A volunteer vacation opportunity

Yoginis -

This just came across my email today, and I thought I would share.  This sounds like an amazing opportunity!  I’ve always wanted to go on a volunteer vacation, so someone please go and tell me  how it is??

Also, Elaine, the wonderful woman who sent this to me is offering a discount to any readers who mention my blog when they sign up.

PEACE Volunteer Vacation Yoga Retreat  

Punta de Mita, Mexico   

September 14th, 2009 – For Immediate Release – The newest trend in travel includes volunteer vacations.  The Punta Mita Yoga Retreat (October 17th – 22nd , 2009) benefiting PEACE MEXICO, a non-profit charity in the Bay of Banderas is hosting an exciting experience for the new and avid yoga fan who wants to take their vacation, one step further.

At a PEACE Volunteer Vacation Retreat, guests will experience another culture while making a difference in the lives of others:  Children, Women and Animals. As a PEACE Volunteer you will help raise awareness and contribute to the overall love, community and hope to the people and animals affiliated with the PEACE organization.  

This 5 day retreat combines the relaxing practice of yoga with the gratifying joy of helping others in the beautiful backdrop of Punta de Mita, Mexico.  In between classes brought to you by highly acclaimed yoga instructors at the Villa Ananda beach resort, you will partake in volunteer activities, thus creating a healthy mind, spirit and body.

Participants will receive top notch yoga instruction from Certified Yoga Teachers.  Experience the bliss of your own essence at Villa Ananda, Mexico’s premiere luxury Ayurveda destination Spa.  Villa Ananda was inspired by the grace of the divine with the intent of guiding people into experiencing balanced health and inner peace, through the all encompassing principles of Ayurveda and Yoga.  

There will be 5 morning classes, each 1 ½ hours long with afternoon classes, each 1 hour long. There  will be adjusters in each class so you will receive a lot of love and hands on adjustments.  In between yoga sessions, participants will wor with PEACE, a local non-profit with their Volunteer program which welcomes all who want to make a difference by helping to change lives and save animals for the community of Punta de Mita.  There is no age limit, we welcome ALL who want to make a difference. 

Cost to participate:  

Single Room:  $1799

Double Room:  $1399

Includes 5 night stay in luxury accomodations, 4 PEACE Volunteer Events, all transportation (minus airfare), 8 yoga classes, goodie bag, healthy meals, town tour, gratitude, peacefulness and relaxation!

Contact:  Katherine Fisher at katherine @peacemexico.org or 303.250.4319 

for more information on PEACE visit, www.peacemexico.org