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YOGA, QI GONG, KIRTAN & MINDFULNESS MEDITATION


with APARNA



RIVER OF INTENTION
DETOX 2026. FLOW INTO 2027





A day retreat for the NEW YEAR
among the red cliffs of the Jemez Mountains.





Begin 2027 with intention, movement, breath & mantra. Join us for a DAY RETREAT journey thru gentle Yoga, QiGong, Walking and seated Meditation & Kirtan - all designed to help you reconnect with your inner compass.

In the heart of the Red cliffed Jemez mountains & the desert light opening space for clarity allow your New Year intentions to be carried by the sacred silence of the canyon. PAUSE, REFLECT & REALIGN.

SATURDAY JANUARY 9th, 10.30am - 4.30pm

RETREAT SCHEDULE
10 AM – arrival & meet and greet

10:30 AM – QIGong practice and walking meditation (outdoors, weather permitting, please dress warm in layers)

11:30 AM – gentle yoga, and breath work (bring your own props & yoga mat)

12:30 P.m. – lunch (bring a packed lunch)

1:30 PM – free time to enjoy the retreat center campus, journaling or a short leisurely group hike

3 PM – Vipassana meditation

3:45 PM – Kirtan (Peace chants for the new year)

4.30 PM – closing and see you soon's

Jemez Hot Springs are open until 6pm on Saturday's and are a great way to close your retreat time. They are located just a few minutes from the retreat center. No reservations, only first come first serve. $25 for an hour. You must get there latest by 4.45pm.

LOCATION of retreat center and directions will be sent to you after your registration. No, we are not trying to be secretive :) The retreat center prefers its location not be advertised.

Here's what we can tell you about the RETREAT CENTER. It's located between 3 mesas in the red rocks on 27 acres of the Jemez National forest. SPECTACULAR!



SAVE 20% Sign up before Dec 1st

VERY EARLY BIRD $120

EARLY BIRD - $135 Ends December 15th

After December 15th - $150



Roots in the sand
Hearts in the sky



A MOVEMENT & MEDITATION RETREAT IN BELIZE





YOGA, QIGONG & MINDFULNESS MEDITATION RETREAT IN BELIZE





NOVEMBER 12th - 17th 2026



This Fall we gather in beautiful Belize for a retreat devoted to coming home to the self. Thru Yoga, QiGong, walking and seated meditation, we'll move gently, breathe deeply, and listen to what the heart has been waiting to say.



The River becomes our companion, the bird song our music, the forest & nature around us our anchor - steady, spacious & alive - inviting us to slow down, soften and remember our inner rhythm.


A soulful journey into presence, clarity and quiet transformation.



WHAT MAKES THIS RETREAT SO SPECIAL



TEN REASONS THIS RETREAT WILL NOURISH YOU



1. The Caribbean as a Living Temple - Belize offers turquoise waters, lush jungle, and warm tropical breezes that naturally soften the nervous system. Every practice session becomes an immersion in nature’s medicine.

2. A Retreat Designed for Deep Reset - The structure of the retreat blends movement, stillness, breath, and rest in a way that supports real nervous‑system recalibration — not just a vacation, but a renewal.


3. Qigong under the open sky - Practicing Qigong with the bird song sound amplifies grounding, fluidity, and inner spaciousness. Nature becomes part of the practice, teaching softness and strength.


4. Yoga that Honors Every Body - Aparna’s trauma‑sensitive, inclusive approach ensures that all bodies, ages, and experience levels feel welcome, supported, and empowered.


5. Meditation that Feels Accessible and Alive - Whether someone is new to meditation or seasoned, Aparna’s guidance makes the practice feel spacious, grounded, and deeply human.


6. A Community of Kindred Spirits - Retreats naturally attract people seeking meaning, healing, and connection. Participants leave with friendships that feel like soul‑family.


7. Time to Truly Slow Down - Belize’s rhythm invites rest: hammocks, warm evenings, river horizons, and unhurried days. Rediscover what it feels like to breathe fully again.


8. Nourishing, Fresh, Local Food - Meals become part of the healing — colorful, vibrant, and prepared with care. Eating well becomes a ritual of gratitude.


9. A Balance of Structure and Freedom - Each day offers guided practices, but also spacious time for swimming, journaling, exploring, or simply being. It’s the perfect blend of held and open.


**10. Why Practice with Aparna - Aparna brings a rare combination of wisdom, gentleness, and depth. Her teaching is rooted in decades of practice across Yoga, Qigong, Vipassana, and trauma‑sensitive facilitation. People feel safe with her — seen, respected, and invited into their own inner knowing. She doesn’t teach at you she teaches with you, creating a field of presence where transformation feels natural.



RETREAT SCHEDULE
AND INCLUSIONS



SAVE MORE BY SIGNING UP EARLY
Make a deposit to save your space & pay balance latest by Oct 12th



EARLY BIRD DEPOSIT $400 ENDS August 30th


AFTER AUG 30th DEPOSIT $500



RETREAT PRICING, PAYMENT PLANS & IMPORTANT DETAILS



A snapshot of our previous retreats



2021, 2022, 2023





BELIZE



MOROCCO



2022



COSTA RICA
2019



PERU



2018



INDIA



2017



BALI



2016





2015



ZION NATIONAL PARK



Vipassana Meditation Retreats



2014 - 2020



Aparna has taught 3 days - 5 days - 7 days Vipassana Meditation retreats at the Bodhi Manda Zen Center in Jemez, NM from 2014 - 2020 in the Fall of each year.





2205 Silver ave SE
Albuquerque,
NM - 87105

Our Holidays - Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, New Year Eve & New Year Day.


info@livingyouryoga.org 505-227-7765

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