Find Adventure Yoga adventuring through Costa Rica! Locations vary, contact us to set up a personal getaway at your chosen Costa Rica destination
Past Getaways
Friday July 24- Sunday July 26 2009
A Weekend to Relax, and partake in the Adventure of Every Moment!
This Weekend, Let nature be your guide as you detoxify your body with simple nourishing food, Yoga classes and Meditation
Camping out in Beautiful Descanso Bay Park, Please call 250 247 8255 for Reservations($15 a night paid on arrival to the National Park. A site Can be shared by friends/family/couple) You are urged to reserve your space upon registration with Tova Payne to ensure your space at Descanso Bay.
**** All Getaways require a minimum of 4 Guests and a maximum of 14
Apply early to guarantee your space.
Immerse yourself in nature, yoga, adventure travel and meditation.
Please note the accommodations are basic campgrounds on Descanso Bay, there are no showers at the campground and no electrical facilities. There are no flush toilets, only Park maintained outhouses. We are truly communing with nature! If you require shower facilities the Marina on Silva Bay at the opposite end of the island does have showers, flush toilets and laundry facilities.
Please Note: Descanso Bay does Not have potable Drinking Water, Please Bring your own water for drinking and washing.
Additional Note: The Village in town is about a 20 minute walk away, where you have access to cafes, a village market and all your basic needs. There is no need to pack a lot of food with you. For simple, healthy meal suggestions Please Write Tova, Not only Your guide on this adventure but as a registered holistic nutritionist she can guide you to Smart Simple Food Choices for your Trip on Gabriola!
Come Explore Beautiful Gabriola Island for a Weekend Getaway!
Sample Itinerary
Gabriola Getaway 2009:
Adventure Yoga Getaway Itinerary
Friday July 24th
Arrive any time you like, settle in, explore and relax
Saturday July 25th
745 a.m - Fruit will be served so that you will have energy for the yoga flow.
8 15 a.m -Morning Meditation in Activity Field
830 am -Yoga Flow & Meditation
10am- Breakfast
The day is yours to explore. Da Silva Bay, at the opposite end of the island should be quiet and this is where the Kayak Tours are led from(for those that have registered with Jim)
Fell free to Prepare your dinner/ Go into town for Dinner at any time(Best to leave at least an hour after eating before the Hatha Class that follows. Depending on Your meal and your stomach’s own digestive power, some people like to practice yoga on an empty stomach of at least 2 hours.
8pm- Gentle Hatha Yoga Class Followed by Optional Campfire & Group Discussion on Yogic Philosophy, Sharing Experiences, etc...
The night is yours to take an early rest or feel free to continue sharing in the group energy over a Campfire
Sunday July 26th
745 am- Fruit will be served
815 am- Morning Meditation in Activity Field
830 am- Yoga Flow & Meditation
10 am- Breakfast
The afternoon is yours to continue exploring Gabriola or start making Your Journey Home.
*Please note the above is a sample itinerary and is subject to change
Come Visit Majestic Gabriola - A humble gem amongst the Southern Gulf Islands where sea life abounds and time stands still. Mesmerize yourself with the abundance of starfish, crabs, fish, and sea wildlife. Along with mystical Caves, remarkable rocks and hikes all in arm’s length!
Its Your Weekend – You can Opt to relax to the flow of Yoga and resting on the rocks and water’s edge reading a book and dreaming in the sun or go off on an adventure while you explore the many virtues Gabriola has to offer such as:
Sea Kayaking – Bring Your Kayak or Canoe Or Sign Up for a Beautiful Guided Tour with Local Kayak Enthusiast Jim from Gabriola Island! Please Call for more details!
Visit the many artist's studios, galleries and delightful shops
Gabriola Sands Provincial Park on Taylor and Pilot Bays is a peaceful and beautiful way to spend your afternoon. It's an easy 1.2-mile (2-km) jaunt from the ferry dock at Descanso Bay to the park along Taylor Bay Road. Walk the beach at Taylor Bay to the limestone formations called the Malaspina Galleries, carved by surf and frost
Sandwell Provincial Park is a small oceanfront park at Lock Bay, on the northeast shore of Gabriola Island. Take an easy hike through the woods, relax in the sun or enjoy a peaceful stroll along the beautiful sand and pebble beaches
Suggested Packing List for Adventure Yoga Travellers:
Tent (share with a friend), You Can Purchare a Functional Tent at Canadian Tire for about $30! It will last you many camping trips! Definitley Worth The Investment!
Sleeping bag (bring an extra sheet and cover to ensure you will be Warm!)
Thermarest(for extra comfort/back support)
Layered Clothing,
Rain Gear (just in case!)
Yoga Mat, Block and/or strap for those who prefer to practice Yoga with assistance of props
Water,
Travel Mug,
Plate/bowl, cutlery,
Groceries for lunch and/or dinner(there is a Village Market in Town),
Headlamp/flashlight,
Sunscreen & Hat&Sunglasses
Wetsuit & Snorkel Gear, Kayak and/or Canoe – All Optional for sea lovers and enthusiasts!
Past Getaways & Adventures
Yoga Adventure Getaway on Gabriola Island
Friday July 4th to Sunday July 6th 2008 & August 22-23 2008
Friday August 31st to Sunday September 2nd, 2007
All Photos Were taken on Gabriola Island by Tova
Getting There:
To: Gabriola Island:
From Vancouver:
By Car Driving to Horseshoe Bay and take the Ferry to Nanaimo. Crossing time about 1 hour and 35 minutes. Go to www.bcferries.ca for schedule times. From Nanaimo drive down Stewart Avenue to the Ferry Launch to Gabriola Island. Crossing time about 20 minutes. There is a Thrifty Foods and London Drugs Mini-Mall right across from the Ferry Launch to Gabriola (Another place you can pick up some groceries for your Lunch & Dinner) Once you arrive to Gabriola Island, drive up the Hill and make a left to Descanso Bay National Park located on 595 Taylor Bay Road.
By Foot/Bike:
Take the bus to Horseshoe Bay, from Downtown the #250 and #257 express Go to Horseshoe Bay, It takes about 1 hour. Also check out www.translink.bc.ca for exact trip planning from your home! Walk on to the Ferry Going to Nanaimo and once you arrive to Nanaimo you can take a Taxi to the next Ferry Launch or for the Very Adventurous, you can walk along the Harbour-side or Stewart Street to the Gabriola Ferry Launch. The walk is about 45 minutes-1 hour depending on walking Speed! A taxi is about $12. Then Walk onto the next Ferry to Gabriola. Once you launch on Gabriola, Descanso Bay Regional Park is located on 595 Taylor Bay Road - 0.9 Km from the Ferry Dock. About 10-15 minute walk
Enjoy The Journey – Its All Part of the Fun!
Application For Adventure Yoga Getaway: Please note first timers are encouraged to join!
Please take some time to answer the following questions.
Do you currently practice Yoga (yoga asana), what types have you tried? What has been your experience?
Do you currently have a meditation or spiritual practice? Please Describe
Have you been camping before? What has been your experience?
Have you THOROUGHLY read the Section on “getaways” on the adventureyoga website?
What talents and contributions would you like to share at adventureyoga? (For example, if you are involved in Kirtan do you have some musical instruments, or do you bake (healthy organic)? Can you Supply fruit or offer to be in charge of the morning coffee/tea…etc…These are some of the contributions we are interested in, among many more so Please inquire and Please list some possibilities:
How did you find out about this getaway?
What do you hope to gain from this weekend?
Is there anything else you would like me to know?
Adventure Yoga Waiver and Release Form
I _________________________________(print name) understand that yoga includes physical movements as well as an opportunity for relaxation, stress re-education and relief of muscular tension. As is the case with any physical activity, the risk of injury, even serious or disabling, is always present and cannot be entirely eliminated. If I experience any pain or discomfort, I will listen to my body, adjust the posture and ask for support from the teacher. I will continue to breathe smoothly.
Yoga is not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Yoga is not recommended and is not safe under certain medical conditions. I affirm that I alone am responsible to decide whether to practice yoga. I hereby agree to irrevocably release and waive any claims that I have now or hereafter may have against Tova Payne, Adventure Yoga or any of its agents, owners, officers, directors, instructors, sponsors, and other participants, their parents, guardian(s), supervisors and instructors, and the owners.
IN CONSIDERATION OF BEING ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY WAY, INCLUDING TRAVEL TO AND FROM YOGA CLASSES, EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES, YOU ARE ASKED TO WAIVE YOUR RIGHTS RELATED TO ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE ISSUES. I HEREBY: _____ 1. Understand that I have the right and duty to inspect the mats, facilities, and equipment to be used and if I believe that anything is unsafe or beyond my capability I will immediately advise the instructor or supervisor of such condition(s) and refuse to participate. _____ 2. Understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation. I represent and warrant that I am physically fit and have no medical condition, which would prevent my full participation. _____ 3. Acknowledge and understand that I will be voluntarily engaging in activities that involve contact and the risk of serious injury, permanent disability, or death, and may cause severe social or economic losses due to not only my own actions, inactions or negligence, but also to the action, inaction or negligence of others or conditions of the premises or of any equipment used. Further, I acknowledge that there may be other risks not known to me or not reasonably foreseeable at this time. _____ 4. Assume all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for the damages following such injury, permanent disability, or death.
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