Name: REJUVENATE, RELAX AND RECONNECT
Item: REJUVENATE, RELAX AND RECONNECT
Author: bethanylee

Bethany Lee began yoga to gain flexibility and strength, but soon noticed additional benefits, including better focus, improved sleep and more energy. Wanting to share these benefits with others, she earned her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification in Puerto Rico, studying under Power Yoga leader Renee Fussner. For fourteen years, she has brought passion and authenticity to her everyday practice. Her love of Yin Yoga, inspired her to take on additional training and certification (50 hours) in Mexico, studying Yin Yoga combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and meditation. She’s also been certified in New York under Rose Erin Vaughn, building her skills in TCM, acupressure, healing and human anatomy.

Bethany believes that clean, healthy living combined with a daily yoga practice can bring about benefits for mind, body and spirit that cannot be attained any other way. Her Yin classes centre around meditation and activating meridian lines and acupressure points. These ancient traditions in a modern setting provide remarkable benefits, including increased energy, mobility, better sleep and reduced anxiety, stress and tension. Her Flow and Power Yoga series gets the heart pumping, while her meditations provide calming visual journeys after every practice. Bethany’s teaching and courses will appeal to students who are seeking a deeper mind-body connection, are looking for ways to reduce stress and anxiety and see the value in a balanced, healthy lifestyle for body and soul.

Because she is truly passionate about living well, Bethany Lee founded Barefoot Naturals, a botanical beauty company specializing in all-natural skin formulas for sensitive skin. She loves discussing natural skin-care with her students, and providing them with tips for maintaining glowing, healthy skin.

Mornings - Salty air, lapping waves, the Pacific Ocean sets the scene for tidal flow yoga, an energizing flow that creates heat in the body. This series builds over the retreat week and allows students to rid the body of harmful toxins and push their practice further. Practice winds down with a simple meditation.

Afternoons – It’s adventure time! Explore beautiful Panama and all it has to offer with unlimited use of snorkel gear and bikes. Surf, hike, SUP, kayak, paddle-board or enjoy indulgent spa services and relax poolside. It’s really up to you!

Evenings – Surrounded by moonlight and beachy breezes, evenings alternate between Yin Yoga/TCM and Restorative Yoga. Through practice, students will learn Qi gong, ocean breathing, meditation and how to activate meridian lines and acupressure points. These Yin Yoga and TCM techniques reduce stress long-term. Restorative Yoga will provide balance, relaxation and rest, and includes an extended meditation. You’ll have a great night’s sleep!

There’s more!

Luxury accommodation for six nights and seven days

Three fresh, local, organic meals provided daily

Fresh fruit, local fair-trade coffee, tea and filtered water available daily

Take-home Wellness Kit from Barefoot Naturals for each guest (value $100)

One introductory surf lesson included

A dreamy beach bonfire and surprise performance

Say farewell with a Departure Day Brunch

Luxury van transportation to/from one of the recommended Panama City hotels

Use of kayaks, snorkel gear, paddle boards, beach cruisers

Organic spa products and hypo-allergenic bedding and towels in every cabana

Testimonials:

"Bethany's knowledge in yoga is unparalleled. Her classes are filled with excellent instruction, adjustments and encouragement. Bethany has a gift of making everyone welcome to the studio regardless of what your experience and abilities are -- no judgment here. I appreciate her guidance in my yoga journey. Oh...and her music, love it!!" Cindy, Ontario, Canada

"Whether a Yin class or a Power Flow I absolutely love Bethany’s yoga classes. She has a natural gentleness about her and it translates well into her teaching and leading of poses. She has orchestrated the perfect amount of instruction for a memorable class. Her knowledge of the body coupled with her natural ability to lead is appreciated. I honor her and her teaching" Michelle, North Carolina, USA

"Zen is how I feel after a class with Bethany. She is great at setting goals with you and making sure you have proper alignment. Her combo of meditation, massage, and yoga make her classes unique. Candle lit restorative yin yoga is my favourite thing to do to unwind after a stressful week. Also her all natural skin products helped me with my skin issues I have been dealing with for years that medicated creams and medications couldn't heal :)" Jackie, Ontario Canada

"Bethany's natural talent to teach is always combined with her unconditional encouragement and radiant kindness. Her classes are informative and uplifting, no matter the style of yoga you're in need of. Bethany's passion for inner and outer well-being is demonstrated in every class, as is her friendliness! I leave every time feeling restored and revitalized, thanks to her soothing meditations!" Julia Lee, Ontario, Canada

"Bethany has an amazing ability to meet you wherever you are at. I am always struck by how well she is able to both challenge and comfort me in my yoga practice. Her passion, knowledge, and kindness shine through her teaching. She guides you to find your alignment in poses, breath and meditation. After every class with Bethany I am refreshed and walk out feeling better than I did walking in!" Katie, Ontario, Canada

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