A 7-Day Yoga for Self-Care Retreat in Morocco, Africa 

“Awakening Within… creating a soul path”

2024

With Carrie Myers, RYT 500, YACEP 

Jeri Senor, MA, E-RYT 500, YACEP, NCBTMB Provider

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CE Hours: 

OPEN TO ANYONE  

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Dates:

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JUNE 30-JULY 6, 2024 

OPEN NOW FOR REGISTRATION

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Location:  

 2024 Yoga Retreat

 We are heading to Marrakech, Morocco June 30-July 6, 2024 to collaborate with Peacock Pavillions Hotel in order to bring you the retreat and venue of a lifetime.

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Description: 

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Awakening Within… creating a soul path

 

We endeavor to ‘come into community’ through sustainable tourism, local volunteerism when possible, cultural exchange, thoughtful discussion and optional Yoga/Mindfulness Meditation practices for self-care in a place that is remarkable in its beauty, far from home and unfamiliar. Navigating travel and a new environment/culture, having new experiences and meeting new people can take us out of our rote, habitual routine and bring us opportunities (a soul path) to wake up (awakening within), pay more attention, learn and grow.

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Our optional yoga practices will focus on two styles of Hatha Yoga- an all levels (this means appropriate for beginners) morning energizing flow and an all levels evening relaxing yin/meditative style with varying degrees of emphasis on postures, breathing and focused concentration/mindfulness meditation techniques. 

 

An optional “Mindfulness… stepping into the flow”, Meditation Program will be offered on select days for those who desire it. (This program is approved by the NCBTMB and, gives Massage Therapists

24 continuing education units for self care). 

 

How these practices contribute to overall wellness and self care in addition to the differences between formal and informal practices will be discussed in order to clarify how the practice can facilitate increased awareness, better choices and potentially more wellness and joy in one’s life. This is stepping into the flow, touching life deeply, being mindful. This is for EVERYone.

 

This combination of yoga/mindfulness meditation practices, sharing, a journaling workshop, free time, planned excursions with opportunities to plan your own (our venue will help), shared meals, karma yoga with Project SOAR- a support system for girls ages 12-18 that helps facilitate and advocate for education, good choices, ending childhood marriage, and empowerment started by our venue owner in 2012, and a final celebration will reinforce our sense of connection with self, others and the environment.

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All sessions, practices, excursions and so forth are completely optional (unless you are receiving NCBTMB approved CEs) and may be adjusted based upon the needs of the group, our scheduled excursions and activities, and meal times. We intend to have structure but with a bit of built in flexibility… kinda like life!😉

 

Sunday afternoon of the first day of our retreat we will settle into our rooms. Check in is at 3pm. An all levels flow yoga practice will be offered at 5p before our first dinner followed by a Welcome Circle which will consist of getting acquainted, going over the agenda and setting our individual as well as community intentions for the week. Our hosts at the venue will inform us of other opportunities for activities and excursions that are not included in your fee for those who desire further exploration.

 

On our last day together, Friday, the yin yoga and meditation practice will take place in the morning and include closing our retreat with sharing and intention setting for when we get home followed by free time and an evening celebration with an included Cocktail Party and Farewell Dinner.

 

There will be one more yoga practice Saturday morning before breakfast and departure. 

 

Please note: you do not have to be good at or even like doing yoga postures. That is a very small part of the retreat. Everything is optional. 

 

We recommend coming into the country ahead of the retreat to acclimate to the time change and culture; and, to sight see. The cooler coastal or mountainous areas are encouraged.

 

Yoga Teachers will receive ~24 hours of Yoga Alliance approved CEs for all of the yoga practices, the mindfulness meditation program and journaling workshop, the getting acquainted activity and the closing, as well as CEs for the karma yoga project. These are all optional and you will receive CEs based on how often you attend. 

 

For NC Massage Therapists, Jeri can give you 6 NCBTMB approved CEs for two separate courses- engaging in 3 hours of karma yoga with Project SOAR and attending an Ethics course for 3 hours. 18 more hours for the Mindfulness Meditation Program are pending approval. You can receive ALL 24 required CEs for NC License renewal. 21 of these hours are for self care. You must attend ALL required sessions to receive CEs.

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If you are interested in participating and want to register, please send your name, address, phone number and emergency contact information to jerisenor@gmail.com, and Venmo your non-refundable deposit of $299 to @Jeri-Senor or mail a check to Jeri Senor 13 Weston Heights Drive, Asheville, NC 28803.  We do not take PayPal unless you want to pay the fee or credit cards. 

 

The cost of the retreat is $1,750.00.  After your $299 non-refundable deposit, the remaining balance is  due May 15, 2024. Fees include: 6 nights stay, one excursion- tour to the Medina in the center of Marrakech (dinner that night is self pay), 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners, a cocktail party, the mindfulness meditation program, yoga practices, journaling workshop, handouts, Mala, personalized journal and CEs, Project SOAR tour and yoga practice. This does NOT include airfare, travel insurance, airport transfers (transfers can be arranged with the venue for an additional fee), other excursions- we are planning an optional all day trip to the coastal town of Essaouira and an optional evening trip to the Agafay Desert for dinner under the stars, but you can work with the venue on other options if desired, alcohol (except for the cocktail party) or other meals and snacks.

 

Are you ready to travel sustainably, volunteer, learn about a new culture, practice mindfulness meditation, journaling and yoga, and have a transformative experience in a beautiful place? We are; and, we hope you are too.

 

Please note that by sending your deposit you are acknowledging that neither Carrie or Jeri, the venue, staff, other participants or the practice itself is in any way responsible for any injury or other happenstance that may occur before, during or after the retreat. 

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In Summary:

Yoga Teachers will receive ~24 hours of Yoga Alliance approved CEs for all of the yoga practices, the mindfulness meditation program and journaling sessions, the getting acquainted activity and the closing, as well as CEs for the karma yoga project. These are all optional and you will receive CEs based on how often you attend. 

 

For NC Massage Therapists, Jeri can give you 6 NCBTMB approved CEs for two separate courses- engaging in 3 hours of karma yoga with Project SOAR and attending an Ethics course for 3 hours. 18 more hours for the Mindfulness Meditation Program are also approved. You can receive ALL 24 required CEs for NC License renewal. 21 of these hours are for self care. You must attend ALL required sessions to receive CEs.

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If you are interested in participating and want to register, please send your name, address, phone number and emergency contact information to jerisenor@gmail.com, and Venmo (please just list deposit so there are no fees) your non-refundable deposit of $299 to @Jeri-Senor or mail a check to Jeri Senor 13 Weston Heights Drive, Asheville, NC 28803.  We do not take PayPal unless you want to pay the fee or credit cards. 

 

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Fees include: 6 nights stay, 3 excursions- transportation to the Medina in the center of Marrakech (dinner that night is self pay) for shopping and/or museum visits on your own, a trip to the Agafay Desert for dinner under the stars (dinner is self pay), a day trip to the beautiful coastal town of Essaouira (lunch and dinner are self pay), 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners, a cocktail party, the mindfulness meditation program, yoga practices, journaling sessions, handouts, Mala, personalized journal and CEs, Project SOAR tour and yoga practice. This does NOT include airfare (My airfare from DC ~$1,199.00), travel insurance (I never get this, but it is recommended), airport transfers (transfers can be arranged with the venue for an additional fee or take the high speed rail for the scenic route), other excursions/activities (you can work with the venue), alcohol (except for the cocktail party) or other meals and snacks. 

 

Are you ready to travel sustainably, volunteer, learn about a new culture, practice mindfulness meditation, journaling and yoga, and have a transformative experience in a beautiful place? We are; and, we hope you are too.

 

Please note that by sending your deposit you are acknowledging that neither Carrie or Jeri, the venue, staff, other participants or the practice itself is in any way responsible for any injury or other happenstance that may occur before, during or after the retreat. 

 

Extra Stuff:

>If you need to make payments, we will work with you on a payment plan. 

>Visas/vaccinations are NOT required to enter Morocco. Yes, you need a passport. 😊 

> There are direct flights to Casablanca from JFK, Washington DC, and Miami that are under 8 hrs. There is a rail system that can transport from Casablanca to Marrakech in under 2.5 hrs. Marrakech does have its own airport so you can fly into it from the states, but it is not direct. 

>Morocco is 5 hours ahead of North Carolina.

>Moroccans use local currency. They don’t have international currency, but Euros and USD are accepted and you can exchange these once in country for the local currency (Moroccan Dirham).

>Average daily temperature in June/early July is in the mid 80s (this is dry heat not humid heat, so much more tolerable. And, the coast, mountains and eastern desert are much cooler). 

>Morocco is one of the safest countries in the world. And, it is very close (8 miles by ferry) to Southern Spain and Portugal (Maybe fly into Spain before the retreat and take the ferry to Morocco?). 😊

>High speed rail connects the larger cities in Morocco making travel easy and inexpensive. 

 

Thank you for considering this adventure and trusting us to guide your experience. 

 

Warmly, 

 

Carrie and Jeri 🙏

“Everyone should sit under a tree and listen”.

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This is yoga.

This is personal.

Expect change. 

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Lodging:

Located in a private olive grove 15 kilometers outside of Marrakech,

Peacock Pavilions is a unique alternative to a traditional riad. 

Peacock Pavilions is a hand-built, artisanal property. Featured in dozens of magazines and television shows, the hotel is a favorite location for travelers in the know, fashion shoots, yoga and creative retreats, and celebrations of all kinds.

The estate is comprised of three pavilions and two luxury bungalows: the Main Pavilion, the Atlas Pavilion, the Medina Pavilion, the Dawn Rising and Dusk Falling Bungalows, as well as outdoor areas.

 

*Opportunities to sign up and experience other self-selected activities on your own for a fee. 

Options Available:

Mountain treks

Guided photography

Spa Treatments

Culture and Site Tours

Healing and Ceremonial Ritual Experiences

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Please note:

Airfare, travel and health insurance (highly recommended) are NOT included.

If you are worried about traveling alone, we have you covered.

 

REVIEWS:

“Thank you for a retreat that exceeded my expectations.”~ Kathy

 

“It was the trip of a lifetime! So thankful to Jeri and Carrie for making it happen!”~ Penny

 

“So grateful for this experience.”~ Participant Bali 2023 retreat. 

 

“Loved both of you as as our leaders, companions, friends.”~ Teri 

 

“Bali was an awakening for my soul, for sure.”~ Karen

 

“I really enjoyed how the yoga philosophy and history was presented and the passion for the program and for life was inspiring to say the least.”~ Windy

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