The Teen Talking Circle Project

 

 

Sacred Circle Retreats

 

Next Retreat:
Women's Sacred Circle/Yoga Retreat

November 5 - 13th, 2010

Yelapa Mexico

with Linda Wolf & Kayla Black

 

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Since 2005, we have been offering women’s, men's, and mixed gender Sacred Circle Retreats in Yelapa, Mexico because of it's unique natural setting, open and warm, pedestrian-only community. There are no cars, no streets, no roads, only walking path in Yelapa-- and the only easy way to get there is by boat.

Besides circle and yoga, the village life of Yelapa offers us opportunities to care for our bodies and souls through bodywork, hiking, swimming, dancing, paragliding, and making music. If we choose to rest in our Palapa, we have all the time we need to read, meditate, write, quiet our minds and open our hearts. If you're someone who enjoys speaking Spanish, there are always locals who would love a conversation. If you love children and want to volunteer an hour or two in the small community center, there are always little ones who would love your attention.

At night, in Yelapa, there is much to do. Always music! And delicious places to sit and eat or take a walk on the beach under the stars. Then, sleep to the sounds of the crickets and tropical forest creatures and the music flowing across the Bay. In the morning you'll wake to the sounds of dozens of birds, the hooves of horses on the stone paths, the calls of the fishermen, and the children playing.

Our Retreats usually begin on Friday afternoons with dinner and end eight days later on Saturday morning with breakfast. On days we’re not in circle, or taking time for ourselves, we’ll have special adventures. We often visit the neighboring village of Pizota, which is an even smaller fishing village (only 26 families) just around the southern point of Yelapa, 10 minutes by boat. There we’ll be treated to a lesson in preparing corn tortillas from scratch and cooking them on an adobe stove.

Our meals are lovingly prepared and come from local providers. Fresh fish, homemade black beans and rice, fresh corn tortillas, salsa, guacamole, chili rellenos, salads, steamed vegetables and deserts, all made with care and patience. Vegan, and vegetarian options as well.

We use two retreat spaces - At Casa de los Suenos, we're in luxurious renovated Palapas overlooking the main beach on the dry side of Yelapa. At Casas de Isabel, we're in rustic palapas in the tropical rain forest.

Women's Sacred Circle Retreats are facilitated by Linda Wolf with Kayla Black leading yoga. Mixed gender Circle Retreats are facilitated by Linda Wolf & Eric Kuhner. For bios, see our staff page.

If you are interested in more information and the dates of our next scheduled retreats, simply phone us at 206-842-3000.

To see a slide show of one of Yelapa and photos of last year’s retreats, go to: http://lindawolf.net/yelapa/

*Compassionate Listening(SM) is one of the most important skills we bring into our Sacred Circles and Teen Talking Circles. For more information about this life changing conflict resolution and spiritual practice, go to www.compassionatelistening.org