Jozien-Hatha-Yoga Exclusive Yoga Tour Guatemala Yoga, meditation, excursions and/ or voluntering

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1 Yoga and travel program - April 11 th 25 th, 2016 Spiritual Yoga Tour Guatemala, organized by Jozien Hatha Yoga, is a unique opportunity for those who are interested in the relaxation of both, body and mind. Experience the benefits of combining yoga and meditation with excursions that let you experience the Guatemala Mayan culture. Imagine the ancient temples, enchanting lakes, mystical calendars and a strong culture. Give yourself 15 days to feel peace with yourself and you ll feel calmer, happier and far more content. There is a possibility to combine this trip with volunteering.

2 Day 1: April 11, 2016 Arrival at the airport "La Aurora" in Guatemala-City. Transfer will take you to hotel Mariana. Here you will spend the night. Day 2: April 12, 2016 Flores - two day stay in Tikal National Park 4 am: a private transfer will take you to the airport "La Aurora" in Guatemala-City am: domestic flight to Flores "El Petén" airport. 11 am: arrival at the Hotel Jaguar Inn, located in the beautiful scenery of the jungle. 12 am - 1 pm: lunch. 1 pm - 4 pm: tree yoga in the jungle. Day 3: April 13, 2016 Tour in Tikal National Park In the middle of the jungle is the lost city of Tikal. There are well maintained ancient temples surrounded by beautiful nature. 9 am: tour in Tikal National Park with English speaking guide. 1 pm - 2 pm: lunch. 2 pm - 4pm: virtue yoga in nature (in the El Petén jungle). Day 4: April 14, 2016 Departure to Quetzaltenango Very early in the morning you will depart from Tikal National Park to Flores (FRS) at El Peten Airport. There you will be picked up and transfer, to the airport of Guatemala- City La Aurora. Transfer will take you to the Hotel Modelo in Quetzaltenango. The rest of the time you will stay in the Hotel Modelo in Quetzaltenango (Xela). Day 5: April 15, 2016 Workshop Inner Child 9.30 am - 12 am: Inner Child workshop and coaching. 12 am- 1 pm: lunch. 1 pm - 4 pm: follow-up workshop Inner Child.

3 Day 6: April 16th, 2016 Excursion Laguna Chicabal Guatemala is surrounded by beautiful lakes and lagoons such as Laguna Chicabal, not far away from Quetzaltenango. 5 am: you'll be greeted by an English speaking guide. He will pick you up at the hotel where you will stay. The bus will take you to a meeting point. There you will climb by foot to the top of the volcano. 11 am 12 am: meditation at the Lake Laguna Chicabal. 12 am pm: lunch pm pm: hatha yoga at the lake pm 4 pm: departure, walk back to the bus and the hotel. Day 7: April 17, 2016 Theme Release - Maya ceremony 9.30 am pm: workshop let go through relaxation instruction, meditation and breathing therapy pm pm: lunch pm 4 pm: we will go to see the Mayan ritual. Day 8: April 18, 2016 Workshop and excursion to the curative sulfur baths of Almolonga 9.30 am am: meditation for Mother Earth am - 1 pm: grounding. What is that? How can you learn to connect with Mother Earth? 1 pm - 2 pm: lunch. 2 pm: departure to Almolonga. Mayan village, to the thermal baths. Day 9: April 19, 2016 Two-day excursion, where you will spend the night in a tent on the top of the volcano Santa Maria. 5 am: you will be greeted by an English speaking guide to climb the volcano Santa Maria. You will stay one night in a tent on the top of this volcano. (Top is 3772 meters). In the evening: walking meditation.

4 Day 10: April 20, 2016 Meditation at sunrise on the volcano Santa Maria 4 am - 5 am: meditation at sunrise. 5 am am: hatha yoga am - 8 am: breakfast After breakfast we will clean up all the gear and return and descent of the volcano. Day 11: April 21, 2016 Chakra yoga and meditation in nature in Colonia Vista Hermosa 9.30 am -12 am: hatha yoga exercises, a yoga journey through the chakras. 12 am - 1 pm: possibly vegetarian lunch available in the area of Colonia Vista Hermosa. 1 pm - 4 pm: sequel yoga class, a journey through the chakras (chakras ). Day 12: April 22, 2016 Journey through the Chakras, yoga, positive and negative energy workshop 9.30 am - 10 am: meditation. 10 am - 12 am: continued yoga journey through the chakras (chakra 5-6-7). 12 am - 1 pm: lunch. 1 pm - 4 pm: workshop positive and negative energy. Day 13: April 23, 2016 Trip to the city of Antigua You'll be picked up in the morning at your hotel by a shuttle in Quetzaltenango to go to Antigua. The old town of Antigua is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In this town, you'll stay for one night in the Posada Los Bucaros. Day 14: April 24, 2016 Departure Guatemala City to your own country You will be picked up by a shuttle to go from Antigua to the airport "La Aurora" in Guatemala-City. You will travel by plane back to your own country. Day 15: April 25, 2016 Arrival in your own country

5 Day 1: April 11, 2016 Arrival at the airport "La Aurora" in Guatemala City. A transfer drives you to hotel Mariana. Here you will spend the night. Mariana's Petit Hotel is a small family hotel located near the international airport "La Aurora". The rooms are comfortably furnished and feature a private bathroom with hot water, cable TV, telephone and internet access, including breakfast. Throughout the day you can enjoy coffee, tea and purified water.

6 Day 2: April 12, 2016 Tikal National Park stay for two days Very early in the morning you'll be picked up and go with a transfer to the airport "La Aurora" in Guatemala-City. The plane leaves, early in the morning, at 6.30 am to Flores (FRS) and lands on "El Petén Airport", which is about 60 km from Tikal. The flight takes about one hour. Check in not later than one hour before departure. The travel time from Flores to Tikal takes about 1 hour in a shuttle bus. The distance from Flores to Tikal is about 60 km. Halfway between Flores and Tikal is the village El Remate, on the north shore of the big Lake Petén-Itza. After El Remate goes the landscape into a jungle. You will stay in the Hotel Jaguar Inn located in the jungle of El Petén. This is the most northern province of Guatemala nearby Mexico and Belize border. The hotel is located 10-minute walk from the Mayan ruins of Tikal. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi pm - 1 pm: lunch 1 pm - 4 pm: tree yoga in the jungle The spiritual strength of trees has been known for centuries. You will experience peace and the healing power of the trees (cedars, ceibas, palm trees, chizapote trea). The energy of the trees are used to establish changes in the inner- and physical processes. You will experience the power and the connection between yoga and nature in the jungle. This lesson is a combination of hatha yoga and mindful yoga. We will close the class with a deep meditation.

7 Day 3: April 13, 2016 Tour in Tikal National Park Very early in the morning you will walk around in Tikal National Park with a group, which is accompanied by an English speaking guide. Tikal National Park covers 575 square kilometers of jungle and thousands of ruined structures. The central part of the old town alone contains buildings and covers approximately 16 square kilometers protected area. The core of the city was a sacred center where majestic temple complexes were built. 1 pm - 2 pm: lunch 2 pm - 4 pm: virtue yoga in the nature (in the El Petén jungle) In this form of yoga is the inner strength central. Example: courage, joy, trust, compassion, openness and creativity. The deeper meaning of the word virtue integrated into yoga postures, meditation and affirmations. You will discover and develop your inner qualities and you will have more appreciation for yourself and your surroundings. As a result, you will experience more relaxation, peace and joy.

8 Day 4: April 14, 2016 Departure to Quetzaltenango Departure very early in the morning from Tikal National Park to Flores (FRS) to El Petén Airport. You will need to check in not later than one hour before departure. The flight from Guatemala-City to Flores takes about one hour. At the airport you will be picked up by a bus that brings you to Hotel Modelo in Quetzaltenango. The remaining period you will stay in the hotel Modelo in Quetzaltenango (Xela). From here you will participate in the workshops of Jozien Mooren and a workshop for one and a half day from Peter van Beekveld You will stay in the Hotel Modelo in Quetzaltenango (Xela), this is a three star hotel. The hotel has a garden, a bar-restaurant and free Wi-Fi. The rooms have cable TV and a private bathroom. The restaurant is open from 7 am 9 pm and serves a free a la carte breakfast every morning Hotel Modelo is 5 minutes walk from the historic center of Quetzaltenango.

9 Day 5: April 15, 2016 Workshop Inner Child 9.30 am apm: workshop Inner Child (The Child in yourself) and coaching. This day you will make your knowledge with the child that you used to be, the child that you still are carrying around. This child is sometimes happy, pretty and playful but sometimes sad, frightened or angry. We, as adults, have a tendency to ignore these feelings and therefore the child having these feelings is sliding away. It does not matter if you will find it childish. We will take the child with his or her feelings not seriously, ignoring his or her needs. So we will keep the hurt child in us alive. Instead, we will develop a different relationship with the child in ourselves. A relationship based on respect for the child. And, as with any relationship, this means that you also need to maintain this relationship. This day is especially dedicated to this maintenance. How can you keep the relationship with the child in yourself permanently maintained? 12 am - 1 pm: lunch 1 pm - 4 pm: follow-up workshop Inner Child. Bring with you: Because it is an activity day, we ask you to bring the following things with you: 1. Art Media (pencils, markers, crayons) 2. A baby or toddler picture of yourself (make a copy so you can creatively work with it) For more information you can look at

10 Day 6: April 16th, 2016 Excursion Laguna Chicabal Guatemala is full of beautiful lakes and lagoons such as Laguna Chicabal, not far from Quetzaltenango (Xela). This excursion will be with an English speaking guide. The bus will pick you up around 5 am at the hotel where you will stay. The bus will take you to the starting point after which you will climb to the top of the volcano. Laguna Chicabal is a small lake in the crater of the volcano, which is 2712 m high. This enchanting lake is seen as sacred for the Mayans (the Mom) and on the shores are several altars used by the Maya priests. You will reach the azure lake after a nice walk on the volcano. 11 am - 12 am: meditation by the Lake Laguna Chicabal. 12 am pm: lunch (bring your own lunch and drink for the whole day. You can get it in the hotel) am pm: yoga at the lake 1.30 pm - 4 pm: departure. Walk back to the bus. From there the bus will bring you back to the hotel Bring with you: Because it's early in the morning and it can be fresher it is recommended to have warm layers of clothing. Take the rain clothes, a lunch box and enough drink fluids for a whole day.

11 Day 7: April 17, 2016 Theme Release- Maya ceremony 9.30 am pm: relaxation instruction by body awareness and relaxation methods (muscle relaxation, anti-stress response, meditation). Learning active and passive relaxation. Treatment of somatic stress. Breathing therapy pm pm: lunch 1.45 pm 4 pm: releasing ritual (Peter Beekveld) Maya ceremony The Mayan ceremony will be held to thanks Mother Nature. The priest will thank the sky, the air, the earth and the wind. This ceremony will be held in a location which is not yet known. The Maya priest will explain the ceremony in English. The mystical power that you will experience yourself.

12 Day 8: April 18, 2016 Workshop and excursion to the curative sulfur baths of Almalonga 9.30 am am: meditation for Mother Earth am - 1 pm: grounding. What is that? How can you connect with Mother Earth. (Peter van Beekveld) 1 pm - 2 pm: lunch 2 pm: departure to the Mayan village of Almolonga and to the thermal baths. (Do not forget to bring your swimsuit). It takes about 20 minutes by bus from Quetzaltenangoto Almolonga. Almolonga provides curative sulfur baths.

13 Day 9: April 19, 2016 Two-day excursion where you will spend the night in a tent in the nature of the volcano Santa Maria. Very early in the morning you'll be picked up by a shuttle to climb the volcano of Santa Maria. The group will be accompanied by an English speaking guide. We will spend the night in a tent in the nature on this volcano and enjoy the beautiful views and the starry sky. This volcano is on 3772 meter above the sea level. In the evening a walking meditation The walking meditation proceeds in stages, where the focus is still changing. We will focus on the breath, our steps and the walking motion of the entire body. You will focus your attention outward. The focus will be on balance. When we will do walking meditation, there are a few important points: attention to abdominal breathing; slow, dignified 'progression'; smile, to promote compassion; Each step is peace (intent with which you walk)

14 Dag 10: 20 April 2016 Meditation at sunrise Very early in the morning, 4.00u , a meditation at sunrise in nature on the volcano Santa Maria, where we stayed the night in the great outdoors. Dag 11: 21 April 2016 Chakra yoga and meditation in nature in the Colonia Vista Hermosa 9.30 am 12 am: a yoga journey through the chakras - Which themes in your life ask for attention at this moment? - How the energy flows in your body? - How chakras affect your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well - being? - What can you do to bring yourself into balance? The energy centers in your body, the chakras, represent different themes in your life. Each chakra represent a number of topics in the field of personal development. By gaining insight into the chakra system, you will gain insight into your personal development. All chakras are connected and when they are balanced this ensures that you feel fit, energetic and good. When there is a blockage or if there are certain themes in your life that need attention, then the energy is stagnated and gets the system out of balance. This way you will get more insight into yourself and you will break the patterns in a simple way. The chakra system provides a simple model that allows you to bring your life and personal development map to balance, blockades can be lifted and you will get deeper connection with yourself. 12 am - 1 pm: lunch (vegetarian) on the property of Colonia Vista Hermosa (own expenses) 1 pm - 4 pm: journey through the chakras (chakras )

15 Day 12: April 22, 2016 Journey through the Chakras, yoga, positive and negative energy 9.30 am - 10 am: meditation 10 am - 12am: continued journey through the chakras (chakra 5-6-7). 12 am 1 pm: lunch 1 pm - 4 pm: positive and negative energy (class of Peter). Have you ever noticed that when do you speak to someone, you start to feel tired and exhausted? Why I'm so tired? Or have you ever noticed that you're in a crowd and you feel both physically and mentally burnt out. If this is familiar to you, then there is a chance that you pick up the negative energy from someone else and get burned. - How can I observe this? - How can I deal with this? - How do I feel that?

16 Day 13: April 23, 2016 One day and night in Antigua You will be in the morning picked up by a shuttle at your hotel (Modelo) in Quetzaltenango to go to Antigua. You will stay one night in Antigua in the Posada Los Bucaros. In the center of the town is Posada Los Bucaros. The hotel offers comfortable rooms. The sights of Antigua, such as La Recoleccion and Santa Catalina Arch, are very close to the hotel. There are many first class restaurants nearby specializing in international and local cuisine. Antigua is a Spanish-colonial city, which was once the capital of the Guatemala. After several violent earthquakes in the 18th century is the capital officially moved in 1776 to the considered safer Guatemala City. Today, Antigua is experiencing a new golden age. Antigua is on a cultural heritage list of UNESCO. With its colonial architecture, its manageable dimensions and typical markets Antigua is an attractive place. It is an attractive city with beautiful Baroque façade, beautiful patios and many old churches.

17 Day 14: April 24, 2016 Departure from Guatemala City to your country Depending on your flight time you will be picked up by a shuttle. First you will flight from Posada Los Bucaros in Antigua to the airport "La Aurora" in Guatemala City and then to your own country. Day 15: April 25, 2016 Arrival in your country Arrival at the airport in your own country.

18 Total costs: The total cost of this group tour to Guatemala (starting on April 11 until April 25, 2016) are: 2195,00 including 21% VAT. It is also possible to pay in two installments. Administration costs are extra. For further questions please contact Jozien-Hatha-Yoga. Jozien Mooren. Tel.: +31 (0) Including: - VAT - Return ticket domestic flight from Guatemala City to Flores (Tikal); - Transportation from the airport to Quetzaltenango and back, including to Flores- Tikal; - All overnight in hotels in Guatemala; - Breakfast at your hotel; - All excursions; - Return transport for all excursions; - All workshops, yoga classes and meditation. Exclusive: - Fly and return ticket from your country to Guatemala; - Esta-Form if you fly through America; - Lunch, dinner, drinks; - Travel and cancellation insurance; - If you want to stay longer in Guatemala and choose to volunteer. Volunteering in Quetzaltenango. You can combine this trip with volunteer work. You can choose to do volunteer work before or after this tour. Or you can combine this, work 1 week before, and the rest after the tour. There are multiple combinations possible. You can work in the project Fundal. This project is aimed at low-vision and bad hearing children and young people between 4 and 17 years. This way you will also gain a bit of the development of the children.

19 You can choose from three projects. The volunteer projects are: 1. Teaching children English at school near Xela. From 8 am - 12 am, three classes per morning. 2. In the morning you can teach in a school in Olintepeque about the nature and the environment. 3. Assist in the classroom at the Organization Fundal for hearing-impaired and visually impaired children from 8 am -12am.