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...as we prepare for 2010... in-TEN-tion
HAPPY NEW YEAR Soul Adventurers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As 2009 winds to a close, I am thrilled to look back upon fun times in Brazil, Costa Rica, Honduras, India, multiple places in the USA, and Taiwan. I rode a camel to my hotel one night in Jaipur, and laughed hysterically the whole way... coated my face in natural mud from rock shavings we mixed with a waterfall in Costa Rica... cycled at speeds of 30km+ through pitch black tunnels amongst towering marble walls in Taroko Gorge... a surreal reminder that it is in moments like this that we lose ourselves in the present... how can you possibly be thinking of anything else???!!! Our new year, 2010, holds within it an auspicious time to set in-TEN-tions... what is it that you want to create this year? ...If you can choose one place to travel this coming year, where is that for you? ...and how can Global Soul Adventures help you to get there? Let us know of your intentions, we'll share ours below, and from there, we can create more journeys to help you fulfill your travel dreams. Wishing you continued FUN, sunshine-filled, and soulFULL travels in the year ahead! Live it up TODAY,  Kate LaCroix, Founder & Director The picture at the the top of the newsletter is of Victoria Falls from Zimbabwe, Africa... may it be an offering of cleansing and renewal for you in 2010! |
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Our Soul Adventures.... 2010 TRIPS to Consider
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Mar 5-11, 2010Bahia, Brazil - March 17-28 2010 Costa Rica - April 25-May 2, 2010Colorado, USA - June 10-13, 2010Adirondacks Mountains, NY, USA - August 4-8, 2010Thailand - October 2010 Taiwan - Nov 2010
Circular Dance & Yoga Retreat - Rio de Janeiro & Buzios, Brazil - Mar 5-11, 2010
with reknowned Dance Instructor Lucia Cordeiro, of Rio de Janerio
Where the beach meets the rainforest-covered mountains, sunscreen and umbrellas dominate the sand, and music and dance fill all those who surround you. Brazil is a country that is filled with some of the most joyful people you'll ever meet, and Rio de Janeiro is filled with one of the most incredible landscapes you'll ever see with your own eyes. Join us for a week of dancing and yoga (we will teach you.... these daily sessions are for all levels!) in two amazing areas.... the famous city and beaches of Rio, as well as the quaint, gorgeous beach village and coves of Buzios (about 3 hours from Rio.)
Island Hopping Eco-Adventure & Yoga Retreat - Bahia, Brazil - Mar 17-28, 2010
Join GSA and Leanne Hall, of True Yoga, as we lead you on an
island-hopping trip to Bahia, Brazil in late March 2010... if you have a
serious interest in exploring tropical islands by jeeps, boats, and
hiking... swimming, snorkeling, surfing & sunbathing... and are
possibly enticed by coconut water, turquoise waters and bright
sunshine, then this adventure may very well be calling your name!
We will lead you to beaches that stretch for miles without people to be seen, waterfalls you can swim in, and to sand street villages that take you deeper into the Bahian culture as we venture from one place to the next. Our daily yoga practice will take you from studio, to sand, to grass and more...
Costa Rica Yoga Retreat - Montezuma / Malpais, Costa Rica - April 25-May 2, 2010
Join Jo Tastula and Genevieve Fisher (two amazing yoginis from Los Angeles, CA) for a yoga retreat, beachside outside o Malpais. Envision yourself practicing yoga with the sea by your side, and all sorts of daily adventures and pristine relaxation time awaiting you. Step outside your bungalow to lay softly in the sand, or venture to islands, waterfalls and forests to explore the nature around you.
Western Mountains of Colorado, USA - June 10-13, 2010
A retreat adventure in creation.... we are putting together a mountain biking and yoga adventure in the Western Rockies, during the 2nd week in June. For those wanting to attend the Telluride Bluegrass Festival afterwards, we'll take you on daily hikes and into nature for yoga. After the festival, we'll enjoy the best of Telluride, Ouray and other areas around the region.
Adirondack Mountains - New York, USA - August 4-8, 2010
Join Global Soul Adventures for a 5-day eco-adventure in the high-peaks region of the 6-million acre Adirondack Mountain Reserve. We will take you hiking, sea kayaking, biking, rock climbing, and venturing around Lake Placid and beyond. We will be offering optional yoga sessions each morning for those who would like to join us!
From the tribal hills to the tropical islands - Thailand - October 2010
We are teaming up with a dear friend and yoga instructor to offer our Soul Adventurers the chance to explore Thailand during a 10-day yoga & eco-adventure that will take you north of Chiang Mai, to the islands in the SE, and give you the opportunity to get to know some of the highlights of the bustling city of Bangkok. We're talking bamboo rafting, elephant riding, hiking to secluded beach coves, more massages than you can count on your hands, Thai cooking lessons, and more!
Taiwan Expedition 2010 - Taiwan - November 2010
Global Soul Adventures is in the process of creating its first pilot Expedition in the country of Taiwan. We are proposing cycling around the entire island, swimming across the biggest freshwater lake and climbing the highest mountain. Further details of the Expedition will be coming soon...
On each of the above mentioned journeys, you will have the opportunity to relax, sleep and unwind, or take to daily adventures - your choice! The yoga style is Vinyasa Flow, and is open to all levels.
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Something to play with... Happy Baby Pose (Ananda Balasana)
If you've watched a babies play, while they're on their backs, they often bend their lil' knees and grab onto the bottom of their feet... if you practice yoga regulary, you have most likely become accustomed to loving this pose. To dive in a little deeper, you can work on gravitating your elbows to the inside of your legs and placing them on your hamstrings while still holding your legs and feet from the back. This affords a "baby step" (no pun intended) towards bringing both feet behind your head for practicing yoga nidra. Be gentle with yourself as you pull down on your feet, and leverage your knees towards the ground... and if that feels good, head towards arms inside the legs... and from there, you can go for more depth in the asana (posture).... just be mindful of what your back, neck and other parts of your body are saying to you... and most importantly, be HAPPY.
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Did you know?... Monthly Travel Tip: Spontaneity
One of the most beautiful things that can happen in our travel journeys are those moments that offer us the chance to embark on something completely spontaneous. You may find yourself meeting another person in a cafe who suggests a different path, a bus station that lures you to a different destination, or simply be called to something completely random while wandering. At the least suspecting moment your intuition may overwhelm you with opportunities you would have never sought out on your own. So what should you do in this moment? Pause and take a moment to check with your gut instinct... if it gave you an excited rise when presented with the alteration in plans, then maybe consider honoring that.
This picture is from Baņos, Ecuador... a place that I didn't even realize existed until the night before I arrived... I met a couple of ladies traveling that way, and next thing I knew I was horseback riding up this valley along the side of the mountain... incredible!
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May you follow your SOUL to your next adventure....
Happy travels,
Kate LaCroix
Global Soul Adventures |
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If you and your friends, a social group, or an organization are looking to travel to a choice destination together, you can actually team up to custom build a trip with Global Soul Adventures for less money. When traveling with 4 or more people in a group, your costs begin to lessen on an individual basis. So the question is - where do you all want to go?
We look forward to hearing from you and having you travel with us!
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