Panama 2024: Discover Your Soul's Journey

​Fall back into your soul, stepping forward into loving energies and memories, defining your new you.

…Meditating in a blissful environment and already feeling gratitude.
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You’ll become quiet here, in touch with your true self,  feeling how you want to feel, and gently sensitive to who you are and what you want to do.

Softly, the clarity shines through, revealing your soul’s purity, appreciating and shaping your identity.

And as the world changes around us, you decide your life path, and forever you will fall back with grace, into the memories and experiences of our Panama escape.

OUR RESIDENCE FOR THE WEEK:

El Regalo Resort 
​Boca Chica, Panama 
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​Our venue...

El Regalo Resort- The Hidden Gem of Panama: Where Transformation Begins
A world of comfort and tranquility awaits you at El Regalo Resort. Come with us and discover the luxurious guestrooms and suites, each with pristine panoramas of the mountains and the sea. Tucked away amidst verdant foliage in a remote corner of the world near Boca Chica Panama, with lush vistas of the Gulf of Chiriqui, mystical islands scattered on the horizon and bocas del mar, where the river meets the ocean, El Regalo allows you to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of our oasis of serenity. It is the perfect venue for our soul journey together.

​ITINERARY:

The Discover Your Soul Journey Retreat - March 29- April 4, 2024
From the moment you arrive in Panama City, to the moment you leave, every detail has been carefully planned so you can arrive, turn off your brain and be present for this extraordinary experience.
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Beautiful, luxurious island accommodations, the finest healthy food, your airport transfers and all of your yoga, meditations, adventurous experiences and tours are included.

Day One: Friday, March 29 Arrive, Acclimate and Bond - Panama City
We will arrive in Panama City and around 2:00p, stay at a traditional Panama hotel in Old Town to experience the history and beauty of this country. This will give us the opportunity to acclimate, meet each other and begin the journey in a safe, relaxed, exciting way! Together we will enjoy

• A boat cruise of the Panama canal followed by,
• A lovely dinner at a local restaurant designed around the culture and cuisine of Panama City

Day Two: Saturday, March 30: Travel to the Retreat Center
Together we will fly to David, Panama and take a transport to El Regalo together. Once we arrive we will do the following:

• Check in and get settled
• Late morning yoga
• Lunch
• Enjoy beach time
• Dinner
• Evening Ceremony to kick off our retreat

Day Three: Sunday, March 31: Intention Setting & Island adventure

• Breakfast
• Boat ride and tour of the islands, swimming/snorkeling and local island lunch. Beach yoga before or after lunch!
• Massages
• Restorative yoga with Senta
• Dinner
• Evening event

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Day 4: Monday, April 1 - Hike and Ecstatic Dance

• Meditation and Morning Vinyasa with Sarah
• Breakfast
• Lunch, pool, massage
• Sunset Hike
• Dinner
• Sunset and Ecstatic dance by fire light!

Day 5, Tuesday, April 2 - Kayak through the mangroves and Yoga!

• Meditation and Sunrise Power Yoga with Sarah
• Breakfast
• Morning Kayak through the mangroves
• pool and massage
• Lunch
• Yoga Nidra with Senta
• Dinner
• Evening Ceremony

​Day 6, Wednesday, April 3 - Yoga, hike, final Dinner

• Meditation and Morning Yoga
• Breakfast
• Pool and relax
• Dinner
• Sunset Hike
• Final Fancy Dinner

Day 7, Thursday, April 4 - Check Out and Travel home

• Group travel to David and then on to our respective cities
• Goodbye hugs and tears until the next time

Pricing:
The total price for this adventure is $2,600 per person (double occupancy). This price includes the following:

• Double occupancy lodging including hotel in Panama City
• All food and alcohol (including one smoothie per day)
• All transports to/from David airport and excursions (and tips)
• All excursions and transfer to excursions
• All yoga and meditation classes, workshops and ceremonies
• Massage
• Goodie bag received upon arrival

This price does NOT include:

• RT Travel to Panama City
• Tips for massage and villa personnel (up to your own discretion)

Travel can be booked through our travel agent - If you'd like her assistance please contact Carrie directly at: [email protected]. She will help book your flights to Panama City and David. All hotels, etc. are taken care of already.

Your Guides:

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                           Sarah Filzen

Senta Metz
Senta Metz is a yoga, movement and meditation instructor who believes that yoga makes life happier and healthier. She has taught people from many different countries around the world and is expanding to include domestic and overnight retreats abroad.

​Sharing yoga gifts and witnessing their positive impact on others makes brings her joy; her classes are foundational and fun. Her teaching includes working through familiar poses with options to challenge yourself or take it easy; breathwork, balance, and movement served up your way.

Senta feels that ancient practices benefit our modern lives in so many ways and she is confident that healing and wellness can be a reality for anyone willing to try.

Sarah Filzen
Sarah has been practicing and studying yoga for close to 30 years and teaching since 2000. Certified through the Temple of Kriya Yoga in Chicago with advanced certification from the Asheville Yoga Center in North Carolina where she studied with renowned teachers like Leslie Kaminoff, Gary Kraftsow, Doug Keller and Bryan Kest, she is influenced by the precise alignment of Iyengar Yoga, the breath and strength of Patabi Jois' Ashtanga Yoga, and the flow and grace of vinyasa yoga. Sarah is registered with the Yoga Alliance as an e-RYT 500 teacher as well as a YACEP (Continuing Education Provider). In 2004 she received her Certified Ayurveda Educator certificate and incorporates the ancient healing techniques of Ayurveda into her yoga practice and teachings. Sarah developed and led the Registered Yoga Teacher Training Program at Kanyakumari Ayurveda and Yoga Wellness Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 2004 until the Center closed in 2016. @yogamilwaukee. Sarah currently manages Healium Hot Yoga in Milwaukee and directs its Yoga Teacher Training Program.

This retreat is for you:

• If you are ready for international travel and looking for a wellness getaway with an open mind.
• If you love being on the beach, bonding with like minded humans and having adventure every day!
• If you are someone willing to step outside of the day-to-day and looking to find presence, balance, and mental clarity.
• If you are looking to deepen your relationship with yourself and restore your mind, body and spirit.
• If you are looking to deepen your spiritual practice through yoga, meditation, exercises and rituals.  (No need to be yoga experts or meditation guru to participate).
• Interested in Panama and exploring the geography, architecture and symbolism of this amazing country

SIGN UP NOW TO ENSURE YOUR SPACE- early bird pricing
good until 12/31/2023

Deposit is $650. You can pay at link below. Reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions.