Wild Heart

A Yoga retreat for woman

Taveuni Island

29th October -3th November 2024

Get in touch: mariana@aliveaslife.com

“If you can breathe you can do Yoga”

-TKV Desikachar

Be nourished by a gentle heart & breath-centred practice

The practice of intimacy with your breath, body and life

RECEIVE YOURSELF AS NATURE, IN NATURE

A PRACTICE WHERE GENTLE MOVEMENT WITH THE BREATH BRINGS MEDITATION NATURALLY

*No previous Yoga or Meditation experience required

Woman practicing yoga outdoors, sitting cross-legged on grass, with hands raised overhead and palms pressed together in a prayer position, against a white wall backdrop.

Rest - Receive - Detox - Nourish - Connect.

Accommodation

Surrounded by a garden of papaya, bananas, pineapples and palm trees, this cozy bure style home provides all the comforts for simple living.

Located right on the waters edge, with two beautiful cove beaches at your doorstep for you to enjoy a daily swim. Enjoy spectacular views, sunsets and the

sounds of the ocean and morning birdsong.

the veranda provides the perfect place to dine, take in the sunset, do your yoga or simply dive into your favourite book.

A woman wearing a hat and dress standing on a wooden porch overlooking the ocean, with tropical plants and palm trees around, dining table set with bowls and plants, hammock hanging nearby.
A wooden house on stilts with a hammock on its balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a flowering plant in the foreground, under a clear blue sky.
Hammock on a wooden porch overlooking a tropical landscape with palm trees, a body of water, and mountains in the distance during sunset.
Spacious, bright living room with wooden floors, large windows, and exposed beams on the ceiling. Contains seating area with sofas and chairs, a bookshelf, and a wooden dining table.
Living room with wooden floor, large windows, and a wooden coffee table with small vases of pink and white flowers in the center. Sunlight streams in through the windows, casting shadows. There are wooden chairs and a bench near the windows, with tropical leaves visible outside.
A lush tropical garden with a paved stone pathway leading to a small wooden structure, surrounded by vibrant green foliage, colorful plants, and trees under a sky at sunset.

To honor death is to honor the continuity of life

A ceremony to honor the life of those who lived

A spiritual or ritual setup with a glass of hot chocolate or coffee, a wooden bowl with a honey dipper, a lit candle in a small pot, a string of black prayer beads, various colorful crystals, cacao beans, and a heart-shaped stone on a rustic wooden surface.

CACAO CEREMONY

Cacao: from the Mayan words Ka Ka Wa meaning life or birth.

The ritual is about:

~ Celebrating the sacredness of life

~ Gratitude to Mother Earth for her nourishment.

~ Setting intentions with our body-hear

CACAO CEREMONY

Cacao: from the Mayan words Ka Ka Wa meaning life or birth.

The ritual is about:

~ Celebrating the sacredness of life

~ Gratitude to Mother Earth for her nourishment.

~ Setting intentions with our body-hear

On the 1st of November we celebrate

DÍA DE MUERTOS / DAY OF THE DEATH   

Pricing

Includes

5 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION BY THE WATER

DAILY YOGA LOOKING OVER THE SOMOSOMO STRAIT

DELICIOUS & NOURISHING VEGETARIAN MEALS

TAVORO WATERFALLS PICNIC /// AIRPORT TRANSFERS FROM MATEI

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS / DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION WITH CACAO

  • Shared room (4 people, ensuite bathroom) $790

  • Ocean view shared room (3-4 beds) with ensuite bathroom & outdoor shower $870

  • Twin share with ensuite, outdoor shower $900

  • Private Queen bedroom with ensuite, outdoor shower $1150

  • Ocean View Room Queen Bed Private Room with Private Bathroom $1370

  • Ocean View Room Queen Bed Shared Twin Room with Private Bathroom $1100

Booking

Complete the registration form

50% deposit is needed to secure your spot.

Full payment is due before arrival.

Extra Activities

  • Coral reef with pink sea anemones, clownfish, damselfish, and other marine life against a blue ocean background.

    Snorkelling

  • Two scuba divers exploring a coral reef with a large school of yellow striped fish.

    Diving

What to bring

  • Togs/swimsuit

  • Sandals

  • Rock/reef shoes

  • Umbrella / raincoat

  • Comfy clothes for asana

  • Reef-safe sunscreen

  • Natural mosquito repellent

  • Notebook & pen

  • Snorkelling gear/ Surfboard/ Yoga mat - If you prefer to use your own

  • Yoga mat - only if you prefer to use your own

FAQ’S

  • This is not in any particular ‘style’ of Yoga. it is also not just exercise or stretches.

    This is Yoga: The heart and breath-centred practice brought forth from the ancient traditions by Sri Krishnamacharya.

    Yoga is the practice of intimacy with breath, body, and life. It is embracing reality itself.

    The practice could be described as breath-centred tantra hatha yoga.

    The practice of Yoga weaves together asana (body postures), pranayama (breathwork), mantras (chants), mudras (hand postures), and visualisations. During or after these, meditation may arise as a gift. Meditation does not imply a struggle with the mind or the body.

    Fitness and flexibility are only a consequence of this spiritual practice, not the purpose of it.

    HaTha yoga.

    Ha means sun and Tha means moon. HaTha is therefore the union of opposites that arise and return to the heart. Above-below, left-right, front-back, within-without, strength-receptivity, inhale-exhale, sun-moon, masculine-feminine. HaTha yoga is the participation and union of these opposites.

    Tantric philosophy is based on the principles of non-duality, meaning that in life there is no separation. Tantra recognises that we are an inseparable part of the universe. Therefore, tantra-based yoga focuses on using the body as a temple to worship the all-encompassing oneness of life as sacred.

  • All vegetarian meals are included.

    If you have any dietary requirements, we will cater for you.

    Please specify in the registration form

  • Come anytime on Tuesday 29th October and leaave anytime on Sunday 3rd November

  • Taveuni Island

  • Transfers are included from Matei Airport to the accommodation

  • Wifi is available around the main building only.

  • A 50% deposit is necessary to secure your spot through bank transfer to Fijian bank account.

    The remaining 50% is due upon arrival and can be paid through bank transfer or in cash.

    Invoice will be sent out online upon registration.

  • The organizer reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event if the group is not full. In this case you will receive a full refund.

    If your plans change, please advise 2 weeks in advance, otherwise the deposit will be non-refundable but you may give your spot to someone else.

A person is already perfect and perfectly funcioning. Yoga is only participation in this, not manipulation in any way.

U.G Krisnamurti

Get in touch: mariana@aliveaslife.com