Prana Del Mar in Los Cabos, Mexico is a divine little yoga retreat tucked away on the Sea of Cortez. Upon our arrival in Los Cabos, I didn’t really have any expectations for what was ahead. Adi asked me if I would attend a Yoga Nidra Certification class with her to enhance her credentials and I figured there could be far worse things to do a few weeks prior to my birthday than go to the beach so I heartily agreed to go.
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After a short ride from the airport we arrived on the property and were met by Eric, the owner of the
establishment. Eric has an undeniably welcoming presence that instantly made me realize I had set my expectations for this destination too low and Eric and his property were soon going to surpass what I thought was possible for this week. Along with Eric, his incredibly warm staff welcomed us for our upcoming week on the property by giving us a preview of this charming, elegant property. Each of us were presented a refreshing glass of cucumber water as Eric began a guided tour of the property. Beautiful yoga and meditation rooms are tucked in perfect locations while the exterior of the property showcases a quaint pool, hot tub and sauna–all offered to assist in delivering the perfect atmosphere to relax and relax deeply from the hustle and bustle of the real world.
Prana Del Mar
Prana Del Mar is located in the desert with breathtaking views of the Sea of Cortez. Wild horses roam nearby the property bellowing cacophonous neys as beautiful breezes cascade across the property from the sea. Every indicator from our inaugural introduction to the property foretold that we would have an amazing week of training and relaxation in this literal “diamond in the rough property.”
After our group tour, Adi and I were shown to our incredibly elegant room looking out to the cacti that dotted the foreground while the sea comprised background coloring it in a dark cobalt blue. After all of the work we have been doing lately with hosting gong events and Sunday Aquarian Sadhana this was shaping up to be the perfect getaway to recharge our batteries. In a word, this was heaven…in a desert.
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We quickly unpacked and then we headed back to the main dining hall where more than 20 yogis gathered for our first meal before we would start our Yoga Nidra training in the morning. The dining hall is charmingly situated facing the sea and the balconies that overlook the property are the perfect place to share morning coffee or an evening tea. Inside the dining hall family style tables are set, inviting people to partake in a meal while getting to know soon to be new friends.
This wonderful property houses a chef and a staff that prepare homemade meals daily and the property goes to extraordinary lengths to make sure each guest special dietary needs are met. Our first meal with our new friends was a wonderful menu of fresh garden salad with delightful hearts of palm, cous cous, fresh vegetable medley and for those not vegetarian, grilled shrimp. Adi and I had the delight of sitting next to Jim, a professor of geology at Texas State University, and his wife Gerry, a gong artist and Kundalini Yoga Teacher. We all shared stories as to how and why we all decided to travel out of the country to attend this Yoga Nidra Summit.
For me, I can’t exactly say for sure why I have come other than to support Adi on her journey as a Teacher. I have no immediately plans to implement the training, but I do know that the Universe oftentimes has plans for us that we aren’t aware of. I like to remain open to the possibilities that life offers me so when opportunities arise I do my very best to say “yes” to new ideas and then watch the magic of discovery unfold before my very eyes.
An exciting week awaits at Prana Del Mar. I can’t for sure know how it will be revealed, but this is the beauty of life and this delightful property will be the setting for this week of spiritual manifestation.
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