Wake up the Heart ~ A Sound Yoga & Sacred Music Retreat!
Jan 18-25th, 2025, Villa Sumaya, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
An intimate week of Bhakti Yoga, Movement & Sacred Sound practice cultivating the muse and connecting to Spirit.
Join devotional musician and creative guide Kavita Kat Macmillan for this week of Bhakti music, Movement, Sound yoga, and deep practice. Kavita will be supported by International retreat leader and 1000hrs+ Yoga & Pilates instructor Rebecca Schefstrom as well as special guest multi-instrumentalist & Celtic harper Dave Hoover to guide and hold our container for this week.
~ Daily sound yoga, Chakra & mantra meditation & Yoga asana practice
~ Open Your Voice~Open Your Heart' workshops
~ Hanuman Chalisa, morning puja
~ Evening devotional Kirtan and mystical sound baths
~ Afternoon Pilates on the Outdoor deck
~ Space for time in nature, hiking the mountain, swimming, Kayak, SUP & relaxation
~ Mayan Fire ceremony, Traditional Temescal (Sweatlodge) & Cacao Ritual
~ 3 exquisitely prepared plant-based meals a day. Tea and coffee service, filtered water.
~ On-site spa with reknown practitioners available for massage and specialized treatments
~ Optional excursions to local markets, eco-tours, and other explorations on Lake Atitlan
Each participant will be supported on their personal creative and spiritual journey through the 7 energy centers of the body exploring the power of devotional music & Yoga, supported by beauty of Lake Atitlan and the ritual container created by these experienced facilitators. The on-site spa is available for massage and highly specialized treatments as well. We will share a Mayan Fire ceremony as well as an optional Temescal (Sweatlodge) and connect with the land through a Mayan Cacao ritual.
Yoga and Pilates practitioners welcome! Beginners or those with experience. For our sacred sound explorations, no musical experience is necessary - just a willingness to show up for your own process and be surprised by what you find! Listeners and those new to Bhakti practice are welcome as well as those who are cultivating this practice. If you already play an instrument you are encouraged to bring it if you like.
By witnessing one another on this path we allow for our authentic creative voices to arise and be heard. We are all musical beings and our light shines most brightly reflecting off one another! Come 'Wake up the Heart' of devotion this week with us and feel the LOVE you are.
We are looking forward to this circle coming together! More details and a full Schedule to come after registration.
To join us, register now. Early-bird pricing on until November 1st, 2024
If you have questions Or prefer to Register another way -write to : info@kavitakatmacmillan.com
$500 non-refundable deposit to reserve your space / $1000 to reserve private or deluxe space.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Choose from luxury accomodations, shared double room, single room, shared luxury suite, single or double bungalow.
Early-Bird pricing starts at $2595 for shared lake view room w/ private bath or shared hillside bungalow.
Early-Bird starts at $2995 for a shared luxury suite. Check out the WeTravel site for full room list & all pricing options.
Monthly payment plans are available, the balance will be due 2 weeks prior to the retreat.
Refer a friend who signs up and get $108 off!
ABOUT THE FACILITATORS:
Kavita Kat Macmillan is a devotional musician & yoga instructor who brings over 20 years of teaching, sharing kirtan & study of naad (sound) yoga to her classes and offerings. Kavita's 'Open Heart Kirtan' presents traditional mantras in original compositions with Western and Indian influences. Through her musical offerings, yoga asana classes & ‘Open your Voice ~ Open your Heart’ workshops Kavita guides students in truthful open expression and exploration of voice & movement, connecting deeply with the divine spirit. Kavita is a generous and nurturing guide for those interested in exploring this path.
Rebecca Schefstrom Rebecca/Krishna Gayatri has been a student of Baba Hari Dass since 1997 and has been following under his guidance ever since. She has traveled to many places around the world and loves to curate retreats with a balance between practice, adventure, culture, and rest. An experienced movement teacher with 1000+ hours of training and study across the two disciplines, Rebecca has led Yoga and Pilates classes for industry-leading corporate clients and taught in top-tier health club and hospital settings and leads local and international retreats. https://www.urban-balance.com/teachers/
Dave Hoover is a self-taught Celtic Harper and multi-instrumentalist musician, storyteller & bard connecting ancestral songs and stories to facilitate present-day experiences. Dave has been touring the globe accompanying world-class musicians and learning about sacred sites and indigenous teachings. Dave invites students and listeners to join him on this journey of discovery.
INCLUDES: All workshop sessions /Mayan fire ceremony / Temascal sweatlodge / Cacao ritual / plus 3 vegetarian meals a day, accommodations at the gorgeous eco-retreat Villa Sumaya on the shore of Lake Atitlan + tips for retreat staff & tips for ceremonies
Not included: transportation to/from Villa Sumaya. (We will help arrange.)
Airfare to Guatemala City
Other extras that may be added: private sessions at on-site spa & tips for practitioners / Fish or Chicken for meals / optional excursions that we will arrange once we are together.
Please consult the Villa Sumaya website for more information about this very special place.
Get in touch directly at: info@kavitakatmacmillan.com with questions
REGISTER HERE
“What can I say?....Kat's retreat was completely magical! A week of community, song, spirit, and Kat's guidance was a trip I will never forget. So many beautiful moments, so much openness of the heart, such a time spent in how the joy of this human life can be..... (T.T. 2023 participant)
Anyone who gets the opportunity to participate in one of Kat's retreats will be enriched in ways they never anticipated. Thank you Kat & Dave. I can still close my eyes and hear the flowing of the harp…the beauty of Kat’s voice and feel the love surrounding us all.” (R.M. (2024 participant)