Yoga, Sea, and Sun
October 13 - October 19, 2024
Christa Mastrangelo Joyce and guest instructor, Jen Rolston
Contact:
claireg@truenaturetravels.com
About the Retreat
Come away to a magical destination, known for its spirit and history, rich culture, natural beauty, and loving care given to every guest. We want to offer you relaxation and renewal, play and pure delight, so that every part of you—body, mind, and spirit—can feel the renewal of being fully immersed in nourishment and care.
Let the rhythm of your breath move with the sound of the ocean as we practice daily yoga sessions in one of three spacious studio spaces, with the soothing sounds of the waves and jungle as your backdrop. Each day, you’ll be offered the opportunity to indulge in a complete pampering experience, featuring guided meditation, personalized yoga sessions with hands-on assists, relaxing Ayurvedic massages, and immersive activities designed to awaken your senses and invigorate your spirit.
When you’re not on the mat, you’ll have plenty of time to unwind by the luxurious saltwater pool, walk along the “Sea of Jade” or into the fishing village of Chacala, savor delicious local, organic cuisine, and embark on memorable excursions to discover ancient petroglyphs of the local indigenous community. With the sea at your door, you can swim, surf, paddle-board, and whale watch.
Our retreat beckons you to revel in the simple pleasures of life, amidst a backdrop of unhurried living. Led by passionate and skilled instructors, we delight in guiding you through experiences that celebrate the essence of existence, offering respite from the frenetic pace of daily life, and fostering connections with both community and nature.
About the Teachers
Christa Mastrangelo Joyce
Christa Mastrangelo Joyce is E-RYT500 hour certified through Kim Manfredi. She holds more than 1000 additional hours of training through her studies with Sianna Sherman, Bernie Clark, Maria Garre, Shiva Rea, Desiree Rumbaugh, Tiffany Cruikshank, and Andrew McCaulay. Christa founded Jala Yoga in 2009. She has offered yoga training since 2012 and has led multiple yoga retreats. Christa has a wide and diverse yoga background, including training in Ashtanga, Hatha, Ayruveda, Yin Yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has a strong understanding of anatomy, especially regarding the nervous system, and incorporates her knowledge of breath work, meditation, and Yoga philosophy in her teachings. She brings her love of story and mythology to the practice. Christa strives to honor the ancient tradition of the practice within a modern context of the world today. She is especially interested in understanding the barriers to accessibility in the yoga practice, and she works to create classes that support adaptability, curiosity, and engagement.
Jen Rolston
JEN ROLSTON (Support Team Leader & Guest Instructor) was drawn to yoga in 2005 in a culmination of a life-long curiosity of religions and philosophies. She attended the first yoga studio in Shepherdstown, falling in love with yoga philosophy, meditation, and the asanas as taught by Shanti Saagar founders Judy Jenner & JiJi Beckett. She has maintained a self-practice ever since, and began a consistent practice with Christa Mastrangelo Joyce in 2010. In 2018, she completed Jala Yoga’s 200HR Teacher Training with Christa Mastrangelo Joyce and has been teaching her Morning Dharma classes ever since. She continues to practice with the teachings of Yogrishi Vishvketu, Jack Kornfield, Ram Dass, and Buddhist dharma. She truly believes that yoga, meditation, and connecting with nature is the simplest path to a joyful life — not always the easiest, but definitely the simplest.