THE VERY BEST OF THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN
July 1st ~ July 7th, 2023
True rest happens mindfully. This retreat is designed with many useful, practical & mindful practices the help regulate & reduce stress. Allowing you to connect deeper with loved ones, your partner, family members, friends & other like minded people establishing more meaningful & lasting relationships. So take time to relax & reunite with yourself consciously.
If you're interested in unique hand picked venues, incredibly delicious local foods, yoga & meditation delivered by a truly passionate & experienced teacher, with plenty of time to relax, explore & enjoy all the local culture & beauty the island has to offer, then snatch up your partners, friends or yoga buddies & save your space now!
Every Mind Loving Body Retreat combines the very best of meditation, vinyasa flow & restorative yoga to leave you feeling refreshed & rejuvenated. It's really is all about the details that create such a legendary experience & we’ve been busy perfecting the most idyllic yoga retreat!
We are so excited to bring you this unique & luxurious estate with breathtaking views, perched on top of the hill overlooking 150 meters of coastline with a private pier, offering direct access to the beach! A spacious 230 square meter property, surrounded by extra virgin oil producing trees providing absolute privacy!
This six-bedroom, 9 bathroom masterpiece of luxury draws influence from its colonial heritage, displaying traditional Spanish revivalist design that puts a premium on capturing the sunlight & sea breezes to make the most of its beautiful natural surroundings. The white & sand hues maximize the airy feel of each interior or exterior space & the elegant marble flooring, rounded archways, peaked wood ceilings, and high-end furnishings create a sophisticated feel.
Private beach access, onsite gym, salt-water swimming pool & recreational pool table.
Free wifi is available throughout the entire villa
Each suite is equipped with a king bed, ensuite bathroom, lounge area, large windows, private terrace or balcony with gorgeous views, smart tv, digital safes & daily refreshed snack baskets.
Plenty of space to chill out & relax.
Flawless service & refined hospitality awaits you, as we have in-house staff available to attend to your every need.
Two private Chefs catering gourmet dining experiences with fresh local cuisine for the entire stay.
Your experience is our top priority.
is an experienced 500 hour registered yoga teacher, retreat leader & certified massage therapist with a true passion assisting others to feel their best.
Jody combines manual therapy, biomechanics & mobility techniques to help students improve their daily & functional movements. Her anatomically intelligent & creative flows take students on a journey through their practice, creating an overall deeper connection to their bodies. Linking asanas with creative transitions & uplifting music, & always delivered with a sense of humor and playfulness.
To compliment each morning’s dynamic practice, Jody offers a restorative or yin inspired practice each evening, combined with massage influenced adjustments deepening your practice & optimizing relaxation.
Daily 30 minute guided meditation & journaling in the morning before our yoga practice. Two daily 90 minute yoga sessions, morning class will be a dynamic vinyasa style, suitable for all levels but challenging enough for even the most seasoned yogis. The afternoon classes will be more restorative or yin influenced class.
Plan to spend a full aboard a private chartered catamaran, sailing around & exploring the island. With plenty of stops to enjoy swimming, snorkeling & stand up paddle-boarding. BBQ lunch will be served on board. We will still have our morning class just a bit earlier & take the afternoon off.
This hike to the natural pools is worth it, on a nice day you will have beautiful scenic views of St. Barths, come across friendly goats, & perhaps even wild horses! The hike is along the undeveloped coastline of Guana Bay & Pointe Blanche, the trail isn’t too difficult, so have no fear if you aren’t a seasoned hiker.
Learn how to cook & prepare fresh mouthwatering healthy culinary delights, using local ingredients inspired by Caribbean flavors with our onsite Chef Tamisha.
Your choice of treatment between a therapeutic massage or having a posture consultation & deepen your practice with the retreat host Jody Anne.
We will take one afternoon yoga practice to the beach, accompanied by a professional photographer so everyone has that picture perfect golden hour memory to keep.
Group & solo shot opportunities will be available!
One night we will venture out into the town of Philipsburg, the Capital of the Dutch Side, for dinner* at Emilio's Bistro
Fine dining with history and culture
*additional costs
*participation for all activities, classes & excursions are completely optional.
Saturday
3pm - Check in to retreat venue
5pm - Welcome circle & sound bath
7pm - Group dinner
Sunday - Thursday
8am Guided meditation
8.30am Tea, fruit & journaling
9am 90 minute vinyasa yoga
11am Brunch
12pm Free time for activities, exploring and/or relaxing
4.30pm Gentle relaxing yoga practice
7pm Group dinner
(one afternoon off for group boat trip)
Friday
8am Last yoga practice
9am Breakfast
10am Check out
Since this beautifully unique property caters to the highest standards each room is only equipped with a king bed & we would never expect strangers to sleep in the same bed together, so we designed this retreat for couples, partners, besties, family members or just yoga buddies to book together. Giving you all a chance to disconnect from the daily grind & reconnect with nature, yourself, & others.
Truly so much more than just an average holiday retreat, It’s a chance to disconnect from the every day stress & reunite with loved ones, so grab your significant other, besties or yoga buddies & start planning your blissful escape now!
If you'd like to join us on our upcoming retreat or would like more information just send us a message & Jody Anne will personally answer all your questions!
All retreats & classes are personalized to each individuals needs, goals & preferences.
So if your ready to start your yoga journey or book your great escape enquiry now.