experience a retreat like the inspiration for the movie
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico ॐ
Oct 30-Nov 6, 2020 (fly in by oct 29, depart nov 7 or later)
Diwali + Dia de Los Muertos Retreat $300
This is early bird pricing, after Jun 30 price is $100 more; lodging, food, transportation separate.
Price includes: 2 massages, 2 floats, 2 rituals, up to 25 hours of studio class time at Santosha San Miguel
Interested but have concerns / questions? Email santosha here
San Miguel de Allende is a stunning small colonial city located 4 hours northwest of the capital in the rolling hills of central Mexico. Once a prominent market town and the birthplace of Mexico's independence from Spain, it fell into decline and became a near ghost-town in the late 1800s. What remained became frozen in time, and it was declared a "historic and protected town" by the Mexican government in 1926. Gradually re-discovered by writers & artists, the city's historic cobblestone streets and adobe walled-buildings are now brimming with shops, cafes, & art galleries, and the city regularly finds itself atop "world's best" lists.
Daily Retreat Schedule (all optional if you choose more retreat time)
meditation 8a-840a M-F at calle blanco 4
yoga 830a M-F at Santosha
yoga 10a M-F at Santosha
yoga 615p M-Th at Santosha
yoga 930a Sat at Santosha
Fri Oct 30 - 10a yoga @ Santosha | 1115a retreat welcome | have massages/floats
Sat Oct 31 - 8-9a meditation + chanting @ Santosha | 930a yoga @ Santosha | have massages/floats
Sun Nov 1 - 830-10a meditation @ 4 calle blanco | shop for supplies for Dia de Muertos ofrendas | 5p ofrendas @ Santosha (bring food)
Mon Nov 2 - 8-840a meditation @ 4 calle blanco | breakfast (own) | 10a yoga @ Santosha
Tue Nov 3 - 8-840a meditation @ 4 calle blanco | breakfast (own) | 10a yoga @ Santosha
Wed Nov 4 - 8-840a meditation @ 4 calle blanco | breakfast (own) | 10a yoga @ Santosha
Thu Nov 5 - 8-840a meditation @ 4 calle blanco | breakfast (own) | 10a yoga @ Santosha
Fri Nov 6 - 8-840a meditation @ 4 calle blanco | breakfast (own) | 10a yoga @ Santosha | 5p Divali celebration @ Santosha (bring food)
The main intentions of the retreat are:
support the interconnected communities of Santosha school in SMA, Indy and other locations
shared experiences with each other outside our normal lives
exposure to a different culture to shift normal self-identities
ritual for Dia de Muertos and Divali
San Miguel de Allende in 60 seconds
http://www.refinery29.com/san-miguel-de-allende-travel-diary
The studio for the retreat, Float Sano, is located in the historic center of San Miguel at Hernandez Macias 12. The studio is newly built with floor to ceiling windows and an adjoining roof terrace, and houses a spa with float pods, infrared sauna, and massage space below.
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
1) Fly to Mexico City (MEX) +
(~$70) shuttle from MEX to your hotel in San Miguel. Around $70/person/way. www.bajiogo.com
(~$35) Taxi to Terminal Norte (Autobus). 4 hour bus ride to San Miguel de Allende. Taxi/uber to hotel. First class busses in Mexico are well-equipped with toilets, spacious reclining seats, and individual movie screens. Bus ticket is around $25 and the 2 main services from Mexico City (Ciudad Mexico) to San Miguel are here - note sometimes they stop in Queretaro on the way. Note prices on Mexico websites are in pesos:
Primera Plus bus line from Ciudad Mexico Terminal Norte
ETN bus from Ciudad Mexico Terminal Norte
2) Fly to Queretaro (QRO) or Leon (BJX) + 1 1/2 hour shared shuttle to San Miguel de Allende. These are smaller airports. Shared shuttles are easily arranged to/from either airport for around $40. www.bajiogo.com
LODGING OPTIONS
1) Get your own Airbnb
2) Get your own hotel
3) Email us to be placed on a group AIRBNB list. Each house will be self-sufficient, we will not be assisting with housing.
As a popular tourist destination, San Miguel de Allende abounds with lodging options. Our retreat location is in the historic center of San Miguel. Some nearby hotel options include:
1) La Catrina Hostel - least expensive
This hostel is located in the historic center, 3 blocks from the studio. TripAdvisor 4+ stars
http://www.lacatrinahostel.com/
2) Hotel Monteverde Best Inn - moderate
This hotel is located in the historic center, 1 block from the studio. TripAdvisor 3+ stars
http://hotelmonteverde.com.mx/
3) Case Nare - more expensive
This hotel is located in the historic center, 2 doors from the studio. TripAdvisor 5 stars
(Formerly known as Casa Arbol)
http://preview.tinyurl.com/y9ml8hzx
RESTAURANT OPTIONS
Plenty of excellent vegan and vegetarian options are available by internet search. Near the studio, we like:
Las Golondrinas
Nectar
Oso Azul
Mercado Sano
Hecho en Mexico
BASIC NECESSITIES
Bonanza
Gil’s Market
Oxxo (like 7-11)
NEARBY OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
local news and info guide - discoverSMA.com
Mass at any of the local churches
Shows at Theater Angela Peralta
Hot springs http://www.sanmiguelgringo.com/tour/hot-springs/
Pyramids visit http://albertcoffeetours.com/canada-de-la-virgen/
Mountain bike tours http://www.bici-burro.com/
Cooking classes http://www.elpetitfour.com/classes.html
VISA
Visit the “Americans Traveling Abroad” page of the U.S. State Department website to see if the country you’re visiting requires a visa. There, you’ll view the specific “entry requirements” for that nation.
Typical visas range in cost from $50 to $200.
While a travel visa may not be required, many countries have specific travel requirements beyond the bullet points provided above that you must meet in order to enter your destination country.
VACCINATIONS
Vaccinations for travel is a personal choice. Feel free to consult with your medical professional.
The CDC divides travel vaccinations into three categories: routine, recommended, and required. The only vaccine classified as "required" by International Health Regulations is the yellow fever vaccination for travel to certain countries in sub-Saharan Africa and tropical South America.