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Rio Yoga Summer Getaway

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If you love all that has to do with Brazil (marvelous Rio de Janeiro, tropical beaches, music, fabulous food, wild life & nature...) and hatha yoga, pilates, massages, aromatic japanese bath, being pampered, and creative cuisine, then come join us at the Rio Yoga Summer Getaway: a 7 days true life-lover program (Sunday through Sunday) of relaxation, with daily hatha yoga and pilates classes, therapeutic and shiatsu massages as well as body talk sessions tailored according to your needs, japanese Ofuro bath, lots of open air activities, excursions with our own land rover jeep) in Rio and its surroundings, pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters, tropical rainforest, & special healthy exotic meals created daily by our in-house cook, using fresh local ingredients - fusion food as you have never tasted it before. Don't look any further for your next escape, there is no other blissful tailored wellness program like ours in the world, and if they were, none could compare to having this experience in Rio de Janeiro!

Come join us in Brazil to breathe to the rhythm of the waves of the Atlantic Ocean, move on the beat of Samba, and have one of the most exhilarating and refreshing experiences that life can offer. Destress, relax, get pampered, feel beautiful and make new friends.
AMENITIES & SERVICES
Property Amenities
Restaurant Business Center Steam Room
Bar Internet Connection Wheelchair Accessible
Room Service Conference Facilities Animal Friendly
Laundry Service Swimming Pool Concierge Desk
Storage Areas Gym Travel Desk
Car Park Sauna  
Additional: Meditation/Yoga Space


Room Amenities
Private Shower Microwave Telephone
Private Bathtub Air Conditioning Fax
Private Jacuzzi Electric Fan Minibar
Private Toilet TV Coffee Maker
Private Kitchen Video/DVD/Movies Hair Dryer
Stove Internet Connection Trouser Press

Meal Options
Non-Veg (all) Vegetarian Organic
Non-Veg (fish/chicken) Vegan Ayurvedic
Diabetic Low Salt Low Fat/Cholesterol
Kosher Hindu Muslim
Additional: Our in-house cook will adapt the menu according to the requirements of the group. We use fresh local ingredients, organic whenever it is possible. Meals are mostly vegetarian with fish/egg/chicken options. Please consult us if you required a salt / sugar / dairy / wheat free diet. Some meals are taking outside at selected restaurants.

Additional The Rio Yoga Summer Getaway offers a unique blend of body treatments and adventures including treks in the Tijuca forest, guided visits of the city of Rio de Janeiro with our jeep, pristine beaches, hatha yoga, pilates, body talk, therapeutic and shiatsu massage, japanese bath and nightly entertainment (capoeira, bohemian-chic Rio, samba school...). And all of this happens in the company of amazing people and a super-dedicated & friendly team.

CLASSES & TREATMENTS:
- Body Talk (one-to-one tailored sessions)
- Massages (differents styles - please ask us for more details)
- Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga
- Pilates (equipment & matwork classes)
- Ofuro traditional japanese bath
- All meals prepared by our in-house cook
Nearby Attractions   PROPOSED ACTIVITIES:
The city of Rio de Janeiro has hundreds of wonders to offer, and the surrounding region is rich in sites of historical and natural beauty. Besides the body-mind practices held within the guesthouse, activities can include guided walks, snorkeling, surfing, helicopter tour, samba dancing, visit to the colorful local boroughs, cultural immersion, interesting excursions, relaxing in the hammock... plus loads of options for evening entertainment, from capoeira and samba to... gazing at the stars shinning in the infinite tropical sky...

EXCURSIONS (inc. in the program) - All in our jeep:
Interact with a new colorful environment and culture in the country with the most diverse diversity of the world: Brazil!
- Tijuca Forest National Park
- Paineiras & Corcovado (Christ Redeemer)
- Leme Rock, Copacabana beach, "Posto Nove", Ipanema beach & neighborhood
- Grumari beach
- Niterói & the Museum of Contemporary Art

ENTERTAINMENT:
We provide our guests with great local entertainment. Assist to an authentic Capoeira Angola game, discover where the trendy Cariocas go at night and have fun as Brazilians do, enjoy the magnificent show of the Samba schools...
DAILY SCHEDULE
Day 1   Arrival
Transfer airport - guesthouse by private car
Welcome at the guesthouse. Installation in the rooms, meet you hosts, relax...
Generous brunch (on- going)
Restorative/Relaxing massage & individual body-talk assessment (Full day individual Body Talk assessment, to determine the type and number of body talk and massage sessions that you will be given during the week.
While a number of guests are going through the assessments, we will take the remaining guests for a walk along Santa Tereza cobbled streets.
8.00pm: Diner at home and restorative night to leave any jet lag behind

Day 2   7.00 to 8.30am: Yoga class
8.30 to 9.30am healthy hearty breakfast
10.00am - 1.00pm: Treatments: 1 h individual session of Body Talk OR Therapeutic Massage OR Shiatsu Massage
1.00pm: Lunch at the guesthouse
2.00pm: Walk in the Paineiras Park with our Guide, up to the Corcovado (Christ Redeemer)
5.00pm: Back at the guest house by jeep
6.30pm to 7.30pm: Pilates class
8.30pm: Light dinner the guesthouse OR free time for dinner & night out

Day 3   7.00 to 8.30am: Yoga class
8.30 to 9.30am healthy hearty breakfast
10.00am - 1.00pm: Treatments
1.00pm: Lunch at the guesthouse
2.00pm: Walk up Leme Hill & along Copacabana beach, "Posto Nove, Ipanema beach & neighborhood
5.30pm: back home
6.30pm to 7.30pm: Pilates class
8.30pm: Light dinner the guesthouse OR free time for dinner & night out

Day 4   7.00 to 8.30am: Yoga class
8.30 to 9.30am healthy hearty breakfast
9.30am - 12.30pm: Treatments
1.00pm: Lunch at the guesthouse
2.00pm: Free time - unlimited access to massage sessions and the Ofuro bath for the guests who chose to stay at home.
6.00pm to 7.00pm: Pilates class
8.30pm: Light dinner the guesthouse OR free time for dinner & night out

Day 5   7.00 to 8.30am: Yoga class
8.30 to 9.30am healthy hearty breakfast
10.00am: departure for full day at Grumari beach with picnic on the beach
6.30pm: back home
7pm to 8pm: Pilates class
8.30pm: Light dinner at the guesthouse OR free time for dinner & night out

Day 6   7.00 to 8.30am: Yoga class
8.30 to 9.30am healthy hearty breakfast
10.00am - 1.00pm: Treatments
1.00pm: Lunch at the guesthouse
2.00pm: Free time - unlimited access to massage sessions and the Ofuro bath for the guests who chose to stay at home.
6.00pm to 7.00pm: Pilates class
7.30pm: departure, en route stop to watch a capoeira game underneath the Lapa arches (depending on weather conditions)
8.30pm: Dinner & night out at Rio Cenarium

Day 7   7.00 to 8.30am: Yoga class
8.30 to 9.30am healthy hearty breakfast
9.30am - 12.30pm: Treatments
12.45pm: Departure to Niterio (by jeep)
1.30pm: lunch at a typical local restaurant on Niteroi beach during the afternoon: visit the Museum of Contemporary Art, and enjoy the best view of Rio...
6.00pm: back home
7.00pm to 8.00pm: Pilates class
8.30pm: Dinner at the guesthouse
10.00pm: Samba School's rehearsal

Day 8   7.00 to 8.30am: Yoga class
8.30 to 9.30am healthy hearty breakfast
Free time
Lunch / snack at the guesthouse & transfer to airport; according to guests' flights schedules.

ACTIVITIES & SKILLS
Required Skill Level   Open to All
Required Equipment Not Applicable

Yoga Styles
Hatha Yoga Asthanga Yoga Iyengar Yoga
Vinyasa Yoga Bikram Yoga Jivamukti Yoga
Kripalu Yoga Kundalini Yoga Ishta Yoga
Power Yoga Sivananda Yoga Raja Yoga
Bharata Yoga Karma Yoga Bhakti Yoga
Jnana Yoga Tantric Yoga  

Meditation Styles
Zen Meditation Transcendental Med. Mindfulness Med.
Vipassana Meditation Osho Meditation Yoga Meditation
Qigong/TaiChi Visualisation  
Additional: also Pilates, Body Talk, Massages

PRICING & CONDITIONS
Starting Price  
$1700.00 per Person/Package
Season Availability    May to December
Policies & Conditions    Rates are per person, for double occupancy accommodations. Some rooms also fits easily 3 persons. Please consult us for special rates.

Included:
-Transfers IN & OUT airport - guesthouse
-7 nights in double occupancy
- all meals as described in the day by day program
- 1 body talk individual assessment and massage & body talk* sessions as agreed during your assessment
- 1 yoga class per day
- 1 pilates class per day
- outdoor activities and guided excursions as described in day by day program
- Brazilian cultural entertainment (friday and saturday nights)
*not available in december

Not included:
-international flight to and from Brazil
-medical & travel insurance
-drinks at restaurants & during outdoor activities
-any activities not included in the above package

To make reservations, please contact us through email or our online reservation page. You will receive an e-mail from us confirming your request along with detailed payment instructions.
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HOLIDAY OVERVIEW
Activities Massage, Pilates, Spa Treatments, Swimming, Yoga
City Rio de Janeiro
State Rio de Janeiro
Country Brazil
Duration 7 to 8 days
Group Size 8 to 10 people
Accommodation    Villa
Meals All Meals
Season May to December
Start Price   $1700.00 per Person/Package
 PICTURES
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To the rooms
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Room A
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Massage room with view on Rio's Sugar Loaf.
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Our boutique-guesthouse... on the hills of Santa Tereza's boroght
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