¡BIENVENIDOS!
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Spend seven delightful days soaking up the good energy of Mexico and its culture of hospitality, a place that extends a true sense of welcome to all who visit. Join other like-minded folks on an adventure that will open your heart and fill your senses. You’ll relax into a daily flow of nurturing and inspiring yoga and meditation, delicious home-made meals and a chance to explore San Miguel’s world-famous foodie scene and gorgeous rooftop restaurants, guided excursions to our favorite local hot springs and winery, our local nature reserve, and a local’s highlight tour of this vibrant town. |
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Expand your perspective and awareness with inspiration from yoga teachings and a healthy
sprinkling of Indigenous and Toltec Wisdom–this hemisphere’s ancient wisdom teaching that
parallels Eastern philosophy in some ways. There’s a reason Mexico has such great energy: the
culture is based on the powerful ancient wisdom of understanding that energy is the basis of all existence, and that one lives a healthy, happy, balanced life only when one learns to cultivate, expand, and harness the life force energy available to all. We will learn and experience together the power of our words and intentions, and the wisdom of cultivating awareness, including practices that will help you regulate internal dialog, balance your nervous system, cultivate a healthy mindset, and enjoy
heart-centered connection with others.
sprinkling of Indigenous and Toltec Wisdom–this hemisphere’s ancient wisdom teaching that
parallels Eastern philosophy in some ways. There’s a reason Mexico has such great energy: the
culture is based on the powerful ancient wisdom of understanding that energy is the basis of all existence, and that one lives a healthy, happy, balanced life only when one learns to cultivate, expand, and harness the life force energy available to all. We will learn and experience together the power of our words and intentions, and the wisdom of cultivating awareness, including practices that will help you regulate internal dialog, balance your nervous system, cultivate a healthy mindset, and enjoy
heart-centered connection with others.
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ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
Subject to change according to inspiration and new opportunities– to give you the best experience possible!
Saturday, November 11
Check-in with welcome refreshments; Dinner at Hidalgo Villa; Opening Circle with Copal Blessing by Leon; Candlelight Restorative Yoga with Heidi
Sunday, November 12
Morning Meditation and Yoga with Heidi at Vista Villa; Guided Excursion: Centro Highlights–El Jardin, Calle Aldama, Parque Juarez; Lunch out on the town; Siesta with optional wellness spa services; Dinner at Hidalgo Villa; Candlelight Yin Yoga with Heidi
Monday, November 13
Morning Meditation and Yoga with Heidi at Vista Villa; Breakfast; Excursion: Botanical Gardens and Nature Reserve-–Medicine Wheel, Yoga/Nature Hike and Vision Walk with Enicia Fisher; Lunch at Raices–Traditional Mexican and Indigenous Cuisine; Siesta/wellness time or pickleball; Dinner at Villa; Cacao Offering with Sound Journey.
Tuesday, November 14
Morning Meditation with Heidi at Vista Villa; Yoga with Special Guest Teacher Desiree Rumbaugh; Breakfast; Excursion to Winery; Siesta/wellness time or pickleball; Dinner at Hidalgo Villa; Candlelight Restorative Yoga
Wednesday, November 15
Morning Meditation with Heidi; Breakfast; Excursion to local Hot Springs (La Gruta); Siesta/wellness time or pickleball; Sunset Dinner at a signature San Miguel rooftop restaurant; relax in El Jardin with mariachi music.
Thursday, November 16
Morning Meditation and Yoga with Heidi; Your Choice of Excursions: Centro boutiques, artisan's market and Fabrica Aurora art galleries, or optional add-ons: jewelry making or macrame workshop, Temazcal, Nirvana hot springs; Siesta/wellness time or pickleball; Dinner at Hidalgo Villa
Friday, November 17
Morning Meditation and Yoga with Heidi; Brunch at Vista Villa; Gratitude Circle and Closing Ceremony
Itinerary subject to change according to need or inspiration!
Please inquire with Enicia to pre-schedule spa services, add-on experiences or pickleball sessions!
Saturday, November 11
Check-in with welcome refreshments; Dinner at Hidalgo Villa; Opening Circle with Copal Blessing by Leon; Candlelight Restorative Yoga with Heidi
Sunday, November 12
Morning Meditation and Yoga with Heidi at Vista Villa; Guided Excursion: Centro Highlights–El Jardin, Calle Aldama, Parque Juarez; Lunch out on the town; Siesta with optional wellness spa services; Dinner at Hidalgo Villa; Candlelight Yin Yoga with Heidi
Monday, November 13
Morning Meditation and Yoga with Heidi at Vista Villa; Breakfast; Excursion: Botanical Gardens and Nature Reserve-–Medicine Wheel, Yoga/Nature Hike and Vision Walk with Enicia Fisher; Lunch at Raices–Traditional Mexican and Indigenous Cuisine; Siesta/wellness time or pickleball; Dinner at Villa; Cacao Offering with Sound Journey.
Tuesday, November 14
Morning Meditation with Heidi at Vista Villa; Yoga with Special Guest Teacher Desiree Rumbaugh; Breakfast; Excursion to Winery; Siesta/wellness time or pickleball; Dinner at Hidalgo Villa; Candlelight Restorative Yoga
Wednesday, November 15
Morning Meditation with Heidi; Breakfast; Excursion to local Hot Springs (La Gruta); Siesta/wellness time or pickleball; Sunset Dinner at a signature San Miguel rooftop restaurant; relax in El Jardin with mariachi music.
Thursday, November 16
Morning Meditation and Yoga with Heidi; Your Choice of Excursions: Centro boutiques, artisan's market and Fabrica Aurora art galleries, or optional add-ons: jewelry making or macrame workshop, Temazcal, Nirvana hot springs; Siesta/wellness time or pickleball; Dinner at Hidalgo Villa
Friday, November 17
Morning Meditation and Yoga with Heidi; Brunch at Vista Villa; Gratitude Circle and Closing Ceremony
Itinerary subject to change according to need or inspiration!
Please inquire with Enicia to pre-schedule spa services, add-on experiences or pickleball sessions!
Why San Miguel De Allende?
Mexico is widely known for its warm, heart-centered culture, and warm friendly climate. For several years now San Miguel de Allende has been identified as the “World’s Best City” by Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes, and Travel & Leisure Magazine. Heidi and her husband, Kent, recently visited San Miguel de Allende for two weeks and Heidi decided immediately she wanted to share its “magic” and high-vibe energies with her community by offering a retreat.
SMA welcomes people from all over the world and all walks of life with open arms. From your first welcome hug (and tasty refreshing agua fresca), your senses and soul will come alive as you immerse yourself in the culture, tastes, and positive vibrations of this vibrant, colorful city full of music, dance, art, and world-famous cuisine.
San Miguel has been identified as a UNESCO World Heritage city, admired for its eye-pleasing architecture and expansive vistas, thriving arts scene and abundant cultural festivals. It seems every day is a celebration of life, with fireworks and parades, music and dance. Besides its geographic location in the center of Mexico and high elevation, its semi-desert climate bringing ideal weather all year long, San Miguel is known for its rich mineral hot springs and a geological foundation of quartz that is said to enhance its “good energy.” SMA attracts writers, artists and healers from all over the world, and promises an experience of the greatest art of all: the art of living a good life.
You’ll have the opportunity to step out into town with the guidance of local residents and teachers in an exclusive retreat curated personally for Heidi and her community. You’ll also have time to wander its charming cobblestone streets on your own, exploring its hidden treasures of artisan boutiques, gourmet craft cuisine, coffee shops, mercados and galleries galore.
SMA welcomes people from all over the world and all walks of life with open arms. From your first welcome hug (and tasty refreshing agua fresca), your senses and soul will come alive as you immerse yourself in the culture, tastes, and positive vibrations of this vibrant, colorful city full of music, dance, art, and world-famous cuisine.
San Miguel has been identified as a UNESCO World Heritage city, admired for its eye-pleasing architecture and expansive vistas, thriving arts scene and abundant cultural festivals. It seems every day is a celebration of life, with fireworks and parades, music and dance. Besides its geographic location in the center of Mexico and high elevation, its semi-desert climate bringing ideal weather all year long, San Miguel is known for its rich mineral hot springs and a geological foundation of quartz that is said to enhance its “good energy.” SMA attracts writers, artists and healers from all over the world, and promises an experience of the greatest art of all: the art of living a good life.
You’ll have the opportunity to step out into town with the guidance of local residents and teachers in an exclusive retreat curated personally for Heidi and her community. You’ll also have time to wander its charming cobblestone streets on your own, exploring its hidden treasures of artisan boutiques, gourmet craft cuisine, coffee shops, mercados and galleries galore.
Extended Stay Option
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You’re invited to extend your stay for additional time in San Miguel de Allende, and we will support you in arranging lodging and additional experiences such as:
Please inquire with Enicia about arranging an extended stay and additional experiences (at an additional cost). |
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Heidi Borsch
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Heidi’s enthusiasm for yoga began in 1991 when she was given a spa day package that included a yoga class. After 31 years of an on-again, off-again practice at local gyms and yoga studios, she took a layoff from her sales job in 2011 as a sign – it was time to do something she loved.
In 2012, Heidi became a RYT 200, graduating from the yoga teacher training program at True Nature School of Yoga. She has since earned the designation E-RYT 500, completed a 100 hour “Yoga of the Heart” cardiac and cancer-specialized certification, become a Reiki Master, and has added multiple instruments to her sound healing arsenal. Additionally, Heidi is a certified MELT instructor, a self-treatment for connective tissue. Co-founder and CEO of Be Well Therapy Inc. 501©3, a non-profit, Heidi started Be Well in 2014 with Mary Baker out of a passion and desire to help the cancer community heal. The two have also designed a 55-hour Yoga Alliance-accredited Yoga for Cancer Recovery teaching program and have graduated just under 100 certified teachers. In her free time, she loves to travel with her husband Kent, walk to the beach and collect shells and beach glass, paint rocks and watercolor cards and cultivate her whimsical garden. |
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Desiree Rumbaugh
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Desiree Rumbaugh is an internationally recognized yoga teacher. She has earned certifications in Iyengar and Anusara Yoga and is an E-RYT and YACEP with Yoga Alliance. She travels the globe offering workshops and retreats, sharing knowledge she has accumulated over the past three decades of working with students of all ages and levels of experience. She is the co-author of “Fearless After Fifty: How to Thrive With Grace, Grit and Yoga” and the creator of the DVD series “Yoga to the Rescue.” She has online classes available through Tintyoga, Yoga Download, Yoga International, Gaia and OMStars. As of March 2021, she is a Pledge Drive Host for PBS, the Public Broadcasting Service in the USA.
Desiree holds fast to the teaching that Love is Stronger Than Fear. Having navigated personal tragedy, she has relied on the study and practice of Yoga to help her move forward in life with inner strength and courage. Known also for her warmth, authenticity and playful sense of humor, Desiree is a master at delivering the complexity of yoga in a down-to-earth, easily understandable way. She currently resides in San Miguel de Allende Mexico with her husband, Andrew Rivin. |
Enicia Fisher
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California native Enicia Fisher loves sharing inspiring and transformational experiences with people through yoga, meditation, sacred ceremony, and time in nature. A lifelong educator, Enicia has a Master’s in Education and is a highly experienced certified yoga teacher (E-RYT 500 and YACEP with Yoga Alliance). She has practiced yoga since the year 2000 and has taught yoga since 2006 and founded Sanadora Yoga International Teacher Training School in 2018.
Enicia began leading retreats in California in 2012 and expanded to international retreats in Mexico beginning in 2015, and met Leon on her first Mexico retreat. She has lived in San Miguel de Allende since 2018, where she founded Sanadora Yoga International Teacher Training Program. Enicia leads Heart Alignment Yoga and "heartfulness" meditation with an emphasis on spiritual heart qualities and life-affirming yoga philosophy that inspires people to live with a deeper connection to their own heart and spirit. Enicia is also a writer currently preparing her first book for publication. https://www.eniciafisher.com www.sanadorayoga.com |
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Leon Xochitl Coatl
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Ceremony Facilitator Leon Xochitl Coatl is from Chiapas, Mexico, and loves to share the culture and heritage of his Mayan homeland and Toltec Wisdom teachings. He has toured throughout Mexico and Guatemala sharing the region’s rich heritage of folk dance and music. An internationally certified Temazcalero in the Anahuaca traditions, Leon facilitates sacred ceremonies for our retreat, offers magical sound journeys with a variety of musical instruments, and shares his love of his homeland and culture.
Together, Enicia and Leon have hosted twelve retreats since 2015. Their vision is to establish an eco-village and wellness center in the outskirts of San Miguel de Allende. |