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QUIET THE MIND
OPEN THE HEART
A Harmonious Blend of Asana, Breath and Sound
with John & Julia Scott
Ashtanga | Ceremonies | Music
Thursday, March 9th - Thursday, March 16th, 2024
Natura Cabana Boutique Hotel & Spa - Cabarete, Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
Interview with John & Julia
Learn about the magic that is to take place in 2024!
“The art of listening comes from a quiet mind and an open heart”.
- Ram Dass
Hosted by Wellness Experience Facilitators Isabella & Laura of Heart N Soul Yoga Studio (Fairfax, VA & Cabarete, DR)
Are you ready for a soul-enriching Ashtanga Adventure with world-renown yoga teachers in the Parampāra tradition?
John and Julia invite you to this Caribbean Yoga Beach Retreat. Escape to the mesmerizing shores of Cabarete, Dominican Republic to deepen your spiritual practice, release the stagnant winter energy and embrace the coming spring season.
In a world…
Filled with constant noise and clutter that deter us from our true Essence, finding a moment of stillness is precious. On a conscious level, we as humans have forgotten our deep, spiritual nature. We are walking around in a fog and have lost touch with our Divine Essence. We identify ourselves through the lens of a confused society, helplessly giving into their demands and pressure; yet, our souls crave to remember.
Quieting the mind is not about silencing thoughts, but about finding a peaceful coexistence with them. Through our exquisitely curated retreat experience in the Dominican Republic, we guide you towards inner silence, where true wisdom and clarity reside.
If you are an inquisitive yogi on the spiritual path…
Who is ready to look inward, amplify your consciousness, and share rituals of deep heart connection with like-minded fabulous souls?
Then join the world-renown Ashtanga Yoga Teachers John Scott & Julia Scott for an expansive and transformational journey to (re)discover the Self and (re)claim your own Sovereignty.
EXPERIENCE
8 days/7 nights with John & Julia Scott
at the North Shore’s premier eco-conscious boutique hotel in the exclusive neighborhood of Perla Marina, in picturesque Cabarete, DR — home to a vibrant international community of holistic + wellness facilitators and kite/wind-surfing — with a breathtaking backdrop of the glistening Caribbean Ocean.
Picture yourself in the perfect snow-bird paradise, where lush greenery meets the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean, and tranquility reigns supreme… hanging by the beach between asana and yoga philosophy workshops, with not a care in the world…
Destination Paradise welcomes YOU!
Tropical, Mindful, Renewing
Immerse yourself in six days of Ashtanga Guided Practice
(Guided Led Practice, Mysore Self-Practice)
🧘🏽 Meditation
🧘🏽 Chanting + Pranayama
🧘🏽 Focus 12 & 15 Vinyasa Spinal Stretches
🧘🏽 Sacred Circles + Ceremonies
🧘🏽 Yoga Philosophy Workshops
These 7 nights and 8 days are all about nourishing YOU and focusing on your asana + breathing practice…
This retreat is designed for yogis of all levels seeking to unplug from everyday life and reconnect with their yoga practice, build community, and re-discover their
True Essence.
Sipping a fresh coconut after an invigorating handstand practice on the beach, indulging in a mud wrap, and feeling the gentle Caribbean breeze… it is the end of an incredible day in the Dominican Republic’s North Coast. Today (and every day of this retreat) was spent experiencing the ultimate journey of recharging the mind, nourishing the body and reflecting in the nurturing environment that will assist you in your quest.
You Will Enjoy…
The company of John & Julia Scott and new international yoga friends, laughing and sharing your complimentary journeys —from doing “full vinyasas” during the Counted Method practice to snorkeling in the turquoise blue deep sea waters— and all things in between!
Gazing towards the gleaming ocean and the lush greenery of the North Coast’s natural environment, you can hardly believe that… at last… you are HERE…
testing the limits of your physical body and diving deep into these ancient traditions + yogic practices, without holding back.
Cultivate Self-Care
Join John and Julia for a transformative yoga, breath, and sound experience. This retreat is the perfect opportunity to deepen your practice and reconnect to your True Self: Pure Consciousness.
At this retreat, you will…
🪷 Learn how to release stress, stay focused, and heal from the past
🧘🏿 Know how to adjust yoga asanas to fit your body mechanics
📿 Engage with unconditional love to grow your Own Sovereignty
🍫 Explore ancient Meso-American rituals of cacao medicine, breathwork, and sacred sound
🤙 Rediscover who you are so that you can lean into your Own Purusha, with joy & abundance
At This Retreat
All Levels Are Welcome.
Whether you're a newcomer to Ashtanga, a seasoned practitioner with decades of experience, or anywhere along the spiritual seeker’s path, you will benefit from John and Julia’s wealth of knowledge. We call all health & wellness facilitators, healers and activists to take part in this journey with us.
Come be a part of a transformative event that is tailored to the distinct path of each individual in their unique, yoga practice!
An open heart is the key ingredient to explore compassion and unconditional love. A retreat setting is the perfect place to let go and be in community, By freeing ourselves from the confines of unprocessed emotions and rigid beliefs, we allow our hearts to open fully. This openness invites deeper connections, empathy, and a true sense of belonging in the Universe.
From the deep grounding of the physical and subtle body through the principle and methodologies of yoga, John and Julia will lift each spirit with dynamic practices of asana, sound and breath. This is an authentic and intensely moving transmission of teaching that will ultimately CHANGE YOUR LIFE.
With ample time for morning asana practice, afternoon workshops, and even handstand play on the beach, “Quiet the Mind, Open the Heart” will offer connection with each other and ample time for rest and rejuvenation.
As we share our stories and experiences through a circle gathering, we will learn from each other and be guided on a nurturing journey through the vast unknown. We will also be treated to an ancient Meso-American ritual of the Cacao Ceremony, reminding us of our essential nature as one human family.
Retreat Venue
The bungalows overlook the luscious property facing an unspoiled beach. Cabarete or Sosúa can be reached by car or taxi in less than 10 minutes. The famous surfers’ beach of Encuentro is within walking distance.
About John & Julia
John Scott
John has been a student of Yoga, of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga since 1987. He is a direct student of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois (Guruji) and studied with him in Mysore, India. During retrospective reverie, John realises that much of his early years at school were spent daydreaming – “eyes fixed out through the window as if travelling to another dimension of reality..”
When does one start yoga? John questions and believes that once you start to question; where are you, where have you come from, what are you, what are you doing and where are you going? …you become aware you are already on the Journey of enquiry, the enquiry into your true nature and purpose for being here on this physical plain. It is through the practice of AVY and deep enquiry into the self that John has brought all his earlier experiences and meditations into his life work of sharing.
John’s teaching is therefore very metaphorical, analytical, technical and often humorous, his teaching style appeals to students of many backgrounds and nationalities, teaching workshops throughout the world. John remains an avid student of yoga and relationships fascinated by the linking of different traditions and cultures through symbols, language and the Counted Method of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.
JULIA GRANT SCOTT
Actor, Dancer, and Yogini, at the age of 18, Julia began her yoga journey, first drawn to Iyengar Yoga and Buddhist Meditation. In 2014 however, when Julia was introduced to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, it was apparent to her that this one dynamic practice encompassed all the magic and wonder of a mystical journey of self-expression and discovery.
Julia met John in 2016 and their two energies fueled a life together of adventure and discovery. Since then, Julia has balanced two lives, travelling between countries from yoga retreats, and between sets immersed in assisting and apprenticing John. In 2017, she completed her 200 hour JSY Teacher Training.
When Julia is teaching and adjusting yoga asana, she draws from her multiple disciplines. She incorporates and integrates relationship skills so that the student feels met, held and supported, allowing for their inner expression to be articulated.
YOUR RETREAT TICKET INCLUDES:
7 Nights Accommodation in a Private Bungalow at Natura Cabana Eco-Boutique Resor
🤸🏻♀️ Transfer to/from Puerto Plata International Airport (POP)
🤸🏻♀️ Daily Ashtanga Mysore Self-Practice or Guided Practice with John & Julia
🤸🏻♀️ Meditation, Chanting, Sound & Pranayama with John & Julia
🤸🏻♀️ Afternoon Yoga Workshops with John & Julia
🤸🏻♀️ Farm-to-Table Brunch every morning
🤸🏻♀️ Fireside Chats with John & Julia
🤸🏻♀️ Cacao Ceremony / Sacred Circle with Ecstatic Love Events
ON YOUR OWN:
Additional excursions, dinner add-on, alcohol + spa offerings, Tarot/Reiki Sessions with Maddie & Alex, etc.
Airfare to/from POP Airport & Travel Insurance
ACCOMODATIONS:
DOUBLE (2) OR QUAD (4) OCCUPANCY
with A/C or fan, kitchenette, fridge and private bathroom – each person gets own queen/king sized bed…
Earlier $2708
Now $2492
Earlier $2208
Now $1992
“The love and sustenance I received over this retreat period nourished me from within and I’ll always embrace this feeling of being supported when I come into suffering, allowing the unity I experienced here to bring me back to conscious awareness and my divine feminine power. John and Julia’s teachings transcends the body and covers my heart with the love and compassion I was thirsting for. Om Hari, Sai Ram. Thank you for sharing your light with us. ”
About Isabella & Laura
Isabella (ERYT-200, YACEP, Certified Rocket & Ashtanga Yoga Instructor) and Laura (RYT-200, Studio Marketing Manager): studio owners, yoga teachers, beach lovers, world travelers, and best friends. The Universe brought them together in 2018 through a series of serendipitous life events. As retreat facilitators, they have been curating wellness experiences for their community since 2019. Their Shala (Heart N Soul Yoga Studio) is a Bespoke and intimate yoga studio in Fairfax, VA (USA) with a destination space in Cabarete/Sosúa, Dominican Republic.
Heart N Soul Yoga Studio hosted John & Julia Scott for their first Dominican Republic Retreat in April 2023 and are thrilled to welcome them back in 2024! Isabella has been a student of John Scott for over 15 years and it is always a great honor to study and fellowship with him.
Our studio also offers YA 200HR Teacher Training Programs, continuing education workshops, sound healing, pranayama + meditation, pop-up classes, and international yoga retreats. You can learn more about us at:
www.heartnsoulyogastudio.com
Sample Retreat Schedule - TBD & Subject to Change (as we FLOW together)
This is a sacred invitation for you to join John & Julia Scott for you to deepen into that next level of expansion, freedom and growth.
Join our destination yoga retreat, held in Cabarete, Dominican Republic, hosted by Heart N Soul Yoga Studio for Scott Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.