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Welcome to the AquaHolic Journey RYT 200-hour training in Brazil!

The AquaHolic Yoga Teacher Training is an Internationally accredited certification with the Yoga Alliance. It is more than just a yoga teacher training program; it’s a journey to an unforgettable life experience. If you are ready to encounter new depths of practice, establish lifelong connections and explore unmatched opportunities for personal growth, our transformative programs will inspire you to uncover the fundamental layers of yoga while unearthing the deepest layers of yourself.

The AquaHolic Journey Curriculum

This Yoga Teacher Training program will provide you with the necessary credentials and ability to teach all over the world. Our 200-Hour Curriculum uniquely blends the history and philosophical teachings of yoga with the essential components of asana, anatomy and sequencing. While the curriculum is stacked for an immersive learning experience, the delivery is hands-on and personalized, encouraging a well-rounded approach to developing both your personal practice and your teaching skills. We guarantee you that this experience will be richly informative, empowering, inspiring and completely unforgettable.

The training is specifically designed to help you:
~ Advance your study of asana (including proper alignment, benefits, and contraindications of the physical postures)
~ Understand the principles of anatomy and body mechanics
~ Explore the science and art of sequencing
~ Learn and practice hands-on adjustments
~ See and interpret how energy moves through the body
~ Use props to improve or modify a posture
~ Cultivate your voice, both as a teacher and as an individual
~ Build confidence through practice teaching
~ Gain a broader understanding of yoga history and philosophy
~ Learn and define the Sanskrit names of postures

The Destination

Our Itacaré, Brazil Yoga Teacher Training program will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in your yoga practice and give you a deep sense of the rich culture that Brazil has to offer.
The famous surf town – Itacaré – is located in the center of a very potent land that provides jungle, mountains, rivers, canyons and beautiful beaches to roam and explore. Deep in the Atlantic Rainforest, surrounded by lush green rainforest and bright blue palm tree lined skies, you will find yourself truly connected to Mother Earth.

Itacaré is the thriving cultural and spiritual surf Mecca of Brazil. Home to Brazil’s yoga, art and health scene, it provides a sanctuary in an idyllic, nurturing space, full of the revitalizing qualities of the abundant land. This program focuses on self love and self care as a path to bliss and awakening. The opportunities for massage, surf classes, and yoga are abundant in this beautiful place!

Location and Travel Logistics

Welcome to our hidden tropical oasis, a small family owned hotel close to the beach. You will be staying in bungalows that are hidden under Cacau and Mango trees. Each room has air conditioning, a safety box and of course a bathroom. Rooms sleep one or two Yogis.

In the reception, you find an area to lounge in, and always a happy face. If you look to your left you will also find a bar and (most of the time) a bartender who can provide you with a piece of heaven. Healthy choices or mood boosters are up to you, we are in Brazil – everything is allowed…even for yogis!

You can choose to fly to Ilheus or Salvador. If you fly to Ilheus (a smaller airport where airfairs might be more expensive) you will only need to take a 1 hour cab ride to Itacaré. However if you fly into Salvador’s International Airport, you can either take a cab ride to Itacaré (costs around 800 BRL) or you will cross over to Itaparica island with the ferry and from there take the bus to Itacaré (costs around 50 BRL). Both options take about 6 hours. The Soulful Kind would be happy to help you organize a reliable cab from Ilheus or Salvador if you notify us beforehand by email.

The Investment

$2,995 (early bird special) Double Shared Room

Regular pricing $3,295

$3,295 (early bird special) Single Private Room

Regular pricing $3,595

Early bird pricing is available until March 1st, 2020

Payment plans are available, so please inquire. Tuition must be paid in full by August 31st, 2020.
Costs include housing, breakfast and lunch for the duration of the training.

Package prices vary based on your selected room category. Airfare and general ground transportation costs are separate and not included in this package.

What’s Included

~ 200-Hour Program Tuition
~ Training Manuals
~ Accommodation for 23 Nights (September 30th – October 23rd)
~ 2 Healthy Meals Daily
~ Specialty Retreat Classes (Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra and more!)
~ Group Excursion
~ All Gratuities

Prerequisite

6-12 months of a consistent yoga practice. Must be at least 16 years old.

The Schedule

This 3 week immersive and intensive program, will be scheduled as a destination format, with 20 days of training and 2 days off for free time to explore.

The first day of training is Thursday October 1st and the last day of training is Thursday October 22nd. Daily Breakfast and lunch are included!

Plan on traveling and arriving on or before September 30th, and departing on October 23rd or later. The accommodations are yours from September 30th through October 23rd, giving you plenty of time to explore and enjoy!!

Meet your Lead Instructor and Hosts

AQUAHOLIC JOURNEY IS HAPPY TO COLLABORATE WITH THE AMAZING SOULFUL KIND TO HOST OUR COMING YTT IN MARCH. PREPARE YOURSELF FOR A HIGHLY REWARDING EXPERIENCE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO GUIDING YOU INTO YOUR NEXT PERSONAL JOURNEY. WELCOME!

LEAD INSTRUCTOR ~ Tiffany Zoldan – E-RYT 200 ~ Intuitive Healer ~ Womb Mystic

Tiffany has spent 13 years as a dedicated practitioner of yoga, because she loves the joy and freedom that arises from the merging of movement, breath, rhythm and flow.
In Tiffany’s yoga classes she uses intelligent sequencing, visualizations, positive affirmations, and breath-work to create a meditative flow, while still focusing on proper body alignment, offering a safe and nurturing environment for all who practice with her.
Tiffany completed her Yoga Alliance RYT 200 Yoga Teacher Training in 2011 with YogaWorks in Los Angeles. She is also a certified Barre Instructor and has a passion for music, traveling the world and the outdoors. Tiffany currently resides in the desert, but her obsession with being near the water, naturally led her to teaching Standup Paddle Board Yoga, and founding “Aquaholic Yoga” at Lake Las Vegas.
Tiffany offers Paddle Board Yoga Teacher Trainings, hosts global Yoga and Wellness Retreats, leads Corporate Mindfulness & Gratitude Workshops, and Women’s circles worldwide. She is also accredited with the Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT and YACEP.

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The Goddess Rising Yoga Retreat November 15-22, 2020

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A glimpse into the Goddess Rising Retreat

THE GODDESS YOGA RETREAT

Join Tiffany Zoldan for a beach yoga retreat in beautiful Tulum, Mexico in November of 2020. This is a chance to ignite your SOUL, awaken your inner GODDESS, step into your POWER and connect with your TRIBE! Explore the Mayan ruins and jungle landscape of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea, all while deepening your yoga practice, absorbing a gentle ocean breeze, and setting life-affirming daily intentions.

THE PURPOSE

The mission behind this retreat – to get in touch with your true self, and awaken your inner Goddess while recognizing any barriers within, and releasing / breaking those barriers in order to move on and love yourself. Being a Goddess means being pampered and indulging the mind, body and spirit. The embodiment of this retreat to “fill up our cup” whether it’s by eating the scrumptious local food, treating yourself to a massage, skinny dipping in the ocean or enjoying some cocktails, you have permission to INDULGE!

THE REASON

Women are divine beings often spending time comparing themselves to other women instead of elevating one another and working together as a support system. By coming to this retreat we plan on pealing off the layers, letting go of any factors holding us back, digging deep to unveil our feminine powers, all while connecting with our tribe.

THE WAY

We strike a balance between solo, reflective time, and social time. Through self-care practices, intelligently sequenced warming flows, meditations and walks on the beach, and powerful daily intentions, and SOUL ACTIVATING inner work, we will become the embodiment of love and the bricklayers of a cooperative human future. Expect to rid yourself of negativity through dance and movement, healing rituals, and emotional exercises that aid in the transformative process of LETTING GO and AWAKENING THE DIVINE FEMININE WITHIN YOU!

THE LOCATION

Tulum, Mexico is about an 80 minute drive south of the Cancun Airport. Tulum is perhaps one of the most spiritually abundant little beach towns I’ve ever experienced. You can’t walk down the beach without gazing upon someone meditating, or practicing yoga. The food is healthy and delicious. The Caribbean Sea is warm and healing. People wake up for the sunrise over the ocean and climb towers to see it set over the jungle. The friendly community is off the grid but features comfortable amenities, and many healing services, from massage to clay baths to sweat lodges. Whether you seek to explore the Mayan Ruins and mystical cenotes underground crystal clear water caves, or simply lay in a hammock on the beach with a cocktail, THIS is a week to live in rhythm with nature’s cycles. This video captures the essence of what Tulum offers:

THE VILLA

Our private oceanfront villa combines the best of both worlds – privacy, spaciousness and chicness of our own 5 bedroom beach house, and the top quality service of a well-reputed resort. Where else would you have the option to ask for “room service” while staying at a beach house? Especially since ZAMAS Que Fresco restaurant is one of the best in Tulum, with seafood brought in fresh daily right out of the sea.

As soon as you walk through the gates, you will either want to change into your swimming suit and dive straight into the pool or head to the beach across the street. You will love burying your feet in the soft white sand, savoring the feeling of being on vacation in one of the best places in Riviera Maya.

CHECK OUT THE VILLA’S DETAILS

This charming vacation house is nothing short of a beach bohemian’s dream. Designed with beautifully decorated rooms, high ceilings, antique hacienda doors and furniture, the house exudes a Mexican Caribbean laid-back feel that Tulum beach is so famous for.

With 5 large bedrooms, 3 ½ bathrooms, a yoga palapa, dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen we will have the freedom to prepare our own lunches at home and spend the day on the beach, swimming, paddle boarding and snorkeling. If you want to explore Tulum, the beach road is at your doorstep, and the town of Tulum is a short bike ride away.

RETREAT PRICING

Ranges from $1,775 to $2,975 with various room options in between. Both shared and private rooms are available.

Price INCLUDES:

▪ Beautiful accommodations (tax & tip included)

▪ Daily morning Vinyasa yoga, Women’s circles, Powerful Inner work sessions and meditation.

▪ One Sound Healing Session

▪ Breakfast and Dinner each day except for two off-site dinners.

Price DOES NOT Include:

▪ Airfare

▪ Transportation to and from airport or around Tulum

▪ Excursions/bike & kayak rentals

▪ Additional healing services

▪ One off-site dinner

THE FOOD

The food at the resort is fresh, plentiful, healthy and delicious with a Mexican flare. The meal plan is based on the philosophy of “from the earth to your plate,” so preservatives and processed foods are not part of it. There will be lots of fresh fruits and veggies, with local fish and chicken options. Cocktails are not included, however, this is also a RETREAT FOR YOUR TASTEBUDS so feel free to INDULGE!

Restaurants nearby are quaint and amazing, so I have planned a couple of nights out to enjoy.

THE SCHEDULE

We are arriving in Tulum on Sunday, November 15th. Plan to depart on Sunday November 22nd.

ADVENTURES

You’ll find much to do in your off-time in Tulum. The city features Mayan ruins, cenotes (underground water lagoons), wind and kite surfing, nature preserves and more. The reservations desk can help you book these trips.

THE YOGA PRACTICE AND BEYOND

Tiffany is a trauma recovery certified E-RYT 200 yoga instructor and mindfulness coach who will guide you through a safe yoga practice and inner work exercises. Morning classes will be all-level Vinyasa style, appropriate for most practitioners with some yoga experience. Experienced practitioners will be invited to deepen the practice according to the body’s needs. Afternoon sessions will focus on the inner work, as we explore our own personal boundaries and rise above the barriers that hold us back.

WHAT TO EXPECT: On your first evening of arrival, we will meet for dinner and then continue with welcome discussion and gentle flow. You will start each day with morning yoga and meditation under the Villa’s Palapa, followed by a delicious healthy brunch. There will be time to enjoy the sunshine, relax, read, get a massage. or explore many of Tulum’s sights. After all the yoga, healthy eating, discussion and sunshine, you will return home as a healthier and happier you – body, mind and spirit.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE:

Arrival on Sunday November 15th – 7:00 pm dinner, followed by 8:30 pm Orientation meeting and gentle yoga. Since this is a travel day, no other meals will be provided.

Monday the 16th – 8:00 am Meditation or Beach Walk, 9:00 am Warm Yoga Flow, 10:30 am Brunch, Free time for sunshine, swimming, excursions, or exploring Tulum on your own. Then 4:30 pm-5:30 pm Afternoon Inner work Session, 7pm Dinner OUT as a group.

Tuesday the 17th – 8:00-10:30 am same as the 16th, Optional Day Excursion, then 6:30 pm Dinner at the Villa, 8:00 pm Inner Work session

Wednesday the 18th – Sunrise Sun Salutations and Power Yoga at 6:30 am followed by an optional floating river meditation and hike through the Muyil Ruins.

Thursday the 19th – Optional morning SUP yoga, free time to enjoy the beautiful private lagoon, and then 5 pm Yin yoga followed by dinner at 6:30 pm. At 8:30pm we will relax and restore during a memorable Sound Healing Session.

Friday the 20th – Same as the 16th with optional afternoon Mayan Cacao Ceremony and Temazcal (Sweat Lodge) Dinner will be on your own.

Saturday the 21st – Optional Sunrise Sun Salutations at 6:30 am, then free time to enjoy your last full day in Tulum as you wish. Dinner at at 6:30 pm, followed by Ecstatic Dancing.

Sunday the 22nd – 8:00 am Warm Yoga Flow and 9:30 am Brunch to accommodate early departures. Since this is a travel day, no other meals will be provided.

ADD-ONS

Depending on your desires, we have the opportunity to enjoy some additional Workshops! If you are interested in any of these activities, please share in the comment section. If there is enough of a demand, I will organize the workshop!

  • SUP ‘Stand-up Paddle board’ yoga on our own private lagoon. Click here for more info!
  • Mayan Cooking class
  • Si’an Kaan River floating
  • Temazcal (Sweat Lodge) Ceremony. Click here for more info.

ROOMS AND DETAILED PRICING

All-inclusive costs includes Breakfast and Dinner (excluding one night to dine out) taxes and $15 per day tips to resort. Group is limited and will likely sell out quickly, so reserve today! There is an option to pay $500 today to hold your spot, and the remaining balance by January 1st, 2020.

THE MASTER SUITE ~ SOLD OUT!!! 1 Private Master King ~ Top Floor with an Ocean view & Private Bathroom

$2975 – private (single occupancy)

$2200 – shared bed (per person)

THE KING ~ 1 Private King ~ Top Floor with shared bathroom

$2650 – private (single occupancy)

$1975 – shared bed (per person)

THE QUEEN ~ SOLD OUT!!! Private Queen ~ Top Floor with an ocean view, shared bathroom

$2550 – private (single occupancy)

$1875 – shared bed (per person)

THE DOWNSTAIRS KING ~ Semi Private King ~ First Floor, overlooked by 2 single beds on Mezzanine level (shared bathroom)

$2450 – private (single occupancy)

$1975 – shared bed (per person)

THE TWIN ~ 2 Single Beds ~ Mezzanine Level overlooking Kitchen (shared room/bathroom)

$1775 – single bed

$1775 – single bed

THE SINGLE ~ 2 Single Beds ~ Mezzanine Level overlooking downstairs King (shared room/bathroom)

$1875 – single bed

$1875 – single bed

TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Enter your NAME, EMAIL & SPECIFIED ROOM that you desire! You will be sent an invoice for the total amount with the option to pay $500 now. The remaining balance is due by September 1st 2020. Please let me know your intentions!

CANCELLATION POLICY: If you cancel more than 60 days prior to retreat, you will receive a credit to use for future Aquaholic Yoga retreats, (no cash refunds). If you cancel less than 30 days prior to retreat, no refunds or credits are offered as we will still have to pay the resort for your spot.

LOGISTICS

• Fly into & out of the Cancun, Mexico airport. Arrive suggested by early afternoon on first day and depart anytime on final day.

• Shuttle packages available at additional charge from airport to resort. Prices range from $209 USD per shuttle roundtrip for 1-2 guests to $255 USD per roundtrip for up to 10 guests.

• You will need a valid passport when entering & leaving the country. Plan accordingly.

• Rooms are booked first come / first serve – doubles generally fill first. First included meal is dinner on first night & last included meal is breakfast on final day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to and from the airport?

We will arrange transportation for you in accordance with the resort, and a reliable resource they have used for years. The ride is about 90 minutes and I will help coordinate to share rides once you have your flight. Shuttle packages available at additional charge from airport to resort. Prices range from $209 USD roundtrip for 1-2 guests to $255 USD roundtrip for up to 10 guests. Renting a car is another option!

Do I have Internet access?

If you bring your laptop, wifi is available in the Villa and Resort.

Is gratuity included?

$15 Gratuity per day is included in the rate for the staff.

For all other questions, please inquire!

Until we meet in Paradise,

Tiffany

Hi, I’m Tiffany & I’m an AquaHolic

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It all started with a family trip to Venezuela when I was a kid. It was the first time I had ever seen water so blue…aquamarine to be exact. We were flying to a place called Margarita Island, and as I looked out the airplane window, I was dazzled by the various colors of aqua and turquoise below. Considering I grew up in Canada and had been accustomed to grey skies and cold weather, I was shocked that colors like this actually  existed in nature. That was it! I decided then and there that I was going to travel the world to discover the perfect white sand beaches and azure seas.

Fast forward to now, and while I have searched far and wide for the most beautiful beaches in the world, from the South Pacific to the Caribbean, Australia to Europe, Asia to South America, I’ve been blown away by the awe-inspiring pieces of paradise I’ve been blessed enough to visit. However, I realized over the years that it wasn’t enough for me to just visit these places, I wanted to choose one and live there… and this is where the story begins.

See this blog is called AquaHolic JOURNEY for a reason. I know it’s cliche, but it’s really not about the destination, it’s about the journey. If it had been up to me, I would’ve moved to a bohemian beach town years ago, but I’ve had to learn patience, which is MUCH easier said than done for me.

I also met, fell in love with, and married my soulmate, and somehow convinced him to take this crazy journey with me, although he didn’t need much convincing since he is a water lover also.

We have much more in common then our wanderlust and love of the ocean though. We are both Pisces, exactly one week apart in age, we were both born and raised in Canada, but are also American (thanks to each of our American Mom’s) and we adore our family. Oddly we met in Vegas where we currently reside, but that’s another story.

Back to patience…the virtue I just do not have (sigh) I’ve had to learn patience because my husband is rational and realistic, and I am a dreamer. Luckily for me he makes dreams come true, and he does so with careful thought-out planning. Needless to say we put our plans into motion, and have been moving forward, albeit slow and steady. Not to mention our plans have changed and evolved over the 8 years we’ve been together, and so have we. Our goal is still same, but we certainly upped the anti…We started out as a young couple without a care in the world and no responsibilities, to a more practical duo who got married and bought a house. After a lot of work and saving, plus a ton of market research in various beach locations around the globe, we purchased our plot of land in our dream destination. Now, we are ALL in with 2 baby girls, a mortgage, a motorcycle, some land and a dream… So THIS story is not so much about MY journey as a free spirited gypsy soul…because while I am still all of those things, I am now part of a fabulous and fearless foursome, and together WE are on an AquaHolic journey to living a life by the sea.

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This journey will include all things related to water in our lives, including my two natural water births I had over the last two years. It will cover the progressional steps we are taking to start our business, learn a new language, move to a foreign country with our beach babies in tow. Also, we may live in the desert right now, but I’m on the lake as much as possible teaching SUP Yoga, planning my yoga retreats, and using the water to get my pre-baby body back~ whether it’s through swimming or mermaiding;)

So if you’ve ever dreamed about leaving the rat race for the beach pace, my hope is our journey will inspire you. Even if you are choosing to live a more authentic life by tapping into your own dreams and pursuing them, I would love to know what your passions are!! It takes courage, faith and perseverance to make a dream become reality, so be prepared to hear the up’s and down’s and everything in between when it comes to ours.

I’m Tiffany and I’m and AquaHolic. Who are you, and what are your passions?

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