The 12th AS I AM, an authentic experience of true yoga.
The AS I AM Yoga Retreat caters to those searching for a no-holds-barred yoga program.
FULL RETREAT ITINERARY
WHAT’S THE GENERAL PROGRAM?
This is our daily practice for the week.
Morning Meditations
Through lectures, skill-specific training, and open meditations you’ll learn to recognize, stabilize, and then command the four primary functions of your mind.
Afternoon Breathing Workshops
To increase your lung capacity, diaphragm strength, and sensitivity to body sensations you’ll learn a set of traditional breathing techniques that progress from simple to advanced.
Evening Rituals
The mystical experience of yoga is a state of awe that comes by feeling life as infinite and unknowable. The evening meditations use symbolic actions and repetition to provoke awe.
Asana Postures
The retreat uses one sequence that targets the spine and hips to specifically support meditation. Breathwork is also tied into the postures to provide a real sense of “prana” or yogic power in the body.
*For more details check out the itinerary to the left.
During one retreat, a few of us went down to record a breathwork session.
LAKE ATITLAN, GUATEMALA
LOCATION: Jaibalito, Sololá Department, Guatemala: Jaibalito is the smallest and most quaint town on the Lake. With only 1000 inhabitants, mostly local Mayan families. People often find this the most authentic village.
SACRED GARDEN YOGA
Sacred Garden Yoga is a kind family-owned retreat center surrounded by nature, providing the perfect environment to rediscover yourself and deeply connect with the rhythm of life. Plus, an insane view from the yoga studio!
Off the grid.
Solar-powered.
Organic garden.
Nestled in nature.
REGARDING TRAVEL, VISAS, & COVID
1) Guatemala does not require VISAS
2) Both Guatemala and the US will require a negative COVID Test within three days of the flight.
*There is a reliable testing facility the retreat owners and guests have used.
3) Retreat cost does not include airfare
*If you have specific questions feel free to reach out.
Some Testimonials
“Spending a weekend with Eben Oroz is a transformational experience.”
“Hands down, AS I AM was one of the best experiences I have had in my life. From the first moment I walked into the space, it felt sacred and it only deepened from there.”
“AS I AM offers a rare experience of true yoga.”
“This was an authentic yoga experience in which we were all able to deepen our practice no matter the level.”
Alone in India
I replicated the yoga I did my first time in India. Cooped up with three books and no distractions, I practiced and practiced more.
It resulted in very powerful personal realizations about who I am and what I want. But that was all backdrop to the elevated physical energy and persistent mental calm.
But, most enchanting of all was experiencing the spiritual epiphanies that yoga philosophies work hard to explain but fail to fully express. That’s why yogis practice!
The process of this deeper yoga led to “deeper” results. I kept this routine we do in AS I AM up for two months.
It is a serious honor to share this deep dive.
Thank you
Eben Oroz