Active adventures on a yoga retreat

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Active Adventures on a Yoga Retreat
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• Taking part in a yoga retreat is a fantastic way
  to deepen your practice. Youll likely get to
  spend a lot of time in a beautiful, natural
  setting, with fellow travelers who share many of
  your same interests. Yoga retreats are a great
  way to truly immerse yourself in the practice of
  yoga.
• Depending on the type of retreat that youre
  attending, there might be also be a variety of
  excursions worth exploring as well. While the
  yoga postures, breathing techniques, and
  meditation will have you focused on your internal
  state during classes, you might also enjoy the
  option to explore a bit of your external world as
  well.

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• While different destinations will offer varying
  opportunities, its almost always worthwhile to
  venture out a bit to see more of the area youre
  visiting, getting a feel for the landscape and
  the culture. So if youd like to mix in a bit of
  excitement and adventure to your time away, we
  encourage you to make the most of your travels.
  With that in mind, here are a few of the options
  we think youll find rewarding if you venture to
  Los Cabos
• Sea Kayaking
• When staying near the ocean, its wonderful to
  have a view of the water. Even

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• more inspiring is to have a view from the water.
  Leaving shore in a sea kayak gives you a
  tremendous freedom and a tremendous perspective
  as you look back toward shore. Kayaking is
  particularly beautiful on the Baja peninsula
  where you have the sharp contrast between the
  arid desert and mountains surrounded by the deep
  blue sea.
• In addition to paddling out on the open water
  between calmer coves, youll also have the
  opportunity to snorkel along some rocky reefs
  that offer an abundance of colorful fish and sea
  life. You might even catch sight of a couple of
  whales in the right season.

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• Whale Watching
• Here in Baja, whale migration season starts
  around the last week of December and extends
  until the end of March, peaking in late-January
  and February. During that time, there are gray
  whales and humpbacks that swim our waters,
  following the nutrient-rich plankton that they
  feed upon and seeking out warmer waters to calve
  their young.
• While you can often spot these majestic creatures
  from the beach, getting out on the water in a
  private boat tour gives you the chance to get a
  closer view. The boat ride will take you from the
  Cabo marina out past the famed Cabo Arch and
  Lovers Beach to open water. Keep your eyes
  peeled and you might even get lucky enough to see
  a full breach!

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• Surfing
• Surfing is another activity that can be the
  perfect complement to your yoga practice. Youve
  probably heard the phrases go with the flow and
  ride the waves. If you get out in the ocean with
  a surfboard, youll be able to experience this in
  an entirely new way.
• Surfing is a fantastic way to get in synch with
  the rhythms of nature and the sea. Catching a
  wave can be challenging, but with expert
  instruction, youll be up on your board in no
  time. We highly recommend surf lessons for
  beginners. It will make the experience a whole
  lot more satisfying.

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• Hiking
• Heading out for a hike is an excellent way to get
  to acquainted with a new destination. With a
  sturdy set of hiking boots and a well-marked
  trail, youll get to see the landscape and
  possibly wildlife - up close and personal.
• In Baja, there are options to hike up in the
  mountains, up dried out river beds, or along the
  coastline. You can set out on your own or take a
  guided hike where a trained naturalist will
  explain a bit about the flora and fauna as well
  as the cultural and geologic history of the area.

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• Horseback riding
• Horseback riding is another great option for
  exploring a new area. You get to cover a lot of
  ground and your trusty steed will do most of the
  work. Saunter along the beach, head out to the
  point for a stunning view, and enjoy your time
  hunkered down in the saddle. Giddyup!
• Visit Local Towns
• When traveling to new places, its always nice to
  visit a nearby city or town to get a feel for how
  the locals live. See the sights, pop into a
  neighborhood café, shop the stores for
  handicrafts, or check out the art scene at a
  couple of galleries.

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• In Los Cabos, options include the bustling
  tourist town of Cabo San Lucas, the quieter
  colonial town of San Jose and the quaint artist
  community of Todos Santos. Each offers a unique
  experience and a different window into local life
  at the tip of the Baja peninsula.
• When you leave home for a yoga retreat, your
  first priority will obviously be to dive deep
  into the practices of yoga and meditation. If
  your schedule permits, then its a great idea to
  take some extra time to explore the area and head
  out on an adventure. Youll likely find it to be
  a rewarding complement to your retreat one that
  will broaden your horizons and make the whole
  experience even more rewarding.

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• Prana del Mar is a premier beachfront yoga
  retreat center in mexico. Located at the southern
  tip of the Baja peninsula featuring luxurious
  rooms suites, delicious cuisine
  internationally-acclaimed yoga teachers. Come on
  a yoga vacation to one of the most beautiful
  mexico yoga retreats yoga retreats in Mexico.
  For more details, visit us at pranadelmar.com