Yoga and Meditation Retreats in Mexico
with Charles MacInerney

At left, those hiking through the village are often rewarded with spectacular views like the one below of the magnificent flowers and the ocean, always present in the back ground.

At right- a student buys some bead work from Matilde, one of the more colorful residents.

There are also wonderful examples of Weichel Indian art, pictures and statues made of beads or string pressed into bees wax coated boards. Isabella, who sells the art, has represented the Indian artists for many years, and knows them all well, and can tell you about the artist whose piece you are purchasing. This art form is based upon ancient traditions, and the patterns, images and symbols are received during trances (often peyote induced). Isabella takes a small percentage commission, but most of the money goes to the artist, and helps to support these remote communities that still live traditional lifestyles in the remote Sierra Madre mountains.

There is also a soccer field and baseball diamond where locals and ex-patriots living in Yelapa team up for weekly games. April, our cook, is a regular player in the women's softball league. One of the nicest aspects of not having television, is that villagers make there own entertainment and the community is strengthened.

Mexico
8-Day Retreat
Yoga & Meditation