hatha yoga in Austin Texas
 Yoga and Writing Retreats in Mexico
with Charles MacInerney
hatha yoga in Austin Texas

Schedule - Snorkeling Trip

During the retreat we schedule an optional boat trip that includes snorkeling, and a wonderful lunch. Depending upon how rough the ocean is we sometimes cross Banderas Bay to the Marrietas Islands and other times we head down the coast to the remote village of Posota.

Any time you venture out into Banderas Bay, you are likely to see manta rays, dolphins or whales. We hire a private boat for these excursions so that we can stop and watch if we do see a pod of whales.

Both trips include swimming, snorkeling, great beaches, and a fantastic lunch.

On the Marrietas Islands trip we snorkel at the volcanic reefs, and watch the blue footed booby nesting and then swim. Meanwhile, our guides fish for lunch and prepare a meal on the beach for us.

The water is warm and clear, and the tropical fish are a riot of colors, shapes, and sizes. one of the nicest aspects of Banderas Bay is that it is a nursing ground for Humpback whales and dolphins, and the dolphins patrol the two deep water channels connecting the bay to the ocean, to keep sharks out. The entire bay is almost shark free!

After a few hours of snorkeling, participants relax on one of the beautiful beaches.

On the Posota trip we visit a small fishing village of about 70 people that does not have  electricity or any roads. Their only connection to the rest of Mexico is a daily water taxi.

The villagers have a small restaurant and prepare a 4 course meal of sea food that is exceptionally good.

The three beaches at Posota allow participants as much seclusion as they desire. The beach shown on the right is great for snorkeling. In addition to a host of colorful fish including schools, occassionally snorkelers are able to get close to manta rays that play in these waters.

The beach shown at left is famous for its larger waves. Those participants who are little more adventurous can enjoy body surfing and generally getting tossed around by powerful waves.

The main beach at Posota is close to the village and many participants love the chance to practice their spanish. At left two participants help some of the local children with their homework.

Posota offers a chance to see a very traditional indian culture, unspoiled by electricity and all that it brings with it.

Schedule of Retreat

 

 

 
UPCOMING RETREATS with Charles MacInerney
April
10-13, 2008
- Sold Out -
Yoga & Writing
Alma de Mujer Center
Austin, Texas
May
9-11, 2008
(Mother's Day Weekend)
 Yoga & Meditation
Margaret Austin Center
Chappell Hill, Texas
June
20-22, 2008
 Texas Yoga Retreat
Barsana Dham, Austin, Texas
July
12-19, 2008
 Yoga & Meditation
Villa Sumaya Retreat Center,
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
October
 2-5, 2008
 Yoga & Writing
Stump Sprouts Retreat Center
Massachusetts
November
7-9, 2008
 8th Annual
Texas Yoga Retreat
Barsana Dham, Austin, Texas
November
15-22, 2008
Yoga & Meditation
Los Naranjos Retreat Center, Yelapa, Mexico
December
5-7, 2008
 Yoga & Meditation
Margaret Austin Center
Chappell Hill, Texas
February
14-21, 2009
 Yoga & Writing
Villa Sumaya Retreat Center,
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
March
6-8, 2009
 Raja Yoga Retreat
Margaret Austin Center
Chappell Hill, Texas
March
14-21, 2009
 Yoga & Writing
Los Naranjos Retreat Center,
Yelapa, Mexico