Are you ready to say "hola" to your brightest future?
A big hello and warm hug to you. I hope this finds you and your loved ones well.
As you're reading this, I'm savoring the vibrant culture of New York in the summer, all the while sidestepping the swamp-like humidity New York is known for. Yes, it is possible! I do it by simply working with nature and opening windows to allow the cross breeze when the cool air is flowing, and closing them, drawing curtains and turning on fans and AC when it's not. It's remarkable how by mindfully cooling the home in a low tech way lengthens the periods where we don't even need a fan!
I choose to stay in the coolest part of the house during the extreme heat of the day immersing myself in creative projects and then frock up later in the early evening to enjoy the city. Today I'm picking the new color palette for our home. Will the yoga room be painted in Misty Lilac or Hidden Sanctuary? Will the halls buzz with Cinder Rose or Raspberry Pudding? As I enjoy these not so guilty pleasures it seems a good time to share with you the transformative power and profound beauty of taking a retreat, something I do at least once a year, whether it be for love, spiritual, or professional growth, and remind you that the early bird window on our own retreat is only open till August 15th.
Retreats are a precious gift of time and contemplation we give ourselves; a conscious decision to step out of our regular rhythm and into a space where we can truly connect with our innermost purpose. This is a sacred holy-day to recalibrate, to remember what truly matters in our lives, and to renew our commitment to our personal truths. The power of this process is something I've personally experienced and have witnessed in many individuals.
The upcoming "The Golden Threshold," a 7-Day Yoga and Sacred Medicine Immersion in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico promises to be a creative rebirth and I really hope you can join me. As with any creative project we are always tweaking, and in this instance I would like to rename the retreat "The Golden Shadow" as this is a clearer way to understand the intention of the retreat. The term Golden Shadow comes from Jung and it speaks to the brilliant parts of ourselves that are yet to be unleashed, our latent creative potential if you will.
I'm not going to change the name though because it's more fun to live with imperfection and accept the things I choose to change and the things I don't. The tyranny of perfection is a part of female conditioning that limits how we show up in the world. It is not kind, it's demanding and unforgiving and relentless, a bit like all the _ISMS, racism, classism, sexism that need systematic unraveling.
So the original name stays, I save the hours I need to redecorate my home, an expression of appreciation and celebration for life, and to tune into and support the work of change makers and organizations that I am aligned with like Free and Equal Elections Foundation, the name says it all. Among other projects, they are using AI to hold those in public office accountable and joyfully working to this long term goal that many would say can't be done. Oh and yes this is an example of female leadership.
Don't you want to hang out with a bunch of really cool women hanging by a pool, soaking in hot springs, doing yoga every morning? Not to mention immersing yourself in the magic and rituals of Mexico, a temazcal ceremony (an ancient indigenous sweat lodge) and a sacred medicine ceremony (psilocybin mushrooms). All this to nurture your creativity and deepen your commitment to living a sacred life. "The Golden Threshold" provides the perfect backdrop for accessing your heart, dreams, and imagination.
And yes if you choose you can get a massage or another amazing spa treatment while you allow your brightest future to manifest.
The retreat is taking place from December 10 to 16, 2023. Are you going to register and secure your Early Bird discount? You are a smart steward of household funds after all, and the second smartest thing you could do after investing in this amazing opportunity is to choose to save money!
Early bird registration is only open until August 15, 2023.
To view the full program, please visit the following link: https://www.ambayoganyc.net/retreat-mexico
(we encourage you to look on a computer rather than on your phone:)
For any questions just email me at annmarie@ambayoganyc.net and to book a discovery call, please visit: https://www.ambayoganyc.net/retreatdiscoverycall
There is an application process to ensure safety which begins with the discovery call to see if participants are a good fit, then a health survey and if all goes well here participants proceed to registration. Included in the price is a 2 month pre-retreat pass which includes free online yoga and mediation, reading lists, playlists and community building. Also, we offer a 1 month post retreat program to amplify your integration process.
We'd love to see you, at the "The Golden Threshold" to share this unforgettable experience of self-discovery, creativity and renewal.
Pick up the phone - +1 917 792 1551,
Much love and respect,
Ann-Marie
