Do you love traveling? Seeing the world, amazing nature and interesting people? Traveling with a group of like minded yogis enhances the experience in so many beautiful ways! A sense of ease and patience is brought to the trip when everyone is acting mindfully and kindly in the world. It’s really the best way to interact in the present moment, no matter what continent you’re on!
Refresh Weekend Retreat with Mary Veal and Julie Allen
Kashi Ashram, Sebastian, FL
January 5th – 7th, 2024
Join Green Tara Yoga teachers Julie Allen and Mary Veal for a relaxing weekend of yoga at Kasha Ashram in Sebastian, Florida, January 5th – 7th, 2024. Need a weekend away? Want to spend some down time after the holidays with your yoga friends? This is the perfect opportunity to decompress, recharge and lift your spirit. Enjoy yoga classes, yoga nidra, art projects, group activities, meditation, kirtan, satsang or none of the above! It’s your time, so practice or just relax, whatever you need most. We’ll have daily activities as well as lots of free time.
Proof of full Covid vaccination is required to attend. Masks may be required for indoor spaces. Protocols may change without notice. Cancellation fee of $150.
Weekend accommodations include all meals and are priced per person.
Shirdi House:
Double Room $595
Shirdi Annex:
Double Private Bath $650
Cancellation fee of $150.
Ancient Kingdoms Yoga Retreat **SOLD OUT!**
A Mary Veal Yoga Retreat
Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam
November 8th – 27th, 2023
Price includes airfare from MIA, lodging and most meals.
$5,195 includes international airfare from MIA
(or $3,895 if you book your own flights)
Thailand: Bangkok
Laos: Luang Prabang, Mekong River Cruise, Vientiane
Cambodia: Phnom Penh, Angkor Wat
Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Booking Instructions:
1. Call Overseas Adventure Travel Reservations at 1-800-955-1925. Open Monday – Saturday 9am-7pm EST.
2. Tell the Travel Counselor that you would like to reserve the Ancient Kingdoms for November 8, 2023
3. Mention the group code: G3-26667
4. The required deposit on this adventure is $350 per person. Deposits can be made by check or credit card (American Express not accepted).
5. Purchase the optional travel protection plan to maximize your coverage.
*Dates, Prices and Itinerary may be subject to change*
Learn more about the 2023 itinerary of this program at: www.oattravel.com/LVC
Veer off Southeast Asia’s trodden paths to uncover the glory days of lost empires and immerse yourself in the vibrant cultures that have emerged in their wakes. Traveling the Indochina peninsula through Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, you’ll connect with locals who will share their homes, markets, and schools with you. In our small group, we’ll slip into daily life in Southeast Asia for A Day in the Life of a Laotian village, where we’ll meet young schoolchildren and Hmong villagers. Get a glimpse into the future of the region during a visit to a local school; absorb the quiet tranquility of the early morning as you participate in an alms-giving ceremony with local monks; and truly get a taste of local life here when you join a Laotian family for a Home-Hosted Dinner.
And, with a local Trip Experience Leader by our side throughout this adventure, you’ll get a uniquely local perspective on Southeast Asia’s history and traditions as you explore this fascinating part of the world. Behold temples and shrines devoted to Buddhist, Hindu, and animist worship; romantic remnants of French Colonial architecture; and gilded palaces that were once graced by royalty. From the grandeur of Angkor Wat’s temples to the simplicity of life along the Mekong River, it’s an Asian adventure like none other.
This trip is hosted by Mary Veal and will include yoga daily. Please register and pay your deposit of $350 to hold your spot. Balance due 90 days prior to travel. All rooms are double occupancy, no single rooms. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months after your scheduled return to the U.S. Contact Mary Veal at [email protected] or 561-385-8003 with any questions. Proof of full Covid vaccination including one booster is required to attend.
Sample Itinerary:
DAY 1: Depart U.S.
DAY 2: Arrive Bangkok, Thailand
DAY 3: Discover Bangkok, Local home visit, Exclusive cooking lesson & lunch
DAY 4: Explore Bangkok, Visit Grand Palace, Chaopraya River dinner cruise
DAY 5: Explore Ayutthaya, Koh Kerd Village visit
DAY 6: Bangkok, Fly to Luang Prabang, Laos
DAY 7: Cruise the Mekong River, Village visit, Explore Pak Ou Cave
DAY 8: Alms-giving ceremony, A Day in the Life of a local village, visit Village school
DAY 9: Fly to Vientiane, Home-Hosted Dinner
DAY 10: Vientiane, Meet a Buddhist monk, C.O.P.E. Center tour
DAY 11: Vientiane, Fly to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Visit the Champey Academy of Arts
DAY 12: Phnom Penh, Visit Killing Fields of Choeung Ek & Tuol Sleng Prison Museum
DAY 13: Phnom Penh, Overland to Siem Reap
DAY 14: Siem Reap, Visit a floating village, Explore Angkor
DAY 15: Siem Reap, Explore Angkor Wat temples
DAY 16: Siem Reap, Optional Banteay Srei tour, Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam
DAY 17: Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta discovery
DAY 18: Ho Chi Minh City, Optional tour: Traditional water puppet show, cyclo-rickshaw ride & dinner
DAY 19: Ho Chi Minh City, Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
DAY 20: Return to U.S.
Ultimate Australia and New Zealand Yoga Retreat *SOLD OUT!*
A Mary Veal Yoga Retreat
September 2024
TWO OPTIONS!
1. Australia AND New Zealand
September 5, 2024 – September 29, 2024
Includes Australia, New Zealand and international airfare from Miami
$10,090
2. Australia ONLY
September 5, 2024 – September 22, 2024
Includes Australia and international airfare from Miami
$6,995
Price includes airfare from MIA, lodging and most meals.
Price if you book your own airfare is:
Australia and New Zealand: $7,790
Australia Only: $4,695
Booking Instructions:
1. Call Overseas Adventure Travel Reservations at 1-800-955-1925. Open Monday – Friday: 9am-8pm (ET), Saturday: 9am-6pm (ET), Sunday: 9am-6pm
2. Tell the Travel Counselor that you would like to reserve Ultimate Australia and POST TRIP New Zealand with Mary Veal Yoga Group September 5th, 2024. (Tell them to match Mary Veal’s itinerary)
3. Mention the group code: G4-26667
4. The required deposit on this adventure is $350 per person. Deposits can be made by. check or credit card (American Express not accepted).
5. Purchase the optional travel protection plan to maximize your coverage.
6. You must state any flight preferences at the time of making your deposit. (EX. Business Class, Aisle Seat or Specified Airline)
Australia is an incredibly diverse country, and is home to so many different wonderful cultures and communities. But there is something truly unique that links everyone together here – a one-of-a-kind shared spirit and attitude that is the Australian way of life.
From laid-back attitudes to a serious love of nature and sports, there’s one thing Aussies are known for, it’s their easy-going, friendly attitude. Of course food, events, art and history are all vital parts of the Australian culture, but what really distinguishes an Aussie is his or her laid-back outlook on life. It’s the reason you’ll hear the words “no worries, mate” exchanged between strangers on the street. Most of all, it’s about putting aside stress to appreciate the good things in life that are right in front of you.
From the red sands of Uluru to the clear blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef and the flora- and fauna-rich rainforests, Australia is blessed with some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the world. A passion for nature runs deep through Australia’s veins, and is anchored in the foundations of the country’s history; a respectful connection with the earth has been central to Aboriginal culture for more than 50,000 years.
New Zealand is a welcoming, diverse country with a history of Māori, European, Pacific Island, and Asian immigration. This rich blend of cultures, combined with geologically fascinating landscapes and unique flora and fauna, make New Zealand an exciting country to explore.
Spectacular glaciers, picturesque fiords, rugged mountains, vast plains, rolling hillsides, subtropical forest, volcanic plateau, miles of coastline with gorgeous sandy beaches – it’s all here. No wonder New Zealand is becoming so popular as a location for movies.
Before humans settled in New Zealand, it would have been an extremely noisy place! Large tracts of lush native bush supported an incredible variety of bird life. As they evolved, wings became unnecessary for some birds, as they had no natural predators to fly away from. As a result, several of New Zealand’s native birds became flightless, including the kakapo parrot, the kiwi, and the takahe.
This trip is hosted by Mary Veal and will include yoga daily. Please register and pay your deposit of $350 to hold your spot. Balance due 90 days prior to travel. All rooms are double occupancy, no single rooms. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months after your scheduled return to the U.S. Contact Mary Veal at [email protected] or 561-385-8003 with any questions. Proof of full Covid vaccination including one booster is required to attend.
Sample Australia Main Trip:
Day 1: Depart US
Day 2: Cross International Date Line
Day 3: Arrive Melbourne, Australia, Orientation Walk
Day 4: Explore Melbourne, Koorie Heritage Trust visit, Birrarung Mar park, Yarra River, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Federation Square
Day 5: Melbourne, Optional Great Ocean Road Wildlife tour
Day 6: Melbourne, Wildlife Sanctuary, Mornington Peninsula
Day 7: Fly to Alice Springs, Australian Outback, Old Telegraph Station, Anzac Hill, Meet an Indigenous Elder
Day 8: Alice Springs, Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Outback barbecue, West MacDonnell Mountain Range
Day 9: Alice Springs, Overland to Uluru, Ayers Rock, Sunset viewing, Yulara
Day 10: Ayers Rock, Uluru sunrise viewing, Kata Tjuta rock formations
Day 11: Fly to Cairns, Transfer overland to Palm Cove
Day 12: Palm Cove, Williams Esplanade
Day 13: Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, Grand Circle Foundation visit Coral Nurture Program, Catamaran to the Outer Reef
Day 14: Daintree Rainforest walk, Thornton’s Beach
Day 15: Fly to Sydney, Spice Alley
Day 16: Explore Sydney, Sydney Harbour ferry ride, Sydney Opera House, Mrs. Macquarie Chair lookout, Hyde Park,
Rushcutters Bay, Bondi Beach, The Gap, Watsons Bay, Circular Quay
Day 17: Explore Sydney, Sydney Tower, Sydney Fish Market
Day 18: Return to US OR Begin New Zealand Post Trip
Sample New Zealand Post Trip:
Day 1: Fly from Sydney to Auckland, New Zealand
Day 2: Explore Auckland, Viaduct Harbour, Harbour Bridge, Newmarket, Mission Bay, Walking Tour with a Maori guide
Day 3: Auckland to Christchurch, Overland to Canterbury, Sheepdog Demonstration, Local Sheep Farm, Twizel, Church of
the Good Shepherd, Lake Tekapo
Day 4: Overland to Queenstown, View Mount Cook, Wine Tasting, Southern Alps
Day 5: Queenstown, Fiordland National Park, Cruise Milford Sound, Lake Te Anau
Day 6: Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, Optional K-JET boat Ride
Day 7: Queenstown to Sydney
Day 8: Sydney, Fly to US
**Itinerary may be subject to change**
Previous International Yoga Retreats Hosted By Mary Veal
July 2016
Serengeti Safari and Tanzania Africa Yoga Retreat
June 2017
Machu Picchu and Magical Peru Yoga Retreat
July 2017
Machu Picchu and Magical Peru Yoga Retreat
May 2018
Glorious Galapagos Islands Yoga Retreat
July 2018
Whale Shark Pilgrimage Mexico
November 2018
Heart Of India Yoga Retreat
July 2019
Whale Shark Pilgrimage Mexico
November 2019
Iceland in Winter: Icebergs, Glaciers & Geysers Yoga Retreat
May 2022
Ancient Egypt & the Nile River Cruise Yoga Retreat
June 2023
Java & Bali: Indonesia’s Mystical Islands