yogastravaganza
Pt. Reyes, CA
October 1-4, 2024
We hope you can join us for an immersive week of yoga, music, and nature
with Amanda Giacomini, Sue Elkind, Amy Ippoliti, Saraswati Clere, DJ Drez + Marti Nikko
Our 4-day Yogastravaganza Retreat includes yoga, meditation, pranayama, hiking, a concert + dance party, and fun times, while taking in the jaw-dropping beauty of the Point Reyes National Seashore. Regenerate your body, and nourish your soul.
You will:
Learn from seasoned teachers and longtime colleagues in the yoga community
Enjoy guided nature hikes in the breathtaking landscapes of Point Reyes
Experience herbal infusions and wisdom from the local plants
Celebrate life at a live concert and dance party with DJ Drez + Marti Nikko
Bask by the sea in community, meet and make friends for life!
What’s Included:
Over 15 hours of led sessions with Amy, Sue, Amanda, and Saraswati
Evening gatherings
Guided nature hikes
Concert and dance party with DJ Drez + Marti Nikko
A catered organic farm-to-table group dinner
What’s not included?
Travel and transportation
Accommodations
Meals other than the catered dinner
Investment:
Retreat early bird $595 / before May 1 / $695 after
Saturday Oct 3rd Concert with DJ Drez + Marti Nikko only $35
Saturday Oct 3rd Barn Yoga and Concert with DJ Drez + Marti Nikko only $55
Daily Schedule (subject to change)
Thursday, October 1
4:00–5:30pm — Opening Yoga Practice
7:00–8:30pm — Welcome Gathering
Friday, October 2
9:00am–1:00pm — Nature Immersion & Guided Hike
2:30–5:00pm — Yoga Practice
6:00–7:00pm — Catered Group Dinner
7:15–8:15pm — Evening Gathering & Meditation
Saturday, October 3
7:30–8:15am — Mindful Morning Practices
10:00am–12:00pm — Yoga Practice
1:00–3:00pm — Nature Immersion
4:00–5:00pm — Restorative Yoga
6:00–7:30pm — Yoga in Toby’s Barn
8:00–10:00pm — Concert & Dance Party in Toby’s Barn with DJ Drez + Marti Nikko
Sunday, October 4
7:30–8:15am — Mindful Morning Practices
10:00am–12:30pm — Grand Finale Yoga Practice
YOGASTRAVAGANZA TEAM
AMANDA GIACOMINI is an artist, yogini and gifted storyteller. Her 10,000 Buddhas project was inspired by ancient Buddhist artwork in the Ajanta caves in India. This experience sparked an awakening which led her on a mission to paint 10,000 Buddhas. She’s also the co-founder of Point Reyes Yoga, which she and her husband, MC YOGI, started in 2001. Amanda is a kind and compassionate teacher. She calls on her more than two decades of practice to support students in letting go of stress and opening up to their own innate peace and joy. www.10000buddhas.com
AMY IPPOLITI is known for bringing yoga to modern-day life in a genuine way through her intelligent sequencing, clear instruction, and engaging sense of humor. shares her passion for yoga, health, earth conservation, with her writings for Yoga Journal, Organic Life, and Elephant Journal among others. She is a pioneer of advanced yoga education, co-founding Vesselify (formerly 90 Monkeys), an online school that has enhanced the skills of yoga teachers and studios in 65+ countries. She is the co-author of The Art and Business of Teaching Yoga. www.amyippoliti.com
SUE ELKIND is the founder of Dig Yoga and is an internationally respected Yoga teacher and educator. Sue’s in-depth knowledge of alignment, biomechanics, meditation, and philosophy enrich and enliven all of her classes. Her creative sequencing and passion to teach from her heart, motivates her students to expand their potential both physically and spiritually. Sue offers weekly classes, meditations, and teacher trainings through Dig Yoga, her home studio, in New Jersey. www.digyoga.com
SARASWATI CLERE is an Award-wining film-maker and the owner of Yoga Kula in Berkeley, CA. Her primary focus since opening has been to offer the highest quality yoga education and teacher trainings. Saraswati is well known for her ability to convey the essence of the wisdom teachings of yoga with exceptional clarity, insight, and relevance to students of all levels and from all walks of life. A seasoned trainer and mentor of new teachers, she offers yearly Yoga Teacher Training programs, online and in-person that fuel the inner journey of yoga teachers and students from around the globe. Saraswati is a certified Anusara Yoga teacher, and has been a dedicated student of Iyengar Yoga for more than 20 years. www.yogakula.com
DJ Drez is a highly sought-after producer, musical director, and sound ambassador whose work seamlessly blends movement, music, and meditative experience. Rooted in underground Los Angeles hip hop, his innovative sound integrates elements of world music, soul, funk, jazz, reggae, and mantra, creating immersive musical landscapes for yoga, dance, and ecstatic movement. A master of both studio production and live performance, Drez has collaborated with an extraordinary range of artists and organizations while maintaining a rigorous international touring schedule. His music is known for its depth, precision, and ability to transform space and collective energy. www.djdrez.com
Marti Nikko is a vocalist, songwriter, and movement teacher whose rich, soulful voice reflects a lifetime immersed in music. The daughter of a jazz pianist, she grew up absorbing the artistry of master musicians, developing an instinctive musicality that spans jazz, soul, reggae, hip hop, and kirtan. For over two decades, Marti has collaborated closely with DJ Drez, creating an intimate and dynamic musical dialogue heard throughout his recordings and live performances. Her albums, including Dreaming in Sanskrit and Explorers of Infinity, blend devotional mantra with contemporary expression. In addition to her musical career, Marti teaches yoga and Pilates internationally and in the Bay Area. www.martinikko.com
