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MAZUNTE
Agama Yoga is pleased to present one of its newest international branches to offer the 24-day introductory First Level Intensive Course, as well as the Level 2 and 3 courses. Note: Beginning in 2012, Mazunte will offer courses up to Level 14, with minimum enrollment. See teaching program below.
The school is running in the newly completed El Neem of Mazunte, which is located on the Pacific Coast of Southern Mexico, 90 minutes from the famed surfing competition town of Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca State. Agama Yoga - Mazunte is dedicated to offering the same quality teachings as are offered by founder Swami Vivekananda Saraswati at the Agama headquarters in Thailand, and is being led by teaching staff who studied and trained directly under his guidance. It is our intention to keep the school running year-round and to offer classes in English with some Spanish translations.
To link to the main Agama Yoga - Mexico website in Mazunte, Mexico, click here. Otherwise read the most essential elements about the schedule, pricing, accommodation options, getting there info, and activities below:
Besides our regular intensive program which presents through practice and theoretical lectures a full vision of the Yoga path in its Tantric framework, periodically our center will offer select workshops and activities to complement the courses, events to be held by both special guests and Agama teachers. You may check out our Schedule section for the last updates.
Finally, one of the primary purposes of this school is to make the teachings available to all and for this reason we have purposefully chosen a price which is one of the most affordable here in Mexico (approximately US$390 or 4,350 Pesos for he First Level Intensive Course and 2,400 Pesos for Levels 2 and 3). We invite you to join us for what we consider to be amazing teachings in an absolutely phenomenal location!
DAILY PROGRAM
Monday through Friday (there are no classes on Saturdays and Sundays); the full certificate course is held over a total of 24 days in five weeks.
- 08.30-10.30 - Morning lecture and asana practice
- 08.30-10.30 - Morning lecture and asana practice
- 16.00-18.00 - Afternoon sun salutations and asana practice
- 18.15-19.30/20.00 - Lecture, questions and answers
Films and other special events, often times free are help each month to complement the yoga classes and theoretical lectures: These often include group temescal sweat lodge, dance classes, special anahata heart meditations, devotional singing/bhajans, community potluck dinners, morning meditatons, seva work day, men/women work, etc. will be held throughout the month on set days. The course always ends with a festive final graduation ceremony where certificates are given
2011 COURSE INFORMATION
Yoga Courses
- 6 June - 2 July
First Level Intensive Course (4,350 pesos/$390USD); please inquire about Level 2 and up. - 11 July -11 August
First Level Intensive Course (4,350 pesos/$390USD); please inquire about Level 2 and up. - 15 August- 15 September
First Level Intensive Course (4,350 pesos/$390USD); please inquire about Level 2 and up. - 19 September-20 October
First Level Intensive Course (4,350 pesos/$390USD); please inquire about Level 2 and up. - 24 October-24 November
First Level Intensive Course (4,350 pesos/$390USD) - 28 November-29 December
First Level Intensive Course (4,350 pesos/$390USD)
2012 COURSE INFORMATION
Yoga Courses
- 2 January-2 February, 2012
First Level Intensive Course (4,350 pesos/$390USD); Levels 2, 3* - 9 January-2 February, 2012
Levels 6*, 8, 11 - 13 February-15 March, 2012
First Level Intensive Course (4,350 pesos/$390USD) - 13 February-10 March, 2012
Levels 2, 3, 4*, 7*, 9 12 - 19 March-19 April, 2012
First Level Intensive Course (4,350 pesos/$390USD) - 19 March-14 April, 2012
Levels 2, 3, 4*, 5*, 8*, 10, 13 - 23 April-24 May, 2012
First Level Intensive Course (4,350 pesos/$390USD) - 23 April-19 May, 2012
Levels 2, 3, 4*, 5*, 6*, 9*, 11, 14 - 28 May-28 June, 2012
First Level Intensive Course (4,350 pesos/$390USD) - 4 June-30 June, 2012
Levels 2, 3, 4*, 5*, 6*, 7*, 9*, 10, 12
The course levels marked with an asterisk (*) will be offered with minimum registration of four (4) students. With minimum registration of two (2) students, we will offer the opportunity of combined classes. Any other course levels (2-14) may be held by request with minimum registration of four (4) students and pending adequate staffing and hall space. Please inquire if this option appeals to you or your group and we'll see if we can accommodate you!
1 Week Yoga Courses
(Starting every Sunday: 1,000 pesos)
Hridaya Meditation Retreats
- 3-12 February, 2012
- 9-18 March, 2012
- 6-8 April (3-day Semana Santa Retreat), 2012
- 13-22 April, 2012
- 18-27 May, 2012
- 18 May-3 June (Advanced Hridaya Retreat, 17 days), 2012
Hridaya Meditation and Hatha Yoga Teacher Training
- 20 February-12 May, 2012
Sahajananda, the founder of Hridaya Yoga will be offering his second Hridaya Meditation and Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course (HTTC) in Mazunte from 20 February-12 May, 2012! To apply, go to www.hridaya-yoga.com - the open applications period for 2012 has been extended until 15 August, 2011. Sahajananda will also be offering four meditation retreats in Mazunte, the first being 3-12 February, 2012. He will bring the Hridaya Retreats to Koh Phangan, Thailand, in June, 2012.
GETTING TO MAZUNTE
If you are flying in, Mexico City is a good hub although the nearest international airport is Huatulco. From Mexico City, the fastest way is to take an airplane to Puerto Escondido or Huatulco which will be from US$70-$100 one way in the non-holiday season. From Puerto Escondido you can take a private taxi directly to Mazunte, which takes around an hour. We recommend you contact Enrique, our carekeeper who will pick you up and take you directly to the school for 400 Pesos enriqus12@gmail.com; agamayogamexico@gmail.com. The bus is cheaper but takes twice as long. Shared taxis may also be available. From Huatulco you can take a private taxi directly or a shared taxi to Pochutla and transfer for Mazunte again from there. Another option is to fly into Acapulco and take the bus down the coast. From Oaxaca City, you can take the eight-hour bus ride to Pochutla and then take a taxi from there to Mazunte. Lonely Planet Mexico offers some additional details and options.
GETTING TO EL NEEM FROM MAZUNTE
From Mazunte, first find Centro Mexicano de la Tortuga (the Turtle Refuge and Museum). From there, walk east for three minutes toward San Agustinillo Beach up the main road which also acts as a hill. You will see El Neem and Agama Yoga on your right. If you are coming from Puerto Angel, go several kilometers passing through Zipolite and San Agustinillo and all the restaurants and guest houses. Go up the hill and you will see us on your left.
ACCOMMODATION
At Agama, we are currently offering camping (bring your own tent) or sleep under a mosquito net or dormitory rooms for the budget-conscious. There is also an option to rent a room or dorm at our eco-retreat center Tierra Verde, 25-minute walk from the Yoga classes. Many people also choose to stay in the nearby town, within a 10-minute walk. With the exception of the high-season periods of Christmas and Easter, reasonable rooms can generally be found for about 100 Pesos (US$8) and beautiful high-end accommodation on the beach from US$50-$80.
Please contact us with any additional questions at info@agamayogamexico.com or mexico@agamayoga.com. Also, for additional info check our website: www.agamayogamexico.com.
See you in Mazunte!