JOIN ALLY MAZ AND ASH BRODEUR, AT SANSARA RETREAT, IN CAMBUTAL PANAMA OCTOBER 17 - NOVEMBER 1, 2024

A YTT ROOTED IN CONNECTION, VULNERABILITY, SELF-LOVE & SELF-EXPRESSION. 

Join Ally Maz and Ashley Brodeur where the jungle meets the ocean, for a magical 17 day yoga teacher training. They will guide you through daily yoga, breath work, lectures and workshops. You will walk away from this training feeling empowered, connected to your own voice, and confident in your ability to lead and teach founding yoga principles and techniques. 

Apply for our 200 hour YTT at the link below: 

https://forms.gle/FfFY7APaGbfMuBET8

There is no one way, or right way, to practice yoga and yoga is not only about the physical, asana, practice. Therefore we do not require you to have a strong physical practice before you attend training. In other words, if you can’t do arm balances, don’t feel that flexible, and do chaturanga from your knees, that is more than okay! There is no length of time in which you “should” have been practicing for. If you have an open mind and open heart, you are ready. Please keep in mind the daily practices are required to complete your training, so it is encouraged to practice meditation and asana 1-3 times per week, leading up to the training.  Listening to your body, and modifying your practice will be strongly encouraged. The feelvana manual will be sent out before the training as required reading so that each participant has a solid understanding of the covered topics before beginning the in-person intensive. 

REQUIRED READINGS:

Skill In Action - Michelle Cassandra JohnsonEmbrace Yoga's Roots: Courageous Ways to Deepen Your Yoga Practice - Susanna BarkatakiHeart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice - T.K.V. Desikachar The Yoga Anatomy Colouring Book - Kelley SolowayThe Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Sri Swami SatchidanandaBhagavad Gita: A New Translation -  Stephen Mitchell

SUGGESTED READING (A FEW OF OUR FAVES):

The Untethered Soul - Michael A SingerGirlvana - Alex Mazerolle Eastern Body, Western Mind- Anodea JudithAyurveda: The Science of Self-Healing- Vasant Dattatray LadThe Radiance Sutras: 112 Gateways to the Yoga of Wonder & Delight by Loren RocheEvery Body Yoga: Let Go of Fear, Get on the Mat, Love Your Body by Jessamyn Stanley

PRACTICE RESOURCES:

20 minute practice with Ally MazSelf-Touch for Comfort Guided Meditation with Ash Brodeur We encourage you to practice and take 3-6 different styles of classes in your community or online and journal about the experience after

• Yin
• Restorative
• Kundalini
• Ashtanga
• Vinyasa
• Pranayama
• Hot
• Hatha 

TERMS OF SERVICE

It is your responsibility to fully understand the terms and conditions for this Yoga Yeacher Training, which will be referred to as YTT moving forward. Please read carefully what is and is not included in your YTT package and view all encompassing information provided on the website. Should you have questions regarding the terms and conditions, we are available to chat and would be happy to clarify any areas, in advance of signing a contract with us.

PAYMENT TERMS & CANCELLATIONS

Pricing

All prices are per person. Prices include accommodation, three meals per day, yoga and workshops, access to SUP boards and bikes, only; they do not include airfare to and from the YTT, surf lessons, massages, alcohol, smoothies, or extra snacks. Resort gratuities are not included in YTT price.

Payment & Deposit

Payments can be made by credit card, pay pal, interac e-transfer in Canada, or bank transfer.

Once your non-refundable deposit of $500 USD is made, the first payment of $2900 USD will then be due no later than 45 days after your deposit has been received. Participants will receive a reminder email one week prior to their due date for the remainder of the payment to be made and again on the day the payment is due. Full payment of the remaining amount is due by June 1, 2024. If payment is not received 45 days before the YTT starts, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation and fill your spot. We will make every effort to avoid this situation by contacting you prior to and on the day of the balance due date.

Strict Cancellation Policy

If you wish to cancel your YTT, you must notify us via email feelvanaYTT@gmail.com. There are absolutely no refunds on deposits. There are also no refunds on final balances after July 1, 2024. Exceptions to our cancellation policy cannot be made for ANY reason, including weather, terrorism, civil unrest, Zika virus, COVID, health changes, personal emergencies or otherwise. There is no refund for arriving late or leaving a trip early. Acquiring trip and cancellation insurance may protect you for the full amount paid due to cancellation reasons covered by the policy, such as severe weather or illness, and we strongly encourage and recommend getting this to protect yourself further.

To be crystal clear, there will be no refunds or discounts for arriving late, leaving early, flight cancellations, travel delays, illness or COVID related cancellations. If you cancel your participation in a YTT for any reason before July 1, 2024 we can not refund your deposit, but we can refund whatever portion of the remaining that you have paid. We wish we could compensate people for unforeseen circumstances (injury, family emergency, etc), but we have costs already incurred when reserving resorts. After July 1, 2024 we can not refund any balance that has been already paid. 

Transfer Policy

Reservations cannot be transferred from one YTT to another.

YTT Cancellations

We reserve the right to make any changes deemed necessary; including, but not limited to: advertised excursions, arranged transportation, advertised meals, etc. We are not responsible for any expenses or damages incurred as a result of YTT cancellation including preparation costs, airline tickets, travel documents or other expenses. You will not be entitled to claim any additional amounts or seek any compensation for any injury, loss, expenses or damages (either direct or consequential) or for any loss of time or inconvenience which may result from a YTT cancellation (including but not limited to visa, passport and vaccination charges, or departure, gear purchases, airport and airline taxes). In the unlikely event that we must cancel a YTT due to weather, natural disaster or political upheaval, we cannot guarantee a refund; it will be depending on receiving a refund from the venue/tour operator we work with. To cover these risks, again, we highly recommend you purchase travel insurance.

Travel Documents

It’s not difficult for tourists to enter Panama, especially those coming on flights from North America or Australia. All foreign nationals need a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of entry. Tourists must also be able to prove that they have at least US$500—a bank statement, travelers checks, or a credit card usually works. Finally, all travelers entering Panama must have a return or onward ticket out of the country. Citizens of the following countries only need a passport to enter Panama: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Singapore, Taiwan, and the United States. It is important to note, however, that this list can change. Check with your home embassy for the current requirements before traveling.

Purchasing travel insurance

The best way to protect yourself from any unforeseen circumstance is to purchase cancellation/interruption insurance. Travel Insurance can protect you in case:

 •  You cancel your participation in the yoga YTT

 •  The YTT is cancelled due to weather, natural disaster, or not enough participants to run the trip

 •  Lost baggage or personal items

 •  Medical expenses and the cost of repatriation should you become ill or injured

ROOMMATES

Roommate Assignments

YTT rates are per person and accommodation is based on double, triple or quad occupancy. If you book a shared room without specified roommate(s), which most of you will, we will do our very best to match you with a well-suited roommate.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Assumption of Risk

I acknowledge that I have voluntarily enrolled to participate in this YTT. In consideration of Ashley Brodeur and Alex Mazzerolle, (referred to as feelvana), allowing me to participate, I agree to this release of claims, waiver of liability and assumption of risks. On behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, successors, administrators and any other person who may have an interest at common law or by operation of statute, I hereby waive any and all claims I or such parties may have now or in the future. I release from liability Ashley Brodeur, Alez Mazerolle, feelvana and any teachers, employees, guides, agents or representatives (“the releasees”) for any personal injury, death, property damage or loss or any nature suffered by me as a result of participation in any activity on the YTT. I release from liability Ashley Brodeur, Alex Mazerolle, feelvana for any cause whatsoever including those arising out of, or in any way connected to or occasioned by the negligence of the releasees.

PHYSICAL YTT RELEASE OF LIABILITY

Express Assumption of Risk

I, the undersigned, am aware that there are significant risks involved in physical YTT, including but not limited to, the physical YTT inherent to all yoga exercise activities, and that my participation in any such physical YTT program carries with it the potential for death, injury, and/or property damage. The risks include but are not limited to, falls which can result in serious injury or death; injury or death due to negligence on the part of myself, my YTT partner, or other people around me; injury or death due to improper use or failure of equipment; strains and sprains; those risks caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of athletes, equipment, vehicular traffic, actions of other people including, but not limited to, participants, volunteers, spectators, coaches, and trainers and lack of hydration. These risks are not only inherent to physical YTT and athletics but are also present for volunteers and spectators. I am aware that any of these above-mentioned risks may result in serious injury or death to myself and or my partner(s). I willingly assume full responsibility for the risks that I am exposing myself to and accept full responsibility for any injury or death that may result from participating, volunteering or watching in any physical YTT, including this yoga program. I realize that liability may arise from negligence or carelessness by the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained or controlled by them or because of their possible liability without fault. I acknowledge that I have no physical impairments, injuries, or illnesses that will endanger me or others.

I acknowledge that I am willingly participating in these activities and that I have assumed all risks as described above. In consideration for my being allowed to participate in the activities offered, I, the undersigned hereby release Ashley Brodeur, Alex Mazerolle, feelvana, their principals, teachers, agents, employees, and volunteers from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions or rights of action, which are related to, arise out of, or are in any way connected with my participation in this activity, including those allegedly attributed to the negligent acts or omissions of the above mentioned parties. This agreement shall be binding upon me, my successors, representatives, heirs, executors, assigns, or transferees. If any portion of this agreement is held invalid, I agree that the remainder of the agreement shall remain in full legal force and effect. If I am signing on behalf of a minor child, I also give full permission for any person connected with the hosting organization to administer first aid deemed necessary, and in case of serious illness or injury, I give permission to call for medical and or surgical care for the child and to transport the child to a medical facility deemed necessary for the well being of the child.

Indemnification: The participant recognizes that there is risk involved in the types of activities offered. Therefore the participant accepts financial responsibility for any injury that the participant may cause either to him/herself or to any other participant due to his/her negligence. Should the above mentioned parties, or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney’s fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to reimburse them for such fees and costs. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ashley Brodeur, Alex Mazerolle, feelvana and the hosting organization, their principals, agents, employees, and volunteers from liability for the injury or death of any person(s) and damage to property that may result from my negligent or intentional act or omission while participating in activities offered. This includes but is not limited to parks, recreational areas, playgrounds, areas adjacent to main building, and/or any area selected for YTT.

MEDIA

Permission for Capture and Use

Media is defined as photography, video, written or verbal testimonial, or any other form of capturing likeness. For valuable consideration received, I grant to Ashley Brodeur, Alex Mazerolle, feelvana YTT the absolute and irrevocable right and unrestricted permission concerning any captured media that she/he has taken or may take of me or in which I may be included with others, to use, reuse, publish, and republish in whole or in part, individually or in connection with other material, in any and all publishing platforms now or hereafter known, including the Internet, and for any purpose whatsoever, specifically including illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising, and trade, without restriction as to alteration; and to use my name in connection with any use if she/he so chooses. I release and discharge Ashley Brodeur, Alex Mazerolle, feelvana from any and all claims and demands that may arise out of or in connection with the use of the media, including without limitation any and all claims for libel or violation of any right of publicity or privacy. This authorization and release shall also inure to the benefit of the heirs, legal representatives, licensees, and assigns of Photographer, Videographer, Interviewer, Editor, as well as the person(s) for whom he/she captured the media. I am a legally competent adult and have the right to contract in my own name. I have read this document and fully understand its contents. This release shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives, and assigns.

WAIVER

Release and Waiver of Liability

I hereby agree that I, my assignees, heirs, distributers, guardians, and legal representatives will not make a claim against, sue or attach the property of Ashley Brodeur, Alex Mazerolle, feelvana, their affiliates, teachers, employees, agents or volunteers or any of their affiliated organizations for injury or damage resulting from acts, howsoever caused, by any employee, agent, or contractor, or any of their affiliated organizations, as a result of my participation in feelvana YTTs. I hereby release Ashley Brodeur, Alex Mazerolle, feelvana, and any of their agents or affiliated organizations from all actions, claims or demands that I, my assigns, heirs, distributers, guardians, and legal representatives now have or may hereafter have for injury, damage, or death resulting from my participation in the YTT.

I am medically, physically, emotionally and in all respects fit and able to participate in feelvana YTT.

I agree I will be fully and financially responsible for my own physical condition and well-being during the YTT and will follow the safety precautions and instructions prescribed by Ashley Brodeur, Alex Mazerolle, feelvana.

I acknowledge that Ashley Brodeur, Alex Mazerolle, feelvana may make suggestions from time to time that are intended to help me and my well-being. However I take ultimate responsibility for my choices and realize that Ashley Brodeur, Alex Mazerolle, feelvana is not licensed medical provider and that I must consult my doctor.

If I experience pain or discomfort during the YTT, I will modify instruction to suit my individual needs. I will not hold Ashley Brodeur, Alex Mazerolle, feelvana responsible for any pain or discomfort I experience during or after the YTT. I understand that the activities offered on this YTT are not a substitute for medical care. I understand that Ashley Brodeur, Alex Mazerolle, is not qualified to perform spinal or skeletal adjustments, diagnose, prescribe, or treat physical illness.

By agreeing to the terms outlined here and elsewhere on the www.feelvana.com website I hereby release and discharge my rights and claims for damages or liabilities that may occur as a result of participation on a feelvana YTT.