Yoga Retreat with Fran Gallo

Saturday, January 16 to Saturday, January 23, 2010

Stretch, Build Core Strength & Meditate
Where the Sun meets the Sand

Mission Beach, San Diego, California

At the:
Villa on the Bay
www.VillaOnTheBay.com

Includes:
• Two yoga sessions per day
• Beautiful accommodations
• Three meals, dinner served with wine
• Half day boat tour of Mission Bay
• Pool party at the Catamaran Hotel/Spa
• Bike trip with picnic lunch
• Free time to explore Mission Beach

Mission Beach is a Community built on a sandbar between the Pacific Ocean and Mission Bay.
Mission Beach spans nearly two miles of ocean front. It is bounded by
the San Diego River estuary on the south, Mission Bay Park on the east, and
the community of Pacific Beach on the north. A boardwalk runs along the
beaches on both the Ocean and Bay sides of the community. The main artery
through Mission Beach is Mission Boulevard. The community is divided into
South Mission, a peninsula, and North Mission. At the south end of the beach
a jetty, with grass, parking and a walk, extends into the ocean. Activities
include: Sailing, Volley Ball, Surfing, Biking, Walks + Breathtaking Sunsets.

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 YOGA RETREAT with Fran Gallo:
Mission Beach in San Diego, California.
Where the SUN Meets the SAND

Make the most of this

extraordinarily beautiful
natural setting, year round.
Enjoy the tropical climate
and the surf & sand lifestyle.
The Villa on the Bay is
located right on the shore of
Mission Bay. This makes it
perfect for any number of
beach and water-related
sports and activities.

The Accommodation:
The Villa on the Bay is a truly
magnificent luxury 7 Bedroom, 7
Bathroom, San Diego waterfront
property with tremendous attention to
detail. Inside discover the uncommon
refinement, comfort and pleasure that
flows throughout this architectural
masterpiece.

Mission Beach Boardwalk:

The Mission Beach boardwalk is
the heart and soul of San Diego’s
vibrant beach community.
Flowing and churning with energy
and activity, the boardwalk
provides inexpensive fun and is a
great way to relax and enjoy the
freedom of just being at the
beach. Make a point to see the
Sunset over the Ocean. It is truly
breathtaking!

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The Yoga: All levels are welcome. Several variations of each posture
will be demonstrated with assistance when needed. We will practice
breathing techniques to release stress, strengthening postures to
improve core stability, balance postures and relaxation through
meditation. Yoga Philosophy will be included in the longer sessions.

Fran will lead participants through long warm-ups and ask if special
attention is required for those who have certain physical issues.
Postures will be introduced to strengthen the immune system and
improve back, neck and shoulder flexibility.

Some will work on building skills towards more advanced asanas

including inverted postures. Mastery if such poses is not required.
Participants will practice in a non-competitive, explorative
environment.

The pace will be slow, calmer with long warm-ups and longer
shavasana.

Certification: Fran Gallo started practicing yoga as a means of

releasing tension after long hours of working as an English Instructor
at Green river Community College (Washington). Love of yoga made
Fran decide to devote herself to learning this art in order to share its
healing effects with others.

In 1996, Fran studied intensively with and was certified under Yogi
Vkashananda in Nepal. She has been teaching ever since. According
to Fran, the magic of yoga is in the discovery of being able to go
beyond what we perceive as our limits and in the profound sense of
peace and balance one feels after just one session of practice.

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Fran’s teaching accommodates multi-level groups, includes concise
verbal cues and gentle adjustments and goes well beyond the physical
aspect of Hatha Yoga.

She attends yoga conferences amd workshops regularly in order to

continue her own yoga training. Some of Fran’s teachers include
Angela Farmer, Erich Schiffmann, Donna Farhi and Tias Little.

Fran has recently taught/directed teacher training certification

programs for the 200 hour level. She is also a Reiki practitioner.

For more information: http://www.FranGallo.com/

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Outings Include:
• Boat tour around Mission Bay
• Bike trip with a picnic lunch at a
rendezvous point
• Pool party at the Catamaran Hotel
• Hiking, jogging and shopping nearby
• Sunset Walks
• Free time to explore Mission Beach
and San Diego
Roof Top Sun Deck at the Villa on the Bay

Price Includes:

-Transportation to and from San Diego Airport (SAN)

-Yoga sessions (two yoga sessions per day)

-All meals and drinks (including wine with dinner). Meals will be
prepared at the Villa on the Bay using local ingredients. Vegetarian
food will be offered at every meal. (Participants may choose to walk to
restaurants on Mission beach or go to Town. This is at their own
expense and with their own transportation.)

-Shared room and some have shared baths (see below)

-Mid-week towel service, room cleaned and bed changed

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-Laundry room is available on a first come basis

-Massages available, at an extra cost, at the Catamaran Spa next door

-Fitness center is available, at an extra cost, at the Catamaran Spa

-Fees do not include flights

The Rooms: (price per person based on double occupancy. beds can be substituted)

Master-1:

RESERVED

Water Front View, King Bed, Private Bath with Jacuzzi Tub. $2,995.

Queen w-Bath:

Queen Size Bed, Private In-Suite bath with stall shower, Very Quiet. $2,795.

Third Floor:

RESERVED

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Water Front View, Queen Size Bed, Shared Bath. $2,765.

Small Room with 2 Single Beds or 1 King:

Small room, Shared bath across the hall, 2 single beds or 1 King, $2,235.

Master-2:

Water Front View, King Bed, Large Shared Bath with Jacuzzi tub. $2,925.

Medium Room with Two Single Beds:

RESERVED

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 Two Single Beds, Share bath with Master-2. $2,550.

One Bedroom Apartment: RESERVED

Sleeps 2-4, Queen Bed,

Living Room + Kitchen, Queen size hide-a-bed
$2,875. pp for two + quests pay $1,995 each.
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Terms and Conditions:

A $600. non-refundable deposit is required to hold your space (limited

to 16 participants.) Specify your room preference.

The remainder is due January 2, 2010 which will be non-refundable.

Send payment to:

Marty Forness, Villa on the Bay

PO Box 7343
San Diego, CA 92167

Marty can be reached at:

marty.forness@gmail.com
Marty Forness
direct:619-674-9952
office:858-273-5344
fax:858-273-5314

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Flight Information:

Fly into San Diego Airport (SAN).

A driver will meet you at baggage claim area.

Typical January Weather:

Low 70’s to High 40’s at night.

Must wear wet suit to swim or Surf.
Humidity 63%. Chance of rain exists.

Driving Directions:

Address: 3958 + 3960 Bayside Walk, San Diego, CA 92109

Driving South:
1. Take the I-5 South
2. Take exit 21 to merge onto Sea World Drive
3. Take the ramp onto W. Mission Bay Drive (0.2 miles)
4. Slight right to stay on W Mission Bay Drive (1..5 mi)
5. Turn right at Mission Blvd (1.2 miles)
6. Turn right into the alley just south of Windemere Court.
Tip…the streets are alphabetical.
7. Arrive at: 3958 + 3960 Bayside Walk, San Diego, CA 92109

Driving North:
1. Take the I-5 North
2. Take the exit onto I-8 W
3. Take the W Mission Bay Drive exit toward Sports Arena Blvd (0.4 mi)
4. Turn right at W Mission Bay Dr (signs for W Mission Bay Dr) 0.6 mi
5. Slight right to stay on W Mission Bay Drive (1.5 mi)
6. Turn right at Mission Blvd (1.2 mi)
7. Turn right into the alley just South of Windemere Court.
Tip…the streets are alphabetical.
8. Arrive at: 3958 + 3960 Bayside Walk, San Diego, CA 92109

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