GRACIOUS LIVING OASIS (GLO)
ABOUT THE GLO PROPERTY
GLO is a simple, 1-acre, private retreat home location (sleeping 6-10 people) focused on healing through fresh, local plantbased foods, yoga, movement, de-stressing in nature, and making real friendships. It features a main club house with a full kitchen for all nutrition classes, a private yoga rancho & workout deck which also doubles as the community dining area for retreat guests. For guests we offer a simple, clean three bedroom cottage that sleeps 2 to a room, complete with:
• 3 secured rooms with ceiling fans and individual bed fans
• A shared shower for 2 rooms; Master room has own private shower
• 6 beds (2 singles, 4 doubles)
• Private washrooms complete sink, toilet and running non-heated water
• Tiled floors
• Bedding / linens
• Filtered Colloidal Silver Infused water, Berkey (bacteria & virus-free) filtered water
• Unlimited herbal detox tea
We also have several options for additional VIP lodging available for up to 6 people.
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GLO TRANSPORTATION
*Fly into Managua, Nicaragua airport. We will send one of our reliable GLO drivers to pick you up and drive you right to our private location. The drive is 3 hours (depending on traffic) and well worth the wait.
ABOUT THE GLO CREATOR
Grace Van Berkum, founder of internationally known Gracious Living Lifestyle Retreats, is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Raw Food Chef, Certified Yoga Teacher, and Certified Personal Trainer. Known for anti-inflammatory, holistic healing, plantbased nutrition plans, wellness retreats, and chef training, Grace plans, manages and teaches Private and Group Retreats based on a Level 1-5 Cell Health system. Hundreds of her recipes and photos can be found in international magazines, websites and sponsor sites around the world. She has 3 RAW HEALING
recipe books found on her personal website (raw, vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free) focused on disease prevention and healing. Since 2006, Grace has helped thousands of clients transform their health and re-direct their futures with her lifestyle knowledge and loving support. She has helped many people heal from cancer, including her father.
THE GLO MISSION
The mission of Gracious Living Lifestyle & Oasis (GLO) is to teach you how to care for your SELF from a body, mind, spirit perspective, so you can live your most energetic and happiest life possible.
We are dedicated to spreading the message of healing, plantbased, live nutrition and crucial self-love by teaching people how to eat and live with awareness.
Let GLO help you design your ultimate healing retreat experience.
Our GLO “Cellular Nutrition” Level 1-7 menu has been specifically designed to shift the body and mind from food cravings & sugar addictions.
GLO Superfood + Fresh Food Meals are all geared towards balancing your body and hormonal system, reducing inflammation, improving digestion & elimination, releasing toxins, and improving weight, all while satisfying your taste buds in delicious and creative ways.
Our GLO Fresh Food Therapy includes a PLANTBASED, GLUTEN-FREE, REFINED SUGAR-FREE, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY, RAW, & VEGAN Menu.
Team GLO will choose the appropriate Cell Health Menu for you based on your level, the health of your body, and your goals, prior to your arrival.
**NO refined sugar, no chemicals, no gluten, no wheat, no soy, no animals, is ever used in our GLO superfood, vegan kitchen.
Team GLO is here to provide you with the best nutrition & lifestyle support & coaching.
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The GLO Self-Care Centre also focuses on the 4 gracious E’s:
GLO Life:
• Experience
• Education
• Empowerment
• Enlightenment
Our GLO Team will add to your retreat experience to ensure that your needs are met and that you have a smooth, relaxing execution of your healthy vacation experience.
GLO is authentic and dedicated. We believe 100% in what we do and we stand behind our work and facility with integrity and passion.
We also believe in joyful living as a very important aspect of ultimate health so we make healthy living and your experience with us as fun as possible.
GLO RETREAT SCHEDULE 2020
March 2020 • Grace goes to Bahamas and UK
GLO Bahamas Detox Retreat: Feb 26-March 2, 2020
GLO UK Retreat with UK co-teacher Yasmina Cheroqui: March 6-9, 2020
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May 2020 • Team GLO goes to Bahamas, California, + Toronto
Team GLO tours Florida, Bahamas, California, + Toronto.
July 2020 • 200 hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training with Sonia Clarke & Grace Van Berkum (1 MONTH LONG)
200 HOUR YOGA ALLAINCE CERTIFIED TEACHER TRAINING WITH SONIA CLARKE YOGA
Gracious Living Oasis, Nicaragua
July 2nd-29th, 2020
Whether you are pursuing a career as a yoga instructor or you would like to deepen your practice and understanding of Yoga, this 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training will give you the skills and knowledge to be a confident, effective and responsive teacher and Yoga practitioner. This program is designed to help you grow and evolve as a Yoga teacher and as an inspired student of life. The emphasis is on developing an insightful and intelligent practice rooted in alignment and connection to breath. While all levels are welcomed, students should have a developed and dedicated yoga practice. The training requires a willingness to connect deeply and explore with an open heart.
COURSE CURRICULUM
The Fundamentals of Yoga
Study and learn the fundamentals of a Yoga practice through the lens of the universal principles of alignment. In this segment of the course there will be a daily practice as well as a comprehensive study of 27 fundamental Asana postures. Upon completion of this segment, participants can expect to possess a solid experiential understanding of how to practice skillfully, and will have an in-depth knowledge of fundamental postures in an Asana practice.
History and Philosophy of Yoga
Yoga has a rich and varied history, which encompasses different philosophical and religious traditions from classical to contemporary teachings. In History and Philosophy of Yoga, you will study texts from the Yoga Sutras and The Gita.
Anatomy and Physiology
Becoming a skillful Yoga teacher requires a thorough understanding of the human body. In Anatomy and Physiology, you will learn the biomechanics of asana and the human body. You will develop a thorough understanding of how the muscles and joints work in relation to the practice of Yoga, and how this knowledge can be applied in teaching. Finally, you will learn to deconstruct postures from an anatomical perspective and modify them to benefit individual students.
Meditation, Philosophy and Practice Intensive
During this part of the training, you will develop the most important cornerstone of being a teacher, your practice. You will be practicing regularly throughout the program; however this segment is designed to enhance growth by going deeper into the practice of Yoga, practical Philosophy, Meditation and Pranayama. Extended practices allow time to combine various modalities in an in-depth and experiential way.
The Art of Teaching, Sequencing and Becoming a Yoga Teacher
Learn how to apply your Knowledge of Yoga philosophy, anatomy, asana, meditation and pranayama into teaching skillful, inspiring and intelligent classes. This includes understanding how to sequence a class around a theme or specific area of the body, or create movement-focussed classes (i.e. back bends, hip openers). You will learn how to adapt your teaching style as needed from gentle classes to more powerful Vinyasa classes. You will also be able to teach competently in both a hot and regular temperature studio environment.
You will learn to:
Communicate clearly and effectively
See your students and understand their needs
Adjustments: verbal, visual and hands on
Modify postures for diverse anatomical needs
Create classes that attend to varying student levels
Holding the seat of the teacher
Use of props to effectively support students
Demonstrate postures concisely and powerfully
To hone your skills and increase your confidence as an instructor, you will practice teaching fellow students, as well as a diverse group of guests form the public.
Sharing Your Offering:
Now that you have completed your training, how do you grow your offering. We will discuss ‘The Business’ of yoga.The curriculum follows the standards set forth by Yoga Alliance.
ADDED FEATURE:
Yoga is the yoking of the body, mind and soul. To sustain the body we need to nourish it properly. Upon completion of the Teacher Training, Grace VanBerkum owner of Gracious Living Oasis, will teach a five hour nutrition course along with one personalized nutrition consultation per guest.
YOUR TEACHER TRAINING FACULTY
Sonia Clarke is a Yoga Alliance registered yoga school: RYS200; as well as an ERYT-500 and YACEP certified Yoga Instructor and Continuing Education Provider. She has been teaching yoga for eight years.Sonia has received a certification in Yoga of Awareness for Cancer at Duke Integrated Medicine, part of Duke University Health Systems in Durham, NC. She is Canada’s first, and thus far only yoga teacher to receive this certification from Duke University. Sonia has been working with cancer patients and survivors sharing the practice of yoga for 5 years through all the Wellspring Centers in the Greater Toronto Area including Princess Margaret and Sunnybrook Hospitals.
Sonia is part of Kula Yoga’s Teacher Training Faculty at both their Toronto and Oakville locations for Yoga for Cancer Teacher Training; and Pre Natal & Post Natal Yoga Teacher Training programs. She is also part of Gracious Living Oasis’ Teacher Training Faculty in Nicaragua offering: 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training; Yoga for Cancer Teacher Training; and Yin Yoga & Restorative Yoga Teacher Training. Sonia is also part of Downward Dog’s 300 Hour Teacher Training faculty in Toronto, Ontario offering Yoga for Cancer as one of the modules. Sonia is also conducting Yoga for Cancer Teacher Training in Eastern Canada. She was part of Clarity Center’s 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training faculty in Oakville, Ontario.Sonia has completed her Yoga Therapy in her 300 Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training, Advanced Anatomy Labs through the Toronto Osteopathy School; is certified in Yoga for Hip and Knee Replacement through Hamilton McMaster Health Services; and has received her certification in Yoga for Seniors from a Duke University affiliate. Sonia has also worked with professional athletes in the Canadian Football League (CFL), bringing them the practice of Yoga.
Included in the cost of this unique Yoga Teacher Training experience are the following:
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Cottage accommodations at the GLO resort
3 superfood, PLANTBASED meals per day from GLO’s world renowned superfood menu
Afternoon GLO protein snacks
Unlimited detox tea and filtered water
WiFi, electricity, water
Laundry (one load per week per person)
One beach trip per day during free time
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*The cost of this specialized yoga training with unique nutrition component is $4000.
*Payment Plans are available.
*All prices are in US dollars.
August 2020 • GLO + IHN Wellpreneur Business Retreats (3 dates all month)
Location: Gracious Living Oasis, Nicaragua
• Developing (unique yet well tested) retreat schedules
• Creating the most relevant retreat themes based on your expertise and vision
• How to source retreat locations, anywhere in the world
• Finding your voice, building your brand and giving your retreats a distinct character and client experience
• Menu planning and nutrition classes for your students/clients (how to source local foods/supplements in different parts of the world)
• How to deal with food allergies, likes and dislikes, in your planning
• Familiarizing yourself with the local landscape to offer add-ons to your students/clients
• Individual business and retreat goals
• Client personalities and how to deal with them effectively both individually and within the group
• Safety and respect for your guests
• How to create a strong online presence for your business
• Marketing and social media to sell your retreats/programs
• Importance of networking and cross-promotion (leveraging)
• Working with other practitioners to create retreats with two or more facilitators
• Things you can bring with you from Canada vs things you have to purchase when you have landed at your destination
• Restrictions, barriers, insurance, licenses, overcoming travel challenges and more!
• How to put it all together and price out the value of your retreat
• All retreat considerations that Grace goes through to develop her own programs will be discussed!
• Retreat summary notes & links included in followup emails with Grace before departure date
It does NOT include surf lessons, adventure activities, city trips, alcohol, extra food outside of GLO, flights, or airport shuttle.
10:00 am Plant Powered Breakfast
11-12:30 pm Gracious Living Lifestyle Retreat Workshop/Lecture
1pm: Nutritious, vegan lunch
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Varied activities* on a rotational basis for the students depending on the day and weather i.e. volunteer (gardening) work at Gracious Living Oasis Resort, 1 on 1 sessions, Presentation Practice, Retreat Excursions, Wellness Centre duties
6:30 pm Fresh, tropical, plantbased, raw & vegan, delicious menu
Grace’s retreat guest testimonials + celebrity chef testimonial
April 5-20, 2020 • GLO Private Detox Retreats available
There are only 6 spots available for these exclusive and intimate retreats available weekly.
Plantbased, SUPERFOOD menu and daily yoga also part of the schedule.
Pick your best travel dates during this time period, and we will customize your own private health experience.
April 23-30, 2010 • The Art of Self-Love Retreat
8-DAY RETREAT: 'THE ART OF SELF-LOVE'
. find yourself . be yourself . love yourself .
Are you giving more to others than you are to yourself?
Do you often end up neglecting your deepest personal needs and desires?
Are you ready to let go of the toxic things that don’t serve you anymore, and step fully into your power?
Are you ready to say YES to all of you?
If so, it is time for you to reconnect with your true Self and give yourself the unconditional love that you deserve.
Join us on a one-of-a-kind retreat and discover the freedom and expansion that comes with self-love!
Let go negative self-talk, blaming yourself or feeling that you are not good enough!
Open yourself up to more love, self-acceptance and joy by remembering your own worth, and practice how to honor yourself.
Learn how to connect deeper with yourself and raise your level of self-awareness, which will lead to confidence, self-love and inner peace.
This 8-day, all-inclusive retreat leads you to Gracious Living Oasis, a unique self-care center located near the stunning beaches of Northern Nicaragua – the perfect place to reconnect with your inner self and integrate the healing essence of nature into your entire being. Experience daily yoga & movement practices, meditation, breathwork, delicious plant-based superfood meals, self-discovery exercises, empowering workshops, ceremonies, sunset beach walks, massage, energy healing and coaching.. while learning to embrace and celebrate all that you are!
We are Julia and Lianne and we will lead you on a journey to discover emotional, physical, and spiritual ways to reclaim your power and love yourself unconditionally. You cannot pour from an empty cup, therefore our mission is to provide you all the essentials to realign yourself and reconnect with your true self in a mindful and holistic way. This retreat has been designed to help you cultivate a happy, long-lasting relationship with the person you get to spend your entire life with – YOU!
Are you ready to..?
· deepen your self-knowledge to create positive life changes
· improve your relationship with your mind, body and soul
· journey into your inner world to discover who you really are – and release what might be holding you back
· let go of fear, self-sabotage and self-doubt
· unlock and express your full potential to create the abundance and self-love you deserve in your life
· embark on a remote nature getaway to recalibrate and connect with likeminded people
then this retreat is for you!
During this journey we..
· create a safe container for you to grow and fully be who you are
· provide you with easy & essential tools to nourish your self-love and raise your self-confidence
· offer daily meditation sessions, pranayama and Hatha & yin yoga to release tension from body & mind
· guide you through a series of inspiring mindfulness methods to explore the mind, ego and your belief-system
· encourage and teach authentic self-expression
You will learn..
· how to speak kindly and lovingly to yourself
· how to create a healthy relationship with yourself, your beloved ones and the world around you.
· how to stop comparing yourself to others
· how to live life on your own terms and not care what other people may think about you
· tools to overcome body shame and how to stop obsessing over food, calories, and your weight
· how to figure out what you really want out of life
· how to shift your mindset to step into the reality that you desire
Included experiences:
• Daily meditation & breathwork
• Daily Yoga & movement practice
• Daily Self-Love coaching
• Self-discovery workshops
• Cacao ceremony
• Ecstatic dance
• Fire purification ritual
• Guided visualizations & Yoga Nidra
• Sharing circles
• Sunset beach walks
• Space for massage treatments, healing sessions & private coaching (additional cost)
• Closing self-love ceremony
Included services:
• Lodging in roomy 2 person shared casitas with 2 queen beds
• Private casitas available (additional cost)
• VIP lodging available with AC (additional cost)
• 3 fresh cellular nutrition superfood meals per day (plant-based, anti-inflammatory)
• Morning digestive shot
• Morning chlorella hydration shot
• Afternoon protein snack
• Filtered Colloidal Silver Infused water
• Unlimited herbal detox tea
Invest in YOU:
$1180,-
Intimate setting, only 6 spots available! (AC rooms available off-site for additional cost)
Come dedicate time for self care, reflection and nourishment.
For booking and more information please contact:
https://www.graciouslivingoasis.com/contact
** This will be a completely alcohol and subtance-free retreat.
Meet your facilitators & hosts:
Julia is a yoga teacher, massage therapist, health food chef and mindful eating guide with a love for dance, solo-hiking and alternative healing modalities. Her carefully crafted classes and workshops comprise a nourishing blend of various Hatha yoga styles, acupressure, meditation and insights from ancient traditions such as Ayurveda, Buddhism and Tantra. She is passionate about facilitating nurturing space for her clients to connect with themselves on the level of body, mind and soul alike – through movement, bodywork, food therapy and mindfulness practices.
Lianne is a holistic therapist, conscious life coach, intuitive healer and down to earth mystic, deeply fascinated by the human evolution and the Universe. She wakes up every morning with the desire to embody her full potential and to guide others to do the same, by holding space in processes of healing, expansion and awakening. In her work she incorporates modalities like meditation, visualisation, kinesiology, EFT, energy reading, energy healing, massage, sound healing, NLP, developmental psychology, chakra psychology and natural medicine. She believes that this journey called life is not so much about becoming anything, but rather about reconnecting with our true essence while stepping up into fully understanding that WE are the writers of our story.
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www.liannegerth.com
We can’t wait to meet you in Nicaragua.
Love and blessings,
Julia & Lianne
WE ARE LIA
June 15-25, 2020 • GLO 10 Day Detox & Healing Retreat
September-November 2020 • Team GLO goes to Europe + SouthEast Asia
Book your time with Grace and Team GLO.
Available for presentations, workshops, retreats, chef training, & private in-home trainings.
November 20, 2020 • GLO Selfcare Center Re-opens
Time to get your health on track and get some clarity in your life.
Book your GLO Detox & Healing Retreat now.
www.graciouslivingoasis.com
December 20, 2020 • GLO Selfcare Center Holiday Specials
In December, GLO is open for drop-in rates. Come for a day, week, or month!
We are open everyday throughout the holidays and want to provide a safe and supportive space for those that want to spend the holidays somewhere healthy and high vibrational.
Ask us about our GLO Holiday Specials.