RETREATS
2025 Retreats
Yelapa, Mexico - January 25-February 1, 2025
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Sivananda Ashram - Bahamas - March 19-21, 2025
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Feathered Pipe Ranch, Montana - July 5-12, 2025
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Dolomites, Italy - September 30-October 6, 2025​
Join Baxter for his 13th season in the magical town of Yelapa, and his fifth year hosting this yoga adventure at the lovely retreat center, Pura Vida. Located at the end of the bay, an easy 10 min walk from the pueblo of Yelapa, Pura Vida is a perfect place to cultivate what Costa Ricans call “Pura Vida” or Pure Life.
In yoga, we call the underlying energy of life Prana, and there is lots of it here, including on the open-air yoga deck overlooking the Pacific Ocean that will be our home base for our twice daily yoga sessions, designed to be accessible to students of all levels, including those new to yoga.
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Yelapa, reached only by boat, takes people back in time enhancing the feeling of “getting away from it all” and invites participants to remember the simple life. Walking the beach, hiking in and out of the village, crossing the lagoon, walking up river, getting in waterfalls all create a sense of grounding in this other cultural world steeped in nature...
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FULL as of July 2024.
Contact Baxter to get on the cancellation wait list.
Unveil the secrets to a fulfilling and rejuvenating life, irrespective of your age, through this transformative program on Baxter’s Yoga for Healthy Aging. Delve into the profound yet easy to understand principles that underpin Baxter’s holistic approach to well-being.
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During the evening sessions, you will learn the cornerstone 3 Pillars of Yoga for Healthy Aging, and delve into the mastery of the 4 Essential Physical Skills. Moreover, you’ll also gain insight into yoga’s proven benefits for heart and brain health, unlocking the potential for a wholesome life at any age.
The immersive 90-minute afternoon workshops breathe life into these concepts, making them accessible and enjoyable through invigorating yoga practices. They will empower you with a clear understanding of how to seamlessly integrate the Pillars and Essential Skills into your yoga practice, both at ashram and within the comfort of your home so you can fully embrace this journey towards a healthier, more vibrant you!
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Offered as 2 workshops and 3 satsangs (subject to change).
Feathered Pipe Ranch
Montana
Yoga for the Seasons and Senses:
A Yoga & Ayurveda Summer Retreat
with Baxter Bell and Melina Meza
July 5-12, 2025
Join Baxter Bell and Melina Meza for a transformative retreat at the Feathered Pipe Ranch, where daily yoga and Ayurveda classes, outdoor adventures, creative exploration around the five senses, and community-building experiences combine to refresh your senses and uplift your spirit. As we celebrate the ranch’s 50th anniversary, this retreat offers a special opportunity to fall in love with yoga for the first time—or all over again.
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Throughout this week-long retreat, you’ll explore topics inspired by the five elements and five senses:
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— Earth/Taste: Dive into Ayurveda with lessons in Seasonal Health and Wellness while savoring locally designed, seasonal menus that nourish body and soul.
— Water/Touch: Swim, canoe, unwind in the ranch’s soothing hot tub or treat yourself to a massage.
— Fire/Sight: Awaken your creativity during The Art of Seeing Mindfulness smart phone Photography sessions.
— Air/Smell: Embark on group hikes around the ranch, enjoying enriching conversations with fellow yogis and breathe in the fragrant air of summer in Montana.
— Space/Sound: Embrace the time to roam freely, explore the landscape, and marvel at the vast dark night sky. Participate in playful session turning sound into music with Baxter!
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Adventures for the Week Include:
This retreat promises a harmonious blend of adventure, creativity, and yoga. It offers a chance to rekindle your sense of wonder, tap into your inner artist, and elevate your yoga practice—all in the serene embrace of the Feathered Pipe Ranch. Enjoy daily yoga classes with Baxter, Ayurveda and seasonal health lessons with Melina, and exploring creative expression through photography, movement and music.​​
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Invite a friend new to the Feathered Pipe and you both save $100!
Yoga & Exploration
in the Dolomites, Italy
September 30-October 6, 2025
Embark on an Italian retreat in the enchanting Dolomites, where wellness activities, delectable cuisine, and the breathtaking Dolomite mountain range await.
Delight in a cooking class, explore picturesque surroundings on invigorating hikes, and savor panoramic vistas. Traverse charming towns with an e-bike tour and indulge in wine tasting in a cozy cellar.
Join us on this journey to northern Italy, where you'll depart with cherished memories of wellness, nature, and the rich flavors of the Dolomites.
