Yoga &

Wellness Retreat

Planning Guide

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Table of Contents

PAGE Yoga and Wellness Retreats at Jungle Bay 2 Dominica 3 Jungle Bay 4 Accommodation 6 Program Activities 8 Spa therapies 12 Meals 12 Getting to Dominica 13 Costing and Organizer Benefits 14 Marketing your retreat 15 Count Down to Departure 16 Success Stories 17 Contact us! 18

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Yoga & Wellness Retreats at Jungle Bay Introduction If you are a yoga or wellness expert thinking of taking your clients to paradise for a wellness experience they will never forget then you have come to the right place! Jungle Bay is an ideal destination for wellness getaways leaving attendees and retreat leaders inspired and rejuvenated. Having won numerous of awards, over 200 media shout-outs and after hosting retreat clients for well over 10 years, Jungle Bay has become known as the premier retreat destination in the Caribbean. This guide will help guide you with the information needed to design a retreat program combining the best of what you will teach with all the elements we offer in Dominica to wow your clients with a package they will be excited to register for. The guide is designed for you to use, in addition to conversations with you to curate a custom retreat at Jungle Bay property with spectacular Caribbean Sea-view and backdrop of the Dominica lush forest. Past retreat themes facilitated by group leaders have included one or more of: yoga, meditation, reiki, life coaching, wellness workshops, fitness boot camps, dance, cuisine-themed programs such as raw foods and vegan programs, art and creative writing. Other special interests have included women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship, educational, plus more. These are combined with what Jungle Bay offers in the way of island excursions, on-site activities, spa, delicious cuisine and more. Read on for more details!

"Featuring the Fitness Island Boot Camp" - Shape Magazine Can I do this? Jungle Bay is an ideal destination for both first-time retreat organizers and seasoned organizers who have a track record of successful local or international programs. We have specialized in hosting retreats for years and as such, we are a great resource and are willing to spend the time to mentor you in creating the type of retreat you envision. Once pre-planning is done, our program includes taking care of you and your clients / students from the time you land at the airport/port until you depart so all logistics including transportation, accommodation, meals, activities, preparation of the facilities for your specific yoga or other wellness programs, spa treatments and more. You will be responsible for:

• attracting like-minded participants – we can assist through our marketing channels • designing the activity programs that you or your facilitator(s) would like to include in the

program such as yoga, workshop sessions, etc. (we do facility set-up so you simply tell us what you need and show up each day for your sessions) – we assist with a program framework if you desire assistance

CONTACT JUNGLE BAY to see if a retreat in Dominica would be a good fit for you. Beware, you and your participants may become “hooked” on Jungle Bay and on the Nature island of Dominica. The majority of our retreat planners have made their Jungle Bay retreat a bi-annual or annual event.

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Dominica

DOMINICA (PRONOUNCED Dom-in-eek-a) is the largest of the Windward Islands, covers 289 square miles and has approximately 91 miles of coastline. It is located in the Eastern Caribbean between the islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique. The “Nature Island of the Caribbean” boasts a variety of natural attractions including 365 rivers and streams, waterfalls, hot sulfur springs, a boiling lake (considered the world’s second largest). More than a half-dozen types of whales and a dozen species of dolphins have been identified in Dominica’s waters – snorkelers, scuba and free divers from around the world experience award-winning sites with unique underwater springs, caves, and volcanoes, while they observe the abundant and colorful marine life like tropical fish, sponges, sea horses and coral. In addition to natural attractions, Dominica is very rich in cultural heritage, with long standing traditions in music, dance, theater, craft, art and the plain, simple life of its people. Everywhere on the island there are reminders of this heritage. The Creole language spoken by so many, the mix of French and English village names, the infectious Jing Ping music that makes you tap your feet, the aromatic creole cuisine, and so much more.

"Exotic Destinations to Take to your Yoga Mat" - High Style Life Magazine

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Jungle Bay Studios and Facilities Jungle Bay features the following eco-minded facilities which you will have full access to:

• Two yoga / wellness studios 2,500 square feet each -- the largest yoga facility in the Caribbean! • Spa with 14 treatment studios • Outdoor paths • Infinity swimming pool • Whirlpool • Restaurant • Lounge • Recreation / Games Room • Gift Shop / Adventure Wear Boutique • Lush fruit orchard including banana plantation

as well as vegetable and herb garden • Free Wi-Fi

Wellness PROPS Jungle Bay provides the following props to help support your retreat programs so you don’t need to pack them in your luggage for you and your participants. If there is something else in particular you need, please let us know and we may have it available as well.

• a sound system to play your music • yoga mats • yoga straps • blocks • bolsters • blankets • plenty of clear wall space if needed for your poses or activities

#1 Warm Winter Escape Om Away from Home ~ Outside Magazine

Team Support Leading your Jungle Bay retreat team is Jungle Bay’s General Manager, Nancy Atzenweiler who will oversee your retreat program and ensure it exceeds your expectations. Nancy is a certified yoga instructor from Switzerland who has lived in Dominica since 2008 and has designed and co-managed close around 100 retreats and wellness programs. She will work closely with our reservations team, food and beverage, tour guides, spa and housekeeping and drivers to get all the details taken care of so you don’t have to worry about logistics and can simply offer your sessions then enjoy the rest of the itinerary!

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Reputation Jungle Bay has had over 200 international media outlets endorse the property for its high level of guest care, amazing experiences, and commitment to sustainability. Numerous yoga and sustainable tourism awards programs have also showcased Jungle Bay as an industry leader in sustainability and wellness. Luxury Living International awarded Jungle Bay Best of Yoga Retreats in Paradise 2017 Conde Nast Traveler called Jungle Bay Top Retreat IN THE WORLD! Trip Advisor travelers named Jungle Bay #2 property the entire Caribbean (2015) Forbes named the new Jungle Bay among the most exciting Caribbean properties in 2019 and beyond! Jungle Bay’s owner who is also Dominica born, was named by Virgin Holidays as the Best Personal Contributor to Responsible tourism in 2010. For more details visit: https://junglebaydominica.com/about/distinctions/

Philosophy Jungle Bay offers a barefoot luxury experience that is guilt free because it operates in a sustainable approach following the principles of Ecotourism and National Geographic’s Geotourism. This means being responsible in the areas of the environment, economy, social issues and cultural preservation. The villas and other structures are developed using reclaimed stone and ethical building practices. That being said, do not worry that it will compromise comfort because the accommodations provide an exceptionally luxurious stay. The cuisine ingredients are sourced from local farmers who have been mentored by Jungle Bay. This includes GMO-free vegetables, fish, honey, eggs and tropical fruit. For more information on this see www.JungleBayDominica.com

Come visit to see for yourself why Forbes calls Jungle Bay “10 Best Luxury EcoResorts” and Travel + Leisure Magazine names us one of their “20 Favorite Green Resorts”!

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Accommodation

Your participants have a choice of villa options:

Double Occupancy in Full Villa

Private 800 square-foot EcoVilla Amenities: • King-sized bed• Day bed and chaise lounge• Bedding hand-painted by artisans, palm tree inspired lamps handmade in Dominica as well

as bamboo furnishings• Jungle spa bathroom with raindrop showerhead and indoor tropical oasis• Luxury body products (natural and biodegradable — kind to your body and the earth)• Spacious patio to lounge and enjoy the spectacular scenery• Coffee and tea maker• Mini refrigerator

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Single or Double Occupancy in Villa Suite

400 square-foot Villa Suite Amenities: • Choice of King-sized bed OR 2 Extra Long Single Beds• Bedding hand-painted by artisans, palm tree inspired lamps handmade in Dominica as well

as bamboo furnishings• Jungle spa bathroom with raindrop showerhead and indoor tropical oasis• Luxury body products (natural and biodegradable — kind to your body and the earth)• Patio to lounge and enjoy the spectacular scenery• Coffee and tea maker• Mini refrigerator

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Program Activities Jungle Bay has been designing award-winning retreat programs for over 10 years so we understand what most group leaders and their participants will want to incorporate into their packages. We help you curate an itinerary in Dominica that blends the perfect balance of your teachings/activities with island adventures, spa therapies, delicious cuisine and optional activities around the resort. ASK US for a sample retreat itinerary if you need help envisioning yours. Your Facilitator Most first-time retreat organizers center their weekly itinerary around programs led by a single facilitator (yoga teacher, etc.). In future years as your group following grows, you may consider inviting assistants or other co-leaders to assist you. Your Theme Clarify Who You are Targeting Clearly define your ideal participant bases on the program themes: what is their level of experience, what are their interests, etc. Identify the Theme Each program is unique but generally speaking it may help you stay focused if you plan for 3 main learning objectives of your retreat. When you come up with your activities check to ensure they fit within the theme and objectives that will be appealing to your clients. NOTE: If in doubt, ask a few of your trusted students / clients to be sure it will be something that appeals. Putting it Together Get help from the experienced Jungle Bay Team, to finalize the program. They can assist with draft framework for your program. Our biggest tip is to not over-fill your program with too many yoga classes and so on that clients miss time relaxing and taking quiet time in nature if they wish. Active participants are always welcome to add on extra tours if they prefer not to relax during openings in your itinerary.

108 Places to do Yoga Before you Die ~ Yoga Journal (2019)

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Available Jungle Bay Activities As you work with the Jungle Bay team in finalizing the itinerary, most 7-night retreats chose to include 3 tours in their program from the following list. Our guests’ favorite tours are: 9am – 3:30pm This tour is one of our guests’ favorites and should not be missed! Perdu Temps Hike ~ Retrace the footsteps of Dominica’s “maroons” (run-away slaves). This hike is part of the historic Perdu Temps trail and takes about one and a half hours each way through secondary forest, mainly flat terrain and some river crossings. It gets steep and narrow as you approach the end and opens up to an area often described as “Paradise” or “The Garden of Eden”! You are invited to pick fresh tropical fruits from the trees. Explore Pump’s bio diversified farm with a huge variety of exotic fruits and vegetables. Tour the “Medical Garden” with a wide assortment of healing plants/natural herbal remedies. Pump and his family warmly welcome you to their home, due to the close relationship they have with "Sam", owner of Jungle Bay. A vegetarian lunch is provided. ◊MODERATE ◊ 40 min. driving each way / 3 hours hiking round trip 9:00am-12:00pm or 2:00pm-5:00pm (half day) Snorkel at Famous Champagne Beach ~ Champagne Beach is part of the protected Soufriere Scotts Head Marine Reserve. Underground volcanic activity seeps through the ocean floor, then is cooled by sea waves and rises in a line of bubbles creating a memorable snorkeling experience. Fan coral, turtles and a variety of tropical fish are often sighted. ◊EASY ◊ 15 min. driving each way

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9:00am-3:00pm Middleham Falls Hike & Trafalgar Falls ~ Explore the misty mountain trail to Middleham Falls taking in the lush rainforest vegetation along the way. Jaco parrots are occasionally heard or spotted along this trail. The end of the hike becomes a little steeper as you scramble your way down to the waterfall pool for a refreshing splash. Did you know that swimming in waterfalls exposes you to negative ions which are a purification to help counteract stress and strengthen your immune system? After hiking back, we will venture to Trafalgar twin waterfalls for a short walk (approx. 15 minutes) and another therapeutic swim. Packed lunch is provided. ◊EASY to MODERATE ◊ 55 min. driving to start / 2.5 hours of hiking total If you have very fit participants who are up for a challenge, you can add or exchange one of the above tours with Dominica’s highlight for highly adventurous hikers: 7:30am-5:00pm Boiling Lake Hike & Valley of Desolation ~ Explore Dominica’s famous "World Wonder" and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stops along the way include the mysterious Valley of Desolation, a soak in hot water pools, and have a sulphur mud facial. As a grand finale, plunge into the famous Titou Gorge as seen in Pirates of the Caribbean (Part 2). The hike is 3 hours each way, up & down fairly steep hills. A packed lunch is provided. ◊MODERATE to EXTREME ◊ 50 min. driving each way / 6 hours hiking round trip Feel free to exchange any of the above suggestions with our other activities. See our sample Jungle Bay Activities Schedule here.

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Free evening or self-guided walking options on the property and nearby: 5:00pm-6:00pm Dominican plant and herb demonstration ~ This is an ideal opportunity to get to know more about the Dominican plants and herbs which you will discover during your hikes and on the Jungle Bay property. Learn their traditional uses and some health benefits. ◊EASY ◊ 4:00pm-5:30pm Caribbean Cooking Class ~ Learn how to prepare local Caribbean cuisine and take "a taste of Jungle Bay" home with you! Items from the Garden Tour will likely be included in the recipes. ◊EASY ◊ 4:30pm-5:30pm Jungle Bay Story ~ Learn about the inspiration, history and challenges of developing Jungle Bay. This is an opportunity to get first hand stories and ask questions. ◊EASY ◊ 5:00pm-6:00pm Dominica Drumming Class ~ Hear stories about the history of Dominican drumming and dance while learning to play traditional music like Jing Ping songs on authentic djembe drums. ◊EASY ◊

2:00pm-3:00pm Lime Heritage & Garden Tour ~ Take a walking tour around the Jungle Bay property. In the late 1800’s Morne Acouma was a famous lime plantation, the limes would be harvested from where the villas now stand, placed in buckets, then travel down pulley systems (in essence a zipline) to the waterfront below in Soufriere Bay where merchant ships would take the citrus fruits to London, England. Visit the Jungle Bay Garden including papaya trees, pumpkins, mangos, etc. and finish at the Jungle Bay Banana Planation. ◊EASY ◊

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Spa Therapies Most retreats include 1 spa treatments in their package and participants are able to add additional therapies if they wish. Pick from a choice of a variety of massages, manicure, pedicure or facial. See our sample Spa Menu here.

Meals Community building is an important part of the Jungle Bay wellness experience. We offer dedicated group spaces for meals that will enhance your dining experience and you are always welcome to mingle with other groups and individuals. As you “break bread” (Jungle Bay also bakes gluten free bread) with your attendees you will create plenty of memories. Our sea-view restaurant makes a wide variety of organic cuisine ranging from vegan dishes, vegetarian, chicken and seafood. On request our chefs can also cater to food sensitivities and special requests. See a sample restaurant menu here.

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Getting to Dominica Flight and Ferry Dominica can be accessed from North America, Europe and the rest of the Caribbean. The island is located in the Eastern Caribbean, mid-way down the chain of Caribbean islands known as the Lesser Antilles, between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique. The island is an emerging ecotourism destination which is serviced exclusively by commuter flights and ferry services from the nearby islands Guadeloupe (2 hours), Martinique (2 hours) and St. Lucia (4 hours). Best flight connections from the USA are usually via Puerto Rico (SJU), Barbados (BGI) and Antigua (ANU) with a connection on www.liat.com to Dominica (DOM). Via Puerto Rico (SJU) also check www.seaborneairlines.com to Dominica (DOM). The island has two small airports. Douglas Charles Airport (DOM), the primary airport, is located in the north east of the island near the town of Marigot. Douglas Charles Airport accommodates propeller driven and Dash Eight aircraft. Canefield Airport (DCF) is a smaller commuter airport that typically accommodates smaller aircrafts. It is located near the capital city of Roseau, which sits on the southwest side of the island. CONTACT JUNGLE BAY to get help in finding the best routes for the dates you have in mind. Visas and Passports Dominica does not require a visa or any other document from Canadian, US, UK, German, Switzerland, France and several other nationals. Only a valid passport (with at least 6 months validity from travel date) and a return ticket is needed to travel to Dominica. For more details visit: http://www.dominica.dm/index.php/entry-requirements

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Costing and Organizer Benefits Inclusive Pricing We will work with you on finding the right fit depending on your groups size and package elements. No minimum participants required Jungle Bay has no minimum number of group size requirements for you to benefit from our retreat group package rates. paying yourself: + Teaching Cost Jungle Bay will provide you with a package price for your participants. We will not publish this price so you may add your own fees on top if you wish to do so and publish the final price in your marketing materials. If you are unsure what to add on top for your own fees consider this advice from a frequent retreat organizer at Jungle Bay. Chrissy Carter said in her article published in the Yoga Journal: “The easiest way to determine your prices is to add a teaching fee to the cost per student. For example, if you’re teaching five classes during your retreat and you decide to charge each student $20 per class, you would add a $100 fee to your cost per student.” You can consider what feels right for your participants based on your own costs of travel, marketing and time teaching. Your Net Gain Through running a Jungle Bay retreat you will earn the following:

• the teaching fees that you add to the cost per student;

• Jungle Bay offers group organizers a complimentary package for a minimum number of packages sold. Speak to our retreat team to determine a custom plan for you;

• the reputation amongst your wellness community of now leading international retreats to an

award-winning wellness retreat center; and

• a memorable wellness experience in Dominica with adventure, relaxation, spa pampering and meaningful connections with your students/clients.

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Marketing your retreat Jungle Bay will provide you with images and can help you edit your descriptions before they are sent to your community of followers. Below are ways in which you can effectively promote your retreat: Jungle Bay Calendar If your program is open to the general public we will be happy to post your retreat on our website calendar of upcoming events. Referrals will go to you directly to gain even more participants. We don’t benefit from this, it is simply to help you grow your attendees list. You can feel free to decline this option because we understand that some retreat leaders prefer not to have attendees whom they do not know. Personal invites Past retreat planners have told us that the most effective way to confirm participants on their group retreats is when they ask each person directly in an authentic way either in person, via phone, email or private message. Sometimes your circle of contacts will see the advertisement but not know if it is suitable for them so you reaching out will help them see if it a good fit for them. Word of Mouth While not all your contacts will be able to say yes due to schedules and other commitments, you may wish to also wish to ask your friends, family and connections to spread the word about your retreat. It will cast a wider net as to who sees the opportunity to go to paradise on a retreat with you! Email invitations to your “tribe” of followers Reaching out to your recent and current students is a perfect outlet to share the invitation to join your retreat. You can design a series of email fliers using free software such as MailChimp to showcase the beautiful photos of Jungle Bay along with your photo and highlights of what they can expect on the trip. Send regular email reminders to continue to plant seeds. Consider including an option at the bottom of the email that says “Forward to a friend” whereby they can share. BookYogaRetreats.com The organizer who holds the record for hosting the most yoga retreats at Jungle Bay (14 and counting is Petra endorses the website www.bookyogaretreats.com. You can post your event for free and only pay a small commission to them if you get any successful booking from the site. This can help you boost your number of enquiries if your event is open to the public. Print Collateral If you have a yoga studio or other physical locations that you meet your students or clients then consider printing color postcards to promote your retreat! There are options at sites like www.vistaprint.com and www.moo.com we love that they offer recycled and tree-free paper stock on request too! Partnerships Try to think of in-kind creative ways to entice help from your contacts to get the word out for your trip. Perhaps you know a graphic designer, podcaster, media influencer, etc. who can do promotional work for you in exchange for something you do for them like offering them a discount on your teaching fee portion of the package price. If they are excited about your trip they will spread the word! Social Media You can use free software such as Canva.com to create beautiful social media posts that will attract enquiries about your retreat. Ask your contacts to share or like the posts with their networks also.

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Count Down to Your Retreat Your Jungle Bay retreat liaisons will be available every step of the way to help make your retreat a success. Here are the main milestones leading up to your retreat: Check List

R Contact Jungle Bay

R Consider available dates

R Develop preliminary program

R Pay 1st deposit to reserve your desired dates

R Your marketing begins!

R Your participants pay their deposits to secure their spot

R Finalize program

R Keep your paid participants informed o Remind everyone they need: a passport which is valid for 6 months after travel dates,

flights and travel insurance o Send participants a packing list (JB provides)

R Send flights & rooming list to Jungle Bay

R Make final payment

R Driver meets you at airport in Dominica R Check in & sign activity waivers R First evening meet & greet

R RUN YOUR RETREAT!

R POST-RETREAT FOLLOW UP – get feedback from participants about what they would like to see in

future retreats

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Success Stories Chrissy Carter is a world-renowned yoga and meditation teacher whom you may recognize from her Gaiam videos. Chrissy has appeared in The New York Times, Yoga Journal, Whole Living, and Shape Magazine and other leading publications and programs. She has successfully held 9 annual retreats at Jungle Bay each time bringing herself, a teacher assistant and her student following from New York City.

Jungle Bay’s Developer Sam Raphael (left) collecting tropical fruit with Petra Rakebrandt (right). Petra is a leading yoga instructor, author, Reiki Master and lifestyle coach who is based in the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. To date Petra has held 14 retreats at Jungle Bay!

Several dozen other retreat organizers have hosted wellness programs at Jungle Bay.

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Contact us! Let us help you build your dream Caribbean retreat Email: Yoga@Junglebaydominica.com Website: www.junglebaydominica.com Phone: + 1 – 767 – 446 – 1789 WhatsApp: + 1 – 767 – 235 – 0025 Skypename: junglebaydominica