By all means I am a novice Yoga practitioner who was granted an opportunity to join like minds in a relaxing environment. I was a bit hesitant because my practice is beginner and I was assuming events like these focus on the experienced practitioner. I was proven wrong and found it more beneficial to be surrounded with open minded and teaching oriented individuals. A great mix of novice to advanced from which I learned more about my own practice to enrich it for the future.
Expectations of the yoga were to be done at a leisurely time each day. I was personally joining up to escape the confines of time and rigorous weekly planning to fall into a niche of other yogi's and yogini's searching to have fun in paradise. I was more than surprised to know we didn't have internet because unplugging, even though was a thought I was not going to achieve on my own, from the digital world is almost impossible. I was more than pleased to truly leave the confines of the office on the mainland. The choice of accommodations help to promote community and not exclude anyone from the group. I really enjoyed the feel and setup.
Planning of the day to day adventures were democratic and voted on so there's always a party member that disagrees but I was looking to leave the politics behind and go with the flow. Frankly, as long as I was surrounded by laughter, ocean, sand and an occasional beer I could care less where we were at that moment. Jim made a great effort to help us all explore the island and maintain group cohesion. I commend him on accepting a group for who they are.
An experience is built on environment and people. Overall I had a wonderful time unwinding and not thinking about anything, literally. Out of all my travels thus far this stands out as unique, discovery oriented and memorable trip. Team ramrod got things done and Camp Yoga Nirvana is one that I will be returning to in the future.