Fall Rounding Retreat: Updates

Dear Retreaters,

As Vedic Meditators, we know that nature is always organizing for the best. We have been upgraded to an even sweeter location and house that is perfect for our small group.

Our Private Retreat Ashram in Puerto Rico:
Casa Barrilito
Neighborhood: Puntas
Rincón

Optional In-home treatments will be available Monday & Tuesday morning.
Massage Therapy with Diego. He accepts PayPal.
Please let me know if you would like to reserve a spot.

Treatment Menu

How to Best Prepare for an Optimal Experience:
As we move into November, we can use the end of daylight savings, Sunday the 2nd, as a gentle reset. Some tips you might want to try: nice and easy, small shifts over the next few weeks.

• Begin to get to bed a bit earlier each night

• Reduce dependence on personal devices (ie. turn off at night or leave outside of the bedroom to recharge, consciously hold off on looking at your phone or emails until after your morning meditation)

• Slowly reduce caffeine intake

TOUCHING BASE:
We are hoping to align schedules for a group call on November 15th.
Exact timing to be determined, so please share your availability.

With love & Jai Guru Deva,

Su & Jahnavi

FALL RETREAT: 2025 Aguada, PR

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ANNOUNCING OUR FALL RETREAT 2025

Aguada, Puerto Rico | November 21 - 26, 2025
Retreat Leaders: Jahnavi & Su-Jung

Join us for an unforgettable getaway, guided by two experienced retreat leaders dedicated to making this experience truly exceptional.

Our Retreat Theme: Rebalancing Our Essential Nature

As embodied beings, we are a unique composite of the five elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space. We exist in constant flux, with certain elements predominating at different stages of life and development.

Understanding our essential nature provides the foundation for harmonizing and rebalancing as we navigate the ever-changing weather of life.

A Personal Welcome

Su-Jung and I first met years ago in Rishikesh, and it’s such a joy to be reconnecting now in this new chapter. I’m honored to be collaborating with her and sharing the healing magic of the Island of Enchantment. Puerto Rico has a way of softening the edges and bringing people back to themselves

—I can’t wait to welcome you.

Jai Guru Deva
Jahnavi 

Your Retreat Experience

Included

Farm-to-Table Cuisine
For the largest meal of the day, we will enjoy seasonal vegetarian lunches crafted by a local chef, celebrating fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Our dinners will be made by Su and kept simple to help reduce any strain on our digestive system in the evenings and to support gentle purification.

Private Residence Sanctuary
Five nights in a light-filled home with an infinity pool and views to the Ocean

Saturday Beach Experience
Optional morning by the ocean before your retreat practice begins
Taking a dip in the Ocean can recalibrate you gently

Personalized Rounding Program
Customized daily practice designed for deep relaxation and nervous system renewal

Evening Wisdom Talks
Nightly discussions and Q&A with Jahnavi and Su-Jung after dinner

Closing Nature Outing
Wednesday morning adventure to a nearby natural destination with packed lunch, followed by airport transfer

Personal Planning Considerations

• Airfare & incidentals

• Friday evening dinner (most flights arrive late)

• Private airport transfers 

Getting There: Share your flight details after booking – we'll coordinate transfer options with you

Important Retreat Details

📅 Schedule
Start: Saturday, November 22nd at 3:00 pm
End: Wednesday, November 26th, after breakfast.
Check out by 10:30 am.

🌊 Weather-Permitting Experiences

• Saturday Morning: Beach time (optional stand-up paddleboarding)

November 21st - 26th, 2025

Friday - Wednesday

CONFIRM YOUR ROOM

One room left!
$2800 King Room with private ensuite*

Payment Structure:

• 50% deposit due with registration

• Balance due 30 days before the Retreat

Payment Methods:

• Paypal (please select "Friends & Family")

• Venmo  

Cancellation Policy
All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

We strongly encourage the purchase of trip cancellation insurance for protection against any potential loss of fees.

A ROUNDING Immersion:
A Deep Release Practice

WHAT IS ROUNDING?

A 'Round' is an advanced technique that incorporates yoga and breathwork into your current meditation practice, preparing the body and mind for profound meditative experiences.

When performed several times consecutively under the guidance of a trained Initiator on retreat, meditators experience deeper levels of rest and stress release than can be achieved through regular home practice alone.

You'll Learn This Proundly Simple, Yet Powerful Sequence:
A complete integration of asana (postures), pranayama (controlled breath), and meditation that we call ROUNDING.

One Round Duration: Approximately One Hour

• 10-15 minutes | Gentle postural yoga (no straining)

• 3-5 minutes | Pranayama breathwork

• 20 minutes | Vedic Meditation

• 10 minutes | Rest and integration

Our Commitment to You

We will provide expert guidance, a safe & nurturing environment, and everything needed for your deepest practice, release, and restoration.

To Support Your Success, we ask that you to:
Embrace digital detox for complete mental clarity and presence

• Step away from daily communications to immerse in your practice fully
  (Retreat leaders available for any urgent family contact)

• Bring a journal to capture insights and reflections from your journey

Expected Outcome:

Amplified Stress Release
Rounding on retreat provides the equivalent of 6 months of twice-daily meditation.

Return with a refreshed mind, body, and nervous system.

Moonflower’s custom anti-inflammatory blend of castor oil, arnica, rosemary, and CBD to deeply nourish joints, ease muscle tension, and support recovery.

Optional Therapeutic Bodywork

Holistic Health Consultation + Therapeutic Massage
with Diego Baldi, Holistic Health Coach & Massage Therapy Practitioner

Available Monday or Tuesday on Retreat

Massage & Health Consult | $150
Connect with Diego



Your Experience:
15-minute in-person evaluation &
60-minute therapeutic massage session

More about Diego and his Inner Wellness Studio work.

Next Steps & Preparation

Stay Connected
Once all participants are confirmed, we will schedule a preparatory call with the group.

Preparation

Early Sept: Book your flight
Make sure to fly into Aeropuerto Internacional Rafael Hernández (BQN)

Alternatively, fly into (SJU) then (MAZ). You’ll want at least 2 hours in between flights if you go this route, to ensure a more relaxed experience.

Please email us your itinerary when you confirm your flights.

Preparing for Paradise

November Weather: Highs 86° | Lows 70°

Packing Essentials:

Light, breathable fabrics (cotton and linen ideal)

• Sun hat for island adventures

• Bathing suits (bring a spare)

• Comfortable sandals plus walking shoes

• Reef-safe sunscreen (we recommend Avasol Mineral)

• Natural insect protection (citronella, lavender, or eucalyptus oils)

• Dedicated retreat journal

• Toiletries and personal medications (eco-friendly products preferred)

Island Living Tip: Pack light—washer and dryer available on-site.

Think simple, natural, and comfortable for days filled with ocean breezes and island restoration.

Reach out with any questions.
Book a free informational call.

Testimonials

“Su is an exceptional teacher… She blends a wealth of life experience with a warm, inviting presence, making her classes both inspiring and accessible. Su’s artistic side also shines through in her teaching, adding a unique and creative dimension to this life-affirming practice!”

— Jami, Yoga Studio Owner

“Su is such a light and wealth of knowledge. Our group was very curious and asked her endless questions which she was always happy to answer. She is so warm, kind, and patient. I felt like I was spending time with a long time friend. I am so grateful to have met Su and to have learned more about this practice from her!”

— Erika, VA Rounding Retreater

“I feel so grateful to have been able to attend a meditation retreat co-hosted by Su. Su has the most engaging smile of anyone I know, and a warmth and joy that radiates from within. Vedic meditation instructors have incredible magnetism and empathy and generous and encouraging spirit. Su thoughtfully answered all my questions (and one of her answers changed my life!) If you are interested in learning meditation, you can ask Su any questions or attend an intro course to learn more. And if you’re already a meditator she has much to offer if you visit her website or get in touch with her. My life is better for having spent time with Su.”

— Emily, Artist & VA Retreater

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