ABOUT
BUHAY RETREATS started out as my passion project in the middle of 2019. The year was a tough one and I was always looking for ways to take a break from my daily grind. I joined a yoga retreat in El Nido, Palawan lead by one of my favorite teachers and friend. This inspired me to really take this project a step further. When I got back to Manila, I quickly went to work and planned out Buhay's first retreat for February 2020.
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Our first retreat was held in the beautiful beach resort of Salaya located in Dauin, Negros Oriental. It was lead by Bry Reyes and Shiela Matias of Rocket Yoga Philippines. The days were filled with movement, sharing, art, good food, and good vibes. We even went out on a boat to snorkel with turtles in Apo Island.
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Soon after that, the Covid19 pandemic exploded. But, that first retreat enabled me to re-discover my source: the root of my energy. Soon after, I took a quantum leap which led me to focus on growing the Buhay community.
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Since then, I've had several events online. Some of which were active or actual yoga / movement classes while the others were discussions on nutrition, natural methods of taking care of ourselves and our families, self-care rituals, and diverse styles of meditation. Buhay ended 2020 with an in-person retreat held in Eco Villas located in Mataas na Kahoy in Batangas. I co-facilitated this retreat with Prem Tamayo who is well known for his high energy HIIT Pilates classes.
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I am looking forward to building a community of friends who, just like me, need moments to break away and discover or re-discover what nourishes their spirit, mind, and body.
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Creating Buhay Retreats was brought about by my deep longing for wellness through movement, nutrition, and a sense of community. Through our events and collaborations, I hope to connect with people from all over the world. Together, we can all learn, explore, and navigate this ever-changing world we live in.
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~ Tina
