I’m back! sorry for the very much delay on updates and photos as I’ve been so busy with summer… Summer can only mean 3 things for my métier: swimming, swimming, and more swimming….
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So, Where was I? I did get a chance to shoot an extraordinary “retreat” a couple of weeks ago… I’ll get to the photos shortly, but wait a second, what’s so special about this particular “retreat“??? ”retreat” by definition can have several meanings… In the military, it means an act of moving back or withdrawing from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or defeat. “retreat” likewise means a change in one’s decisions, plans, and attitudes due to criticism by others. Lastly, “retreat” also means “to withdraw in a secluded place where it’s quiet“.
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This “retreat” I’m talking about is different from any other “retreat” we all know. Yes, It’s a “retreat” where you want to withdraw and get away from the bustling city, the stress of everyday life, and get far far away from the harmful pollutants/pollution we are so used to in the city and re-connect with nature. Yes, it’s also a “retreat” where you can find a place to decide? maybe a major aspect in your life, a change in your game plan? hhhmmm that being said, this “retreat” is all of those + a heap-load of jollification processes that you yourself will benefit from. The endorphins will surely surge your system into a blissful happiness that you’ve always wanted in a “retreat“.
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FLOW SurfYogaSamba is a union of Monica, Noelle, and Denise’s (organizers) brilliant ideas brought together by passion and unselfish act of teaching what they l♥ve and actually have a great deal of fun doing it. By the looks of their title you can tell that you’ll totally get “stoked” because there’s some Surfing…
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“refreshed” because of the healthy dash of Yoga…
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and “pick up a beat” because there’s a dancing dose of Samba…
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but FLOW SurfYogaSamba is not just that…
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show off your secret physical ability..
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play ultimate frisbee..
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have a small family vacation…
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you can bring your dog too…
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take home reusable tote bags full of goodies from sponsors…
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win fabulous prizes…
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play charades…
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and send-off your very own Thai lantern…
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all of which was made possible by these three lovely ladies…
Monica Manzano, Noelle Hilario, and Denise Gonzales
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FLOW SurfYogaSamba was an amazing “retreat” every participant will remember. An experience worth sharing, worth keeping, and definitely worth signing up for the next one…
…and just like that, Time flies by when you’re having fun, just as soon as you’re welcome, it was already time to go home…
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FLOW SurfYogaSamba. April 9-11 2010. San Juan Surf Resort, San Juan, La Union.
