Yoga retreat getaway in Turks & Caicos

July 6, 8:42 PMMiami Getaways ExaminerLiliana Dones

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photo: Gansevoort Turks & Caicos

If you are reading this in the airport on your way to Michael Jackson's funeral in California, or Twittering this at the Michael Jackson memorial, then pass this up.  However if your idea of a perfect getaway is one that involves getting away from the madding crowd,while getting in tune with your senses and sense of well-being, then Gansevoort Turks & Caicos offers an antidote to the crowded scene that is often associated with summer vacation resorts, with a series of "retreats" at Exhale Spa.

 "Dive into Life," with Cristi Christensen and Henri Richardson is a getaway alternative that offers yoga, restoration, three meals, blissful beach surroundings and luxury accomodations.

The weekend retreat package, exclusively for Thursday, July 9 through Sunday, July 12, is offered at $1275/per person double occupancy.  The  package includes weekend accommodations, ground transportation from airport to the Gansevoort Hotel (a 15 minute drive)* all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), all class programming, a 60 minute fusion massage and a special Exhale gift bag.

The weekend combines a series of classes with Cristi and David, with plenty of opportunity to enjoy the island, its beautiful beaches, the world-class exhale spa, and the luxurious accommodations of the new Gansevoort Hotel on Grace Bay Beach, considered among one of the best beaches in the world by The World Travel Awards.  The property is considered a boutique hotel (i.e. no crowds) and offers 91 guest rooms, 32 suites and four penthouses.

Cristi Christensen  is a former competitive gymnast at the elite level who has trained extensively with Shiva Rea and has completed  Saul David Raye's 200 hour Holistic Yoga program.  She has been with Exhale Spa since 2004, and currently teaches Core Fusion® and yoga in Los Angeles.  Henri Richardson  is a former all-American springboard and platform diver, who has taught Core Fusion®  in New York City, Bridgehampton, Chicago and Los Angeles.

*Note: transportation back to airport from hotel and airfare is not included in the package.