Mexico December 2012

Robert — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:01:02 +0000

Cosmic Alignment Celebration
with the Mayan Elders in Yucatan

December 17 – 23, 2012

Featuring Izamal, Uxmal and Chichen Itza

PLUS an an addition optional stay
in Playa del Carmen (December 23 – 28)

For the End of 2012 are you looking to…
- Take a Spiritual Adventure?
– Re-connect with your inner shamanic power
and bring your spirit into wholeness?
– Travel with Soul Mates to feel safe and experience more?
– Experience the magnificence of your own being and your true nature?
– Celebrate the birth of a new World Vision for 2012-2013?

There are moments in life where we start to question ourselves if all is well! We realize that the years pass by and we are held in a pattern of life that is not really ours. We forgot our dream and our life purpose. This is THE time to come on a Sacred Journey and reconnect your soul, heart, mind and feelings with the “wonders of life itself” and find a new orientation for the future. Mother Earth, the Universe and Life Itself will provide you the answers on a Golden Plate and support you on your spiritual path.

About the Importance of December 21, 2012

The Cosmic Alignment in December 2012, with our Sun (and Earth) moving into what the Mayan Elders often called the “Uterus of the Galaxy”, is a mega important moment in time! Many ancient cultures have detailed legends, prophecies, rock drawings and calendars about this moment. The world has been waiting for this moment a long time.

It is moment where change is possible; a moment in which we will get an enormous download of the highest light from this Center Spot of the Galaxy; a moment where we, as conscious human beings can be co-creating with the divine light, guided by profound love and respect. To create a flow of extraordinary power capable to embrace all life, all actions, and all shades… so we can change from inside out and become the real cosmic beings we have always been all these centuries! Oneness of the Heart is born.

As so much energy is involved in all these celebrations during the end of 2012, we feel that our program will be perfect. It will be guided by Spirit and the Mayan Angel Masters. So please be prepared to find “ever changing programs” for these three days. All is perfect!

Why did the Maya pick this date 2012 of the winter solstice?
On Dec. 21 we will see a special alignment in the skies. Every year we see alignments, but this one is special. The sun will be in the middle of the dark rift and four planets (Mars, Pluto, Mercury and Venus) will line up to what is called the “Tree of Life” that is formed in the sky. Actual Astronomy of 2012 & the Sacred Triple Rebirth of the Sun.

A previous unique galactic alignment occurred in 1998 and was connected to the galactic equator. This December 21 alignment will take place as we are heading for the brightest part of the Milky Way, blocked by lots of dust creating a light/dark pattern in the sky. It is called the Dark Rift. If we could see clearly, we would see the sun moving near the brightest section of the Milky Way, right across the middle of the Dark Rift.

As the Mayan Calendar (long count calendar = 5,125 years) is rotating, December 21, 2012 will (probably) be the first day of the next cycle. It is said that Mayan Elders thought the ancient teachings and wisdom were correct and showed, by picking the year 2012, that they also knew where they were in the processional cycle. It is this complete understanding of the rhythms of nature that allowed the Maya to create their calendar. Drunvalo Melchizedek once said “Only the Maya and Nasa know exactly where we are in the universe, in Space and Time!”

So from the viewpoint of the Maya, December 21, 2012 is more than just another winter solstice; it is the most important winter solstice of all the winter solstices throughout the entire great year. This therefore makes this day the single most important day in the entire great year! There are over 9.4 million days in the great year and the Maya have picked this day as the day the great year restarts.

So let’s look forward to this moment in time, where we will be bathing in
so much light and where every single one on planet Earth
can choose to download and integrate it and remember that we are!

PLANET EARTH AND HUMANITY NEED US ALL TOGETHER NOW!

As many recent events make clear, there has never been a more important time to wake up,
get active and get together in large groups!
The great Cosmic Force which assists Mother Earth,
requires the presence of conscious beings to successfully fulfill its role.

Hosted by Carolina Hehenkamp

Carolina is an author, spiritual counselor, trainer and travel guide. After a fashion career she started her spiritual work studying with a Peruvian Shaman 24 years ago, followed by Aura-Soma color Therapy. Since then she has been working ongoing with groups and individuals leading them into the Sacred Space of the Heart, creating a healing space so the manifesting of dreams becomes reality. She is an expert on the “Indigo Phenomenon,” and wrote four books for this new generation and those guiding and educating them. Now she divides her time between leading tour groups to power places in the South Pacific, South America, Hawaii, Mexico, writing and training people to find inner peace, healing and the power to follow their dream. She lived in Rapa Nui/Easter Island for four years and can share powerful indigenous teachings. She believes it is important to gather at ancient power spots, so all our cell memories can be activated, while Mother Earth can feel we love her.

Inclusions

6 nights Accommodations
6 breakfasts
3 Lunches
5 Dinners
Round trip transfers
Hotel taxes
Sightseeing as per itinerary
Sightseeing entrance fees

Special Features

Hosted throughout (except Cancun) with Carolina
Visit of the Mayan city of Uxmal
Crystal Skull Light Activation Ceremony in Izamal
Visit to the Pyramids of Chichen Itza
Optional Mexico Resort holiday in Playa Del Carmen (December 23-28)

Destination Hotels (or similar):

Cancun, Hotel Ambience Suites
Izamal, Hotel Macan Che’
Playa Del Carmen, Hotel Golodrinas

ITINERARY

Day 1 – December 17: To Cancun (D)

Arrive in Cancun on your own and you will be transferred to your reserved accommodations in Cancun. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 2 – December 18: In Cancun (B)

This morning a choice of two activities. You can relax by the pool and beach. Or we have an Optional special event – A Swim with the Dolphins in Paradise at nearby Xel-Há, with dolphinariums designed to reproduce natural conditions, providing you with an opportunity to experience the dolphins in an ocean like habitat. Enjoy touching, seeing, hearing and feeling the wonderful world of the six resident dolphins, as they swim among the group during a prolonged period of time, allowing themselves to be petted freely. Their gift to us is that of unconditional and pure love. It is in this space of acceptance, that we can truly experience freedom, love, peace, true brotherhood. What a beautiful way to integrate and assimilate our experience that we have shared over that last few days. Return to the hotel in Cancun for lunch on our own before our evening farewell dinner. Cost for the Optional Dolphin swim is from $175 to $200 depending on how many take the tour. Dinner on your own. Overnight Cancun

Day 3- December 19 – To Izamal (B/D)

After breakfast, morning transfer to Cancun to meet Carolina and the rest of your touring group where you board your coach for Izamal. Dinner and overnight in Izamal

Day 4 – December 20 – In Izamal (B/L/D)

Breakfast at Hotel Macan Ché. After breakfast the group will follow the Puuc Route to the ancient Maya city of Uxmal. (about a 2 hr. ride). You will celebrate a ceremony to open up and connect with your Moon Chakras and Lunar Body, guided by Star. We will have lunch at the site. The rest of the day is an opportunity to explore this ancient Maya city which was an initiation center for Maya priestesses. It was here that the Maya priestesses studied the secrets of divine conception and tantric union (serpent power and kundalini). This site provides an opportunity to connect with our Divine Female aspect. Return to our hotel for dinner.

Day 5 – December 21 – In Izamal – To Yucatan (B/L/D)

Breakfast. Crystal Skull Light Activation Ceremonies at local pyramids at intervals throughout the day to awaken and reconnect the circuitries of the ancient, great ceremonial center of Izamal, possibly the oldest Mayan city in the Yucatan. We will break for lunch, then continue with our sacred Lightwork which will culminate with the 12-21-12 Ceremony on top of Kinich Kakmo at 11:11 pm to celebrate the Winter Solstice end date of a 26,000 year cycle of time on the Mayan Calendar and the beginning of a new cycle. Dinner at the hotel before the ceremony.

Day 6 – December 22 – In Izamal – To Chichen Itza Pyramids (B/D)

Breakfast at Hotel Macan ché. After breakfast the group will be transported to the sacred temples of Chichen Itza, the site of the sacred masculine. Perhaps the most famous of all the Maya archaeological sites, Chichen Itza was recently named one of the New Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. From 900 to 1300 AD this was the central city of the Itza, the most powerful Maya group in the Yucatan during the Late Classic period. You will explore this important Mayan city with an English-speaking guide who will explain the sacred significance of the major temples – Kukulcan, the Observatory, the Temple of the High Priest and others. A short guided meditation will be held by the Cenote Xtoloc to awaken our Solar Chakras and Solar Body. You will then be transported to the Maya town of Yokdzotnot to experience a wonderful open cenote. In Maya cosmology, cenotes are very sacred gates to Xibalba, the Maya underworld. Upon arrival you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch (price not included) at the cenote restaurant run by a collective of Maya women. There will be time to swim and we will perform a cleansing ceremony to honor the powers of Xibalba, the Mayan Underworld.. We will then return to Hotel Macan ché to enjoy a wonderful dinner to end the day.

Day 7 – December 23 – Tour Ends. Optional Holiday to Playa del Carman (B)

For those ending the tour: Your tour ends after breakfast and we will be transferring those who have flights from Cancun at 12 noon or later. For those with earlier flights, may make your own arrangements to get to the airport.

For those continuing to Playa del Carmen: Transfer to your resort hotel in Playa del Carmen.

Days 8 – 11 – December 24-27 – In Playa del Carmen

During our stay we will have some group activities such as a ceremony with Crystal Skulls, go swimming in deep large caves and enjoy the wonderful restaurants of Playa!

Day 12 – December 28 – To Cancun – Program Ends (B)

Program ends after breakfast.

Please note: This itinerary is subject to change without notice due to circumstances beyond our control. Pre/post nights are available upon request. Travel insurance is highly recommended. Some inclusions may not be available on indicated dates and dates may have to be adjusted. Listed local Hosts and guides are subject to availability and will be hosting your itinerary wherever possible. However, due to scheduling, there may be some times when the local Host or guide is not available. If this occurs, BMSJ will provide a comparable and experienced substitute.

TOUR PRICES:
** Bonus! SAVE! You will receive a 5% discount if ALL payments are made by check or money order. This discounted price is noted below in red.

MEXICO ONLY Tour (December 17-23) – Land Only Costs Per Person, double occupancy:
$1,479 payments via check or money order
$1,579 payments via credit card

MEXICO Resort Option (December 23-28)– Land Only Costs Per Person, double occupancy:
$895 payments via check or money order
$949 payments via credit card

Single Room Supplement:
On request

NOTE: The Single Room Supplements applies for those who would like to secure a private room is applicable ONLY on the Playa Del Carmen extension.

ROOMMATES: We will be happy to try to find a suitable roommate for those who are traveling alone and would like to share a room. Per our Terms and Conditions, registration for the tour will be held open until four weeks before the departure date in order to try to match everyone with a roommate. If, by that date, we have not been able to match you with a suitable roommate, you will be responsible to pay for the single supplement. An early registration will facilitate this process.

PLEASE NOTE: The above price for the tour is based on a minimum of 10 participants. If any of the tours fall below these minimums, they are subject to a shortfall surcharge which would range from $100 to $250 depending on the final number of travelers (see Terms & Conditions). All airline tickets are subject to each carrier’s Terms & Conditions as to passage and cancellation fees. Tours are sold in conjunction with these approved carriers.

Travel Insurance

Body Mind Spirit Journeys highly recommends the purchase of Trip Cancellation/Interruption Travel Insurance, and we therefore provide you with an easy way to contact BMSJ’s preferred insurance provider, Allianz Global Assistance.

If you need additional information or have questions, please call Allianz directly at 800-284-8300, and refer to code F025323.

For Flight Assistance and Ticketing, call: 631-624-7612
or email horst@rmctravelight.com

India Dalai Lama October 2012

Robert — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:52:55 +0000

Tibetan Path in India Tour and Retreat

Tour operated in cooperation with Spiritual Backpackers Tours

October 16 – November 1, 2012

High in the foothills of the Indian Himalayas is a small town called McLeod Ganj that is home to the most famous refugee in the world, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Since the cultural revolution in Tibet, thousands of Tibetans have arrived in this Indian town more widely known as Dharamsala, bringing with them all the sacred wisdom and teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. People travel from all over the world to this place, surpassing many obstacles along the way, all for the once in a lifetime chance to see His Holiness and learn from him. On this tour we are opening the gateway to just that. The hosts are a Tibetan Lama named Buga and Lisa Tully, who is originally from Ireland. They will take you to McLeod Ganj, India to attend public teachings by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, learn Buddhist meditation from teachers of his lineage and hang out with his local Tibetan family.

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Attending the public teachings by His Holiness will afford you the opportunity to experience the immense power of this man’s heart. He refers to himself as ‘a simple monk’ but rest assured this is a typically Tibetan, understatement. Although His Holiness tirelessly travels the globe reaching out to as many ‘brothers and sisters’ as possible, the authenticity of seeing him reach out to his own people in his home temple is a totally different experience. For example looking around you will see devotees falling into deep states of meditation simply by being in his presence. People bursting into tears at the mere sight of him as he gentle opens hearts that little bit wider. As the saying goes “a broken heart is an open heart.”

Our meditation retreat is a 10-day silent retreat run by the internationally renowned Tushita Meditation Centre. Nestled high in the forests far away from any hustle and bustle, this welcoming haven is perfect for those who want to get away so they can go in and explore their true nature. A serious retreat that will provide the tools needed to begin or enhance a daily meditation practice. A chance to learn more about Tibetan Buddhism and harness some of its benefits for yourself and the people you share your life with by bringing home the souvenir of greater peace, love and compassion.

McLeod Ganj is also known as ‘Little Lhasa’ as it is filled to the brim with Tibetan lamas, monks and nuns meditating for the benefit of all sentient beings in the many monasteries, nunneries and secluded retreats scattered around the hilltops. Simply by being in this location, visitors are benefiting on many levels as the vibration of this sacred place is so high. It provides the perfect setting to embark on a lifetime’s journey of meditation and spiritual growth.

For those looking to join a family that takes you to your inner places less traveled, we are only delighted to welcome you into the our fold!

Day 1 – Tues. Oct. 16

We greet you at Delhi airport then transfer you to the Tibetan quarter of Delhi, Majnu Ka Tilla. As you whizz your way across Delhi you will get to experience the Indian way of life that is totally unique! If you fancy it you will then have the opportunity to explore the many alleyways and temples of the welcoming Tibetan maze that is Majnu Ka Tilla.

Day 2 – Wed. Oct. 17

Early morning drive to McCleod Ganj, the scenic town that rests in the foothills of the Himalayas. This is the home to the Dalai Lama in exile and is also known as ‘Little Lhasa’ . We will reside in that general area for the duration of our tour. Believe us when we say you won’t want to leave! We travel up there by private transfer (approx 12 hours), then check into our hotel. If you would prefer you can also fly from Delhi to Dharamsala and meet us when we get there, it is a one hour flight.

Day 3 – Thurs. Oct. 18

A relaxed McLeod Ganj orientation as Lama Buga and Lama Kalden show us the town from their ‘monastic’ eyes and take us around the scenic circle of the Dalai Lama’s home also known as the kora. Then we check out of hotel and transfer by local taxi to the nearby peaceful Buddhist meditation centre up in the hills of McCleod Ganj. This place is quiet, surrounded by trees and hillside views with Buddhist stupas scattered about the grounds for you to stumble upon as you take a stroll. We commence our 10-day Introduction to Buddhism meditation retreat.

Days 4 – 8, Fri. Oct. 19 to Fri. Oct. 26

Introduction to Buddhism silent meditation retreat. Yes we did say silent, are you ready to go inside?

Day 9 – Sat. Oct. 27

Final day of retreat. Check out between 1pm and 3pm. Transfer by local taxi to McLeod Ganj town centre. Even the town centre has beautiful buildings such as the temple seen here in this photo. That evening we will attend our own private Green Tara puja held for us by our dear friends the tantric lamas from Gyumed Monastery. Green Tara is particularly helpful for any areas of your life you need swift action in so come with your intentions prepared!

Day 10 – Sun. Oct. 28

Full day at leisure. There is tons to do in the wonderful Dharamsala and we have many suggestions to share. Or you may just want to take it easy and soak up the relaxed vibes of our dear lamas as you simply spend time.

Day 11 – Mon. Oct. 29

Attend teachings by His Holiness 14^th Dalai Lama amongst nuns, monks and devotees from all over the world. You will experience a much more intimate setting with His Holiness at his temple in India in comparison to Western events where he is sometimes just a dot on the stage. That evening you might just want to meditate and soak it all up while His Holiness is residing only ten minutes down the road.

Day 12 – Tues. Oct. 30

Second day of teachings by His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama. The good news is once we have saved our spot we keep it for the whole teaching, it’s the local rule of thumb.

Day 13 – Wed. Oct. 31

Final day of teachings by His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama. That afternoon Lama Buga & Lama Kalden will take us to do a prayer flag puja. This involves writing names on prayer flags and hanging them in auspicious places which is believed to blow all fears away. The perfect ending to a heart-warming trip. That evening we drive back down to Delhi by private transfer (approx 10 hours).

Day 14 – Thurs. Nov. 1

Exchange details with your new global family and then transfers for onward travel.

“Do not wait! Take the next flight to Dharamsala :). We all get so caught up in our careers, families, responsibilities that we forget about ourselves. This tour will allow you some “me” time to find the real “you” and the answers to your questions. I cannot stress enough the benefits you will discover at the end of your trip!”
- Sonia, USA

Keep in mind: The planning of these tours depend on the teaching schedule of both His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama and the Tushita Meditation Centre. We plan as far ahead as all schedules allow and we do appreciate your patience on this.

Please read the Terms and Conditions for this tour.

Travel Insurance

If you need additional information or have questions, please call Allianz directly at 800-284-8300, and refer to code F025323.

TOUR PRICES:

** Bonus! SAVE! You will receive a 5% discount if ALL payments are made by check or money order. This discounted price is noted below in red.

$2,899 payments via check or money order

$3,039 payments via credit card

Price is per person for single and dorm occupancy. Dorm is on the retreat.

A deposit of $300 is required. Full payment is due not less than 56 days prior to your tour start date. When bookings are made less than 56 days before the tour start date full payment must be made when booking.

A cancellation by you must be advised to us in writing. If a booking is cancelled we reserve the right to apply cancellation charges as follows:

Up to 60 days prior to tour date: Initial deposit amount
25 to 59 days prior to tour date: 50% of total cost
14 to 24 days prior to tour date: 75% of total cost
1 to 13 days prior to tour date: 100% of total cost

If a trip is cancelled more than 56 days before the tour start date we will happily refund all the money you have paid except for a $100 processing fee.

Cost Includes

English speaking host for duration of trip
Transfers to and from Delhi international airport
Transfers from Delhi to McLeod Ganj and back to Delhi
Transfers from McLeod Ganj to Buddhist Meditation Centre and back
2 nights accommodation in Delhi (standard is budget so may or may not have a private bathroom depending on availability)
7 nights single occupancy accommodation in McLeod Ganj (standard is budget so may or may not have a private bathroom depending on availability)
10 nights dormitory accommodation at the Tushita Meditation Centre
Suggested donations by Buddhist Meditation Center to cover cost of dorm accommodation and food. The food provided is dinner on day 1, 3 meals day 2 to 9, and breakfast and picnic lunch on day 10 of the retreat

Cost excludes

Personal expenses
Visa and passport fees
Travel insurance
International & domestic flights
Train fares
Airport transfers, taxes and excess baggage unless specified
Meals other than those specified
Optional activities and sightseeing
Tips

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Lama Buga, Lisa Tully, Lama Kalden

Lisa Tully

Feeling miffed at corporate life and all it’s samsara trappings Lisa handed in her notice. Money was tight, people were pessimistic but her heart was smiling. For she had a deep calling to go to India and the money for a ticket fast burning a hole in her pocket.

Originally she was meant to go with a group of friends but as many group emails went by, the thoughts of sipping cool drinks on a beach in a posh resort just didn’t cut it as a dream trip to India. So she decided to go solo instead of team, north instead of south and Tibetan instead of Indian. A public teaching by His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama was the entire basis for the trip, little did she realise that would be just one of the highlights amongst many others.

Although it is well believed that His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama lives in Dharamsala he actually resides further up the hill in a wonderful town called McLeod Ganj.

On arrival in McLeod Ganj Lisa quickly found herself blissfully immersed in the world of his family of Tibetan monks and nuns. And that was it, the entire trip was a mixture of immense teachings, spectacular Himalayan scenery, tasty Tibetan momos, profound meditations and discoveries of all the local best bits through the eyes of dedicated maroon clad friends.

On returning back to Europe from this incredible trip she found it difficult to settle back into the spiritual poverty of the west for so much had changed inside her. So after witnessing the stress and anguish of her Western brothers and sisters with new eyes she decided more people needed to experience what she experienced. After all how much better would the world be if we all recognised the bank of spiritual wealth that is deep inside each and everyone of us? And as she learned from first hand experience one sure fire way to do that is to go and immerse yourself in the Tibetan Buddhist lifestyle and learn meditations that will be with you for this lifetime and the next.

Lama Buga

Whilst in India, the first person to greet Lisa in McLeod Ganj was her now dear friend Lama Buga. He is a Buddhist monk from Gyumed Tantric Monastery in South India and has been one since the age of 6. He is originally from Tibet but fled to India after the cultural revolution.

Part of his role as a monk is that he can be placed by his monastery to do work in specific centres around India. As a result he has spent three years in McLeod Ganj, two of those were at the Buddhist meditation centre where we take our groups for retreats and also two years in Delhi hence his nickname ‘monk about town’. With all his contacts, local knowledge and Buddhist training Buga is the man on the ground in India taking care of the finer details so you can just soak it all up.

Lama Kalden

Then there is our second Tibetan host, the wonderful Lama Kalden. Also a member of Gyumed monastery he too became a trusted friend of Lisa’s. With a good level of English Lama Kalden ensures you have a real insiders view of what is going on around you and with a heart of gold he takes great care of everyone!

Extra info:

We also run these tours to support the Tibetan people. By bringing more people to Dharamsala we are raising awareness about this silent genocide, by donating 10% of our profits to TCV we are helping to feed and educate Tibetan children and by using mainly Tibetan services we are bringing work to the Tibetan people in exile that support their families and culture both inside and outside of Tibet. And by signing up to our tour you too will be contributing to the cause.

Our gift to you…Whilst doing research on all things Tibetan our host Lisa came across the wonderful book ‘For Tibet, With Love’ by bestselling international author Isabel Losada. This is a funny moving tale of Isabel’s journey to help Tibet. Along the way she falls for a monk in Nepal, upsets BP, faces some hard truths, irritates the Chinese Ambassador, listens to Mahatma Gandhi, captures headlines worldwide and then…she meets the Dalai Lama. Struck by the strong message in this fantastic book that gives any reader a clear understanding of the current plight of the Tibetans and the similarities is has to the experiences our tours bring, Lisa got in touch with Isabel to explore a collaboration. The result is that everyone who comes on our tours gets a free copy of this book. The challenge is once you have read it to pass it on to someone you know who is most likely to do something to help this cause or come on one of our tours. Either way we collectively raise more awareness for Tibet.

“Lisa’s Spiritual Backpacker’s trip to Dharamsala sounds wonderful. She’s done all the hard work for you – found the hotels and even worked out when His Holiness is teaching. If I’d known her when I wrote ‘For Tibet, With Love’ my life would have been very much easier. Go with her – but the bus ride is still terrible.”
- Isabel Losada

For Flight Assistance and Ticketing, call: 631-624-7612
or email horst@rmctravelight.com

Peru Bolivia Mexico 2012

Robert — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:31:17 +0000

A SPECIAL JOURNEY INTO CONSCIOUSNESS
AND THE HEART MATRIX OF 12/12/12

Hosted by Carolina Hehenkamp

PERU & BOLIVIA December 7 – 18, 2012

Featuring Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca in Peru and Sun & Moon Islands, Huatajata and Tiwanaku in Bolivia

With an Optional Cosmic Alignment Celebration Mexico Tour Dec. 19 – 23
Featuring the Yucatan – Izamal, Uxmal and Chichen Itza

PLUS an addition optional Playa del Carmen Vacation (December 23 – 28)

Have you been asking yourself these questions?

- Whose life am I living?
– Is my life fulfilling and full of joy?
– Am I living my own dream or someone else’s dream?
– Is there something I really want to do and did not?
– Is something missing in my life?

For the End of 2012 are you looking to…

- Take a Spiritual Adventure?
- Re-connect with your inner shamanic power & bringing your spirit into wholeness
- Travel with Soul Mates to feel safe and experience more?
- Experience the magnificence of your own being and your true nature?
- Celebrate the birth of a new World Vision for 2012-2013?

There are moments in life where we start to question ourselves if all is well! We realize that the years pass by and we are held in a pattern of life that is not really ours. We forgot our dream and our life purpose. This is THE time to come on a Sacred Journey and reconnect your soul, heart, mind and feelings again with the wonders of life itself and find a new orientation for the future. Mother Earth, the Universe and Life Itself will provide you the answers on a Golden Plate and support you on your spiritual path

Have you felt the call to journey to Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Tiwanaku and Chichen Itza? Now in 2012, at the end of the great Cycle, is the perfect time to answer this call!

BMSJ invites you to join us on an authentic Sacred Journey along the pathways of ancient civilizations in Peru and Bolivia. Traveling with us, you will start to feel how we are ALL ONE; how we are ONE family on Mother Earth with of feelings of respect, love, compassion and joy for others. That within the heart of every human there is a natural desire for an inner quest for personal freedom and inner peace.
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On this special journey, you’ll be meeting local shamans and share their passion for their ancient traditions and culture as we visit world famous sites, designed during those ancient times to align us with divine consciousness. At the end of our Sacred Journey, you will have many new ideas about the direction you’re going in life and about how you can better serve humanity and Mother Earth.

Wonderful Elders and Shamans share their wisdom of the heart with us while we visit temples thousands of years old as they guide us into the soul and galactic dimensions of these sacred places and into the mystery itself. During our travels we will enjoy intensive, colorful ceremonies and rituals, dance, drums and prayer. We will chant and sit in silent meditation with our worldwide brothers and sisters to create the energy for transformation both inside and out.

The world has begun to recognize the Andes as the new spiritual center of the planet. Galactic Star and Sun gates to new dimensions of awareness are opening to us and ancient, hidden knowledge is being activated due to the beginning of the new 10th Pachakuti (cosmic cycle). Andean history is divided into segments of 1000 years, with a transformational era in the middle, every 500 years. We recently passed one of these historical transitions in 1992. It is called Pachakuti “turning of the times.”

These times the Condor calls the Eagle and perhaps you heard this call? Your heart will tell you that you must go, to again be part of the Children of the Sun coming home. This powerful prophecy of the Andes is about the Eagle (North America) and the Condor (South America) coming together as ONE. During our Sacred Re-Union of the Pan-American Elders and tribes in the Yucatan/Mexico in March 2033, Hundreds of us were present to support the first large activation of the Eagle and Condor getting together. It symbolizes the unifying of the Eagle and the Condor within, of the divine Masculine and the divine Feminine, of the outer and the inner world, of the mind and the Heart and of darkness and light. Unify as ONE, in Love. Everywhere in Mexico and South-America you will find legends of the Eagle and Condor flying together, being a symbol of the New Times!

Join us on one in Peru and Bolivia, or with some more time, continue to Mexico. We invite you to some of South America’s most spiritually impressive destinations in only one trip!

Hosted by Carolina Hehenkamp
Carolina is an author, spiritual counselor, trainer and travel guide. After a fashion career she started her spiritual work studying with a Peruvian Shaman 24 years ago, followed by Aura-Soma color Therapy. Since then she has been working with groups and individuals leading them into the Sacred Space of the Heart, creating a healing space so the manifesting of dreams becomes reality. She is an expert on the “Indigo Phenomenon,” and wrote four books for this new generation and those guiding and educating them. Now she divides her time between leading tour groups to power places in the South Pacific South America, Hawaii and Mexico, writing and training people to find inner peace, healing and the power to follow their dream. She lived in Rapa Nui/Easter Island for four years and can share powerful indigenous teachings. She believes it is important to gather at ancient power spots so all our cell memories can be activated, while Mother Earth can feel we love her.

NOTE: You can join Carolina on any of four itineraries:

#1- Peru & Bolivia – December 7-18

#2- Peru, Bolivia, Mexico – December 7-23

#3- Mexico Only – December 19-23

#4- Peru, Bolivia, Mexico (Yucatan) PLUS Playa Del Carmen – December 7-28

Inclusions for Peru & Bolivia (December 7-18)

11 Nights Accommodations (1 night Cusco. 2 Machu Picchu, 4 Lake Titicaca Region, 1 Sun Island, 1 Huatajata, 1 Tiwanaku and 1 La Paz)
Daily Breakfast
8 lunches
10 Dinners
Roundtrip transfers
Hotel taxes
Sightseeing as per itinerary
Sightseeing entrance fees
Inter-Peru & Bolivia flights as per itinerary
Rail journey from Cusco to Machu Pucchu

Special Features

Hosted throughout with Carolina
Welcome Luncheon in Cusco
Visit and special ceremonies in Machu Picchu
Visit & Ceremony at Aramu Muru (Willka Uta)
12/12/12 The Portal and New Time Program
The Sillustani Vortex
Visits to Bolivia Sun Island & Moon Island
Welcome drink and Candlelight dinner in Huatajata
Chincana and its special Labyrinth
Tour of Tiwanaku
Farewell Dinner
Optional Mexico program (December 19-23) featuring:
- Cosmic Alignment Celebration in the Mayan city of Uxmal
- Crystal Skull Light Activation Ceremony in Izamal
- 12/21/12 Winter Solstice ceremony on top of Kinich Kakmo
- Visit to the Pyramids of Chichen Itza
- Flight from Lima to Cancun
- Optional Mexico Resort holiday in Playa Del Carmen (December 23-28)

Destination Hotels (or similar):

Cusco, Hotel Jose Antonio
Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu), Hotel El Mapi Machu Picchu
Lake Titicaca (Chucuito), Taypikala Spa Hotel
Sun Island, Posada del Inca Eco Lodge
Huatajata, Inca Utama Hotel & Spa
Tiwanaku, Akapana Hotel
La Paz, Hotel Europa
Izamal (Mexico), Hotel Macan Che’

ITINERARY

Day 1 – December 7 – Arrive Cusco (L)

Arrive on the morning flight to Cusco. Check in at the Hotel where you will be welcomed. Time to arrive and adapt to the altitude (10,200 feet 3,400 M). After lunch, time to walk around historical Cusco, experience the energy of the sacred places, the beautiful Spanish churches and large local squares. Dinner on your own or time to go to bed early Overnight at the Hotel Jose Antonio Cusco Hotel.

Note: Accommodations are available for the evening of December 6 as follows:
a) Lima- At the Airport Hotel at a rate of $154 per room ($77pp in a double)
b) Cusco: At the Hotel Jose Antonio Cusco at a rate of $104 per room ($52pp in a double)

Day 2 – December 8 – To Machu Picchu (B/Box Lunch/Dinner)

Early breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards, we board our bus to Ollantaytambo, where we visit the ancient pyramid site, climb the high stairs and gather at the sacred Sun Temple on the top. In the late afternoon we board the famous Inka Trail train to Aguas Calientes, the starting point for our visit to Machu Picchu. Dinner at the Hotel Transfer to our Hotel El Mapi Machu Picchu for dinner and our overnight.

Day 4 – December 9 – At Machu Picchu (B/L/D)

After breakfast, we travel to Machu Picchu and visit any of the attractions of the citadel. Visit the Intipunku, which in Castilian means Sun Gate and is the last stop before entering Machu Picchu if you follow the Inca trail from Ollantaytambo. It was kind of a checkpoint control and the sun rises every day through this door if viewed from the most important buildings of the citadel. We enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and have some free time for independent exploration before returning to tour Hotel El Mapi Machu Picchu for dinner and our overnight.

Day 5 – December 10 – To Puno (B/D)

Early morning train ride back to Ollanta rail station, where our coach awaits us to transfer us to Cusco Airport for a mid-afternoon flight to Juliaca. Upon arrival, we transfer to Puno to join the large group Gathering at Lake Titicaca and Amuru Muru for preparation for 12.12.12 celebrations. In the evening we will ask a permission to go in ceremony by the vortex and fields of power of our ancestors. Fire ceremony. Overnight in Chucuito Hotel atthe Taypikala Spa Hotel.

Day 6 – December 11 - Aramu Muru (Willka Uta) (B/Box Lunch/D)

Groups, at different times, will leave the hotel towards Aramu Muru. In the way to this sacred site, we will perform a ceremony at the Light Spout and then walking by the Snake, the Puma and the Condor. From our personal Willka Uta (Home of Divinity), we will be able to experience our own Divinity, which will permit us to reach the physic Doorway and going through it with all of our bodies, being connected with Gods who are in the other side, in that plane, which we can reach if we are rid of our fears. After lunch, we continue this ceremony, we will be driven to the beach of Charcas where, barefoot, we can walk by the shore of the sacred lake to do a cleansing ceremony in the water. Time to return to the hotel. Overnight in Chucuito at the Taypikala Spa Hotel.

Day 7 – December 12 – 12.12.12 - THE PORTAL AND NEW TIME OF 12-12-12 (B/L/D)

At 7:15am, will leave the hotel towards the marvelous Cosmic Portal: Lake Titicaca. We will visit the unique and ancient civilization of the Uros people who live on floating islands. After the visit, and from the deep part of our hearts, we will perform an offering ceremony to the Mother Water, the Divine mother, showing our gratitude for LIFE. Then, we will do the Life Dreaming ceremony, which is the dream of every one, that is connecting with the dream of all the humanity, for a new time of life, based on LOVE. What a great opportunity, here and now, to be in touch with the Divine Mother, the Mother Earth, Mother Water and the Divine Cosmos! After this wonderful experience, we will have a lovely voyage by the womb of the mother Water, which is the cradle of the Sun’s Children. We will arrive at the island of Taquile, located in the middle of the lake Titicaca, in front of the Apu Illampu (Spirit of the Mountain) and the Royal Range. At the beach of this peaceful island, we will do the main ceremony to reactivate the Solar Disk and to connect with our Inner Sun, the Central Sun and the Sun behind the Sun. We will be able to practice all this Sun ceremonies to receive the Sun in our Hearts, beginning a new life. On a right time return to the hotel. Overnight in Chucuito at the Taypikala Spa Hotel.

Day 8 – December 13 - Sillustani (B/L/D)\

Today, we will go by the vortex or fields of power of Sillustani. This sacred site invites us to a deep analysis of life, death and rebirth, and if we are or not, ready to rebirth and entering into this new energy in this time of transition we are living. Closing ceremony at the Sun’s temple, to recognize us, as the reborn children of the infinite light of the great Central Sun. Then, we are ready to assist others to do their transition to this new cycle. We will have enough time for individual and group ceremonies and meditations. Return to the hotel. In the evening, time to digest these special experiences. Overnight in Chucuito at the Taypikala Spa Hotel.

Day 9 – December 14 – To Copacabana – Moon Island – Sun Island (B/L/D)

Pick up from hotel in Puno; Overland transfer to Copacabana. Visit the church of Pomata. Arrive Copacabana and visit the shrine and the dark Virgin. Hydrofoil cruise to Moon Island, visit the Sun Virgins Temple “Iñak Uyu”. Continue to Sun Island, to visit “Pilcocaina” Sun Temple. Llama trek to Posada del Inca. Lunch at Posada del Inca Eco Lodge. PM at leisure to explore the surroundings. Dinner. Overnight Posada del Inca Eco Lodge.

Day 10 – December 15 – To Chincana – Sun Island – Huatajata (B/Box Lunch/D)

Early visit to Chincana Ruins. The Pre-Inca temple, The Chincana (Labyrinth) is located SW of the sacred rock at the north side of Sun Island, offering impressive views of Lake Titicaca. The Chincana contains trapezoidal doors and niches which were lately adapted during the Inca period. These ruins were believed to be a support facility for the Island’s Shrine, housing the maiden who took care of the Shrine. We will take a boat ride on the Lake for about 1 to 2 hours as we journey a sacred spot for a Meditation/Ceremony. After that we go to ashore, and continue on a half hour walk up the hill to the temple as this. Box lunch included. Afternoon Hydrofoil cruise to Huatajata. On arrival, visit the Andean Roots Eco Village: The Altiplano Museum; Handicrafts village, the Mud Igloos and the mortuary towers of the Urus Chipayas. Meet the Limachi family, builders of the RA II and Tigris for epic expeditions across the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy our elegant vicuñas, llamas, alpacas and the mythical Suri. Audiovisual and night experience of the Mystic World of the Kallawayas, natural healers of Bolivia. They believe that you first have to heal the soul in order to heal your body. Tata Benjo, – our Kallawaya – will bless visitors and answer questions by casting his sacred coca leaves. Welcome drink & Candlelight dinner. Night visit to the Native Observatory “Alajpacha”. Learn from the Aymaras Cosmovision & watch the Southern constellations. Overnight at Inca Utama Hotel & Spa.

Day11 – December 16 – To Tiwanaku (B/Box Lunch/D)

Bus transfer to Tiwanaku. Tiwanaku was during its splendor period, the largest city in the World and it is considered to be the Cradle of the American Civilizations. The ruins of this great culture (1580 BC-1.200 AC) represent a high level of development and are characterized by their stone work, such as the Sun Gate, the Monoliths, the temples of Kalasasaya and Kontiki, the Akapana artificial Pyramid and their metal and ceramic art work are some examples of the advanced development achieved by this culture. We also visit the Sukakollos; discovered a few years ago, you will wonder with this unique agricultural system created to maximize production. Overnight in Tiwanaku at the Hotel Akapana.

Day 12 – December 17 – Tiwanaku & La Paz (B/Box Lunch/D)

Full day touring of Tiwanaku. Transfer to La Paz and overnight at the 5-star Hotel Europa.

Day 13 – December 18 – Peru/Bolivia Tour ends. Or continue on to Post Mexico Tour (B)

For those ending the tour: Your tour ends after breakfast and you can take a taxi to the airport, which is only about 25 minutes from the hotel.

For those continuing to Mexico: Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival, transfer to Jorge Chávez International Airport.

Day 14 – December 19 – To Izamal

Early morning flight to Cancun where we board our coach for Izamal. Dinner and overnight in Izamal.

Day 15 – December 20 – In Izamal (B/L/D)

Day 16 – December 21 – In Izamal – To Yucatan (B/L/D)

Day 17 – December 22 – In Izamal – To Chichen Itza Pyramids (B/D)

Day 18 – December 23 – Tour Ends. Optional Holiday to Playa del Carman (B)

For those continuing to Playa del Carmen: Transfer to your resort hotel in Playa del Carmen.

Days 19 to 22 – December 24-27 – In Playa del Carmen

During our stay we will have some group activities such as a ceremony with Crystal Skulls, go swimming in deep large caves and enjoy the wonderful restaurants of Playa!

Day 23 – December 28 – To Cancun – Program Ends (B)

Program ends after breakfast.

TOUR PRICES:
** Bonus! SAVE! You will receive a 5% discount if ALL payments are made by check or money order. This discounted price is noted below in red.

PERU & BOLIVIA Tour (December 7-19) – Land Only Costs Per Person, double occupancy:
$3,699 payments via check or money order
$3,899 payments via credit card

PERU, BOLIVIA & MEXICO Tour (December 7-23) – Land Only Costs Per Person, double occupancy:
$5,198 payments via check or money order
$5,479 payments via credit card

MEXICO ONLY Tour (December 19-23) – Land Only Costs Per Person, double occupancy:
$1,299 payments via check or money order
$1,369 payments via credit card

MEXICO Resort Option (December 23-28)– Land Only Costs Per Person, double occupancy:
$895 payments via check or money order
$949 payments via credit card

Single Room Supplement:
$375 payments via check or money order
$395 payments via credit card

NOTE: The Single Room Supplement for those who would like to secure a private room is applicable ONLY on the Playa Del Carmen extension.

ROOMMATES: We will be happy to try to find a suitable roommate for those who are traveling alone and would like to share a room. Per our Terms and Conditions, registration for the tour will be held open until 4 weeks before the departure date in order to try to match everyone with a roommate. If, by that date, we have not been able to match you with a suitable roommate, you will be responsible to pay for the single supplement. An early registration will facilitate this process.

PLEASE NOTE: Peru & Bolivia and Peru/Bolivia & Mexico prices are based on a minimum of 15 participants. Mexico and Mexico & Playa del Carmen tours are based on a minimum of 10 participants. If any of the tours falls below these minimums, they are subject to a shortfall surcharge which could range from $100 to $250 depending on the final number of travelers. Should the total number of passengers fall below 10, this tour may be cancelled (see Terms & Conditions). All airline tickets are subject to each carrier’s Terms & Conditions as to passage and cancellation fees. Tours are sold in conjunction with the services of these approved carriers.

Travel Insurance

If you need additional information or have questions, please call Allianz directly at 800-284-8300, and refer to code F025323.

For Flight Assistance and Ticketing, call: 631-624-7612
or email horst@rmctravelight.com

Maya 12 12 12

Robert — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:14:18 +0000

JOURNEY TO THE LAND OF THE MAYA – MEXICO AND 12-12-12

Featuring Merida, Uxmal, Chichen Itza, Tulum and Cancun

December 8-15, 2012

Hosted by Diomira D’Agostino

The Ancient Mayan calendar speaks of 12-12-2012 as the end of times as we know it, and the beginning of a new cycle of evolution for planet earth, humanity and the cosmos. Mayan elders say that the Ancients were informing the modern world to be ready for a giant transformation for the human race. Interestingly, traditions across the world including Buddhism, Tao, Hopi and Vedic knowledge predict a ‘Golden Age’ or ‘Satyug’ in their calendars around the same period. December 2012 is being looked upon as a significant spiritual event and a momentous shift in the collective consciousness of the planet.

12-12-12 is a beautiful opportunity for transformation and healing on a personal and global level. We are invited to allow the supportive energies of Mother Earth to open our hearts and be ready for expansion. BMSJourneys with Diomira, faery healer and channel, as she leads you through this enchanting part of the country and guides you to gently open your heart and prepare your “field” to sow seeds of love that are in harmony with the frequency of Mother Earth. On this enchanting adventure, through softening of the heart space, we will connect with the nature spirits and faeries of this wondrous region. In doing so, we say yes to aligning our hearts to the heartbeat of the planet so that we may be joyfully lifted as the Earth lifts in her awakening. Come ready to step into the Age of Peace, Love and Brotherhood!

This is a one-time event in our lifetime and the Earth’s history as our planet enters galactic alignment with the Great central Sun. BMSJ invites all those who would like to be part of this sacred journey to the powerful region of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico where we will join the special events to take place in Chichen-Itza on 12/12/12.

Your Hostess: Diomira D’Agostino is a channel, faery crystal light healer and originator, energy healer, breathworker and intuitive. In addition to this, she holds a BA in Modern Language and Culture: Spanish and Italian. She has made traveling part of her spiritual practice and her travels include Machu Picchu, Stonehenge, Avebury, Glastonbury, Ireland, Turkey, rainforests in Costa Rica and the pyramids of Egypt. She has lived in six different countries always striving to understand other cultures. She has always had an affinity for the world of Nature and in 2008 while on a Meditation retreat, she was told by Spirit that she would begin to remember and work with crystals and the faeries, the realm of light beings that guides and assists the growth process of the planet. Shortly thereafter she began a personal journey delving into her relationship with the devic and mineral kingdoms. She began channeling information resulting in material for workshops, classes and healings. They explained that the planet is shifting and so are we. In order to make this transition smoother for all, and assist in our awakening process, we must align our frequency to that of Mother Earth. They have asked her to help facilitate the reconnection between humans and the Earth.

Inclusions

7 Nights Accommodations (2 nights Merida, 3 Chichen-Itza, 2 Cancun)
Daily Breakfast
2 lunches
6 Dinners
Transfer on arrival to Merida
Roundtrip transfers
Hotel taxes
Sightseeing as per itinerary
Sightseeing entrance fees

Special Features

Escorted throughout
Welcome Dinner
Visit the Temple of the Seven Dolls at Dziblchaltun
Visit the ruins of Uxmal including the “Pyramid of the Magician”
View the image of the “Descending God” in Tulum
Visit the Temple of the Seven Dolls
“12/12/12” Ceremony in Chichen-Itza
Optional Swim with the Dolphins
Farewell Dinner

Destination Hotels (or similar):

ITINERARY

Day 1, December 8: To Cancun and MERIDA (D)

Tour starts in Cancun. Please be sure to be at the Cancun Airport no later than 12 noon where we all meet and transfer to Merida. Check into our hotel and some time to relax before our “Welcome to Mexico” dinner. Here we will do an opening meditation to set intention for the trip. We will receive a personal guide that will be with us for the duration of the journey. Overnight Merida

Day 2, December 9: In MERIDA – Excursion to Uxmal (B/D):

Breakfast at our hotel and then we are off to visit the ruins of Uxmal in the arid Puuc Hills where Chac the Rain God ruled supreme. Our sightseeing will include the Pyramid of the Magician, at 120 feet the easiest of the Mayan Pyramids to scale. Here we will ground down into the Earth to help us immerse into the energy of this new land. We will begin to integrate this new energy, so that we may more easily navigate it. It is here that we will lay a foundation for a new relationship with the Earth and ourselves; we begin to open ourselves up to the nature spirits of the land. Next we go to the Palace of the Masks in Kabah, with its 300 masks of Chac. Kabah has the energy of the Solar Plexus chakra. It is here that we will plant our seeds of intention. Return to Merida and dinner at our hotel.

Day 3, December 10: MERIDA-CHICHEN ITZA (B/L/D):

We visit Dzibilchaltun this morning, one of the oldest continuously occupied sites in the Americas, where the Temple of the Seven Dolls aligns to the rising of the sun at the Vernal Equinox. We then continue to Chichen Itza to inspect “El Castillo”, the Temple of Kukulcan. Here we will see an extraordinary event–the light-and-shadow illusion of the body of the serpent slithering up the north face staircase. The day ends with a Sound & Light show. Dinner at our hotel Overnight Chichen-Itza

Day 4, December 11: in CHICHEN ITZA (B/D)
“Chichen Itza, a transcendent of the great Mayan soul, a transcendent of the human soul”. You won’t believe your eyes, on this visit to Chichen Itza. It is an amazing experience. The morning tour will leave you breathless and longing for more. The Great Pyramid, The Ball Park, The Observatory, The Monk Convent, and The Water Well are just a few of the magnificent buildings and sites you tour and admire as you learn every custom, hear mystical stories and learn how the Mayas became the most powerful civilization in the area, and why we still don’t know for sure how, why or when they ceased to exist.

We will gather here to connect in brotherhood with the devic council of the region. Then we will move into a meditation that aligns us with the heart chakra of Mother Earth. In this way, we will calibrate our frequency to the Earth’s frequency to bring about harmony. After we will spend the rest of the day integrating the experience. You will be able to explore more of Chichen Itza on your own. Now you can re-visit your favorite building, take pictures, mingle with the locals and, best of all, meditate, relax and soak up the energy of this amazing and magical site before returning to the hotel to relax before dinner. Overnight Chichen-Itza

Day 5, December 12: in CHICHEN ITZA (B/D)

After Breakfast, take part in the momentous 12-12-12 ceremonies.

Today is a national holiday and Chichen-Itza is going to be buzzing. Thousands of colorfully dressed Yucatec Maya will come from far and near to celebrate this special event with the assembled crowds who will be sharing their spiritual input with all who are present. Dinner at our hotel. Overnight Chichen-Itza

Day 6, December 13: To Tulum and Cancun (B/L)

After breakfast, we depart for Tulum. In this sacred Mayan center we will see an image of the “Descending God” that represents the planet Venus. Xaman Don Beto said once about this planet: “Venus and Earth are like twin brothers. When the human beings lose the energy of their fluids in their bones, they must request Venus for help”. We also explore platforms, ruined palaces and elevated temples, and the impressive El Castillo, a temple with two columns portraying serpents. Lunch before we continue to Cancun for our overnight and dinner on our own. Overnight Cancun

Day 7, December 14: In Cancun (B/D)

Day 8, December 15: Depart Home (B) – Tour ends after breakfast

Breakfast at your leisure as you depart on your own for the Cancun airport and your flights home

TOUR PRICES:
** Bonus! SAVE! You will receive a 5% discount if ALL payments are made by check or money order. This discounted price is noted below in red.

Tour – Land Only Costs Per Person, double occupancy:
$1,399 payments via check or money order
$1,475 payments via credit card

Pre-Paid Gratuities:
$50 payments via check or money order
$53 payments via credit card

Optional Swim with Dolphins (includes swim, access to the Xel-Ha ecological park and more)
$175 – $200 (depending on group size) via check, money order or credit card.

Single Room Supplement:
$290 payments via check or money order
$305 payments via credit card

NOTE: The Single Room Supplement applies for those who would like to secure a private room throughout the tour.

ROOMMATES: We will be happy to try to find a suitable roommate for those who are traveling alone and would like to share a room. Per our Terms and Conditions, registration for the tour will be held open until 4 weeks before the departure date in order to try to match everyone with a roommate. If, by that date, we have not been able to match you with a suitable roommate, you will be responsible to pay for the single supplement. An early registration will facilitate this process.

Please note: The above price for the tour is based upon a minimum participation of 20 passengers. Should the number of passengers fall below the minimum, the following supplements may be imposed: 15-19 $100 pp; 10-15 $200 pp. Should the total number of passengers fall below 10, this tour may be cancelled (see Terms & Conditions). All airline tickets are subject to each carrier’s Terms & Conditions as to passage and cancellation fees. Tours are sold in conjunction with the services of these approved carriers.

Travel Insurance

If you need additional information or have questions, please call Allianz directly at 800-284-8300, and refer to code F025323.

For Flight Assistance and Ticketing, call: 631-624-7612
or email horst@rmctravelight.com

The Light Comes from the North August 2012

Robert — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:57:34 +0000

JONKOPING, SWEDEN

Tour operated in cooperation with Nordic Light Tours

August 5 – 14, 2012

Lunds backe, Sweden's answer to Stonehenge

To accomplish the goals we have with ourselves and the universe we now have to focus on awareness and trust to the work we will do.

We now find ourselves in a highly important time as change is happening with human beings, with Mother Earth and with the Universe itself — a change that is moving fast.

By awakening our awareness we can open our senses and increase our consciousness to what we will experience — not only with this special journey, but for the rest of our lives.

So we shall celebrate each sunrise and sunset by doing the Vedic Fire Agni Hotra as we welcome this time of transformation with meditations, ceremonies and spiritual exercises.

Hosted by Annica Frantz & Annalena Mellblom

About Annica Frantz: Annica has experienced psychic ability since childhood. She works as a past life therapist, psychic and healer. She is an inspiring course leader in psychic development and self development. As an author and creator of best-selling self development CDs, she has many years of experience traveling the world doing spiritual work and visiting power places. On her last trip to Peru, the shamans made her a representative of their wisdom, and appointed her as a shaman. She believes every person has access to the power within themselves and that each one of us is a master.

About Annalena Mellblom: Annalena is one of Sweden’s most well known people in the fields of self development and psychic development. She has had much exposure on TV and radio. She is an author about hypnotherapy and self development. Educated in London and Sweden, she is a stand for peoples’ greatness and like a master. She leads people to live in freedom and living a life they love. Annalena and Annica are a great team and have been working together since 2007.

Featured Hotel

The newly built A6 Hotel is located in Jonkoping, right on a lake called Rocksjon. Comfortable simple accommodations, all with private bath, TV and other amenities.

Tour Price Includes:

8 nights hotel accommodations in Jonkoping
Hotel taxes and service charges
Transportation throughout the tour
Breakfast every day
Admission to ancient sites as per itinerary
Horse and carriage ride on the island of Visingso
Ferry transportation to the island of Visingso
Meditations
Ceremonies
Spiritual exercises

Tour Highlights:

Hosted and escorted by Annica Frantz & Annalena
Visit to Vadstanes power places
Visit Lundsbacke with its 82 stones in a simlar calendar pattern as Stonehenge
In Ombery with its ley lines and its mountain that is said to be a dimentional portal to Venus
Walk among ancient spiritutal graveyards in the region
Visit one of the portals said to be used for UFO’s observations in Visningso
Sample the famous candy “polkagrisar” in Granna
Walk the magical forest of Taberg
Visit the stone settings from the Vikings

Day 1: Sunday, Aug. 5
Depart the USA for Sweden

Day 2: Monday, Aug. 6 (D)
Arrival in Gothenburg airport and check in at the hotel in Jönköping, where we´ll spend the night and have a welcome dinner together.

Day 3: Tuesday, Aug. 7 (B)
This day we´ll spend visiting many of Vadstena’s power places. The castle here is one of the best original castles in Northern Europe. The monastery has paintings from the Middle Ages. Parts of this historical structure are the Saint Birgitta and the Bjälbo Palace. We will also tour the herbal garden, ruins and stone walls on the grounds as well some of the local houses in Vadstena that date back to the 13th century. Dinner on your own.

Day 4: Wednesday, Aug. 8 (B)
Early departure to Lunds backe. This sacred place has 82 stones put up in a pattern that is very similar to the calendar of stones that Stonehenge has. Very close to this place two temples can be found as well as other sacred places. After lunch on your own, we journey to Omberg where the ley lines are crossing over. This mountain has a dimentional portal in direct contact to Venus. It’s a famous place for UFO observations. The mountain has three ancient castles. We will visit one of the caves called the Rödgavelns cave, that goes into the mountain reaches almost 70 feet in height.

We will have our lunch here. After visiting Omberg, we continue to the Alvastramonastary Ruin, which actually lays at the foot of Omberg. This monastery is from the year 1143 and is a very strong Energy Place.

On the way back to Jönköping we will also visit Brahe Hus.

Day 5: Thursday, Aug. 9: (B)
Leave in the morning by ferry to the island of Visingsö. We will have a Meditation inside the church of Kumlaby. Then climb up in the tower of the church which the old king had leveled so that his students could stand outside in the flat tower and observe and learn about the stars and the universe.

We visit one of the portals that were used by UFOs. Also the ancient graveyards left on the Island. There are a total of 850 antiquities on Visingsö as well as special types of large trees planted here as well. The oldest castle of Sweden is here — NäsSlottsruin. Then we will travel by horse and carriage around the island.

Lunch at Solbackens restaurant that serves eco-friendly, produced food.

Leave Visingsöat by ferry in the late afternoon as we arrive in the village Gränna, an old town famous for the Swedish candy “polkagrisar”. Back in Jönköping about 8pm. Alte dinner on your own.

Day 6: Friday Aug. 10: (B)
A day at leisure and independent exploring. You can choose hiking or walking in the forests, relaxing, going into Jönköping City for shopping, or even the beach in Jönköping.

Day 7: Saturday, Aug. 11 (B)
We leave this morning by coach to the foot of Taberg and hike in the magic forest This forest holds secret caves and copper mines. It’s a place where bats from far away in Europe comes to spend time in the caves. The top of the cave provides a beautiful view of the town of Jönköping and the second largest lake of Sweden, Vättern. Lunch at the restaurant on the top of the hill. Then a beautiful mystic walk down.

Day 8: Sunday, Aug. 12: (B)
Continue south to a small regional local village and visit the ruins of an ancient church and graveyard.

We will have coffee and the famous Swedish “ostkaka” at a nearby café. Then a visit to the stone settings and ruins dating back to the time of the Vikings.

We continue to a hill which was used as a venom recovery area. Continue to the KånnaHögar, a sacred old graveyard dated to 400 years after Christ. This graveyard holds about 250 graves.

In the evening a special visit to a local graveyard that has not had any excavations and not been touched.

Day 9: Monday, Aug. 13 (B)
We leave in the morning to head out to the coast and the beautiful beach in Halmstad. This evening, there will be a Full Moon ceremony.

Day 10, Tuesday, Aug. 14: (B)
The tour ends as we head back to Gothenburg airport and our journey home.

Please note: This itinerary is subject to change without notice due to circumstances beyond our control. Pre/post nights are available upon request. Travel insurance is highly recommended. Some inclusions may not be available on indicated dates and dates may have to be adjusted. Listed local Hosts and guides are subject to availability and will be hosting your itinerary wherever possible. However, due to scheduling, there may be some times when the local Host or guide is not available. If this occurs, BMSJ will provide a comparable and experienced substitute.

Not included:

International flights to Gothenburg, Sweden
Lunches or dinners other than the welcome dinner
Drinks or purified water at meals (normally there is tap water at all meals, coffee and special drinks at breakfast. (Extras are often: espresso, beer, wine, fresh fruit juices, cocktails etc. They must be paid separately)
Tips drivers and guides

Travel Insurance

If you need additional information or have questions, please call Allianz directly at 800-284-8300, and refer to code F025323.

TOUR PRICES:

** Bonus! SAVE! You will receive a 5% discount if ALL payments are made by check or money order. This discounted price is noted below in red.

Tour – Per Person, double occupancy:
$2,299 payments via check or money order
$2,429 payments via credit card

Single Room Supplement:
$249 payments via check or money order
$262 payments via credit card

NOTE: The Single Room Supplement applies for those who would like to secure a private room throughout the tour.

ROOMMATES: We will be happy to try to find a suitable roommate for those who are traveling alone and would like to share a room. Per our Terms and Conditions, registration for the tour will be held open until 4 weeks before the departure date in order to try to match everyone with a roommate. If, by that date, we have not been able to match you with a suitable roommate, you will be responsible to pay for the single supplement. An early registration will facilitate this process.

Please note: The above price for the tour is based upon a minimum participation of 6 passengers. Should the total number of passengers fall below 6, this tour may be cancelled (see Terms & Conditions).

For Flight Assistance and Ticketing, call: 631-624-7612
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Tibet & Nepal 2012

Robert — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:26:25 +0000

Special Departure

Featuring Kathmandu and the best of Tibet

May 29 – June 15

TOUR CLOSED

Discover Tibet with Tibetologist Glenn H. Mullin, Buddhist writer, translator of classical Tibetan literature and teacher of Tantric Buddhist meditation.

Program Outline

Temples and Meditation Caves of Central Tibet: Walking in the Footsteps of the Himalayan Masters

Day 01 30-May Wed Fly to Kathmandu Hotel Malla

Day 02 31-May Thu Kathmandu Hotel Malla

Day 03 1-Jun Fri Kathmandu Hotel Malla

Day 04 2-Jun Sat Fly to Lhasa Kyichu Hotel

Day 05 3-Jun Sun Potala Palace, Jokhang Kyichu Hotel

Day 06 4-Jun Mon Drak Yerpa Kyichu Hotel

Day 07 5-Jun Tue Drive to Drikung Drikung Nomad Inn

Day 08 6-Jun Wed Drikung Drikung Nomad Inn

Day 09 7-Jun Thu Drive to Samye Samye Guest House

Day 10 8-Jun Fri Drive to Gyatsa Guest house

Day 11 9-Jun Sat Drive to Lhamo Lhatso & back Guest house

Day 12 10-Jun Sun Drive to Lhamo Lhatso & back Guest house

Day 13 11-Jun Mon Drive to Tsedang Yarlung Valley Hotel

Day 14 12-Jun Tue Drive to Gyantse Jian Zhang Hotel

Day 15 13-Jun Wed Drive to Shigatse. Visit Tashilunpo Hotel Manasarovar

Day 16 14-Jun Thu Drive to Zhangmu & cross border to Kodari The Last Resort

Day 17 15-Jun Fri Drive to Kathmandu Hotel Malla

Day 18 16-Jun Sat Depart Kathmandu

Yucatan 2012 Tour Description

Robert — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:40:38 +0000

Maya Sacred Path 2012

Creating a New Maya Era as Our Journey Continues

Tour operated in cooperation with Sacred Earth Journeys

November 23 – December 2, 2012

2012 has arrived and as our new journey in our Maya Sacred Path series this year is so very close to the actual end of the Mayan Calendar, it will be a very special one. Our Maya Sacred Path program is a tour series which began in 2005 and has been offered each year leading up to 2012, the end of the Mayan calendar, and will continue to be offered in following years. Each year we focus on different aspects of Mayan teachings and visit different Mayan sites as part of our journey. These journeys are for serious students who wish to evolve a deeper awareness of the true Mayan teachings and thus, evolve themselves through a spiritual awakening of cosmic consciousness. As we look forward to the next phase in the future of our world and our own lives, it is time for us to discover and commit to our own personal role in creating a new era for humankind and our planet Earth.

This year’s journey takes us across a “Golden Bridge” of time from Lemuria, Atlantis, and the time of the Maya, through to where we are today – on the threshold of a brand new world. Our connection with these past eras is not with a civilization, a people or a physical continent; it is with a level of evolution that had already been attained in the cycles of time, over and over. Our goal is to bring this forward as we open our consciousness to an unlimited vision of the future.

We begin our journey with the Olmecs, who have been mostly silent up until now. Their culture is still shrouded in mystery and it is clear they have not given up all their secrets. As we visit some of the oldest Olmec sites, we will find the conjunction of time and space for the last 3 eras: Lemuria, Atlantis, and the current one ending with the Mayan Calendar. Our first sacred site, after arriving in Villahermosa, Tabasco will be the distinctive Olmec/Maya site of Comalcalco. Here, we gather for our opening ceremony amidst the ancients and ask for permission and guidance as we are led spiritually and energetically along our journey. We then continue travelling deeper into the world of the Olmec with a visit to the remarkable open-air museum of Parque Museo La Venta where we shall encounter the renowned colossal heads and ponder their secrets. Journeying on to Minatitlan, Veracruz we visit the very special and relatively unknown Pyramid of Quetzalcoapan. On our way to Santiago Tuxtla, Veracruz we visit a sacred waterfall for a special ritual. In town, we explore the Tuxteco Regional Museum, which contains exhibits that span 3500 years of documented Tuxtlas civilization. We close our journey in Chiapas with a visit to Misol Ha, where we will be cleansed by the mystical waterfalls, followed by the powerful Maya site of Palenque, where we bring forward what we have experienced and ask for access to the hidden knowledge from all the ancient eras as well as guidance in using it to consciously create a future filled with peace, love, and harmony with Mother Earth.

Accompanying us on our journey will be Miguel Angel Vergara Calleros, our teacher of the Maya Wisdom, who will lead us in sacred ceremonies and share the wisdom of the ancients he has gathered through his in-depth studies and vast experiences. Also joining us is Dr. Richard Jelusich, whose passion for and connection with the Mayan world, have kept him returning to this wondrous land many times over. He too will share the insights and wisdom he has gathered from his experiences and will also lead us in discussion with informative evening lectures. Together they will lead us in practices, meditations, and ceremonies to help us make our own personal connections with the ancients.

Our journey together will be a circle of time and a great circle of consciousness as we travel to where we have been and on to where we are heading. The emphasis on our Maya Sacred Path journeys has always been on consciousness, studying the cosmology, and the application of the Mayan Calendar. Through our visits to the ancient sites, our participation in sacred rituals and ceremonies, and the teachings shared from past and present teachers, we can build a better understanding of the movement of the earth, planets and stars, and the oral traditions of the Mayan Elders.

We have incarnated at this time to make a choice as to whether to remain in duality or to align ourselves with the non-duality of Oneness. It is a simple choice, made imminent by the social, geological, and solar intensity of our time. As we cross this bridge between the past and the future, we can expect a healing of ourselves and our planet, a letting go of the ego, a letting go of fear, and the building of a strong foundation based on Oneness on which we now can create the coming new era. We welcome you to join us as we explore these mysteries as a unified people.

Comments from Past Travelers

This was a great trip for me. I learned so much about the Mayan culture and philosophy and about 2012 as well. It was a wonderful experience to be with Miguel Angel and experience his wisdom and humanity. He obviously knows his subject, but he also loves to share his knowledge. Talking with him was a very affirming experience. I have also noticed that I feel different in a good way since I’ve been back – more compassion and more inner peace and more gratitude. We were told that we might notice differences after the trip, but I didn’t expect to experience the shift that I have felt. I enjoyed the places we stayed and the wonderful Mayan sites we saw. I always felt well taken care of and safe. It was also a privilege to travel with such an exceptional group of people who were so spiritually attuned. I thought everything was very well planned, and the people leading the group were all exceptional. The trip has helped me in my own spiritual evolution, and I am very grateful for that.
D.F, Philadelphia, PA (Maya Sacred Path – Dec/11)

My Maya Sacred Path experience was one I will not soon forget. Miguel Angel and Dr. Jelusich were wonderful teachers! The powerful experiences at the sites were beyond compare and I have found the personal growth that has resulted from this trip to be extensive and still continuing long after returning home. I felt very safe and well taken care of on every level. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity!
Beverly Wein, Okotoks, Alberta (Maya Sacred Path – Dec/11)

The trip far exceeded my expectations – Under the guidance of Miguel Angel, we entered many of the ancient Mayan sites and were introduced to the inner and esoteric meanings of the sites. We were taught how to reverentially enter each site, and to feel what was and is present. Miguel Angel led us in simple ceremonies that seemed older than Christianity, and tied to the very land we were in. He taught us to seek the esoteric, and not get caught up in the exoteric. He was the true metaphysician, for me the ultimate teacher and guide to these ancient lands. We thus experienced our introductory slice of the Maya culture in the archaeological sites, in the caves, in the cenotes, and in the Yucatan countryside. I went expecting to expand beyond my limited knowledge of the Maya culture. I came home looking at my own inner Self in a deeper way, experiencing my world and my relations in a richer way, and realizing that this is indeed a very small world and that we’re all truly part of one family. In this way, my outer journey to the Yucatan became the best possible journey – an inner journey where I am now compelled to seek deeply the secrets not within a pyramid, but within my own soul.
Christopher Nyerges, Altadena, CA (Maya Sacred Path to 2012 – Dec/10)

Yucatan 2012 Tour Itinerary

Robert — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:29:59 +0000

Maya Sacred Path 2012

Creating a New Maya Era as Our Journey Continues

Tour operated in cooperation with Sacred Earth Journeys

November 23 – December 2, 2012

Tour Leaders

Maya Master Teacher Miguel Angel Vergara Calleros studied for 17 years with Mayan elder and wisdom keeper, Don Vincente Martin, and teaches seminars in Mexico and abroad on Mayan astronomy, philosophy, calendar, glyphs and symbols, medicine, cosmovision, traditions, prayers, ceremonies, and healing. He is also the author of many books including his recently published book, The Sacred Knowledge of the Maya.

Renowned spiritual teacher, healer and author, Dr. Richard Jelusich, Ph.D. has been teaching, giving lectures, workshops and private sessions for over 20 years. He is the author of Eye of the Lotus, and I Can Relate, his latest book about how we intuitively relate to each other.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Fri, Nov 23: Arrive Villahermosa

Arrive in Villahermosa where you will be met by our local representatives and transfer to your hotel.

(Overnight in Villahermosa)

Day 2 Sat, Nov 24: Comalcalco (B, L)

Our first morning together, we will gather after breakfast in the hotel for a brief meet and greet and share our intentions for this journey.

Today we begin our journey through time with a visit to the Olmec/Maya site of Comalcalco, one of the earliest and westernmost known Maya settlements set in the lush green hills of Tabasco’s countryside. The name Comalcalco means “The House of Comals” deriving from the words “comal”, which is an iron pan used to make tortillas, and “calli”, which means house or temple. It is a very unique site built with a very distinct construction. While most Maya sites were built of stone, Comalcalco was built using fired clay bricks that were held together with mortar made from oyster shells. Many of the bricks include iconography and hieroglyphs carved into the bricks themselves, some with the pictures turned inward, not visible to the visitor. One structure, the Great Acropolis, features a stucco mask of Kinich Ahau, the Sun God. Comalcalco also helps to establish the true date of the end of the Mayan Calendar as December 23, 2012 and not December 21, 2012 as many people believe to be the final date. This date was recorded in a fragment found at the site and confirmed by archeologists and epigraphers working for the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) of Mexico.

The Olmec area has not given up all its secrets and Comalcalco is just our first step into the mystery. In the main plaza, the main pyramid has 13 levels representing the 13 dimensions in the Maya Cosmos. It is believed that in the center of this amazing pyramid, there was originally a Crystal Skull from Lemuria. Here, Miguel Angel, along with a local Maya Priestess, will lead us in a special opening ceremony where we will use ancient Lemurian/Atlantian mantras to reactivate our 7 Chakrasand clear out any blockages to assist us in our preparation for the consciousness raising experiences of our journey.

Tonight, we gather for our first lecture led by both Miguel Angel and Richard. Together they will recapitulate the experiences and knowledge gathered during our day at Comalcalco. Miguel Angel will share more of the ancient wisdom that is divulged at this sacred site, while Richard will teach us how to garner these teachings so that we can use them to consciously create our future and new era for the Earth.

(Overnight in Villahermosa)

Day 3 Sun, Nov 25: Parque Museo La Venta; Minatitlan (B, D)

This morning, we visit the remarkable open-air museum of Parque Museo La Venta where we will wonder at the spectacular Olmec carvings, one of the earliest civilizations to develop in the Americas. As we walk through the dense forest of large trees and tropical foliage, we will discover numerous Olmec sculptures and carvings such as large stones with finely carved deities and animals like dolphins and monkeys. We will also pause to examine the famous colossal heads, some weighing up to 20 tons and standing 10 ft high, which were brought here from the archaeological site of La Venta to keep them safe and also make them more available to the public. The massive Olmec heads, believed to have been carved around 700 BCE, are the highlight of the museum. Carved in basalt derived from a quarry in the Tuxtla Mountains to the far north, how they were transported to area of the La Venta almost 80 km away remains a mystery. The impressive heads, which are adorned with a protective warrior-styled headdress, are otherwise uniquely individual and exhibit distinctly different personalities. Miguel Angel will lead us through the park as we explore all the striking carvings and sculptures. We will stop to learn about the carvings in more detail and meditate at various Olmec figures to help expand our consciousness in order to receive the messages from the ancient teachers.

In the afternoon, we travel to Minatitlan, nicknamed “Tierra de Flechadores” (Land of the Archers), which lies along the Coatzacoalcos River. The name Coatzacoalcos means “Site of the Snake” or “Where the snake hides” and derives from the Nahuatl words coatl (snake) and tzacualli (where one keeps or something hides). According to legend, this is the special place where the god Quetzalcoatl/K’uKuulKaan made his final journey to the sea and where he made his promise to return. Once we have checked in to our hotels and freshened up, we will enjoy a group dinner this evening before settling in for a good night’s rest.

(Overnight in Minatitlan)

Day 4 Mon, Nov 26: Minatitlan; Pyramid of Quetzalcopan (B, L)

Today we visit a very special place, the Pyramid of Quetzalcoapan, which lies off the beaten path and is seldom visited by either foreigners or locals. Legends and oral traditions of the area tell us that this pyramid is where Quetzalcoatl/K’uKuulKaan departed and became the Planet Venus. At this site we will have the privilege of being joined by our special guest, Delfino Álvarez Blanca, the man who discovered this ancient site. He will graciously tell us the story of its amazing discovery and share interesting tales and insights. Miguel Angel will then lead us in a meditation to help us connect with the energy of this place.

Later in the afternoon, we will gather together for a lecture with Richard: The Eternal Sound of the Creator. Many cultures have embedded in their philosophies forms of alignment to higher truths and understanding of the nature of consciousness. The Mayans knew of these cycles and embedded in their teachings the mantras, codices, and glyphs that would align the human being to their true nature as a spirit who also has a physical form. During this lecture, Richard will present a slide and sound program looking into how the Mayan’s used these inner teachings to train the mind and open the heart to higher forms of awareness. Included will be a discussion as to how these teachings are relevant to 2012 and beyond.

(Overnight in Minatitlan)

Day 5 Tue, Nov 27: Santiago Tuxtla, Veracruz (B, L)

Today we travel to Santiago Tuxtla, in the southeast of Veracruz, dominated by the non-active volcano, “El Vigia” (The Watcher). Considered the cultural heart of Los Tuxtlas, the city, with its many panoramic views and winding streets, has retained many of its historic homes and evokes the charms of earlier times. The energy in this area is palpably different and feels like traveling into another dimension. Our first stop will be at a sacred waterfall for a special ritual and meditation to connect with Mother Earth.

In the evening, we will walk to the park in the centre of town which houses an original Olmec head, one with feminine energy. Here, we will perform a ceremonywith this magnificent head to honour the sacred feminine and allow ourselves to be open to receive messages from the ancients. As the locals are very welcoming and friendly, as well as curious, we can expect some of them to join us.

Upon our return, we will gather once more for a storytelling session and sharing circle where we can discuss some of the teachings and experiences we have shared thus far.

(Overnight in Santiago Tuxtla)

Day 6 Wed, Nov 28: Santiago Tuxtla, Veracruz (B, L)

This morning, before leaving Santiago Tuxtla, we will visit the magnificent Tuxteco Regional Museum, which contains exhibits that span 3500 years of documented Tuxtlas civilization from the Olmecs and Totonacs, to later unnamed settlers from the Teotihuacan empire. There are also 2 Olmec heads housed at the museum: the smallest, Cabeza de Nextepe, and the largest, Cabeza de Hueyeapan, ever found. During our exploration of the museum, Miguel Angel will explain the Lemurian/Atlantian/Olmec energies that are concentrated in some of the special pieces found here. The purpose is to allow this energy to expand our consciousness and open us to insights or memories of past times. As we reactivate these memories, we will connect with the lessons from those times, both good and bad, and will then be able to apply them in the creation of the coming new era.

We then travel to the village of Tres Zapotes, on the banks of the Rio Hueyapan, home to the archaeological site of Tres Zapotes, considered one of the oldest Olmec sites in the area and where many of the pyramids are still concealed by the jungle foliage. While here, we will meet with an Olmec Elder from the area and visit the museum where many of the original pieces have been moved for preservation. With Miguel Angel’s guidance, we will continue to practice expanding our consciousness and receiving the energy from the “Ancient Ones”. Many people who have incarnated during this time have vague memories of Atlantis and some even have memories of Lemuria; many others have memories that lie dormant. Working with the energies in this area should help bring these memories to the surface and give us clues to what our contribution to the creation of the future might be.

This evening, we gather for our last lecture with Richard: 2012 and the Great Cycle of Consciousness. Richard will present a very interesting slide and sound program about the cosmology of the Maya (their understanding of the movement of the Earth, planets and stars), and the Mayan Calendar and its relevance to the human being and consciousness. He has been presenting ‘the basics’ every year since the Maya Sacred Path series began in 2005. This year, he will also delve into what 2012 was and is really about, why it was so significant to predict 1500 years earlier, and about the cyclicality of consciousness and especially, how best we can apply the teachings of the Mayan culture to our spiritual awareness. Why? To gain the highest internal truths of our nature that is possible in this lifetime, because in this specific era we are far more capable of reaching such heights of conscious awareness.

(Overnight in Santiago Tuxtla)

Day 7 Thu, Nov 29: Santiago Tuxtla to Palenque (B, L)

Today we travel from Santiago Tuxtla to Palenque (approx. 7 hours), enjoying the stunning countryside and scenery in the comfort of our private coach. The large panoramic windows will allow us to enjoy outstanding views while also providing us with a perfect opportunity to snap some interesting photographs of the beautiful Mexican landscapes. Miguel Angel will use this time to give a lecture on the avatar, Pacal Votan, an enlightened teacher who came to the world to illuminate the Maya. He will also help prepare us for our visit to Palenque the next day and give us a glimpse of what we will encounter and experience. This will also be a time to process some of your personal experiences from the sacred sites visited thus far.
(Overnight in Palenque)

Day 8 Fri, Nov 30: Palenque (B, D)

This morning we commune with Mother Nature and feel her strength and power at the stunning waterfalls of Misol Ha. Enveloped by the thunderous roars of the breathtaking falls, we will perform a special cleansing ceremony to rid ourselves of any negative energy so that we can prepare for the coming era cleansed and refreshed.

Later we enter the Maya era, exploring the fascinating site of Palenque, considered the “Royal University of Art”. Here, we will connect with the spirit of the Maya through their creativity and works of art. Known as “Bàak’” in modern Maya, the original name of the site was “Nah-Chan-Kaan”, meaning “The House of the Serpent in the Infinite”. Throughout this magnificent Maya site, we can see the end of Atlantis and the beginning of the Maya as depicted in their artwork. We will start with the museum where we can admire the original tablets and the replica of the tomb of Pacal Votan. We will then enter the site and be led by Miguel Angel who will explain the different temples and pyramids, and teach us how to connect with the ancient teachers: Pacal Votan, Naan Chaan Kaan, and Lady Zak-Kook (White Heron).
(Overnight in Palenque)

Day 9 Sat, Dec 1: Palenque; Closing Ceremony; Villahermosa (B, L)

Today we return to Palenque, one of the most important Maya sites, for a special closing ceremony to wrap up our transformational journey and unite all the experiences and knowledge we have gained. We will also ask for permission to access the hidden knowledge from all the ancient eras and for guidance in using it to consciously create a future filled with love, peace, and harmony for Mother Earth. We have crossed this bridge together; now it will be time for you to take the next steps for the co-creation of a new era.

We then enjoy a farewell lunch in town near the site of Palenque. This will be a perfect opportunity to relive your most cherished memories of the journey and to share your insights and experiences with new friends. We then return to Villahermosa to prepare for our morning departures or the continuation of our journey.

(Overnight in Villahermosa)

Day 10 Sun, Dec 2: Depart Villahermosa

Transfer to the Villahermosa airport for your flight home and return with amazing memories and experiences and an abundance of knowledge and wisdom.

(B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
Note: This itinerary is subject to change due to conditions beyond our control.

Tour Inclusions and Prices

Tour Includes:

Nine nights accommodation in 3 and 4 star hotels, based on Double/Shared Occupancy
Arrival and Departure Transfers
Breakfast Daily, 6 Lunches and 2 Dinners
Transportation by Private Coach Bus
Hotel Taxes
Baggage Handling at the Hotels (1 bag per person)
Tips for Bellboys, Housekeeping, Restaurant Waiters, and Bus Driver
Fees and Gratuities for Tour Leaders
Admission to all sites as per itinerary
All Guide services as per itinerary

Special Added Features:

Travel with author and Maya Master Teacher, Miguel Angel Vergara Calleros
Travel with author and guest speaker, Dr. Richard Jelusich, Ph.D.
Participate in meditations, rituals and ceremonies at the sacred sites
Lectures by Dr. Richard Jelusich, Ph.D. and Teachings on Mayan Cosmology by Miguel Angel Vergara Calleros
Special Guests ~ Local Maya Priestess at Comalcalco, Delfino Alvarez Blanca at Pyramid of Quetzalcopan, Olmec Elder in Tres Zapotes
Visits to Comalcalco, Parque Museo La Venta, Pyramid of Quetzalcopan, Tuxteco Regional Museum, Palenque
Sacred Waterfall Ritual
Cleansing Ritual at Misol Ha
Special Closing Ceremony at Palenque

Tour Does Not Include:

Airfare to Villahermosa, Mexico
Cancellation & Medical Insurance
Meals and drinks not specified as indicated in the itinerary
Cost to obtain valid passport
Any items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks and telephone calls. Any item that is not specifically detailed on our website or in the final retreat itinerary.

Please read the Terms and Conditions for this tour.

TOUR PRICES:
** Bonus! SAVE! You will receive a 5% discount if ALL payments are made by check or money order. This discounted price is noted below in red.

Price Per Person (Land Only)

$3,299 payments via check or money order
$3,473 payments via credit card

Single Supplement

$750 payments via check or money order
$789 payments via credit card

Travel Insurance

If you need additional information or have questions, please call Allianz directly at 800-284-8300, and refer to code F025323.

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South West England 2012 Overview

Robert — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:38:35 +0000

Your Inner Quest for the Grail

Sacred Sites and Crop Circles of Southwest England

Tour offered in cooperation with Ancient Sacred Sites Tours

July 12 to 23, 2012

See video clip below

We will take you on a journey of transformation starting at the birth place of King Arthur as we discover where legend and truth are entwined, as we realized that these places are important to set the scene as to where we are traveling in our journey into the world of spirituality.

We will discover Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall like never before. An area rich in spirituality, legend and history, South West England was home to King Arthur, Joseph of Arimathea and the Druids who used the Stone Circles for sacred ceremonies and rituals.

Our eleven “Immrama” (Celtic word for Spiritual Journey) beginning in Cornwall embraces the compelling history of South West England and connects us to this powerful, sacred land. Throughout our journey, both spiritually and physically, we will visit the sacred sites of Stonehenge, Glastonbury Tor and many of the hidden Stone Circles in Devon & Cornwall, unvisited by most tourists. You will experience relaxing meditations, Druidic rituals and specialized knowledge only available through small group interaction.

Facilitators

Ronald Hutton is Professor of History at Bristol University, and the author of nine books, including The Pagan Religions of the Ancient British Isles, The Stations of the Sun: a history of the ritual year in Britain, and The Triumph of the Moon: a history of modern pagan witchcraft.

He is a member of three different Druid orders, and a Grove Chief in the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, and is currently writing a book on the history of Druidry.

Ronald will be spending the day with us in Glastonbury. We will relive the history, spirituality, myths and legends.

Caitlin Matthews is a respected teacher of the ancestral British and Irish traditions, combining scholarship with practical applications of ancient lore. She is the author of many books including, The Celtic Tradition, the Arthurian Tarot and The Encyclopaedia of Celtic Myth and Legend, which depicts the sacred land of Britain.

She is co-founder of FmOS, the Foundation for Inspirational and Oracular Studies dedicated to the sacred oracular arts: FmOS also runs a shamanic training program, see web site: www.hallowquest.org.uk.

Caitlin Matthews is the author of over 50 books including King Arthur’s Raid on the Otherworld, Singing the Soul Back Home the and The Celtic Spirit. She teaches ancestral and Celtic traditions worldwide as well leading a shamanic training program.

Caitlin is currently on sky box, on Channel 200 http://www.edgemediatv.com/schedules.html The program is repeated once a week at present so look and see when next it’s on. She is talking about the new book on ‘The Watkins Review.’

We will be enjoying the company of Caitlin on the 17th July the group will have the opportunity to participate in a three-hour workshop. Then in the evening a very special ceremony will be conducted by Caitlin at the center of Stonehenge.

Peter Knight is well-known for his lively and enthusiastic workshops, convention lectures and field trips about topics relating to our ancient heritage.

Over the last 13 years he has written several books, including his latest The Wessex Astrum in 2008 with Toni Perriot. The book tells of a hexagram landscape involving Glastonbury, Stonehenge, and Avebury, which is known as the Wessex Astrum. Within this hexagram discoveries were made of Knights Templar sites. Earth energies were dowsed and over 500 miles of alignments were followed in discovering the hexagram.

He is the co-founder of the Dorset Earth Mysteries Group. Peter is an Honorary Member of the Antiquarian Society and the Wessex Dowers. He follows the Goddess inspired spirituality, yet honors and respects the wisdom of other spiritualities and religions.

We will be spending two full days with Peter around the sacred and magical landscape of Avebury, we will be looking at the symbolism of the stones, astronomy, understanding the spirituality of our ancestors and look at where the Shamans of old used to contact their ancestors. Also Peter will be explaining and showing the St Michael and Mary ley lines. Each one of you will have your own dowsing rods to use while on the tour, so that you can feel and experience the energy flows.

As the sacred landscape of Avebury is situated where it is the most active for crop circles in the world, we will be visiting the 2010 circles, that literally appear over night and to experience them first hand is truly amazing. These circles are a phenomena that can’t be explained you have to visit and experience them to understand them, the energies can be very different for each person. With Peter, we will visit them during our two day visit to this area. You will have an opportunity to meditate, dowse within these powerful circles.
http://www.stoneseeker.net

The tour stays in Four locations: St Ives, Boscastle, Wells and Salisbury.

We will be accommodated in country bed and breakfast style guest house with full English breakfasts (vegetarians won’t miss out!) and the welcoming nature of friendly locals. Constant packing and unpacking is minimal, as we spend three nights in St Ives and two nights in Boscastle, three nights in Wells, and Salisbury. This means plenty of time for powerful energies and relaxing meditations should ensure a peaceful night’s sleep. Most meals are included but there will still be opportunities to eat out on your own. The tour includes a free day at Glastonbury, to explore, rest or shop in this remarkable towns.

The open, spacious land of South West England is ideal for the sacred ceremonial sites of Stonehenge and Avebury. The Druids in ancient times used the natural open-aired amphitheaters of the land for their temples, allowing them direct access to the heavens. Our Druid ritual in the center of Stonehenge will encompass this very element as we literally look to the skies!

South West England is renowned for its timeworn history, tradition, legend, secrets, myth and mystery, but none is perhaps more spectacular than the Crop Circles. Appearing overnight, intricate designs cover entire fields, often in conjunction with UFO sightings and other unexplained happenings. While in Avebury experiencing the Crop Circle phenomena you will be able meditate and dowse in these wonderful creations.

Also included in each tour is a specialized book detailing each area we visit. The book is background information designed to enhance your memory of the unique and powerful elements of each place we visit, and furthermore, make your own notes of special interest to yourself.

South West England 2012 Itinerary

Robert — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:37:38 +0000

Your Inner Quest for the Grail

Sacred Sites and Crop Circles of Southwest England

Tour offered in cooperation with Ancient Sacred Sites Tours

July 12 to 23, 2012

Click Here for Tour Overview and Facilitators’ Biographies

Day One – Thurs. July 12 (D)

The tour begins at Heathrow airport, where you are collected and driven to St Ives in Cornwall. As we journey to Cornwall sight-seeing along the way. In the afternoon we reach our base in Far West Cornwall where you feel the untamed, remote spirit of a region which has many Neolithic Stone Circle and quoits.

Here you will have a chance to settle in your accommodation, unwind and/or explore St Ives at your own leisure. St Ives is the perfect place to shop for souvenirs and is renowned for its beautiful stone cottages, cobbled alleys and the artist colony for almost 100 years. Some of the well known names are Sickert, Whistler, Nicholson, Lanyon, Tate Gallery, Barbara Hepworth sculpture garden, Bernard Leach Pottery and numerous art galleries.

We have a welcome dinner – a chance to meet and get to know the other people in the group.

Accommodation: Chy-An-Albany Hotel, St Ives

Day Two – Fri. July 13 (B, D)

Today we explore the hidden Neolithic stone circles and dolmens on the wild moor land heaving with massive granite tors. These speak of other, more mysterious times. We visit Lanyon Quoit, Men-An-Tol, Boscaswn-Un, Carn Euny Settlement with the Fogou and Holy Wells. At these ancient sacred sites we participate in mediation, ritual and dowsing.

Accommodation: Chy-An-Albany Hotel, St Ives

Day Three – Sat. July 14 (B, D)

Travel to Marazion where we take a ferry to St Michael’s Mount, an original Benedictine Priory built in the twelfth century, and the beginning of the St Michael and Mary Ley Lines which converge on Glastonbury Tor and Avebury. Afterwards browse through Marazion which is one of Cornwall’s oldest chartered towns. On the way home we visit the Merry Maidens, a perfect stone circle just outside Penzance

Accommodation: Chy-An-Albany Hotel, St Ives

Day Four – Sun. July 15 (B, D)

We journey to where the legend of King Arthur began in North Cornwall from Merlin’s Cave at Tintagel. We see Tintagel where Arthur was reputed to have been born and where truth or legend commenced its journey into the history books.

We will stay in the beautiful village Boscastle with its 16th C quay and 14th C cottages clinging to the hillside. While in Boscastle we take a look at the Witch Museum.

Accommodation: The Riverside, Boscastle

Day Five – Mon. July 16 (B, D)

In the morning we will visit St Nectan’s Kieve which is a peaceful tropical valley dedicated to St Nectan, a Celtic Saint. Here we will have an opportunity to connect with nature and the spirits of the place. Also we see the Rocky Valley “labyrinth” carving that can be seen on the wall.

Accommodation: The Riverside, Boscastle

Day Six – Tue. July 17 (B, D)

In the morning we will leave North Cornwall and drive down to Glastonbury, the gateway to the sacred landscape. On the way down to Glastonbury, we will visit the Merrivale Stone Lines that stand on Dartmoor can be viewed as a huge complex including stone circles, stone rows, avenues, cists and hut circles. We will be staying at the Swan Hotel in Wells which is over 600 years old, and it overlooks Wells Cathedral, this Cathedral gives you a feel as to what Glastonbury Abbey must have looked like at height of fame.

Accommodation: Swan Hotel, Wells

Day Seven – Wed. July 18(B, D)

Today, we will meet Ronald Hutton and spend the day discovering Glastonbury, reliving the past through sites that are rich in timeworn history, sacred heritage, and Arthurian adventure and magic. We also have a chance to participate in meditations, healings and rituals at the spiritually significant Glastonbury Tor, Chalice Well and Glastonbury Abbey.

Accommodation: Swan Hotel, Wells

Day Eight – Thurs. July 19 (B)

A free full day in Glastonbury or Wells has been allocated, so you can attune to Glastonbury own mysterious and magical energies. You can enjoy it at your own pace with the freedom to meditate on Glastonbury Tor or the Chalice Gardens or just explore Glastonbury.

Accommodation: Swan Hotel, Wells

Day Nine – Fri. July 20 (B, D)

Leaving Glastonbury, we will journey to Salisbury where we visit Salisbury Cathedral. At lunch we meet Caitlin Matthews, this is followed by a three-hour workshop with Caitlin. (Blessings of the Ancestors: From our immediate family to the deep collective ancestors who are the foremothers and forefathers of us all, the ancestors have become a mystery to modern society. Caitlín shares practical ways of making reconnection with them, approaching the ancestral wisdom and how we start to listen to it once more.) After working with Ancestors, we reconnect with a ritual at the center of Stonehenge conducted by Caitlin Matthews.

Accommodation: Cricketfield house or Victoria Lodge, Salisbury

Day Ten – Sat. July 21 (B, D)

We start our day with an early morning ritual at the centre of Stonehenge which will be conducted by Caitlin Matthews. Then head back to Bed & Breakfast for beautiful breakfast. After breakfast, we will spend the day exploring the Crop Circles the phenomenon of these mysterious Crop Circles. Whilst in the circles you will have opportunities to meditate and feel the energies of these wondrous creations.

Then we will visit Savernake Forest which is one of the remaining forests that is over 1000 years old which allows us to imagine when England once was covered by these forests. Within quiet of the forest, we explore a chance to meditate and experience a ritual honoring the earth.

Accommodation: Cricketfield House or Victoria Lodge, Salisbury

Day Eleven – Sun. July 22 (B, D)

We journey to Avebury, West Kennet Long Barrow and Silbury Hill which is the largest prehistoric man-made hill in Europe where we will meet with Peter Knight to explore this sacred landscape. We will have an opportunity to dowse the St Michael and Mary ley lines.

Accommodation: Cricketfield House or Victoria Lodge, Salisbury

Day Twelve – Mon. July 23 (B)

Our memorable “Immrama” ends by returning to Heathrow Airport. You may choose to extend your stay in England to enjoy many more places.

Meals: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

NOTE: Tour is limited to nine people, so book early to avoid disappointment

Tour includes:-

All accommodation on twin-shared basis in Bed & Breakfasts, Guest House, Small Hotels
Breakfasts (11) Evening Meals (10)
All transportation within England
Pick up and return point, Heathrow Airport
All facilitators: Caitlin Matthews, Ronald Hutton, Peter Knight
Workshop with Caitlin Matthews
All entrance fees including private access to center of Stonehenge
Commemorative booklet, plus all other materials used

What is not included:-

Airfare to UK
Entry Visa to England if required
Cost to obtain valid passport
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, bellboys, waiters, etc.
Any items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks and telephone calls. Any item that is not specifically detailed on our website or in the final retreat itinerary.

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TOUR PRICES:
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Mexico December 2012

Cosmic Alignment Celebration with the Mayan Elders in Yucatan

December 17 – 23, 2012

Featuring Izamal, Uxmal and Chichen Itza

PLUS an an addition optional stay in Playa del Carmen (December 23 – 28)

About the Importance of December 21, 2012

Travel Insurance

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India Dalai Lama October 2012

Tibetan Path in India Tour and Retreat

Tour operated in cooperation with Spiritual Backpackers Tours

October 16 – November 1, 2012

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Day 1 – Tues. Oct. 16

Day 2 – Wed. Oct. 17

Day 3 – Thurs. Oct. 18

Days 4 – 8, Fri. Oct. 19 to Fri. Oct. 26

Day 9 – Sat. Oct. 27

Day 10 – Sun. Oct. 28

Day 11 – Mon. Oct. 29

Day 12 – Tues. Oct. 30

Day 13 – Wed. Oct. 31

Day 14 – Thurs. Nov. 1

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Peru Bolivia Mexico 2012

A SPECIAL JOURNEY INTO CONSCIOUSNESS AND THE HEART MATRIX OF 12/12/12

Hosted by Carolina Hehenkamp

PERU & BOLIVIA December 7 – 18, 2012

Featuring Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca in Peru and Sun & Moon Islands, Huatajata and Tiwanaku in Bolivia

With an Optional Cosmic Alignment Celebration Mexico Tour Dec. 19 – 23 Featuring the Yucatan – Izamal, Uxmal and Chichen Itza

PLUS an addition optional Playa del Carmen Vacation (December 23 – 28)

NOTE: You can join Carolina on any of four itineraries:

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Maya 12 12 12

JOURNEY TO THE LAND OF THE MAYA – MEXICO AND 12-12-12

Featuring Merida, Uxmal, Chichen Itza, Tulum and Cancun

December 8-15, 2012

Hosted by Diomira D’Agostino

ITINERARY

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The Light Comes from the North August 2012

JONKOPING, SWEDEN

Tour operated in cooperation with Nordic Light Tours

August 5 – 14, 2012

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Tibet & Nepal 2012

Special Departure

Featuring Kathmandu and the best of Tibet

May 29 – June 15

TOUR CLOSED

Program Outline

Yucatan 2012 Tour Description

Maya Sacred Path 2012

Creating a New Maya Era as Our Journey Continues

Tour operated in cooperation with Sacred Earth Journeys

November 23 – December 2, 2012

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Yucatan 2012 Tour Itinerary

Maya Sacred Path 2012

Creating a New Maya Era as Our Journey Continues

Tour operated in cooperation with Sacred Earth Journeys

November 23 – December 2, 2012

Tour Leaders

Detailed Itinerary

Tour Inclusions and Prices

Travel Insurance

For Flight Assistance and Ticketing, call: 631-624-7612 or email horst@rmctravelight.com

South West England 2012 Overview

Your Inner Quest for the Grail

Sacred Sites and Crop Circles of Southwest England

Tour offered in cooperation with Ancient Sacred Sites Tours

July 12 to 23, 2012

Facilitators

South West England 2012 Itinerary

Your Inner Quest for the Grail

Cosmic Alignment Celebration
with the Mayan Elders in Yucatan

PLUS an an addition optional stay
in Playa del Carmen (December 23 – 28)

For Flight Assistance and Ticketing, call: 631-624-7612
or email horst@rmctravelight.com

For Flight Assistance and Ticketing, call: 631-624-7612
or email horst@rmctravelight.com

A SPECIAL JOURNEY INTO CONSCIOUSNESS
AND THE HEART MATRIX OF 12/12/12

With an Optional Cosmic Alignment Celebration Mexico Tour Dec. 19 – 23
Featuring the Yucatan – Izamal, Uxmal and Chichen Itza

For Flight Assistance and Ticketing, call: 631-624-7612
or email horst@rmctravelight.com

For Flight Assistance and Ticketing, call: 631-624-7612
or email horst@rmctravelight.com

For Flight Assistance and Ticketing, call: 631-624-7612
or email horst@rmctravelight.com

For Flight Assistance and Ticketing, call: 631-624-7612
or email horst@rmctravelight.com

For Flight Assistance and Ticketing, call: 631-624-7612
or email horst@rmctravelight.com