The Travel Yogi to Host Holiday Yoga Retreat On New Zealand’s South Island Dec. 28-Jan. 4, 2014

QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand - April 18, 2013 - PRLog -- The Travel Yogi (http://thetravelyogi.com/), specialist in international yoga retreats and yoga adventures, will host an end-of-year Rest & Renew Yoga Adventure on New Zealand’s South Island Dec. 28-Jan. 4, 2014.  

The per person (double) rate for the eight-day program is from $1,995. Queenstown -- Rest & Renew New Year's Retreat (http://thetravelyogi.com/adventures/queenstown/) with instructor Kerri Kelly combines excursions and adventures immersed in one of the world’s most scenic destinations with two energizing yoga classes each day.

Kerri Kelly is the director of Yoga Votes http://yogavotes.org/ that encourages yogis to expand their commitment to yoga into the civilian arena by becoming active participants and mindful voters in the democratic process. Kerri has also developed a Yoga for Runners/Athletes program and teaches cross-training workshops throughout the Bay Area. She is the Global Catalyst for Off the Mat, Into the World ®, an organization bridging yoga and activism, director of YogaVotes and mentors individuals on finding their purpose and putting it into action. She is dedicated to mobilizing the yoga community around positive social change.

The host accommodation is Nugget Point, a spa hotel on Lake Wakatipu 12 minutes outside of Queenstown and gateway to the island’s wine country.  Guests may choose to dip into a full range of additional services at The Spa at Nugget Point, engage in flight-seeing, horseback ride through Middle Earth, bungy jump, go jet boating and more. Adrenaline junkies and naturalist alike can find their niche on the South Island.

In addition to a special New Year’s Eve party, participants will enjoy daily yoga, five dinners at Nugget Point and two evenings out in Queenstown, daily continental breakfast, a welcome reception, accommodation, excursions for wine tasting and to Moke Lake for walking, hiking and kayaking, and transfers to and from the hotel to Queenstown airport.

The Travel Yogi (http://thetravelyogi.com/)’s list of international and domestic destinations for 2013 include but are not limited to Aruba, Galapagos, Santorini, Maui, Cabo, New Zealand and Vermont. Guests practice and play with some of the yoga world's best known instructors: Annie Carpenter, Kathryn Budig, Giselle Mari, Jennifer Pastiloff and Ashley Turner to name a few.

About The Travel Yogi

The Travel Yogi is about expanding boundaries through yoga and travel.  Founded in 2010, the goal is find balance and personal transformation through yoga practiced in naturally inspiring destinations.  The Travel Yogi engages truly gifted teachers who can expertly handle all levels of experience and ambition. The Travel Yogi distinguishes itself by discovering and organizing compelling locations that get yogis traveling adventurously and with purpose. For more information visit online: http://thetravelyogi.com/ or call: 562.335.8000.

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