HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR ANNUAL RETREAT TO CUBA: Havana, Vinales & Cayo Jutia

This special island that has been for so long been kept a secret from so many of us has quickly become a YFBP gem. We are completely enthralled with the magic and passion of this beautiful place. We are in awe of it’s people’s  ingenuity and perseverance.

We have had the honor to now visit three times and are planned to return in December 2016.

Our last visit was yet another deep dive into the culture by way of yoga and a willingness to wander. Lead by Heather Lilleston and Stephanie Wang along side our brilliant home team of Cuba Educational Travel. 

The group photos that happen at this beach are never short of amazing. NEVER. 

Harvest team in the Tobacco fields 

Tobacco farm 

Morning yoga session during our stay in Pinar del Rio

Never a dull moment. Always looking for some quality time together. Group dynamic is everything. 

Havana streets 

Playa del Este. Local Havana beach paradise. 

Morning yoga session in the Hotel Capri

Street style 

All children in Cuba whom attend the public school system wear a uniform. The color representing which stage of their schooling they are in. Even through university, their uniform is representative of what their choice of study is.

Yes you can.

Chill zone. Doors almost always open in the homes in Havana. 

Our roof top gazing over to the Hotel Nacional de Cuba in the Vedado section of Havana.

Cuban style Mani/Pedis! HIGHLIGHT!

Locals. 

Some worry that there won’t be enough beach time on our Cuba retreat. NEVER WORRY. 

Beauty around the bend at Cayo Jutia.

Pit stop! Never miss a yoga moment. 

Short boat ride off Cayo Jutia to a snorkelers paradise

Drive along the historical Malecon in Havana.

Beach Day at Cayo Jutia!

Very likely our favorite visit of Havana is the Lizt Alfonso Dance Academy. These hard working, dedicated kids always grace us with the most profound performances every time. 

Here, Heather gives back with a little yoga moment for the Alfonso squad.

Style 

Our Havana home with a line up of the coveted classics.