Amanda Parr
Yoga Instructor & PADI Scuba Trainer
Amanda has been traveling, learning and teaching yoga and scuba for 20+ years. She grew up in Indiana, USA and is currently a citizen of St. Kitt’s and Nevis and the wife of a local Rasta. She specializes in weaving the traditional foundations
of Yoga into the fabric of everyday experiences. Her aim is to awaken participants to the power of the present moment and help them find their balance of strength and softness both on and off the mat. Past participants have described the experience as “coming to see their good friend (/sister/daughter…) who shares a unique and back-door local perspective of island life, ensuring that you feel less like a tourist and more like family”.
Inclusions
- Scenic private yacht cruise and
Snorkelling trip to St. Kitts’ south peninsula (Scuba Diving, Scuba Refresher,
or Try Scuba upgrade available) - Island Road Trip (scenic locations,
historic sites, Alexander Hamilton museum, fruit market, plantations,
off-the-beaten-path beaches, local bars and shops) - Mindfulness Rainforest/Waterfall
Walking Meditation followed by therapeutic Volcanic Hot Springs - Healthy traditional Rastafarian
“Ital” meal, tastings of local “bush” tea and medicinal tonics, Reggae party,
beach bonfire at Pinneys Beach
Exclusions
- Round-trip Airfare to St. Kitts (SKB) or Nevis (NEV) airport
- Daily Lunch and Dinner
- Additional activities
- Transportation to/from non-scheduled activities
- Room upgrades
- Water taxi upgrades (private or after hours service)
- Gratuities
Day 1
Upon arrival into St. Kitts Airport (SKB) you will be met
and taken on a scenic taxi ride to Reggae Beach on the southernmost end of St.
Kitts (approx 30 minutes). From there you will be transported by water taxi to
Oualie Beach, Nevis (approx 5 minutes), and checked into your beachfront
accommodation and enjoy a refreshing welcome drink at Oualie Beach Resort.
Once everyone in the group has arrived and settled in,
Amanda will offer a Restorative Yoga/Yoga Nidra Deep Relaxation Session in our
Yoga room, only steps away from your guest room. This is a great (and
essential!) way to let go of your travel tension, reset the nervous system, and
fully arrive into “vacation mode”
After this session, Amanda will invite you to the beachfront
bar/restaurant where you can order food and drinks (noninclusive) where we can
all get to know each other and Amanda will impart important information about
the retreat.
Day 2
7:00 -11:00 am Breakfast served in the Oualie Beach Resort
Restaurant (inclusive)
9:00-10:15 am: Yoga with Amanda @ Oualie Beach Resort Yoga
Room
11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Grocery Store run! Stock up on bottled
water, toiletries, or any food items you would like for the week
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Excursion to Pinneys Beach: enjoy a
complimentary traditional Rastafarian lunch with local bush tea and medicinal
tonics, sunset meditation, and beach bonfire. Visit/eat/drink at the local
Beach bars, have a famous “Killer Bee” drink at Sunshines, swim, snorkel, walk
the beach, enjoy the sunset, hang with the locals, have fun!
Day 3
7:00 -11:00 am Breakfast served in the Oualie Beach Resort
Restaurant (inclusive)
9:00-10:15 am: Yoga with Amanda @ Oualie Beach Resort Yoga
Room
11:30 am - 4:30 p.m.: Island Road Trip! Amanda will drive
you around the island and show you places that make Nevis so special..some of
them on the tourist trail and some off the beaten path! There will be a lunch
stop along the way in a beautiful rainforest setting at the Golden Rock
Plantation Inn (non-inclusive). We will make frequent stops where you are
welcome to enjoy a cold drink and you will also have an opportunity to purchase
fresh fruit and vegetables from the roadside markets.
7:00 p.m. Join Amanda and others for optional
(non-inclusive) dinner. Restaurant to be determined based on Amandas
recommendations and group interest.
Day 4
7:00 -11:00 am Breakfast served in the Oualie Beach Resort
Restaurant (inclusive)
6:00 - 8:00 a.m.: Sunrise Yoga/Meditation at secluded Lovers
Beach. Enjoy a short (15 min) walk from Oualie Beach Resort, or get a ride from
Amanda. Bring your beach towel and swim suit for a refreshing dip afterwards
(depending on sea conditions)!
FREE DAY! Get a massage, swing in a hammock, go on an
adventure! Amanda is always available to provide options/suggestions. If you
are interested in doing a Scuba Diving Lesson, Holistic Wellness Session, or
Thai Yoga Massage with Amanda, this is a great day to do it.
5:00-6:00 p.m. Sunset Relaxation Yoga in the Yoga room @
Oualie Beach Resort
Tuesday night there is open mic followed by local live music
in the beachfront bar/restaurant at Oualie Beach Resort. This is the place to
be for both visitors and locals on Tuesday night!
Day 5
7:00 -11:00 am Breakfast served in the Oualie Beach Resort
Restaurant (inclusive)
9:00-10:15 am: Yoga with Amanda @ Oualie Beach Resort Yoga
Room followed by special Metta Bhavana Meditation
11:30 am - 4:30 p.m.: Scenic cruise on a private yacht,
snorkeling St. Kitts’ south peninsula (drinks and snacks included) The sites we
will be visiting are suitable for both snorkeling or Scuba Diving. 7:00 p.m.
Join Amanda and others for optional (non-inclusive) dinner. Restaurant to be
determined based on Amandas recommendations and group interest
Day 6
7:00 -11:00 am Breakfast served in the Oualie Beach Resort
Restaurant (inclusive)
9:00-10:15 am: Yoga
with Amanda @ Oualie Beach Resort Yoga Room
11:30 am - 4:30 pm: Mindfulness Rainforest Walking
Meditation This is a 3 hour hike (1.5 hr each way) through the lush rainforest
to a small waterfall. A moderate level of fitness and surefootedness is
essential. Wear sturdy shoes and bring drinking water. Amanda will carry a few
snacks to share but feel free to bring your own. Consider wearing your swimsuit
under your clothes and carrying a light towel with you in case you want to take
a refreshing plunge in the waterfall pool! On our way home from the hike we
will stop at the therapeutic Volcanic Hot Springs in Charlestown. Here, Amanda
will guide you through some gentle stretches and self-massage techniques, a
great way relax and to ease away any muscle soreness from the hike.
Day 7
7:00 -11:00 am Breakfast served in the Oualie Beach Resort
Restaurant (inclusive)
9:00-10:15am: Yoga
with Amanda @ Oualie Beach Resort Yoga Room followed by special Laughter Yoga
Meditation
FREE DAY! Its
Fri-YAY! There is always a special buzz on the island on Fridays. This is your last
full day on the island. Here’s your opportunity to enjoy any additional
excursions or activities that interest you, have a relaxing beach day, get
massage, or just ride the wave of the day and see where it takes you! As
always, Amanda will be available to give you options/suggestions and help
accommodate your needs!
7:00 p.m. Join Amanda and others for optional
(non-inclusive) dinner. Restaurant to be determined based on Amandas
recommendations and group interest
Day 8
7:00 - 11:00 am Breakfast served in the Oualie Beach Resort
Restaurant (inclusive)
6:00 - 7:00 am: Sunrise Beach Meditation/Yoga at Oualie
Beach
Water taxi and
Airport transfers back to St. Kitts Airport (times coordinated based on your
flight)
Not ready to leave? Extend your stay for a special rate of
$145 (double/twin sharing), $245 (single occupancy) per night (advanced booking
recommended)
Cancellation Policy
25% down payment | Additional payments | |
---|---|---|
Spot pending | Refundable | Refundable |
Spot confirmed | Non-refundable* | Refundable |
60 days pre-trip | Non-refundable | Non-refundable |
*If you cancel when your spot is confirmed and outside of 60 days until departure, you can receive a trip credit for your down payment minus the $100 cancellation fee.
For our full cancellation policy, see our Terms & Conditions.Amanda Parr
Yoga Instructor & PADI Scuba Trainer
Amanda has been traveling, learning and teaching yoga and scuba for 20+ years. She grew up in Indiana, USA and is currently a citizen of St. Kitt’s and Nevis and the wife of a local Rasta. She specializes in weaving the traditional foundations
of Yoga into the fabric of everyday experiences. Her aim is to awaken participants to the power of the present moment and help them find their balance of strength and softness both on and off the mat. Past participants have described the experience as “coming to see their good friend (/sister/daughter…) who shares a unique and back-door local perspective of island life, ensuring that you feel less like a tourist and more like family”.
Inclusions
- Scenic private yacht cruise and
Snorkelling trip to St. Kitts’ south peninsula (Scuba Diving, Scuba Refresher,
or Try Scuba upgrade available) - Island Road Trip (scenic locations,
historic sites, Alexander Hamilton museum, fruit market, plantations,
off-the-beaten-path beaches, local bars and shops) - Mindfulness Rainforest/Waterfall
Walking Meditation followed by therapeutic Volcanic Hot Springs - Healthy traditional Rastafarian
“Ital” meal, tastings of local “bush” tea and medicinal tonics, Reggae party,
beach bonfire at Pinneys Beach
Exclusions
- Round-trip Airfare to St. Kitts (SKB) or Nevis (NEV) airport
- Daily Lunch and Dinner
- Additional activities
- Transportation to/from non-scheduled activities
- Room upgrades
- Water taxi upgrades (private or after hours service)
- Gratuities
Day 1
Upon arrival into St. Kitts Airport (SKB) you will be met
and taken on a scenic taxi ride to Reggae Beach on the southernmost end of St.
Kitts (approx 30 minutes). From there you will be transported by water taxi to
Oualie Beach, Nevis (approx 5 minutes), and checked into your beachfront
accommodation and enjoy a refreshing welcome drink at Oualie Beach Resort.
Once everyone in the group has arrived and settled in,
Amanda will offer a Restorative Yoga/Yoga Nidra Deep Relaxation Session in our
Yoga room, only steps away from your guest room. This is a great (and
essential!) way to let go of your travel tension, reset the nervous system, and
fully arrive into “vacation mode”
After this session, Amanda will invite you to the beachfront
bar/restaurant where you can order food and drinks (noninclusive) where we can
all get to know each other and Amanda will impart important information about
the retreat.
Day 2
7:00 -11:00 am Breakfast served in the Oualie Beach Resort
Restaurant (inclusive)
9:00-10:15 am: Yoga with Amanda @ Oualie Beach Resort Yoga
Room
11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Grocery Store run! Stock up on bottled
water, toiletries, or any food items you would like for the week
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Excursion to Pinneys Beach: enjoy a
complimentary traditional Rastafarian lunch with local bush tea and medicinal
tonics, sunset meditation, and beach bonfire. Visit/eat/drink at the local
Beach bars, have a famous “Killer Bee” drink at Sunshines, swim, snorkel, walk
the beach, enjoy the sunset, hang with the locals, have fun!
Day 3
7:00 -11:00 am Breakfast served in the Oualie Beach Resort
Restaurant (inclusive)
9:00-10:15 am: Yoga with Amanda @ Oualie Beach Resort Yoga
Room
11:30 am - 4:30 p.m.: Island Road Trip! Amanda will drive
you around the island and show you places that make Nevis so special..some of
them on the tourist trail and some off the beaten path! There will be a lunch
stop along the way in a beautiful rainforest setting at the Golden Rock
Plantation Inn (non-inclusive). We will make frequent stops where you are
welcome to enjoy a cold drink and you will also have an opportunity to purchase
fresh fruit and vegetables from the roadside markets.
7:00 p.m. Join Amanda and others for optional
(non-inclusive) dinner. Restaurant to be determined based on Amandas
recommendations and group interest.
Day 4
7:00 -11:00 am Breakfast served in the Oualie Beach Resort
Restaurant (inclusive)
6:00 - 8:00 a.m.: Sunrise Yoga/Meditation at secluded Lovers
Beach. Enjoy a short (15 min) walk from Oualie Beach Resort, or get a ride from
Amanda. Bring your beach towel and swim suit for a refreshing dip afterwards
(depending on sea conditions)!
FREE DAY! Get a massage, swing in a hammock, go on an
adventure! Amanda is always available to provide options/suggestions. If you
are interested in doing a Scuba Diving Lesson, Holistic Wellness Session, or
Thai Yoga Massage with Amanda, this is a great day to do it.
5:00-6:00 p.m. Sunset Relaxation Yoga in the Yoga room @
Oualie Beach Resort
Tuesday night there is open mic followed by local live music
in the beachfront bar/restaurant at Oualie Beach Resort. This is the place to
be for both visitors and locals on Tuesday night!
Day 5
7:00 -11:00 am Breakfast served in the Oualie Beach Resort
Restaurant (inclusive)
9:00-10:15 am: Yoga with Amanda @ Oualie Beach Resort Yoga
Room followed by special Metta Bhavana Meditation
11:30 am - 4:30 p.m.: Scenic cruise on a private yacht,
snorkeling St. Kitts’ south peninsula (drinks and snacks included) The sites we
will be visiting are suitable for both snorkeling or Scuba Diving. 7:00 p.m.
Join Amanda and others for optional (non-inclusive) dinner. Restaurant to be
determined based on Amandas recommendations and group interest
Day 6
7:00 -11:00 am Breakfast served in the Oualie Beach Resort
Restaurant (inclusive)
9:00-10:15 am: Yoga
with Amanda @ Oualie Beach Resort Yoga Room
11:30 am - 4:30 pm: Mindfulness Rainforest Walking
Meditation This is a 3 hour hike (1.5 hr each way) through the lush rainforest
to a small waterfall. A moderate level of fitness and surefootedness is
essential. Wear sturdy shoes and bring drinking water. Amanda will carry a few
snacks to share but feel free to bring your own. Consider wearing your swimsuit
under your clothes and carrying a light towel with you in case you want to take
a refreshing plunge in the waterfall pool! On our way home from the hike we
will stop at the therapeutic Volcanic Hot Springs in Charlestown. Here, Amanda
will guide you through some gentle stretches and self-massage techniques, a
great way relax and to ease away any muscle soreness from the hike.
Day 7
7:00 -11:00 am Breakfast served in the Oualie Beach Resort
Restaurant (inclusive)
9:00-10:15am: Yoga
with Amanda @ Oualie Beach Resort Yoga Room followed by special Laughter Yoga
Meditation
FREE DAY! Its
Fri-YAY! There is always a special buzz on the island on Fridays. This is your last
full day on the island. Here’s your opportunity to enjoy any additional
excursions or activities that interest you, have a relaxing beach day, get
massage, or just ride the wave of the day and see where it takes you! As
always, Amanda will be available to give you options/suggestions and help
accommodate your needs!
7:00 p.m. Join Amanda and others for optional
(non-inclusive) dinner. Restaurant to be determined based on Amandas
recommendations and group interest
Day 8
7:00 - 11:00 am Breakfast served in the Oualie Beach Resort
Restaurant (inclusive)
6:00 - 7:00 am: Sunrise Beach Meditation/Yoga at Oualie
Beach
Water taxi and
Airport transfers back to St. Kitts Airport (times coordinated based on your
flight)
Not ready to leave? Extend your stay for a special rate of
$145 (double/twin sharing), $245 (single occupancy) per night (advanced booking
recommended)
Cancellation Policy
25% down payment | Additional payments | |
---|---|---|
Spot pending | Refundable | Refundable |
Spot confirmed | Non-refundable* | Refundable |
60 days pre-trip | Non-refundable | Non-refundable |
*If you cancel when your spot is confirmed and outside of 60 days until departure, you can receive a trip credit for your down payment minus the $100 cancellation fee.
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