2016 Dominican Republic Photo Journal

by Jen on March 9, 2016

I think I took over 500 pictures over the course of the week we spent in the Dominican Republic for our yoga retreat and vacation. I have quite a few trip posts planned for you in the coming weeks including full resort reviews of both Zoetry Agua Punta Cana and AlSol Tiara Collection Cap Cana.

I thought for today I would just share some of my favorite moments from this year’s retreat and our extended stay.

Arriving at Zoetry! First skinny margarita of vacation.

Practice hydration.

Our favorite practice spot.

The water was GORGEOUS on this trip! I’ve been to Punta Cana three times before this trip over the course of three years and the water has never been this calm or clear.

Teaching my class drop backs one morning. We workshopped a few things during our morning practices. I loved seeing the couples assisting and trusting each other. 🙂

Some of the amazing ladies who came with us. We had quite a few people who have come on the retreat every year as well as some new faces. It’s so great to get to know everyone outside of the studio.

Turndown service. Zoetry offers maid service three times a day!

Horseback riding on the beach.

I love horses and haven’t been on one in forever. This was one of my favorite moments of the whole trip. I don’t think I stopped smiling the whole time.

So glad he’s willing to do whatever I sign us up for! 🙂

Champagne and chocolate covered strawberries and grapes delivered to our room from our travel agent!

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Really happy. (Photo Wanda Koch.)

Long sunset walk.

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Teaching evening practice. (Photo Wanda Koch)

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The whole group (minus a couple) on our last day. Love these people. (Photo Wanda Koch)

Arriving at AlSol Tiara.

Getting distracted by a cheap massage special on the way to the gym. (Which we totally took advantage of. It was like a Jedi mind trick, one minute we were standing outside of the door, the next minute we were face down on a massage table.)

All the necessities.

Sunset practice on our incredible balcony.

More champagne and chocolates, courtesy of the GM at AlSol Tiara who was so kind to us.

Paradise.

The last day.

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