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March 2023
Trekking the Atlas Mountains to Riding Camels
Morocco… such a magical and vibrant country! Our group of adventurer travelers and I have looked forward to this special journey for over a year. Time is being spent in the exciting city of Marrakesh before heading to the High Atlas Mountains to hike, practice yoga, ride ATVs, and camp in the Agafay desert. The trip will then conclude on the Atlantic Ocean in Essaouira to ride camels and enjoy the seaside.
Sally Bassett
Founder and Chief Passion Officer

January 2023
France Ashram Yoga and Meditation Retreat
An "Eat, Pray, Love" Experience
Needing some time away from your busy schedule or to get in touch with yourself in a deeper way? An Ashram in France practicing yoga and meditation for a week may just be the answer. Like the movie, it could be your own “Eat, Pray, Love” experience.
The Sivananda Ashram is located just a little over an hour from Paris by train.
Sally Bassett
Founder and Chief Passion Officer

October 2022
Help Us Build a New Girls' School
After 17 years and three different rental properties, we are thrilled to announce that we are ready to build our own Girls for Success school in the heart of the rainforest in the Caribe Sur (southern Caribbean) region of Costa Rica. This has been a long-standing dream of ours. Jean Deeds, Appalachian Trail conqueror and great friend to all of us,
Sally Bassett
Founder and Chief Passion Officer
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August 2022
Peace begins WITHIN.
Peace begins WITHIN. It is almost daily that we hear some news in the world that can affect our sense of peace, safety, and groundedness. Our minds rarely have time to be still due to the external world and our own busy lifestyle. It is important to find tools to go within and find calmness and peace.
Sally Bassett
Founder and Chief Passion Officer

June 2022
Our Mission:
We believe yoga is an inner and outer journey of personal transformation on and off the mat.
Our goal is to make an impact through international yoga, adventure, and service retreats. Our service focuses on empowering girls and women in the destinations we serve.
Sally Bassett
Founder and Chief Passion Officer

May 2022
Girls for Success Programs and International Retreats Update
A highly respected group of leaders visited Costa Rica on a capstone journey entitled “Many Worlds That Fit: Justice, Sustainability, and Resource Security in a Changing Latin America”. This trip was organized by the Great Lakes Leadership Academy (https://www.canr.msu.edu/glla/index)
Sally Bassett
Founder and Chief Passion Officer

March 2022
Letter from the Founder
Greetings from Dominica. It has been an incredible week of hiking, kayaking, yoga, and snorkeling as well as working with the local people to set up a long-term sustainable program. We are excited to be adding Dominica to our Peace through Yoga Foundation’s Adventure, Yoga and Service retreat schedule for years to come. Hope you will join us this May or November and find out why.
Sally Bassett
Founder and Chief Passion Officer

February 2023
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
"A Journey to the Self"
Experience a Mayan Fire Ceremony, Chichimeca Sweat Lodge, Shamanic Sound Healing and Cacao Ceremonies, a Mayan Marketplace, kayaking on Lake Atitlan, hiking to local villages, and immerse yourself into Raja and Kundalini yoga classes focused on asana, pranayama, and meditation. There will also be quiet time scheduled for silence...
Sally Bassett
Founder and Chief Passion Officer

December 2022
Live from Antartica
An inspiring, electrifying place that is not only wild and glorious in its own right, but also truly touches the soul.
Happy Holidays, dear friends, from Antarctica! It is an understatement to say I am thrilled to be on a beautiful private ship for 15 days, traveling to never before explored areas.
Sally Bassett
Founder and Chief Passion Officer

September 2022
Live from Provence, France
France truly is a journey for the senses. The combination of breathtaking sights, the smell of lavender in the village shops, the unbelievable tastes at every meal, the feel of the earth walking the countryside, and the sounds of nature all make Provence an unforgettably joyful experience.
Sally Bassett
Founder and Chief Passion Officer
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July 2022
Beautiful Provence in Southeastern France Awaits You
"A Year in Provence" as captured by author Peter Mayle in his best-selling book would be lovely, but perhaps not likely. Fear not, friends! Join us for a week in Provence exploring villages and farmers' markets, ..
Sally Bassett
Founder and Chief Passion Officer
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May 2022
Live from the Camino de Santiago
A Pilgrimage in Action
Two groups totaling 27 women accepted the challenge to hike the last 70 miles of the 1000 year old spiritual trail of the Camino de Santiago in Spain this month. Preparing Physically Each "pilgrim" who accepted the Camino challenge has taken seriously the need to be prepared physically.
Sally Bassett
Founder and Chief Passion Officer

April 2022
Morocco: Trekking the Atlas Mountains to Riding Camels
Immerse yourself in the wonders of Morocco. Trek the Atlas Mountains, ride camels in the Sahara, experience glamping in desert tents, explore the markets in Marrakech, deepen your yoga practice, a visit to two women's co-ops, and much more! An intoxicating country that is mystical, ancient, challenging and exotic.
Sally Bassett
Founder and Chief Passion Officer

February 2022
A Transformational Journey:
Hiking the Camino de Santiago
Join Peace through Yoga Foundation for this transformational journey walking the final 70 out of 500 miles of the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Since the early 9th century, the Camino de Santiago, known in English as the Way of St. James, has been a pilgrimage leading to the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great, where tradition holds that the remains of the apostle are buried.