Ensuring Health and Safety at our Events
As always, the health, safety, and well-being of our community is our top priority. We are closely monitoring the evolving situation regarding COVID-19, especially as it pertains to our live events. We have made the difficult decision to reschedule our Seven Spiritual Laws retreat in Mexico, our Infinite Possibilities retreat in Canada, and our Silent Awakenings retreat in California.
Our team is receiving up-to-the-minute announcements and recommendations from the CDC and departments of health in the locations where our retreats are hosted and will follow their guidelines for event organizers, in both the pre-planning and onsite.
We are ensuring our event locations follow the recommendations of the World Health Organization and local public health and government authorities – including but not limited to the following:
General Guidelines
At minimum, we will ensure that all staff and guests adhere to the CDC guidelines, including but not limited to the following:
Guest Rooms
Public Areas
Dining Room, Kitchen, and Back of House
Laundry
Employees
Onsite, we reserve the right to restrict guest access to any event activity if a guest displays signs of illness. Additionally, we are recommending all guests attend prepared with the extra protection efforts such as the below:
Chopra Whole Health Retreat at CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa
To ensure the safety of this intimate retreat experience, you are currently required to produce a negative PCR COVID-19 test result via an at home testing kit or your nearest testing center within 5 days prior to your arrival. Please plan on having the test done 5-7 days prior to arrival to ensure results are available.
Your well-being is our number one priority. Get CIVANA property updates regarding Covid-19 here.
Riviera Maya, Mexico
In light of the developing situation with the coronavirus, we have made the difficult decision to reschedule our Seven Spiritual Laws retreat in Mexico, previously planned for this coming May. The retreat will remain at the Fairmont Mayakoba but will now take place December 8-12, 2021.
Mont Tremblant, Canada
We have made the difficult decision to reschedule our Infinite Possibilities retreat in Canada, previously planned for this coming July. The retreat will remain at the Fairmont Mont Tremblant but will now take place July 15-19, 2021.
Yosemite, California
With the increase in COVID-19 cases in California, and the uncertainty around California’s reopening schedule in September, we’ve made the difficult decision to reschedule the 2020 Silent Awakenings retreat for 2021.
Protect Yourself
While there is much about COVID-19 that remains uncertain, we do know that personal hygiene is of critical importance to limit the spread of disease. Here are some prevention tips from the CDC:
In addition to basic preventive measures, we encourage people to continue all of the healthy daily practices that we teach at Chopra to keep your immune system strong: meditation, ample sleep, good nutrition and regular exercise. Immune supportive herbs and supplements such as ashwaganda, amalaki, holy basil, elderberry, and echinacea, among others, can also be considered with the other preventive practices. Always check with your healthcare provider before starting new herbal supplements.
Separating fact from fiction
We’re aware that there’s a lot of speculation and hype surrounding the impact of COVID-19 globally and that it can be hard to distinguish fact from fiction.
Below we’re sharing some of the independent and reliable sources we are monitoring.
CDC Travel Information & Advisories
Where will updates be posted?
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