Ricardo Gonzalez-Jurado is the owner and operator of the sacred Samadhi Yoga Retreat, a 30-acre nature preserve in the Texas Hill Country dedicated to silence and yogic education for children and children at heart. Through the Samadhi Yoga Retreat, Ricardo and his extended team of practitioners are dedicated to teaching children and adults the philosophy of yoga with the intention of planting seeds of harmony, balance and love. One of the most fascinating features of the Samadhi Yoga Retreat is a three story cedar pyramid designed and built by Ricardo as a tribute to silence and teaching yoga philosophy to all that inquire (we had the opportunity to attend a sound healing class hosted in the pyramid!). The retreat center is available for yoga retreats, meditation, and other wellness events with a focus of connection, silence, and well-being.
In this episode, Shanna and Tracey chat with Ricardo about his journey from El Salvador to the Texas Hill Country (via Guatemala, Belize & Houston!), his early exposure to yoga as a child and the impact this ultimately had on him creating the Samadhi Yoga Retreat (and by creating we mean literally building the three story pyramid and accompanying buildings!). He also shares the three philosophies that guide his life as well as the overall philosophy of yoga so you may want to grab a pen and paper before settling into this wisdom packed episode.
Because we love you and want you to easily take these powerful philosophies into your own life, we’re sharing his three life philosophies here:
1.) I Am Because We Are (focusing on community, unity and sharing with one another)
2.) “When you learn, teach. When you get, give.” - Maya Angelou
3.) "If your plan is for one year, plant rice. If your plan is for ten years, plant trees. If your plan is for a hundred years, educate children.” - Confucius
Definitely tune into the episode to hear how he came across these particular philosophies (the first one might bring a tear to your eye; we know it did for us!) as well as to expand on the full meaning of them.
You can also watch our SoLive team's experience at Samadhi Yoga Retreat on our SoLive The Video Series channel on YouTube HERE!
For More Information about Samadhi Yoga Rereat, visit their website, www.samadhiyogaretreat.com.
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SoLive host, Shanna Schulze, is a franchise attorney with Shumway Van and she also serves as Executive Director of So Live, Inc. and owner of Tribal Equine.
SoLive co-host, Tracey Keller, is is an Eating Psychology Coach and personal trainer. You can follow her on Facebook at RISE2IT.
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