Frequently Asked Questions
Should participants bring their own yoga mat?
Bringing your own yoga mat is optional. Kotch does have some mats for guests to use.
Are passports required?
Yes, a valid passport is required.
What are the flight details?
Participants should fly into Montego Bay Jamaica - Sangster International Airport (MBJ). The airport transfers included are an approximately 2.5 hour drive to the villas in Treasure Beach.
Treasure Beach does have a small local airstrip for travelers who would like to pay additional to book the air shuttle (Air Link Express) directly to Treasure Beach from MBJ - The flight is about 20 minutes and around $800 USD per person.
Are the retreats open to All Levels of practice?
Yes, all levels are welcome including beginners. Please provide this information and anything else relevant on your Registration Form.
Which styles of yoga will we be practicing?
We will be offering instruction in Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Meditation and Yoga Nidra yoga as well as an opportunity to practice Seva on the Press Pause retreat.
What time should I arrive/ depart from the airport?
Your arrival in Montego Bay should be no later than 2:30pm to allow for the time it takes to go through Customs. Your departure from Montego Bay should not be earlier than 5:30pm on the final day.
What is Jamaica’s Covid-19 policy concerning entry to the country?
Please visit this website for the latest information concerning travel to Jamaica https://www.visitjamaica.com/travelauthorization/.
The latest information for requirements in returning to the US can be found at this website, https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/international-travel/index.html .
You will also want to check with your specific airline to be familiar with their travel requirements as well.
Should I purchase Travel Insurance?
Highly Recommend, While no one books a retreat with the intention of cancelling, uncontrollable and unexpected life events do occur. It is strongly recommended that you purchase travel/ trip cancellation insurance to ensure your trip fees will be covered in a case where you need to cancel your retreat.
What is your refund policy?
Please be aware that all deposits are non-refundable. If you have chosen the “In Three Payments” Plan, your first installment is considered a deposit and is also non-refundable. Other monies paid, less the deposit, are refundable up to 90 days before the retreat is scheduled to begin. Should you choose to cancel within 90 days of the start of the retreat, NO refunds will be given except in the event of natural disaster or if any travel restrictions are imposed by a government or law enforcement agency that restrict travel due to Covid-19, an epidemic disease or illness suddenly affecting the region. Please also note that spaces for our retreats have been intentionally limited. If the minimum number of participants is not fulfilled 30 days prior to the start date of the retreat, and we choose to reschedule the retreat, all monies paid will be refunded to you.
Any updates to our policy regarding the outbreak of a disease, and the scope of policy application, will be determined based on announcements by the World Health Organization and/ or local authorities and will be relayed to you via email.
Will I need to bring my mat and any other props?
You will need to bring your own yoga mat. You will be assigned a block, blanket and bolster to use personally for the entirety of the retreat.
Do I have to participate in every yoga session and activity?
With the intention of your full participation in mind, your retreat has been designed to create an experience that helps grow you and your practice. However, I wholly support your discernment about your own personal needs and any decisions you make with regards to your energy expenditure. You can, and should, pace yourself to do as much, or as little, as is right for you.
What types of spaces will we be practicing in?
All spaces are well-ventilated, either being completely outdoor or with the indoor spaces having the capability to open wide to the outside.
Is it customary to tip in Jamaica?
The villas are staffed with a chef, housekeepers, and a 24/7 caretaker. Gratuity is included in the cost of your retreat, however, if you feel led to go above and beyond that in response to the service you receive while on the island, I am certain it would be a kind and appreciated gesture.
Interested in a payment plan?
Email donna@bewellnessandyoga.com for more payment options. Various payment plans are available.