Yoga Kikau at Paya

This week Paya Bay is hosting a retreat by Yoga Kikau of Quebec, Canada. This is the third time this organization has at held a yoga retreat with us.

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

CNN: Dead whale in Indonesia had swallowed 1,000 pieces of plastic

In just the latest reminder of the dangers of pollution in our oceans, a dead whale in Indonesia has been found with 13.2 pounds (six kilograms) of plastic waste in its stomach. The 31.17-foot sperm whale was found near Kapota Island in Wakatobi National Park, southeast of Sulawesi. Park officials found bags, plastic bottles, sandals and 115 plastic cups in the whale's stomach, as well as a sack containing more than 1,000 pieces of string. "Although we have not been able to deduce the cause of death, the facts that we see are truly awful," said Dwi Suprapti, marine species conservation coordinator at WWF-Indonesia, in a statement to CNN.

- CNN

Yesterday evening the Gypset yoga retreat group participated in the Fire Island Experience. One of the group members even led a fire ritual. A beautiful, mystical time!

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

Gypset Yoga Retreat

This week Paya Bay is hosting a yoga retreat put on by Gypset Yoga Retreats. In these photos the group does "bar yoga" using the yoga pavilion's handrails for balance.

Our new shade curtains take the "bite" out  of the late afternoon sun.

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan. Bay Islands of Honduras.

The Fire Island Experience

This past week, special Paya Bay guests opted to have a Fire Island Experience, a sunset and fire experience on the property's own little private island.

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

new sun shade curtains at Ananda

Yesterday we installed new sun shade curtains in the Ananda Yoga Pavilion to lessen the heat impact of the sun in the afternoon hours when the rays are most intense (usually between 3pm and 4:30pm).

 

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

guests from faraway lands

Karen from Canada (left) enjoys cocktails at the Black Iguana beach bar with Roger and Mila from Australia. This is Roger and Mila's second visit to Paya Bay!

CNN: The oceans are warming faster than scientists thought

The world's oceans are warming at an accelerated rate and are much warmer than scientists thought -- and things could get a lot worse if nothing is done to stop climate change, according to a new study. The data, published in Thursday's edition of the journal Science, shows that the oceans have experienced consistent changes since the late 1950s and have gotten a lot warmer since the 1960s. The oceans are heating up much faster than scientists calculated in the UN assessment of climate change released in 2014.
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Though a warmer ocean might make for a more pleasant swim, it carries deadly consequences. A warmer ocean causes sea level to rise, bringing problems like dangerous coastal flooding. It leads to the loss of sea ice, heating the waters even further. It can affect the jet stream, allowing cold Arctic air to reach farther south, making winters more intense, and endanger the lives of animals that depend on sea ice like penguins and polar bears. A warmer ocean also contributes to increases in rainfall and leads to stronger and longer-lasting storms like Hurricanes Florence and Harvey.

- CNN

Paya Yoga

The spectacular photography that's possible at the Ananda Yoga Pavilion is one of the reasons Paya Bay continues to consolidate its popularity as a destination for yoga retreats. Book your yoga retreat with us today!

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

Photos: Rebecca Rome https://www.romeifyouwanttoyoga.com/

bridge work completed

Work has been completed on the Buccaneer Landing bridge. It is higher above sea level and as good as new. A great spot for an afternoon swim in the lagoon.

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

the Fire Island Experience

A Highly Recommended  activity during your visit to Paya Bay!

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

rebuilding Buccaneer bridge

As part of ongoing resort maintenance we are currently rebuilding the little bridge in Buccaneer Landing.

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

Roatan bans plastic straws

The mayor of Roatán in the Bay Islands on Tuesday banned the use of plastic straws in restaurants, cafes and shops. The municipality established a fine of 500 to 2,500 lempiras [US$20 to US$103] for those who break the law. Also, repeat offenders will pay, additionally, 10 lempiras per straw found in the establishment and will be exposed to their business being closed. The measure was taken with the aim of protecting the environment, wildlife and coral reefs that are affected by pollution and the use of plastics.

- La Tribuna (Spanish) 

This is great news for the Bay Islands' environment. Hopefully Santos Guardiola, the other municipality on the island, will follow suit.

Whitney and Britney 2019

My little neighbor friends, Whitney and Britney, are growing up fast.

Buccaneer Landing in 2019

We are using thatch leaves to provide shade on the Buccaneer Landing palapas this year!

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.