MOVEMENT ALCHEMY Retreat Mexico

Movement, flexibility, and soft acrobatics come together in this week-long retreat in paradise, hosted at Casa Chango Mexico in Puerto Escondido from December 5-12, 2026, with Samy Nevarez and Kuba Odzioba.

Expect a full immersion in movement, surrounded by the beach, fresh local food, new friends, and plenty of time to learn and grow. The experience is designed to deepen body awareness, expand mobility, and open new pathways for connection through movement. Each day includes two classes: mornings are dedicated to Soft Acrobatics, while afternoons focus on Flexibility & Mobility.

In Samy’s Flexibility & Mobility sessions, the emphasis is on safe, sustainable flexibility through joint preparation, strength within range, controlled stretching, and intelligent mobility work. Drawing inspiration from contemporary dance, yoga, and contortion training, the class supports alignment, breath, and a deeper understanding of the body’s mechanics. Participants will leave with practical tools to support greater freedom, resilience, and fluidity in their own practice.

Kuba’s Soft Acrobatics workshop offers a structured exploration of the language of soft acrobatics, presenting it as a clear and coherent movement system. The practice is built through conditioning, coordination drills, and structural awareness, with material organized around arching and rolling acrobatics. Spirals are a key concept throughout, helping the body redistribute momentum with softness, continuity, and ease. The workshop is accessible to movers from many backgrounds, including dance, gymnastics, parkour, yoga, and general movement practice.

During the retreat, participants will also take part in two Partnering Masterclasses focused on trust, communication, weight sharing, counterbalance, and fluid transitions. Through guided exercises and improvisational scores, the work invites sensitivity, listening, and collaborative exploration.

Outside of class, there will be time to relax by the pool, rest in hammocks, enjoy massages, and take in the natural surroundings. Guests will also have opportunities to visit local markets and beaches, as well as experience the area’s nightlife. Beach outings include swimming, surfing, snorkeling, and releasing baby turtles into the sea, with optional evening adventures such as a bioluminescent lagoon and a local night market.

Daily Schedule Sample:

• 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. – Tea, Coffee and Breakfast
• 9:45 a.m.-12:45pm – Soft Acrobatics
• 1:00 p.m. – Lunch
• 2:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. – Free time (pool, hammocks, massages, naps)
• 3:30 p.m. – Afternoon snack and beverage
• 4:30 – 6:30p.m. – Flexibility & Mobility
• 7:00 p.m. – Dinner
• 8:00 p.m. – Free time, jacuzzi, and evening activities

What’s included: ground transportation from Puerto Escondido Airport to Casa Chango for arrivals and departures on the listed dates; private or shared accommodation; daily cleaning service; three nourishing meals per day; access to all community areas; two daily classes; a photo shoot with up to 15 photos; beach trips and night market visits; high-speed Starlink internet; access to Spanish teachers, massage space, and body-work practitioners available on-site; plus recommendations for exploring Puerto Escondido.

Retreat pricing: prices are listed in USD and refer to one person’s tuition. Shared Dorm (mixed gender): Early Bird $2000, Full Price $2300. Shared Private Room for 2 friends, 1 king bed or 2 individual beds: Early Bird $2200, Full Price $2500; another Shared Private Room option: Early Bird $2300, Full Price $2600. Private Room with Shared Bathroom: Early Bird $2500, Full Price $2800. Private Room with Private Bathroom: Early Bird $2800, Full Price $3100. Private Room with Private Bathroom & Air Conditioner: Early Bird $3100, Full Price $3400.

A $500 deposit is required to reserve a spot. Early bird pricing ends 90 days before the retreat begins, and full tuition is due one month before the first day. Payment plans are available by credit card. Couples must sign up together, and friends or partners not attending classes are welcome at a special price. Dorms are mixed gender.

Discounts: book and pay early to save $300; refer a friend and save $100; Sweet Retreats alumni receive $200 off.

Cancellation Policy: no refunds. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Cancellations made more than 60 days before the first day may transfer 50% of tuition toward a future Sweet Retreat within 18 months. Cancellations made 30-60 days before may transfer 25% toward a future Sweet Retreat within 18 months. Cancellations within 30 days are not credited or refunded. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

Prerequisites: no specific prerequisites are required, though participants should feel comfortable with physical movement practices and have basic body awareness. Prior experience in dance, yoga, fitness, or acrobatics may be helpful. All exercises will be offered with progressions and modifications.

Your coaches: Samy Nevarez is a Mexican performing artist, choreographer, and movement teacher whose work blends physical power, technical precision, and expressive depth. Kuba Odzioba is a movement teacher and founder of Warsaw Movement Practice, with a background spanning street dance, contemporary dance, circus training, hand balancing, gymnastic rings, parkour, and strength & conditioning.