Yoga & Yoga Nidra Retreat

This retreat offers a nourishing immersion in body wisdom, deep rest, and nature—an invitation to reset the nervous system, awaken creative energy, and connect with a warm-hearted community.

Each day is thoughtfully woven with morning yoga asana, therapeutic movement, and meditation, followed in the late afternoon by yoga nidra, contemplative journaling, and creative exploration. These practices are designed to build on one another throughout the week, supporting the cultivation of sankalpa, or heartfelt intention.

The pace is intentionally slow and spacious, allowing time to relax by the pool, enjoy a massage with the ocean nearby, and savor simple pleasures. Throughout the week, the experience deepens into an exploration of the heart—how it can be felt, honored, and carried into life long after the retreat ends.

The retreat home is Playa Viva, a regenerative boutique hotel rooted in care for the environment and surrounding communities. Located at the base of the Sierra Madre Mountains on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, it offers a luxurious immersion in nature, with award-winning oceanfront rooms, a mile of private beach, and 200 acres of nature reserve.

Playa Viva is also known for its commitment to sea turtle protection. Each year, thousands of Olive Ridley (Golfina) turtles, along with dozens of endangered Green (Negra) and Leatherback (Laud) turtles, come ashore to nest. In 2010, Playa Viva founded La Tortuga Viva (LTV) to protect these turtles from predators and poachers, and since then more than 450,000 baby sea turtles have been safely released.

Turtles nest year-round, with peak egg-laying during the rainy season from July through October. Thanks to the typical 45-day gestation period, hundreds of baby turtles are expected to be released during the same window as the retreat.

A portion of each retreat package will be donated to support the Playa Viva Regenerative Trust, founded in 2013 to benefit the environment and community of Juluchuca. These funds are deposited with The Ocean Foundation, which serves as fiscal sponsor for La Tortuga Viva Turtle Sanctuary and the local community.

Additional highlights:

• Nutrient-rich farm-to-table meals from a 20-acre permaculture farm and local producers
• Practices held beneath the beachfront yoga shala canopy
• An intimate beachfront gym deck
• Just 40 minutes from ZIH International Airport, with transport included in the retreat package

Included in each retreat package:

• Six nights / seven days accommodation
• Two daily practices
• Morning practice: active and dynamic, blending asana and movement
• Late afternoon practice: yoga nidra, contemplative journaling, and creativity
• One special afternoon session exploring yoga nidra and creative practice, with all supplies included
• Breathwork workshop guided by Rachel Blume
• Cacao ceremony
• All meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Coffee and tea
• Group shuttle from / to ZIH airport
• Donation to the Regenerative Trust

Not included:

• Airfare and any personal transportation outside the group shuttle schedule
• Travel insurance
• Alcohol

Available for purchase on retreat:

• Massage therapy and spa treatments
• Additional beverages from the bar, including alcoholic drinks, blended smoothies, coconuts, and sodas

Sample daily schedule:

• 7:00 am — fruit, coffee, and tea available
• 8:00 am — optional morning meditation
• 9:00 am — breakfast
• 10:30 am – 12:30 pm — morning yoga practice
• 1:30 pm — lunch
• 1:30 – 4:30 pm — free time
• 4:30 – 6:00 pm — afternoon yoga nidra practice
• 7:00 pm — dinner
• *Schedule subject to change to support the best flow each day

Accommodations:

Rooms are spaced to offer beachfront views and are designed with distinctive details, from smaller spaces that open to nature, to palapa roofs, to award-winning bamboo treehouses set among palm trees. The atmosphere feels like a luxurious camp: private rooms are available, though most accommodations are shared, and guests are encouraged to consider shared lodging for a more communal experience.

All rooms include high-quality, locally sourced organic sheets and towels, organic soap, shampoo, lotion, and conditioner, as well as private bathrooms.

Rooms & pricing:

• Private, single room — $3,800 early bird, $4,100 regular pricing
• Shared, double room king — $3,300 early bird, $3,600 regular pricing, per person
• Shared, double room queen or two single beds — $3,200 early bird, $3,500 regular pricing, per person
• Shared, triple or quadruple room, single beds — $2,400 early bird, $2,700 regular pricing, per person
• Guests in shared rooms may register with friends or be assigned roommates
• Early bird pricing available through October 1, 2026

Save your spot:

A nonrefundable $500 deposit secures your place in any retreat package and locks in early bird pricing if paid before October 1, 2026. Guests will then receive a welcome email with the option to set up a monthly payment plan or make one final payment on December 1, 2026.

To reserve your space, send an email with your preferred accommodation. For shared rooms, please note whether you are coming with friends or would like roommates assigned for triple or quadruple rooms. A payment link will then be sent for your deposit.

Payment plans are available for greater ease, with custom options ranging from 4 to 8 monthly payments.

Transportation info:

• Fly in and out of ZIH airport, where the group shuttle will pick up guests early afternoon on January 16 and return guests on January 22. Exact shuttle timing will be shared in the retreat welcome packet.

Cancellation policy:

• Cancellations by October 31, 2026 — 50% refund of retreat package available, not including the initial deposit. Guests remain responsible for this portion of the package, whether already paid or still scheduled to be paid. Exceptions apply if the spot is filled.
• Cancellations after October 31, 2026 — no refund available. Guests remain responsible for the retreat package balance. Exceptions apply if the spot is filled.
• Travel insurance is highly recommended.