MAYAN RIVIERA

Yoga Retreat Mexico :: For The Chillax/Adventure Yogi

Get ready to recharge and rejuvenate on one of our best-loved yoga vacation packages. The Mayan Riviera vibe is unique and if you’re looking for a mix of nature, culture, cuisine and beach then this Mexico yoga retreat adventure is the one for you.

You’ll fly in and out of Cancun but skip the tourist hustle-and-bustle for the simple homeyness and delicious eats in the local hamlet of Puerto Morelos. This tiny beach town is home to one of the largest coral reefs in the world, a place where you can snorkel for hours or just relax on the calm beach, soaking up the rays.

This Mexican adventure is one of our most balanced yoga retreats abroad as we juggle days of adventure with beach-chillaxing. Expect to dive in cenotes, swim with sea turtles, visit the ruins of Tulum and get a taste of local Mayan culture on a seva day that brings the food and the fun. All of this on one of our most affordable yoga retreats that’s an easy non-stop (from many US cities) flight.

Morning and evening yoga sessions keep you grounded and our wellness retreats give you the chance to escape the grind and find gratitude in a laid-back, warm-watered, white sanded slice of paradise.

Yoga Retreat Adventure Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights • Starting at $1895 per person

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February 16 - 22, 2020

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What's included

Morning Vinyasa yoga (on all but one morning)
Yoga classes every evening
Swimming, diving and playing excursion to two cenotes
- dive into the crystal clear water and float in ancient pools
Morning swim with the sea turtles at Akumal
- all turtles, fish, smiles, snorkels, flippers and life vests included
Visit to the Tulum ruins
- geek-out on a fully guided history of this ancient culture and structure

Hands-on cooking, culture and gardening seva visit to a local Mayan community
- get hands-on and in as you help cook a traditional lunch and contribute to the garden that supplies the good greens
Comfort-lux accommodations at the Casa Om yoga retreat center
Buffet breakfasts daily
Vegetarian dinners (this is a meat-free and alcohol-free retreat center)
Transportation to and from Cancun (CUN) airport
Wifi

What's not included

Airfare to Cancun
Lunches (except at the Mayan village)
Additional excursions
Alcohol or items of a personal nature/souvenirs
Travel insurance (recommended)
Gratuities

All retreat rooms feature air conditioning, fans and mosquito netting (though with AC and/or a fan, the nets serve a more decorative function). All rooms are tastefully decorated and feature cool, sleek floors to chill down sand-hot toes. Private and beautiful bathrooms accompany all but two bedrooms.

Casa Om is designated as a ‘dry’ yoga retreat facility. While we ask our yogis to respect that request on property, we’ll also tell you that the adorable (and yummy) Unico is across the street from Casa Om and is happy to hand you a cerveza while you chill on their beach front swings or garden patio…

Schedules will vary slightly and final itineraries will go out to the travel crew about a month prior to departure. Our schedule below gives you an overall picture of what a Mexico yoga retreat week will look like:

Day One

Arrival into Cancun (CUN) International Airport
Transfer to Casa Om (approx 30min), check-in and unwind
Depending on arrival time, you can hit the beach or pool
Evening de-plane yoga class (depending on teacher’s arrival time)
Group welcome dinner

Day Two

Morning invigorating yoga
Rooftop patio buffet breakfast
Don your swimsuit and pack your camera for a day at the cenotes
- Drive out to some lesser known cenotes and get some history and background on these sacred pools
- Cliff dive (if you want) into the crystal clear waters
- Snorkel through the cenote tunnels and float in the open air sink holes
- Enjoy fresh fruit refreshments and plenty of gorgeous photo ops
Head back for early evening yoga
Chill down evening group dinner

Day Three

Morning yoga wake-up
Fresh group buffet breakfast
Free day to explore at your leisure
- Head to the beach to relax or stroll and explore
- Stroll into town
- Relax by the pool, swing in a hammock or read and relax
- Book a massage!
Early evening twist-out yoga
Rooftop evening dining

Day Four

Sun-greeting morning yoga
Delicious buffet group breakfast
Pack cultural-adventure spirit and head out to a local Mayan village
- This cultural experience is a true chance to learn, share and smile with the endemic Mayan locals
- Get your chopping and tortilla making skills on as we help prepare the group lunch
- Roll up your sleeves and help out in the community’s garden
- Dig into the fresh food you helped make and the largest and most delicious guacamole ever made!
- Time to thank our hosts with smiles and hugs (many speak only the local dialect) and last photos
Head back for early evening yoga
Sunset rooftop dinner

Day Five

Morning yoga wake-up
Fresh group buffet breakfast
Free day to explore at your leisure
- Head to the beach to relax or stroll and explore
- Book another adventure
- Relax by the pool, swing in a hammock or read and relax
- Book a massage!
Early evening chill out yoga
Rooftop evening dining

Day Six

Rooftop breakfast
Early departure out to the Tulum ruins
- Head out to these gorgeous seaside ruins before the influx of tourists
- Walk through each section of the ruins with a guide to grasp the history, culture and influence of the Maya
Drive to the protected preserve for snorkeling with the (hopefully!) sea turtles
- From the heat of the ruins, refresh in the Caribbean with a snorkel and fins
- Swim out in this protected sea turtle preserve to hopefully spy some of these graceful guys
Early evening yoga class and closing circle
Final group dinner

Day Seven

Final rooftop buffet breakfast
Hugs and goodbyes (boo!)
Transfer back to Cancun (CUN) airport and take off back home

Everyone from my drivers to Gustavo was immediately inviting and I never once felt out of place … This was my first traveling experience and I am already looking into more trips with The Travel Yogi. I could not think of a better experience or a better way to travel.

- Samantha M.

Everything was beyond expectation. Cannot fault a thing.

Debbi was wise, kind, strong, fun and inspiring. She is all things you want in a yoga teacher.

Despite my changing email addresses three times leading up to departure (apologies)… You always tracked me down and responded with patience 🙂

- Denise A.

This was a great trip, and I would definitely consider a trip with The Travel Yogi again! Debbi was a great instructor, and the other people on the trip were great. There was a good balance of excursions and relaxation time. The food was amazing! I think that the trip is actually a pretty good deal, given that it includes most of your food, transfers, hotel, yoga, etc…and there is no planning required of the traveler!

I enjoyed the relaxation, yoga, and meeting new people.

- Kathryn M.

There was a nice balance of excursions and free time so people could do whatever they wanted during the day.

Was great to have Yayo teach the cooking class because it was simple and useful. He was very attentive to us and did a great job with his recipes and presentation.

- Jesse M.

Debbi was beyond fantastic. We had people of all levels in our retreat and she was able to accommodate everyone’s levels. She has so much knowledge and was able to share that with us. She is also just very calming and easy to be around. I very much enjoyed her as an instructor and travel companion.

The 2nd cenote which was about 30-40 minutes away with the cliff jumping was amazing.

Our guides and drivers were amazing. They really went out of their way to be customer service oriented.

- Nicole D.

It was the first vacation I’ve had in a long time where I actually felt like I had a vacation. I felt like I was on a vacation high for days after coming back. It was everything you would expect to get out of a yoga retreat and more.

JL is incredible. It was the perfect balance of PV in the mornings and chill practice in the afternoons. Couldn’t have been better.

- Tamara A.

Going to the Mayan village was a really incredible experience. It was also really neat to swim with the sea turtles.

It was a great balance of adventurous activities and plenty of leisure time. I felt challenged, relaxed, and rejuvenated at the end of the week.

- Carrie G.

Do I need a passport or visa?

U.S. citizens will need a passport to visit Mexico, but no visa is required at this time. Passports will require at least one blank page for an entry stamp. Entry information can change so please visit the State Department page for up to date information. Nationals of all other countries should check travel requirements well in advance of their retreat.

What airport should I fly into?

Please fly into the Cancun International Airport (CUN). Transfers will be arranged from the airport only. Arrival transfers will only be offered for flights arriving between the hours of 1pm and 5pm on arrival day and flights departing between 10am and 2pm on the departure date.

How far is the schlep from the airport to the yoga retreat location?

Breathe easy... after a good portion of your day spent on the plane we're only going to ask you to sit still for a 30min ride. After that you are free to run it out on the beach, dance up a storm on the rooftop deck and yoga yourself silly.

Are we on the beach?

This gorgeous yoga retreat center is directly across the street from the beach. It is in a residential, less touristy, section of town and gives you the best of both worlds; a quiet street for window shopping your way into town or a white sand beach across the street for relaxing, strolling and swimming.

Is there wifi access?

Absolutely. You can be as wired, or unwired, as you'd like.

Do I need to bring my own mat, block and strap?

Nope, you're covered! The yoga room has mats, towels and blocks. Straps are the only prop you may want to bring if you use it regularly in your practice. You are welcome to bring your own mat and yoga props, but they are not required.

Is there swimming?

Naturally! Of course, there is the warm, clear ocean, but there is also a lovely pool at the ready. And don't forget our water days as we splash down in the cenotes and snorkel with sea turtles.

Can I add meat to my meals and can my dietary needs be accommodated?

No and yes. This is a vegetarian retreat center and meat is not served. Eggs will be provided at breakfast for protein needs and some dinners may feature fish or seafood. Any dietary need or restriction can be accommodated (except adding meat...ha), provided that you notify us at least four weeks in advance.

Is there alcohol on property?

This is a dry retreat center, so they do not sell alcohol on property and ask that it not be brought into the rooms. Those of you on a detox-delicious-food-yoga-week, rejoice! Those of you who would like to partake, never fear... there is a sweet little restaurant/bar across the street that stretches out to the beach and would be happy to help you out with a libation in your hand and your toes in the sand.

After I book and pay my deposit, can I make payments on my yoga retreat?

Yes! Of course. Once you're booked you'll receive an email with important logistical information and a link to your invoice. You can pay any amount at any time on the invoice; you can use it as a payment plan or leave it alone until the final due date. Remember that deposits are non-refundable so, on all trips, we recommend purchasing travel insurance.

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