Flow Yoga: Oaxaca July 2027

Introduction

Oaxaca 2027

Flow Adventures: Oaxaca 2027

We’re excited to invite you to our return to Oaxaca in 2027, for a carefully designed experience that invites you to engage deeply with the region’s cultural diversity, living traditions, and ancestral knowledge. This is an immersive journey that prioritizes meaningful connection, thoughtful pacing, and a strong sense of place, while handling every logistical detail with care.

Journey Highlights

At a glance

Flow Adventures: Oaxaca 2027

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Day 1 - Arrival and Welcome Dinner in Oaxaca City

Begin Your Journey in Vibrant Oaxaca City

Welcome to Oaxaca City

Airport Transportation

We’ll take care of all airport transportation directly to the hotel, so you don’t have to think about logistics upon arrival. From the moment you land, everything is organized to allow for a smooth, relaxed transition into the experience.

Grana B&B

We’ll base ourselves at Grana B&B Boutique Hotel, a calm and thoughtfully designed space in the heart of Oaxaca putting us within walking distance to amazing restaurants, boutiques, and sites. Known for its warm hospitality and attention to detail, Grana offers a welcoming environment to rest, reset, and feel at home as we begin our time in Oaxaca. Its understated design and intimate scale create an ideal setting for grounding into the journey ahead.

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Welcome Dinner at Criollo

Our first evening together begins with a welcome dinner at Criollo, where contemporary technique meets deep respect for Oaxacan culinary traditions. Guided by seasonality and local sourcing, the meal offers a thoughtful introduction to the region’s flavors and philosophies. Gathering around the table here sets the tone for the journey ahead, grounded in intention, conversation, and shared experience.

Day 2 - Cooking, Weaving, and Oaxaca Culture

Hands-On Cooking and Weaving in Oaxaca

Cooking Class with Reyna Mendoza of Sabor Zapoteco

Travel to the community of Teotitlán del Valle for an in-depth cooking experience with Reyna Mendoza of Sabor Zapoteco. The day begins at the local market, where we'll explore ingredients, learn how they are selected, and understand their role in Zapotec cooking. From there, we'll move into a hands-on cooking class that goes beyond technique, offering insight into family recipes, seasonal rhythms, and the cultural meaning behind each dish, followed by a shared lunch.

Visit to Vida Nueva Women’s Weaving Cooperative

Visit the Vida Nueva Women’s Weaving Cooperative, a collective led by women artisans dedicated to preserving traditional Zapotec weaving techniques. We'll learn about the cooperative’s role in creating economic independence, sustaining ancestral textile practices, and supporting the community through collaborative work rooted in natural dyes and traditional looms.

Return to Oaxaca City and Evening at Leisure

Return to Oaxaca City in the late afternoon. The evening is free to rest, reflect, or head out on the town, with a curated list of recommendations for dining, mezcal bars, and quiet corners to explore at your own pace.

Day 3 - Red Clay Pottery, Mezcal, and Oaxaca Flavors

Pottery Workshop, Mezcal Experience, and Shared Meals

Visit to Mujeres del Barro Rojo Cooperative

Head out in the morning to San Marcos Tlapazola to spend time with the Mujeres del Barro Rojo, a cooperative of ceramicists preserving the ancestral tradition of red clay pottery. Learn about the process from preparing the clay to shaping and firing each piece by hand, led by the artisans themselves.

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Home-style Lunch with Artisans

After the workshop, share a home-style lunch with the artisans. Prepared with local ingredients, the meal is a moment to slow down, connect, and exchange stories, offering insight into the rhythms of the community and the realities of sustaining this craft today.

Mezcal Experience at Desde la Eternidad

Continue to Matatlán for a mezcal experience with Desde la Eternidad, one of the few women-owned and operated palenques in the region. Learn about agave cultivation, traditional production methods, and the philosophy guiding their work before sitting down for dinner with Lidia and her family.

Dinner with Lidia and Family

Sharing a meal here offers a warm, personal close to the day, centered on conversation, hospitality, and the living culture of mezcal.

Return to Oaxaca City and Evening at Leisure

After dinner, return to Oaxaca City, arriving in the evening. The night is yours to rest and reflect on the day’s experiences, from working with clay to the conversations and flavors shared along the way.

Day 4 - Santa Catarina Lachatao Arrival, Welcome Circle, and Sunset Hike

Arrival, Welcome Circle, and Sunset Hike in Lachatao

Drive to Santa Catarina Lachatao

Drive out to the community of Santa Catarina Lachatao, winding into the Sierra Norte and arriving to a slower, more grounded rhythm of life. Upon arrival, gather for a welcome circle, meeting the community members and setting intentions for the days ahead.

Lachatao Ecotourism Communal Cabins

Settle into the Lachatao Ecotourism communal cabins, with each guest having their own private cabin depending on single or double occupancy.

Lunch at Communal Kitchen

Gather for lunch at the communal kitchen, enjoying a simple, nourishing meal prepared with local ingredients.

Sunset Hike and Ceremony at Cerro del Jaguar

Head out to Cerro del Jaguar for a sunset hike and ceremony. This sacred archaeological site, cared for and managed by the community, is a deeply meaningful place for connection with the mountain and the surrounding landscape. Guided by local knowledge, learn how to enter the space with respect, offering presence and gratitude as the sun sets over the Sierra Norte.

Dinner at Communal Kitchen

Return to the community in the evening for dinner at the communal kitchen, sharing a warm, home-style meal together after a full day of arrival and connection.

Evening Rest in Cabins

Following dinner, retreat to the cabins to rest, settle into the mountain quiet, and prepare for the days ahead.

Day 5 - Breakfast, Hike, Temazcal, and Light Dinner in Lachatao

Hiking, Temazcal, and Rest in Lachatao

Breakfast at Communal Kitchen

The next day begins with breakfast at the communal kitchen before we head out for a hike to Ex Hacienda Cinco Señores, moving through forest paths that open into layers of history and landscape.

Hike to Ex Hacienda Cinco Señores

Head out for a hike to Ex Hacienda Cinco Señores, moving through forest paths that open into layers of history and landscape. Along the way, take time to connect with the surroundings, arriving at the river for a picnic lunch and a moment to pause, eat, and enjoy the natural setting.

Picnic Lunch by the River

Arrive at the river for a picnic lunch and a moment to pause, eat, and enjoy the natural setting.

Afternoon Rest and Personal Time

After returning to the community, the afternoon is reserved for rest and personal time, allowing space to integrate the morning’s experiences.

Temazcal Ceremony

In the early evening, gather for a temazcal led by a local curandera, an ancestral steam bath rooted in traditional medicine and ritual.

Light Dinner

The day concludes with a light dinner, offering a gentle close and time to unwind.

Day 6 - Oaxaca City

Final Reflections and Departure from Oaxaca

Hotel con Corazón

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We’ll check in at Hotel con Corazón, a welcoming and thoughtfully run hotel rooted in social impact and community care. Designed as a place of ease and intention, the hotel offers a comfortable setting to settle into city life while supporting local education initiatives, with proceeds helping fund programs for youth in the community.

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Farewell Dinner at Adamá

In the evening, we’ll gather for a farewell dinner at Adamá, a highly regarded restaurant in Oaxaca known for its vibrant take on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern–inspired cuisine with a local touch. Chef Hagar Aviram’s menu focuses on fresh, shareable dishes, from perfectly spiced falafel and creamy hummus to charcoal-kissed kebabs and seasonal plates that reflect both Levantine roots and Oaxaca’s rich produce. The warm courtyard setting encourages lingering conversation, making it a fitting final dinner to celebrate the journey we’ve shared.

Day 7 - Final Reflections and Departure from Oaxaca

Departure in Oaxaca City

Hotel con Corazón

We’ll check out of our Hotel con Corazón.

Airport Transportation

We’ll take care of all transportation to the airport, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your final moments in Oaxaca, carrying these memories with you as you head home.

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1. Oaxaca City

Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico

2. Santa Catarina Lachatao

Santa Catarina Lachatao, Oaxaca, Mexico