Motivate® is Going to Mexico!!  Join us in Tulum, Mexico at Amansala, an award-winning eco-chic spa and resort.  

Amansala is an all-inclusive resort in Tulum, Mexico. Amansala is one of the first resorts in Tulum and is known worldwide for its luxurious, eco-chic accommodations. We provide our guests with world-class yoga and fitness retreats, unforgettable spa services, and a bohemian beach vibe. We are a home away from home for those in the know, those who seek an authentic, warm, and welcoming experience rather than just a hotel stay.

Breathe + Be:  Motivate® in Mexico is a retreat designed with relaxation and renewal first. If you want to just breathe + be, this is for you. If you want to take it up a notch, opportunities for movement (barre, yoga, circuits...classes will change daily) will be built into each day. Amazing whole food-based meals enjoyed within a gorgeous setting on the Caribbean.  This is your retreat...take as much or as little from the itinerary as you want.

Each day will begin with a light breakfast and option for a group movement/meditation class. Brunch is a bit later in the morning. Optional activities will be organized and available separate from retreat cost as will spa services.  A mid-afternoon snack is provided to keep your energy up. A late afternoon movement/meditation opportunity will be available.  *Dinner follows the movement/meditation class (with exception of one off-premise group dinner at own cost).  The night will be what we make of it!

*One off-premise dinner in Tulum will be organized (not included in retreat cost).

Two group activities will be organized and part of the itinerary/retreat cost:

Mayan Clay Meditation

Mayan clay is a group detoxification clay wrap. The ceremony is held on the beach and it starts with a nice explanation of how the clay affects the body and pulls toxins out. After this introduction everyone will apply the clay to themselves while wearing bathing suits. Once everyone is covered in clay you are guided through a meditation, that inspires everyone to let go and let in. Finally everyone bathes in the beautiful Caribbean Sea.

Mayan Temazcal

An ancient steam bath with curative and therapeutic benefits. Believed to balance and detoxify the body mind and spirit. This ceremonial practice has been used as a ritual to let go of anything that is holding you back.  

Options for more activities are available and can be organized ahead of time:

*Tour to Tulum Ruins $75 USD pp

Enjoy a leisurely bike tour along the beach road to the magical Tulum Ruins. Upon arriving we will have a guided walk through the Ruins.

*Tour to a Mangrove in Sian Kian $75 USD pp

A short drive to the entrance of the Sian Kian reserve where we walk over a rickety bridge over the mangrove with extraordinary views and a new perspective on the area and great swimming and kayaking.

*Grande Cenote Tour $75 USD pp

One of the best cenotes in the Riveria Maya is just a 15 min drive. A beautiful swimming spot to discover the underworld beauty of a cenote.

*Pricing is based on groups of 6 and surcharges added for smaller group.

Spa Services should be arranged directly with the resort:

Deep Tissue or Swedish Massage 95 usd/55 mins

Mayan Healing Services 160 usd/85 mins

Reflexology or Facials 95 usd/55 mins

Tarot Card Readings 90 usd/55 mins

Your Host and Barre, Cardio + Strength Instructor:

Meghan Kinsey is founder, owner, and health coach at Motivate.® Barre•Cardio•Nutrition in Amesbury and Rowley, MA and globally on Zoom.  At 50+ years old her extensive background as a classroom teacher, sales rep, community organizer, city councilor, childbirth educator, barre instructor, health coach and studio owner has coalesced into her role of Joy Teacher.

Meghan truly wakes up each day as joy-filled as possible. Her hair may be standing on end. Her breath may not be sweet. And her coffee may be part of the strategy to make her more joy-filled, but she really does aim to approach each day with significant optimism and aims to teach others about some of the health tools she employs to feel the same way.

When she is not parenting three sons who range from 16 to 20, or is not convincing her husband that the best choice he ever made was marrying her 22 years ago (wink-wink), she leads a team of fellow movement teachers with whom she could not be more proud. She loves each and every client that comes through her studio doors and Zoom screen. She is no where near perfect but loves trying new things to figure out if it makes her a better (more joyful, grateful, helpful, smarter) version of herself.  And she loves sharing it all even more!

Joy and Health go hand-in-hand and are such amazing gifts. To that end, it is her greatest joy to introduce people to the healthiest and most joyful versions of themself yet!  

Meghan is also a columnist and presents on various health-related topics. Her irreverent and cheeky delivery of health-related content keeps the audience amused while educating them on how to maximize their health and longevity.

Your Yoga Instructor:

Megan Power Bousquet was introduced to the practice of yoga in 2016 in hopes of bringing balance and stillness to her daily routine. Yoga quickly became an effective yet simple vehicle for her to explore movement and mindful breathing while cultivating strength of both body and mind in a fun and intuitive way. 

Megan is passionate about learning, growing and sharing the many joys of playful movement and mindful living. 

Megan is a graduate of the Boston Yoga School and has gone on to develop a practice rooted in alignment and tradition that lends itself to yoga practitioners of all skill levels and backgrounds. Her classes offer students an opportunity to pause, breath and connect with their individual inner strength while tapping into the power of a healthy yoga practice and the joy of community.

Your Barre Instructor:

Cara Tommasino grew up in Newburyport, MA and from an early age, was always active. Her mother was a dancer and her father, a hiking, running, cycling, and cross-country skiing enthusiast. Both of her parents instilled in her a love of movement and nature.  

In 2015, Cara took time off from teaching to complete her Master’s Degree in Spanish at Middlebury College in VT. The accelerated graduate program granted her the opportunity to live and study in Madrid, Spain for a year, so she enthusiastically jumped on the opportunity. While living in Madrid, Cara spent many long weekends traveling throughout Europe, always with her eye on new adventures such as hiking in the Scottish highlands and cycling in Ireland.  

Cara completed her barre certification through the Barre & Soul Academy and is now thrilled to be combining her love of movement and teaching as a member of the Motivate® team!
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Per person pricing is listed for various rooming options.  A deposit of $500 is required upon registering. Your balance is due on Nov 1, 2023. 

You may change or cancel your trip up until Jan 1, 2024 for a refund, excluding the deposit amount. After that time, no refunds will be issued.

MOTIVATE®, MEGHAN KINSEY, or the Amansala Resort are not responsible for your preparation expenses, such as airline tickets, extra accommodations, loss of work, or any other cost associated with preparing for your trip. We recommend booking travel insurance, along with refundable flights/accommodations in case of cancellation.

Amansala will send detailed information to all guests within one week of arrival, including FAQ.

Amansala's Limitation of Liability
The fulfillment of this agreement by either party is subject to acts of God, war, governmental regulation, disaster, hurricane, flood, influential terrorist attacks, strikes, civil disorder, curtailment of required transportation, or other emergencies making it impossible to travel will result in a credit being issued for a future retreat.