COVID-19 UPDATE: We know vaccination status is a very personal thing. However, due to the CDC recommendations for non-essential travel to Mexico and the safety of all our participants and hotel staff, we are requiring proof of vaccination prior to departure for all 2022 retreats. Also, it is your responsibility to be aware of the CDC travel recommendations and status for Mexico and travel at your own risk regardless of Mexico's status at the time of The Retreat.
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The Retreat is an opportunity to unplug, move your body, rest your mind, and reconnect with yourself at the core of who you are through vinyasa yoga, meditation, relaxation, and shared experiences with others who are doing the same.
In our four full days together, everything we do will be centered around these four themes: MAKE SPACE, CREATE CONNECTION, FIND SOFTNESS, GROW ROOTS. The goal? Leave for home with renewed confidence, refocused energy, and newfound clarity.
I have traveled all over — from Iceland to Morocco, Costa Rica to Greece, Colombia to California — and what I've learned is that Tulum is the place where I feel the most peace, the most joy, and the most connected — more than anywhere else, and I can't wait to share this magical, healing place with you.
Through my travel experience, I've also learned how to balance yoga, self-reflection, fitness, relaxation and adventurous fun to create a week that not just leaves you feeling reconnected with yourself but also with new likeminded friends.
You will watch the sun rise on morning beach walks, practice a strong power vinyasa and cardio focused flow each morning overlooking the jungle, and enjoy fresh beachside meals and margaritas. There will be plenty of opportunity to customize your trips — participate in a group Temezcal, experience a Mayan clay treatment, have your tarot read, experience ancient Mayan healing massage therapy and reflexology, and so much more.
We'll mix an immersion with the physical practice of yoga with all the right vacation vibes so you feel like you've recharged and reconnected with yourself. All yoga and group activities are optional, so you can curate the retreat that works for you.
Amansala is an all-inclusive resort and retreat center located steps from the ocean with four yoga shalas, an oceanside pool (rare in Tulum!), a relaxed boho dining room overlooking the water, a spa and plenty of loungers for enjoying the Mexican sunshine. The resort has an eco-chic vibe that comes with many Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice and Certification of Excellence awards, as well as many great customer reviews.
Choose the room type and situation that works for you. You can choose to reserve a private room or select a shared room, perfect for a couple, for friends, or whoever else you may want to stay with. Just let us know in your registration questionnaire who you want your roommate to be.
If you don’t have a buddy traveling with you, don’t worry. This retreat is designed for solo travelers to make new friends. You can book a solo room or reach out to us if you are interested in potential roommates and we'll try to play matchmaker!
Please remember that in Tulum, resorts like Amansala have a more rustic vibe and aren’t like big-box chain hotels in the United States. The amenities at Amansala are charming and have so much character, we hope you’ll feel right at home.
For more information, check out Amansala's website and Trip Advisor.
The price of your retreat depends on the type of room you book. To guarantee your reservation, just pay your $500 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot on these often-sold out trips.
If booking your trip more than 60 days from the departure date, a deposit of $500 is due to confirm your space. The remaining balance is due no later than 50 days before the departure date. If your booking is made within 50 days or less before trip departure date, the entire trip cost must be paid at the time of confirmation. Payment plans can also be may if necessary. Just reach out to catherine.gignac@gmail.com to discuss prior to booking!
Payments must be made through this safe and secure WeTravel page. If you pay via bank transfer, there is no transaction fee. If you pay by credit card, 2.9% is added for Visa/Mastercard and 3.9% is added for AMEX.
A large room with two queen beds, closet space and sitting area set up comfortable to share with a friend. Price is per person and includes meals. Please go ahead and book this option if you have a planned roommate in mind. If you are looking for a roommate, please reach out to catherine.gignac@gmail.com prior to booking to see if a roommate match is available.
** Looking for one solo traveler to share this room with another solo female traveler ** A large room with two queen beds and nice views of the ocean. These rooms have a large terrace and a lot of natural light. Price is per person and includes meals. Price is per person and includes meals. This room already has a female retreater signed up for it, so book this option if you're willing to share with her! Happy to introduce you prior to booking.
The Garden King room is a bright and large room with a modern twist with a king bed facing the garden. Perfect for one person or a couple or friends who are willing to share a king bed. Price is per person and includes meals.
Charming smaller room w/ a king bed. Designed with attention to detail and only a few sandy steps away to the beach. Price is per person and includes meals.
Our beachview rooms are spacious king bed rooms with nice view of the beach, but not beachfront with direct smack dab views. They also usually have no terrace but are closer to the common terraces that are usually empty in the evening and early morning. Price is per person and includes meals.
Our best beachfront rooms with large terrace facing the sea. King bed, large bathroom and sitting area. Perfect for a couple or two friends willing to share a king bed. Price is per person and includes meals.
Charming smaller room w/ a king bed. Designed with attention to detail and only a few sandy steps away to the beach. Price is for 2 people traveling together and includes all meals. Book this option if you plan to share the room with another person and sign up as one entity.
Our beachview rooms are spacious king bed rooms with nice view of the beach, but not beachfront with direct smack dab views. They also usually have no terrace but are closer to the common terraces that are usually empty in the evening and early morning. Price is for 2 people traveling together and includes all meals. Book this option if you plan to share the room with another person and want to book as one entity.
Our best beachfront rooms with large terrace facing the sea. King bed, large bathroom and sitting area. Perfect for a couple or two friends willing to share a king bed. Price is for 2 people traveling together and includes all meals. Book this option if you plan to share the room with another person and want to book as one entity.
Please only use this if you've booked "For Two" or with a special family package. We ask the non-paying roommates to fill this out.
Arrive in Tulum via airport transfer from Cancun. Transfer will be arranged by Amansala resort and is safe and reputable. The drive will take an hour and a half to two hours. Our first official time together is dinner followed by a short session introducing the pillars of our retreat.