COVID-19 UPDATE: I know vaccination status is a very personal thing. I've gone back and forth on whether or not to require proof of vaccination for participants. Because registration opened for this trip prior to vaccine rollout, at this time, I am going to use the honor system. I trust that you are all safe-minded travelers with intentions to travel internationally, and therefore I also assume that you want to do so safely and are vaccinated as the CDC recommends as you would before traveling to any other country at any other point in history where vaccinations are necessary.

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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. We need this time to build community and get away, now more than ever!

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 opportunities to customize your trips — learn to dance salsa, participate in a group Temezcal, experience a Mayan clay treatment, have your tarot read, 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. However, due to COVID, we are not arranging random roommates this year. Please book a solo room or reach out to us if you are interested in potential roommates.

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 deposit. 

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 (August 12, 2021). 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.