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About this trip
Join us to explore your spiritual side through movement, music and recharging your nervous system.The Spring is the time for renewal - and your capacity to shine is at its highest potential. This will be a unique Retreat: twice daily yoga and meditation, plus Sound baths, earth-based rituals, kirtan, Reiki and pranayama.
This family-friendly one week retreat with Rachel Rajput and Malka Lew will take place at Mar De Jade: a magical yoga and meditation retreat center in Chacala, Mexico. Chacala is 41 miles north of Puerta Vallerta, and we will pick you up from the airport at PV and deliver you right to the door of Paradise!
We will deepen our yoga practice and enjoying a true digital detox. Unwind in paradise with twice-daily offerings of yoga and meditation to soothe your troubled soul. Feast on healthy and organic farm-to-table buffet meals, take a woodblock printing class, get a massage, take a jungle hike, tour the farm, detoxify in an Aztec Sweat Lodge, enjoy pampering spa treatments, swim in the pools, or take a dip in the ocean waters. *If you must use the Wifi, it is fast, with very few connectivity problems.
But wait! Mar De Jade is also a socially conscious nonprofit organization that has a number of community efforts. It is run by founder Laura del Valle and her daughter Anjelica, who live on the property. Our retreat fees go directly to support:
El Jardin: their local school (free for community children)
El Rancho: their organic permaculture farm, and the new:
Tao De Jade: trade school for underserved teens and single parents.
For more info about these projects, please click HERE.
This is an unforgettable week and we hope you can join us!
Covid Protocols: Mar De Jade has impeccable cleaning protocols and distancing guidelines. All meals are served outdoors, with all yoga classes in Open-Air studios. Aside from your roommate(s), there is no need for indoor mixing with any other folks, and the property is plenty large enough that it never feels crowded. Please read their updated protocols HERE.
Fine Print: We STRONGLY recommend purchasing Travel Insurance as we are not able to offer any refunds on this trip. You can purchase this insurance thru Allianz HERE.
Please note that no part of this trip is refundable. If you need to cancel your trip due to COVID-19, illness, or other circumstance, you may transfer your tuition (ie sell your ticket) to another person. Please let us know this person's name by emailing rachel@leftcoastpoweryoga.com at least one week before the retreat begins.
In the case of a retreat cancellation by the organizers, all fees will be fully refunded.
What’s included
- Transportation / ChacalaWe will transport you via van shuttle from the Puerta Vallarta Airport to Mar De Jade (note: people arriving at a different time than the general group will be responsible for their own taxi.)
- 7 Nights Accommodation7 Night Stay in the air-conditioned room of your choice (w/private bath) at Mar De Jade, Chacala.
- Morning Yoga/MeditationWe will have Yoga / Meditation offerings each day of our trip, which blend the physical practice and yogic philosophy.
- Restorative Yoga classesEach night that we are in Mar De Jade, enjoy a Restorative Yoga Session before dinner.
- Organic Meals in ChacalaAll meals and snacks at Mar De Jade. We can accommodate any dietary restrictions from Keto to vegan!
- Suncatcher WorkshopTo set our intention as a group, we will create crystal suncatchers upon arrival in Chacala.
- Salt Scrub WorkshopDetox during this week... and create your own salt scrub with sea salt and essential oils for healing and relaxation.
- Farm TourHear the story of Mar De Jade's founding and tour the El Campo Organic Farm!
- Vans to/from AirportWe will take our air conditioned Van Shuttles as a group to and from the airport.
- TaxThis price includes all taxes
What’s not included
- AirfareParticipants are responsible for their own airfare
- Travel InsuranceAlways recommended!
- Temezcal CeremonyDetoxify in an Aztec Sweat Lodge onsite at Mar De Jade
- Additional Spa Services:Treat yourself to an indulgent massage or facial at Mar De Jade.
- Alcoholic drinksMar De Jade will charge drinks to your room tab throughout your stay.
- ExcursionsDay trips such as Horseback Riding, Snorkeling, Jungle Hike, etc each carry an additional fee, around $30 each.
- Staff GratuityGratuity for the staff at Mar De Jade, which can be put on a credit card or left in cash at departure.
- Private Van ShuttleIf you would like to arrive or leave before or after the group, the Private Van will run $150 each way to the PV Airport.
Available Packages
These rooms are on the first and second floors. They face the ocean, but have a view of the trees and gardens as they are on the lower floors. These rooms do not require climbing many stairs. Rooms are bright and airy, with floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening onto a private balcony. Comfortable and well appointed, all have a private bathroom and are air-conditioned. This price is per person and you will share either with a roommate of your choice, or have one assigned. Please let us know in the notes if you have a preferred roommate in mind.
These rooms are on the first and second floors. They face the ocean, but have a view of the trees and gardens as they are on the lower floors. These rooms do not require climbing many stairs. Rooms are bright and airy, with floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening onto a private balcony. Comfortable and well appointed, all have a private bathroom and are air-conditioned. This price is per person and will be for one person in this room. A king bed will be assigned. Please note: if you are bringing a child please choose the "single room" option.
These are the top of the line suites at Mar De Jade! All are bright and airy, with floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening onto a private balcony with an ocean view. Comfortable and well appointed, each room has a sitting area with a futon that can accommodate up to two children; some have the futon in a space separated by a door for added privacy. All have bathtubs, and some have a separate shower as well. Most are on third and fourth floors, and require steps to climb. This price is per person and you will share either with a roommate of your choice, or have one assigned. Please let us know in the notes if you have a preferred roommate in mind.