"It's a shame to be caught up in something that does not absolutely make you tremble with joy." ~Julia Child

This retreat will nurture joy in the body -- from the sand between your toes, to the length you will discover in your hamstrings. The Women’s Quest Mexico Yoga retreat is an opportunity to relax, renew, and revitalize on all levels: body, mind, and spirit. Awaken your senses and recharge with the crystal clear ocean, fresh food, revitalizing spa treatments, and mindful movement practices.

Our gifted yoga teacher, Gretchen Spiro, motivates yoginis of all experience levels with her boundless energy, genuine compassion, and depth of calm. You’ll gain a foundation in the fundamental principles of yoga — from alignment, to living your yoga. With two daily classes designed to nourish the body, you'll release tension, gain flexibility, and discover a potent practice style that is lighthearted, strengthening, and creative.

Come connect to yourself. Nurture your wellspring of health and inner clarity. Return home full and restored, to bring more beauty into your relationships, into your work, and into the world.

What to expect:
Awaken in a simple, yet chic cabana. Take a stroll on the beach or sit in mediation before an invigorating yoga class. Afterward, enjoy breakfast at Maya Tulum’s exquisite dining cabana, with marble floors and white limestone walls. Through its windows you have a fantastic view of the coastline with the turquoise Caribbean Sea embracing the white sand. After breakfast, you’ll have free time to swim, snorkel in the nearby reef, or indulge in the spa. Other days, we’ll have group outings where we’ll hike in the jungle, explore ancient Mayan ruins, experience the bliss of floating down a fresh water canal, steam out impurities in an ancient Mayan ritual, learn to bodysurf in the ocean, and practice a Qigong sequence designed for women. Each day ends with a gentle late afternoon yoga class using restorative poses and breathing (pranayama) to deepen the themes from the morning session. Dinner at Maya Tulum features fresh vegetarian cuisine and local seafood. Evenings will be dedicated to dancing and solidifying sweet new friendships. There will be plenty of time for relaxing, splashing in the ocean, reading a book in the shade, and journaling about dreams and revelations. The spa at Maya Tulum has an extensive assortment of luxurious treatments, including ancient Mayan techniques, for health and relaxation.

Highlights:
• Twice daily yoga instruction, including meditation and breathing techniques, held in a stunning seaside setting.
• Creative activities, discussions, and rituals designed to set your dreams in motion.
• Inspired journeys into nature, including the jungle, the ocean, and a freshwater stream.
• Three delicious, healthful meals per day, served seaside at the Maya Tulum dining cabana.
• Maya Tulum’s spa, named one of the best 10 spas in the world by Travel + Leisure magazine.
• Immersion in nature, her rhythms and tides.
• Lots of laughter, friendship, and relaxation.

Included in the price:
• Eight days, seven nights at the world-renowned wellness resort and spa, Maya Tulum (see FAQ for details on cabana choices).
• Healthy, fresh, nutritious meals, served at the Maya Tulum dining cabana.
• Two yoga classes per day.
• Yoga mats and props (you are also welcome to bring your own mat).
• Sian Kaan Muyil Journey (see FAQ for description).
• Mayan purification ritual.
• Discussions, talks, and group sharing—supporting a journey of insight and health.
• Goodies from our sponsors.

*Costs do not include travel to and from the retreat.

What Our Sponsors Provide:
• Women's Quest T-Shirt
• Smartwool socks
• Trek water bottle
• Healthy snacks by Barbara's Bakery
• Lura Bar
• Women's Quest Journal
• Remedies to Roll (travel aromatherapy roll-on) by NYR Organics
• Sherpani packs and travel bags 20% of with coupon code