Luxury Bliss in Ixtapa, Mexico — March 7-12, 2023
Slip away to a peaceful seaside paradise, where the stunning views invite you to linger and the air itself feels like soaking in a warm bath.
Our base for this retreat will be the one and only Cala de Mar, an incredible boutique hotel voted by Travel & Leisure Magazine as the #1 resort and spa in all of Mexico. If you don’t find peace here, it won’t be for lack of tranquility, comfort or beauty. Each room comes with a private terrace and plunge pool, and a view that will make you never want to leave. In addition to morning and afternoon yoga and meditation practices, as well as two gourmet meals each day, we’ll be treated to a traditional cacao ceremony with a local shaman, as well as a cooking class to learn how to make some tasty Mexican cuisine. There will also be options to partake in a “temazcal”— a traditional Mexican sweat lodge experience—as well as a mezcal tasting. And for those craving a little adventure, on the morning of our final day we’ll have the option to venture down to watch the sunrise over Barra de Potosí, a gorgeous lagoon surrounded by coastal mountains, where we’ll soak in the full glory of the area’s natural beauty. Prepare to whales, manta rays, dolphins, fascinating rock formations, coral reefs and all kinds of colorful fish, as well as a variety of birds who usually put on a pretty good show as they go fishing for their breakfast.
Of course, there will also be ample opportunity to relax, rent a bicycle or a paddleboard, go for a hike, swim in the hotel’s beautiful infinity pools, get a spa treatment or massage, or simply enjoy the company of new friends. However you choose to spend your time, it promises to be a wonder-filled adventure and I hope you’ll join me!
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WHERE: Ixtapa, Mexico
WHEN: March 7-12, 2023
WHAT’S INCLUDED: 5 nights & 5 days of luxury accommodations at Cala de Mar; twice-daily yoga and meditation sessions; daily gourmet breakfast and dinner with local, organic ingredients; transfer to and from Zihuatanejo International Airport; Cacao ceremony with a local shaman, cooking class with the hotel’s executive chef, dinner at local restaurant in Zihuatanejo and the tour of Barra de Potosí.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED: Airfare, any alcohol or other personal items.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: Private massage or spa treatments, paddleboard rental, horseback riding, bicycle riding, hiking, swimming, relaxing, sunset catamaran cruise and temazcal sweat lodge.
COST:
Cliffside Shared room - US$2350 per person*
Cliffside Private room - US$2750 per person
Deluxe Shared room - US$2650 per person*
Deluxe Private room - US$3250 per person
Penthouse suites also available by request.
DEPOSIT: A $500 non-refundable deposit will reserve your spot.
*PLEASE NOTE: All rooms have one king bed, so if you plan to share a room, please plan to travel with someone you feel comfortable sharing a bed with. Roll-out beds are also available.
To sign up or for more info, simply email: blaffoon@gmail.com
“My first yoga retreat was with Brent in Mexico. It blew my mind how fun, exciting and just amazing the journey was! I was a bit nervous initially about going on a Yoga Adventure, but my anxiety was immediately erased when I met the group of amazing people I was there with, and also by Brent’s ability to make everyone feel included. Not only did we practice well-designed yoga classes everyday at the beautiful resort with a heavenly view, but also the travel itinerary was well planned and thought out. I’m looking forward to participating in another future yoga retreat with Brent. I promise you will not regret making the choice of going on one of his Yoga Adventures!”