Healthy Living and Loving
a time for RETREAT
APRIL 21st -26th, 2025 at Xinalani Retreat Center in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with Vanessa Anspaugh and Jen Newman
RITUALS in WILDNESS
Yoga integrating Applied Polyvagal Theory & Creative Somatic Explorations for deepening our connection to earth and body.
With a mindful somatic-based inquiry into our still and moving bodies this 5 night retreat provides a chance for us to deepen into the embodied presence & restoration we need and long for (as individual & collective bodies). Nestled in a tranquil setting where the jungle meets the ocean along the Pacific coast of Mexico, Xinalani is a beautiful eco-friendly resort that includes delicious vegetarian cuisine, a swimming pool, spa, beach and hammocks providing a comfortable but rustic oasis to be held by.
We will move, meditate, sweat, talk and play in motion and in stillness in a supportive, non-judgmental community retreat container. Bringing the outside in and the inside out, we explore with the various understandings of the present moment and embodied imagination. Our morning sessions will be rooted in yoga & attuning our nervous system, while our afternoon sessions will include somatic explorations and simple guided movement improvisations with ample time in-between for rest, play and personal reflection. This is intended to be a safe space for people of all backgrounds, bodies and gender expressions (& LGBTQIA inclusive), to explore and rest in a supportive community of humans moving together in a nourishing, connected and restorative time.
SCHEDULE
Monday- afternoon check in, important to arrive at airport before 3:30pm/4pm in order to catch shuttle from airport to marina and then boat ride to retreat center
Tuesday-see daily schedule
Wednesday- see daily schedule
Thursday- morning practice 8:30-9:45 am, Then enjoy a longer period of space to explore or relax, gathering back up at 5 pm for Somatic Movement Exploration.
Friday - see daily schedule
Saturday - morning gathering, breakfast and check out (must leave retreat center 3 hours before flight)
*DAILY SCHEDULE
7 am-7:30 am morning tea/coffee and snacks
8:30-9:45 am Yoga
10am Breakfast
11:30 am- 2 pm Somatic movement exploration
2:30pm- Lunch
3:30pm-7:30 pm time to explore or relax, your choice
7:30pm Dinner
*Thursday we will have a variation in the schedule to give time for bigger adventures you might want to sign up for or more time to just be. On that day we will have our somatic movement exploration in the early evening instead of the afternoon.
COST
Eco-Chic Suite With AC -Single occupancy $3280, Double occupancy $2105 per person
Eco-Chic Suite open air -Single occupancy $3130, Double occupancy $2030 per person
Deluxe Room with A/C -Single occupancy $2280, Double occupancy $1605 per person-
Deluxe Room open air -Single occupancy $2280, Double occupancy $1605 per person-
Big Palapa (8 single beds)- $1355 per person (come on your own or gather a group of friends together , we have 3 beds available)
prices include 6 days and 5 nights, 3 meals a day, yoga somatic movement classes every day, Temazcal sweat lodge evening, use of kayak and snorkel equipment, transportation to and from retreat center.
Airfare not included (I will send out a form to gather your flight details so that I can help arrange our transportation to and from the resort. Shuttle from airport to marina and then boat ride to Xinalani-and return. Shuttle and boat taxi included in retreat price)
CONTACT / PAYMENTS
Early Bird discount of $100 paid in full by February 19th, 2025
Option to pay 50% and the remainder by March 19th, 2025.
Pay via Venmo or Zelle email here for links
To reserve a spot please fill out form here https://xinalaniretreat.com/retreats/rituals-in-wildness-yoga-and-somatic-movement/
Helpful Links
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