Eat, BREATHE, Yoga:
TULUM, MEXICO
COPYRIGHT 2023 YOGA DOWNLOAD
HOSTED by yogadownload | WITH SHY SAYAR
eAT, BREATHE, YOGA:
TULUM, MEXICO, 2023
HERE'S WHAT'S INCLUDED
6 nights' accommodation
Single, double or triple occupancy accommodation options available with king-size or two single beds
Healthy breakfasts and mouthwatering dinners, plus two lunches are included, catered by our own chefs!
2+ GOURMET meals EACH day
Invigorating morning and calming evening yoga classes + meditations with Shy, suitable for all levels.
2 yoga classes per day
FULL EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE LUXURY JUNGLE VILLA
We will have the villa all to ourselves so you will be able to relax and fully enjoy the various pools, terraces, Caribbean garden, and entire grounds with our exclusive group.
You'll also get a free 1-Year Elite Membership which gives you unlimited access to our entire library of over 2,600 classes!
1-YEAR ELITE MEMBERSHIP TO YOGADOWNLOAD
Benefit from a powerfully healing heart-opening cacao ceremony while opening the subtle energy channels of the body through singing and chant.
CACAO CEREMONY
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
3:00-7:00pm Arrive at the villa
6:00pm Snacks, beverages, and meet & greet
7:30pm Taco night!
8:30pm Group orientation + intention setting
DAY 1 - SATURDAY
9:30am Fresh healthy breakfast
6:30pm Gentle evening yoga session
DAY 2 - TUESDAY
7:30am Coffee, tea, prep for the day
8:00pm Amazing gourmet dinner
8:00am Energizing morning yoga
10:30am Relax at the pool and/or the beach
3:30pm Temazcal ceremony (optional add-on activity)
8:00am Morning yoga session
9:30am Healthy breakfast
DAY 6 - THURSDAY
11:30am - 5:00pm Akumal beach + snorkeling with sea turtles (optional add-on activity)
6:00pm Evening yoga session
8:00pm Gourmet dinner
11:00am - 4:00pm Sian Ka'an tour with canal float and lunch (optional add-on activity)
6:00pm Evening yoga session
DAY 3 - MONDAY
7:30am Coffee, tea, prep for the day
8:00pm Gourmet dinner
8:00am Morning yoga session
9:30am Healthy breakfast
9:30am Healthy breakfast
11:00am - 4:00pm Cenote tour with lunch (optional add-on activity)
6:00pm Evening yoga session
DAY 4 - TUESDAY
7:30am Coffee, tea, prep for the day
8:00pm Gourmet dinner
8:00am Morning yoga session
9:30am Healthy breakfast
DAY 5 - WEDNESDAY
7:30am Coffee, tea, prep for the day
8:00am Morning yoga session
8:00pm Amazing gourmet dinner at a local restaurant
10:30am Free time, relax at the pool - lunch provided
6:00pm Evening yoga session
8:00am Morning yoga session
9:30am Healthy breakfast
11:00pm Checkout and goodbyes to all your new friends
DAY 7 - FRIDAY
9:30am Fresh healthy breakfast
6:00pm Evening yoga session
DAY 2 - SUNDAY
7:30am Coffee, tea, prep for the day
8:00pm Amazing gourmet dinner
8:00am Energizing morning yoga
10:30am Free time, relax at the pool - lunch provided
4:00pm Cacao ceremony - FREE
First and foremost, please know that this is YOUR retreat, so participation is your choice. That said, we want this to be a place where we can really connect with one another, so we hope you choose to participate in as much as possible!
Below is our tentative retreat schedule
(subject to change based on weather, etc)
HURRY, THIS WILL SELL OUT -
JUST A 30% DEPOSIT TO SECURE YOUR SPOT
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
SHY SAYAR
Shy Sayar (ERYT-500, YACEP) is a senior yoga therapist and a registered yoga teacher & continuing education provider at the highest level offered by Yoga Alliance. Well into his third decade with yoga, Shy has tens of thousands of hours of experience bringing yoga to students of all levels, treating patients, and training yoga teachers and therapists around the globe. Shy believes in Teaching People – Not Poses, since the practices of yoga are infinitely adaptable to fit the practitioner’s stages of development, and there is no need to push the body into arbitrary shapes. Instead, his Tantravaya yoga method integrates the classical Eight Limbs of Yoga, equally cultivating the body, breath and mind to bring each practitioner to optimal, holistic health.
While the ultimate aim of yoga is to reveal the interconnectedness of all beings as the expression of one eternal life, Shy’s teaching refrains from overstating esoterics and focuses instead on bringing about this awakened consciousness by emphasizing the ease of the breath, the integrity of the musculature at work, and the serenity of the mind.
Shy has offered coursework on education and pedagogy, as well as yoga philosophy and classical Indian literature at the University of California, Berkeley. In his yoga teaching, Shy integrates his experience in higher education with skillful attention to different learning styles, making even the most complex teachings approachable to every student. His unique Tantravaya Yoga Therapy method has shown remarkable results in posture correction, pain relief and improved balance, as well as healing emotional trauma and addressing the roots of psychological symptoms, such as anxiety and depression.
PARADISE AWAITS!
THIS ALL SOUNDS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!
hOW DO I VIEW PRICING AND SECURE MY SPOT?
Our luxury hotel is set in a lush jungle providing peace and solitude, yet it’s only a 5-minute drive into the vibrant town of Tulum and just 15 minutes gets you powdery white sandy beaches of the Caribbean Sea.
WHERE YOU'LL BE STAYING
Quintana Roo is a Mexican state on the Yucatán Peninsula. On its Caribbean coast, the town of Tulum offers seaside Mayan ruins, nature reserves, sandy beaches and undersea caverns.
SECURE YOUR SPOT NOW -
JUST A 30% DEPOSIT
OTHER IMPORTANT INFO
Flights to/from Mexico
Transfers to/from Cancun (we can help you coordinate)
Travel insurance - it is highly recommended you get travel insurance before arriving
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Optional add-on activities and massage treatments
Additional 3 lunches during the retreat which are not included, and drinks
Q. Where should I fly into?
A. Tulum is located 80 miles (130 km) south of Cancun - approximately a 90 min drive. Book your flight into Cancun International Airport (CUN) arriving around 3pm if possible.
Q. Do I need to bring a yoga mat?
A. You can bring a yoga mat if you'd like, but we will have yoga mats available for you.
FAQs
Q. Do you offer payment plans?
A. Yes! After your 30% deposit we can set up affordable monthly payments for the remainder of your balance. Send us an email to learn more about this option.
Q. What will the temperature be like?
A. Expect temperatures to range from 75-82 degrees during the day and 70-75 degrees at night.
Q. Can I come by myself?
A. Absolutely! Most of our retreat participants come alone as that's part of the fun of these retreats - connecting with like-minded fellow travelers and yoga practitioners in an extremely friendly and welcoming environment!
40% of the price paid is due 60 days before the retreat start date
30% deposit due at time of booking
Your money is fully refundable if the retreat is cancelled by us at any time, or if you cancel 60 days before the retreat start date (or you can choose to apply your deposit towards another upcoming retreat).
The remainder of the balance is due 30 days before arrival
PAYMENTS AND CANCELLATION POLICY
30% of the trip price will be charged if you cancel the booking 59-45 days prior to the start date of the retreat
50% of the trip price will be charged if you cancel the booking 44-30 days prior to the start date of the retreat
If you cancel less than 30 days prior to the retreat start date, 100% of the trip price will be forfeited.
THINGS TO DO
MASSAGES AND SPA TREATMENTS
Relax and unwind as you listen to the sounds of the surrounding jungle. Choose from a variety of massage and spa treatments done poolside or in a secluded place within the villa.
Visit Akumal, one of the Riviera Maya’s best beaches, and snorkel with sea turtles. Halfway between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, this is the area’s prime green sea turtle nesting ground. Swim with giant turtles, spot brightly-colored tropical fish, and enjoy some time at the beach.
AKUMAL BEACH + SNORKEL WITH SEA TURTLES
Spend the afternoon exploring the Sian Ka'an biosphere reserve and float down an ancient canal made by Mayans approximately 1000 years ago. You'll pass through four different ecosystems, including mangroves, lagoons, natural canals and tropical jungles.
SIAN KA'AN TOUR WITH CANAL FLOAT
RETREAT OPTIONAL ADD-ON ACTIVITIES
Free dive, snorkel, and cliff-jump at three different cenotes on this half-day guided tour from Tulum. Jump from tiered platforms at Cenote Zemway, explore the caverns and rock formations of Grand Cenote, and admire the mangroves of Casa Cenote. Or, simply climb down the ladder. Safety briefings, equipment, and transport from Tulum are provided.
THREE CENOTES TOUR
SET IN a MEXICAN-MOROCCAN VILLA IN THE JUNGLE!
Hosted in a boutique villa in the middle of Tulum’s jungle, 5 minutes from downtown and 15 minutes to the beach
OCT 28 - NOV 3, 2023
TULUM, MEXICO
Like a Moorish castle in the middle of the jungle, our 14-bedroom, 17 bathroom villa fuses Mexican-Moroccan design and a Caribbean vibe. Soft lines, round arches, stucco work, and jacuzzis for central fountains combine with top-level amenities to create a sophisticated riad in a tropical landscape.
We will have the entire villa all to ourselves so you will be able to relax and fully enjoy the pools, terraces, lush gardens, and entire grounds with our exclusive group.
THE LUXURY VILLA
THE ROOMS
The elegant property is divided into two adjacent villas, each with their own swimming pool, one of which is on the rooftop terrace. One villa has six bedrooms and the other eight. Each of the fourteen suites has a king-size bed or two twin beds, a private bathroom, and a bathtub or stone jacuzzi tastefully integrated into space. Each room also comes with a ceiling fan as well as air conditioning.
QUINTANA ROO REGION
October 28th - November 3rd, 2023
Join YogaDownload top instructor Shy Sayar for a week of serenity, yoga, meditation, exploration, adventure, lush jungles and pristine beaches! All while enjoying fresh, healthy, gourmet delights from our inhouse chef.
Our retreat will be held at a luxury villa set in the lush jungles of Tulum - just 5 mins from downtown Tulum and 15 mins to the beach.
The luxury villa is centrally located in one of Tulum’s newest neighborhoods and offers two pools (one on the rooftop terrace), communal areas, and extensive lush gardens and terraces. The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities to relax and experience the local culture.
The retreat includes two gourmet meals per day plus two lunches along with twice daily yoga which is suitable for everyone from beginner to experienced yoga practitioners - non-yoga participants are welcome too!
Are you ready to wake to the sounds of exotic birds echoing across a lush jungle canopy, begin your day with rejuvenating yoga, relax on the beach or next to the rooftop pool, explore ancient Mayan ruins, enrich yourself in a vibrant culture, laugh with new like-minded friends from across the globe, as you eat incredible fresh local food? JOIN US!!
Questions? Send us an email to get more info!
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~ Elizabeth H, S. Carolina
"This was exactly the rejuvenating and adventurous vacation I needed! The Yoga Download team made sure we were well taken care of. We stayed at a picturesque villa, ate incredible meals, went on tours of beautiful historical villages, and got to start and end each day with yoga taught by some of the best instructors. This was an unforgettable experience and one I won't forget."
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