This Mexico Retreat is led by Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Rachel Rajput and Kundalini Yoga Teacher Shirley Johnson (Siri Pritam). We are also excited to offer two bonus classes with our resident Kundalini teacher in Mexico: Emilia Clarke!
Our 8-day, 7-night Retreat will take place at Mar De Jade, a magical yoga and meditation retreat center in the tine beach town of Chacala, Mexico, just 41 miles north of Puerta Vallerta.
We will pick you up from the airport at PV in an air conditioned van shuttle and deliver you right to the door of Paradise at Mar De Jade, (English translation: Jade Sea).
In our daily practice, we will explore the subtle bodies of Yoga: The 8 Limbs, the Chakras, the Koshas and the Klayshas, as well as pranayama, asana, and meditation.
Questions we will ponder together during our week as we practice and live together in a beautiful oceanfront setting:
How can we live as a Peaceful Warriors in the ocean of turbulence that is our modern day society?
How do we reconcile our Yogi Selves with the times we live in and the pain we see?
Can we continue to support peace and Ahimsa (non-harming) of others while taking care of ourselves?
Enjoy a true digital detox with us! 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, get a massage, snorkel, 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.
*Calling all Registered Yoga Teachers! This Retreat offers 18 hours of Yoga Alliance Continuing Education for all 200 Hr Certified Yoga Teachers. We will provide a certificate for upload upon completion of this retreat.
About Your Leaders:
Rachel Rajput (she/her) started Left Coast Power Yoga in 2013 to bring Oakland its first heated Power Yoga Community! Over the years Left Coast has grown to include two vibrant locations, Teacher Trainings, local and international retreats, and more. Left Coast’s outdoor studio, Silent Disco Yoga Oakland, was formed in 2020 in response to the need for outdoor wellness and continues to offer weekly classes (Feb - Oct). Rachel received her RYT-200 from Laughing Lotus SF, RYT-500 from Yoga Tree SF, and is also a certified Mama Tree Pre and PostNatal teacher and a Public Speaking and Performance Coach.
Shirley Johnson Shirley (she/her) has been teaching yoga for over ten years and has been certified in Vinyasa, Prenatal and Kundalini Yoga. She is also a licensed psychotherapist working with couples and adults, energy healer, budding herbalist, aspiring writer and retreat leader.
About Our Host Center: Mar De Jade is 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 you will see! Our retreat fees go directly to support thei three nonprofit projects:
El Jardin: their Montessori / Waldorf inspired school (free for local children)
El Rancho: their organic permaculture farm
Tao De Jade: their new 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!
Fine Print: We recommend purchasing Travel Insurance as we are not able to offer any refunds on this trip. You can purchase this insurance thru WeTravel when booking. thank you!
COVID information: 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. If still required at the time of travel, we will have all guests COVID tested on site before returning to the US. NOTE: If you need to use the Wifi, it is fast (Fiber), with very few connectivity problems.
We 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 Night Stay in the air-conditioned room of your choice (w/private bath) at Mar De Jade, Chacala.
We will have Yoga / Meditation offerings each day of our trip, which blend the physical practice and yogic philosophy.
Daily Kundalini / Subtle Body yoga sessions.
All meals, fresh juices, and snacks at Mar De Jade. We can accommodate any dietary restrictions from Keto to vegan!
Detox during this week... and create your own salt scrub with sea salt and essential oils for healing and relaxation.
Hear the story of Mar De Jade's founding and tour the El Campo Organic Farm!
We will take our air conditioned Van Shuttles as a group to and from the airport.
This price includes the mandatory 19% tax charged to all tourists in Mexico.
String your own meditation necklace of 108 Mala Beads. We will practice chanting mantra with them once completed.
Participants are responsible for their own airfare
Always recommended!
Detoxify in an Aztec Sweat Lodge onsite at Mar De Jade. The 2 hour ceremony is 50 USD.
Treat yourself to an indulgent massage or facial at Mar De Jade.
Can be charged to your room.
Horseback Riding, Snorkeling, Jungle Hike, carry a fee of around $30 each. We recommend bringing around $200 - $300 in cash for incidentals and souvenir shopping in town..
It is recommended to leave tips for the Mar De Jade staff at the end of the visit.
Our journey begins! Fly into Puerta Vallarta International Airport to meet our group at the designated pickup point and grab the Group Shuttle to Mar De Jade. This trip will take around 1.5 hours and is a relaxing drive. Arrive to the retreat center for a snack, a relaxing swim in the pool, and get settled in before dinner! We will have a group Meet N Greet after dinner.
Wake up early to join us for an energizing Yoga session overlooking the sea. After a delicious organic breakfast, you are free to hang at the beach or pools, explore the town of Chacala, journal, horseback ride, snorkel, hike, or have a Sweat Lodge experience. We will have a leisurely mid-afternoon lunch, then some time to relax and digest before our afternoon Restorative yoga session. Sunset cocktail hour will follow, then a fresh and healthful dinner. Spend quality time with good folks or soak in your private bath before heading off to bed for a relaxing sleep in your air-conditioned room!
We will gather for our last Yoga Class, breakfast, a final swim, and lunch together before we head off. Most direct flights to the Bay leave mid-afternoon... so there is plenty of time to pack up and head back to the airport. We will see you next year!
Rachel Rajput founded Left Coast Power Yoga in 2013 to bring a challenging, heated Power Yoga shala to the Oakland community. As a yoga instructor, she draws from her dance, theater, and improvisation background. She weaves bits of Yogic philosophy into every class and hopes that students come out of her classes ready to take on the world like true Warriors! She received her 200 Hr Certification from Laughing Lotus SF (with Keith Borden and Jasmine Tarkeshi, and her 300 Hr from Yoga Tree (with Jason Crandall, Janet Stone, Jane Austin, and Annie Carpenter.) Rachel believes that the power of your practice can make any of life’s problems, no matter how big or small, infinitely more manageable. She loves leading retreats both locally and abroad!
