Freedom 2025: ENERGETIC EVOLUTION!
with Cornelius Jones Jr
Find energy and freedom in your body through yoga, creative movement, conscious breathing, and conscious journaling during this magical 8-day/7-night Yoga Retreat. This immersion is designed to give you tangible & creative resources to better manage stress, cope with rejection, and work through any sense of self-doubt or self-worth that you're currently dealing with. To help you have a successful week, Cornelius will provide a safe space for you to be heard, seen, and feel comfortable expressing who you are. You will have honest conversations with one another that hopefully provides a space of safety, support and belonging. You'll broaden and deepen your communication skills, interpersonal relationship skills, skills in problem solving and decision making, and find more ways to live with more energy and vitality for an emotionally satisfying life.
***FOR A LIMITED TIME GET $100 OFF - USE CODE: FREEDOM
Our retreat will be hosted at MIXTO located at the south shore of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. After landing in Puerto Vallarta you'll be shuttled to the Marina. From there will take a breathtaking 45-minute river boat ride to the picturesque Mexican fishing village Quimixto where you'll find MIXTO; a tropical oasis nestled in the heart of this authentic and charming village. MIXTO is right on the doorstep of a gorgeous beach and offers an unparalleled retreat experience where you'll rest and relax in beautiful eco-chic accommodations with wellness focused amenities.
Enjoy delicious, healthy, and organic meals, prepared fresh daily by the staff. Yoga will be practiced in the open air Yoga Studio which is a functional movement space. Yoga may also be practiced poolside or beachside. Daily wellness workshops will take place poolside. During your free time relax by the pool, take a short walk to the beach, or hike the jungle trails. Additionally you can book an la carte spa/massage treatment* or book your own guided excursion to the surrounding areas like Las Animais, Yelapa, and Puerto Vallarta.*
Have the most relaxing time of a lifetime by joining us for FREEDOM 2025 a beach yoga retreat with holistic activities and a chilled gathering of friends and family.
MORE ABOUT MIXTO:
MIXTO is the sister location of our 2019 and 2021 location Xinalani Yoga & Spa Retreat Center. MIXTO will have the feel of Xinalani but this boutique hotel is reserved just for our group with private rooms, private dining area, private living room area, private open air yoga studio, and private pool. This boutique retreat center is immersed in lush jungle surroundings with views of the emerald ocean. MIXTO offers elegant eco-chic accommodations, wellness focused amenities, and the opportunity to reconnect to self and to nature. All rooms are enclosed with walls and windows, Air conditioning, WiFi, Power Outlets, Top-end beds with memory foam mattresses and luxury linen, Ocean and pool views, hot water showers, local organic shampoo, conditioner, and body soap. Additionally, there's little to no stairs; so no intense climbing to get around the property.
*On site Spa/Massage Treatments are available at personal request however Spa/Massage Treatments are not included in FREEDOM 2025 Yoga Retreat package. Private Guided Excursions are available at personal request however are not included in FREEDOM 2025 Yoga Retreat package. For those add-ons Inquire at the property upon arrival.
**PLEASE NOTE: Due to the boutique style of our property: Single Person Room Bookings are not available. We would love for you to share this experience with a family member(s), partner(s), or friend(s).
BOOKING & CANCELLATIONS
Your $500 initial deposit is non-refundable
Cancellations made 90 days or more, prior to arrival date,
will receive a 50% refund of the balance paid.
Cancellations made less than 90 days prior to arrival are non-refundable.
***FOR A LIMITED TIME GET $100 OFF - USE CODE: FREEDOM
*PLEASE NOTE: There are no Single Room Bookings available for this retreat. The price listed for each reservation is Per Person. The Standard Beach room can accommodate 2 to 3 guests, with the option of either 1 king bed and 1 single bed or 3 single beds. As for our penthouse, it can host 3 to 4 guests, offering configurations of 1 king bed and 2 twin beds or 4 twin beds. Please be conscious of the rooming option you choose and make sure you know the people you're rooming with. If you're interested in booking the PENTHOUSE just for 2 guests please send Cornelius a direct email (YogiCJJ@gmail.com) before booking. All other questions before or after booking please Email Cornelius with your specific room allotment so that we can accommodate you and your guests properly.
Cornelius Jones Jr. (E-RYT 200/AWC/M.A./AEA/SAG-AFTRA) is founder and creator of YogaBurn, Inc/YogaBurn and specializes in Vinyasa yoga, Power Yoga, and Barre Fitness. He has led numerous yoga teacher trainings, curated many yoga/fitness hybrid classes, and coached yoga teachers in how to sustain their voices while teaching. He is a gifted performance artist, and has danced and sung on Broadway and in theaters across the USA and internationally. In addition, Cornelius is an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, a published author, and works independently in the field of addiction and recovery as a Creative Arts & Healing Facilitator. Cornelius' confident style and motivating encouragement is a voice to uplift and inspire.
Follow Cornelius on the following social platforms:
Instagram: @corneliusjonesjr
TikTok: @corneliusjonesjr
FaceBook Group: A TRIBE CALLED YOGA - https://www.facebook.com/groups/102324949478057
website: https://getyogaburn.com
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (local, organic, fresh, unlimited - buffet style) + unlimited coffee, tea, fruit, granola
RT shuttle & RT river boat ride (ground transportation) provided when you land in Puerto Vallarta.
Slow-Moderate Vinyasa/Restorative Yoga Class + YogaBurn Signature Classes: MoveYoga & Total Sculpt
Includes: Morning meditation, journaling, interactive group games, yoga posture tutorials, Breathwork, abdominal workshop, and an intro to Ayurvedic Medicine workshop
1 Sound Bath & Healing Ceremony will be provided by a local Holistic Practitioner. Instructor TBA
1 guided Jungle Treck through the village of Quimixto to the infamous Waterfall (water shoes suggested)
For the final night: Wear whatever celebrates you. Dinner will be served in an elegant setup on the Beach and we'll toast! Sparkling Cider provided for non-drinkers
You will book your own flight to Puerto Vallarta, MEXICO (airport code: PVR). Once you land in Puerto Vallarta we will take care of your ground transportation by shuttle van then river boat to MIXTO
Provided directly to the local staff at MIXTO
Liquor, Beer, Wine, Specialty Cocktails
are optional for you to arrange at your cost when you arrive.
Zip lining, River Boat island tours, Day Trip to Puerto Vallarta for shopping or sight seeing
Day 1 (ARRIVAL DAY):
Make yourself comfortable as you arrive and get familiar with the facility.
We will have our first introduction as a group at Dinner for the official Welcome and Meet & Greet. Come ready to Set a powerful intention to lay the foundation for the transformative experience you will have this week..
Session 1 (MORNING) - Yoga
Wake up with tea or coffee and granola, sit quietly or connect with your fellow friends or sit by the pool and listen to the morning sea and catch a glimpse of the sunrise. Following morning Tea/Coffee we will take our morning yoga class.
Cornelius will lead you through an invigorating gentle and stabilizing flow that will awaken and align your body and mind with your inner best for the day. Morning practice will be followed by journaling/writing meditation: Intention Setting & Gratitude. We release for breakfast after Morning Session 1.
Enjoy a healthy breakfast and free time for whatever your heart desires.
Session 2 (LATE MORNING) - Workshop & Creative Session
Following a short break after our Morning Yoga session Dive deep into Creative Writing, Creative Expression, & Connection led by Cornelius.
After our Morning Session we will have a hearty organic-inspired breakfast, followed by free time, and then lunch. Lunch will be healthy and planned to your needs with healthy gourmet vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods inspired by delicious traditional Mexican recipes. After lunch chose to spend your time relaxing around the property, partake in various spa activities, beach, hiking, or any additional excursion of your choice.
Session 3 (EVENING) - MoveYoga (Days 2 & 4) / Total Sculpt (Days 3 & 5) -
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE with local Special Guest(s) Instructors
Yoga will start in the early evening, a few hours before dinner and will be held for one-hour at our Yoga Studio. On alternating Days, Cornelius will lead you through his signature flows: MoveYoga or Total Sculpt.
MoveYoga will mobilize, stabilize, and get your body moving and flowing like water, think of it like "swimming with dolphins."
Total Sculpt will give you all the benefits of MoveYoga but with a primary focus on using your body weight to tone and strengthen your core muscles, abdominals, and build upon your cardiovascular stamina. .
Dinner will be served starting at either 6:30PM, 7PM, or 7:30PM (TBD at a later time).
Feel free, after dinner, to unwind by the beach, at the pool, in our common, are or the bar/lounge overlooking the ocean.
