We will come together in gorgeous Puerto Morelos, Mexico, on the Yucatan peninsula, where jungle meets ocean, for an intentional pause from our habits, roles and responsibilities of regular life. Where contemplative practices such as yoga, meditation and breath work will create the scaffolding for our daily rhythm, that will also bring in sacred ceremonies and gorgeous local outings.
To step outside the habits, roles, and responsibilities of daily life—not to run from them, but to meet yourself more fully beyond them.
We believe retreat is not about becoming someone new, but about remembering who you already are. When we take time away, we create space to reconnect with our body, our breath, our intuition, and the deeper rhythms that guide our life. From this place, we do not abandon our life—we return to it more present, more rooted, and more resourced.
Our retreat takes place at Lunita Jungle Retreat, located just outside the quiet coastal village of Puerto Morelos, Mexico.
Puerto Morelos sits only about 20 miles south of Cancun, making it easy to access—yet it feels worlds away. Often overlooked in favor of more well-known destinations like Cancun or Tulum, Puerto Morelos has retained a slower pace and a strong sense of local life. It’s a place where people still greet one another, where fishing boats line the shore, and where the town feels more like a village than a resort destination.
There’s a simplicity and authenticity here that’s becoming rare. Life moves a bit more slowly. Nature feels close. The jungle, the sea, and the village all coexist in a way that invites you to soften, settle, and breathe more deeply.
Lunita Jungle Retreat itself is tucked into the surrounding jungle—peaceful, grounded, and intentionally designed to support rest, reflection, and connection—while still being close enough to the village and ocean to feel connected to daily life.
Puerto Morelos offers the best of both worlds:
accessible but quiet, simple but rich, untouched without feeling remote. It’s the kind of place that doesn’t try to impress—yet leaves a lasting impression.
We will offer primarily vegetarian and vegan friendly meal options, with pescatarian availability for those for whom a higher protein content is important.
from 1/11/2027-1/16/2027, accommodations at Lunita Jungle Retreat in a double room with bathroom.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner during 1/11-1/16/2027.
Airport shuttle service will be provided at a few specified times from Cancun Airport to Lunita Jungle Retreat. Arrivals occurring outside the pre-set shuttle times are not included. See below.
All transport to and from excursions.
Yoga, meditation and breath work instruction
Temazcal, Sound Bath, etc.
Trip to cenote, plus one other excursion TBD.
Transport from Cancun airport to Lunita Jungle Retreat OUTSIDE OF PRE-SET SHUTTLE PICK-UP TIMES requires separate arrangements. Leaders can help coordinate outside transport at attendees expense.
Transport from Lunita at the end of retreat at attendees expense, leaders can help coordinate.
Meals incurred during excursions
Any excursion not planned by hosts will be the full responsibility of the individual, including transportation
Any souvenir or incidental shopping along the way.
Travel insurance is required but not included. We ask that you show us proof of insurance prior to the trip.
7:30am-9am Morning Practice
Awaken the body and spirit with yoga, meditation, breathwork, or ceremonial practice, guided in the open-air jungle shala as the day begins.
9am-10am Nourishing Breakfast
A fresh, colorful, and nourishing breakfast prepared with care, enjoyed slowly in community.
10:30am-1pm Workshops/Ceremonies/Integration
Mid-morning is dedicated to deeper practices such as workshops, ceremonies, sharing circles, or guided integration spaces connected to the retreat’s theme.
1:30pm Lunch
A balanced, wholesome lunch, followed by time to rest and digest.
Free Time/Integration
Guests are invited to rest by the pool, enjoy the jungle surroundings, journal, receive optional bodywork, or simply be.
4:30pm-6pm Afternoon Practice or Experience
Gentle movement, meditation, creative exploration, sound healing, or preparation for an evening ceremony.
6:30pm Dinner
A grounding evening meal shared together.
8pm Evening Gathering
Evenings may include sound healing, ceremonies, fireside circles, stargazing, or quiet reflection — always honoring the energy of the group and the day.
Arrival Day
• Welcome circle
• Gentle grounding practice
• Opening ceremony
• Dinner & early rest
Full Retreat Days
• Morning yoga / meditation
• Workshops & ceremonies
• Integration time & rest
• Evening practices or rituals
Excursion Day
• Cenote visit or jungle/beach/ruins excursion
• Cultural or nature-based experience
• Return to Lunita for integration and rest
Closing Day
• Final morning practice
• Closing ceremony
• Sharing circle
• Departure with space and softness
Renewal Tide Massage & Yoga is a small business, based in the mid-Atlantic region of the east coast of the USA, providing therapeutic massage and yoga instruction in the DC area, as well as online. We lead retreats focusing on wellness and restoration of inner and outer balance through yoga, meditation, breath work and a variety of local outings and adventures in the magical places we visit. We often have other athletic excursions to join, like local hiking or snorkeling, as well as ceremonies that are more spiritually oriented.
