Desert Sea Dreams: A Yoga Retreat with Sara Hess and Matt Champoux

Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico

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Oct 17 - 22, 2021
Group size: 1 - 30
Desert Sea Dreams: A Yoga Retreat with Sara Hess and Matt Champoux
Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Metta Yoga LLC
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9 reviews

Oct 17 - 22, 2021
Group size: 1 - 30

About this trip

Desert Sea Dreams - A Yoga Retreat with Matt Champoux and Sara Hess


Let's revive, refresh and realign at the spectacular eco-chic Pachamama retreat center in Baja Mexico. Located just north of the effervescent beach community of Todos Santos, this magical retreat center wraps its guests in the beauty of mother nature, where desert meets the sea. Join Sara and Matt for a boutique retreat experience that will offer students a high level of individualized support and a balanced blend of invigorating vinyasa and deeply restorative practice. And when we are not practicing yoga, enjoy optional spa treatments or activities such as sea kayaking, mountain biking, nature hikes and cooking classes!


Beach sunsets, sparkling ocean light, and delicious cuisine await you! 

About the Instructors

  • Sara Hess has been a student of yoga since 2000 and has 500+ hours of training (ERYT-500). Based in San Francisco and Marin, Sara is known for leading fun, strong, and intelligent Vinyasa flow classes (Forest and Iyengar influenced). She draws from her dance background, as a former ballet and modern dancer at the elite level, to create intelligently sequenced classes that gracefully synchronize breath, posture, and alignment. Through these key elements, students are supported to explore each pose in depth in order to encounter their full, transformative potential. Sara challenges and playfully invites her students to wake up to their most authentic selves.
  • Matt Champoux has been a student of yoga since 2000 and is an internationally recognized teacher with 500+ hours of training (ERYT-500). Based in San Francisco, he directs a Mysore-style Ashtanga program at The Mindful Body and teaches Vinyasa at Yoga Tree and YogaWorks. He is a lifelong student of both Hindu and Buddhist yoga philosophy and the shamanic traditions of Amazonia. These traditions inform and color his teachings on Vinyasa and Ashtanga, which are offered in a safe, dynamic, and inspiring way. He often uses props to ensure the practice meets a student where they are at (physically and mentally) in order to ensure their sustainable growth into the best practitioners possible.

What’s included

  • 2 Yoga Classes per Day
    A balanced blend of invigorating vinyasa and deeply restorative practices with Matt and Sara
  • 3 Meals per Day
    Delicious, locally sourced, and nutritious meals, tastefully and artistically presented. Vegan, gluten free, and dairy free available upon request.
  • Healthy snacks
  • Fresh organic fruit
  • Daily fresh juices
  • Indian and Chinese teas
  • Zen communal kitchen
  • Infinity pool
  • Wood burning fire pit
  • Hammock lounge
  • Landscaped gardens
  • Mountain bikes on site
  • Yoga mats and props
  • Daily turn down service

What’s not included

  • Airfare
    Book flights into Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (LAP) (55mi / 89km from resort) or Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) (85mi / 137km from resort)
  • Transportation
  • Alcohol
    May be purchased in town and stored in the communal kitchen
  • Full service spa
    A la carte item
  • Temezcal (sweat lodge)
    A la carte item
  • Acupuncture
    A la carte item
  • Ayurvedic treatments
    A la carte item
  • Reiki sessions
    A la carte item
  • Surf Lessons
    A la carte item
  • Mountain bike tour
    A la carte item
  • Cooking classes
    A la carte item
  • Whale watching
    A la carte item
  • Sea kayaking
    A la carte item

Available Packages

Authentic Tee-Pee: Twin Bed

Designed with our native culture in mind, the air-conditioned Tepees provide a unique accomodation available only at PACHAMAMA MEXICO. The dobe and wood construction exterior is complemented by a sleek and modern interior complete with all the comfort and amenities for a relaxing and rejuvenating stay. Situated directly outside the villa, there is easy access to the villa’s kitchen, dining hall and Yoga studio.

  • Air-conditioned
  • Appointed Full Bathrooms with Bath/Shower
  • In-Room Personal Safe

This reservation provides accommodations for 1 person in a Tee-Pee that will be shared with one other person. If you would like to share your Tee-Pee with another retreat registrant, please email info@mettayogastudio.com with that request and we will pair your with your requested retreat-mate.


There is a non-refundable $500 deposit. However, we understand that unforeseen circumstances can occur. If we are able to fill your space, we will gladly reimburse you, less any fees we cannot recover. However, if we cannot fill your space, no refunds can be given. We always recommend the purchase of travel insurance just to be safe.

$2,150
Deposit: $500
Private Authentic Tee-Pee: King Bed

Designed with our native culture in mind, the air-conditioned Tepees provide a unique accomodation available only at PACHAMAMA MEXICO. The dobe and wood construction exterior is complemented by a sleek and modern interior complete with all the comfort and amenities for a relaxing and rejuvenating stay. Situated directly outside the villa, there is easy access to the villa’s kitchen, dining hall and Yoga studio.

  • Air-conditioned
  • Appointed Full Bathrooms with Bath/Shower
  • In-Room Personal Safe

Please select this reservation if you would like to reserve a private King bed Tee-Pee for 1 person only.


There is a non-refundable $750 deposit. However, we understand that unforeseen circumstances can occur. If we are able to fill your space, we will gladly reimburse you, less any fees we cannot recover. However, if we cannot fill your space, no refunds can be given. We always recommend the purchase of travel insurance just to be safe.

$2,950
Deposit: $750
Wind Suite: Shared King Bed

The Wind Suite  is located on the second floor of the Villa and is the only King bed suite. The Suite offers beauty, modern amenities and privacy. All villa suites feature a walk in closet, in-room personal safe, private terrace and spectacular ocean views. All villa suites are air-conditioned.


Please select this reservation if you are traveling with a partner or companion and would like to share a King bed suite.  We kindly ask that each traveler reserve his or her space separately and follow up with an email to info@mettayogastudio.com with the name of your retreat-mate. We will ensure that you are paired accordingly.


There is a non-refundable $750 deposit. However, we understand that unforeseen circumstances can occur. If we are able to fill your space, we will gladly reimburse you, less any fees we cannot recover. However, if we cannot fill your space, no refunds can be given. We always recommend the purchase of travel insurance  just to be safe.

$2,650
Deposit: $750


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We created Metta Yoga to bring a yoga studio to Marin County, CA that is dynamic and fun, yet still deeply rooted in yogic tradition. In the spirit of metta, or loving kindness, we created a beautiful space for our community to come together and explore the practice of yoga – both on and off the mat. We hope that Metta Yoga inspires you to live vibrantly, compassionately and joyfully.

Reviews

Todos was a great trip! The retreat center was beautiful, clean and very comfortable. I can’t say enough about the delicious food. We had 3 fresh meals a day that were fresh, healthy and different. The staff there was very helpful and friendly. All of the executions and activities were so fun. My favorite was swimming with the sea lions! Above all, the yoga classes/workshops were top notch and a the yogi's on the retreat were the best! I certainly want to go again! Thank you Carla!
By Karen K for Todos Santos Yoga in Paradise Retreat with Carla Herzenberg on Oct 30, 2023
This was the most wonderful yoga retreat. There were ~20 of us and we had the option to join meditation each morning, attend 2 yoga classes/day, eat wonderful, fresh food for meals and join excursions with the group. It was incredibly relaxing and everyone was warm and welcoming. I highly recommend joining a retreat with Metta Yoga if you are considering one.
By Lara S for North Shore Maui - Fall Renewal Yoga Retreat on Oct 09, 2023
We had a wonderful time. Lumeria was perfect for a yoga retreat. It was serene, food delicious- it had everything we needed. Temple and July from Metta did an incredible thoughtful retreat. I would recommend to anyone!!
By Karisa S for North Shore Maui - Fall Renewal Yoga Retreat on Oct 08, 2023
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This was my first yoga retreat and I didn't know the studio or people that would be joining so there were a lot of unknowns. I'm happy to share that this was a life changing experience. The yoga teachers were amazing, we had two leaders and they complemented each other very nicely. The group was also great, such a nice and supportive group of women. This retreat gave me a chance to self-reflect and practice self-care that had been lacking in my life. I highly recommend this yoga studio and look forward to another retreat with this team.
By Stephanie T for North Shore Maui - Fall Renewal Yoga Retreat on Oct 08, 2023
This was a fantastic trip led and organized by Carla! I would do it again in a heartbeat. Lumeria is a beautiful location for hosting a yoga retreat: lush, comfortable, relaxing, and some of the best vegetarian-option meals I've ever had. But really, Carla's leadership and planning is what really made this trip special. The yoga was as juicy and fulfilling as the papaya and pineapple. The day trips--beaches, rainforest hiking, waterfall cliff jumping and pool swimming, SUP with whales--were a celebration of the natural beauty of Maui. Can't wait to go again!
By Neal O for Live Aloha Maui Retreat: Find your Mana on Mar 22, 2023
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