The location was amazing along with the staff at Xinalani. The food was fresh; however, I would have liked to have a bit more variety from a protein point of view (chicken and fish isn’t what I expected for the cost of the retreat). I enjoyed the somatic yoga classes as well as the inner work that was done re: limiting beliefs and how emotion shows up in the body. I did expect a bit more in terms of leader led late afternoon / early evening guided work (e.g., it would have been nice to have a sound bath, yoga nidra). All of the excursions were an additional cost to what I feel was an already expensive trip, especially being that payment was in USD.

I recently had the privilege of attending a transformative somatic retreat at La Joya in Mexico, facilitated by Randelle of Rare Method. From the moment I arrived, I felt a deep sense of peace and safety in the stunning environment that La Joya offers. The retreat itself was beyond anything I could have hoped for—it provided a unique blend of somatic healing, emotional release, and deep introspection. Randelle’s approach is truly remarkable. Her ability to guide each participant with such compassion and skill allowed me to connect with myself on a much deeper level. The personalized support, combined with the group experience, created a nurturing and healing space that I will never forget. If you’re looking for a space to truly explore your inner self, release stored emotions, and heal somatically, I highly recommend this retreat. It was a life-changing experience that I will cherish forever. Thank you, Randelle, and La Joya, for providing such a powerful, nurturing environment for transformation.

I loved this retreat. The people were amazing, the venue was gorgeous and even the food was far beyond expectations. Randelle is a skilled facilitator and her Rare Method movement has created a lasting shift that I can still feel after the retreat. Thank you all 💜

It's difficult the put into words how beautiful this retreat was, but that's how the most awe inspiring things leave you in life - speechless. From the retreat location, the food, the laughs, the cries, the pool, the people and of course our retreat facilitator, Randelle. This retreat will be a memory forever embedded in my soul.

This was an amazing trip, and something I wish I had found years ago. Randelle and team ran a great retreat with structure but enough flexibility to also feel like you could relax into the week. If Somatic work is of interest to you, Randelle helps you to wade into it slowly and meaningfully.