Begin the new year with a deeply nourishing winter retreat to Akumal, Mexico. The retreat will include daily practices led by Leslie and Nami, delicious meals prepared by a local chef, time soaking in the beautiful nature all around, communing with the sea life and more.

Our home for the week opens right into the Yal Ku Lagoon known for the best snorkeling and peaceful blue and green waters of the Caribbean. Akumal Bay, meaning place of the turtles, is famous for its turtles, spotted eagle rays, shoals of colorful fish and corals at a very short distance from shore.

There is plenty of common space to relax and reset, two pools on the first level, a veranda on the 2nd, and a roof terrace with a roof jacuzzi with great views of the Lagoon and sea. We will practice with the open ocean breeze in a covered area by the guest house and hold some sessions on the rooftop.
 

DAILY PRACTICE 

Led by Leslie Graves and Nami Soga, the daily practice offerings will include morning meditations, journaling, and vinyasa-based yoga flows, in addition to mindful pilates and embodied practices. Gentle yoga, yin, breathwork and restorative practices will usher us into the evenings before our communal dinners.

PRIVATE SESSIONS

Nami will be available for acupuncture, bodywork, reiki energy healing, and astrology readings.  Read more about Nami's work here - https://www.ajnapura.co/

To book a session in advance reach out to leslie@solidgoldyogi.com

DELICIOUS, HOME-COOKED MEALS

Be nourished with a full brunch and dinner each day. Our chef will prepare delicious cuisine with local, fresh, top quality ingredients. The meals will include Vegan, Vegetarian and Pescatarian options. All food allergies will be accommodated. Morning teas and coffees, fruits and snacks will be available throughout the day. 

LODGING + LOCATION

The house is directly on the world famous cenote Yal Ku. Take a kayak out, snorkel, relax in the rooftop jacuzzi, go for a swim. There are 4 rooms available overlooking the sea and 3 rooms available in the guest house next to the private pool. The rooftop terrace and 1st and 2nd floor lounges are open and shared by all. 

Akumal is a walkable paradise with The Riviera Maya has the world's largest coral reef in the Western Hemisphere and the second largest barrier reef in the world. Known as the Mesoamerican Reef, it runs from Cancun all the way to Honduras. This makes Akumal the perfect place for a snorkeling enthusiast.
 

Our house is located within 1.5 hours driving distance from Cancun airport and 30 minutes from Tulum. While an airport transfer is included you are welcome to rent a car and make your own way to the villa.
 

PLEASE NOTE: The flight is not included in the retreat package. 

TWO DAY TRIP EXCURSIONS 

We will explore Mayan Ruins and local cenotes. Full details sent upon request.

WEATHER

Temperatures remain warm both on land and in the sea throughout this time of year. The average daily temperature is a warm 77°F. The average overnight low will only fall to 72°F.

PAYMENT

Payment plans are available and can be split up into 2-6 payments, depending on what works for you. 

$2795 your own double bed in shared room with one other person (double occupancy)

$3395 king bed in private room (single occupancy, or shared king bed $2795 per person or $5590 total)

Email leslie@solidgoldyogi.com if you will be coming together and would like to share king bed.

The recommended flight for taking the airport shuttle (or within 30-60 min of arrival + departure):

American Airlines flight 1327, Depart Saturday, January 18th, 11:09am JFK, arriving  CUN 3:27pm
American Airlines flight 1185, Return Friday, January 24 , Depart 12:45pm CUN, Arrive  4:37pm JFK

Please email leslie@solidgoldyogi.com with any questions, to reserve a room with a friend, or to send flight info. 

Sample daily schedule:

7:30-9:00am – quiet coffee/tea/fruit
9:00-10:30am – active open all levels practice, meditation, journaling
10:30am – full brunch

11:30am-5pm - free time/excursion
5-6pm – gentle/restorative/yin yoga and/or breathwork
7pm – dinner

CANCELLATION POLICY

Deposits secure your spot and are non-refundable. For cancellations made more than 90 days before the retreat, the full balance (minus the deposit) will be refunded. Unfortunately, cancellations within 90 days of the retreat are non-refundable.

To protect your investment, we strongly encourage purchasing travel insurance to cover any unexpected changes or emergencies. Please note that exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, illness/injury, or personal circumstances. Refunds or credits are not available for late arrivals, early departures, or failure to attend.

Thank you for your understanding and support in helping us maintain a seamless retreat experience for everyone.