Join Jess Trudeau & Callie Feakin for an unforgettable retreat designed to refresh your body, awaken your spirit, and restore your balance.

Set on a private, cliffside beach only accessible by boat, this remote Mexican paradise is a sanctuary for the soul. Wake each morning to the sound of ocean waves and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. With open-air yoga studios overlooking the turquoise sea and lush jungle, your days will be filled with movement, connection, and adventure.

Jess and Callie bring over 30 years of combined teaching experience, having led classes, teacher trainings, and retreats around the world. Their dynamic, multilevel Vinyasa Flow sessions—offered twice daily—will energize your body and inspire your heart. Evening practices rotate between gentle flow, grounding Restorative Sound Baths, and playful Aerial Hammock Yoga to help you reset and find new perspective.

Whether you crave high-energy exploration or peaceful restoration, this retreat has something for everyone. Spend your afternoons hiking, kayaking, or diving into the ocean—or simply unwind by the pool, indulge at the spa, or swing lazily in a hammock. Every moment is an invitation to reconnect with your inner rhythm.

Xinalani offers more than just yoga. Choose from a wide array of optional activities designed to elevate your experience: go whale and dolphin watching, zip line through the lush jungle, take a guided waterfall hike, or visit Yelapa—a quaint fishing village cradled in a picturesque bay. Connect more deeply with the culture through cooking classes with our local chef, move your body in salsa dance lessons, and end your day with a magical beach bonfire under the stars. From nourishing, authentic Mexican cuisine to eco-chic accommodations, every detail is crafted to support your journey of self-discovery and relaxation.

Unplug from routine. Reconnect with your essence. Embrace adventure, relaxation, and the joy of being fully alive. Your journey begins here.

 A true sanctuary for self discovery, Xinalani (pronounced she-na-lah-nee) is a tropical haven designed especially for yoga retreats.  Xinalani means seeds in nahuatl. Retreat with us and plant the seeds of change! 

Xinalani offers an unparalleled retreat experience: authentic and magical, immersed in lush jungle surroundings with views of the emerald ocean. Set amongst 10 acres of pristine vegetation, facing a private 250 yards beach, breath-taking views surround you from all points of the property. Take a traditional fishing boat directly to this remote ocean side location accessible only by boat. Sleep in beautiful eco-chic accommodations, enjoy delicious and healthy Mexican food, and practice yoga with us in world-class open-air yoga studios. Join us in paradise and nurture your wellbeing! 

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Jess Trudeau, E-RYT 500, RYT 900
A nomad at heart, Jess now calls the rugged northern California coast home.

Her classes are steeped in yoga’s rich philosophy and history, woven with mindful alignment, intelligent sequencing, and illuminated by her ongoing quest for creativity and play. Jess sees yoga as a gateway to deeper self-understanding—an invitation to accept and even celebrate our humanness, and to discover joy in the cracks where the light gets in.

With 900 hours of advanced training through YogaWorks, Laughing Lotus, Blissology, and the Heartwood Institute, Jess brings over 20 years of teaching experience. Her journey began in Mongolia, where she taught her first class to a group of women while serving in the Peace Corps. Since then, she has led classes, teacher trainings, and adventure retreats around the world.

Jess believes that only by illuminating our own lives can we fully show up to uplift others. When she’s not teaching, you’ll likely find her surfing the wild waves of northern California, tending to her garden and chickens with her 10-year-old son Kai, or creating in her home pottery studio.

www.jesstrudeauyoga.com

Callie Feakin E-RYT 200, RYT 500

A true lover of adventure and the outdoors it’s no wonder that Callie dropped roots in Billings Montana. It is in nature that Callie feels truly alive and connected to the universe. A year-round adventurer, Callie heads to the mountains and roams the vast landscape of Montana and Yellowstone National Park every chance she can get.

Callie’s classes are best described as playful and lighthearted with a focus on mindfulness, alignment and self-exploration. Drawing inspiration from the world around her, themes of nature and the natural elements can often be found in Callie’s classes. She aspires to awaken and deepen the connection we have with ourselves as well as celebrate the joys and beauty of the universe around us.

As a 500hr Yoga Alliance certified instructor Callie enjoys teaching weekly in studio classes as well as monthly community yoga classes around the city of Billings. She has also partnered with the Montana Wilderness Association for events such as Yoga in the Backcountry. www.thesaunteringyogi.com

Here’s what you can enjoy during your visit:

• 2 yoga classes daily with Jess or Callie. Classes will be held in one of Xinalani's beautifully inviting studios or beach side along the sand terrace. Classes are multilevel Vinyasa Flow style with a variety of modifications. Some evenings may be spent participating in Restorative Aerial Hammock Yoga.
• 3 gourmet meals daily
• Accommodation
• Infinity pool 
• Beach
• Free use of kayaks
• Free use of snorkel gear
• Mats, blocks, straps, & blankets will be provided during your stay. 
• Hammocks & plenty of lounge areas
• Waterfall Hike
• Transportation to/from airport

 Xinalani’s cuisine takes the folklore and tasty ingredients of the traditional Mexican recipes and integrates them with an original accent into a healthy diet specially designed for yogis. Meals are gourmet healthy style based on locally grown produce and freshly caught fish and seafood.   

Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are included. You can look forward to a fresh juice of the day at breakfast, including a fresh fruit water or natural iced tea of the day at lunch. Fresh purified water, high quality house coffee and house tea and hot water are available at the dining patio at any time of the day from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. 

All meals are served at the beach front dining patio with the following schedule:

Morning Tea/Coffee: 7:00 AM

Breakfast: 10-11 AM

Lunch: 1:30-2:30 PM

Dinner: 7:30-8:30 PM

Special Diets such as vegetarian, or vegan, and personal food allergies can be catered to in Xinalani Retreat if properly advised with two weeks’ anticipation. 

Most breakfasts and lunch are served buffet style. Most dinners are served plated. Portions served plated are of a standard quantity. All guests should feel free to repeat any dish the number of times they want subject to availability. Xinalani waiters will gladly offer guests the opportunity to repeat dishes. 

Xinalani offers a varied selection of specialty coffees, smoothies, beers, wines, liquors, and cocktails at an additional cost (a bar menu is available upon request). Incidentals are charged to each guests’ room. Xinalani may cater to special requests for specific wines or liquors provided they are available on the market and the logistics allow the staff to purchase it in a timely manner. 

We recommend you bring the following items with you to Xinalani.

• Yoga mat (mats are provided but if you prefer your own) *Blocks, straps, & blankets will be provided.
• Lightweight clothing 
• 1-2 quick dry yoga towels or face towel for yoga session if you get sweaty
• Reusable water bottle (drinking water provided for each room)
• Flip flops for ease at yoga palapa & cozy/practical shoes for adventures & walking
• Swimsuit, a long sleeved rash guard if you burn easily
• Brimmed hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm with SPF, aloe vera for possible sunburn, bug spray
• Camera, Charging cords for your devices, extra batteries if needed, etc
• Waterproof cases and bags for valuables on or near the water
• A favorite book to read in the hammock!

 Getting there:

Xinalani Retreat Center is nestled amongst 10 acres of unspoiled jungle on the southern shore of Banderas Bay. One of the many draws about Xinalani is that it is only accessible by boat but located just 12 miles south of Puerto Vallarta International Airport. Due to accessibility it is required that retreat attendees incoming flights land no later than 4pm on the day of arrival and a departure flight that takes off no earlier than 12:00pm.  

Shuttle Service from and to the airport:

• Greeted at the airport
• Transfer in taxi to the pier of API Terminal Marítima in Marina Vallarta (15 min)
• Transfer by boat from the Marina Vallarta pier to Xinalani (45 min)

*All guests arriving to the airport after 6:00 PM (as scheduled or due to delays or flight cancellations) will have to find their own accommodations at their own expense for the evening and will be transferred to Xinalani the following morning. They will receive a new transfer schedule and instructions notice by email in a timely manner. NO transpiration service will be provided if the arrival flight lands after 4:30 pm on the arrival day or departs before 12:00 pm on the departure day. For safety reasons, the guests will need to spend the night in Puerto Vallarta, Xinalani will not be responsible for the hotel night in Puerto Vallarta. 

Details regarding Shuttle Service:

* Xinalani will send to all guests detailed and illustrated transfer instructions and a transfer schedule at least 72 hours before group’s arrival. 

*Hostesses from the cab/van transfer operator will greet guests with a sign at the airport and coordinate their transfer to the pier

*A Member of Xinalani’s staff will be at the pier to greet guests and escort them to the boat.

* If a guest flies in early and stays at a different place the days before his/her scheduled check-in at Xinalani, he/she will have to meet the group directly at the pier (Marina Vallarta or Boca de Tomatlán). No discount, no refund or credit will be allowed due to the void car/van ride from the airport to the pier

* If a guest flies in early and stays at Xinalani for any number of nights before the retreat, Xinalani will arrange to ensure his/her Shuttle Service to the resort at no extra cost

* If a guest leaves the retreat early or late, Xinalani will arrange to ensure his/her Shuttle Service to the airport 

*Xinalani’s transfer coordinators consistently make their best efforts to ensure a pleasant experience and to limit guest’s waiting time at the airport or at the pier, but guests must be advised that due to cars, vans, and boats availability, capacity and efficiency, in special group transfer circumstances, they may have to wait at the airport and/or at the pier for up to two hours.

*On Departure, boats are scheduled by default to leave the resort at least 3 hours before flight departure, knowing that the boat transfer may last between 30 to 45 min and the cab/van ride may last between 5 and 15 minutes. Xinalani will make their best efforts to adapt the transfer schedule to their guest’s comfort, but declines responsibility for any delay or, on the contrary, unexpected waiting time at the airport.

*At least 24 hours before the end of the retreat, Xinalani will print a departure schedule and give it to the On-Site Group Leader for guests to double check their personal flight information and to acknowledge their boat’s schedule

*Boat navigation in the Bay of Banderas is subject to weather conditions and to authorizations of the Harbor Master of Puerto Vallarta. Xinalani reserves the right to modify transfer schedule and itinerary or cancel it for any reason dictated by local authorities or force majeure and declines liability for any consequence the guests may suffer as a result of this itinerary/schedule modification/cancellation. 

 Treat Yourself!

There are many optional resources on site that guests may enjoy during their stay at Xinalani during their free time and at their own expense. See rates and descriptions below. 

SPA & BEAUTY DELIGHTS: LOVE YOURSELF, PAMPER YOUR BODY

MASSAGE

 Experience one of Xinalani's many massage treatments ranging from Reiki and Shiatsu to Hot Stone Therapy – it’s a gift of love to you to yourself.  

• Deep Tissue Massage
• Swedish Massage
• Therapeutic Massage
• Aromatherapy Relaxing Massage
• Reflexology  
• Happy Yogi Massage
• Hot Stones
• Thai Massage
• Shiatsu
• Reiki
• Lomi Lomi

Duration: 60 min / 90 min  

SPA BODY TREATMENTS

 Indulge your senses and enjoy our spa & beauty treatments that will give lightness to your heart and do wonders for your body and soul. 

• Chocolate Beauty Obsession
• Soothing Mud Wrap
• Coffee Sensuality
• After Sun Tan Prolonger Skin Repair
• Xinalani Nourishing Facial
• Hands & Feet Treatments

Duration: 70 min / 45 min / 30 min (depending on the treatment)

Create Your Own Adventure!

 There are many optional activities on site that guests may enjoy during their stay at Xinalani during their free time and at their own expense. See rates and descriptions below.  

Surf Lessons
You can surf nice waves during the fall and winter (November to March). The surf point is located 2 min away walking out of Xinalani, on your left-hand side when facing the ocean, beyond that big human profile rock. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned surfer, you will enjoy this beautiful sand break producing small to medium sized waves, breaking leftwards. 

STAND-UP PADDLE BOARD

SUP Lessons
Stand-up Paddleboards are gaining popularity in the outdoors leisure world for they’re really easy and fun to use and offer excellent fitness work-outs. You can take your SUP out surfing, the paddle makes it easier to catch waves. You can also go for a stroll on the water, and even practice your favorite asanas on the board.  

 Create Your Own Adventure!

There are many optional activities on site that guests may enjoy during their stay at Xinalani during their free time and at their own expense. See descriptions below.  

Hiking to the Quimixto Waterfall

 Hike to the local waterfall of Quimixto to swim and enjoy nature. It is about 30 minutes from Xinalani. Duration: The tour takes around 3.5 hours.  

CANOPY ADVENTURE

Anyone up for an adrenaline hit? Get on board for an exhilarating experience where you will swing at high speed from treetop to treetop through the dense tropical vegetation. The guides provide all safety equipment. Our panga will take you to Boca where you will get on a bus that will take you to the Canopy Park. An excellent day trip for fun-seekers and tree-huggers. Wear sports shoes, shorts and a t-shirt, sunscreen, a hat, and a camera.

Duration: 5 hrs
Price: TBD
Includes: Transportation & Canopy Adventure

SWIM WITH WILD DOLPHINS

Our partners for this life-changing adventure are experienced marine biologists who decided to fund their research program by sharing with a handful of lucky souls the joy of interacting with wild dolphins in their natural habitat.

Did you know that… Your guides whose work is regularly featured in publications such as National Geographic, have been studying the bottle-nose dolphin and humpback whales behavior for over a decade. After a fascinating lecture about dolphins and whales lifestyles, you will get on a boat that will take you swimming with these animals whose intelligence fascinates all of us since childhood.

Watch a video of the Xinalani Wild Dolphins Experience

Duration: 5 hrs
Price: TBD
Includes: short interactive lecture + boat rides + snorkel immersions with studied group of dolphins + whale watching excursion during season (November through March)
Bring: camera, swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen

WHALE WATCHING SEA SAFARI

Embark on a panga ride around the Bay of Banderas, the best preserve to observe humpback whales. Every winter, hundreds of whales swim from the North Pacific Ocean down to the shores of Xinalani where they find a warm haven to reproduce. It’s an eye-opening encounter that you do not want to miss. Take a swimsuit and towel for the boat driver will also show you a secret   spot to snorkel and swim.

Did you know that… The boat driver is informed daily about whale whereabouts by radio. He knows his way around those gigantic marine mammals and he will take you as close to them as possible while not disturbing the animal and guarding your safety at all times.

Duration: 4 hrs
Price: TBD
Season: From November to March

JOURNEY YELAPA 

1. Horse-Back Ride + Waterfall: This day trip starts in the morning right out of Xinalani’s doors where your guide will have your horse ready to take you for a ride through Quimixto. Enjoy the outing through the little town and swim in the waterfall.

2. Swim + Snorkel: Back on the beach, you will get on a boat that will take you snorkeling in a beautiful hidden cove.

3. Yelapa Discovery + Lunch: Explore the remote rustic town of Yelapa once home of Bob Dylan. Bask in the genuine charm of this pueblito walking on the paved streets, shopping for local handcrafted souvenirs. When you’re ready for a break, sit down at our partner restaurant on the beach and enjoy a traditional lunch, with your feet in the sand.

4. Return Boat Trip + Coronas: When you’re ready to go back to Xinalani, the boat will pick you up, fully loaded with Coronas, to make your return home a funky experience.

Duration: 5 hrs
Price: TBD
Includes: horse-back ride + waterfall swim + snorkel excursion + Yelapa discovery + lunch at a beach front restaurant + return boat trip with Coronas

 YOGA RETREAT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Booking (a) Your booking is not considered definite and no contract will exist until we receive a 50% deposit from you and you agree to these terms and conditions. (b) We do not share customer details with any 3rd parties.

2. Payment (a) The price is the exact amount to be received by us in US Dollars. (b) The full payment amount is due on or before 60 days of the retreat by logging into your

WeTravel account and paying with credit card or checking account, or cash/check in person.

3. Your Travel Arrangements. All travel arrangements are your responsibility and at your own cost. We shall not be held liable for any consequences arising from delays or cancellations in any of the companies you may have made arrangements with, or for any irregularities in your documentation required for travel. 

4. Travel Insurance (a) Travel insurance is highly recommended. If you choose to buy insurance we require that your travel insurance covers the activities of this retreat as well as unexpected cancellation, sickness, losses and all the usual risks. You should bring the policy with you in case of an emergency.

5. Your Health (a) It is your responsibility to let your Yoga Instructor know if you have any injuries and to be mindful at all times of your own body’s capability during the retreat. If you experience any injury or discomfort during any activity during the retreat, then you must desist immediately. (b) It is also your responsibility to consult a doctor with an understanding of yoga to check that you are sufficiently fit and healthy to undertake yoga classes and other physical activities that you may chose to do whilst on the retreat. (c) Please advise us of any mental or physical health conditions and dietary requirements before you book. If you have health conditions and dietary requirements that may be affected by the activities offered on our retreats we reserve the right to advise you to desist and in the interests of your wellbeing, or others, we may decline your stay at our retreats. (d) Whilst all measures are taken to ensure a high standard of health and safety, we are situated in the countryside where the land is uneven and we shall not be responsible for any injuries caused by uneven terrain. (e) Women who are 12 to 28 weeks pregnant should provide a letter from their health practitioner specifying that they are fit to travel and able to engage in the activities that we provide. We would prefer pregnant women to have done a little yoga before they arrive.

7. Cancellation by you (a) You (or any member of your party) may cancel your booking at any time, providing that the cancellation is made by the person submitting the booking form and is notified to us in writing.  

If you must cancel your retreat for any reason, the required $500 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. Cancellations made within 90 days of retreat: Full refund (minus deposit) will be refunded. Cancellations made within 60 days of retreat: 50% of the total amount (minus deposit) will be refunded. Cancellations made less than 60 days of retreat: We apologize, but absolutely no refunds can be given.

(b) Bookings are for the stated period of the retreat. There are no refunds for an unused portion of the retreat. If the reason for cancellation is covered under the terms of your Insurance Policy, you may be able to make a claim on your insurance.

8. Amendments by us. Occasionally, changes may have to be made (e.g., yoga teacher, class times or other arrangements), which we reserve the right to do at any time. If your accommodation has to be changed, we will do our utmost to provide accommodation of a similar rating. If a significant change becomes necessary, we will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before your departure.

9. Cancellation by us. We reserve the right in any circumstances to cancel a retreat. In particular our retreats require a minimum number of at least 75% of the participants to have booked by 30 days before the start date. If this minimum number is not reached by that date we may cancel and refund the money to you.

10. Our liability to you (a) We accept responsibility for ensuring that the retreats are supplied as described and that the services we are contractually obliged to provide are to a reasonable standard. (b) We do not accept any liability for cancellations, delays or changes caused by political instability, threat of political instability, terrorist actions or threats, closure of airports, civil strife, industrial action, natural disaster, technical problems to transport, staff cancellations, unforeseen changes in your personal circumstances or other events beyond our control. (c) We are not liable for any injuries you may incur. Yoga classes are undertaken at your own risk. We are not liable for any medical or psychiatric conditions, which may develop during or subsequent to the retreat. We are not liable for loss of, or damage to, your personal property.

11. Group Bookings. Where a booking is made on behalf of several individuals the booking is conditional on the person(s) paying having authorization from all the individuals named on the booking form to enter into this contract. The terms of this contract will apply to each member of the group as though they had paid for their own retreat individually and directly to us.

12. No Liability for possessions (a) You will have access to a lockbox in your sleeping quarters. It is your responsibility to ensure that your possessions are kept safe at all times. This includes any hired equipment or transport.

13. Complaints If you have a problem during your retreat, please inform the organizer immediately and he/she will endeavor to put things right. Please note that we cannot be responsible for the individual behavior of any group member or other guest sharing your accommodation.

14. Privacy Policy. We do not share customer details with any 3rd parties. Any personal information that you provide to us will be used only for the service you requested. This information is used only for administration of the site system and in the compilation of statistics used by us to assess the use of the site. This privacy policy does not cover the links within this site linking to other sites.

15. Photography

I, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, hereby irrevocably authorize Jessica Trudeau and Callie Feakin to use photographs of me and or my property and authorize her and her assignees, licensees, legal representatives and transferees to use and publish (with or without my name) photographs, pictures, portraits or images in any and all forms and media and in all manners including composite images or distorted representations, and the purposes of publicity, illustration, commercial art, advertising, publishing (including publishing in electronic form on CDs or internet websites), for any product or services, or other lawful uses as may be determined by Jessica Trudeau and/or Callie Feakin. I further waive any and all rights to review or approve any uses of the images, any written copy or finished product.

I am of full legal age and have read and fully understand the terms of this release. 

 If you must cancel your retreat for any reason, the required $500 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. 

Cancellations made within 90 days of retreat: Full refund (minus deposit) will be refunded. 

Cancellations made within 60 days of retreat: 50% of the total amount (minus deposit) will be refunded.

Cancellations made less than 60 days of retreat: We apologize, but absolutely no refunds can be given.

We invite you to take a moment to read “10 Things You Should Know” on Xinalani’s website, which offers helpful insights to make your experience smooth and enjoyable.

One thing to keep in mind: Xinalani is set on a lush hillside, with a 215-foot elevation from the beach up to the highest point on the property—the Jungle Studio. Daily movement between spaces involves some uphill walking and stairs, which can be a beautiful part of the adventure and a chance to connect with your body in a new way.

If you’ve had a recent injury, joint surgery, or mobility considerations, we encourage you to listen to your body and prepare accordingly so you can feel supported and empowered throughout your stay.

https://xinalaniretreat.com/10-things-you-should-know/

January 17, 2026 (Saturday)

4:00pm or later Arrival & Check in at Xinalani

5:30-7:00pm Welcome Circle & Intention Setting

Slow Flow to unwind from travel

7:30-8:30pm Meet & Greet further over Dinner

Jan 18 , 2026 (Sunday)

7am coffee/tea/fruit/granola available

8:00-9:30am – Morning Yoga Session
10:00-11:00am – Breakfast Buffet

Free Time-beach, kayak, snorkel, swim
1:30-2:30pm – Lunch Buffet

Free Time: Relax, Unwind, Rejuvenate
5:30-7:00pm – Evening Yoga Session
7:30-8:30pm – Dinner

8:30pm After dinner Bonfire  

 Jan 19, 2026 (Monday)

7am coffee/tea/fruit/granola available

8:00-9:30am – Morning Yoga Session 

10:00-11:00am – Breakfast Buffet

Free Time-beach, kayak, snorkel, swim 

1:30-2:30pm – Lunch Buffet

Waterfall Hike 

7:30-8:30pm – Dinner

Rest  

 Jan 20, 2026 (Tuesday)

7am Light Breakfast Snack: coffee/tea/fruit/granola available

8:00-9:30am – Morning Yoga Session 

10:00-11:00am – Nourishing Breakfast Buffet

Free Time- the choice is yours! Massage, stroll on the beach, nap in the hammock!

1:30-2:30pm – Delicious Lunch Buffet

Free Time: Relax, Unwind, Rejuvenate 

5:30-7:00pm – Evening Yoga Session 

7:30-8:30pm – Wholesome Dinner

 Jan 21, 2026 (Wednesday)

7am coffee/tea/fruit/granola available

8:00-9:30am – Morning Yoga Session 

10:00-11:00am – Breakfast Buffet

Free Time-beach, kayak, snorkel, swim 

1:30-2:30pm – Lunch Buffet

Free Time: Relax, Unwind, Rejuvenate 

5:30-7:00pm – Evening Yoga Session  

7:30-8:30pm – Dinner

 Jan. 22, 2026 (Thursday) 

7am coffee/tea/fruit/granola available

8:00-9:30am – Morning Yoga Session 

10:00-11:00am – Breakfast Buffet

Free Time-beach, kayak, snorkel, swim 

1:30-2:30pm – Lunch Buffet

Free Time: Relax, Unwind, Rejuvenate 

5:30-7:00pm – Evening Yoga Session  

7:30-8:30pm – Dinner

Jan 23, 2026 (Friday)

7am coffee/tea/fruit/granola available

8:00-9:30am – Morning Yoga Session 

10:00-11:00am – Breakfast Buffet

Free Time-beach, kayak, snorkel, swim 

1:30-2:30pm – Lunch Buffet

Free Time: Relax, Unwind, Rejuvenate 

5:30-7:00pm – Evening Yoga Session  

7:30-8:30pm – Dinner

Jan 24, 2026 (Saturday)

7am coffee/tea/fruit/granola available

8:00-9:30am – Morning Yoga Session & Closing Circle

10:00-11:00am – Breakfast Buffet

11:00am Check Out & Departures