THE RETURN TO SELF

A More Than Movement Retreat in Tulum

Tulum, Mexico · November 11–15, 2026
Hosted at Amansala Resort & Spa by Laura & Kayla

If your ideal girls' trip includes Pilates in the morning, swimming in the ocean, getting dressed for dinner, and somehow ending up in a conversation about what you’re learning to trust about yourself lately...

Hi, you might be our kind of woman.

My mom Laura and I are a mother-daughter retreat hosting duo, and one of the things I’ve come to love most about doing this together is seeing the kind of women these experiences bring into the same room.

The woman who can appreciate a beautiful hotel and a beautiful conversation. Who wants to laugh, be silly, and go dancing, but also genuinely wants to know what’s happening beneath the surface. Who might ask you what you’re calling in this year instead of what you do for work.

Who wants movement in the morning, a long lunch, an afternoon by the ocean, and the kind of dinner where you suddenly realize two hours have passed because nobody has looked at their phone.

Women don’t need to be exactly alike to connect deeply. But there is something really special about being in a room where curiosity, growth, depth, playfulness, and being fully yourself are all welcome.

That’s a huge part of what we’re creating this November in Tulum.

THE RETURN RETREAT

November 11–15, 2026 | Amansala · Tulum, Mexico

Five days of Pilates + light yoga, sound healing, cacao, journaling, More Than Movement workshops, a Gran Cenote excursion, nourishing meals, ocean mornings, exploring Tulum, and enough open space for the conversations and little moments you could never put on an itinerary.

• Most women come solo. You don’t need to already know someone.
• All movement levels welcome. You don’t need to be advanced in Pilates or yoga.
• Come as you are. You don’t need to arrive as any particular version of yourself.

Just a small group of women sharing something meaningful together. The kind of room where nobody has to make themselves smaller to belong.

WHAT WE’LL EXPERIENCE TOGETHER

Classical Pilates: Intentional movement rooted in the Classical Pilates method, designed to help you feel strong, connected, and present in your body. (No advanced Pilates experience required.)

EFT Tapping + Breathwork: Guided practices to help you slow down, notice what you’re carrying, and create more space for awareness, compassion, and connection.

Journaling + More Than Movement Workshops: Reflection and conversation around the things happening beneath the surface — what you’re noticing, what you’re learning, and what you may be ready to choose differently.

Cacao + Sound Healing Ceremony: A guided experience designed to invite deeper presence, reflection, and heart-centered connection.

Gran Cenote Excursion: A guided trip to experience one of Tulum’s most breathtaking natural limestone cenotes together.

Nourishing Meals: Three fresh, locally inspired meals included each day (with one evening intentionally left open for an off-site dinner in Tulum).

Spacious Time: There is room for the ocean, pool, massages, exploring, reading, napping, long conversations, or doing absolutely nothing. We don’t believe every minute needs to be filled.

WHAT DOES A DAY AT THE RETURN ACTUALLY FEEL LIKE?

Mornings begin slowly.

Grab something light to eat and a coffee, walk toward the ocean, and meet us for Pilates. We’ll move, breathe, and wake up the body before sitting down for brunch together.

Afternoons have room to unfold.

Some days we’ll explore together, including our Gran Cenote excursion. On others, you might wander through Tulum, read by the ocean, book a massage, or spend a few hours by the pool with nowhere else you need to be.

Late afternoons bring us back together.

We’ll gather for More Than Movement experiences through journaling, EFT Tapping, breathwork, and reflection. There will also be space for movement, play, laughter, and simply enjoying where we are.

In the evenings, we gather.

We’ll shower, get dressed, and meet back around the table. One evening will be spent dining off-site in Tulum. Other nights, dinner may stretch longer than expected because nobody is quite ready for the conversation to end.

Those are often the moments we remember most.

THINKING ABOUT COMING ALONE?

You absolutely can.

You don’t need to bring a friend, be the most outgoing woman in the room, or know exactly how you’ll fit in before you arrive. Connection happens naturally here through movement, shared meals, excursions, workshops, and all the little moments in between.

And being part of the group doesn’t mean being together every second. There is space to walk the beach alone, read, nap, skip something, or simply be quiet.

There is room here for both connection and solitude.

THIS MAY BE FOR YOU IF…

• You love your life, but you know you want to experience more of it.

• You’ve been thinking about taking a solo trip or doing something just for yourself, but haven’t quite said yes yet.

• You crave meaningful connection with other women, a change of scenery, more room to hear yourself, or simply a few days that feel different from your normal routine.

• You love movement, wellness, and personal growth, but you also want laughter, beauty, play, friendship, and fun.

• Or maybe there isn’t one big reason — something about being in Tulum with us simply keeps pulling at you. (That counts too.)

MEET YOUR HOSTS: LAURA + KAYLA

Kayla Eckstein

Kayla is the founder of More Than Movement, bringing together her background in Classical and contemporary Pilates with EFT Tapping, somatic awareness, and reflective work. Her approach is rooted in the belief that movement is never only physical — it can reveal how we relate to ourselves, what we’re holding, and what we may be ready to move through.

Laura London

Laura is a fitness and wellness expert, coach, and author known for her holistic approach to health, fitness, and self-love. Her impact includes inspiring thousands through her "Hot and Healthy Body, Fit & Fabulous Mom" programs, podcasts, and coaching, demonstrating that a vibrant transformation is possible at any age. She is a relatable, empowering figure who helps women achieve sustainable wellness through whole foods, green living, and mindset work.

Together, Laura and Kayla created The Return around movement, connection, reflection, play, and one simple philosophy:

Include yourself.

YOUR STAY AT AMANSALA

For four nights, beachfront Amansala Resort & Spa in Tulum will be home.

Think morning movement near the ocean, nourishing meals, barefoot afternoons, pool time, walks on the beach, and a beautiful room to return to when you want quiet.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• 4 Nights beachfront accommodations at Amansala Resort & Spa
• Daily Classical Pilates & intentional movement classes
• All workshops, journaling sessions, & EFT Tapping practices
• Cacao + Sound Healing Ceremony
• Guided Gran Cenote tour & excursion
• 3 daily fresh, whole-food meals (1 off-site dinner excluded)
• All local Mexican taxes
• Daily gratuity to resort staff

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

• Airfare to and from Mexico
• Airport shuttle transfers (Amansala coordinates shared shuttles ranging from $60–$160 roundtrip)
• 1 off-site dinner in Tulum town
• Alcoholic beverages
• Optional travel insurance
• Additional spa treatments or massages

LOGISTICS & DEPOSIT DETAILS

Deposit & Payments

Deposit: Reserve your space today with a $277 non-refundable deposit.

Final Payment: Due by September 29, 2026 (flexible installment plans available at checkout).

Airport Information

Tulum International Airport (TQO): ~45-minute drive to Amansala.

Cancun International Airport (CUN): ~90-minute drive to Amansala.

Transportation is arranged directly through Amansala via shared shuttles ($60–$160 roundtrip depending on arrival times).

Air Conditioning

Air conditioning is available in all rooms nightly from 9:30 PM to 7:30 AM. (Full 24-hour A/C is available directly through the resort for $25/day).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I come alone?

Absolutely. Over 80% of our attendees join solo. You do not need to know anyone before arriving.

Do I need Pilates experience?

No. Our Classical Pilates sessions are approachable and adaptable. You do not need to be advanced, flexible, or practice Pilates every day.

Do I have to participate in everything?

No. We encourage you to experience the programming, but this is your retreat too. You are always allowed to listen to what your body needs.

Will I have time alone?

Yes. Spacious time is intentionally built into every day for rest, beach walks, pool time, exploring, reading, massages, or simply being by yourself.

Is this a very spiritual retreat?

We incorporate practices like EFT Tapping, breathwork, sound healing, and cacao, but you do not need to hold any particular spiritual beliefs to participate. Come curious and take what resonates.

What airport should I fly into?

You can fly into either Tulum International Airport (TQO) or Cancun International Airport (CUN). Arrival details will be collected closer to November to organize shared shuttles.

Are all meals included?

Three fresh meals are included each day, with the exception of one evening dinner off-site in Tulum, giving everyone a chance to experience local dining together.

Arrive on November 11th to Cancun (CUN) 90 minute ride to Amansala 

or 

TULTUM (TQO) Airport 45 minute ride to Amansala

Transportation to & from Amansala is not included. Amansala awill arrange shuttles which range from about $60 to $160 depending on shared arrivals. 

Air conditioning at Amansala is available nightly from 9:30 - PM to 7:30 AM.

24 hour Air conditioning is an extra optional charge at $25 a day. Just let your retreat hosts know if you would like to include this.

Reserve your room with a $555 non-refundable deposit. Final payment will be due September 29th, 2026. 

Cancellations before then (9/29/26) are refundable minus the $555 deposit; after that, all bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Here is a link to retreat attendees that will answer even more questions that you may have: LETTER TO YOGIS