Sarah Oleson is a world-class yoga teacher, and the Xinalani Eco Resort is a beautiful escape nestled into a lush jungle at the edge of turquoise waters. The classes are beautifully sequenced and thoughtfully themed, and shared with Stephanie Paolini, another deeply skilled, wholly developed yoga teacher. The food is healthy, varied, and tasty, with plenty of protein options. The rooms feel appropriately luxurious and have jaw dropping views. There are plentiful options for relaxation and adventure, though I do think some of the resort excursions are a touch pricey. But you can just relax at the beach or pool with a journal and book and not worry about a thing for this moment in time.
This retreat with Sarah and Stephanie was a life changing experience. From the serene setting of jungle and beach to the carefully curated yoga practices each day, everything was peace-inducing. The group of individuals drawn to Sarah’s retreat was also so incredible. The food was wonderful and plentiful and I enjoyed the opportunities provided for excursions as well as the permission to relax through the day and evening. I returned home from this week with a full heart.
Amazing experience! Sarah curated such a powerful and grounding week of yoga, community, calmness, and adventure. Highly recommend! Xinalani was gorgeous and unique, perfectly situated between the jungle and quiet beaches.