New Moon Women Of Wisdom Yoga Retreat
February 21 -27, 2027
Please read the complete retreat description on my website The Daily Downward Dog.
What’s Included
6 nights of luxurious accommodations at Mahai Retreat (Mahahual, Mexico)
Fresh, nourishing vegetarian/vegan meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Sunrise breath and meditation sessions
Inspirational morning yoga and pranayama practices with Maria (except for the Bacalar excursion day)
Five workshops: Herbalism and Plant medicine with Cacao Ceremony, Blissful Breathing to create space for change in your body, mind, and spirit, Somatic Healing Techniques to reset the nervous system, Meditation with a Mala, and The Wild Apothecary
Moon Ceremony with live music
Womb Wisdom Ceremony
Guided day trip to a sacred Mayan pyramid, and to Bacalar Lagoon – an adventure to one of the most magical bodies of water in all of Mexico.
Guided Snorkeling trip – explore the MesoAmerican Reef just off the beautiful shores of Mahai
Sunset and star gazing gatherings for reflection and connection
Evening Musical Sessions that include a Restorative Sound Bath and live concert.
Fire Circle
Support with travel coordination and local transport
- Travel to Mahai Retreat (Mahahual, Mexico)
- Alcoholic drinks (this is an alchohol-free retreat)
- Massages or other treatments
- Food off-site on excursions. Lunch on the day of the Bacalar excursion will be on your own.
- Personal, medical, or trip cancellation insurance (REQUIRED!)
- Souvenirs
- Any extra tips you’d like to give for the retreat staff
Getting Here
I recommend flying into Tulum Airport (TQO) for the most direct route, approximately 2.5 hours by car. Other nearby options include: Chetumal Airport (CTM) – approximately 2 hours by car, or Cancún Airport (CUN) – approximately 4 hours by car.
Shuttle Options
On Arrival Day, shared group shuttles will be available from Tulum Airport (TQO) to MAHAI and from Cancun (CUN) to MAHAI. These are scheduled to align with guest arrival times, so you’ll wait no more than 2 hours for your ride.
Group Shuttle: $65–$130 USD per person (price varies by number of guests and airport)
For group transport on February 21, all arrivals to Tulum, Cancun, and Chetumal should arrive between 1 PM and 5 PM. Departures from Mahai Retreat on Saturday, February 27, will be between 10 AM and 2 PM.
Prefer a more flexible option? Mahai also offers private car service: Private Transfer: $200–$300 USD per vehicle (1–3 passengers)
It is also possible to take a bus from either Cancun Airport or Tulum Airport to Mahahual, and from there a taxi to Mahai.
The Mahai staff and I will work with you to schedule the option that best meets your needs, and bill separately for the transportation costs.
Maria Santoferraro, joy spreader, E-RYT 500 yoga teacher, storyteller, and always a practicing yoga student, lives in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. After spending over 25 years as a stressed-out corporate executive, she needed a detox from an unhealthy Blackberry addiction, lack of sleep, and an aching back caused by scoliosis. She sought out a healthier lifestyle and is grateful to have found her physical and spiritual release through yoga. Today, she is living a balanced and blissful life, teaching yoga, leading international yoga retreats, and providing inspiration on a Substack page titled We're All Just Here to Help. Her playful, heart-opening teaching combines meditation, breath, alignment, and asana in slow-flowing Hatha yoga classes that incorporate inspirational class themes, music, chanting, and smiling.
