Somatic Wellness and Adventure Retreat

MEXICO
February 12-19, 2022
Somatic Wellness and Adventure Retreat

Join James Knight, founder of Gentle Somatic Yoga, for an exotic, inspiring, and healing Somatic Wellness and Adventure Retreat for eight days and seven nights. 

Enjoy a week of Somatic Movement, pampering, and adventure all the while relaxing into the simple beauty and magic of life at an elegant, eco-friendly retreat center off the coast of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. 

Only accessible by a short boat ride (which we arrange for you), the retreat center has breath-taking ocean-front rooms, open-air yoga studios, a meditation cabin, easy access to the beach, a pool overlooking the ocean, the most delicious cuisine, the kindest, caring staff…  and so much more!

This gentle and restorative yoga retreat will allow you to connect with what is truly important to you as you take time to unplug, peel away the layers of the everyday hustle and bustle, and settle into a slower rhythm of life. Practicing mindful movement and meditation twice a day (with an exception of a free day to explore on your own) will also set the stage for transformation, as each participant will drop into deeper states of peace and wellbeing. 

This is a wonderful opportunity to de-stress, make new friends, and try new things… with options for: 
 
  • Snorkeling 
  • Dolphin and whale tours
  • Massage and spa treatments
  • Nearby excursions with jungle hikes
  • Sweat lodge with bonfire by the beach afterwards
  • Cooking lessons, and much more! 

This is also a beautiful opportunity to eat delicious, healthy, vegetarian/vegan cuisine, although there will be chicken and fish options included on the menu. Rates are in USD and include accommodations, meals, yoga, ground/boat transfers, and taxes. Airfare and gratuities to staff are not included.

***Please feel free to bring your friend, spouse, or family member with you. All of the activities, every day (including yoga & meditation), are optional for every  participant. We want you to come and enjoy a pace that feels comfortable for you and your loved ones!***

Please note: (posted on Dec. 7, 2021) James Knight has been to this part of Mexico 3 times from July – December 2021 and reports that it is very safe to travel to this part of the world. Covid protocols are consistently enforced. For your convenience we have a doctor coming to the Retreat Center on Friday, Feb. 18th for those that choose air travel and need a Covid test before returning home. As well, most of our activities are outdoors, including the gorgeous open-air yoga studios.

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Xinalani
ABOUT THE RESORT

One of Mexico's Top Wellness Resort & Yoga Retreats

Xinalani is one of the foremost world-class yoga retreat centers in Mexico. This gorgeous resort is a eco-friendly hideaway with beautiful rooms, 6 amazing yoga studios immersed in nature, and healthy food. As a wellness resort they provide an extraordinary setting to all who are dedicated to spiritual transformation and personal growth. Join us in paradise and nurture your wellbeing!
DETAILS

Xinalani is only 12 miles south of Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) and can only be accessible by a boat taxi. You will be dropped off on Xinalani's private beach and your luggage will be brought to your room. Make sure you wear something you don't mind getting wet from the waist down (usually the taxi driver will pull all the way up to the sand and you'll only get your feet and shins wet). Personalized transportation is included in the price for the Retreat and you will be escorted from the airport to Xinalani. 

You must arrive in Puerto Vallarta by 4:30pm to take the last boat taxi to the Resort. If your plane lands after that time, you'll need to come a day early and spend the night in Puerto Vallarta. Some participants may want to do this anyway and enjoy the festive culture of Puerto Vallarta before the retreat. We can suggest hotels for you. If this is the case you will need to take a taxi to the marina at a designated time to catch the boat taxi to Xinalani. 
EXPLORE 
COVID Protocol

Covid-19 Tests are available from Monday through Friday on site at Xinalani through prior appointment.

If you are traveling back to the United States or Canada, you will need a coronavirus test for travel. Please make an appointment with us during the reservation process or as soon as possible. You must take a test within 72 hours preceding your flight. We work with Puerto Vallarta Laboratory Sanlor to provide Covid-19 tests for our guests. They offer the best rates in town and they can come to the resort from Monday through Friday for an additional fee.

If Covid-19 Tests are not available at the resort (i.e. Saturdays and Sundays) you can get them directly at the Laboratory or at the Airport.

Remember the resort is only accessible by boat.

Learn more here https://xinalaniretreat.com/blog/covid-19-testing-in-xinalani-puerto-vallarta/
SLEEP
Choose from a variety of rooms:
  • Beach Casitas Single or Double
  • Eco Chic Single or Double
  • Petite Suite Single or Double
  • Deluxe Single or Double
  • Small Palapa (4 single beds)
  • Large Palapa (8 single beds)
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HANG SPACE
Drinks at a seaside bar or at the infinity edge pool, lounge chairs on the beach... there are plenty of spots to kick off your shoes and relax...
EAT & DRINK
Eating is an act of celebration at Xinalani. They cook with love, and believe that every meal should be an opportunity to nourish both body and soul. After all, food is one of the main sources of prana: the vital life energy that fuels our physical and mental wellbeing.
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A WEEK IN THE LIFE
ADVENTURES
WATER SPORTS
SNORKELING
SEA LIFE
WHALE TOURS
SELF-CARE
MASSAGES
OUTDOORS
JUNGLE HIKES
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Somatic Wellness and Adventure Retreat
Near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico February 12-19, 2022
About Your Facilitator:

James Knight, founder of Gentle Somatic Yoga®, is one of the pioneers to bridge Somatics and yoga. He is a Yoga Teacher, Certified Hanna Somatic Educator, and Integrative Therapist. His passion is to inspire and encourage others to live a fulfilling life of physical, emotional and spiritual freedom.
 
From his combined experience as a lifelong yogi, intuitive bodyworker, body-oriented psychotherapist, movement educator and author, James created an easy and reliable method that reverses the cause and effects of muscular pain, stiffness, and other tension-based conditions. Often the results are immediate and long-lasting.  

RATES FOR 7 NIGHTS

**We have a limited amount of rooms alloted to us. Most are already booked, however we can contact the Retreat Center to see if there have been any cancellations. This retreat will sell-out so reserve now!**

SINGLE OCCUPANCY

per person

SMALL PALAPA: 4 people, co-ed or same sex, dorm style* $1,555

DELUXE ROOM ~ $2,255

PETITE SUITE ~ $2,675

ECO CHIC SUITE ~ $3,130

PRIVATE BEACH CASITA ~ $3,655

*NOTE: All four (4) spots must be filled in order to reserve the Small Palapa. If not, the participant will be required to upgrade another accommodation. 

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

per person

LARGE PALAPA:  sleeps up to 8 people. Co-ed dorm style* $1,450

DELUXE ROOM ~ $1,695

PETITE SUITE ~ $1,905

ECO CHIC SUITE ~ $2,255

PRIVATE BEACH CASITA ~ $2,605

*NOTE: Anyone from both Retreats can book this accommodation. Please inquire if you'd like to know how many people reserved a space.  
INCLUDES
Selected
Accomodation
3 deliciously healthful meals served daily
Coffee, tea, fruit and granola available all day
2 daily movement
classes
Airport transfers and boat taxi ride to retreat center
All taxes
Luggage brought to your room from the boat
KAYAK
Snorkel Equipment
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A DAY IN YOUR YOGA RETREAT
7:00 to 8:00

Morning Coffee / Tea
8:30 to 9:45

Morning Movement Class
10:00 to 11:00

Breakfast
11:00 to 4:30

Free Time/Planned Excursions
2:30 to 3:30

Lunch
5:30 to 7:00

Afternoon/Evening
Class optional: TBA
7:30 to 8:30

Dinner
Sunday through Friday afternoon, optional excursions will be planned for those that would like to join (subject to change). These activities are an additional cost.

  • Sunday: Whale watching or Fishing
  • Monday: Puerto Vallarta:  Botanical Gardens
  • Tuesday:  Puerto Vallarta: Zip Line
  • Wednesday Evening: Bon Fire on Beach during Full Moon
  • Thursday: Spend the day in Yelapa: a nearby beach village with river, waterfalls, and snorkeling
  • Friday Evening: After dinner celebration

There are also:

  • Spa Treatments
  • Cooking lessons
  • Kayaking
  • And more...

Although these are excursions we picked for you to join if you wish, there are others to choose from. The staff at Xinalani is very accommodating.




PLEASE NOTE: We are sold out of the rooms we had blocked off. There is a possibility of rooms becoming available. Please use this LINK * to inquire.

The balance is due after we receive your inquiry. If a room is still available, a payment link will be emailed to you.

Beach Casita ~ king bed 

$2605 - $3655 pp
*Please use this link to inquire before booking.

Luxury and privacy with spectacular ocean views.


These beach casitas are enclosed with walls and windows (option to keep them all open), have a private patio with plunge pool, AC, a king sized bed with mosquito netting, a hammock, desk, private bathroom with an open-air shower and a closet. 
Eco Chic ~ single or double

$2255 - $3130 pp
*Please use this link to inquire before booking.



Private and comfortable open-air suites with amazing views to the ocean.

These spacious open-air casitas have spectacular ocean views. Each has one king size bed and the option to add a single bed if you're not a couple.

All rooms have a private terrace, hammock, sitting area, private bathroom, and closet.

Petite Suite ~ single or double

$1905 - $2675 pp
SOLD OUT

Private and spacious suites surrounded by jungle.

Petite Suites are small open air casitas with amazing ocean and jungle views. They are equipped with two double beds with beautiful mosquito netting. They feature a private terrace, hammock, closet, zen sitting area and a private bathroom.

Deluxe Room~ single or double 

$1695 - $2255 pp
*Please use this link to inquire before booking.

Cozy Rooms located near the restaurant and beach club.

Perfect for budget-savvy travelers. Open-air private rooms featuring either two single beds or one double bed with mosquito netting, a table with two chairs, hammock,  spacious bathroom, open-air shower and sitting desk.

Small Palapa: 4 beds  dorm style*

$1555

4 beds available
SOLD OUT


This Small Palapa is a large co-ed (or same sex if reserved in advance) open-air room equipped with 4 comfy single beds, making it the best choice for a group of friends, 2 couples, or a family. Each bed has a mosquito net and nightstand. Located high on the mountain and accessible only by stairs, this room is the closest to the yoga studios. It has a large terrace, hammock, and a spacious bathroom with an open-air shower.

Large Palapa: 8 beds dorm style**

$1450 pp
SOLD OUT

The Big Palapa is a spacious, 880 sq. ft. dorm-style co-ed (although the retreat staff told us 85 % of the time it is only occupied by women) room with amazing ocean and jungle views. It is located high on the mountain. It has two bathrooms with open-air showers. Each bed has its own mosquito netting, nightstand and a drawer under the bed. It’s the best option for budget-savvy and community-seeking yogis and travelers.

*Small Palapa: All four beds must be filled in order for us to reserve the Small Palapa. If not, participants will be required to upgrade another accommodation. Participant will be notified by Feb. 1, 2022 if this should occur. 
**Large Palapa fits 1-8 people. Some or all beds may be filled. There is another yoga retreat happening at the same time as ours. Anyone from both Retreats can book this accommodation. Please inquire if you'd like to know how many people reserved a space.
Please enter your information below to secure your room and spot in the retreat. We will inquire if there are rooms available.
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Our cancellation policy is as follows: Payment is due immediately upon receiving the payment link once we can confirm there are additional rooms available. We are 60 days out from the retreat. $500 of your payment is non-refundable and additional refund requests will be subject to the same cancellation fees we are responsible for to the retreat center. Depending on how many days out we are, there may be no refund.
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