This SOULSTOKED heart adventure begins in the culturally rich Yucatan capital city of Merida, located near the Gulf of Mexico. A driver will pick you up from the airport and bring you to our first retreat location ~ Casa Lucia, a beautiful boutique style hotel located nearby in the Merida city center. Upon your arrival to Casa Lucia you will have time to settle into your space, meet your retreat roommate, relax and unwind from travel. We’ll come together in the evening for our welcome dinner where we will connect and discuss the itinerary and details about the incredible week ahead. After dinner we will wind down with a grounding Yin Yoga practice to relax and prepare the mind/body for rest. 

Bless the morning with an energizing flow style yoga practice and then nourish the body with a delicious breakfast. After breakfast we will pack our bags before embarking on a walking tour through the culturally rich city of Merida where we will visit unique, local artisan markets along the way. After the city tour, transportation will be provided from Merida to the second retreat location tucked away in the jungle. Okaan Resort is roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes drive away from Casa Lucia, and is located less than 10 minutes away from one of the most famous of the Mayan City ruins, Chichen Itza which we will explore in the coming days. Surrounded by lush green jungle, it is here at Okaan Resort where we will immerse in grounding, Earth element inspired energy that we will explore on and off the mat for the next three days. 

Upon check in we will take a short tour of the grounds to become acquainted with our new retreat home, which will serve as our base for the next few days. Following the tour you will have downtime to relax and unwind before we come together for a gentle yoga practice and opening ceremony before enjoying another tasty gourmet dinner together on the grounds.

Today we will begin to connect to the Water and Space element on and well beyond the mat. Begin the day with an awakening breath work practice paired with an invigorating yoga flow before heading off to enjoy another soul nourishing breakfast at Okaan Resort. After breakfast we will continue to tap into the elements by swimming in two breathtaking Cenotes “swimming caves” hugged by deep green and lush foliage of the jungle ~ Yokdzonot Cenote and Santuario Tzukan Cenote.Here you will be able to swim and even snorkel inside the cenote and relax before we head off to a very special lunch inside a local home.

Following our cenote adventure you will have the unique opportunity to learn how to make traditional Mayan inspired dishes during our private cooking class inside a local home! Here we will learn how to make dishes such as: Cochinita Pibil, Salbutes and then enjoy our culinary creations together before heading back to Okaan Resort. Upon returning from the day’s adventures you will have time to decompress, relax, journal and reflect on your experiences and explorations. We will come together in the evening for a relaxing Yin Yoga and meditation practice to reflect and integrate all of the movement from the day before we gather to enjoy another yummy, freshly prepared dinner. 

Today is all about the embodiment of Solar Energy, tapping into the fierce yet subtle, powerful and graceful element of FIRE. Begin the morning with an energizing, core activated flow style practice inspired by Agni ~ Fire within, followed by another amazing breakfast to nourish the body from the inside out! After breakfast, prepare a small day pack equipped with water/snacks/camera etc, put on comfortable footwear and get ready to explore the ancient ruins of the historical Mayan city,  Chichen Itza . Here we will walk and explore the grounds extensively, learning about one of the most iconic civilizations from the past, filled with architectural marvels, expansive history and deep ancient secrets. Fun Fact: In July 2007, Chichen Itza gained recognition as one of the “New 7 Wonders of the World” and is now one of the most highly visited archeological sites in Mexico today. Some notable highlights that we will visit within the grounds of Chichen Itza include but are not limited to:

• Temple of Kukulkan
• Tomb of the High Priest
• La Iglesia
• Casa Colorada
• Court of the Thousand Columns

After Chichen Itza we will head back to Okaan Resort and the rest of the day is yours to relax, reflect and do as you please. You will have the option to join Brittany in the yoga space for an optional arm balance workshop in the afternoon OR you may choose to spend time journaling, hanging by the pool, reading in a hammock, connecting to your personal practice, or consider visiting the spa located on the grounds to unwind even more (Spa services such as sauna, facials, massage and more are available at an additional cost). We will join forces later in the evening for another soul nourishing dinner and close the day with a cooling Yin Yoga and meditation practice infused with a relaxing sound healing experience to bring all of the day’s fire energy into balance.

Begin the day checking in with the energetic body through breath work and meditation and connect to the physical body with a juicy slow flow yoga practice inspired by the Air and Space Element. Following morning yoga, we will come together for breakfast where we will go over the schedule for the remaining days ahead. After breakfast we will pack up and prepare for transport from Okaan Resort to our third and final location, Ixchel Beach Hotel located on the beautiful tropical island of Isla de Mujeres. 

Upon arrival in Cancun we will board the ferry that will transport us to the picturesque island draped in beautiful white sand beaches and surrounded by glistening, warm, turquoise colored water. After check in the rest of the day is yours to relax and unwind from a day full of travel. Lounge on the beach beneath the shade of a palm with a cold beverage, search for treasures from the sea along the shore, check out local shops/vendors for unique gifts/keepsakes or for an additional cost, if your feeling energized you may consider renting a stand up paddle board, kayak or snorkel gear for an epic solo adventure or with one of your new friends! We will come together in the evening for soothing Yin style practice to center the mind and relax the body from travel before heading off to dinner together.

Today will be a truly immersive and expansive experience connecting to Flow State energy inspired directly by the Water Element itself! Begin the day with a full body Water Element inspired yoga flow and meditation in preparation for a really exciting and adventurous day ahead! Following morning practice we will enjoy an energizing and healthy breakfast to nourish the whole body, preparing for a really exciting day out on the water.  After breakfast, grab your swimsuit and pack up a small day pack equipped with camera/towel/sunscreen/snacks etc. in preparation for a truly transformational day out on and in the water where we will have the unique and incredible opportunity to free swim/snorkel with Whale Sharks twice throughout the day!

*Fun Fact: These majestic creatures are actually not even whales, but rather the largest fish species on the planet. These magnificent gentle giants of the sea can grow up to 35 feet in length and weigh up to 20, 000 pounds and YOU have the incredible opportunity to join forces with them in the water! 

After a magical whale shark connection experience we will stop at a beach along the way to enjoy lunch that will include some super fresh ceviche and a cold beverage before heading back towards the hotel. After the boat drops us off at the hotel, the rest of the day is yours to relax, reflect and digest the truly unforgettable experience you just had in the water with the Whale Sharks. We will come together in the evening at an outdoor beachfront yoga space for our closing ceremony infused with a short yin yoga practice infused with sound healing and meditation before heading off to our final retreat family dinner at a nearby location.

May we bless the morning together and commemorate our final day in paradise through an intentionally crafted practice designed to nourish body, mind and spirit. This week’s final heart offering will be a unique and creative blend of mindful movement, meditation, breath and sound, inspired by the energy from all of the elements that we explored throughout the week. After practice let’s come together to reflect on an incredibly transformative week together over one last retreat family breakfast. Before packing up we will all say our goodbyes and the rest of the day is yours. If the airport is your next destination we will arrange transportation specific to your itinerary.