Yoga at the Xinalani Retreat Center in Puerto Vallarta
Tapas Soul Retreat
April 7th-14th, 2012
Tapas is any kind of devoted discipline that brings about internal change and is manifested in the external world. Each day, we will gather together to create community through our yoga practice. We will dig deep into our yoga postures, and look within ourselves with Satya (truthfulness). Often times the emotional and physical stress circulating in our body rises to the surface and we can find a release like no other with emotions ranging from serotonin/endorphin highs to satisfying tears. In addition, immerse yourself in the beauty of the ocean-side, tropical splendor in Mexico.
Join Trish for a week-long escape focused on yoga, journaling and the art of change with truly fantastic off-site excursions. With one to two daily yoga sessions and plenty of time dedicated to renewal, you are destined to have a divine experience! We hope that you will join us for this unforgettable adventure!
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About Xinalani Retreat
The name Xinalani comes from the Nahuatl word Xinaloani that means “seed”. It is pronounced shee-nah-lah-nee. They believe this world could be better if everybody planted and grew a seed inside themselves and let love blossom around it. Xinalani is a Yoga Retreat Center, conceived as a tropical haven to host personal retreats, group wellness retreats and mind & body workshops. Xinalani is a beach resort filled with serenity that shelters groups and individuals in their search for a more balanced life style. Immersed in a natural environment, the spectacular views of Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay will inspire your retreat. Xinalani's beach yoga retreat center is set amongst 10 acres of splendid unspoiled jungle on the southern shore of Banderas Bay in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Only 12 miles south of Puerto Vallarta International Airport & Marina, Xinalani Retreat quiet waters and pristine sand beach can be accessed solely by boat. Banderas Bay is a remarkable biodiversity hot spot in the Mexican Pacific Coast
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Sample Schedule with 2 practices
| 6:15 AM - 8:00 AM |
Yoga Practice 1
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Breakfast is served
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8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Free Time
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Lunch is served
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4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Yoga Practice 2
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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Dinner is served
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8:00 PM on
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Free Time
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| Sample Schedule with 1 practice
| 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM |
Yoga Practice 1
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Breakfast is served |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free Time
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Lunch is served
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2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free Time
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| 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
Dinner is served |
| 8:00 PM on |
Free Time |
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The beauty found in Xinalani Retreat is the art of making our vacation space a sanctuary for the soul, where we can escape the discord and stress of modern life. Xinalani provides a place where we can seek new meaning for our lives and restore the mind-body balance. Living Xinalani introduces us to the simplicity, naturalness and depth of beauty found in every day life. A place for quiet contemplation where we can search for inner truth. Your registration includes your transportation to and from the airport, your accommodations, your meals, and your yoga. Your flight, spa services, and excursions are extra.
Accommodations
Xinalani has 14 ocean front rooms, with a total capacity of 32 people. All the accommodations are beachfront, spacious, palm-thatched cabins floating on stilts. Their suites were designed with refined elegance and built and furnished by local artisans. Their cozy interiors inspire feelings of calm and serenity. You will enjoy the closeness of the natural elements, the stimulation of the open-air private showers and the stunning views of Puerto Vallarta and the Pacific Ocean from your terrace.
All of the Private suites are designed for double occupancy. Double beds cannot be joined into king size beds and they cannot add extra single beds. There are two categories you will have to chose from, the Petite Suites or the luxurious Eco-Chic Suites. Those two standards differ by their size, their bedding options, their location on the property, and their ammenities.
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Petite Suites
They are 350sq ft. and equipped with two double beds, a private terrace with an Ocean/Jungle view, a hammock, a sitting area, a complete private bathroom and a closet. There are 5 petite suites (all doubles) on property.
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Eco-Chic Suites
Eco-Chic Suites are the higher end rooms and there are 7 on property. They are characterized by a spectacular ocean view, and a unique zen-chic setting. They are equipped either with one king size bed, or two double beds. All Eco-Chic suites are 525 sq ft, and have a private terrace, a hammock, a sitting area, a private bathroom and a closet. They have amazing settings. All Eco-Chic Suites have free access to Wi-Fi.
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Big Palapa
Big Palapa is a spacious, dorm-style room (880 sq ft) that inspires community and friendship. It features 8 very comfortable single beds each with its own mosquito netting providing lots of privacy. There’s a single drawer below each bed to store personal belongings. With a great view of the jungle and the ocean, the Big Palapa is the perfect option for cost-wary travelers that don’t mind sharing their room. It has 2 bathrooms and can be co-ed or strictly girls. The total capacity is 8 people and the minimal occupancy required to open it for a retreat is 4 people. Big Palapa guests don't get access to Wi-Fi from their room but they generally don't mind walking to the dining patio tor the beach club to have free access to the internet.
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Meals
Xinalani’s cuisine takes the folklore and tasty ingredients of the traditional mexican recipes and integrates them with an original accent to a healthy energetical diet. A menu you will find unique and delicious. Their meals are gourmet vegetarian and may include fresh fish and seafood. Their chef is well versed into principles of raw food, ayurveda cuisine and macrobiotics. They are open to suggestions and special diets adaptations.
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Yoga Halls and Props
Come and enjoy the unique 1,302 sq ft (121 m2) yoga studio set uphill amidst the deep jungle vegetation. It can comfortably hold up to 40 students. Practicing and learning in Xinalani Retreat, is a truly enriching experience, the awe-inspiring mind & body studio was tastefully designed to infuse peace and serenity. With a panoramic view to the jungle and ocean, your practices are a fascinating journey. It is equipped with four walls for handstand or headstand practice!! Plan on seeing the world from a different view!!
Props
We are granted exclusive access to the studio and may use the yoga props as needed. Xinalani will provide yoga mats, straps, blankets, blocks and meditation cushions.
Meditation Pathways
Xinalani Retreat property offers several jungle paths and secret meditation hideaways for individual contemplation. These places are for guests to enjoy; maintaining the proper peace and quiet.
Sunset Yoga Ceremony
Sunset yoga practices and beach yoga are unique delights. The murmur of the jungle at dusk unified with the rhythm of the waves is the perfect organic soundtrack of your evening practice. Open your eyes after an exquisite savasana, enjoy the dim amber lighting of the palm thatched ceiling, and mindfully bring your renewed joie de vivre down to the beach in a devoted walk towards felicity. This is your sanctuary time and your week to unwind and relax.
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Spa and Amenities
Their array of treatments, massages and facials help our guests relax, detox, heal, and reach a greater sense of mind-body balance through their stay. Spa Products combine adherence to Ayurvedic principles based on an ancient eastern philosophy with the finest quality ingredients from nature, delivering a holistic approach to wellness that results in outer radiance and inner serenity.
Product features:
-All formulated with organic ingredients where ever possible
-No synthetic fragrances or dyes are used in the products
-Essential oils used are of therapeutic grade
-All products are Dermatologist tested
Spa services range from $45.00 - $120.00. Typical tips left for your bodyworkers is anywhere from $15 -$30 per service. We have provided a spa service menu below for your browsing pleasure!
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Tours and Excursions
For guests who love exciting jungle and sea adventures, they offer tours in and out of Xinalani’s limits. Whether it’s whale watching, bird watching, horse-back riding or snorkeling, you will enjoy our tailor-made excursions. They are specially designed to be a unique and sensitive approach to the biodiversity of Banderas Bay. During the summer season, sea turtles nest on Xinalani beach and guests are invited to participate in the hatchlings release to the Pacific Ocean.
Surfing
Xinalani is located just in front of a surf point. The waves start in November and end in April. Seasoned surfers as well as beginning wave riders will enjoy their front yard break!
Marietas & Los Arcos Eco-Discovery
Discover two of the most beautiful bio-diverse habitats in Banderas Bay with a true adventure and sightseeing tour. The Marietas Islands are one of the most important sites of bird conservation in Mexico harboring 85 bird species. They are also home of one of the largest colonies of Brown Bobby. Los Arcos, a cluster of granite islands, are a beautiful marine reserve located 15 minutes away from Xinalani Retreat. It is the perfect place for snorkeling and scuba diving.
Horseback Riding & Waterfalls
Ride a horse and visit Xinalani surrounding jungle, cross the Quimixto River and climb up to reach a natural waterfall that will refresh all your senses.
Water Sports
Xinalani Retreat is located in Banderas Bay, a sanctuary for marine life. Their warm and crystalline waters make them a perfect spot for kayaking, snorkeling and scuba diving all year round inside the natural habitat of majestic giant manta rays, sea turtles and exotic tropical fish.
Jungle Hiking
Discover the jungle in a meditative promenade. Get to know different endemic trees and plants while enjoying wonderful ocean views and hearing, at the same time, the energetic shouts of the green macaws.
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Facts You Need To Know
Passport:
The Government of Mexico requires that all foreign visitors must present a valid passport for entrance into the country. Passport must be valid for at least 90 days past your stay.
Booking your flight:
You are responsible for your own airfare booking. Airfare is not included in the price of your retreat. Your arrival flight should land no later than 4:30pm and your departure flight should take off no earlier than 11am. This is due to boat and taxi services that will bring you to and from Xinalani. If you are wanting to know when others are traveling so you don’t have to travel alone, contact Trish.
Airport Transportation: How do you get to Xinalani?
Xinalani is only accessible by boat, there is no road leading to the resort. To make their transfer easier, guests should book an arrival flight that lands no later than 4:30 PM and a departure flight that takes off no earlier than 11:00 AM.
Our VIP Transfer Service
We have chosen their escorted service, Xinalani will arrange a personalized special service for you to be transferred from the airport to the resort. The service includes
-Transfer by taxi or van from the airport to the pier at Marina Vallarta or Boca de Tomatlán
-Transfer by boat from the pier to Xinalani
-Return to the airport at the end of the retreat.
-Cost: $100 per person and this is included in your registration.
-No need to pay the drivers, the fee is included in your registration.
Arrival/Departure at Xinalani:
Check in is at 4:00 PM
Check out is at 11:30 AM.
What To Bring With You
Valid Passport (we may have mentioned this before)
Flashlight
Alarm Clock
Sunscreen and hat
Bathing Suit
Yoga Clothes
Warm sweaters/sweatshirt for the evenings
Insect repellent
Toiletries
Journal
Pen
If planning on joining any of the eco-tours:
Day Pack
Walking or hiking boots
Sandals with straps
Other Financial Needs To Consider:
Tips for services, tour guides, and spa staff are additional. It is recommenced that a $15 per night staff tip be given per person so for this retreat a tip of $100 is suggested. This tip goes to all the behinds the scenes staff: the cooks, groundskeepers, housekeeping, etc. Tips for spa services can be paid to the provider directly in cash or you can add that to your bill and indicate the provider and tip amount. Typical spa provider tips range from $15 - $30 per service.
Accepted Forms of Payment:
Xinalani accepts Visa, Mastercard, cash in US Dollars and/or Mexican Pesos. They DO NOT accept American Express, Discover, personal checks, and travelers checks.
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Retreat Registration
The cost of your retreat includes: airport transportation to and from the airport, your accommodations, your meals, and your yoga. Your retreat registration is determined by type of suite and number of occupants. Please remember that your flight, spa services, and excursions are extra.
| Petite Suites |
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| 2 double beds |
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single |
$2,000.00 |
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double |
$1,475.00 |
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| Eco-Chic Suites |
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| 1 king or 2 double beds |
Occupancy |
Rate per person |
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single |
$2,525.00 |
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double |
$1,650.00 |
| Big Palapa |
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| 8 single beds |
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Rate per person |
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single |
$1,230.00 |
Click here to make your non-refundalbe deposit or your pay your full registration!
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