Upcoming Workshops and Retreats

Alma y Corazon: A Journey of Remembrance with Denika Tamayo, Marjorie Sierra & Sofia Zarina Mondragon

October 24 – 29, 2026



Experience a transformative week of renewal with Mujeres de Medicina, a collective weaving ancestral wisdom with modern wellness. Heart-opening cacao, nourishing breathwork, and somatic practice serve as gentle invitations—never expectations. Rest in eco-luxury, savor organic meals, and reconnect with nature’s rhythm—grounded, restored, and held by the medicine of community and the land.

Nature Immersion Yoga Retreat with Haein Shin, Judith Secanell, and Mónica de la Paz

October 24 – 29, 2026

Join us at Playa Viva, an award-winning eco-luxury sanctuary on Mexico’s southwest coast, where the Pacific Ocean meets a protected marine turtle sanctuary. Surrounded by lush tropical nature and permaculture land, this retreat offers a break from busy modern life and space for real transformation. A restorative escape to reconnect with yourself through yoga, nature, and deep rest.

Finding Thyme with Chef Even Henessey

October 31 – November 5, 2026

Finding Thyme is a culinary travel company that facilitates an exploration of the natural world and local communities using the connective and restorative power of food and cooking. Chef Even will collaborate with the Playa Viva team to create cooking classes that celebrate Mexican cuisine, and guests will tour the on-site permaculture farm and learn about the hotel's 'Food as Medicine' concept. The retreat also falls over Dia de los Muertos, a celebration not to be missed.

Aerial Fitness Wellness Retreat with Ruby Negrete and Amanda Taylor

November 8 – 12, 2026



Join AIR® Aerial Fitness Chicago retreat leaders Ruby Negrete and Amanda Taylor for an immersive experience at Playa Viva. Our Aerial Yoga/Fitness Wellness Retreat is a chance to step away from your day-to-day life to reset & recharge. Expect to disconnect & reconnect with yourself on the oceanfront at Playa Viva while attending daily aerial yoga and fitness classes, group meditations, and more. During downtime, retreat participants can book excursions through Playa Viva, take a nap under a palapa on the beach, hang out at the pool, & more.

Radiant Renewal 2026: Living From Eros with Carla Wainwright

November 8 – 14, 2026



A week to come home to your own aliveness. This is a retreat for the woman 40+ who is ready to feel like herself again - desire, creativity, and vitality, not as something to chase, but as intelligence you already carry. Through embodied practice, honest conversation, and real rest, you'll be invited back into your body and being. Held with warmth and spaciousness at the centre of everything.

RESET: The Drea Method with Drea Wheeler

December 17 - 20, 2026

Drea Wheeler is the founder of The Drea Method and creator of RESET, an intimate wellness experience designed to help women slow down, reconnect, and remember themselves. Blending intentional movement, nervous system restoration, nature, and meaningful connection, Drea’s mission is to create experiences that leave women feeling different than when they arrived.

Infinite Heart Yoga & Yoga Nidra Retreat with Emily Wright

January 16 - 22, 2027

My greatest guides are creativity, honesty and compassion, and I strive to bring each to every space I hold for healing and growth.

I have been teaching yoga since 2012 and am devoted to being a lifelong student. I have fallen in love with many healing modalities, movement practices and developmental techniques that I bring to my offerings.

Whether private 1:1 or group work, weekly studio classes or retreats, I enjoy creatively combining disciplines to meet the unique needs and goals for each student. These might include — Yoga asana rooted in the lineage of ashtanga vinyasa, Pranayama, dance, meditation and integral coaching.

As a teacher and coach, my mission is to see the freedom and peace found in practice as a catalyst for creatively contributing to the greater good.  

Regenerative Retreat with Stephanie Henriksen and Sarah Cranston

January 23 - 30, 2027

Join Modo Yoga teachers Sarah and Stephanie for a week of movement, regeneration and relaxation on Mexico's Pacific Coast. Each day will feature two movement practices (a range of hatha, flow, yin and pilates classes), nourishing farm-to-table meals and opportunities for rest and off-site adventures booked through Playa Viva. Whether you're seeking to restore your energy, reconnect with yourself, or build community with like-minded people, you'll return home feeling renewed and fulfilled. 

The Rhythm Retreat with Lara Heimann and Kristin Williams

January 30 - February 6, 2027

The Rhythm Retreat is an invitation to reconnect with the natural intelligence of your body. It blends the science of biomechanics, nervous system regulation, and restorative movement into an immersive experience designed to help you find a more sustainable internal rhythm. You will leave feeling stronger, clearer, and more connected to the rhythms that sustain long-term health and vitality.

The Academy of Breath Breathwork Certification with Ava Johanna and Alexis Rodriguez-Smith

February 6 - 12, 2027

Step into your next evolution as a leader at The Academy of Breath's 7-day immersive breathwork certification blending the science of breathwork and somatic healing with two-months of bonus post-retreat mentorship. Recognized by both International Breathwork Foundation and Yoga Alliance, this is where you'll gain the most sought-after skillset of breath and somatic practices to elevate your client's lives.

Breathe & Flow: An Immersive Yoga Experience with Meagan Hardy and Kajal Vora

April 10 - 14, 2027



Kajal Vora is a dedicated yoga teacher with more than a decade of experience and a beloved instructor at YogaSix Scripps Ranch in California. Her teaching is deeply inspired by her own healing journey. After overcoming depression, anxiety, and autoimmune challenges through the transformative practices of yoga and meditation, Kajal made the decision to leave her engineering career and pursue her true passion for helping others.

Her classes are welcoming, grounding, and thoughtfully designed to meet each student exactly where they are. With an emphasis on mindful movement, breath, and self-compassion, Kajal creates a supportive space where students can build strength and cultivate inner peace

Kajal is thrilled to share an unforgettable experience that blends daily yoga, meaningful connection, nourishing cuisine, and the beauty of Mexico. Her hope is that every guest leaves feeling restored, inspired, and more deeply connected—to themselves, to others, and to the present moment.