Upcoming Workshops and Retreats
Yoga retreats and wellness workshops are some of our favorite groups to host at Playa Viva. Click on the links below for more information on the individual workshops and yoga retreats. If you have a favorite teacher or topic, please let us know, send them our way, or contact us about scheduling your own special event.
Interested in hosting a retreat? Click here!
The Retreatment with Natalie Kuhn and Kevin Courtney
April 22 – 26, 2020
The Class by Taryn Toomey is bringing The Retreatment to where the jungle meets the ocean.
Yoga Retreat with Amanda Murphy
May 9 – 16, 2020
Kick-off summer with a yoga retreat lead by Amanda Murphy
Elemental Escape Retreat with Melissa Richards
and Caitlin O'Neill
October 6 – 10, 2022
Join movement leaders Melissa and Caitlin on this once in a lifetime experience in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. Through mindful movement practices, workshops, and opportunities to connect with the powerful elements of nature and the beautiful community of Juluchuca, you’ll leave feeling uplifted, grounded & recharged.
Aries Full Moon Retreat with Julien Elizabeth
and Hannah Dawe
October 8 – 12, 2022
Hannah and Julien bring a grounded presence into their teachings, weaving yoga, mindfulness, functional movement, restorative yoga nidra, astrology and practical magic into a potent weekend beneath the powerful Aries Full Moon. Join us to make waves, howl at the moon, replenish your spirit and activate your passion and fire along the wild coast!
Rest and Restore with Garrett Jurss
October 13 – 17, 2022
Garrett Jurss (he/him) is a yoga and meditation guide committed to holding space for deep rest and self-inquiry for personal and collective
wellbeing. He seeks to create spaces for people to slow down, invite in
curiosity, and explore new possibilities in an accessible way. Join Garrett for a restful long weekend to reconnect with yourself, your Spirit, nature, and community as we explore our relationship with rest through discussion, self-inquiry, and yoga practices.
Yoga Retreat with Stacy Shea
October 15 – 19, 2022
Stacey Shea’s bright and enthusiastic teaching style inspires all backgrounds and abilities. Healing non-surgically from a severe spinal injury, her light-hearted, gentle strength encourages living with a positive mind, in a pain-free body. Bringing together over 22 years of study and practice, Stacey’s loving support shimmers in her teachings, as she leaves her students feeling free and optimistic, knowing it’s never too late to live a better quality of life.
Encuentro with Kentro and Sobremesa with Concha and Lucia
October 26 – 30, 2022
A 4-night retreat where wellness and healthy nutrition will be our goal. Yoga, meditation and strength and cardio exercises by Kentro will guide us through our days, while we connect with the Earth and ourselves. We’ll be cooking what we eat with Sobremesa with fresh and organic ingredients, and a meal plan created to make us feel good.
Wise Wellness Warriors with Teri Smith
October 29 – November 5th, 2022
Teri Smith is your body sustainability warrior with over 20 years of knowledge and experience. She will guide you through a journey of exploring your body so that it works to its fullest potential. She is dedicated to bringing you a challenging yet intelligent experience in each class where you will explore, be curious while you become more aware of your imbalances and learn how to fix them through the disciplines of Yamuna Body Rolling, Pilates, Yoga, Budokon, Breath and Meditation.
Retiro de Yoga con Gaby Zermeño
October 30 – November 2nd, 2022
Porque creemos en el lujo que ofrece la naturaleza. Porque creemos en la práctica profunda de yoga que puede transformar nuestra vida.
Ven a disfrutar de la belleza de la naturaleza en un lugar mágico: Playa Viva y a sumergirte en las prácticas y filosofía del yoga de la mano de Gaby Zermeño.
Yoga and Art Therapy Wellness Retreat with Lauren Burt
November 6 – 11, 2022
"Hey there! I'm holding a wellness retreat for YOU!
My intention is to nourish and feed those of you who are in need of self-love and self-care. We will have art therapy groups, morning and evening beachside yoga and meditation, three gourmet farm to table meals per day, daytime excursions and beautiful eco-rooms in tranquil Playa Viva, Mexico!"
Spiritually Expansive Yoga Retreat with Divya Drishti
November 12 – 19, 2022
Join Divya Drishti to experience your inner most state of Ananda – utter joy & fulfillment. Within each of us is the infinite power and potential of the cosmos. Billions of years of creative intelligence is within you. Putting aside all the conditionings, our natural state of being is love & abundance! Divya will be creating an environment where you can connect to your inner most benevolent self to embrace every facet of your Being through Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork, Ecstatic Dance, Ceremony & much more!
Aprende a Hacer Retiros Holísticos con Ana Victoria Mendez
November 19 – 22, 2022
Aprende a organizar, planear, vender y guiar tu propio retiro holístico.
Durante 4 días estarás viviendo la experiencia de estar en un retiro al mismo tiempo que aprendes a través de talleres y pláticas de la A a la Z cómo hacer un retiro tu mismo.
The Class Retreatment with Jaycee Gossett and Shayne Cohen
December 2 – 7, 2022
Awaken your senses through rhythm: the ocean's tide, the drum's beat, your life's pulse. The Retreatment combines The Class (a fun and challenging workout that combines strength-training, cardio, and mindfulness to help you feel better) and cooling Restorative Movement to transform more than your body. Develop tools to empower your life, surrounded by nature & community.
Revitalizing Eco- Retreat l Qigong with Heiner Fruehauf
December 12 – 19, 2022
I invite you to join me at Playa Viva for a glorious immersion in the bounties of nature—perfect temperature salt water, dolphins swimming by the breakfast table, hatching turtles, sunrise walks along miles of pristine beach, daily qigong sessions in an oceanside studio, and lovingly prepared organic meals made from materials produced on-site.
New Year’s Yoga Renewal 2023 with Yoga Journeys
January 5 – 11 2023
Ulrika Engman, founder of Yoga Journeys and Yoga Yachting, two life transformative travel companies specializing in curating memorable Yoga and Movement adventures in epic settings worldwide, on land and at sea. Ulrika is on faculty at Esalen Institute in Big Sur where she teaches annual yoga workshops. Internationally she has lead over 175 Yoga Journeys on all around the world.
Revive Retreat with Leanne Davis
January 14 – 21, 2023
Leanne's love for yoga began over 10 years ago when she began to explore beyond the asana practice and started to immerse herself in the history, philosophy, breathwork and meditation. It was then that she started to gain a deep appreciation for yoga and experience how magical the practice really is. Today, Leanne has completed over 500hrs of training.
Mas Yoga with David Moreno
February 1 – 8, 2023
"World-class Yoga Instructor David Moreno, ERYT 500, YACEP, SFT,
has led international yoga adventures and retreats to Bali, India, Costa
Rica, Jordan, and Mexico. This is his fourth yoga retreat in Mexico. He
has also taught through the UK, Germany, Bali, Thailand, Greece, South
Korea and Jakarta."
Derive Retreats with Angie Monson
February 12 – 17, 2023
"This retreat is going to be absolutely unique! It's geared to men and women looking for a reset, an opportunity to open their minds and hearts to learning something new about themselves and how we all show up to life, and a way to expand by meeting people from all walks of life. "
Mexico Yoga Retreat with Jonna Schwarz
February 18 – 25, 2023
I am an E-RYT-500 certified yoga teacher, a Peak Pilates Instructor and an ACE-Certified Personal Trainer. I incorporate hatha, vinyasa, and the 26 & 2 hot yoga series into my yoga classes. My most rich learning was not through 500 hours of training, but through working with my students. People in my classes have taught me more than I could have imagined learning. The rest of the knowledge comes from listening to my body and surroundings as I find most postures come with ease in nature.
Yoga and Deep Rest with Sarah Bell and Amy Young
February 25 – March 3, 2023
Breathe in fresh air, exhale any winter blues away. Spend a deeply replenishing, life-giving week at the beach with us. Spacious sunrises, daily yoga practice (all levels welcome), delicious food, & dreamy, open-air accommodations. There will be space to explore as a group and ample time for quietude & solitude. Offering meditation, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, & alignment-based yoga workshops
Retreat with Jaya Lakshmi
March 4 – 10, 2023
Jaya Lakshmi is a musician, singer-songwriter, yoga teacher and retreat facilitator. She is known for her authentic and deep devotional spirit as well as playing an important part in establishing kirtan and mantra music in the west. A dedicated yogi, she has practiced hatha-based yoga since 1996. She is certified in Sattva (Himalayan Kundalini) Yoga). She holds yoga, chant and adventure retreats annually in destination spots around the world.
Yoga in Mexico with Pete Guinosso
April 2 – 8, 2023
Join Pete for 6 days in Paradise on the Pacific coast of Mexico where chances are good that we will see whales and dolphins playing in the water just off the beach, and have the chance to release turtles at the onsite turtle sanctuary! This retreat is designed to be family-friendly and kids are welcome to join with their parents.
Inter-being in Paradise: Yoga & Meditation Retreat
April 2 – 8, 2023
Immerse yourself for six days and nights in the beauty of coastal Mexico. Yoga & Meditation twice daily includes a special walking meditation on the beach to deepen your connection to Mother Nature. Activity schedule allows time for relaxation, exploration, connecting to each other, and to the earth. Led by an experienced and caring WOC yoga teacher trainer. Beginners are welcome!
Retreat to the Mexican Pacific Coast with Seane Corn
April 15 – 22, 2023
Seane Corn is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher known for her
impassioned activism, unique self-expression, and inspirational style of
teaching that incorporates both the physical and mystical aspects of
the practice of yoga. Her classes integrate dynamic vinyasa flow asana
(linking movement with breath) with the application of precise
alignment, meditation, visualization, intention and prayer to create an
inner journey towards healing and empowerment.
AIR® Aerial Yoga Wellness Retreat with Ruby Negrete and Karina Alcorchas
May 7 – 13, 2023
Join AIR® Aerial Fitness South Loop Owner Ruby Negrete and Senior AIR® trainer Karina Alcorchas for an immersive experience at Playa Viva in Guerrero, Mexico. The theme of this retreat to “Reconnect with Yourself” and we couldn’t think of a better place to do this. Expect daily aerial yoga/fitness classes, guided meditation sessions, daily group journaling, and more.
Interested in hosting a workshop or retreat at Playa Viva?
Whether you are leading yoga retreats or just want to attend one, Playa Viva can help restore vitality, energy, and focus to your life.
To learn more about Playa Viva and our yoga retreats please call (800) 397-6093
Interested in hosting a retreat? Click here!
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