6th Annual
Friendsgiving!

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

November 19–26, 2022

with Brian Peoples
and Julia Eda Shemesh

When?

The retreat is scheduled for November 19–26, 2022. Eight days and seven nights of vigorous yoga practice, workshops, deep rest, delicious vegan food, nature immersion, an epic mountain hike and soul-filling sunsets. November is one of the best months to experience this part of Mexico. Our time will contain a New Moon—the perfect time for turning our attention inward.

Where?

Xinalani Retreat is one of the foremost world-class retreat centers in Mexico. Sleeping and practicing in open-air casitas, immersed in the jungle canopy, and a short walk from the beach. “An extraordinary setting to all who are dedicated to spiritual transformation and personal growth.” 3hr flight from LA, 5hr from NYC. PVR Airport is a scenic 45min drive from our final destination.

Why?

To take time. To refuse the screens and, instead, dive into the lush reality of this wondrous planet. To be in community with like-hearted people. To tap into the healing power of raw nature, conscious activity and nourishing food. To slow down and bring awareness to our shared ecology and interconnectedness. To reemerge fresh and feeling more like yourself than you have in a while.

“In order to understand the world, one has to turn away from it on occasion.”
–Albert Camus

A retreat is an opportunity to take space to feed yourself exactly what you need. For some it is a rigorous deep dive into self-study. For others, it’s a time to gently unfold, rest and soak up the magic of time. One of the benefits of traveling to a particular location far from your regular routine is that we can better recognize our unconscious habit patterns, and decide whether we want to let them go or hold on to them. From a more conscious place, we return home to our families, work and life, energized and ready for what’s ahead. The idea is to come back to the world with more wholeness. 

Pricing

There are several accommodation options:

Eco Chic Double: $3,150.00 USD / person
Deluxe Double: $2,850.00 USD / person
Palapa: $2,350.00 USD / person

Package includes:

Daily morning yoga practice

Afternoon workshops (Partner/Acro, Katonah Yoga®, Restorative, Thai Massage, Ecstatic Dance, Yoga Philosophy)

Three vegan & organic meals per day

Temezcal Ceremony (sweat lodge cleanse)

Goodbye beach bonfire

Full access to the Xinalani resort, beach club, lounge bar, sand terrace & oceanfront Wellness Spa

Transportation to/from Puerto Vallarta Airport

19% Mexico IVA & Hotel taxes

This special week will be led by…

FAQs

What does a typical day look like?

6–7.30am optional meditation & tea time
7:30–9am morning yoga practice
10:00am breakfast & morning activities
1.30pm lunch & afternoon activities
4pm afternoon workshop
7.30pm dinner

What is not included in the price?

Airfare to and from Puerto Vallarta Airport

Alcoholic beverages

Additional food & drink from open-air lounge & beach club

Additional activities & excursions