Top Yoga Retreats in Mexico
April 18, 2024
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From colonial cities to pristine beaches, magical islands, bohemian towns, renowned surf spots, misty mountains and astonishing reefs, Mexico seems to have it all for a great vacation.
Especially if you’re thinking about a yoga holiday, Mexico is just the perfect place to live a unique experience. Most yoga retreats in Mexico are held in paradisiacal places with tons of different activities to inspire you to become a better yogi, relax, and enjoy the moment.
You might find yourself participating in Mayan sacred ceremonies, singing in a Temazcal (a type of low-heat sweat lodge), savoring the mouth-watering local cuisine, or just relaxing on its glorious beaches. Doesn’t it all sound like a beautiful dream?
So, stop dreaming and start planning your next yoga vacation in Mexico. Need some recommendations? Below you’ll find some of the very best retreats!
Yoga Retreat in Tulum Caribbean Beach
- Price: From 2,485 USD per person for 5 days
- Location: Tulum, Mexico
- Yoga Styles: Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga
- Skill level: All levels
- Availability: Select dates until March 2025
Unwind and unplug amidst crystal-clear cenotes, and Ancient Mayan ruins with a relaxing yoga retreat in the magical Caribbean beach of Tulum. Located south of Cancun on the Yucatan Peninsula, this experience offers the perfect blend of relaxation and fun adventures.
You’ll stay in Poc Na Hotel Tulum Mexico, a luxurious hotel situated on a gorgeous beach. Take your pick between single and shared rooms. With short bike rides and trips away from surrounding areas, you can also explore varying iconic sites like the magical Mayan cenotes, or the colonial city of Valladolid.
During the retreat, you’ll have two yoga classes daily, held in special locations. You’ll also go on adventures like snorkeling, diving, swimming and biking, and have time for massages and hammock reading.
The package includes three daily meals, and caters to vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian diets. The nearest airport is Cancún International Airport (CUN) and transfers are available for an additional price.
Yoga Live Music Snorkeling and Horseback Riding in Cozumel
- Price: From 729 USD per person for 4 days
- Location: Cozumel, Quintana Roo
- Yoga Styles: Hatha, Kundalini, Integral, and Yin
- Skill level: All levels
- Availability: Until August 2025
Experience an ultimate 4-day retreat in the idyllic paradise of Cozumel, where Casa Chakras invites you to reconnect with nature and your inner self. Nestled in the heart of El Cedral, the first native town on the island, this magical experience offers a blend of yoga, live music, snorkeling, and horseback riding.
Your home-away-from-home, Arohan Casa Chakras, offers cozy cabins, including shared or private rooms, where you can meditate, study, or connect with fellow seekers of inner peace. You'll also have access to an outdoor and indoor yoga shala, and the crystal pool offers a perfect spot for relaxation.
Savor delectable plant-based meals prepared by the chef with the finest ingredients, catering to your dietary preferences. In your free time, explore El Cedral's native town, where Mayan rituals and traditions once thrived.
The retreat’s price also includes two daily gourmet meals, a tour of snorkeling in the coral reef, horseback riding to the cenote, and various fascinating sites on the island.
Private Yoga and Surf Retreat in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca
- Price: From 662 USD per person for 4 days
- Location: Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca
- Yoga Styles: Power, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Ashtanga, and Yin Yang
- Skill level: All levels
- Availability: Until September 2024
Harmonize with nature on this rejuvenating 4-Day Yoga and Surf retreat in Puerto Escondido. Breathtaking ocean views, healing yoga sessions, thrilling surf lessons, and scrumptious meals welcome you!
This holiday gives you the opportunity to personalize your schedule. It covers 3 daily yoga and meditation classes, 2 surf lessons in a private class based on your skills, and a ton of free time. For an additional fee, you can go on a dolphin tour, go snorkeling, or enjoy various pampering treatments at the spa.
This package covers your 3-night accommodation, where you can opt for a private room or a private cabaña with an ocean-view terrace. Prices differ based on chosen rooms. Daily healthy vegan meals for breakfast and lunch are also provided. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and ayurvedic meals are also available upon request.
»READ MORE: The ultimate guide to Mexico’s best yoga destinations.
Luxury Yoga Holiday in Puerto Vallarta
- Price: From 1,499 USD per person for 8 days
- Location: Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
- Yoga Styles: Anusara, Hatha, Iyengar, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Integral, Ashtanga, Bhakti, Zen, Chakra & Therapeutic
- Skill level: All levels
- Availability: Until June 2025
Located just a 15-minute walk to downtown Puerto Vallarta, a stunning resort town on Mexico's Pacific coast, this is one of the most popular yoga retreats offered in Mexico.
This holiday is the ideal getaway from the ordinary as it takes place on a hill, surrounded by jungle and overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Here, you’ll be staying in luxurious open-living treehouse villas that will ensure you have an incredible time in Mexico.
The program includes 2 daily yoga classes, meditation workshops, Pranayama, one Ayurveda workshop, a complimentary 50-minute signature massage, Cacao fire ceremonies, a vegan cooking class, 2 guided excursions, and 7 nights of accommodation.
Yoga Teacher Training on Isla Mujeres
- Price: From 2,475 USD per person for 15 days
- Location: Isla Mujeres
- Yoga Styles: Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Nidra
- Skill level: All levels
- Availability: Select dates in May, June, August, October & December 2024, January 2025
Been practicing yoga for a while and want to take your skills to new heights? Maybe you’ve been thinking about becoming a yoga teacher?
This immersive 200-hours course allows you to boost your skills, elevate your practice, and form genuine connections on the beautiful Isla Mujeres.
Surround yourself with lush greenery, swaying palms, and vibrant flowers. Enjoy staying in Jungle accommodations: simple, comfortable, and surrounded by nature. Choose between single and shared double apartments, depending on your preference. Each apartment has a bathroom ensuite.
You’ll study a comprehensive curricula and obtain practical knowledge of 45 traditional yoga poses. Start your mornings with yoga sessions in the outdoor shala, and apply what you’ve learned by teaching small groups. You’ll also partake in sunrise meditations, and inspiring poolside seminars.
The package also includes excursions, such as walks to La Joya Beach and a trip to magical Punta Sur. You’ll enjoy daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout your stay.
Students who complete the training are eligible to register as Registered Yoga Teachers with Yoga Alliance.
Transfers to/fromCancún International Airport Airport (CUN) are available for an additional cost.
Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in San Cristóbal de las Casas
- Price: From 1,821 USD per person for 29 days
- Location: San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas
- Yoga Styles: Vinyasa, Ashtanga & Karma
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Availability: August 2024
There are few other places in the world as colorful and vibrant as San Cristobal de las Casas.
Nestled in a small valley and surrounded by beautiful mountains, this colonial city is a fantastic hub for travelers.
Thanks to its unique local cafes, bars, and restaurants, its lively cobblestoned streets, and its large indigenous population, which gives it an interesting cultural flair, it’s easy to fall in love with this place.
So, if you’re looking forward to a charming location for elevating your practice and becoming a yoga instructor, this yoga teacher training course is for you!
You’ll learn about Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Karma, anatomy, and physiology. It includes 200 hours of theoretical and practical instruction, Asana, Pranayama, kriyas, meditation techniques, traditional Mayan Temazcal, and an introduction to the yogic diet.
The program also includes 28 nights of accommodation. You’ll have to take care of your meals, but in San Cristobal, you can eat well on an average budget of 20 USD a day consisting of 3 meals!
»READ MORE: Why Should You Do Your Yoga Teacher Training in Mexico?
*Cover image credit: Beyond Yoga Retreat
*All prices are valid at the time of publication and are not guaranteed. They are subject to change without notice.
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