Elementos: Embrace Your Inner Elements at the Fall Equinox
Elementos: Embrace Your Inner Elements at the Fall Equinox
Shambalanté, Sudzal, Yucatan, Mexico
Up to 20 in group
September 19 - 24, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- This carefully curated retreat offers a profound opportunity to connect with the elements and embrace renewal through a rich tapestry of experiences:
- * Celebrate the September Equinox with sacred ceremony and traditional Mayan Danzas at the ancient site of **Yaxunah**, guided by ancestral wisdom.
- * Experience profound sound healing sessions that restore harmony to body and spirit.
- * Rejuvenate through daily yoga practices, connecting breath, movement, and intention.
- * Participate in a sacred Cacao Ceremony, opening your heart to deeper awareness and connection.
- * Cleanse body and spirit in a traditional Temazcal (Mayan sweat lodge) purification ritual.
- * Share and grow in our Connection Circles and spiritual healing sessions.
- * Receive blessings during an authentic Mayan Welcoming Ceremony.
- * Cool your spirit in the crystal waters of Yaxunah's sacred cenote.
- * Explore the "Yellow City" of Izamal, where colonial and pre-Hispanic cultures beautifully merge.
- Harnessing the symbolic balance and harmony of the fall equinox, we will deepen our connection to the elements, release what no longer serves us, and embrace transformative growth. Join us for this soul-nourishing retreat where tradition, nature, and spiritual practice converge to create a truly unforgettable experience, awakening your connection to the ancient wisdom of the Maya and the profound beauty of this celestial turning point.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Crystal Dorado is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Cranio-Sacral Therapist, Akashic Records Practitioner, Reiki Master Teacher, mother, lover of animals, and so much more. A Pilsen native herself, Crystal founded Verde in 2011 with the vision of providing compassion-based care and accessible holistic wellness to the community.
Through her studies with Shamanic teachers and healers in Tulum and Belize, she has worked to cultivate a deepened connection to her indigenous roots and to share her wisdom with others. With over 19 years of experience in bodywork and energy healing, Crystal is honored to continue her journey in the role of a teacher.
“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared”
Details of this retreat
Journey into the heart of ancient Mayan wisdom with Elementos, a transformative 6-day retreat from September 19-24, 2025, in Mexico's tranquil Yucatan. This unique experience centers on the profound quote, "tierra es mi cuerpo, agua es mi sangre, aire es mi aliento y fuego es mi espíritu" (Earth is my body, water is my blood, air is my breath, and fire is my spirit).
At the Fall Equinox, a time of perfect balance, you'll delve into powerful ceremonies at the sacred Yaxunah ruins, guided by esteemed Maya Elder Don Bibiano. Experience traditional Danzas and connect with the historical pulse of this ancient site. At Shambalante your serene base, rejuvenate with daily yoga, profound sound healing sessions with Hans, and purifying Temazcal rituals. Crystal guides inner work, fostering self-discovery.
This retreat is an invitation to deeply embody the elements, ignite your spirit, and cultivate profound inner harmony, leaving you with a lasting connection to yourself and the wisdom of the Maya.
At the Fall Equinox, a time of perfect balance, you'll delve into powerful ceremonies at the sacred Yaxunah ruins, guided by esteemed Maya Elder Don Bibiano. Experience traditional Danzas and connect with the historical pulse of this ancient site. At Shambalante your serene base, rejuvenate with daily yoga, profound sound healing sessions with Hans, and purifying Temazcal rituals. Crystal guides inner work, fostering self-discovery.
This retreat is an invitation to deeply embody the elements, ignite your spirit, and cultivate profound inner harmony, leaving you with a lasting connection to yourself and the wisdom of the Maya.
Schedule
Your Elementos Retreat Itinerary: A Journey of Connection and Transformation
The Elementos retreat is a thoughtfully crafted, immersive experience designed to harmonize your body, mind, and spirit with the powerful energies of the Fall Equinox in the sacred lands of the Yucatan. From Friday, September 19th, to Wednesday, September 24th, 2025, your days will be filled with a rich blend of ancient Mayan wisdom, rejuvenating practices, and deep connection at the serene Shambalante and the mystical Yaxunah ruins.
Each day unfolds with purpose, balancing structured activities of daily yoga sessions with Jenny, profound ceremonies with Maya Elder Don Bibiano, and transformative sound healing with Hans, alongside ample time for personal reflection, relaxation by the pool, or exploring the charm of the local town. A highlight will be our journey to Yaxunah on Monday, September 22nd, the very day of the Equinox, for sacred ceremonies, a dip in the cenote, and the ancestral Danza. Evenings offer communal dinners and optional fogata (bonfire) gatherings, fostering a sense of community under the starlit sky. The retreat culminates with a potent Cacao Ceremony before your departure. This itinerary provides a rich framework for deep healing, cultural immersion, and personal growth.
The Elementos retreat is a thoughtfully crafted, immersive experience designed to harmonize your body, mind, and spirit with the powerful energies of the Fall Equinox in the sacred lands of the Yucatan. From Friday, September 19th, to Wednesday, September 24th, 2025, your days will be filled with a rich blend of ancient Mayan wisdom, rejuvenating practices, and deep connection at the serene Shambalante and the mystical Yaxunah ruins.
Each day unfolds with purpose, balancing structured activities of daily yoga sessions with Jenny, profound ceremonies with Maya Elder Don Bibiano, and transformative sound healing with Hans, alongside ample time for personal reflection, relaxation by the pool, or exploring the charm of the local town. A highlight will be our journey to Yaxunah on Monday, September 22nd, the very day of the Equinox, for sacred ceremonies, a dip in the cenote, and the ancestral Danza. Evenings offer communal dinners and optional fogata (bonfire) gatherings, fostering a sense of community under the starlit sky. The retreat culminates with a potent Cacao Ceremony before your departure. This itinerary provides a rich framework for deep healing, cultural immersion, and personal growth.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Verde Holistic Wellness Studio, Shambalanté, Sudzal, Yucatan, Mexico
Directions
Travel Details for Elementos Retreat
To ensure a smooth start and end to your transformative journey, please review the following travel arrangements:
Arrival Information
Please plan to arrive at Mérida International Airport (MID) - Aeropuerto Internacional Manuel Crescencio Rejón - no later than 1:00 PM on Friday, September 19th. Our complimentary shuttle to Shambalante will depart promptly at 3:00 PM. The drive to Shambalante is approximately 90 minutes. When booking your flight, we strongly advise you to account for potential delays such as flight changes, immigration and customs clearance, and baggage collection.
Departure Information
For your departure on Wednesday, September 24th, please book a flight that departs at 2:00 PM or later. The shuttle from Shambalante to Mérida International Airport (MID) will leave Shambalante promptly at 10:00 AM.
Should you choose to extend your stay in the region, you are welcome to utilize our scheduled airport shuttle and coordinate your onward plans from Mérida. Alternatively, you can arrange your own transportation from the retreat location at your own expense.
To ensure a smooth start and end to your transformative journey, please review the following travel arrangements:
Arrival Information
Please plan to arrive at Mérida International Airport (MID) - Aeropuerto Internacional Manuel Crescencio Rejón - no later than 1:00 PM on Friday, September 19th. Our complimentary shuttle to Shambalante will depart promptly at 3:00 PM. The drive to Shambalante is approximately 90 minutes. When booking your flight, we strongly advise you to account for potential delays such as flight changes, immigration and customs clearance, and baggage collection.
Departure Information
For your departure on Wednesday, September 24th, please book a flight that departs at 2:00 PM or later. The shuttle from Shambalante to Mérida International Airport (MID) will leave Shambalante promptly at 10:00 AM.
Should you choose to extend your stay in the region, you are welcome to utilize our scheduled airport shuttle and coordinate your onward plans from Mérida. Alternatively, you can arrange your own transportation from the retreat location at your own expense.
Accommodation
All retreat packages include shared sanctuary.
Program Price
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Shambalanté: A Sanctuary for Transformation
Our journey will begin and end at Shambalanté, a sanctuary designed to foster deep connection with nature and inner peace. Here, amidst the lush jungle landscape, we will engage in daily practices of yoga, meditation, and sound healing, preparing our minds and bodies for the powerful ceremonies at Yaxunah. The Temazcal, a traditional Mayan sweat lodge, will offer a profound opportunity for purification and renewal.
Our journey will begin and end at Shambalanté, a sanctuary designed to foster deep connection with nature and inner peace. Here, amidst the lush jungle landscape, we will engage in daily practices of yoga, meditation, and sound healing, preparing our minds and bodies for the powerful ceremonies at Yaxunah. The Temazcal, a traditional Mayan sweat lodge, will offer a profound opportunity for purification and renewal.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Savor nourishing, lacto-ovo vegetarian cuisine. Fresh, local ingredients create vibrant plant-based meals, fueling your body and spirit for a transformative journey.
What's Included
- Accommodation
- 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals
- Daily yoga classes
- Daily meditation classes
- Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day
- Specialized workshops
- Group excursions/activities
- Nature hikes with a trusted guide
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation during the retreat
- Pre and post retreat support from our team
- Luggage storage
- Free excursions to sites of interest
- Wifi connection
What's Not Included
- Flights costs
- Travel insurance
- Visa fee
- Additional activities not included in the itinerary
- Additional treatments
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