Riviera Maya Equinox Retreat
Riviera Maya Equinox Retreat
Calle 8 Sur, Mza 213, Lt 01, Reg 15, Tulum, Q.R. 77760 México
Up to 10 in group
March 15 - 23, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Exclusive retreat aligned with the Spring Equinox for balance and renewal
- Ancient Mayan teachings and guided tours of Coba & Muyil archaeological sites
- Sacred ceremonies, including traditional Mayan sweat lodge (temazcal), cacao ritual, and live tribal drum ecstatic dance
- Daily yoga and meditation with additional primal flow movement and sound healing sessions
- Wellness workshops on healing frequencies including the magical handpan, Mayan cosmology, and traditional Mayan-Mexican cooking class
- Curated excursions to hidden cenotes, Nopalitos Lagoon, and Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve
- Plant-focused, chef-prepared meals with pescatarian options
- Luxurious stay in a private villa with lush gardens and relaxation spaces
- Intimate group setting with personalized attention and private transfers
- Celebrate the Spring Equinox with a transformative closing event with the holistic Tulum community
About this Retreat
Balam, a native of Mexico, is a spiritual adventurer, cosmic nomad, and visionary dedicated to the fusion of ancient wisdom and modern innovation. As the founder of an eco-cultural tour company, Balam has successfully designed and led experiences that foster a deep appreciation for the region’s natural and cultural wonders. With over 25 years of immersion in Mexican and Mesoamerican cultures, Balam has delved deeply into their histories, traditions, and sacred practices, becoming a guide to the mystical and transformative wisdom of these ancient civilizations.
A seasoned wellness practitioner in Tulum, Balam offers diverse workshops and weekly classes from Primal Flow, Kinetic Movement, and Capoeira, to handpan, healing frequencies, and live tribal drum ecstatic dances. His sound healings and breathwork experiences weave together ancient rhythms and modern techniques to harmonize body, mind, and spirit. Balam’s musician artistry with mastery of indigenous and tribal instruments such as the didgeridoo, flutes, percussions, and animal-inspired sounds, create healing soundscapes that resonate deeply with the soul. Additionally, he produces dynamic wellness events that integrate movement, music, art, cultural traditions, and holistic practices that promote healing, connection, and self-mastery.
Guided by a neohumanist perspective, Balam celebrates the interconnectedness of nature, anthropology, holistic living, movement disciplines, and the fine arts. He is constantly exploring and innovating, creating novel technologies for human development that blend science, art, and spirituality. His mission is to awaken and elevate individual and collective consciousness, while inspiring others to live harmoniously with nature and the rhythms of life.
Kassiah is a visionary healer dedicated to the profound intelligence of nature and the limitless potential of the mind-body-spirit connection. With a foundation as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Johns Hopkins University and a Family Nurse Practitioner from UT Austin, Kassiah’s 14 years of diverse medical experience are enriched by her time as a U.S. Air Force Captain and flight nurse. Her integrative approach bridges Eastern wisdom and Western science to offer transformative care, empowering individuals to heal and thrive at every point on the mind-body-spirit continuum.
Inspired by nature’s innate healing intelligence and the healing power of the placebo effect by activating our inner pharmacy, Kassiah integrates evidence-based practices like yoga, breathwork, and visualization to tone the nervous system, unlock ‘the relaxation response’, and restore balance through ease. As a certified yoga instructor (RYT-200) and Reiki practitioner, she combines mind-body medicine modalities, relaxation techniques like Yoga Nidra, and harmonizing handpan melodies to guide others toward deep self-healing and restoration.
Kassiah’s philosophy centers on purposeful living, toxin-free environments, and building strong spiritual + community connections. She advocates for slow living, limitless mindsets, and integrated daily movement as tools for longevity and optimal health. She draws inspiration from the microbiome’s collective consciousness vital role in one’s mental well-being and uses her mental health expertise to help others cultivate self-inquiry, inner resilience and growth. Through integrative modalities and personalized care, Kassiah creates transformative experiences that invite participants to connect deeply, find their edge, and rediscover the miracle of healing within.
Tudor is a global entrepreneur and experience designer with a diverse background in hospitality management and wellness. With experience in organizing transformative retreats, he has perfected the art of creating immersive experiences that blend comfort, inspiration, and personal growth. Tudor’s passion lies in curating soulful journeys that spark meaningful connections, nurture self-discovery, and invite participants to explore life’s mystical and spiritual wonders.
A world traveler, Tudor splits his time between Romania, Thailand, and Mexico, drawing inspiration from the unique cultures and traditions of each. His curiosity extends to the vibrational and frequency-based aspects of reality, delving into how these elements are intricately woven into the fabric of existence. As a sound facilitator, he integrates his fascination with frequencies into his events, offering participants moments of deep resonance and harmony.
Known for his warm, open-hearted nature, Tudor creates an atmosphere where guests immediately feel at ease. He is dedicated to delivering retreats that leave lasting impressions and soulful transformations. Guided by a genuine desire to foster growth, connection, and spiritual awakening, Tudor invites participants to step into transformative spaces that nourish the soul and expand consciousness. Meet your host, and prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey.
Details of this retreat
Join us for the Mayan Riviera Equinox Retreat, a week-long immersive experience in Tulum designed to honor the spring equinox, nature’s rhythms, and the wisdom of ancient Mayan traditions.
This intimate retreat offers a unique opportunity to renew and balance your mind, body, and spirit while exploring sacred places, traditional ceremonies, and holistic practices.
PURPOSE & FOCUS:
The spring equinox symbolizes renewal, balance, and new beginnings. During this retreat, we align with these natural cycles through sacred ceremonies, wellness activities, and cultural immersion, fostering a deeper connection to yourself and the world around you.
CEREMONIES & EQUINOX CELEBRATION:
• Temazcal: Experience renewal in a traditional Mayan sweat lodge, detoxifying and connecting with ancestral healing practices.
• Cacao Ceremony: Open your heart and deepen your connections in this soul-nourishing ritual.
• Sound Healing: Immerse in harmonizing frequencies for peace and energetic alignment.
• Tribal Ecstatic Dance: Connect with your body and spirit through movement guided by live tribal drum rhythms.
• Equinox Celebration: A sacred ceremony to honor the balance and new beginnings inspired by this seasonal shift.
DAILY WELLNESS PRACTICES:
• Start each morning with grounding yoga and meditation.
• Engage in sound healing journeys, breathwork, primal flow, and visualization practices.
• Participate in a mind-body health talk to unlock your innate healing capacities.
IMMERSIVE WORKSHOPS:
• Mayan Cosmology: Learn about the Mayan calendar and how to align with life’s rhythms.
• Healing Frequencies: Discover the art of sound healing and vibrational wellness.
• Traditional Cooking Class: Dive into Mayan and Mexican culinary traditions with fresh, local ingredients.
CULTURAL IMMERSION:
• Guided visits to Coba and Muyil archaeological sites.
• A visit to a traditional Mayan village to experience authentic customs and ways of life.
NATURE’S SACRED WONDERS:
• Kayak or paddleboard in Nopalitos Lagoon.
• Hike through Punta Laguna to see wild monkeys.
• Float in the Muyil channels of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere.
• Snorkel in hidden cenotes.
• Relax on Tulum’s white sand beaches and turquoise waters.
NUTRITION:
Enjoy two daily meals crafted with locally sourced, plant-focused ingredients, inspired by traditional Mexican and Yucatecan flavors. Pescatarian options are available.
***This all-inclusive retreat blends ancient wisdom, nature’s wonders, cultural connection, and modern wellness for a transformative journey. Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate and personalized experience. Reconnect with your soul’s essence, elevate your well-being, and immerse yourself in the magic of the Mayan Riviera.***
This intimate retreat offers a unique opportunity to renew and balance your mind, body, and spirit while exploring sacred places, traditional ceremonies, and holistic practices.
PURPOSE & FOCUS:
The spring equinox symbolizes renewal, balance, and new beginnings. During this retreat, we align with these natural cycles through sacred ceremonies, wellness activities, and cultural immersion, fostering a deeper connection to yourself and the world around you.
CEREMONIES & EQUINOX CELEBRATION:
• Temazcal: Experience renewal in a traditional Mayan sweat lodge, detoxifying and connecting with ancestral healing practices.
• Cacao Ceremony: Open your heart and deepen your connections in this soul-nourishing ritual.
• Sound Healing: Immerse in harmonizing frequencies for peace and energetic alignment.
• Tribal Ecstatic Dance: Connect with your body and spirit through movement guided by live tribal drum rhythms.
• Equinox Celebration: A sacred ceremony to honor the balance and new beginnings inspired by this seasonal shift.
DAILY WELLNESS PRACTICES:
• Start each morning with grounding yoga and meditation.
• Engage in sound healing journeys, breathwork, primal flow, and visualization practices.
• Participate in a mind-body health talk to unlock your innate healing capacities.
IMMERSIVE WORKSHOPS:
• Mayan Cosmology: Learn about the Mayan calendar and how to align with life’s rhythms.
• Healing Frequencies: Discover the art of sound healing and vibrational wellness.
• Traditional Cooking Class: Dive into Mayan and Mexican culinary traditions with fresh, local ingredients.
CULTURAL IMMERSION:
• Guided visits to Coba and Muyil archaeological sites.
• A visit to a traditional Mayan village to experience authentic customs and ways of life.
NATURE’S SACRED WONDERS:
• Kayak or paddleboard in Nopalitos Lagoon.
• Hike through Punta Laguna to see wild monkeys.
• Float in the Muyil channels of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere.
• Snorkel in hidden cenotes.
• Relax on Tulum’s white sand beaches and turquoise waters.
NUTRITION:
Enjoy two daily meals crafted with locally sourced, plant-focused ingredients, inspired by traditional Mexican and Yucatecan flavors. Pescatarian options are available.
***This all-inclusive retreat blends ancient wisdom, nature’s wonders, cultural connection, and modern wellness for a transformative journey. Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate and personalized experience. Reconnect with your soul’s essence, elevate your well-being, and immerse yourself in the magic of the Mayan Riviera.***
Schedule
3/15 Arrival Day:
-Airport transfer to Tulum.
-Welcome dinner at Villa Nayanara.
-Opening circle & retreat introduction.
3/16 Integration Day:
-Morning yoga + meditation.
-Breakfast & silent morning.
-*Lunch at a beachfront restaurant.
-Beach day at IKAL.
-Evening breathwork + sound healing experience.
-Dinner at Nayanara.
3/17 Muyil Adventure:
-Breakfast at Nayanara.
-Float the Muyil Channels, guided tour of the archaeological site, and jungle walk.
-*Lunch at Holistika with a jungle art walk.
-Rooftop mind-body connection talk (optional).
-Dinner at Nayanara.
-Yoga Nidra under the stars + sound healing.
3/18 Beach Temazcal Day:
-Morning yoga + meditation.
-Breakfast at Nayanara.
-Primal Flow on the beach (optional).
-Beach day at Dos Ceibas with cenote exploration.
-*Lunch at Dos Ceibas.
-Temazcal: traditional Mayan sweat lodge.
-Light dinner with a beach sunset.
3/19 Lagoon Adventure:
-Morning yoga + meditation.
-Breakfast at Nayanara.
-Lagoon day at Neek with kayaking, paddleboarding, & relaxation.
-*Lunch at Neek.
-Healing Frequencies workshop with handpans, tribal instruments, & a collaborative jam session.
-Dinner at Nayanara.
3/20 Art, Cultural & Cenote Day:
-Morning yoga + meditation.
-Breakfast at Nayanara.
-Visit Azulik Uh May for architectural art & iconic Tulum photos.
-*Lunch in Francisco Uh Muy with shopping in a local Mayan town.
-Visit a cenote for snorkeling.
-Dinner & traditional cooking class at Nayanara.
3/21 Coba Archaeological & Punta Laguna Adventure:
-Breakfast at Nayanara.
-Privately guided tour of Coba Archaeological Site.
-Visit a cenote for swimming.
-Picnic lunch.
-Punta Laguna nature hike, wild monkey encounter, & visit to a local Mayan village for handcraft shopping.
-Sunset yoga + sound healing.
-*Dinner at Burrito Amor.
3/22 Equinox Celebration & Closing:
-Morning yoga + meditation.
-Breakfast at Nayanara.
-Day at Libelula on the beach in Sian Ka’an Natural Biosphere Reserve.
-*Lunch at Libelula.
-Evening Spring Equinox celebration featuring a Mayan Cosmology workshop, special dinner, cacao ceremony, tribal drum ecstatic dance, & sound bath.
3/23 Departure Day:
-Breakfast and closing circle.
-Airport transfer.
Please Note:
*Indicates a meal enjoyed as a group at a local restaurant, at your own expense. (All other meals are included and prepared by our private chef or served picnic-style, inspired by local flavors.)
-Airport transfer to Tulum.
-Welcome dinner at Villa Nayanara.
-Opening circle & retreat introduction.
3/16 Integration Day:
-Morning yoga + meditation.
-Breakfast & silent morning.
-*Lunch at a beachfront restaurant.
-Beach day at IKAL.
-Evening breathwork + sound healing experience.
-Dinner at Nayanara.
3/17 Muyil Adventure:
-Breakfast at Nayanara.
-Float the Muyil Channels, guided tour of the archaeological site, and jungle walk.
-*Lunch at Holistika with a jungle art walk.
-Rooftop mind-body connection talk (optional).
-Dinner at Nayanara.
-Yoga Nidra under the stars + sound healing.
3/18 Beach Temazcal Day:
-Morning yoga + meditation.
-Breakfast at Nayanara.
-Primal Flow on the beach (optional).
-Beach day at Dos Ceibas with cenote exploration.
-*Lunch at Dos Ceibas.
-Temazcal: traditional Mayan sweat lodge.
-Light dinner with a beach sunset.
3/19 Lagoon Adventure:
-Morning yoga + meditation.
-Breakfast at Nayanara.
-Lagoon day at Neek with kayaking, paddleboarding, & relaxation.
-*Lunch at Neek.
-Healing Frequencies workshop with handpans, tribal instruments, & a collaborative jam session.
-Dinner at Nayanara.
3/20 Art, Cultural & Cenote Day:
-Morning yoga + meditation.
-Breakfast at Nayanara.
-Visit Azulik Uh May for architectural art & iconic Tulum photos.
-*Lunch in Francisco Uh Muy with shopping in a local Mayan town.
-Visit a cenote for snorkeling.
-Dinner & traditional cooking class at Nayanara.
3/21 Coba Archaeological & Punta Laguna Adventure:
-Breakfast at Nayanara.
-Privately guided tour of Coba Archaeological Site.
-Visit a cenote for swimming.
-Picnic lunch.
-Punta Laguna nature hike, wild monkey encounter, & visit to a local Mayan village for handcraft shopping.
-Sunset yoga + sound healing.
-*Dinner at Burrito Amor.
3/22 Equinox Celebration & Closing:
-Morning yoga + meditation.
-Breakfast at Nayanara.
-Day at Libelula on the beach in Sian Ka’an Natural Biosphere Reserve.
-*Lunch at Libelula.
-Evening Spring Equinox celebration featuring a Mayan Cosmology workshop, special dinner, cacao ceremony, tribal drum ecstatic dance, & sound bath.
3/23 Departure Day:
-Breakfast and closing circle.
-Airport transfer.
Please Note:
*Indicates a meal enjoyed as a group at a local restaurant, at your own expense. (All other meals are included and prepared by our private chef or served picnic-style, inspired by local flavors.)
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Equinox Retreats, Calle 8 Sur, Mza 213, Lt 01, Reg 15, Tulum, Q.R. 77760 México
Directions
Getting to our retreat center is easy and stress-free. The nearest international airport is Cancún International Airport (CUN). We provide private transportation to and from Cancún Airport, ensuring a smooth connection to our tranquil retreat space. Once you land, simply relax, and we’ll take care of the rest!
Accommodation
Each apartment has a master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, plus two additional bedrooms—one with a queen bed and another with two matrimonial beds that share a bathroom.
Program Price Until January 1st
Program Price Until February 1st
Program Price Until March 1st
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
Unwind in Villa Nayanara, a private villa with lush tropical gardens, a pool, and serene relaxation spaces. The villa offers two apartments with spacious living areas, kitchens, and a plunge pool terrace for stunning sunsets.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Two daily meals crafted from locally sourced, mainly plant-based ingredients, with pescatarian options. Our private chef will create dishes inspired by traditional Mexican and Yucatecan flavors.
What's Included
- Accommodation in a private villa
- Airport Transfers: Private transportation from and to Cancun Airport
- Daily Activities and Workshops: Yoga, meditation, and all scheduled workshops and ceremonies
- Guided Nature and Cultural Excursions: Entrance fees and transport to all sites
- Two Daily Meals: Nutritious plant-based meals crafted by a private chef
- Equinox Celebration Event at The Space with cacao ceremony, intuitive movement, sound healing, and Mayan teachings
What's Not Included
- Flights to and from Cancun
- Mandatory Health Insurance
- Personal Expenses not listed in the itinerary
- One meal out per day
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