7-Night Retreat with Eva & Esperanza
at Xinalani, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
November 18th - 25th, 2023
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in a wildlife sanctuary overlooking private Pacific beaches
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Join Yoga Educators Eva and Esperanza in Mexico for a week of WILD REST, a mergence of playfulness and relaxation in the refuge of a luxurious eco-retreat near Puerto Vallarta.
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Guests will enjoy:
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Diving into your yoga practice in daily energizing and relaxing classes
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Learning in in-depth wellness workshops with Eva, Espe, and other expert teachers and facilitators
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Eating three daily gourmet meals prepared by our chefs featuring local flavours, fresh ingredients and exquisite presentation
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Floating at the pool or sinking into the sands, sounds, and salt at our private and pristine beach
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Playing in the waves, enjoying surfing, SUP, scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking and more
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Plunging into a transformative breath-work and ice bath experience
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Pampering your body with wide selection of spa or massage treatments​ in the open-air spa
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Simply being, in this nourishing natural atmosphere
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Join us in this natural refuge from November 18-25th, 2023 to find uncover WILD REST - a state of playful adventure and nourishing relaxation.
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Gallery | Snapshots of Xinalani
lush jungle, serene private beaches, beautiful design, delicious food...
About Xinalani
our exclusive eco-retreat centre
Xinalani means seeds in nahuatl. Each detail of this environment has been intentionally cultivated to help you plant seeds of change.
Xinalani is set amongst 10 acres of pristine vegetation on a private 250-yard-beach. You'll have tons of privacy and breath-taking views from all of our facilities, from the rooms to the yoga studios and spa. With 33 eco-chic rooms and beach casitas, six stunning yoga spaces, a temazcal (ancient sweat lodge), beach club, lounge bar, sand terrace, oceanfront spa, and a restaurant for yogis, Xinalani is a sanctuary of wellness and serenity.
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As a sustainable eco-resort, our property is a sanctuary for wildlife. Our privileged location in the heart of the jungle and on the beach blesses us with the companionship of humpback whales, bottled-nose dolphins, iguanas, and birds such as parakeets, parrots, macaws, and woodpeckers.
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Xinalani's team share the values of ethical and empathetic hosting, offering genuine and warm service to all retreat guests. They are united by their vision and fiercely committed to making Xinalani a sustainable retreat destination for generations of conscious travellers.
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What makes Xinalani unique?
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A Waterfront Refuge | Our 250-yard-wide private beach is accessible only by boat.
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Wellness Rituals | Enjoy enriching wellness experiences, like massages, beauty treatments and Temazcal (Pre-Hispanic sweat lodge).
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You Are What You Eat | Unique Mexican culinary experience tailored with local organic ingredients. Our kitchen motto is healthy, Mexican, and gourmet. Happily accommodating vegan, vegetarian and gluten free diets.​
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Pool, Beach Club, & Bar | Soak up the sun on our beach terrace and pool, relax in our hammocks or grab a kayak and explore the coastline. Enjoy our bar lounge, the perfect place to enjoy music and meet new people. Whether you’d like to wake up with a cappuccino, rehydrate with fresh coconut water, or unwind with a glass of wine or a cocktail, you’ll love this oceanfront palapa.
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Beautiful Rooms and Casitas | All of our rooms and Casitas have spectacular ocean views and many feature elegant draped mosquito nets, open air showers, hammocks and other cozy comforts immersed in nature.
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Unique Yoga Studios | Surrounded by nature and with inspiring design. We have two gorgeous palm-thatched, organic bamboo flooring yoga spaces nestled in lush jungle overlooking the ocean; an inspiring aerial yoga studio, a greenhouse, a hot yoga studio and a sand terrace for practicing yoga facing the beach.
Accommodations
in your dream jungle oasis
Experience the harmony of comfort and nature. Xinalani's rooms and casitas all share breathtaking views. Most of them are located high in the mountain and they are open-air, spacious and palm-thatched roofed.
In all rooms, you can expect comfortable beds draped in elegant mosquito netting, cozy seating and hammocks, and a spacious bathroom with an open-air shower. Each space has been designed with love, built and furnished by local artisans. Other suites and casitas feature a private terrace, zen sitting area, air conditioner and a private bathroom.
Seeking the solace of a single room or something more luxurious? We can also inquire for you about private rooms and more luxurious upgrades (beachfront with plunge pool and A/C).
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Single Deluxe Room
King-size bed with air conditioning
Want to cocoon in your own energy? This beautiful room features a king-size bed, private deck, and air conditioning, nearby to the restaurant and beach club – close enough to the fun but far enough away to rest peacefully. Features beautiful mosquito netting, a table with two chairs, hammock, spacious bathroom and open-air shower.
$2900 USD per person
(one room remaining)
The Beachfront Villa | Double Room
Two Twin Beds or One King with AC
This cozy and peaceful room sits on the ground floor of our villa, opening out to our own pool and the sunset ocean views beyond. Just a short walk down the beach from the main retreat center, we will be of the first guests at this brand-new villa featuring all the luxuries. Savour the experience with a dear friend in our last double room.
$2800 USD per person
(both beds remaining)
Beachfront Penthouse | Triple Room
Sharing | Three Single Beds | Ocean-front w/ AC
Our beachfront villa offers the luxury of a boutique hotel with private pool, just steps away from the main retreat center. Guests here will enjoy air conditioning, WiFi, comfy size beds with memory foam mattresses and luxury linen, Ocean and pool views, and hot water showers.
$2400 USD per person
(one bed remaining)
Beachfront Penthouse | Dorm Room
Sharing | Four Single Beds | Ocean-front w/ AC
Our beachfront villa offers the luxury of a boutique hotel with private pool, just steps away from the main retreat center. Guests here will enjoy air conditioning, WiFi, comfy size beds with memory foam mattresses and luxury linen, Ocean and pool views, and hot water showers.
$2000 per person
(four beds remaining)
Nourishment
from the inside out
Eating is an act of celebration at Xinalani. We cook with love, and believe that every meal should be an opportunity to nourish both body and soul.
After all, food is one of the main sources of prana: the vital life energy that fuels our physical and mental wellbeing.
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We take great pride in our food. You'll be served from a menu that's designed for yogis and people who care about health and fitness.
We offer vegan and gluten-free options at every meal. Our other healthy and delicious options include eggs, fish, seafood and chicken (but no red meat or pork).
Retreat Leaders
Join Eva and Esperanza for this once in a lifetime yoga experience.
Esperanza Eusebio
Retreat Leader + Studio Owner | The Yoga Barn
Esperanza "Espe" is originally from México; sometime in the future she will be able to call home this beautiful country again.
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Traveling is one of Espe's favorite things to do; and she has offered multiple local and international yoga retreats (Italy & India).
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She got her first certification as as a Yoga Educator in Montreal in 2011; and been guiding and gathering her own Yoga community in Ontario; where she is in charge of her Yoga Barn ; a boutique multidisciplinary studio
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She has now over 1000 hrs of YTT and shares: prenatal, yin, vinyasa; chair and hatha yoga.
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Join us for a once in a lifetime adventure in Nature!
Eva Maxine Hamilton
Retreat Leader, Yoga Teacher + Trainer
Eva Hamilton is a Canadian Yoga Educator specializing in the soft, supported practices of yin and restorative yoga. With her gentle wisdom and vast experience, Eva loves to support yoga teachers to build their knowledge and confidence as they share the medicine that yoga can provide.
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Eva completed her initial yoga training when she was just 17 and has been teaching full time since 2008. She owned a studio in Canada for several years before uprooting to travel and teach internationally. She has remained dedicated to her continuing studies, completing over 100-hrs in hatha, vinyasa, yin, restorative, Thai massage and myofascial release.
Eva now primarily teaches international yoga teacher trainings, retreats, and specialized workshops. She lives in Portugal and Scotland (long story) but loves co-creating retreats with her long-time friend Esperanza.
Give an unforgettable gift..
Start sending your loved ones subtle hints. Gift vouchers of various values are available towards your retreat booking.
To purchase a gift voucher, please email us at:
eva@eva.yoga or hotyogabarn@gmail.com
Book Now
To register for the retreat, please:
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Please read our booking policies and complete and submit the retreat booking form here (for each individual guest)
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You will then have 48-hrs to transfer your $500 USD booking deposit
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What to know about this retreat:​
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Reserve your space with a $500 USD booking deposit. You can easily transfer us in CAD, USD or GBP.
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Pay the remainder of your retreat package by September 1st, 2023.
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Most room arrangements are shared. You can attend the retreat with a friend or join solo - you'll meet wonderful people who share your love of yoga and travel. Our retreat groups are the always the best part of these experiences. But if you'd prefer your own room or an upgrade with a private plunge pool, we can also inquire about availability and pricing for you.
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Flights and travel to the retreat are excluded. Xinalani is only accessible by boat, but we will help to organize your shuttle/boat to transport you to the retreat centre. Please fly into Puerto Vallarta before 4:00 pm on Saturday, Nov 18th and fly out after 11:00 am on Sat, Nov 25th in order to take the shuttle and boat service to and from the retreat. This transfer costs $105 USD per person and is to be paid to the retreat.
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Our retreat is built on a steep hill and features many stairs, so please take this into consideration if you have any injuries or mobilities issues.
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All retreat payments, including the initial booking deposit, are non-refundable but are transferable. It is strongly recommended that you take out personal travel insurance.
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Bookings for Ontario-based retreat guests will be finalized by a TICO-certified travel agency partner.
FAQ's + Additional Info
What's included in my retreat booking?
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7-nights accommodations at Xinalani
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Delicious and nutritious food
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Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
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A fresh juice of the day, purified water, and high quality house coffee and tea
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Daily yoga and meditation practices
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Specialized wellness workshops
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Use of facilities - yoga spaces, beach club, lounge bar, sand terrace, oceanfront spa, and a restaurant
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What's not included or additional?
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Your transportation to the retreat
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Please book your flight to Puerto Vallarta (arriving before 4:00 pm and flying out after 11:00 am)
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Xinalani is only accessible by boat - your shuttle and boat transfer will cost $105 USD
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Additional food and drinks
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A varied selection of specialty coffees, smoothies, beers, wines, liquors, and cocktails are available at the bar for additional cost (these incidentals are charged to each guests’ room)
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Any treatments and massage services or other personal spending
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Anything else not listed as "included"
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Traveling to the retreat:
The closest airport is Puerto Vallarta and we recommend you arrive here. This is a common destination for traveller's from Canada and Esperanza's partners at Hanover Travel are happy to help you arrange your flights. For anyone traveling from the UK or Europe, there are several flight options to Puerto Vallarta connecting through Mexico City or the United States.
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Xinalani is only 12 miles south of Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), but is only accessible by boat. Please fly into Puerto Vallarta before 4:00 pm and fly out after 11:00 am in order for us to help arrange your travel. Please note that the cost of your shuttle and boat to the retreat centre is $105 USD and is in addition to your retreat booking price.
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Traveling to Mexico:
To travel to Mexico you will require your passport and a tourist visa. For Canadians, the tourist visa is a very simple process to complete on your flight into Mexico (your airline will give you all necessary documents on board). No vaccinations are required to enter Mexico (but you may want to check with your doctor for more information).
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Weather in Puerto Vallarta:
The weather in Puerto Vallarta can be spectacular all year long. Xinalani's location on the Central Pacific coast of Mexico, hemmed in by jungle-covered mountains gives it a sub-tropical climate with only two seasons, dry fairly warm winters (November to May) and hot, semi-humid wet summers (June to October). This region averages 345 days of sunshine and 60 inches of rain a year. Winter temperatures in the area average 80F with sunny dry days and cool evenings for perfect sleeping temperatures.
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Cancelation Policy:
All retreat payments, including the initial booking deposit, are non-refundable but are transferable. This means that if you cannot attend, you can find someone to attend in your place and they can transfer to you directly.
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More Info
Please see the retreat centre's website: https://xinalaniretreat.com/
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