Top 20 Affordable Yoga Retreats In Mexico 2019 By Retreat Kula
A vacation is the perfect opportunity to untangle yourself from the daily hustle bustle and spend some time relaxing in a beautiful location. However, it gets even better when you shift a little bit from traditional holidaying and focus on a vacation that promises a fitter and better ‘you’. A retreat is an ideal way to disconnect from the stress of everyday life and hit the refresh button.
Here at Retreat Kula, we present to you top 20 affordable yoga retreats in Mexico who were nominated after a scrupulous selection process. We reached out to hundreds of retreats in Mexico. We asked them certain questions which allowed us to get a good overview of their retreats with respect to – quality of teaching, curriculum, teachers, facilities, location, food, accommodation, activities and reviews by guests/students. Then came the toughest job of selecting the top twenty. We hope that our handpicked top 20 affordable yoga retreats in Mexico will surely inspire you to pack your bags and just head off to this ‘Land of Enchantment’.
Here Are Top 20 Affordable Yoga Retreats In Mexico
1. Omm Retreats
Enter a magnificent, magical island where the essence of Omm Retreats can be magnified with their services of Travel and Yoga retreats, in parts of Mexico, Spain, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan. Live a life-altering yogic lifestyle in the jungle, and crystalline silence of the lagoon in 7 colors at Bacalar and other centers, to be reborn again in the positive chants of Om energy, topped with herbal, rich Mexican cuisine.
Highlights:
‘Back to Basics’ Yoga Retreat, Restorative Yoga, Therapeutic Yoga
Hiking, Biking, Horse-riding.
2. Harmony Yoga Retreat
Harmony Glamping and Boutique Hotel is nestled between the beautiful white beaches of Tulum and the lush Mayan jungle. Built using eco-friendly materials and according to the principles of the green philosophy, the stay at the abode is harmonious and chic. Teachers that are both experienced and humble are chosen for imparting the knowledge of Hatha, Ashtanga, Kundalini, and Vinyasa Yoga on the retreat. With the freshness of surroundings and goodness of health, harmony yoga retreat nourishes you inside-out.
Highlights:
Quirky and Chic Accommodation Facilities
SUP Board Yoga Sessions
Come to Copal, Come to Mexico! Copal retreat mirrors the beauty of Mexico and passion for yoga. Guests are harbored in a Mexican ashram with ocean front space where you feel loved and cared the moment you walk in. Extending the highest and most strict standards in safety and quality to the guests, copal retreat is an experience in itself. The most- kind-hearted teachers guide you on a copal retreat characterized by daily yoga sessions, exquisite Mexican cuisine and an array of adventures, positivity, and reconnection.
Highlights:
Paddleboard
Preservation of Natural resources (Karma Yoga)
4. Bambuddha
Located along Mexico’s western coast, the Bambuddha Holistic Center unites travelers from all walks of life with the science of union, yoga. It is a space designed to celebrate life, and for deep cleansing of physical, mental, emotional body. A space opening to panoramic views of Pacific ocean fills your days and nights with serenity. The rooms are decorated beach style with a subtle touch of local flare.
Highlights:
Temazcal Ceremony
Ayurvedic Healing Therapies
5. KiekariTerra
Drench into the bohemian vibe of KiekariTerra A.C. (earlier AcroTerra), a Yoga organization based out of Xico, and Veracruz in Mexico. They provide ‘sacred healing retreats’, Kundalini Yoga, Permaculture, Yoga Anatomy, Meditation, and Terra EcoYoga 200hrs YTT under the authentic Yoga teachers like Monroy and Kiekari, who are also the activists for the rights of nature, and strongly connected with UNESCO-IUCN.
Highlights:
Top 3 finalist #NatureforallGreenhouse Project for IUCN World Conservation Congress in Hawaii.
A Wildlife Conservation Project in Southeastern Mexico.
6. Casa OM
Casa Om is a home by the beach. The boutique retreat center has well-facilitated rooms and a yoga hall which can comfortably accommodate up to 40 yogis. At Casa Om, learned teachers share with participants the invaluable gift of yoga and well being thus enriching their lives and spirits. The sciences of Kundalini yoga, Bikram yoga, Hatha yoga, Vinyasa yoga are shared with the guests in the caress of Mexico. The cuisine is delectably healthy and fresh. There is a pool, restaurants, coffee shops, stores in close proximity where you can relax and spend some surf time.
Highlights:
Hot Yoga
Gourmet Dinner
Book your tickets for Mexico’s beautiful yoga retreat center, where Victor Virana (e-RYT500 certified yoga teacher) is the hawk-eye of Yogamultimedia who has introduced a unique style by blending yoga with martial arts, called Kalam Balam. They offer Mayan and Aztec people inspired Ayurvedic massage treatments, YTT, and retreat programs in parts of Mexico, as well as in other exotic countries like Italy, Kenya, Morocco, Canada, and the U.S.
Highlights:
200, 300, and 500-hour YTT, Kalam Balam.
Ashtanga Yoga, Jivamukti, Yantra, Power Yoga, Viniyoga, Thai Yoga.
8. La Casa Surya
Sabrina (Yoga and RAID Freediving Instructor), is the owner of La Casa Surya – a Yoga and freediving school in Tulum in the heart of Mexico. Cleanse all the toxins from your body around the turquoise blue of the Carribean surrounded with the beautiful Maya ruins. Their classrooms project a revitalizing experience as it is an underrated program you cannot miss, to develop mystical alignment techniques for a joyful and peaceful life.
Highlights:
Reiki treatment, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Pranayama, and Thai Yoga Therapy.
Freediving course, Pre-natal class (on request).
9. Soul Trips
Come out for a relaxing holiday at a spectacular destination and discover your true ‘self’ through transformative yogic experiences! At Soul Trips, you are provided the ideal platform to reflect on yourself through mindfulness and personal growth workshops. Enhance the purpose of life while engaging in volunteer work activities and burn down that ego and pride that’s been holding you back.
Highlights:
Retreat Follow-up Sessions Available
Volunteer Work with Children.
10. Volcanlaguna
Indulge in the holistic practices at a family-run Yoga retreat center in Nayarit, Mexico. They offer rejuvenating yoga retreat programs for yogis, volunteers, and art residents under the skilled, and bilingual Mexico-based teachers. Volcanlaguna is ‘another world in the same planet’, a heart-molding, off-grid location in the crater of a bird sanctuary in Mexico, which serves detoxifying vegan food to endorse an eco-friendly lifestyle of a yogi.
Highlights:
Couple and Solo Retreat, Tantra Retreat, AcroYoga and handstand Retreat.
A private villa to host 12 lucky souls near Santa Maria del Oro volcanic lagoon.
11. Prana Del Mar
A tranquil atmosphere is created in the desert near the Baja peninsula, with deluxe beachfront, in the welcoming Yoga retreat destination at Prana Del Mar, gives luxurious treatment to the Yogis. The majestic grandeur delivers facilities of- Sun, Sand, and Community retreat, Bliss-out in Baja retreat, and many other refreshing activities under the internationally-acclaimed teachers. They have 16 rooms and suites and they provide healthy and nutritious yogic meals.
Highlights:
Gong Relaxation, Viveka Retreat, Christmas and New Year’s Retreat.
Snorkeling, Kayaking, Sea-turtle Releases, Surfing, Horse-riding, Whale-watching.
12. La Duna Ecology Center
A science influenced eco-retreat center, which is a hidden gem along a majestic coast of Baja in between nature – desert, mountain, and sea. Merge with the beauty of this place where resilience, powerful-softness, and harmony are the keywords that make it stand out among the rest. An off-the-beaten destination, the place is a heaven for nature lovers. Their biodiversity program promotes the protection of wildlife and coastal dunes and electricity is 100% sourced from solar power.
Highlights:
Zhineng Qigong immersion program, Reflexology, and Aromatherapy
8 Eco-Casitas, and Open-Air Palapas, and Shamanic Practices.
13. Xinalani Retreat
Get to be a part of this sanctuary of self-discovery in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Xinalani means ‘seeds’ in the pre-hispanic language! This tropically exclusive, eco-chic yoga retreat center is placed over a hill on the beach, in front of the blissful “La Sierra Madre”. They have 33 spacious rooms with 6 fully-furnished, classy yoga studios, and some highly-professional yoga teachers having bilingual proficiency.
Highlights:
Happiness Yoga Retreat, Neuroscience Yoga, Radi8 Hot Yoga.
Whale watching, Swim with Dolphins, Trek, Snorkel, Surf, Salsa
14. Alex Dawson Yoga
The idyllic setting of Alex Dawson’s Yoga Retreat is splendidly pleasing to the eyes yet bestows warmth to the soul. Days start with traditional yoga classes synchronized with symphony by Tony Khalifa and his musicians. Sound healing sessions are included for embracing calmness. Yoga practices like Vinyasa, Yoga Nidra and Yin are complemented by healthy vegetarian meals in a nourishing ambiance.
Highlights:
Sound Healing
Seva
15. Calgary Iyengar Yoga
Surrounded by stunning views, Calgary Iyengar Yoga is an opportunity for you to reconcile with the purest. Everything from accommodation to food to surroundings is enriching and fosters inward exploration. Calgary yoga teachers inspire and nurture the practice, learning, and development through highest standards of Iyengar Yoga. It embraces individuals of all kinds– the ones looking for deeper immersion as well as the ones with the desire to go on a shorter yoga break.
Highlights:
Private Pool
Kirtan Sessions
16. Baja Board
A Beautiful shala overlooking a beach awaits you. Local teachers and instructors who love to share their knowledge of yoga, mind-body therapy, meditation, and breathwork while traveling are chosen. The teachers enjoy sharing spiritual teachings with their students thereby bringing a sense of connection to the classes.
Highlights:
Kite lessons and Different styles of Yoga
Spiritual Teachings
17. Casa Tara Retreat
From the deep-caring, nature surrounded atmosphere emerges the Casa Tara retreat. It is perfect for all who wish to welcome rest and restoration. The abode has 12 rooms and one restaurant serving the guests with vegan and gluten-free meals. The vibe is carefree. Between daily classes of yoga, guests can hop on bikes for exploration, do stand up paddle boards, stroll on beaches, or swim in a pool. Different yoga styles are taught here including Iyengar, Ashtanga, Aeroyoga and more.
Highlights:
Unique range of Spa treatments
Kayaking, Paddleboard
Rehabilitate your soul in the most exotic setting across different parts of the world where the luxury of nature and facilities enlighten your spirit. Practice active and restorative yoga, meditation and mindfulness in the caress of beauty while spending your twilights in accommodations wrapped in magnificence. Highly trained yoga teachers, experienced artists, chefs, musicians are on board to make your journey enlivening. They all show the utmost integrity in all levels of interaction.
Highlights:
Handcrafted Luxury Yoga Retreats around the World
Hedonism (pursue self-gratification and pleasure)
19. Tribal Tulum
Founder of Tribal Tulum offers Yoga and dive retreats, with 12 years of teaching experience in Yoga, and is also the author of ‘Map of Life and Beauty’. Meditate in this enchanting space of four loft-style apartments for personal training, perform Yin Yoga, Acro Yoga, Circuit Training in the stunning rooftop-deck sunrise views at Tulum, Mexico. They also provide Yoga and Dive merchandise for all the volunteers.
Highlights:
Cave Diving, Freedive, and Scuba-diving.
Iyengar Yoga with wall ropes, Full Moon Meditation, 21-days Habit challenge.
20. Yoga Adventures Worldwide
Home away from home! This fun and flexible treat in Havana is the ‘best Yoga retreat in the Caribbean 2018’ by Shape Magazine which has luxury comforts in 8 bedroom guesthouse. Nourish your soul and fuel your heart with this life-changing yoga voyage, forming eternal friendships with the like-minded people. They also provide destination retreats in Santorini, Cuba, Holbox, Portugal, Iceland, Tulum, and Morocco.
Highlights:
Nominated in the top three best retreats of Tulum in 2013.
Mexican mud Meditation, Cuban Salsa Retreats, and trip to Vinales tobacco farm.
Enjoy your “carpe-diem” moments at these impeccable retreat centers. If you want to know more about such fascinating Yoga retreats, then visit us at www.retreatkula.com.
Author: Retreat Kula
Retreat Kula is a team of spiritualists and yogis by heart and travelers by soul on this journey to bring together yoga lovers across the planet as a single community entrenched in the heart and spirit of authentic Yoga Life.
