Yoga and Sound Bath Retreat: Heart of the Jungle, Soul of the Sea, Dream in the Stars

This yoga and sound bath retreat gathers practitioners of all levels at Xinalani Eco Resort on Mexico's Pacific coast, near Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. Led by Caitlin Ryan, a 500-hour ERYT certified yoga teacher and certified sound meditation facilitator, it pairs daily Hatha yoga and meditation with sound healing, set between jungle and sea. It suits anyone who wants to rest, reset the nervous system and reconnect, with or without prior yoga experience.

What to Expect

The retreat runs eight days and seven nights. Each day offers yoga, meditation and a sound bath, with open space to rest, reflect, or go out and explore if you choose. The ocean and the hum of the jungle are part of the practice, and the program is built around a deep nervous system reset and a sense of opening in the heart.

Classes combine alignment-focused movement with restorative sound practice. Nothing here asks you to arrive prepared; you are invited to come as you are.

A sample day at Xinalani follows a gentle rhythm of meals and practice:

- 7:00 to 7:30 am: morning coffee and snacks
- 10:00 to 11:00 am: breakfast
- 2:30 to 3:30 pm: lunch
- 7:30 to 8:30 pm: dinner

Yoga and meditation classes and the sound bath sessions are woven into the days around these times.

About Caitlin Ryan

Caitlin Ryan is a 500-hour ERYT certified yoga teacher and certified sound meditation facilitator who believes movement should feel like joy. A former competitive swimmer with a heart for ocean conservation, she blends athletic strength and alignment, mindful flow and restorative healing sounds to help people find presence and peace in their practice. She teaches weekly classes in San Francisco, leads corporate wellness experiences, and hosts immersive sound healing events and retreats. Her aim is simple: that you feel refreshed, reconnected and ready for whatever comes next.

The Setting

Xinalani Eco Resort sits where lush jungle meets the Pacific. Guests reach the retreat center by boat, and airport transfers and the boat ride are included. Three accommodation tiers are offered:

- Big Palapa, shared by four guests
- Deluxe Room with air conditioning, shared by two
- Deluxe Room with air conditioning, for single occupancy

Three meals are served each day, along with coffee, tea, fruit and granola. Kayaks and snorkel equipment are available for time on the water.

Before You Go

All levels are welcome, and no prior yoga experience is required. The retreat is taught in English.

Included in the retreat:

- Accommodation in your chosen room type
- Three meals daily, plus coffee, tea, fruit and granola
- Daily yoga classes and meditation classes
- Sound bath sessions
- Airport transfers and the boat ride to the retreat center
- Kayak and snorkel equipment
- All taxes