Alchemize at Xinalani

Alchemize is a seven-night yoga retreat led by Janna Fackrell at Xinalani, an oceanfront retreat center in Quimixto, Jalisco, just south of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. It is a restorative and yin yoga retreat with vinyasa flow, built around rest and restoration, and it suits all levels. Anyone who wants a week of unhurried practice between the jungle and the Pacific Ocean will find a fit here.

What to Expect

Janna Fackrell teaches the week through a blend of restorative and yin yoga and vinyasa flow. The emphasis is on slowing down, with a gentler pace than a strength- or fitness-focused retreat.

Each retreat at Xinalani has its own rhythm, and days generally move between practice, shared meals, ocean time and quiet. A typical day at the center looks like this:

- 8 AM: all-levels morning yoga by the ocean
- 10 AM: breakfast, with fresh tropical fruit, homemade pastries, Mexican favorites and lighter options
- 12 PM: free time to swim, rest by the pool, use the wellness area or book a massage
- 2 PM: lunch of fresh, seasonal dishes on the oceanfront terrace
- 5 PM: a restorative practice, meditation, cacao or another mindful session
- 7 PM: sunset over Banderas Bay, then dinner with local cuisine and homemade desserts

The afternoons are left open on purpose, so you can join in as much or as little as you like. Guests share the week with a like-minded group, while keeping plenty of space for themselves.

The Setting

Xinalani sits on the coast between the jungle and the ocean, with views over Banderas Bay. Food is prepared fresh each day, and meals are served with an ocean view.

Several room types are available:

- Beach Casita: the most spacious and private option, steps from the beach, with a king bed, private terrace, plunge pool and air conditioning.
- Eco Chic Treehouse: an open-air room above the jungle with ocean views, a private terrace with hammock, and a king bed or two double beds. Air-conditioned and open-air versions are offered.
- Deluxe Room: a cozy room with a private terrace and small hammock, a king bed or two twin beds, and ocean and jungle views. It suits couples and solo travelers, with air-conditioned and open-air versions.
- Small and Big Palapa: shared open-air palapas with four or eight individual beds and a private terrace, the most accessible way to stay.

Before You Go

Alchemize is open to all levels, so no prior yoga experience is needed. Stay, meals and the daily structure are looked after by Xinalani, which leaves you free to be present for the practice. Massages and other wellness-area experiences are there if you want them, and a swim or a long rest by the pool is just as welcome.