Sunkistlizbit Yoga Retreat 2027

The Sunkistlizbit Yoga Retreat is an eight-day, seven-night yoga retreat at Xinalani Retreat, on the Pacific coast south of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. It is led by Elizabeth Bliach and suits anyone who wants a week of daily vinyasa, power, hot and yin yoga, with meditation, time in the water and unhurried meals in a jungle and ocean setting.

What to Expect

Days follow a steady rhythm built around two yoga sessions. Morning coffee and snacks come first, from 7:00 to 7:30 am, then the morning yoga session from 8:30 to 9:45 am. Breakfast follows from 10:00 to 11:00 am, and lunch from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. The evening yoga session runs from 5:00 to 6:15 pm, with dinner from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. The long stretch between meals is left open for the spa, the water or simply resting.

The classes draw on a range of styles: hot yoga, power, power core, vinyasa flow, slow flow, yin-yang, yin and meditation. Balance is the idea, with energizing practice on one side and deep restoration on the other.

Beyond class, the property offers kayaking, snorkeling, waterfall hikes, zip-lining and eco-trails. Ice baths, cacao ceremonies and a traditional temazcal, an ancient sweat lodge, are also part of what Xinalani offers, and evenings can end around a beach bonfire.

About Elizabeth Bliach

Elizabeth Bliach is a 500-hour certified yoga instructor who specializes in vinyasa flow, including power, hot and yin classes. She teaches daily at Full Circle Yoga in Winter Park, Florida. She has led 12 retreats, and this will be her ninth time returning to Xinalani. Her teaching is alignment based, and her classes are described as energizing and motivating, leaving students refreshed and relaxed.

The Setting

Xinalani sits between the Pacific and untamed jungle, about 12 miles south of Puerto Vallarta. It can be reached only by boat, so the arrival is part of the experience. Airport transfers and the scenic boat ride to the retreat are arranged for guests.

The property has six yoga spaces, an oceanfront spa, a temazcal, a beach club, a sauna and a restaurant focused on mindful nourishment. Rooms come in several categories, each with double or single occupancy: Deluxe Room (open air or air-conditioned), Eco Chic Suite (open air or air-conditioned) and Beach Casita (air-conditioned).

Before You Go

The stay includes seven nights in the room category you choose, three healthful meals daily, coffee, tea, fruit and granola, daily yoga classes, airport transfers and the boat ride, all taxes, kayak use and snorkel equipment.

Not included are airfare, gratuities, café and bar beverages, spa services and excursions. Plan for those separately, especially if the spa, zip-lining or other outings appeal to you.