The Beyond Fitness Retreat

The Beyond Fitness Retreat is a five-night yoga retreat led by Casey Haase at Xinalani, an oceanfront retreat center in Quimixto, Jalisco, Mexico, just south of Puerto Vallarta. It pairs Vinyasa flow with rest and restore, and it welcomes all levels, so it suits people who want a slower, more spacious week of practice by the Pacific.

What to Expect

The retreat runs five nights, and its focus is Vinyasa flow alongside restorative time. Xinalani describes its retreats as having their own rhythm, with days that move between practice, meals, ocean time, rest and room simply to be.

A typical day at the center unfolds like this, though each retreat shapes its own schedule:

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

Between sessions there is space for wellness experiences, ocean adventures and time in nature, and the aim is a week that leaves you lighter and recharged.

Your Teacher

Casey Haase leads The Beyond Fitness Retreat. The retreat is listed under Vinyasa flow and Rest & Restore, so expect movement balanced with stillness.

The Setting

Xinalani sits between the jungle and the Pacific Ocean, in the village of Quimixto on the coast south of Puerto Vallarta. The terrace looks over Banderas Bay, and guests wake to ocean views and the sounds of nature. The center takes care of the stay, meals and practical details so you can spend less time organizing.

Rooms come in four categories:

- Beach Casita: the most spacious and private option, steps from the beach, with a king bed, private terrace, plunge pool, ocean views and A/C.
- Eco Chic Treehouse: the signature open-air stay, perched above the jungle with ocean views, a private terrace with hammock, and a choice of A/C or open-air.
- Deluxe Room: a cozy room with jungle and ocean views, a private terrace and small hammock, with A/C or open-air options. It suits couples and solo travelers.
- 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

The retreat is open to all levels, so no prior experience with Vinyasa or restorative yoga is needed. Meals, the stay and the daily practice are part of the Xinalani retreat experience, and you can also book massages and other wellness offerings during your free time.