Yoga Love Retreat

The Yoga Love Retreat is a five-night yoga retreat at Palmaïa, The House of AïA, a wellness resort in Playa del Carmen on Mexico's Riviera Maya. It is hosted by the Yoga Love studio and suits anyone who wants a few days of daily yoga, meditation and rest in a setting that makes it easy to slow down. The pace is flexible, so you can keep it active or make it entirely restorative.

What to Expect

The retreat balances movement with stillness, exploration with relaxation, and connection with quiet. Each day includes a Yoga Love yoga practice in the morning, with opportunities for meditation and reflection alongside it. The rest of the day is yours to shape.

Some people spend the afternoon by the Caribbean Sea, take a bike through the jungle, or try a sound experience. Others book a spa treatment, read, or nap. The resort's own programming is part of the stay, including breathwork, mindfulness, creative expression and classes led by Palmaïa's Architects of Life, plus live music and sound and vibrational experiences. Nothing is required, and the page is clear that there is no right way to retreat.

The Setting

Palmaïa sits between the Caribbean Sea and nearly 1,000 acres of untouched jungle at the southernmost point of Playa del Carmen. It feels private and secluded, yet it is only about 45 minutes from Cancun International Airport. The resort has been recognized with Two MICHELIN Keys and named the World's #1 Destination Spa by Condé Nast Traveler readers.

It has 234 ocean-facing suites in calming tones with clean, natural lines. Suites include:

- Ocean views and air conditioning with climate control
- A Nespresso machine and a daily-restocked minibar
- Turndown service, bathrobes and slippers
- A Bluetooth music system and Wi-Fi
- Vegan, biodegradable bath amenities

A limited number of ocean-view king and queen suites are held for the Yoga Love group, in single or double occupancy. Other suite types, including swim-out and bathtub suites and rooms without an ocean view, are offered subject to availability.

Meals are part of the stay. There are four restaurants serving health-focused, flavor-driven food, with roughly 80 percent of the gastronomy plant-based. There is also a Health Café, a vegan taco food truck, signature mocktails and 24-hour in-suite dining.

Getting there is simple: fly direct from New York to Cancun, then take a van of about 45 minutes to the resort.

Before You Go

No skill level is specified. The daily movement can be adapted, and a more restorative pace is welcome throughout the stay. The retreat is held in English.

The rate covers:

- Five nights at Palmaïa
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus 24-hour in-suite dining
- Yoga Love retreat programming
- Daily wellness practices and classes, including meditation, breathwork and sound experiences
- Complimentary bicycles and stand-up paddleboards
- Jungle Gym and outdoor fitness areas
- Resort Wi-Fi
- Airport transfers between Cancun International Airport and the resort
- The experiences included in Palmaïa's all-inclusive Gifting Lifestyle

Round-trip airfare to Cancun is not included. Spots are arranged directly through the Yoga Love studio.