From the Physical to the Mystical Yoga Retreat

From the Physical to the Mystical is a seven-day, six-night yoga retreat in the Mayan jungle near Tulum, Mexico, held at Casa Arkaana in Chemuyil. It is made for anyone who feels called to pause, whether you are moving through a transition, craving real rest, or simply ready to experience something good. Randi and Shana lead the week, moving from the physical body toward receptivity and the heart through yoga, movement, sound healing, embodiment, temazcal and a cenote visit.

What to Expect

Most mornings begin in silence, followed by yoga at 8am and breakfast around 9:30. The days are named as they unfold: Arrival, Roots, Release, Receive, Open, Embody and Return with Love.

The first evening is a welcome circle and a sound healing session. Early in the week come a sacred sensual practice, an embodiment practice, stargazing and a fireside chat with s'mores. A traditional temazcal and flower bath follows, and midweek offers an optional day in Tulum at the beach and in town, with yin, reiki and essential oils in the evening. Later days bring a cenote visit, fireside community time, an integration meditation, one-to-one conversations with the hosts and a gratitude circle by the fire. The last morning has a final practice, breakfast and a closing circle before check-out and airport transfers at 11am.

Afternoons often stay free for the pool or rest, and an optional Thai table massage or water healing session can be added. The schedule follows the energy and needs of the group.

About Randi and Shana

Randi is a yoga teacher who sees yoga as far more than physical movement. Her classes balance strength and challenge with breath, presence and ease, in a supportive space shaped by gratitude and community. Her phrase for it is a strong body and a soft heart.

Shana is a yoga and embodiment guide. Her approach rests on presence, compassion and deep reverence for the wisdom of the body. She weaves movement, breath, ancient wisdom and energetic awareness, inviting people to slow down, trust their intuition and come home to themselves.

The Setting

Casa Arkaana is a family-run retreat center on five private acres of jungle in Chemuyil, about 20 minutes north of Tulum. The family lives on the land and cares for guests. Yoga takes place in the Temple, and the grounds include a cenote-fed pool. The group is small, up to 22 guests.

Guests share a room with one other guest and can choose a jungle glamping tent, a jungle casita, or a veranda room with its own bathroom. Limited single occupancy may be available on request. Three vegetarian meals a day are prepared by the chef, and dietary needs are accommodated.

Round-trip airport transportation is included. The drive is around 90 minutes from Cancún airport and around 60 minutes from Tulum airport.

Before You Go

No yoga, movement or retreat experience is needed, and all levels are welcome. Practices are offered so you can take part in the way that suits you. The retreat is held in English, and participation is limited to adults aged 18 and over.

Included are six nights of accommodation, meals, all practices and sessions, the temazcal and flower bath, the cenote experience, airport transportation, one-to-one time with Randi and Shana, and integration calls before and after the retreat. Flights, travel insurance, the optional Tulum day and the optional massage or water healing session are not included.

This is a retreat and hospitality setting, not a medical facility. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or take prescription medication, speak with a healthcare provider before taking part.