Surya Shakti School of Yoga Mexico Immersion Retreat at Xinalani

The Surya Shakti School of Yoga Mexico Immersion Retreat is a yoga retreat at Xinalani Retreat, an oceanfront retreat center just south of Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco, Mexico. It is hosted by Surya Shakti School of Yoga and suits practitioners who want to spend dedicated time on their yoga in a quiet coastal setting, away from everyday routine and among others who share the interest.

The word "immersion" in the title points to the intent of the week: to step out of ordinary life and give your attention to practice, rather than fitting a class or two around a holiday. Surya Shakti School of Yoga leads the retreat, and Xinalani provides the surroundings.

The Setting

Xinalani sits between the jungle and the Pacific Ocean, and that position shapes the whole experience. Retreats here are built around a few things working together: inspiring teachers, nourishing cuisine, time in nature and a like-minded community. The center hosts retreats covering yoga, meditation, movement, wellness and personal growth, so the place is used to guests arriving with a serious interest in practice and a wish to slow down.

For a yoga retreat in Mexico, the appeal of this location is plain. You are on the coast but away from the busier part of Puerto Vallarta, with the sound of the sea and the green of the jungle close at hand. Meals are part of the rhythm of a stay at Xinalani, and the center describes its cuisine as nourishing.

Who It Suits

This retreat is a good fit if you are looking for a yoga immersion in Mexico with a school behind it rather than a general holiday. It also suits anyone who has been thinking about a stretch of focused practice by the ocean and would like to share it with other people who care about the same things.

Before You Go

Xinalani is reached from Puerto Vallarta, so most guests plan their travel around that city. Because the retreat is part of Xinalani's wider calendar of yoga and wellness retreats, it is worth checking the current schedule, room options and what is included for your stay before you make travel plans. Pack for a warm, humid, jungle and beach environment, with clothing you can practice in comfortably and layers for the evenings.