Peace and Presence in Paradise 

A luxurious, restoring experience of therapeutic yoga, meditation and reconnection with nature and self in one of the top-rated retreat centers in the world.

March 1-8 2025

An exquisite week-long retreat of restoration and transformation

Awaken your senses, nourish your heart and inspire your soul at one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Gathering at Haramara Retreat near Sayulita is arriving to welcoming community surrounded by unspoiled, natural beauty away from screens and demanding schedules. I have been fortunate to experience Haramara’s breathtaking open-air design in a lush and luxurious atmosphere several times and past guests agree that mere words cannot describe this place. The awe-inspiring grounds offer plenty of space for quieting the mind, for strolling by flowering trees and butterflies and reconnecting with who you are apart from the roles you play in life. Give yourself the gift of a reset at this magical location that has been described as “Robinson Crusoe meets Architectural Digest”.

Haramara retreat is situated on 12 private acres on the magnificent coast of the Pacific Ocean, backed by the Sierra Madre Mountains in Mexico. The accommodations are gorgeous private casitas that merge the outdoors with the inside, set apart from one another, each nestled within tropical jungle vegetation on a hillside overlooking a private, dramatic beach.

The property has long been stewarded by a grounded, force of a woman with a vision of creating an untouched, eco-friendly sanctuary allowing guests to truly retreat from their lives and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. She has employed the same sweet-natured, high quality, kind and thoughtful staff for years who go above and beyond to care for us.

Join me for a week in the sensual, lush surroundings of the destination that Yoga Journal calls one of the top ten yoga retreats in the world.

What you’re invited to explore:

• a week of powerful experiences designed to help you soften into your senses and receive the gifts of a lovingly curated retreat of rest and renewal

• inspiring meditations to welcome the sunrise

• daily rejuvenating morning movement and breath techniques to awaken, revive and align

• Massage pressure points, therapeutic touch and energy healing offered within many practices with consent

• therapeutic balancing practices to support the body post travel

• mindfulness teachings for sustainable stress reduction

• offerings that encourage restful sleep

• the invitation to receive true, lasting relaxation

• practices that invite renewed self-compassion with self and others

• floating in a salt water infinity pool overlooking the pacific

• time to yourself, swinging in a hammock on a private beach

• witnessing pink sunsets over the water before sumptuous dinners

• Daily walks on “nature’s stair master”, a peaceful (yet at some points steep) trek down to a dramatic beachfront. *Note, those not wishing to walk on sometimes challenging inclines and rock stairs may like to request a casita that is closer to the shalas and restaurant thus shortening the daily walks to and from the accommodations.

• Afternoon hatha, restorative, yin and yoga nidra experiences

• a profoundly meditative, therapeutic and professional sound bath

• abundant time to “be” rather than “do”

• An invitation to deepen your connection to nature, to other women and to the wholeness of your body, mind and heart.

What a day at Haramara may look like:

Daily varied sunrise therapeutic movement, mindfulness and meditation experiences in secluded, open air shalas surrounded by nature and birdsong (at least one practice on the private beach)

A gorgeous buffet breakfast featuring fruits, famous house made granola, yogurt, fresh baked goods and hot dishes made to order.

Mid-morning group explorations of self-discovery that include embodied practices, meditations, journaling and music.

Relaxation at your favorite spots throughout the spacious setting, a walk, a dip in the pool or connection with others.

A three course lunch featuring fresh, delectable salads, soups, bowls and light, uplifting desserts

Free afternoons for a siesta, a stroll through the vast, jungle-like setting, relaxation on the secluded beach or at the breathtaking infinity pool looking down at the ocean. You may also indulge in optional spa treatments from supremely skilled local practitioners in spaces created for privacy, yet open to the warm breeze and ocean sounds.

Late afternoon movement and explorations of therapeutic practices to support your body, mind and spirit.

Delicious three course vegetarian or pescatarian dinner served from Haramara's highly acclaimed culinary kitchen in an open-air dining room with a spectacular view of stunning sunset and sea every night.

Inspiring and optional sleep support practices before bed.

This is YOUR retreat and you are invited to give yourself the experience that you desire.

About me (your own personal yoga therapist!):

I’m a Certified Yoga Therapist and a 500 hr Yoga Teacher and Somatic Coach who is passionate about helping people soothe their minds and bodies. Drawing from the systems of yoga, meditation, ayurveda and personal development I aim to curate accessible therapeutic experiences for the modern, busy human. A former stressed out radio broadcaster, I found increased health and wellbeing through yoga therapy. For the last fifteen years, I have served as an advocate for my client’s wellness goals, specializing in offering relief from anxiety, depression, stress, digestive and sleep issues. Through my facilitation of groups, retreats, and private sessions, I intend to support people to create kinder inner landscapes so they can lead, work and live from a place of compassion, self-trust and belonging. In my offerings, expect therapeutic skills for freedom of movement and increased sustainable strengthening for the body, techniques to calm the mind and an invitation to reconnect with the more expansive part of being human.

This year’s retreat can accommodate 19 of us which includes me and two colleagues assisting in creating transformative experiences for you and plenty of special treats and treatments! I encourage you to save your spot soon as this experience will sell out quickly. Note most casitas are shared spaces. This year I have one casita available for a single so if you would like a private space, I recommend booking soon.

A non refundable down-payment of $500 USD will save your spot. It is mandatory for each guest to acquire “cancel for any reason” travel insurance within 72 hours of making your deposit. My retreat features the use of a skilled travel advisor to book your flights, plan any additional travel following the retreat and ensure you have purchased the proper travel insurance to protect your investment.

What’s Included:

Seven days and nights at the breathtaking, incomparable Haramara Resort in Sayulita, Mexico

Three delicious vegan, vegetarian or pescatarian meals per day which includes a vast selection of fruit, yogurt, homemade granola and made to order hot dishes for breakfast, a three course nourishing lunch and dinner that will have you glowing from the inside out. (dairy-free and gluten free options available) Excludes alcohol.

An opening night orientation at dinner and a special brunch on departure day.

Exclusive access to 12 private acres of jungle trails, a healing saltwater infinity pool and opportunities to watch the sunrise and sunset in paradise every day

A 75 minute sound bath meditation.

An inspirational bonfire experience on the beach

Daily sunrise, late morning, afternoon and optional evening premium teachings, practices and guidance. One free day with an optional outing to a gorgeous nearby beach.

What’s Not Included:

Shuttles to and from Haramara (shared shuttles range from $15 USD to $90 per person for arrival shuttles depending on how many guests per trip/ $10 USD to $65 USD for departure shuttle)

Gratuities for shuttle and retreat staff (suggested tip for retreat staff, $100 USD for the week)

Incredible restoring and inspiring spa treatments with gifted practitioners and healers (ranging from $90-$120 USD per treatment)

Optional on-site experiences in a variety of modalities including a traditional sweat lodge ceremony

Airfare

Optional visits to nearby Sayulita easily accessed on foot, or to the next picturesque town a 10 minute cab ride down the coast, San Pancho.

Additional snacks like fresh coconut water, superfood smoothies, guacamole or drinks from the pool cafe and bar.

Travel Insurance: A travel insurance policy that includes the option to “cancel for any reason” must be attained within 2 days of booking (paying your deposit). You can add the airfare to the policy at a later date. Canadian travelers can work with our Canadian based Travel Advisor to retain proper insurance. American guests can receive information from our retreat Travel Advisor regarding insurance and can purchase a policy through the John Hancock Insurance Company here.

Please email Robert McDowell, Travel Advisor of Pivot Travel BCCP # 66868 to discuss travel insurance options and make flight arrangements. Remember you must purchase insurance within 2 days of purchasing the retreat (paying your initial $500 deposit).

robert@pivottravel.ca

American residents purchasing through John Hancock, please “select” the “cancel for any reason” choice which is available in either the silver or gold packages. We require you to send us a copy of your travel policy document. Expect to pay between 200 and 300 dollars for an appropriate travel insurance policy.

Retreat Investment:

Cabana choices are on a first come, first serve basis.

Single: 3550.00 USD

There is one single cabana available.

Double: 2600.00 USD

There are two double cabanas available. *DOUBLE CASITAS SOLD OUT

Triple: 2300.00 USD

There is one triple cabana available *TRIPLE CASITAS SOLD OUT

Quad: 2000.00 USD

There is one quad cabana available *QUAD CASITA SOLD OUT

Dorm: 1750.00 USD

There are four spaces available in an 8 person dorm style cabana featuring two expansive and luxurious shared bathrooms on either end featuring glorious showers with jungle views. The dorm is shared with exclusively female-bodied members of another group on retreat at Haramara during our wonderful week at this spectacular place.

Plans can change between now and March 2025, if you’d like to get on the waitlist for any of the sold out casitas, please let me know.

3 percent interest will be added for credit card payments made through paypal. If you choose to pay through paypal, let me know and I will send you an invoice.

Please reach out if desiring to pay through e-transfer or Venmo.

A non-refundable deposit of $500.00 USD saves your space. Half of your remaining balance will be due on or before July 1st 2024. The second half will be due on or before January 1st 2025.

The Peace and Presence in Paradise retreat is non-refundable and non-transferable. In the event of a cancellation, your mandatory “cancel for any reason” insurance policy protects your investment.

I welcome your questions and look forward to gathering in paradise!