Steadiness & Joy: Yoga for Your Entire Life - Retreat to Mexico
March 8-14, 2025
with Natasha Rizopoulos
Photo Courtesy of Playa Viva
How do we create practices that are flexible and sustainable, that evolve as we shift and grow? How do we carry the self we discover on the mat into our lives off the mat?
In this retreat we will take deep dives into the physical practice of yoga, while also exploring how to practice yoga in the realm of daily life.
Mornings will be dedicated to asana, with expansive practices that will include ways to modify and adapt for a variety of levels of experience.
Afternoons will combine gentle and restorative yoga, philosophy discussions and journaling exercises, all designed to provide insight on how we can translate our embodied understanding of yoga into our relationships, our work and how we carry ourselves in the world.
In addition to the two group classes that anchor each day, Playa Viva offers a wide array of activities on land and sea, and myriad opportunities to immerse yourself in the surrounding natural beauty.
The property is situated on a pristine private beach and includes a baby turtle sanctuary (“turtle steps” are how we effect lasting change, so this is a particularly delightful intersection of the literal and the metaphoric), a wellness spa and an on-site farm that provides much of the locally sourced cuisine. If you would like to explore further afield, you can schedule a variety of excursions with local providers that will connect you to the community and the extraordinary eco-system, providing a taste of Mexico that will delight your senses and nourish your soul.
Finally, as part of your participation in the retreat, you’ll receive a follow-up 1:1 virtual private session with Natasha (to be scheduled within 3 months of the retreat). During this session you can deepen your connection to any aspect of the retreat that particularly resonated with you, from postures to philosophy to the yoga of daily life.
Photo Courtesy of Playa Viva
What’s Included:
6 nights’ accommodations
Airport pick-up and return
Daily Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Twice daily yoga classes
A 1:1 virtual private session with Natasha post retreat (to be booked within 3 months of the retreat)
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Meals at Playa Viva can best be described as farm-to-table, “healthy Mexican with an international flair.”
The retreat takes organic sourcing seriously, with most of the produce coming from the retreat’s 20-acre permaculture farm, Women’s Cooperative, or from local producers, ranchers & fishermen. Special orders are welcome and Playa Viva prides itself on catering to a variety of dietary requests including vegetarian, vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, and kosher, as well as adapting to specific food allergies. Guests can expect traditional Mexican staples alongside inventive vegan/ veggie options, colorful salads, nutrient-rich soups, and delectable seasonal fruit plates and desserts.
After registering, let Natasha know directly of any dietary needs.
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• Passports are required but no visa.
• You may fly into Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport (ZIH) anytime on March 8th & check out from your room is 11am on March 14th. Playa Viva will arrange for transportation to & from the airport.
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• International Airfare
• Spa treatments
• Excursions/Adventures
• Alcohol, special smoothies, coconuts & other specialty beverages
Photos Courtesy of Playa Viva
PRICING OPTIONS
All prices are per person
Option at checkout to pay $1,000 deposit to hold your spot (non-refundable) or to pay in full. Full payment is due on or before December 1, 2024.
All pricing options are per person. Accommodations are on a first come, first serve basis, with multiple room set-ups and sizes available. If you have specific people you would like to lodge with, do sign up together to ensure this happens. If you don’t have a preference in terms of who you room with, simply select a bed in any available room. Rooms are not gender-specific and once booked, rooming arrangements are your responsibility, so consider your ideal scenario as you plan.
Down Under Retreats are final sale & do not allow for any cancellations or refunds.
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3-person room
Each bed is $2,600
EcoCasitas are one-bedroom self-contained “Casitas” (little houses) that provide complete privacy. These rooms have an unobstructed ocean view. King EcoCasitas have a private bathroom on the same level and have shutter doors that can open for a full ocean view or close for complete privacy. King EcoCasitas are also outfitted with a small desk and chair. It is also conveniently located closer to the common area.
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3-person room
Each bed is $2600
Deluxe Suites have a private bath and share a large balcony with the other Deluxe Suite that serves as a large outdoor living room containing a couch, chairs and a table. Deluxe Suites have an unobstructed ocean view.
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3-person room.
Each bed is $2,700
The Private Casita is a self-contained “casita” (little house). It is our most private casita, with a large bathroom, a dressing area, and a private balcony with a couch, table and chairs and a wonderful unobstructed ocean view.
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2-person room.
Each bed is $2,200
Studios have an unobstructed ocean view and a desk. Studios have a private bathroom downstairs away from the bedroom area.
To book this as a single cost is $3,000 - please reach out to educationdirector@downunderyoga.com to complete this purchase if still available.
Any Questions? Reach out to Natasha directly at natasha@natasharizopoulos.com
Down Under Retreats are final sale & do not allow for any cancellations or refunds.