May 25 - 30, 2024 // 6 days, 5 nights of relaxation and adventure
Join us at Xinalani, pronounced "she-nah-lah-knee,” a wellness spot 12 miles south of Puerto Vallarta in the state of Jalisco. Set on the mountains off of the Pacific Coast only be accessed by boat. The accommodations have palm-thatched roofs, some rooms with AC and 4 walls while the others have 3 walls and an open air with mountain and ocean views. Xinalani is a unique destination where you can fully rest, relax, have some adventures, and experience nature in a more luxurious way to CONNECT.RENEW.EXPLORE for 6 days and 5 nights.
An all-inclusive get-away with 3 meals a day, gluten free and vegan options (some dietary needs may be accommodated as long as ingredients are available).
Yoga twice daily complimenting the activities and the theme of the retreat, CONNECT.RENEW.EXPLORE, all levels.
Within a few steps to the beach where you can bask in the sun, snorkel, kayak.
Relaxation at the pool if that’s more your jam or enjoy the Japanese sauna.
3 guided activities included.
What Xinalani means: seeds in nahuatl words. To Xinalani - “…Plant the seeds of change!”
A note that Xinalani rooms and facilities are accessed by a beautiful wooden stairs in the entire property. Some of the yoga studios are at the top of 176 steps, but to get there is an experience with nature around and sounds of the birds in the background.
Why Jalisco, Mexico?
Today, Jalisco is a land of peace with its beautiful landscape. The name "Jalisco" is believed to be derived from the Nahuatl words (a group of people native to the south of Mexico) "xalli" (sand, gravel) and "ixtli," which means "face," or by extension, plane. So “Jalisco” would literally mean “sandy face.” The setting of Xinalani is perfect for what Jalisco is described and to really experience it all, this is your invitation to come. No better place to be to disconnect from the work week and recharge.
Please note, if you are traveling alone and need someone to share a room with, we will best match you with another guest making sure that both of you will be comfortable. We will also ask your permission to share your email and phone # so that you can connect prior to the trip.
Yoga Instructors:
Resident Instructor, DRIFT Yoga // Sarah Hyde
Sarah has been with DRIFT since opening and holds 200 Hr and YACEP Yoga Certifications known for her hatha, vinyasa, yin and restorative yoga, meditation and sound baths classes. Sarah is based in Seattle where she is a full time Yoga and Meditation Teacher. At DRIFT, Sarah teaches 3 weekly classes: Vinyasa + Yoga Nidra and Hatha and leads our Sound Bath special event workshops seasonally. Sarah also leads her own yoga and meditation retreats and workshops through the year. When Sarah is not in the yoga room, she enjoys traveling, walking her dog and spending time with friends.
Founder/Owner // Vivian
Vivian completed all of her yoga trainings through Yoga Medicine with Tiffany Cruikshank, (200 Hr E-RYT) focusing on the tissue health and challenging the mind and body making movement as a daily dose of wellness. She has also trained with Anatomy Trains by Tom Myers on Fascial Web and with Love Your Brain Yoga for traumatic brain injury. Currently, Vivian teaches group and private classes, and workshops at the studio, as well as leading community and corporate event classes in Seattle. This will be Vivian’t 4th retreat since DRIFT opened in 2020.