MEXICO DREAM
WOMEN'S RETREAT
Rest, rejuvenate and restore where the jungle meets the sea
This is your invitation to pause. To come alive to a life painted by the rich colors of your dreams. To connect to nature, to others, to beauty, to breath. This is your invitation to a moment that will remind you of the essence you carry in the center of your soul.
Let's come together and meet at La Joya, a tucked away oasis where lush jungle meets the warm pacific sea in Sayulita, Mexico!
We'll bask in the surf and sun. We'll move, meditate, breathe and reflect. We'll eat good food and forge good friendships. With plenty of time for beach naps and pool laughs.
If this resonates with your heart and soul we would love to share this retreat voyage with you!
DATES & LOCATION
March 3-8, 2024
Sayulita, Mexico
La Joya Oceanfront Retreat
Tune into your natural rhythms and discover what inspires and feeds your soul
Women arrive with the intention to reconnect with themselves, mind, body and spirit. To take a deep dive into what their soul is calling for. To adventure, explore, play and meet like minded sisters along the way.
During your time on retreat Sarah and Amanda hold space for you to unplug from the noise and tune inward. Through gentle conversation, guided journal prompts, group sharing, hands-on healing adjustments in yoga along with restorative and Hatha yoga practices daily, you are deeply soaked and immersed in the retreat recipe.
Retreat support also comes from the lush land, retreat environment and La Joya's staff. The locally sourced food, an abundance of natural beauty, space to be alone or amongst friends, community, and warm water and sun all play a huge role in the Mexico Dream Retreat experience.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
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6 days & 5 nights at a family-run oceanfront boutique oasis
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Twice daily yoga, movement & self reflective practices over looking the warm pacific ocean
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One on one support from Sarah and Amanda
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Luxury SUV transportation to and from Puerto Vallarta Airport
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Three organic, locally sourced daily meals
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Salt water pool, hydrotherapy spa (complete with infrared sauna, steam room and cold plunge pool), functional movement gym
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One group excursion
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Locally made organic shampoo, conditioner, and body soap
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New friends and community connection
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Oceanfront dining
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HEAPS OF FUN
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And last but definitely not least, lots of Nikko Cuddles! (Sarah's little fam will be joining us. Her son Nikko and Husband Paul)
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
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Flights
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Optional massage therapy
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Surf lessons + board rentals
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Mocktails + special drinks + extra snacks or smoothies
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Transportation from retreat into town
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Tips for staff (recommended)
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Excursions
Questions? We’d love to chat!
Send us an email sarahpascualretreats@gmail.com
A place for you to land
Relax to the rhythm of the ocean’s waves
La Joya is a wellness destination that offers services and amenities to those who seek adventure, nourishing yoga, sun and surf, a restorative sleep and delicious organic food.
The Bungalows
3 Spaces Remaining, Single Occupancy
$3,695 Per Person
The Villa
4 spaces, Quadruple Occupancy (private bedrooms)
$4,195 Per Person
The Casitas
2 spaces remaining, Triple Occupancy
$2595 Per Person
The Casa
3 spaces, triple occupancy
$3,395 per person
SOLD OUT
YOGA + SURF+ AMENITIES
We created a safe space where you can experience complete relaxation and deep nourishment, while exploring the land, sea and the cute vibrant town of Sayulita. Whatever you choose, we will support and guide you on your journey of transformation and exploration.
CAN BEGINNERS JOIN?
Absolutely!! The retreat is for all levels and abilities. Whether you're brand new to yoga, have never touched a surfboard, or are just beginning to explore movement - all are welcome and encouraged to join! (Surfing is optional.)
WHAT KIND OF YOGA WILL WE BE PRACTICING?
A blend of Hatha & Restorative Yoga and other mindfulness practices. Our morning practice starts off with a soft and simple Hatha Flow to gently awaken the body, liberate the breath, and release tension, ending with restorative poses for profound rest and relaxation. Movement in this class is mindful and pleasant.
The gentle pace allows time for poses to unfold gracefully and peacefully while offering mild challenges.
Our evening practice will be a blend of restorative yoga and self-inquiry practices along with guided meditation, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques such as Yoga Nidra & Satya are also woven into these classes.
WHAT ADVENTURES CAN WE GO ON?
Open yourself to a world of infinite possibilities when you visit Sayulita!
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SURF LESSONS
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GUIDED SURF TOURS
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HORSEBACK RIDING
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FISHING & WHALE WATCHING
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EXPLORE THE NEAR BY ISLANDS
SURFING IN SAYULITA
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There are waves for beginners to advanced surfers! Point breaks, beach breaks, breaks that work at any tide and breaks that work with onshore and offshore winds.
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If you're a beginner, you can take a surf lesson (or two!). If you're intermediate/advanced, surf guiding is available.
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Note: All surf breaks are driving distance from La Joya. There are no rideable waves in front of the resort
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We have an expert local surf coach providing surf lessons, coaching and surf excursions. Risa Mara started surfing at 27 and has been guiding and instructing since 2010. She is well known for her style, grace and power in her surfing and her passion and love for the ocean is felt in her presence!
WHAT'S THE ITINERARY LIKE?
Sample itinerary
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9:00am - 10:30am Energizing Hatha Practice
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10:30am Breakfast
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Open Space: Optional excursion, Surf lesson, pool time
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1:30pm - 2:30pm Lunch
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Open Space: Optional Massage, nap, journal, surf
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5:30pm - 7:00pm Therapeutic Restorative Evening Yoga
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7:00pm - 8:30pm Dinner
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This is a sample itinerary and subject to change
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM RETREAT CULTURE?
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Retreaters range in age, physical activity level, yoga experience and travel experience
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Our intention for guiding retreats is to offer a space for healing and connection. This means we will be open to one another, respectful of each other’s comforts and needs
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The demographic of people that come are people that want to dive deep in their own yoga practice, connect with like minded spirits and explore healing modalities
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The kind of space that is offered on retreat and through yoga practice can be opening, offer clarity, guide deeper connection and it can also be uncomfortable, or emotionally inducing. All of that is welcome and you are supported exactly how you would like to be
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We encourage an alcohol and substance free retreat
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There will be lots of playfulness too! We will weave in and out of laughter, play, curiosity and adventure
THE FOOD
Nourishment for body and soul
ENTICE AND PAMPER YOUR SENSES
Indulge your senses and delight in the flavors crafted by Nayarit’s own Chef Jorge Miramontes.
The menu is inspired by Mexican tradition and elevated by sourcing of organic, local and wild ingredients. The kitchen cooks without seed-oils, opting instead for ghee, avocado oil and rendered fat as well as incorporating house made lacto-fermented foods, sourdough bread and kombucha.
The result is the most healthful and distinctive culinary experience in the area.
The bar at La Joya has brought together local experts to create a menu of exciting non-alcoholic options - all of which use the highest quality local ingredients to create unique, fresh and delicious taste experiences.
Enjoy your meals with the best views of the coast, regular whale sightings and year-round sunsets, and prepare for a unique and unforgettable dining experience.
ARE ALL MEALS INCLUDED?
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Yes! All meals on retreat are included starting with our welcome dinner on the evening of March 3rd to our departure breakfast on the morning of March 8th.
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Any other snacks or smoothies are available for an additional cost.
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Participants will choose their breakfast and lunch off menu, and dinner will be served family style, specially chosen by the chef.
CAN I MAKE SPECIAL REQUESTS?
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Of course! Special Diets such as vegan, extra animal protein, and personal food allergies or intolerance can be catered to in La Joya Sayulita with advance notice. We ask you let us know at your time of booking in the registration form.
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The team at La Joya and Chef Jorge will be dedicating time and energy to source and plan a menu with local and fresh ingredients, with special care to our retreat guests and their dietary needs. Any last minute changes or updates to your preferences, that result in menu changes and sourcing other ingredients, will incur a charge directly to your personal account. Please let us know no later than 30 days before retreat.
WHAT KIND OF FOOD WILL BE SERVED?
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Delicious healthy and nourishing farm-to-table meals. Check out a sample menu here!
IS THERE ALCOHOL AVAILABLE?
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Mocktails are available to purchase. We encourage a alcohol and substance free retreat.
SAYULITA, MEXICO
MARCH 3 - 8, 2024
YOUR RETREAT HOSTS
Meet Sarah Pascual & Amanda Shea
Sarah Pascual
In practicing and teaching yoga, Sarah was introduced to the value of slowing down and creating space to notice thoughts and sensations in a mindful way. This yin style of yoga allowed her to really go deep into relaxation in a way that she had never experienced before. In that depth of rest she has found so much healing on a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual level. On retreat with Sarah you will get a good dose of this "depth of rest" she speaks about.
Sarah has been teaching yoga and mindfulness for 15 years in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her passion for travel and group facilitating has kept her retreat business in full bloom for 10 years. Her teachings pull from a wide tapestry of mind-body healing modalities that she's studied: Hatha, Restorative, Yin and Satya yoga, Holistic Massage Therapy, Subtle Body Energy Work, Self-Inquiry and Soul-Based Coaching. She gracefully and methodically weaves these teachings together with deliberate attention to what her students may need, guiding them towards a more conscious connection to body, heart and spirit. Sarah's warm and welcoming energy is felt and allows you to show up exactly how you are, she believes through practice one can create flow, authenticity, grace and ease on and off the mat, inevitably pouring out into all aspects of life. Sarah can't wait to share this special experience with you in Sayulita, Mexico!
Amanda Shea
Amanda found her love for yoga and travel after attending her first yoga retreat with Sarah in Costa Rica. Currently based in Sayulita, Mexico, her passion for hosting and hospitality is evident in the way she cares for her students and retreat guest. As our Happiness Concierge, she is here for you from the begging to the end, helping with planning and coordinating your travel, making sure you pack all the essentials, ensuring your dietary needs are met, organizing your excursions and/or body work appointments, to offering hands on touch and adjustments in the yoga classroom.
Her desire is to help you make the most out of your retreat experience, by taking the stress of planning and organizing off your plate, you are able to land and drop in as soon as you arrive. She is here to hold space, offer assistance and guidance should anything come up during your stay, and always extending her warmth and kindness through her smile. She truly thrives in taking care of people, and her goal is to make your retreat experience the best it can be. What really sparks her spirit is the healing and nourishment she’s received and experienced in her personal experiences on retreat, and her goal is to hold space and create the ease and flow for you to have the same opportunity to rest, receive and heal.
FAQ'S and retreat policies
