14 Day Return to Presence & Deep Connection Retreat in Tulum, Mexico
14 Day Return to Presence & Deep Connection Retreat in Tulum, Mexico
Carretera Tulum - Cancún km 240, Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Up to 20 in group
Feb 5 - 18, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Live in a conscious community surrounded by Tulum’s peaceful jungle
- Practice daily meditation, breathwork, yoga, and Qi Gong
- Experience a gentle 19-hour intermittent fasting rhythm for deep detox and clarity
- Stay in simple jungle tents or elegant eco-luxe Mayan domes for quiet comfort
- Engage in conscious sharing circles and guided self-inquiry sessions
- Enjoy nourishing plant-based, gluten-free meals prepared with awareness and love
- Receive a free 1-hour energy session with lead facilitator Chi Om
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Chi is a life-transformation mentor and retreat conductor with 25+ years of awakening individuals to recognise their cause of suffering in life and discover reality as it is.
With the transformative power of self-awareness, Chi guides people to uncover their true selves and live purposeful lives.
His retreats support people to connect to the present moment, break free from limiting beliefs, and unleash their full potential.
Chi is passionately inspiring others to live life with authenticity, fulfilment, and continuous growth.
Through his transformative journey and wisdom gained from teachers, different practices and personal experiences, he has learned that true happiness and love for the world reside within us, and we can all connect to this simple yet profound realization.
Chi's words: I am passionate about supporting you unleash your full potential by fearlessly confronting your pain, fears, and limiting beliefs.
By creating a supportive space, I encourage you to explore the depths of your being and confront the inner obstacles that hold you back.
Through this process of facing and embracing yout challenges, we can transform and transcend your limitations, allowing your true potential to shine.
Together, we embark on a journey of self-discovery and liberation, where you are empowered to step into your authentic self, free from the constraints of your past.
Join me on this transformative path as we navigate the depths of our inner world and unlock the limitless possibilities that await us.
Together, we can unleash the full potential that lies within, leading a life of purpose, fulfilment, and profound self-awareness.
Details of this retreat
When was the last time you paused and listened to what's actually going on inside?
In the pace of everyday life, it's easy to lose touch with yourself. We've forgotten how to slow down. This 14-day retreat is designed to give you that space back: space to breathe without rushing, to sit with yourself without distraction, and to remember what actually matters to you.
The Essence offers a peaceful space to rest deeply while gently exploring what lies beyond your usual patterns and limitations. Transformation happens not through effort or struggle, but through awareness, simplicity, and genuine presence.
Here, life moves at a more natural pace. Days are simple and grounded, with nourishing plant-based meals, gentle detox, time in nature, shared moments with an engaging community that lives this conscious lifestyle, and plenty of space to be alone when you need it.
This is time with yourself. Time to bring awareness to the aspects of your life that need attention. Time to gain a wider perspective on what truly matters and to reconnect with the life you actually want to live.
What makes this retreat unique is its simplicity.
It is designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and rediscover your natural state of balance and clarity.
You're invited to step out of constant doing and into a way of living that feels more present, conscious, and natural.
Through conscious living practices, your body and mind naturally reset. Daily meditations, conscious movement, and guided reflections support gentle yet lasting transformation
In the pace of everyday life, it's easy to lose touch with yourself. We've forgotten how to slow down. This 14-day retreat is designed to give you that space back: space to breathe without rushing, to sit with yourself without distraction, and to remember what actually matters to you.
The Essence offers a peaceful space to rest deeply while gently exploring what lies beyond your usual patterns and limitations. Transformation happens not through effort or struggle, but through awareness, simplicity, and genuine presence.
Here, life moves at a more natural pace. Days are simple and grounded, with nourishing plant-based meals, gentle detox, time in nature, shared moments with an engaging community that lives this conscious lifestyle, and plenty of space to be alone when you need it.
This is time with yourself. Time to bring awareness to the aspects of your life that need attention. Time to gain a wider perspective on what truly matters and to reconnect with the life you actually want to live.
What makes this retreat unique is its simplicity.
It is designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and rediscover your natural state of balance and clarity.
You're invited to step out of constant doing and into a way of living that feels more present, conscious, and natural.
Through conscious living practices, your body and mind naturally reset. Daily meditations, conscious movement, and guided reflections support gentle yet lasting transformation
Schedule
6:00 AM: Stillness Meditation & Opening the Day
8:00 AM: Awakened Body Movement
9:30 AM: Breakfast
10:00 AM: Resting Time
11:30 AM: Life Awareness and Meditation Session
12:30 PM: Healing Juice
2:00 PM: Nourishing Plant-Based Meal
2:45 PM: Resting Time
6:00 PM: Qigong Session
7:30 PM: Stillness meditation
8:30 PM: Sharing Circle & Closing the Day
8:00 AM: Awakened Body Movement
9:30 AM: Breakfast
10:00 AM: Resting Time
11:30 AM: Life Awareness and Meditation Session
12:30 PM: Healing Juice
2:00 PM: Nourishing Plant-Based Meal
2:45 PM: Resting Time
6:00 PM: Qigong Session
7:30 PM: Stillness meditation
8:30 PM: Sharing Circle & Closing the Day
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
The Essence , Carretera Tulum - Cancún km 240, Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Directions
Getting to The Essence:
Arrival: Please arrive by 2:00 pm on your start day. You may come from 11:00 am to settle in.
If you can not arrive by 2:00 pm, please arrive a day earlier and stay a night in the area - there are lot's of beautiful spaces available. This will support you to arrive in a relaxed way and enable us to smoothly integrate you into the retreat structure.
Make sure to set up mobile data before arrival.
The taxis usually charge Mexican pesos, so make sure you have some ready.
From Cancún Airport, CUN → The Essence:
Option A, Private transfer (eTransfers): ~MXN $1650 one way for a standard car, season and vehicle vary.
Option B, ADO bus + short taxi: ADO CUN → Tulum Centro ~MXN $430 per person, then Tulum ADO Bus stop → The Essence ~MXN $500.
From Tulum Airport, TQO → The Essence:
Option A, Direct taxi or private transfer: about ~MXN $1450 one way for a standard vehicle to town or Aldea Zama. Calea Tulum
Option B, ADO bus + short taxi: ADO TQO → Tulum Centro ~MXN $220 per person, about US$12, ~45 minutes. Then Tulum ADO Bus stop → The Essence ~MXN $500.
Driving or being driven directly:
The Essence pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/J7vWfqpved6L5VYG8
If you cannot find it, just take the highway exit at Maya Adrenaline (https://maps.app.goo.gl/HMaSzdiY4tfpMDro9), then follow the side road until you see the large “The Essence” sign on the right.
If you come from Tulum, you will need to take the retorno (U-turn) to "Cenotes Casa Tortuga" and then take the same highway exit at Maya Adrenaline
*The prices given above are approximate and might not match real world conditions
Arrival: Please arrive by 2:00 pm on your start day. You may come from 11:00 am to settle in.
If you can not arrive by 2:00 pm, please arrive a day earlier and stay a night in the area - there are lot's of beautiful spaces available. This will support you to arrive in a relaxed way and enable us to smoothly integrate you into the retreat structure.
Make sure to set up mobile data before arrival.
The taxis usually charge Mexican pesos, so make sure you have some ready.
From Cancún Airport, CUN → The Essence:
Option A, Private transfer (eTransfers): ~MXN $1650 one way for a standard car, season and vehicle vary.
Option B, ADO bus + short taxi: ADO CUN → Tulum Centro ~MXN $430 per person, then Tulum ADO Bus stop → The Essence ~MXN $500.
From Tulum Airport, TQO → The Essence:
Option A, Direct taxi or private transfer: about ~MXN $1450 one way for a standard vehicle to town or Aldea Zama. Calea Tulum
Option B, ADO bus + short taxi: ADO TQO → Tulum Centro ~MXN $220 per person, about US$12, ~45 minutes. Then Tulum ADO Bus stop → The Essence ~MXN $500.
Driving or being driven directly:
The Essence pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/J7vWfqpved6L5VYG8
If you cannot find it, just take the highway exit at Maya Adrenaline (https://maps.app.goo.gl/HMaSzdiY4tfpMDro9), then follow the side road until you see the large “The Essence” sign on the right.
If you come from Tulum, you will need to take the retorno (U-turn) to "Cenotes Casa Tortuga" and then take the same highway exit at Maya Adrenaline
*The prices given above are approximate and might not match real world conditions
Accommodation
We offer two types of accommodation: natural built eco-luxe mayan domes and comfortable glamping tents. Eco-Luxe Mayan Domes: Our eco-luxe Mayan domes offer a refined balance of comfort and simplicity. Built in the traditional rounded Mayan style with natural materials and soft earth tones, they create a cool and peaceful atmosphere for rest and reflection. Available in shared or private options, the domes invite you to unwind, breathe, and reconnect with the rhythm of nature. Glamping Tents: Stay close to nature in our cozy jungle glamping tents, designed for simplicity and calm. Available in shared or private setups, each tent features comfortable bedding, natural airflow, mosquito nets, and soft lighting. Surrounded by tropical greenery, they offer a peaceful space for rest, reflection, and reconnection. Each tent has full access to shared community bathrooms and cold showers.
Double Shared Eco-Luxe Mayan Dome
Private Eco-Luxe Mayan Dome
Private Eco-Luxe Mayan Dome for two
Premium Eco-Luxe Mayan Arc | Kitchenette
Double Shared Glamping Tent
Private Glamping Tent
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
The Essence is a conscious retreat center hidden in Tulum’s jungle, surrounded by nature and stillness. Guests stay in simple glamping tents or elegant eco-luxe Mayan domes designed for comfort and connection. Shared spaces include a palapa-style yoga shala, lounge, and kitchen area for relaxing. Built with natural materials and deep respect for the land, it offers a quiet environment ideal for awareness and transformation.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Our detox retreat offers raw and cooked vegan meals made from unprocessed ingredients, combined with a 19-hour fasting period from lunch to breakfast to support natural cleansing.
What's Included
- Daily meditation, Qi Gong, and conscious movement practices (Yoga, Pranayama or centering exercises)
- Guided self-inquiry sessions and conscious community circles
- Two plant-based and gluten-free meals per day: breakfast at 9:30 AM and early dinner at 2:00 PM, following a 19-hour fasting period
- Optional Digital Detox Retreat
- Accommodation in shared or private jungle glamping tents, or shared or private eco-luxe Mayan domes
- Drinking water and herbal teas available throughout the day
- Access to all shared areas: lounge, practice spaces, and kitchen area for relaxing (not for cooking)
- Guidance and support from resident facilitators and community members
- Access to jungle trails and natural rest zones for quiet reflection
- Fresh linens, towels, and mosquito nets provided
- Eco-conscious infrastructure built in harmony with nature
- Free 1-hour energy session with lead facilitator Chi Om
- Free Wifi Connection
What's Not Included
- Flights or transportation to and from Tulum
- Airport transfers
- Travel or health insurance
- Personal expenses or off-site excursions
- Use of the kitchen for personal cooking (Private kitchens available)
- Additional one-on-one deep guidance sessions (available upon request for an extra fee)
- Personal Laundry (available upon request for an extra fee)
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