Eco-Friendly Healing Arts & Yoga Retreat
Eco-Friendly Healing Arts & Yoga Retreat
Km 21.5 Carretera a, 23203 San Juan de la Costa, B.C.S., Mexico
Up to 7 in group
January 23 - 30, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Enjoy starting and/or ending your day with guided yoga sessions by Olivia.
- Four three-hour long nature based expressive art workshops lead by co-host Gabriela Flores
- Inclusive vegetarian meals
- A day boat and snorkel excursion to a Sea Lion colony
- A guided nature hike with Local guide, Manuel.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Meet Olivia, a fully trained yoga instructor and massage therapist who brings a unique blend of expertise and passion to our community. With a robust background in anatomy and a deep understanding of the human body, Olivia offers yoga classes that emphasize precision, alignment, and thoughtful use of props. Her massage therapy technique has been described as "blissful", as her familiarity with anatomy further enhances her skillset and intuitive ability to make adjustments your body craves.
Olivia earned her first certification under Leah Cullis at Wanderlust Yoga and has since enriched her skills through a six-year mentorship with Yoga Therapist Dustin Turner. Influenced by her studies with Denise Yoga and Teacher Matt Phippin, Olivia excels in integrating intelligent movement to deepen breath and practice. Her anatomy knowledge fosters a teaching style focused on alignment and safety, providing clear, detailed instructions to guide practitioners through each pose with mindfulness. Whether you’re new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, Olivia’s approach ensures you find your optimal pose expression, enhancing strength and flexibility while minimizing injury risk.
Olivia has expanded her expertise by completing massage school on Maui at the International Massage School, further enriching her therapeutic perspective. This commitment to ongoing learning enhances her ability to create a holistic approach to well-being, combining yoga and massage therapy. Her dual focus allows her to address specific areas of tension intuitively, creating a nurturing environment that supports each student's journey.
Olivia’s dedication to her students and her craft is truly inspiring. Her classes offer a perfect balance of challenge and support, encouraging growth while honoring individual paths. With her expertise in anatomy and thoughtful use of props, Olivia’s yoga classes are accessible and enriching for everyone. Whether you seek precise adjustments in your practice or a therapeutic approach to movement or relaxation, Olivia’s sessions provide a comprehensive pathway to well-being.
Details of this retreat
Nestled between the mountains and dunes overlooking the blue waters of the Gulf of California, La Duna Centro Ecologico offers eco-friendly accommodations located two hours north of Cabo San Lucas in La Paz, Mexico.
At this eco-friendly retreat enjoy starting and/or ending your day with guided yoga sessions by Olivia, four three-hour long nature based expressive art workshops lead by co-host Gabriela Flores, inclusive vegetarian meals, a day boat and snorkel excursion to a sealion colony, a guided nature bike ride, and opportunities for personal growth and healing. Group airport transfers from La Paz International Airport to the retreat center are also provided (check with Olivia before booking to ensure your flight times coordinate).
Gabriela Flores, Eco- Arts and Sharing Nature certified facilitator. She has lead nature immersion retreats for the last 10 years in her home country of Mexico and the USA. She is program director at La Duna Centro Ecológico and is focused on nature connection, wellness retreats, green technologies, environmental education, and scientific research. Gabriela's art workshops are designed to blend Art and Nature, a relationship that heals. Incorporating a new element of nature each day, Earth (to ground us), Water (to remind us to flow), Fire (to transform us), and Air (to help us emerge renewed) and taking time to help us reconnect to the natural world through fun and meaningful guided activities. Utilizing sensory awareness, use of intuitive imagination, deep connection with nature, creativity with art forms and materials to welcome emergent information coming from deep inside our soul. Every piece created unfolds as our own consciousness is ready to receive. The practice done again, and again, will bring out completely new information each time.
La Duna collaborates with local and international conservation and educational non-profits to offer experiential programs based at the Center. We also help build local youth leaders as guides and community ambassadors for local nature conservation and restoration efforts. You'll positively impact the local economy through cultural immersion and limit your environmental footprint with compost toilets, solar power, and sustainable practices.
At this eco-friendly retreat enjoy starting and/or ending your day with guided yoga sessions by Olivia, four three-hour long nature based expressive art workshops lead by co-host Gabriela Flores, inclusive vegetarian meals, a day boat and snorkel excursion to a sealion colony, a guided nature bike ride, and opportunities for personal growth and healing. Group airport transfers from La Paz International Airport to the retreat center are also provided (check with Olivia before booking to ensure your flight times coordinate).
Gabriela Flores, Eco- Arts and Sharing Nature certified facilitator. She has lead nature immersion retreats for the last 10 years in her home country of Mexico and the USA. She is program director at La Duna Centro Ecológico and is focused on nature connection, wellness retreats, green technologies, environmental education, and scientific research. Gabriela's art workshops are designed to blend Art and Nature, a relationship that heals. Incorporating a new element of nature each day, Earth (to ground us), Water (to remind us to flow), Fire (to transform us), and Air (to help us emerge renewed) and taking time to help us reconnect to the natural world through fun and meaningful guided activities. Utilizing sensory awareness, use of intuitive imagination, deep connection with nature, creativity with art forms and materials to welcome emergent information coming from deep inside our soul. Every piece created unfolds as our own consciousness is ready to receive. The practice done again, and again, will bring out completely new information each time.
La Duna collaborates with local and international conservation and educational non-profits to offer experiential programs based at the Center. We also help build local youth leaders as guides and community ambassadors for local nature conservation and restoration efforts. You'll positively impact the local economy through cultural immersion and limit your environmental footprint with compost toilets, solar power, and sustainable practices.
Schedule
Day 1
Individuals responsible for making their own way to La Paz International Airport by 2pm. A private shuttle will transport us from La Paz to La Duna. We will arrive and get settled into accommodations and commune at 5pm for dinner and introductions. Upon arrival we will go over bathroom and shower use, as well as touching on safety point. After, Olivia will guide you through a calming and grounding evening Yin practice (optional).
Day 2
Rise with the sun and join Olivia for a 7am yoga flow (optional) or enjoy your own morning ritual. Breakfast will be at 8:30am followed by "Meditative Art" (Earth Element) Workshop with Gabriela. You'll have the option to swim, or take short hikes nearby before dinner, after dinner there will be a Yin yoga offering to help us ground and take in the day.
Day 3
Rise with the sun for a 7am yoga flow (optional) or enjoy your own morning ritual. Breakfast at 8:30am followed by our second "Meditative Art"(Water Element) Workshop. Enjoy free time before gathering for dinner. After Dinner Olivia will guide us through a calming and grounding Yin practice.
Day 4
Rise for an early morning Breakfast at 7am. Shuttle to La Paz at 8am, where we will depart by boat at 9:30am heading to Espiritu Santo Island. We will be dropped off on the northern point of the island near the Sealion Colony. 1pm we will have lunch on the beach and snorkel gear will be supplied for those interested. Return to the retreat center by 5pm for dinner. Following dinner, Olivia will guide you through meditation and breathwork.
Day 5
Rise with the sun and join for a 7am yoga flow (optional) or enjoy your own morning ritual. Breakfast provided at 8:30am, after which we will dive into our 3rd day of "Meditative Art"(Fire Element) with Gabriela. Following the session plan to enjoy dinner and a campfire well into the evening.
Day 6
Rise for an early Breakfast at 7am. We will head out by boat at 8:30am for a beach/ snorkel day and a 3.5 mile loop trail hike called "Balandra" (Mild to intermediate hike) Our guide, Manuel, will identify various bird species along the way. The view from the top is unparalleled, you will be able to see the beautiful Puerto Balandra Bay and the impressive rock formations that emerge from the sea up to the Island of Espiritu Santo in the distance. Return back to La Duna for a 5pm dinner followed by a calming Yin practice led by Olivia (depending on the energy of the group)
Day 7
Our last full day. Flowing with the rhythm of the sunrise for a 7am yoga flow (optional) or enjoy your own morning ritual. Breakfast at 8:30am and then diving into our 4th and final day of "Meditative Art"(Air Element) with Gabriela. After, you'll have the remainder of the day to reflect on your week, relax and play. Dinner at 5pm and then gather for final reflections and a closing Yin practice together.
Day 8
We will say our final goodbyes, taking a leisurely morning to gather ourselves and pack up our belongings. Breakfast will be served at 8am and we will Hop aboard the group shuttle back to La Paz International Airport at 9:30am.
Individuals responsible for making their own way to La Paz International Airport by 2pm. A private shuttle will transport us from La Paz to La Duna. We will arrive and get settled into accommodations and commune at 5pm for dinner and introductions. Upon arrival we will go over bathroom and shower use, as well as touching on safety point. After, Olivia will guide you through a calming and grounding evening Yin practice (optional).
Day 2
Rise with the sun and join Olivia for a 7am yoga flow (optional) or enjoy your own morning ritual. Breakfast will be at 8:30am followed by "Meditative Art" (Earth Element) Workshop with Gabriela. You'll have the option to swim, or take short hikes nearby before dinner, after dinner there will be a Yin yoga offering to help us ground and take in the day.
Day 3
Rise with the sun for a 7am yoga flow (optional) or enjoy your own morning ritual. Breakfast at 8:30am followed by our second "Meditative Art"(Water Element) Workshop. Enjoy free time before gathering for dinner. After Dinner Olivia will guide us through a calming and grounding Yin practice.
Day 4
Rise for an early morning Breakfast at 7am. Shuttle to La Paz at 8am, where we will depart by boat at 9:30am heading to Espiritu Santo Island. We will be dropped off on the northern point of the island near the Sealion Colony. 1pm we will have lunch on the beach and snorkel gear will be supplied for those interested. Return to the retreat center by 5pm for dinner. Following dinner, Olivia will guide you through meditation and breathwork.
Day 5
Rise with the sun and join for a 7am yoga flow (optional) or enjoy your own morning ritual. Breakfast provided at 8:30am, after which we will dive into our 3rd day of "Meditative Art"(Fire Element) with Gabriela. Following the session plan to enjoy dinner and a campfire well into the evening.
Day 6
Rise for an early Breakfast at 7am. We will head out by boat at 8:30am for a beach/ snorkel day and a 3.5 mile loop trail hike called "Balandra" (Mild to intermediate hike) Our guide, Manuel, will identify various bird species along the way. The view from the top is unparalleled, you will be able to see the beautiful Puerto Balandra Bay and the impressive rock formations that emerge from the sea up to the Island of Espiritu Santo in the distance. Return back to La Duna for a 5pm dinner followed by a calming Yin practice led by Olivia (depending on the energy of the group)
Day 7
Our last full day. Flowing with the rhythm of the sunrise for a 7am yoga flow (optional) or enjoy your own morning ritual. Breakfast at 8:30am and then diving into our 4th and final day of "Meditative Art"(Air Element) with Gabriela. After, you'll have the remainder of the day to reflect on your week, relax and play. Dinner at 5pm and then gather for final reflections and a closing Yin practice together.
Day 8
We will say our final goodbyes, taking a leisurely morning to gather ourselves and pack up our belongings. Breakfast will be served at 8am and we will Hop aboard the group shuttle back to La Paz International Airport at 9:30am.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
La Duna Centro Ecologico, Km 21.5 Carretera a, 23203 San Juan de la Costa, B.C.S., Mexico
Directions
We will fly into the airport Marquez de Leon International Airport. Once you book your trip, Olivia will be in touch to organize our shuttle transport and help choose the best ticket and time for you to fly.
Accommodation
There are 8 Casitas with two beds per room. Only couples or those who know one another can book the shared package otherwise each person will have their own casita for space and privacy to decompress.
Single Occupancy
Double Occupancy
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
Our dining area;
Open air and shaded by curtains which makes it a pleasant place to enjoy the warm climate as you eat by candlelight. Our kitchen has one very large solar fridge, two sinks, running water, stove and all amenities that you would need.
Meeting Facilities:
Our Desert Palapa can be set up with chairs as a meeting space for 16 people for Art workshops and Yoga
Lodging: Our 8 beautiful desert Eco-casitas for two people have stone floors, stucco walls, and a thatch roof.
Open air and shaded by curtains which makes it a pleasant place to enjoy the warm climate as you eat by candlelight. Our kitchen has one very large solar fridge, two sinks, running water, stove and all amenities that you would need.
Meeting Facilities:
Our Desert Palapa can be set up with chairs as a meeting space for 16 people for Art workshops and Yoga
Lodging: Our 8 beautiful desert Eco-casitas for two people have stone floors, stucco walls, and a thatch roof.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Chefs prepare all organic meals and are able to accommodate any guests that may have allergies or restrictions.
What's Included
- 3 Vegetarian Meals a day
- Shared Compost Bathrooms
- Private Casita
- Transport to and from Airport
- Guided Excursions
- Guided Daily Yoga
What's Not Included
- Cost of Flight
- Flight Insurance
- Photos
- Toilet trees
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