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10th Annual Retreat in Nayarit, Mexico 2023


  • Mar de Jade No 1, Playa Chacala 63715 Chacala, Nayarit Mexico (map)

Mar de Jade -- situated on the Pacific coast of Mexico between the blue-green sea and tropical mountainside of Chacala Beach -- is surrounded by natural beauty and tranquility. It is the ideal location to connect with yourself, deepen your practice, and explore the rich culture of Mexico. 

Join Eve Holbrook and Liza Toft for a seven-day retreat in this spectacular location, 90 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta airport by car. We will teach two daily yoga classes suitable for all levels from relative beginners to more advanced practitioners - an active asana practice in the morning and a restorative pranayama practice in the evening. As the week progresses, we will explore the relationship between the various aspects of our elemental nature, bringing them into balance as we build upon a steady foundation of fundamental principles, towards a deeper, more refined practice that addresses individual needs, and develops each student’s skills and abilities. If you have any physical issues or injuries, we will help you modify for them.

Between sessions, there will be plenty of time for optional excursions (including a tour of the Altavista petroglyphs, traditional Mexican markets, nearby villages and beach towns, whale watching, and a boat trip), spa treatments, or simply relaxing at Mar de Jade.

The full cost of the retreat ranges from $1690-$3050 per person, depending on choice of accommodation (please go to www.mardejade.com for descriptions), and an Early Bird Special is available to those who register before September 15, 2021. The pricing listed below includes all yoga classes, lovingly-prepared organic meals, and seven nights accommodation. It does not include airfare to Puerto Vallarta, ground transportation, spa treatments, bar drinks, or gratuities. 

Guest Room:
$2,700 single
$2,100 double

Garden Room:
$3,050 single
$2,350 double

Ocean Room:
$3,350 single
$2,550 double

Womens Dormatory:
$1,750

To reserve your space, payment for the yoga portion of the retreat is required ($700, or $600 for early birds) and must be made separately with Eve via or Zelle (info@evesyogaspace.com) or Venmo (@Eve-Holbrook). Payment for accommodations and meals must be made directly with Mar de Jade. For example, if you choose to share a Garden Room (total cost $2,150 per person), you would pay Eve $700 (or $600 for early birds) for the yoga portion and $1,450 to Mar de Jade for your accommodations and meals. You can call Mar de Jade toll free at 1-800-257-0532, write them at groups@mardejade.com, or use this unique booking link: Book Online.

Space is limited, so we recommend reserving your space early to avoid disappointment.

Please note that the travel days are March 11th and the 18. On March 18th, there will be breakfast at 8am but no yoga class before departure.

Mar de Jade provides ground transport by van between the airport and hotel. Depending on the number of people arriving at a similar time, the cost of the ride varies from $20 (for 7 people in the van) to $35 (for 4 people in the van). If you happen to be coming in at an unusual time when there is no one else to travel with, the cost will be at most $100 (for 1 person in the van).

Schedule for Typical Day:

6:30-7:15
Light breakfast of fruit, toast, tea, coffee.

7:30-9:30PM
Active Asana Class

9:30AM
Breakfast

Free time to enjoy the rest of the morning

1:30PM
Lunch

Free time for excursions, swimming, relaxing, etc.

4:30-6:00PM
Restorative & Pranayama Class

7:00PM Dinner

If you have any questions, please contact Eve.

Mar de Jade was created in 1983 in the spirit of active community service, gratitude for the natural environment, and cultivation of human life. To that end, it has founded numerous community projects, including regeneration of the land via non-toxic farming methods on a 19-acre organic farm, and an after-school program for local children in Las Varas, a nearby farming village. It is far more than a vacation destination; it is a community we love to return to year after year.