YOGA

SOUND

MEDITATION

RETREAT

in MEXICO

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October 21-25, 2026

5 Days & 4 Nights

(Wednesday - Sunday)

Alma Vida Retreats

San Pancho Nayarit, Mexico

With Your Hosts:

Kat Sholan Sun

Zayn King-Dollie

HyeJin Yu

$200 Super Early Bird Discount by March 31

$100 Early Bird Discount by May 31

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The Vibe & Activities

  • Fresh Chef Catered Meals - Rooftop Dining with Ocean Views

  • Daily Morning & Afternoon Yoga Sessions with Kat/Zayn

  • Vocal Toning with HyeJin

  • Meditation with Kat/Zayn

  • Sound Sessions with HyeJin

  • Traditional Temazcal Ceremony with Guest Facilitator

  • Swim & Float in Alma Vida's Saltwater Pool

  • Beach Walk to Town of San Pancho

  • Cobble Stone Road to Town of San Pancho

  • Explore the Town of San Pancho

  • Colors of San Pancho

  • San Pancho Shopping

  • San Pancho Chilling

  • Beach Time

  • San Pancho Wildlife

  • San Pancho Wildlife

  • Sunset on the Beach

Your Hosts

  • Kat Sholan Sun

    YOGA INSTRUCTOR

    Kat Sholan Sun brings warmth, presence and joy into her offerings. Teaching yoga consistently since 2012, she offers Vinyasa, Hatha Flow, Gentle Yoga, and Yin style classes. Her instructions focus on inner attunement - linking breath and movement, embodied awareness, deep presence, the cultivation of gratitude, and communion with the sacred within and without.  She is excited to share the power of this transformative practice with those on their wellness journey. 

    Committed to her personal yoga practice since 1996 and her meditation practice since 2001, she is in service to our collective global awakening of consciousness.

    Kat offers Chi Nei Tsang (abdominal massage). To inquire/schedule, please CONTACT Kat directly.

  • Zayn King-Dollie

    YOGA INSTRUCTOR

    Zayn King-Dollie is a yoga instructor, meditation practitioner, and beaming father of two. Originally from Sydney, Australia, he now calls Sacramento home, where he blends mindfulness, movement, and deep presence into his practice. With a passion for connection, health, and inner exploration, Zayn brings warmth and grounded energy to his teaching. His journey into yoga is deeply personal, weaving in spirituality and embodied prayer. Excited to co-host this retreat with Kat Sholan Sun and HyeJin Yu, he looks forward to creating a space of renewal, joy, and transformation, where movement and stillness meet in harmony.

  • HyeJin Yu

    SOUND PRACTIONER

    HyeJin Yu is a sound practitioner, voice and sound meditation guide, song circle facilitator and founder of Ground in Sound. Trained in vibrational sound therapy, Yoga of the Voice from Silvia Nakkach’s Vox Mundi School, and certified in Integrative Sound and Music from the New York Open Center as well as Song & Chant Leadership through Heather Houston’s Sisters in Harmony, she weaves together vocal meditation, chants, and healing sound to support balance and renewal. With warmth and compassion, HyeJin guides participants in reconnecting with themselves and awakening their own inner capacity for healing.

    To learn more, please go to hyejinyu.com

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AN INVITATION TO NOURISH YOUR SENSES

& LUXURIATE IN SELF CARE

Push PAUSE on the hustle and bustle of your daily busyness.

Steep in the BEAUTY and ambiance of this tropical jungle paradise.

Let the ocean LULL you into RELAXATION.

Take your time to luxuriate in shared meals

Slow walks on the beach

Free time to explore, swim, read, sunbath

Swing in a hammock

Or do absolutely nothing

All scheduled activities are OPTIONAL.

Come PLAY with us.

Come PAUSE with us.

Come SING, TONE, STRETCH, BREATH with us.

This is YOUR TIME.

ATTUNE to your own INNER RHYTHM.

This is an opportunity to RELEASE, RESET, REJUVENATE!

An all-inclusive experience

Just get your plane ticket, and we’ll take care of the rest!

Sample Retreat Schedule

* Retreat Schedule is Tentative - subject to change.

Day 1 (WED): Arrival & Opening

  • 2-6PM: Arrivals in the afternoon, check-in & get settled

  • 6PM: Dinner

  • 8:00 PM: Formal Greeting & Opening Circle

Day 2-4 (THU-SAT): The Flow

  • 6:00 AM: Dawn Prayers

  • 8:00 AM: Morning Yoga

  • 9:00 AM: Morning Meditation

  • 9:30 AM: Breakfast

  • After Breakfast: Free Time

  • 1:00 PM: Lunch

  • After Lunch: Free Time

  • 4:00 PM: Afternoon Yoga

  • 5:00 PM: Sound Session with Vocal Toning

  • 6:00 PM: Dinner

  • 8:00 PM: Temescal / Fire Pit Song Circle / Dinner & Evening in Town (Day 4)

Day 5 (SUN): Reflections & Farewells

  • 6:00 AM: Dawn Prayers

  • 8:00 AM: Morning Yoga

  • 9:00 AM: Closing Circle

  • 9:30 AM: Breakfast

  • 11:00 AM: Farewells & Departure Shuttles - Until next time

Rooms

At the gorgeous Alma Vida Retreats you’ll find a welcoming sanctuary to rest and recharge, amidst the lush tropical landscape, the salt water swimming pool, rooftop oceanview dining terrace, hammocks and basket swings. All spaces are thoughtfully designed with luxurious materials, to offer beauty, comfort, and a peaceful retreat experience.

  • TIER 1 ROOMS: Oro, Plato: Upper Level, Oceaview Balcony, Private Bath, (1) King - that can be converted into (2) Twins

  • TIER 2 ROOMS: Sol, Luna: Upper Level, Courtyard view Window, Private Bath, (1) Queen + (1) Twin

  • TIER 3 ROOMS: Agua, Fuego, Aire, Tierra: Lower Level, Pool view Balcony, Private Bath, (2) Queens

  • TIER 4 ROOM: La Jungla: Lower Level, No Window, Shared Bath in Public Corridor, (4) Twins (Bunk-beds)

Upper Level Apartments: Each apartment has its own full kitchen and sitting area

  • Oro & Sol are together in an apartment (BOOKED-NOT AVAILABLE)

  • Plata & Luna are together in an apartment

Lower Level En-Suite Rooms: Each en-suite room has its own private bath, and shares the lower-level kitchenette with the other lower-level rooms

  • Agua

  • Fuego

  • Aire

  • Tierra

Lower Level Shared Bunk Room: This economical option is a cozy shared bunk room of (4) twins, shared bath in corridor, and shares the lower-level kitchenette with the other lower-level rooms

  • La Jungla

NOTE: All rooms are DOUBLE OCCUPANCY (Exception: La Jungla is quad occupancy).

Come with your roommate or be assigned a same-gender roommate.

When filling out the REGISTRATION FORM, please indicate your preferred room option, and list your roommate’s name if you are coming with a roommate.

Pricing

  • TIER 1 ROOMS: Oro, Plato: $2,200/person

  • TIER 2 ROOMS: Sol, Luna: $2,000/person

  • TIER 3 ROOMS: Agua, Fuego, Aire, Tierra: $1,800/person

  • TIER 4 ROOM: La Jungla: $1,200/person

REATREAT PRICE INCLUDES:

  • Shuttle to and from PVR airport

  • Lodging for 4-nights and 5-days in the newly renovated hacienda-style private villa (Double Occupancy rooms, La Jungla is Quad Occupancy)

  • Filtered Water throughout entire villa

  • Morning Coffee/Tea/Fruit bar

  • (10) Delicious Catered Meals by Local Chef (GF, DF, Veg options) - Dinner (Day 1), Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Days 2 & 3), Breakfast & Lunch (Day 4), Breakfast (Day 5)

  • (1) Group Dinner together in town (Day 4)

  • All Retreat Schedule Activities: Daily Morning Prayers, Daily Morning Yoga, Daily Afternoon Yoga, Daily Meditation, Daily Sound Experience, Temezcal, Fire Pit Song Circle

Payment

  • 50% DEPOSIT Due at time of registration

  • FINAL PAYMENT Due 3 months prior to retreat start date

Submit your registration form. You’ll then receive a personal email with a Zelle or Venmo link to pay your initial deposit.

Full refund, minus $100 admin fee, available up until 2 months prior to retreat start date. NO refund after 2 months to retreat start date.

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  • Alma Vida Retreats

  • Roof-top Dining

  • Rotunda Room

  • Ocean View from Roof-top Terrace

  • Sunset View from Rotunda Room

  • El Nido ~ Basket Swings

  • Salt Water Pool & Wood Deck

  • Entry Stairs - street to pool level

  • Upper Level Entry - stairs up to Roof Terrace Dining

  • Lower Level Patio - overlooking pool

  • Lower Level En-Suite Room Balcony

  • PLATA APARTMENT Kitchen & Sitting Area

    Upper Level PLATA APARTMENT has a full kitchen ocean view and sitting area, shared between Plata King En Suite Room and Luna En Suite Room.

  • PLATA King En Suite Room

    TIER 1 ROOM : PLATA King En Suite has a private bath and ocean view balcony. 1 King bed can be coverted into 2 Twin beds. Shares full kitchen and sitting area with LUNA En Suite Room.

  • LUNA En Suite Room

    TIER 2 ROOM : LUNA En Suite has a private bath and courtyard view window. 1 Queen + 1 Twin. Shares full kitchen and sitting area with PLATA King En Suite Room.

  • Plata Apartment Typical Bath

    Private Bath in both Plata and Luna En Suite Rooms. Double sinks.

  • AGUA En Suite Room

    TIER 3 ROOM : AGUA En Suite has a private bath and pool view balcony. 2 Queens. Shares kitchenette with Fuego, Aire, Tierra, and Jungla.

  • FUEGO En Suite Room

    TIER 3 ROOM : FUEGO En Suite has a private bath and pool view balcony. 2 Queens. Shares kitchenette with Agua, Aire, Tierra, and Jungla.

  • AIRE En Suite Room

    TIER 3 ROOM : AIRE En Suite has a private bath and pool view balcony. 2 Queens. Shares kitchenette with Agua, Fueg, Tierra, and Jungla.

  • TIERRA En Suite Room

    TIER 3 ROOM : TIERRA En Suite has a private bath and pool view balcony. 2 Queens. Shares kitchenette with Agua, Fuego, Aire, and Jungla.

  • TYPICAL BATH - TIER 3 En Suite Rooms

    Private Bath in Agua, Fuego, Aire, and Tierra En Suite Rooms. Double sinks.

  • La Jungla Bunk Room

    This fun themed room is a great economical option for a shared experience

    La Jungla is a cozy shared bunkroom with 2 sets of bunkbeds that can sleep up to 4. It has a fan, air conditioning, and a shared bathroom in the public corridor. Shares lower-level kitchenette.

  • La Jungla Bunk Room

    This fun themed room is a great economical option for a shared experience

    La Jungla is a cozy shared bunkroom with 2 sets of bunkbeds that can sleep up to 4. It has a fan, air conditioning, and a shared bathroom in the public corridor. Shares lower-level kitchenette.

  • La Jungla Bunk Room

    This fun themed room is a great economical option for a shared experience

    La Jungla is a cozy shared bunkroom with 2 sets of bunkbeds that can sleep up to 4. It has a fan, air conditioning, and a shared bathroom in the public corridor. Shares lower-level kitchenette.

Upper Level ORO APARTMENT

(Booked- Not Available)

  • ORO APARTMENT Kitchen & Sitting Area

    Upper Level ORO APARTMENT has a full kitchen and ocean view sitting area, shared between Oro King En Suite Room and Sol En Suite Room.

  • ORO King En Suite Room

    TIER 1 ROOM : ORO King En Suite has a private bath and ocean view balcony. 1 King bed can be converted into 2 Twin beds. Shares full kitchen and sitting area with SOL En Suite Room.

  • SOL En Suite Room

    TIER 2 ROOM : SOL En Suite has a private bath and courtyard view window. 1 Queen + 1 Twin. Shares full kitchen and sitting area with ORO King En Suite Room.

  • Oro Apartment Typical Bath

    Private Bath in both Oro and Sol En Suite Rooms. Double sinks.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. All rooms are double occupancy, except La Jungla is a quad occupancy. Come with a roommate or we’ll pair you up with a same gender roommate.

  • All levels welcome. Newbies and experienced practitioners alike.

  • Yes. There are scheduled free time throughout each day, and all scheduled activities are optional. This is your time to nourish yourself as you like.

  • No. This is a private villa set up to host small groups / retreats. As such, there will NOT be any hotel / resort staff to wait upon you.

    We will have a catered chef who comes in daily to make us freshly catered meals each day.

  • Yes. Once you’ve registered, we’ll send you a questionnaire to inquire about any dietary restrictions. All meals are chef catered, except our 1 dinner in town together.

  • We will have a group dinner in town on our last night together (Day 4). You are welcome to explore town on your own for local shopping and dining experiences as you like.

  • The town of San Pancho is about a 15-20 minute walk, either along the beach or on the cobblestone streets. Bring shoes that will protect your feet for walking, and a headlamp for walking at night.

  • The villa sits on a hill overlooking the ocean. There are stairs to navigate between street level to pool deck, pool deck to lower level, lower level to upper level, and upper level to roof deck dining.

    There are NO elevators on site. So pack your luggage accordingly, and be ready get in a little cardio each day as you move between the levels.

Still not sure?

More questions?

Send us a note with any additional questions or concerns, and we’d be happy to connect and offer any clarifications we can.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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