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

  • Fresh Chef Catered Meals on the Rooftop Dining Terrace with Ocean Views

  • Daily Morning & Afternoon Yoga Sessions with Kat/Zayn

  • Vocal Toning & Song Circles with HyeJin

  • Daily Meditation with Kat/Zayn

  • Daily Sound Sessions with HyeJin

  • Traditional Temazcal Ceremony with Local Temazcalera (Guide)

  • Float in Alma Vida's Saltwater Pool

  • Fun in Sun Pool Time

  • Beach Walk to Town of San Pancho

  • Cobble Stone Road to Town of San Pancho

  • Wander & explore San Pancho

  • Colors & Flair of San Pancho

  • San Pancho Shopping

  • San Pancho Chilling

  • Beach Time

  • San Pancho Mexico Turtle Project

  • Sunset on the Beach

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 of this tropical jungle paradise.

Feel the Pacific Ocean LULL you into RELAXATION.

Float in the salt water swimming pool

Linger over a leisurely shared meal

Sky-gaze from a swinging hammock

Read, journal, sunbath

Wander and explore

Walk slowly

Listen deeply

Cultivate the practice of non-doing

Nourish your heart & soul

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 REST, REJUVENATE, RESET!

An all-inclusive experience

Just get your plane ticket

We’ll take care of the rest

Pricing

  • Ocean View Rooms: $2,200/person

  • Courtyard View Rooms: $2,000/person

  • Pool View Rooms: $1,800/person

  • Quad Bunk Room (Men Only): $1,200/person

RETREAT PRICE INCLUDES:

  • Shuttle to and from PVR airport

  • Lodging for 4-nights and 5-days (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)

  • (1) Group meal together in town

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

Payment

50% DEPOSIT - Due at time of Registration

FINAL PAYMENT - Due by July 21st (3 months prior to retreat start date)

Submit your registration form.

You’ll receive a Welcome Email, confirming your room selection, and offering payment options for your initial deposit.
Once deposit is received, your spot is secured.

Full Refund, minus $100 admin fee, available up until August 21st (2 months prior to retreat start date).

NO Refund after August 21st (2 months to retreat start date).

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Sample Daily Flow

Morning: dawn prayers, yoga, meditation, breakfast

Midday: rest, journal, read, lunch, pool, beach, explore

Afternoon: gentle yoga and sound healing

Evening: dinner + rotating experiences

Join what calls you—everything is optional.

Your Hosts

  • Kat Sholan Sun

    YOGA INSTRUCTOR

    Kat Sholan Sun brings 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, inner alignment, the cultivation of gratitude, and communion with the sacred within and without.  She is excited to share the power of this transformative practice. 

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

    Kat offers Chi Nei Tsang (abdominal massage). Sessions are available during the retreat. Contact Kat directly to inquire & schedulle.

  • 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

Alma Vida Retreats

With the Pacific Ocean as the backdrop soundscape

You’ll find a welcoming Sanctuary to Rest and Recharge.

All spaces are beautifully designed to Nourish the Soul and offer a Peaceful Retreat experience.

Rooms

  • Ocean View Rooms: Upper Level, Ocean View Balcony, Private Bath, (1) King - that can be converted into (2) Twins

  • Courtyard View Rooms: Upper Level, Courtyard View Window, Private Bath, (1) Queen + (1) Twin

  • Pool View Rooms: Lower Level, Pool View Balcony, Private Bath, (2) Queens

  • Bunk Quad: Lower Level, No Window, Shared Bath in Public Corridor, (4) Twins (Bunk-beds)

Upper Level:‍ ‍

  • (2) Apartments: Each apartment is comprised of an Ocean View Room & a Courtyard View Room, and has its own private ocean view sitting area and full kitchen

Lower Level:

  • (4) Pool View Rooms: Private bath, pool view balcony, and shares the lower-level kitchenette with the other lower-level rooms

  • (1) Bunk Quad Room (Male Only room): This economical option is a cozy shared bunk room of (4) twins, shared bath in public corridor, and shares the lower-level kitchenette with the other lower-level rooms

NOTE: All rooms are DOUBLE OCCUPANCY (Except Bunk Quad 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 & list your roommate’s name if you are coming with a roommate.

Aerial View - Alma Vida is just steps from the beach (1 row back)

Aerial View - Alma Vida is just steps from the beach (1 row back)

Aerial View - Alma Vida & Road towards town of San Pancho

Aerial View - Alma Vida & Road towards town of San Pancho

Aerial View - Alma Vida Pool Deck & Villa

Aerial View - Alma Vida Pool Deck & Villa

View from the Pool

View from the Pool

Arrival Steps - Street Level up to Pool Level

Arrival Steps - Street Level up to Pool Level

Lower Level Arrival Balcony - overlooking pool

Lower Level Arrival Balcony - overlooking pool

Rotunda Room - Upper Level (between apartments) - Yoga & Sound Healing Space

Rotunda Room - Upper Level (between apartments) - Yoga & Sound Healing Space

Upper Level Entry - stairs up to Rooftop Dining Terrace

Upper Level Entry - stairs up to Rooftop Dining Terrace

Rooftop Dining Terrace - with ocean views

Rooftop Dining Terrace - with ocean views

Rooftop Terrace -stunning ocean sunset views

Rooftop Terrace -stunning ocean sunset views

Pool & Yoga Deck

Pool & Yoga Deck

El Nido - Hand Woven Basket Swings

El Nido - Hand Woven Basket Swings

Upper Level Apartment - private ocean view sitting area & kitchen

Upper Level Apartment - private ocean view sitting area & kitchen

Upper Level Ocean View Room - (1) King or (2) Twins - with private bath

Upper Level Ocean View Room - (1) King or (2) Twins - with private bath

Upper Level Courtyard View Room - (1) Queen + (1) Twin - with private bath

Upper Level Courtyard View Room - (1) Queen + (1) Twin - with private bath

Typical Private Bath in Upper Level Apartment Rooms

Typical Private Bath in Upper Level Apartment Rooms

Lower Level Balcony for Pool View Rooms

Lower Level Balcony for Pool View Rooms

Lower Level Pool View Room - (2) Queens w/ private bath - shared kitchenette in public corridor

Lower Level Pool View Room - (2) Queens w/ private bath - shared kitchenette in public corridor

Lower Level Pool View Room - (2) Queens w/ private bath - shared kitchenette in public corridor

Lower Level Pool View Room - (2) Queens w/ private bath - shared kitchenette in public corridor

Typical Private Bath for Lower Level Pool View Rooms

Typical Private Bath for Lower Level Pool View Rooms

Lower Level Quad Bunk Room - shared bath in public corridor - shared kitchenette in public corridor

Lower Level Quad Bunk Room - shared bath in public corridor - shared kitchenette in public corridor

Lower Level Quad Bunk Room - shared bath in public corridor - shared kitchenette in public corridor

Lower Level Quad Bunk Room - shared bath in public corridor - shared kitchenette in public corridor

On-Site Temazcal Dome - exterior

On-Site Temazcal Dome - exterior

On-Site Temazcal Dome - interior

On-Site Temazcal Dome - interior

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.

    We always encourage everyone to go at their own pace. Listen to your body and honor what is appropriate for you.

    Modifications and variations are offered in the yoga classes.

    And remember, everything is optional. So take what you need, and leave what you don’t. And always listen to your own body. Even if that means taking rest for the whole class. This is your time!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 to get in a little cardio each day as you move between the levels.

  • The town of San Pancho has a few ATMs. However, they are sometimes known to run out of money. So best to get some MX pesos exchanged before arriving, if possible.

    There are ATMs at PVR airport, right before exiting the airport. This is an easy option.

  • There are small convenience stores, fruit & vegetable vendors, and some tourist clothing and souvenir shops in the town of San Pancho.

    For a large supermarket, you can ask your shuttle driver to stop on the way, from PVR to Alma Vida. This is commonly done, and the shuttle drivers will know where to take you.

    Some people choose to stop at the large supermarket along the way to pick up things they forgot to pack, or to get a bunch of snacks, fruit, or preferred beverages.

    We will have plenty of food, fruit, coffee and teas at the retreat. However, if there is something in particular you would like to have, then you might consider making a stop at the large supermarket on your way from PVR to Alma Vida.

  • This is one of the most powerful parts of the retreat.

    A Temazcal is an ancient Mesoamerican sweat lodge ceremony, traditionally used for purification, healing, and renewal.

    On site at Alma Vida Retreats, you'll enter a dark, dome-shaped space that represents the womb of the earth. Inside, heated volcanic stones (“abuelitas” — grandmothers) radiate intense heat as water and herbs are poured over them, creating waves of steam.

    It’s more than a sauna, it’s a guided purification ritual.

    The purpose is to sweat out what you’ve been carrying — physically, emotionally, mentally — and release.

  • 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.

  • San Pancho is located in a tropical jungle setting, on the Pacific Ocean in Mexico. The weather in October should still be warm, but not as hot and humid as the summer months. Occasional rain showers can still occur during this time.

  • Pack your bathing suits, yoga clothes, lounge wear, comfortable clothing that move well and breath, layers for cooler mornings and evenings, a loose-fitting long skirt/ dress for sweating in the Temazcal, walking shoes for cobblestone roads into town, water shoes if you like for the ocean, sandals/flip flops for lounging at the villa.

    Bring insect repellent spray, sunscreen, headlamp for walking to town at night, sun hat, sun glasses journal & pen/pencil, phone chargers, ear plugs if you’re a light sleeper, sarongs & beach bag, and your Magnificent Vacation-Ready SELF!!!

    There are stairs to navigate on the property, so packing light is always easier. But we’ve got some strong folks with us that can help with lugguge if need.

  • The town of San Pancho is about a 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.

  • PVR (Puerto Vallarta), is the nearest International Airport. This is where we will be arranging shuttles from/to.

    Best to get a flight that arrives in the early afternoon so that you have plenty of time to get settled before dinner on the first night.

  • It takes about an hour to shuttle from PVR (Puerto Vallarta International Airport) to Alma Vida, in San Pancho.

    Some groups like to stop at the large supermarket on the way to the retreat center, which adds additional time.

  • All foreign visitors entering Mexico must present a valid passport, which should ideally be valid for at least six months beyond their arrival date.

    A valid passport book is required for air travel.

    No visa is required for tourist stays under 180 days, but a filled-out Multiple Digital Migration Form (FMMd) is necessary.

  • It is customary to leave tips for the service team that takes care of us.

    Tip at your discretion. Below are suggested tip amounts:

    Chef: 350 Mx pesos/$20 US per person for (10) meals

    Cleaners: 200 Mx pesos/$10 US per person (4 nights)

    Property Manager: 200 Mx pesos/$10 US per person

    Airport Shuttle Drivers: 50-100 Mx pesos/$3-6 US per person (each way)

    Roughly $50 US Total for Alma Vida Team listed above.

    In general tipping in Mexico starts at 10% for things like restaurants and massages.

    IF you take a Private Taxi to/from Airport: 200 Mx pesos/$10 US for the 1-way trip

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