Pause in Paradise Yoga Retreat 2025

Pause in Paradise

Mexico Yoga Retreat

March 9th-14th, 2025

Together we will travel to the magical island of Holbox (pronounced “hol-BOSH”) located near Cancun to pause our busy lives and practice together in paradise.

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Imagine how you'd feel after practicing yoga twice a day with a view of the crystal clear Gulf of Mexico and savoring delicious meals with your yoga friends.

WHEN? March 9th-14th, 2025

WHERE? Villas Los Flamingos on the magical island of Holbox in Mexico

COST? From $1,899-$3,499/person*

*Early Bird Rate ends September 1st

Meet Your Guide

Join Samantha Harrison for a once in a lifetime experience in a unique place located in the Yum-Balam Natural Reserve on the magical island of Holbox.

Take a pause from your busy winter routine and slow down to nourish your mind, body, and soul.

Samantha is an incredible teacher with over ten years of experience. Her studio, Yoga Strong, combines the worlds of strength training and yoga.

You can expect a blend of strong, active practices in the morning and more meditative yoga massage practices in the evening.

Samantha's attention to detail and extensive research and planning will make this a vacation like no other.

Prepare to reconnect with yourself and create lifelong memories on this magical retreat.

"Let me be like water

Fluid & Forgiving

Let me be like water"

- Lo Wolf

Together we will pause our busy lives to meet in a paradise of sandbars and shallow crystal clear waters.

Isla Holbox, (pronounced “hol-BOSH”) is known for it's white powder-sand beaches and impossibly-clear water, endless sandbars where you can walk for hours surrounded by shallow waters, wild flamingos, and jungle foliage.

This magical island is accessible only by ferry where cars are unwanted (in fact the only way to get around is via golf cart or bicycle) and bare feet are preferred. This tropical paradise is away from the tourist crowds of Tulum and Cancun but still an accessible destination.

The elements of our environment will influence our yoga sessions where we will practice fluidity, playfulness, and adaptability.

Your retreat will allow you space to reflect, ignite your creativity, and let go of what no longer serves you.

Gather on this magical island to enjoy:

6 Days, 5 Nights at a Luxury Resort

Choose from one of twelve breathtaking rooms at Villas Flamingos with a sea view. You have the choice of single, double, or quad occupancy.
Twice Daily Yoga Practices

Our morning practices will be strong and active while our evening practices will be gentle and restorative.
Bioluminescent Swim Excursion

A guided bioluminescent night swim/paddle is included in your retreat rate. Experience an otherworldly glow as
Microplanktons make the sea glitter beneath starry skies. The bioluminescence of Holbox is one of the most famous in the world.
Retreat Photography by Amy Lima

You'll have access to a complete retreat photo album so that you can set down your phones and cameras to be present and immerse yourself fully in the retreat.

Incredible Yoga Space with a sea view

Our beautiful yoga space will have a view of the sea and shade from the sun.
Nourishing Meals

Daily delicious, fresh breakfast and dinner are included in your retreat rate.
Shuttle & Ferry to the island

Transportation from the Cancun airport via Shuttle, the ferry ride to the island, and the taxi to the resort are all included in your rate.
Access to Spa Services

Spa services at the resort will be available (at an extra charge).

Choose Your Room

*Rates include all of the amenities listed above*

Sea View Room

1 REMAINING!

Sea View Room

King Bed

Private Balcony with Sea Views

$2,259-$3,499

Shared King/Solo Room

Located in three equally beautiful areas of the property, on either the ground or first floor, all of our Sea View rooms offer: one king-sized bed, air conditioning, minibar, safe, reading table with lamp and chairs, closet, and luggage stand.

They also boast a private balcony or terrace with a hammock and beautiful sea views.

Double Occupancy (Shared Bed): $2,259/person*

Single Occupancy: $3,499*

A deposit of $750 /person is required to reserve your room. During checkout, you can make your room selection and list your roommate(s) if applicable.

Reserve Your Sea View Room

The Coco Suite

SOLD OUT!

The one & only Coco room

An indoor in-room pool

Private Terrace

$2,559

SOLD OUT

There is ONLY ONE Coco room, with a privileged location on the ground floor within a few steps from the seashore. It stands out for its indoor pool with a large panoramic window overlooking the sea. It has air conditioning, a minibar, a safe, support table and chairs, a reading lamp and a luggage rack.

It also has an outdoor shower, a private terrace with chairs and a table.

Double Occupancy (Shared Bed): $2,559/person*

A deposit of $750 /person is required to reserve your room. During checkout, you can make your room selection and list your roommate(s) if applicable.

THIS ROOM IS BOOKED!

Bungalow Arena

Only 3 Rooms Available

2 Queen Beds

Private Pool

Private Terrace with Sea Views

Bungalow Arena

Outdoor Shower

$2,449

Shared Room, Not Shared Beds

With a private interior pool offering panoramic views to the front, and an external shower to the rear. These Beach Bungalows are surrounded by nature.

All located on the ground floor, they have two
queen-sized beds and stunning sea views from a private terrace complete with table and chairs.

Each room offers air-conditioning, a minibar, a safe, a reading table with lamp and chairs, a closet, and a luggage stand.

Double Occupancy (Shared Room, Not Bed):

$2, 449/person*

A deposit of $750 /person is required to reserve your room. During checkout, you can make your room selection and list your roommate(s) if applicable.

Book the Bungalow

Bungalow Jardin

SOLD OUT!

Private Pool

Two Queen Beds

Outdoor Shower

Outside the Bungalow

$1,899-$2,059

SOLD OUT

With a private interior pool offering panoramic views to the front, and an external shower in a small
rear garden. Our Garden Bungalows are surrounded by nature.

All located on the ground floor, they have two queen-size beds and garden views from a private terrace complete with table and chairs.

Each room offers air-conditioning, a minibar, a safe, reading table with lamp and chairs, closet, and luggage stand.

Quad Occupancy (Shared Bed): $1,899/person*

Triple Occupancy (Shared Bed): $2,059/person*

A deposit of $750 /person is required to reserve your room. During checkout, you can make your room selection and list your roommate(s) if applicable.

Book the Quad Bungalow

Delicious Dining Included

Daily Breakfast & Dinner at the resort

Give Me All The Details

PRICING

All prices listed are per person, USD. A non-refundable deposit of $750 pays towards the full rate and secures your spot.

To qualify for the $350 Early Bird savings, your deposit must be received by 9/1/24.

Rates*

Sea View Double (Shared King): $2,259
Sea View Single: $3,499

Coco Suite Double: $2,559

Bungalow Arena Double : $2,449

Bungalow Jardin Quad (Shared Queen): $1,899

*If you would like to pay via cash/check, you can get an additional savings of 1% of your total to reduce payment processing fees.

Balance Due

The balance due (after deposit) will be split into two payments: one on September 4th, 2024 and the other due by January 4th, 2025. Invoices will be sent one week before the dates listed above.

Prices increase by $350 if the deposit is not received by 9/1/24 and the balance is not paid by 1/4/25.

Rooms

All rooms have a sea view, air-conditioning, and a private terrace or balcony.

*If you want to sign up for a double or quad room, but do not have a friend to travel with, Samantha can pair you with a roommate. If we are unable to match you with another participant, you will need to upgrade to a private room at a 50% reduction of the cost increase for the price of a single occupancy room, thus securing a single occupancy room at a price point halfway between a single and a double room.

What is included in your rate:

Daily 90 minute morning yoga practices, Mid-day 30-minute Body weight Yoga Strong workout, Evening Yoga Massage practices
4 free afternoons to explore the island
6 days/5 nights accommodation in an exquisite room at Villas Flamingos
Daily breakfast at the resort diner
Daily dinner service at beachfront cafe
Retreat Photography by Amy Lima (You'll receive an album of your vacation photos)
Transfers upon arrival (3/9/25) and departure (3/14/25) (from Cancun Airport to Ferry to Villas Flamingos then return)
Group Bioluminescent Swim Excursion
Complimentary use of paddle board (3 available at Villas Flamingos) & beach cruisers
Use of Yoga Equipment
Wireless internet
All taxes for accomadations & meals

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

✈️ Airfare is NOT included in your rate, but transportation from the Cancun airport to the resort is included as long as you plan to join one of the provided shuttles. I recommend arriving at the Cancun airport no later than 1 PM ET on Sunday, March 9th and plan your return flight for the late afternoon/evening of Friday, March 14th.

All direct flights to Cancun go out of CLT (not RDU). Choose the following routes for flying from NC:

1) Drive to Charlotte then fly direct to CUN (this is what I plan to do to prevent as few delays as possible)

2) Fly PGV to CLT to CUN

3) Fly RDU to CLT to CUN

It is a 3 hour flight from CLT to CUN. American Airlines is the primary airline with the most nonstop flights to Cancun.

🥪 Lunch will be on your own. You can purchase food at the resort or explore the local food in town. Breakfast and dinner are included in your rate.

🍷 Alcoholic beverages are not included, but you will always have fresh water available at all meals and in your room.

💆‍♀️ Massages and other spa services are not included but are available at the resort.

⭐️ Travel insurance is not included, but I highly recommend you purchase a Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) policy within 14 days of purchasing your retreat deposit. Without insurance, your trip and deposit are non-refundable, but the travel insurance could refund you if you can not attend.

📸 Additional Retreat Photography with Amy Lima who will be offering sunrise and sunset mini sessions at an additional cost.

THE LOCATION & GETTING TO THE RESORT

Flamingos and pelicans and herons…oh my! Holbox Island is beloved by bird nerds for its population of exotic avian life. Perched near the Yucatán Peninsula, the island is also a hot spot for whale shark viewing, and kiteboarders love the shallow waters and wide beaches. The white sand streets are relatively unspoiled, as most tourists prefer to party in nearby Cancun.

We will be staying at the beautiful Villas Flamingos Resort on the island. I visited this resort in March of 2024 and the resort is stunning. Every room on the property is amazing, and the staff were very attentive. We will be well taken care of at this beautiful property.

To get to the resort, I'll be arranging transportation. We will take a 2.5 hour shuttle then a 20-30 minute ferry ride to the island followed by a 15-minute golf cart taxi to the resort.

We will have two different shuttles leaving from the Cancun airport. I'll arrange those shuttles based on everyone's flight arrival times. I recommend arriving before 1 PM ET at the Cancun airport and planning your departure flight for the evening 4-6 PM on Friday, 3/14.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Sunday March 9th 2025:

4 pm Check in begins

6:30 pm Opening Circle & Gentle Movement

8 pm Welcome Dinner at the beachfront café

(Kitchen closes at 9:30 pm, but your dinner will be boxed for you if you arrive late)

Mon March 10-Thur March 13:

7:30 am Coffee + Fruit Available

8-9:30 am Active Morning Vinyasa Flow

9:30-11 am Breakfast at Villas Flamingos

Free time to play on the beach, explore the town, or enjoy optional excursions, massages, or spa treatments at an additional cost.

5:30-6:30 pm Yoga Massage Practice

7 pm: Group Dinner at the beachfront cafe

*Wednesday, March 12th 2025 We will leave for our bioluminescent swim at 10 PM*

Friday, March 14th:

7:30-9:30 AM: Early Breakfast Available

11 AM: Checkout

Shuttles will be arranged depending on flight times.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

PACKING LIST

Passport!!
Your yoga mat (all other props will be provided)
A light windbreaker or raincoat just in case.
A Journal and pen
Reusable water bottle
Beach reading material
Bathing suits and cover up
UPF shirt, sunglasses and a hat for sandbar walks under the bright sun
Multiple Yoga outfits and light layers for practicing at dawn/dusk or just being outdoors at these times
Sandals (not much need for heels as the roads are sand/dirt, and not much need for sneakers as there are not many hiking trails aside from the sandbar)
(Reef safe) sunblock and (potent) bug spray. I recommend using bug spray with DEET for this area.
Benedryl or cortisol cream in case of mosquito bites
Dramamine if you think you might get sea sick on the ferry

WHAT IF I WANT A SHARED ROOM BUT DON'T HAVE A ROOMMATE?

If you do not indicate a roommate when you register for a double or quad room, you will automatically be paired in a room of the same gender.

WHAT ARE ALL THE TERMS & CONDITIONS?

You can read the full terms & conditions of our Yoga Retreat Contract that you will need to sign and agree to here.

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