7-night Ashtanga Yoga retreat in Mexico
Daily Ashtanga Yoga Mysore style and mindfulness meditation
All levels of students are welcome
Immerse yourself in daily Ashtanga Yoga Mysore-style practice and meditation. Experience a moving cacao ceremony, Temazcal ritual and sound healing. Be held by the abundant nature and loving community at the One Breath of Yoga ashram. Cultivate self-care and collective well-being through the shared practices during the week. Ground yourself in the jungle and be reminded that we are a part of nature. Start your year with intention with us
Bárbara Macías
Ashtanga Yoga & Mindfulness
Barbara has been teaching Ashtanga yoga for fifteen years and has been running a Mysore Ashtanga yoga program in Berlin since 2017. Barbara’s studies include time at KPJAYI in Mysore with Sharath Jois and in Goa with Rolf Naukojat and Sharmila Desai. Her main teachers are Matthew and Carla Vollmer and she has recently completed the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach
Simon Knockton
Meditation & Mindfulness
Simon practices meditation and Buddhism. He is an active member of the Triratna Buddhist Movement. He is also a Mind Body Medicine Practitioner certified by the American Institute of Mind Body Medicine and Kim D’Eramo, D.O. He is passionate about sharing ancient and modern wisdom practices
One Breath of Yoga
The One Breath of Yoga retreat centre is hidden in the jungle near the sleepy fishing village of Puerto Morales in Quintana Roo in South East Mexico. It has a beautiful thatched roof yoga shala, inviting community spaces and a calm vibe. It has an assortment of animal visitors too. The venue asks guests to experience an ashram way of life, practicing being mindful and quiet. It’s a lovely place to be
Cacao ceremony
A South American treasure, cacao, known as the "Food of the Gods" facilitates vivid healing without psychoactive effects. The cocao ceremony helps rebalance our energies, open our hearts and connect with our true selves. Our guides create a very joyous ceremony for us
Temazcal
Originating from pre-Hispanic Mesoamerican cultures, the Temazcal sweat lodge, meaning “house of heat”, serves as a space for reflection and rejuvenation. Participants are guided by a shaman inside a dome. Fired volcanic rock heats the space and cleanses and harmonises the spirit of those brave enough to enter. Enter the womb of Mother Earth and return transformed
Sound healing
Sound bath therapy is a practice that uses sound vibrations to promote well-being. It can involve various techniques. Everything in the universe, including every human’s body, is made of energy that vibrates at certain frequencies. Sound healing practitioners use complementary frequencies to restore balance, reduce stress and enhance everyones vibes
Food & Accommodation
One Breath of Yoga offers a vegan Ayurvedic diet. After morning yoga enjoy a healthy brunch. We have a super smoothie, fruits and porridge served around 11 a.m. and then in the early evening we eat again. We encourage our guests to follow the yogic eating schedule as a healthy way to eat during the week we are there. For accommodation One Breath of Yoga provides simple cabañas and apartments. Each individual or couple has their own room and en suite bathroom
Location and things to do
The retreat takes place near Puerto Morelos, a fishing village in the Caribbean on the Riviera Maya. The ashram itself is a good place to retreat and rest during the week if introspection is your priority. Otherwise we are close to the village and you can come and go as you please. There are a lot of cultural and nature activities available near by
The white sand beaches surrounding Puerto Morelos are close. And there are limestone cenotes and reef snorkeling spots. The cenotes are natural pools with incredibly pure and transparent water that we can swim in. An optional extra paid group trip to the cenotes will be scheduled into the programme for those who would like to visit one. In the village there is also the opportunity to buy traditional craftwork at the local market. And a good range of cafes and restaurants too
If you plan to come to the retreat and travel before or after the whole Yucatan peninsula region is steeped in ancient Mayan culture. There are many archaeological wonders to explore if you travel on. Mexico City and Oaxaca are short flights away too
Treatments
The retreat centre offers a selection of therapies by the One Breath of Yoga family too. They are not included in the retreat price. You can book them separately. The practioners at the centre are excellent. And it is also possible to sit with Kambo during the week if you would like to. You can read more about the treatments available on the One Breath of Yoga website
Dates
Arrival: Saturday 3rd January
Departure: Saturday 10th January 2026
Check-in and check-out: 10 am
Price
985€ per person
Price per person includes:
Daily yoga, meditation guidance and dharma input - tailored to all levels of experience
7 nights of accommodation - each person or couple has their own room
Two vegan Ayurvedic meal each day
Cacao, Temazcal and sound therapy ceremonies
And a visit by monkeys if we are lucky
It is also possible to pay in three instalments of 360€. In total 1080€ per person
Mexican nationals please contact us for a price in Mexican Peso
Partners who would like to join but who do not want to take part in the full program are also welcome. And children too are also very welcome. Write us for more details about this
The price does not include flights or airport transfers. Registration is complete with full payment. Our cancellation policy can be found at the bottom of the page. If you have any other questions please write us at info@mysoreshala.com
Getting there
The closest airport is Cancún international airport and from there you take a taxi. The retreat centre is 25 minutes away. You can also fly to Tulum airport with a 2 hour taxi transfer from there
You are invited!
Come and have fun in the jungle. Journey with us. And leave with an enriched Ashtanga yoga and meditation practice. With a heart full of peace, joy and love. A grounded connection to mother earth. And energy and optimism for your year ahead
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Frequently Asked Questions
What language is the retreat led in?
The retreat will be led in English. Barbara and the ashram team speak Spanish too
How many people will join the retreat?
The maximum number of participants that can join is 20
Do we need to bring a yoga mat?
Some yoga mats are provided at the ashram. You are very welcome to bring your own too
Are other yoga props such as blocks provided?
Other yoga props are not provided. In the Mysore Ashtanga practice props are not used and posture variations are made to accommodate each body type. You can bring a block or meditation cushion to meditate on if that is supportive for you
Are airport connections available?
Incoming airport pick ups can be booked for roughly 700 Mexican Peso / 35€. We will organise onward connections with everyone at the end of the retreat
Cancellation Policy
We understand that plans can change. Due to the nature of this retreat and the preparation involved we have the following cancellation policy in place.
Full refund minus a 75 € administration fee: For cancellations made on or before 2 November 2025
50% refund: For cancellations made between 3 November and 2 December 2025
No refund: For cancellations made on or after 3 December 2025.
If you’re unable to attend you can transfer your booking to someone else. Just let us know their name and contact details
