Mayan Jungle Magic
Mexico, 2027
1st - 7th May 2027
Step into the heart of the Riviera Maya jungle for an intimate and transformative yoga retreat. Mayan Jungle Magic combines daily yoga and meditation with authentic Mayan traditions, sacred ceremonies, and immersive experiences designed to reconnect you with yourself, nature, and the ancient wisdom of the land.
This retreat is a rare opportunity to slow down, restore, and deepen your connection,
to your body, mind, and the vibrant energy of the jungle.
This is just a holiday..
it's a return to your soul.
Imagine waking to the sounds of the jungle, sunlight filtering through the trees, and nowhere to be but fully present.
No rushing. No noise. Just space to breathe, move, and reconnect.
Mayan Jungle Magic is your invitation to step away from the demands of everyday life and immerse yourself in something deeper, where nature, ancient traditions, and intentional living come together to create true transformation.
What to Expect?
Each day unfolds with intention, blending movement, ritual, and rest in a way that feels both grounding and expansive.
We start every day with yoga, meditation and breathwork classes taught by Emily suitable for all levels, are complemented by a range of wellness offerings to rejuvenate both your body and mind, including:
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Soulful Daily Practice: Begin your mornings with energising vinyasa yoga and guided meditation in open-air jungle spaces, and unwind in the evenings with slower, restorative flows.
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Reiki Treatment with Guided Insight: Each participant receives a personal Reiki session, designed to release tension and restore energetic balance. Emily guides you through the experience, offering insight and reflection to help integrate the healing on a deeper level.
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Sacred Connection: Experience powerful Mayan traditions, including a deeply cleansing Temazcal ceremony and a shamanic blessing led by local healers.
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Immersive Exploration: Swim in the crystal-clear waters of a sacred cenote, once believed to be gateways to the underworld.
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Rest & Rejuvenation: Spend your afternoons at your own pace, cooling off in the pool, resetting in ice baths, moving in the jungle gym, or simply resting in the stillness of nature.
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Meaningful Ritual: Take part in a tree-planting ceremony, giving back to the land and honouring the jungle that holds this experience.
Our Private Sanctuary
Hidden deep within the jungle, our home for the retreat is a completely private sanctuary, an oasis of calm, beauty, and intentional design.
Surrounded by lush greenery and the sounds of nature, this space has been created to support both deep rest and meaningful connection. From sunrise yoga to evening ceremonies under the stars, every corner invites you to slow down and fully arrive. Designed for relaxation, movement, and connection, the retreat space includes:
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Outdoor yoga shala & glass-house studio
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Main ceremony pavilion for meditation and sacred rituals, under the watchful presence of Lunita’s Grandfather Tree
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Temazcal (traditional Mesoamerican sweat lodge)
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Fire pits and relaxation zones
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Outdoor jungle gym, ice baths, and a private pool
The Rooms
Your room is your personal sanctuary, designed for rest, comfort, and connection to nature. Wake to the sounds of the jungle, unwind in your own peaceful space, and enjoy the perfect balance of comfort, simplicity, and natural beauty.
Our 7 beautifully designed rooms offer a perfect blend of modern comfort and natural beauty. From your private balcony, you’ll be able to gaze out at the surrounding jungle creating a tranquil environment where you can rest and reconnect with nature.
All rooms are luxury experiences, the only difference is choosing whether you'd prefer your own space or happy to share.
Option 1: Shared Room
For those who enjoy looking to share the experience, the Shared Room is an ideal choice.
You can book this option with friends just note their names up on booking to be allocated together or individually, and I will pair you with a like-minded individuals, creating a perfect opportunity to form new friendships during the retreat.
Option 2: Solo Private Room
If you prefer your own space and privacy, the Solo Private Room is the perfect option.
This room offers a private sanctuary where you can relax and reflect in peace. Enjoy the luxury of your own space, perfect for quiet reflection and uninterrupted rest.
This is an all inclusive retreat meaning your breakfast, lunch and dinners are included in the retreat price.
Food is an experience in itself.
Our private chef creates vibrant, nourishing meals using fresh, local ingredients, blending Mexican flavours with global inspiration.
Every meal is:
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Thoughtfully prepared
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Tailored to your dietary needs
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Designed to energise, restore, and satisfy
Shared meals become moments of connection, laughter, and presence.
Nourishment
This retreat weaves together unforgettable, soul-stirring experiences:
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The Temazcal Ceremony: A sacred sweat lodge ritual symbolising a return to the womb of Mother Earth—inviting release, renewal, and deep healing.
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Shamanic Blessing Ceremony: Led by Grandfather Juan and his family, this powerful ritual uses drums, ancestral instruments, and sacred traditions to guide you into a deeper state of connection and clarity.
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Cenote Experience: Swim in the cool, crystal waters of a hidden cenote, once considered sacred portals to the Mayan underworld, rich in history and spiritual significance.
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Tree Planting Ceremony: Give back to the land and become part of the jungle’s continued growth and life.
Each experience is carefully chosen to help you connect, release, and transform.
Blending Wellness
with Travel
I chose this retreat centre with deep intention. It works closely with local people, honouring the land, supporting the community, and preserving the rich heritage of Mayan traditions. Every experience you’ll take part in has been created with respect, authenticity, and a genuine connection to the culture that holds this space.
This is your opportunity to experience the real Mexico, beyond the surface of all-inclusive resorts. To connect with its people, its rituals, and the deeper energy of the land in a way that feels meaningful and immersive.
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Temazcal Ceremony
The Temazcal is a sacred sweat lodge, symbolising a return to the womb of Mother Earth. Guided by experienced practitioners, you’ll enter a warm, enclosed space where heat, steam, herbs, and intention work together to support physical, emotional, and energetic release.
It’s an experience of letting go of what no longer serves you and emerging feeling lighter, clearer, and renewed.
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Shamanic Blessing Ceremony
Led by respected local shamans and their community, this ceremony is a deeply moving experience rooted in ancient Mayan tradition.
Through the use of drums, sacred instruments, and ritual, you’ll be guided into a space of reflection, connection, and energetic alignment.
It’s an opportunity to pause, receive, and reconnect, to yourself, to others, and to something greater.
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Tree Planting Ceremony
As part of our time in the jungle, we give back to the land that holds us.
Planting a tree is a simple yet powerful act, one that symbolises growth, intention, and gratitude. It’s a moment to honour the earth, to root into the present, and to leave a positive impact long after the retreat ends.
Sacred Experiences
A Typical Day in the Jungle:
Morning Session: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Wake slowly to the sounds of the jungle and begin your day in presence.
Our morning yoga and meditation sessions are designed to awaken your body, ground your energy, and create clarity in your mind. Moving in our open-air shala, you’ll reconnect to your breath and gently ease into the day ahead.
Cold Plunge and Breathwork: 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Drop into stillness through guided breathwork, followed by the invigorating reset of ice baths.
This powerful combination awakens your senses, supports your nervous system, and leaves you feeling refreshed, centred, and fully alive.
Breakfast: 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Enjoy a nourishing, chef-prepared breakfast made with fresh, vibrant ingredients.
Sacred Temazcal Ceremony: 12:00 – 3:00 PM
On our dedicated ceremony day, you’ll be guided through the Temazcal—a deeply transformative Mayan ritual.
Entering the warmth of the sweat lodge, you’ll release and let go, supported by heat, herbs, and intention. This is a symbolic return to the womb of Mother Earth, leaving you lighter, clearer, and renewed.
Integration & Workshops: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Guided workshops, journaling, and gentle discussion help you process the ceremony—allowing insights, intentions, and emotions to settle. Or take this time entirely for yourself.
Relax by the pool, revisit the ice baths, move in the jungle gym, or simply find a quiet spot to rest. The jungle invites you to slow down and just be.
Evening Group Dinner: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Gather for a beautifully prepared meal, sharing food, stories, and connection
Restorative Yin Yoga & Deep Rest Session: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
As night falls, ease into a restorative Yin yoga session.
Gentle stretches, long holds, and mindful breath work allow your body to soften, your mind to quiet, and your nervous system to fully unwind, creating space for integration and deep, restorative rest.
Fire Pit Ritual & Evening Reflection: 9:00 PM
We close the day around the fire, under the stars.
This ritual is a moment of release and intention, to let go of what no longer serves you and honour what you are stepping into.
Held in the warmth of the fire and the stillness of the jungle, this is a sacred, grounding experience that connects you to yourself, the group, and the energy of the land.
What’s Included?
Your retreat package includes:
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Daily yoga and meditation sessions
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Wellness workshops and personal growth activities
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Accommodation in a beautiful private villa
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Transfers to and from the airport for your comfort around the group flight
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Three healthy, delicious meals per day, made with local ingredients by a private chef
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Water, fresh fruit, coffee, and tea throughout the day
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Free time to relax by the pool
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90-minute to 2-hour sacred shamanic blessing ceremony
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Day trip and picnic lunch at a private cenote
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Tree planting ceremony
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Use of retreat facilities, including ice baths, jungle gym, and swimming pool
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Temazcal ceremony
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Hug ceremony
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Sound healing session in the jungle
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Reiki treatment
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Access to a supportive WhatsApp community of fellow participants pre-retreat
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Retreat gifts and goodie bags
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PDF Guide with packing lists, suggested flights, tips and extra details
What’ Not Included?
You will need to organise:
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Return Flights from your airport of choice - as this is a long-haul destination, I will suggest flights in a pdf retreat guide, however I know some guests may wish to extend their stay and continue exploring this beautiful country. Flights range from £400-700 depending on airline, stop-overs, when you book the flights etc.
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Any drinks, food, souvenirs bought outside of the retreat
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Tips
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Travel Insurance
About Your Host
Emily, founder of Yoga by Emily, is a passionate yoga teacher and retreat host devoted to creating spaces where people can truly reconnect, with themselves, with others, and with the world around them.
Her love for Mexico began through her own travels, spending almost a month exploring and immersing herself in its culture, energy, and natural beauty. From the moment she arrived, she felt a deep connection to the land, its traditions, and the powerful sense of presence it invites.
This retreat has been thoughtfully created from that experience. Emily encourages you to lean into the magic of the Mayan lands, to slow down, open your heart, and fully embrace everything this journey has to offer.
With her warm, grounded approach, Emily will guide you through practices that are accessible, nourishing, and deeply supportive, helping you feel safe, seen, and held throughout your experience.
Retreat Costs & Payment Plans
Twin Shared Room - £1,350 per person
Private Solo Room - £1,850 Per Person
£165 Deposit & Payment Plan Option
Secure your spot in this unforgettable journey with a £165 deposit.
This deposit ensures your place in the retreat and allows me to prepare everything for your adventure. The remaining balance can be paid in equal monthly payments.
