FAQ

  • What are the room + pricing options?

    Once you've reserved your spot with us, you'll need to book your room directly on Mar de Jade’s website. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to their team at info@mardejade.com—they’re incredibly helpful and ready to assist with any details regarding your stay. For this retreat, there will be two separate payments: one with us for the curated yoga and meditation experience, and another with Mar de Jade for your room accommodations.

    There are a variety of accommodation options available, from shared dorm-style rooms with 4-5 other yogis, to private single rooms with ocean views, and everything in between! Prices range from $1,150 to $2,950 per person for 7 days/nights, including 3 organic buffet meals each day.

    Remember this is Galentine’s week, so bring your bestie and share a room!

    If you’re sharing a room or want to stay with someone who has already booked, email Mar de Jade at info@mardejade.com

    If you’d like airport transportation Mar de Jade will arrange transportation to & from the airport with a trusted company! Email them after booking.

  • What is the closest airport to Mar de Jade? + Airport transportation.

    Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. Airport code: PVR

    AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION: Mar de Jade will arrange transportation to & from the airport with a trusted company!

    Once you’ve booked your flight, message taxi@mardejade.com with the following information • Reservation name or number. • Number of people traveling. • Airline & flight number. • Date & time of arrival. • Departure & connection city. You will receive a confirmation email.

  • What style of yoga will be taught?

    With roots in Ashtanga Yoga and Baptiste Yoga, Sasha's classes are fiery yet grounding. Her hope in life is to improve the lives of those open and willing to roll out the mat and discover the magic of the practice and what’s within them. Yoga can be utilized as a tool to not only calm the body and mind, but also to alleviate symptoms of illness, in the physical and emotional bodies.

    Ashtanga emphasizes the connection between breath and movement, and can be a great way to build strength, flexibility, and mental focus.

    Baptiste Yoga is linked together by connective momentum and consists of five classical pillars: Drishti (gaze), Ujjayi (breath), Bandhas (foundation), Tapas (heat) and Vinyasa (flow).

  • What style of meditation will be taught?

    Emma’s teaching focuses on breath and body awareness. Her foundation is influenced by Vipassana, but is secular and neutral for everyone. Her approach integrates self-compassion and mindfulness techniques to help you feel empowered and aligned with your true self.

    There will be guided sessions geared toward release and relaxation, as well as sessions with more silence to invite in more self awareness.

    Most sessions will include journaling to support the integration and understanding of your experience.

    Vipassana is a mindfulness practice to observe your thoughts, feelings, and body sensations without judgment. The goal is to see things as they are, rather than how you want them to be.

  • What experience level should I have to attend?

    All experience levels are welcome!

    While this retreat is geared toward deepening your practice, Sasha and Emma have years of experience teaching all levels. Beginners will be guided with ease, and seasoned practitioners will have the opportunity to dive in.

  • What do I need to bring with me for yoga, meditation, & journaling practice?

    Everything you need will be provided for you - yoga mats, meditation cushions, blankets, journals and pens. You're also welcome to bring anything extra that you feel is important to your practices.

  • This is a women's only retreat- will there be men at the resort?

    Yes. This retreat is designed specifically for women, and only women will be in our classes. However, there will be other retreats occuring at the same time, and the resort is open to all genders.

  • Will I have problems because of the food and water?

    Your 3 organic, buffet meals each day are made fresh from the 18 acre farm found at Mar de Jade. The kitchen is happy to support your dietary needs, just let us know beforehand!

    Hygienic food preparation measures are closely followed by Mar de Jade staff. Our kitchen triple washes and disinfects all fresh produce and we cook with purified water. Purified drinking water is provided for free to every guest and is readily available. All ice used in the kitchen and the bar is made from purified water.

    Remember to bring your own reusable water bottle!

  • What documents do I need to enter Mexico?

    Just a valid passport!

    If you have a US, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand or European passport you will be granted a tourist visa once you arrive in Mexico and pass through customs.

    If your passport is from another country please check for any other visa requirements. Most tourist visas are issued for 30 or 90 days, however you can ask the immigration officer to make it for up to 180 days if you plan to stay longer in Mexico.

    There is no need for special immunizations.

    Keep your tourist visa in a safe place, as you will need it upon exiting Mexico. If you lose your tourist visa you need to be at the airport 4 hours before your flight on your departure day and pay $30 USD.

  • What will the weather be like? How should I dress appropriately?

    Chacala lies south of the Tropic of Cancer, thus it is located in the true tropics, and its climate is tropical – hot and humid. Average temperatures for February are highs of 81°F and lows of 66°F.

    Yoga clothing is recommended for yoga practice. Outside of yoga practice, we recommend wearing loose fitting, flowing, and comfortable clothing that you can layer, relax in, and also move about freely while walking or traveling during excursions.

    Bring appropriate footwear for all types of terrain, from airport travel to hikes, and beach walking to lounging around the resort- eg. one pair of tennis shoes, and one pair of sandals.

  • More travel and resort information can be found at Mar de Jade's website.