Retreat in Ajijic, Mexico

On this journey you will . . . 

Honor grief and celebrate joy in a safe, brave space. They coexist. You are allowed to hold both.

Learn how to Witness and Be Witnessed through a group conversation honoring your grief, joy, and your loved ones who have passed. Deepen your relationship with yourself and others. ​ 

A full Meditation in Motion experience: tend to your nervous system with effective mindfulness practices where we will progress from stillness and breathing to a journey of exquisite motion. Explore a deep connection with yourself and your loved ones through this experiential Día de Muertos ritual interacting with the altar. This day event will include integration downtime and food prepared in home by a private chef. Nourish your mind, body, and spirit.

Learn the history and how to create an altar for Día de Muertos. Make this an annual tradition in your life. (Take home instructions included!)

FOOD! 10,000 tacos! One of our favorite parts of traveling is eating delicious, healthy, and authentic food. We've designed this retreat to give you many choices! From cooking at home to visiting the finest restaurants in Ajijic, you'll have the opportunity to create your own food adventure.

Rejuvenate your body during our spa day at the local, natural hot springs located right by Lake Chapala - the largest natural lake in Mexico. Soak in private hot springs filled with beneficial ingredients like flowers, oatmeal, and minerals. Finish it all off with skin nourishing mud (and fun pictures!)

Do less and allow for more! Plenty of time to choose what your mind and body need. Allow for more spaciousness. Less structure and more discovery. Choices in how you want to spend your time. Allow for spontaneity. Allow for listening to your body's wisdom. Allow for peace and quiet. Fun and play. Allow for your emotions to show up fully. ​ 

Connect and grow with a community of women taking action for a better, equitable, and more joyful world. Be surrounded by humans who lift you up, who see you, hear you, believe you, and stand with you in your journey.

Bonus! Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Mexican culture in Ajijic. Be a part of the local Día de Muertos celebrations where you can feel the magic in the air. ​ And much more!

Friday - October 28th Travel Day​ - Book your flights to Guadalajara airport (GDL)

Saturday - October 29th Delicious, healthy brunch at Savta Bread Ajijic - our favorite restaurant in Ajijic! The rest of the day is an integration day to settle into your retreat. We will be available to assist you in practical items such as getting pesos or having our personal grocery shopper pick up your needed items for the week.

Sunday - October 30th Quick walk into Ajijic from the house to gather all the materials for the altar. We'll visit the papelería for papel picado (the traditional paper decorations hung on the altar), the fresh markets for your loved ones favorite food or drinks, and we'll purchase pan de muerto (traditional bread) and cempazuchitl flowers (marigolds). We will then build and create the altar as a community. 

Bonus! You'll receive a PDF on these steps for future use.

Monday - October 31st Spa day at the local hot springs in San Juan Cosala! We'll have a private section with 3 natural hot springs filled with beneficial ingredients like flowers, oatmeal, and a surprise. We'll end the hot springs with natural, skin nourishing mud! Massages will be available for those who choose.

Tuesday - November 1st (Día de Muertos day 1) Meditation in Motion experience led by Dhyana! A private chef will provide a light, healthy breakfast and lunch in home. The day will consist of moving from stillness and breathing through an exquisite motion journey integrating the grief and joy held in your body. We'll interact with the altar and altar materials to create a beautiful container for this ritual. You will have time to be in silence and/or write in your inquiry journal. We'll complete the experience with a Be Witnessed conversation honoring your grief and joy journey and/or your loved ones who have passed.

Wednesday - November 2nd (Día de Muertos day 2) Celebrating Día de los Muertos in community in Ajijic - You'll have the option to walk into Ajijic to view the incredible sand art in plaza, take in the parade, visit the cemetary, eat 10000 tacos, and enjoy all this magic town has to offer on this magical day.

Thursday - November 3rd Travel Day back home 

No refunds. Payment for the retreat is transferable ONLY. Email info@onixbloom.com if you have any questions.