journey through The Elements

with Siri Sat and Guru Dharam

Winter Solstice Retreat in Cozumel Mexico

December 16th - 22, 2024

Take this golden opportunity to renew yourself in the beauty of the Caribbean Sea in the Mayan Riviera.

Journey Through the Elements

The elements of Wind, Water, Fire, and Earth collide with magical intensity at the Caribbean shoreline of Cozumel Mexico. Come and immerse yourself in this elemental sanctuary at the low tide mark of the year to alchemically recalibrate, recuperate and rejuvenate your being to become vital, vibrant, and victorious up to the summer solstice. 

Rejuvenate yourself in the pristine beauty of the ancestral land of the Maya with sacred yoga and meditation. We will offer sunrise morning sadhana, ceremonies of purification, and daily deep practice to enter and experience a space of peace and calm with our surroundings.

Our retreat location is a lovely intimate eco-friendly oceanfront hotel in Cozumel on a quiet sandy beach. This is where we practice, renew and restore. Our hotel is on the east side of Cozumel in a relaxed atmosphere away from the busy resorts where there is always a sea breeze and the silent noise of mother nature. Be prepared to relax, renew and receive.

We are in a peaceful magical location where we can retreat, be at one with nature, bask in the beautiful colors of the ocean, and immerse and sleep with the sound of the rolling waves.

Please note that this is a comfortable minimal rustic hotel.  It is not a marble bathroom luxury boutique hotel with perfect wifi in each room and every amenity, but an opportunity to unplug and unwind. 

Submit your deposit or pay-in-full to secure your space for this closing of 2024 celebration. Sign up today, space is limited.

ABOUT COZUMEL

This island was a sacred sanctuary of Ixchel Goddess of the Moon, Fertility, Medicine, and Joy.

Originally settled approximately 2000 years ago by Mayans, Cozumel was a mecca for Mayan women in particular. At least once in their lifetimes, they would make the treacherous journey from the mainland in wooden canoes to worship IxChhel, the goddess of fertility, medicine, midwifery, and weaving.

Cozumel was a commercial and ceremonial center during the Mayan period (about 250 to 950 ce), and the island has several small archaeological sites.

MAYAN ARCHAELOGICAL SITES ON THE ISLAND WE WILL VISIT

Zona Arqueológica San Gervasio

Mayan women used to visit this shrine in central Cozumel to pay tribute to the Goddess of Love and fertility, Ixchel

El Cedral

Mayan Temple located on the southern end of Cozumel and one of the easiest to visit during a day on the Mexican island. It dates back to 800 A.D. and is the oldest Mayan site on the island. You can visit El Cedral which once served as a revered  ceremonial Temple of Fertility.

This is a Yatra - a sacred journey - a yoga and deep meditation retreat practicing sacred Kundalini Kriyas as the mode of transformation of consciousness guided by the Temples of Light and shared by the Kindred Spirits who will accompany you. All are welcome.

In Lak’esh Ala K’in.

Additional Details 

OUR RETREAT INCLUDES:

• Morning Sadhana (early morning practice) and daily Kundalini yoga classes

• Vegetarian Meals: Breakfast, *Lunch and Dinner 2 lunches not included- see below

• Visit to 1 or 2 of the Mayan temples- Archaeological sites in Cozumel

• Standard Gratuity for kitchen and cleaning staff

OUR RETREAT DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• International Airfare to and from Mexico

• Transportation to and from the airport to, either Cancun or Cozumel to our hotel in Cozumel

• 2 Lunches will be on your time off to explore elsewhere, lunch can be available at the hotel but at a cost, there is a restaurant next door as well.

• Excursions to anywhere on time off, other than those specified

• Anything extra on time off eg snorkeling, scuba diving, other sites, massages and healing treatments

• Also trips to Tulum or Playa del Carmen etc.

• Extra Beverages and alcoholic beverages. (You are requested to refrain from drinking alcohol during this retreat)

• Extra Gratuity, which is always welcome

MORE ACTIVITIES TO DO IN COZUMEL

• Snorkeling, Scuba Diving

• Temazcal with Cenote

• Kaokao chocolate factory tour

• Visit to El Cielo (Starfish Beach)

• Faro Celerain Eco Park  Aka Punta Sur Eco Beach Park - A 2,500 acre park home to exotic birds, crocodiles and sea turtles

• On partial day off: Option to take the ferry from Cozumel to visit Playa del Carmen or Tulum

FAQ’s 

Q: How do I get to Cozumel?

A: Either by flying directly to Cozumel, airport code CZM.

There are a few options to get to Cozumel from flying internationally:

1.      Fly to Cancun (Airport code CUN) and then take a taxi to a ferry or a private transfer to the ferry (we will send more details to those who have registered as the retreat get closer).

2.     You can book a flight that goes to Cozumel airport airport code CZM. This may mean a layover somewhere else on the way.

3.     Fly from Cancun to Cozumel. This is a more costly option.

Q: When should I arrive?

A: Arrive by the 16th. We will start our course. With opening yoga before dinner at 6pm if all or most arrive in time.

We will then gather for dinner (time TBA).

The earlier you arrive the more time you will have to settle in. Check in is at 1pm.

Q: When should I plan to return?

A: We officially end on the morning of December 22nd before breakfast with practice * Breakfast is the last included meal. Participants can choose to go back to the airport or travel onward to other locations. As the date approaches, those who are registered will receive further details on how to travel. Please note when purchasing return tickets we recommend an afternoon or early evening flight that departs from Cancun as you must consider the time with the ferry to Playa del Carmen and then from the ferry terminal to the airport.

Q. Can I arrive early to our hotel?

A: If there is availability. Please ask the hotel for availability.  We will send the info once you have registered. The other option is to stay in Cancun or Playa del Carmen the night before and travel to Coco the day of our retreat.

Q. Concerned about travel and cancellation due to unforeseen and current world conditions?

A: We highly recommend travel insurance. Check out https://www.insuremytrip.com or you can check with your credit card. 

Q: What will the weather be like. 

A: It will be hot and may It may rain occasionally. Early mornings may be cooler for practice and breezy.

*Please note more details about preparation for the journey will be sent to you about 3 weeks before the retreat.

** Space is limited as we’ll be staying in a small private hotel.  Early registration is recommended. Room types are on a first come first serve basis.

Do you have a specific question that was not answered? Please feel free to contact us directly with any questions, thoughts or special requirements you may have. We look forward to hearing from you.