Discover Your Bliss in Mexico
November 21st – 26th, 2024

Discover Your Bliss in Mexico
November 21st – 26th, 2024

Free your Inner Artist, Embrace Balance, and Indulge in Blissful Self-Care

Welcome to a profound journey of self-discovery, guided by expert instructors and immerse in the rich Mayan culture. This retreat is meticulously designed to empower you, offering tools for self-healing, artistic expression, and cultural immersion. Set in the enchanting town of Merida, Mexico, you will embark on a life-changing experience, learn tools to boost your resilience, find more balance and discover your artistic expression.

What Awaits You?

  • Gourmet Yucatecan Welcome Buffet
  • Mindful Art Workshops with Micah Nelson
  • Suspension Yoga class with founder Beatrix Montanile
  • Afro Flow Yoga class
  • Ayu-Yoga Workshop
  • Creating with Clay Workshop
  • Swimming in a healing Cenotes
  • Boat Trip to the Flamingo Eco Biosphere
  • A Bicycle Tour of the City
  • An Art Walk through Historical Merida
  • Sunset Dinners on the Beach
  • 60 Minute Ayurvedic Massage

What’s Included

What’s Included

  • Accommodations for 5  nights

  • Airport transfer to The Flying Yogi Villa

  • Gourmet Yucatecan Buffet

  • All Classes & Workshops

  • On site meals (see itinerary)

  • 60 minute Ayurvedic Massage

  • Excursion fees and transportation

  • Filtered drinking water

November 21 – 26, 2024

Act now—your transformative journey awaits!

Click here to view Accommodations and Meals

Special Amenities

  • Pool
  • WiFi
  • Bicycles
  • Ping Pong
  • Roof Top Tv
  • Washer & dryer

What to bring?

  • Toiletries
  • Blow dryer
  • Beach towels
  • Sun Screen
  • Waters bottles
  • Insect repellant
*All participants must haveTravel Insurance that includes medical coverage

House Rules

  • No guests
  • No smoking
  • No loud noises after 10 PM

Covid Protocols

  • Guests must be fully vaccinated or show proof of recent negative test results.
  • Guest accommodations are disinfected between stays.
  • Equipment is disinfected after use.
  • Protective masks available for staff and clients.
  • Hand sanitizers are available in guest rooms and all key areas.
  • Onsite Covid-19 Rapid Tests are available free of charge.
  • A spare room will be made available to isolate suspected or infected covid patients until a permanent quarantine location can be found.

What’s not included?

  • Air fare
  • Transportation outside of excursions
  • Medical Expenses
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Off site meals
  • Tips

*No refunds for excursions or classes missed.

How to find us?

  • There are 2 airport options when flying to Merida.

    1. Cancun International Airport: The benefits of flying into Cancun is that it is usually a direct flight and more flights go there. It’s also a couple of hundred dollars cheaper than flying into Merida airport.  From the airport, you will need to catch a bus into Merida.  You can either purchase your bus tickets in advance online at busbud.com or at the ADO bus kiosk inside the Cancun airport.  Please note that no refunds are given for missed buses due to flight delays. The buses leave almost hourly so it’s quite easy to catch one and it takes approx. 5 hours to get to the Merida Bus Terminal (be sure not to take the bus to Merida – Altabrisa which is a bit further from our location).  The vehicle themselves are comfortable with roomy seats, AC, and a toilette on board.  From the Merida Bus Terminal, it is only about 15 minutes by Car to The Flying Yogi retreat center.

    2. Merida International Airport: The benefit of flying into Merida International is that it is only 15 minutes from The Flying Yogi retreat center by Car.  Because it is a small airport it is more low-key with less lengthy customs lines etc.  You will however have a short layover in either Miami or Mexico City, which are both very busy airports that involve a lot of walking, crowds, and long security lines.  It also costs more to fly into Merida although it does feel more direct.
The address where you will be staying.
Calle 52 nbr 588A (73 y 75)
Centro Merida 97000
Tel: 999 356 1693

Retreat Schedule

Arrival Day

Day 1

  • [7:30 am] Coffee/Tea/Juice

  • [8:00 am] Suspension Yoga

  • [9:30 am] Breakfast

  • [11:00 pm] Mindful Art Workshop

  • [1:00 pm] Lunch

  • [3:00 pm] Creating with Clay Workshop

  • [6:30 pm] Dinner in town

Day 2

  • [7:30 am] Coffee/Tea/Juice

  • [8:00 am] Afro Flow Yoga 

  • [9:30 am] Breakfast

  • [10:30] Massages

  • [1:00 pm] Lunch

  • [2:00 pm] Swimming in Cenote

  • [4:30 pm] Locally prepared Yucatecan picnic at Cenote

Day 3

  • [8:30 am]  Breakfast

  • [9:30 am] Biciruta Mérida

  • [12:30 pm] Lunch

  • [1:30 pm]  Ayu-Yoga Workshop

  • [4:00 pm] Historical Merida Tour

  • [6:30 pm] Rooftop dinner in town

Day 4

Day 5

  • [9:30 am] Breakfast

  • [11:00] Departure

  • * Schedule and excursions are subject to change

Classes Descriptions

AFRO FLOW YOGA
Immerse yourself in soulful rhythms of Afro Flow Yoga as you journey through a transformative fusion of African Dance and Yoga. This practice is set to soul-stirring music to elevate your body, mind and spirit. Experience the art of self-expression and empowerment through a vibrant journey into the heart of West African cultural heritage and transformation.

AYU-YOGA
Ayurveda (a Sanskrit word that means “science of life” or “knowledge of life”) is one of the world’s oldest whole-body healing systems. It was developed more than 5,000 years ago in India and is based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, spirit, and environment. Combined with vinyasa-yoga, Ayu-Yoga classes are a beautiful mix between the two sister sciences that helps to bring balance to the mind, body and spirit.

SOUND HEALING
Sound Healing is a transformative therapy that uses healing sounds, music, and specialized instruments to enhance well-being on multiple levels. In this retreat, participants will experience the gentle and loving awakening of their body, mind, soul, and spirit through the power of sound, creating a harmonious and deeply rejuvenating journey.

SUSPENSION YOGA
Suspension yoga is a therapeutic hybrid form of aerial yoga that incorporates the use handles along with a hammock to allow for maximum mobility, support and accessibility. It is a playful workout suitable for any age or fitness level.

Meet Your Hosts

Micah Nelson is the visionary force behind Balance First Workshops. As a seasoned yoga instructor, Mindful Art facilitator, elementary school teacher, and Holistic Health Practitioner, Micah brings over a decade of expertise in Vinyasa and Ayu-Yoga. She isn’t just an instructor; she’s your transformative guide and artist.

With a dynamic approach that spans across borders, Micah seamlessly blends international and local teaching experiences. Dedicated to empowering individuals, she offers holistic health classes and innovative mindful art workshops that combine meditation and painting. Micah firmly believes in the profound impact of the arts as a catalyst for transformative healing and self-discovery, transcending age barriers.

Her influence extends to prestigious institutions like the Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women’s Empowerment, Sheridan College, McGill University, and various corporate and educational entities. As a former board member of Trails Youth Initiatives, one of Canada’s foremost children’s charities, Micah‘s commitment to community and empowerment is unwavering.

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and holistic well-being with Micah Nelson, a beacon of inspiration in the realms of yoga, mindful art, and holistic health.

Beatrix Montanile, creator and world authority on Suspension Yoga™, designer of the YogiGym® Suspension System and author of the leading instructional book on aerial yoga, The Suspension Yoga™ Handbook, founded the internationally renowned yoga studio, The Flying Yogi in Toronto in 2011 to offer classes and teacher training on the Suspension Yoga Method™

During the COVID shut-downs, she refocused her energies to launch The Flying Yogi Training Academy, so that teachers around the world could become certified as Suspension Yoga™ instructors and, The Flying Yogi OnDemand Tv , a subscription based platform offering online classical yoga, meditations and Suspension Yoga classes that could be studied at home.

Once COVID restrictions eased, Beatrix was ready for a change. With her vast experience as a yoga retreat facilitator (Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, India, Croatia, Peru, Equador, Colombia) and a fondness for Latino culture, she decided to shift operations to Mexico where she now organizes fun and culturally informative Yoga Retreats and Suspension Yoga Teacher Training at her new base, The Flying Yogi Villa in Mérida.