Rest & Restore
a yoga retreat in Juluchuca, Mexico
(Coming Soon)
Accommodations
About Playa Viva
Playa Viva is a sustainable, eco-luxury, boutique hotel with a focus on positive social and environmental impact within their local ecosystem. At Playa Viva you are immersed in the luxury of the natural landscape set on 200-acres of wild coastal reserve. Nestled between the sparkling waters of the Pacific Ocean and the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains near the village of Juluchuca, Playa Viva is situated on a mile of pristine and private beach.
In 2010, Playa Viva founded La Tortuga Viva (LTV) to protect endangered turtles from predators, poachers, and habitat degradation. LTV is staffed by an all-volunteer team comprised of members of the local community of Juluchuca. Playa Viva supports the sanctuary by helping to raise funds for needed equipment. The volunteers patrol the beach at night to look for turtles or turtle tracks, to collect nests buried in the sand, and to bring these eggs to the sanctuary just as the mother turtle left them. The eggs are kept safe within a protected incubation sanctuary that keeps them out of the reach from the real and imminent danger of predators and poachers.
During our stay, we’re invited to join a night patrol with volunteers from LTV as well as assist with the release of the baby turtles to the ocean in the morning. This is truly an experience of a lifetime.
You can learn more about Playa Viva’s commitment to regeneration, reforestation, and community impact here.
FAQs
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Airfare is not included in pricing. You will need to book your flights and share your flight information with Garrett so he can coordinate with Playa Viva to pick you up from the airport once you arrive.
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Yes, American citizens will be required to present a valid US passport for travel.
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Absolutely! Yoga is inherently accessible, and I share yoga practices in a way that offers folks different options to explore what feels best for them. No experience is necessary to attend!
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Yes, individual payment plans are available upon request. Please email hello@garrettjurss.com to set up a payment plan.
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Pricing is listed per person depending on room capacity. If you are booking a double or triple room, please list your roommates when making your reservation.
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Yes! Playa Viva is able to accommodate a wide variety of dietary requests (vegetarian, vegan, sugar free, gluten free, kosher, etc.). Please indicate any dietary concerns when booking your room.
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I’d recommend bringing anything that feels comfortable. The temperatures highs are about 89 degrees with an average low of 76 degrees. Be sure to pack bathing suits, shorts, t-shirts, sandals, sneakers, or light shoes for exploring. You may want a light sweater in case it feels cooler at night.
I’d also recommend bringing a flashlight, bug spray, sunscreen and hat. You might want long sleeves and pants to protect from mosquitos during the early evening hours.
No need to bring any yoga props because mats, blocks, straps and blankets will be provided.
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All retreat attendees must present proof of up to date COVID vaccination status (including boosters) prior to the retreat date. You must submit paperwork proof of a negative COVID test no more than 48 hours before the retreat start date.
Masks will be required in all transportation, and Playa Viva requires masks in common areas.
Playa Viva has testing available for your re-entry into the US or Europe for a fee. For more on Playa Viva’s policies and procedures regarding COVID-19, you can visit their COVID information page.
Retreats have the potential to be positive and life-changing experiences, and I am committed to reducing harm as much as possible by being COVID conscious. It is my hope that by taking these precautions we will help protect each other and the communities we visit.
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Please reach out with any additional questions. I’m happy to help!
You can email me here.
Gift a Retreat
If you’re unable to attend and would like to help subsidize the cost of a retreat or offer a scholarship to another attendee, consider donating to the Gift a Retreat scholarship fund. All scholarship funds will be given to folks who hold marginalized identities (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, AAPI, etc.)