Next Level & Synergy Tulum Mexico Yoga Retreat

April 18th - April 25th, 2026

RETREAT OVERVIEW

Hosts: Next Level Yoga & the Synergy team

Dates: April 18th – April 25th, 2026

Venue: Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Join the Next Level & Synergy Yoga team for an immersive journey through the land of the Maya. Our mindfully curated week takes place in the lush jungle of Quintana Roo (Tulum, Mexico). Throughout the journey, we will work with Mayan medicine man, Avelino May-Xul, focusing on fostering well being and personal transformation; exploring the wisdom of Mayan philosophy and cosmology; and celebrating life through joyful communal experiences. 

We welcome practitioners of all levels to take this special time for self care through daily yoga and specialized workshops; nourishing vegetarian cuisine; therapeutic massage; interactive knowledge sessions; and off site excursions. 

The excursions include a swim in the crystal clear waters of Cenote Santa Cruz. Cenotes held a special place in Mayan spiritual tradition, where they were regarded as portals to the underworld whose waters had purifying qualities. The mineral composition of the cenotes corroborates this philosophy as the cenotes are filled with magnesium, calcium, sulfate and other healing and detoxifying minerals that are absorbed through the skin. 

Similarly, our float through the Sian Ka’an biosphere will further connect us with this sacred land. A sublime area of natural beauty, Sian Ka’an is home to thousands of species of flora and fauna. In 1987, Sian Ka’an was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and it remains the largest protected area in the Mexican Caribbean. 

Over the course of the retreat, guests will gain insight into the meaning the Maya placed on these sacred sites and the value that their philosophy carries for us in modern times. Our guide to help explore these topics is Mayan healer, Avelino May Xul. Avelino uses various modalities in his healing practice and has a deep understanding of the Mayans’ world view. Over the course of our week together, Avelino will help illuminate the significance of the sites we’ll visit while guiding guests through their own self-exploration. 

Guests will carry these lessons and experiences with them fostering personal growth during and after the retreat. Our goal is to to use the healing qualities of Tulum, the wisdom of the Maya and the synergy of the group to enrich the lives of all who participate.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

About the Venue

Venue: Holistika Hotel Tulum 

The stunning Holistika Hotel Tulum is located in the middle of the Quintana Roo jungle. The spacious rooms each have their own hammock. The grounds also include four majestic yoga shalas, large swimming pools, a variety of lounge spaces, a full-service spa and a vegetarian restaurant, Tierra, managed by beloved chef, Fernando. Juices and smoothies can be ordered throughout the day. 

At the spa, guests can receive a range of treatments including deep tissue massage, cranial sacral therapy, Mayan clay & hot stone massage, facials and more. Holistika is the ideal venue for participants to unwind, explore themselves through yoga and other healing arts.

ABOUT TULUM

The pristine beach and crystal blue waters of Tulum lie on the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea. Its relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, natural beauty, cultural richness and historic importance make Tulum the perfect destination to host our retreat. It was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Mayans. It’s surrounded by the second largest coral reef in the world, making it an ideal location for snorkeling & fishing.  The area is also made up of the largest connection of underground canals in the world. These beautiful caves, called cenotes, are filled with clear ocean water that is filtered by limestone. Mayan culture is renowned for its art, architecture, mathematics, calendar, and cosmology.  

RETREAT OVERVIEW

  • Arrivals
  • Check in 3pm 
  • 7pm Group welcome & dinner

 

  • 8am-9am Yoga

  • 9:15am-10:15am Breakfast
    11am Sia’an Kaan Biosphere – boat trip and float in the currents of the biosphere a UNESCO world heritage site

  • 3pm Back at Holistika hotel guests can schedule therapies with Avelino or other hotel spa/massage services

  • 7pm Dinner

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  • 8am-9am – Yoga
  • 9:15am-10:15am – Breakfast
  • 11am – Cenote swim~ The Yucatan peninsula boasts the largest connection of underground canals in the world. 
  • 3pm return to Holistika – therapies & treatments can be scheduled
  • 7pm Dinner

  • 8am-9am Yoga
  • 9:15am-10:15am Breakfast
  • 11am Temazcal (optional)
  • 2pm Option to visit town to shop & buy souvenirs (drivers are available to take you)
  • Relaxing day at Holistika
  • 7:15pm Dinner in town- El Agavero | Cocina Ancestral & Mezcaleria

Holistika Tulum - ♨️♨️The Temazcal ([temasˈkal]) originated in Mesoamerica and was part of a curative ceremony thought to purify the body and used for healing the sick, improving health, and for women

  • 8am-9am Yoga class

  • 9:15am-10:15am Breakfast

  • 11am-3pm Visit Xieltun underground river & National park (PICTURE OF XIELTUN CENOTE)
    Presentation by Avelino May Xul “Understanding of our importance on this earth”

  • Free time

  • 7pm Dinner

Rebirth Experience

  • 8am-9am Yoga class
  • 9:15am-10:15am Breakfast
  • 11am-1:30pmCenote and Mayan clay therapy 
  • 2pm return to Holistika
  • 7pm Dinner

Yucatan's Spectacular Cenotes - Traveler

  • 8am-9am Yoga
  • 9:15am-10am Breakfast
  • 10:30am-12:30pm Kaan Luum Lagoon 
  • 1pm Holistika – option to return to town last minute shopping
  • Dinner 7pm

A Guide to the Remarkable Kaan Luum Lagoon - The Tulum Bible

  • 8am-9am Yoga
  • 9:15am-10:15am Breakfast
  • 12pm Check out

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