Self Practice
by the Sea
A Mysore retreat on the Riviera Maya. Four mornings of practice, four nights on the coast, and the kind of unhurried days that put your nervous system back where it belongs.
Space to practice, space to rest.
This is a retreat built around space — space to practice, space to rest, and space to wander only as far as you feel like wandering. We base ourselves in a private home in Puerto Aventuras, a quiet gated marina community tucked between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, with the beach a short walk away and a rooftop pool for the in-between hours.
Each morning opens with Mysore-style Ashtanga — self-paced, individually guided, in the cool of the day. Whether your practice is three sun salutations or the full Primary Series, you’re met where you are. After that, the day is yours: paddle board the calm marina waters, stretch out on the sand, float in the rooftop pool, read on the balcony, or head out to explore. We share group meals through the week, gather in the evenings, and offer two optional day trips — to Tulum and Playa del Carmen — for those who want them. The whole thing is small on purpose: four guests, two shared rooms. Intimate, low-key, and genuinely restful.
A real base, not a hotel lobby.
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Private home in Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo
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Rooftop pool with sun and shade
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Balcony living, open air throughout
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Walking distance to the beach and the marina
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Quiet, residential, and secure
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~45 min south of Cancún (CUN) · ~20 min to Playa del Carmen · ~40 min to Tulum
Five days, four nights.
Jan 15
Arrival
Settle in
Claim a room and let the travel fall off. We’ll gather for a welcome walk along the marina and watch the light go down. Easy first night — dinner out for anyone who wants it.
Jan 16
Practice + beach
Morning Mysore, open afternoon
Practice, then a slow breakfast. The afternoon is open — beach, paddle boarding, rooftop pool, or a nap with no apology. Group dinner in the evening.
Jan 17
Tulum
Mysore, then TulumOptional
Mysore first. Then an optional day trip to Tulum — the cliffside ruins, a cenote swim, beach time. Staying back is a completely valid plan; the pool and the sand aren’t going anywhere. We regroup in the evening.
Jan 18
Playa del Carmen
Mysore, then PlayaOptional
Mysore, then an optional run up to Playa del Carmen — Quinta Avenida, food, a beach club if the mood strikes. Otherwise: more water, more rest. A final group dinner together.
Jan 19
Departure
Practice + departure
A last practice and a relaxed breakfast before checkout and departures. Leave looser than you came.
Daily Mysore each full morning. Excursions are optional and self-organized as a group.
What it costs, what it covers.
Shared room, double occupancy.
Four nights in the Puerto Aventuras home, January 15–19, 2027.
Included
- Four nights lodging in the home
- Daily Mysore-style instruction
- Use of the rooftop pool & common spaces
- The group experience — shared meals & evenings
Not included
- Airfare & airport transfers
- Food & meal costs (ingredients split among the group)
- Optional Tulum & Playa excursions
- Travel insurance & personal extras
Bring a swimsuit and very few plans.
Anyone with a practice, or the beginnings of one, who wants a few days to slow down and tend to it by the ocean. No experience minimum — Mysore meets you at your own edge. Bring a swimsuit, a sense of humor, and very few plans.
Four spots only. Hosted by Michael Joel Hall, The Yoga Club.
Before you hold a place.
Do I need a strong practice?+
What’s the room situation?+
Are the excursions required?+
How do I get there?+
What’s not included?+
The room fills at four.
Four mornings of practice, four nights on the Riviera Maya. To hold a place or ask a question, reach out — when the spots are gone, they’re gone.