Yoga is Medicine’s Seaside Getaway & Retreat
Original Hot Yoga & Yoga Shapeshifting
March 2026
Ready to Recharge, Relax, and Warm Up?
Join a community of like-minded souls for this rejuvenating, healing, nourishing, bliss-inducing beachside yoga retreat in the beautiful small town of Puerto Morelos, Mexico.
An immersive yet laid-back yoga retreat in the quiet beach town of Puerto Morelos, Mexico.
Have you ever devoted a full week to a recharge and healing reset for your whole being? Immersed yourself in the beginning (or restart) of an incredibly healthy set of habits? Gone on a vacation that is healing-oriented, detoxifying, no-pressure, as physically challenging/healing as you’d like it to be (the magic of Original Hot Yoga, wink wink), and community-oriented?
Many of our previous retreat attendees tell us that the best they’ve ever felt (in their lives!) is at the end of our Yoga Is Medicine retreat.
So many vacations start out with the idea of a “break” or of a “reset”, but they can become their own source of stress. Many even require extra yoga (or other health supports) before and after the trip, just to reset. But this is different. Our yoga retreat is the reset, the recharge, and the relaxation, all in one.
We are so excited for you to join us in 2026 for an early spring warm-up, detox, and recharge….immersed in yoga, tropical sunshine, incredibly delicious and fresh food, daily sunrises at the beach, guided journaling & goal-setting, fresh juice, Caribbean waters and ocean breezes, other local adventures & healing treatments at your leisure, and more. You’ll be surrounded and supported by other healing-oriented yoga buddies, and led by the positive energy and expertise of Ann’s 22 years of facilitating healing via the Original Hot Yoga.
It is a week with benefits that extend far beyond the time itself. Memories, an expanded yoga practice, a serious yoga high, and deepened friendships that last a lifetime! Wake up your system after the winter season with a powerful healing experience that lasts.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until November 30, or when all spaces fill, whichever comes first.
Where
Casa Om Mexico
Avenida Javier Rojo Gomez 804 Mza 26 Lte 9 SM 2 Region 2
77580 Puerto Morelos, Q.R., Mexico
When
March 1-7, 2026
[Michigan State University Spring Break]
Investment
Pricing starts at $2299*
*does not include airfare or travel insurance
Accomodations
Casa Om is a very special place on the planet! Located in a quiet seaside town south of Cancun and just footsteps from the beach, it features a rooftop dining room with fresh vegetarian meals, a dedicated hot yoga room, peaceful common areas, and 10 air-conditioned rooms. Owned and curated by our colleagues in the Original Hot Yoga world, it is the ideal place to reset, recharge, reconnect, grow, relax, and expand.
What’s Included
- Comfortable accommodations in double occupancy rooms, including air-conditioning (if desired) and a private bathroom for each room (exceptions noted below)
- Private van transportation between Cancun International Airport and Casa Om on arrival & departure days (see FAQ for details)
- First-evening silent yoga class and guided journaling session
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Daily Original Hot Yoga sessions each morning in Casa Om’s on-site, state-of-the-art hot yoga studio
- Daily sunrise gathering on a quiet beach, including Five Tibetans practice and/or a swim
- Cacao ceremony with a local healer and our entire retreat group
- Optional participation in our sunrise beach yoga photo shoot
- Daily practice before dinner: Yoga Shapeshifting, special focus, or workshop-type sessions
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Yoga mat + yoga towel rental for every class
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Daily laundering of your yoga clothes
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Daily housekeeping with bed sheets changed mid-week.
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Unlimited bottled water, coffee, and tea, and access to a full kitchen for any personal food needs
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Delicious, hearty, vegetarian meals prepared by an on-site private chef, served at Casa Om’s open-air rooftop dining room. A hearty brunch served daily and 4 gourmet sit-down dinners are included.
- Excellent Wi-fi access, if you choose to partake
And the intangibles:
- The calming energy of a dedicated hot yoga house, designed specifically for our type of healing retreat, and exclusive to our private group
- Alcohol- and substance-free property
- Vegetarian house; no meat on premises
- A curated group of growth-oriented, reflective, community-oriented humans
- Access to one of the world’s most highly respected and transformational teachers of the Original Hot (Bikram) Yoga. In addition to her 10,000 hours of yoga experience, Ann has studied Gil Hedley’s Integral Anatomy since 2017. She brings her graduate study in Medical Anthropology to bear on her instruction. And co-authored Hope for Autoimmune Disease: 15 Personal Stories of Living Better with Bikram Yoga with Jennifer Lane.
- Peaceful indoor & outdoor common areas to visit with others or have quiet time as desired.
- Great times and connections with yoga buddies, new and old!
- Relaxed afternoons of free time for your own reflection, beach time, healing treatments, or extra adventures (see below)
- On-site concierge assistance with arranging optional excursions or anything else you might need locally
- Convenience of on-site optional healing treatments (fees not included)
What’s Not Included
- Roundtrip airfare to and from Cancun International Airport
- Travel insurance (required for all participants)
- Additional fresh fruit & vegetable juices & smoothies, made-to-order onsite, delivered to you at breakfast (nominal fee)
- Supplemental/optional individual healing treatments, offered on site by local practitioners and healers
- Fees for any additional, optional, very awesome, organized group trips: snorkeling at the reef (just offshore and easy to get to), swimming in the nearby caves / cenotes, floating down natural fresh water canals, or travelling to Mayan archaeological sites
Rooms & Rates
Standard Double Room
2 Twin beds, AC, with private bath.
Name a roomie or we’ll find you one.
Double occupancy.
$2499/person
Early Bird: $2399
Standard Double Room w/shared bath
2 Twin beds, AC, and shared bath.
Apply with a roomie or we’ll find one for you.
Double occupancy.
$2399/person
Early bird: $2299
Dorm Room
Sleeps 3-4. AC. Private bath.
3-4 person occupancy.
$2299/person
Early bird: $2099
note: If this is your first choice, please list two alternate choices on the room selection, as the dorm room will be men-only or women-only, depending on timing of deposit receipts
Premium Queen+ Room
One queen bed and one day bed.
Private balcony. AC. Private bath.
Double occupancy.
$2899/person
Premium King Room
One king bed. AC. Private bath with large tub.
Balcony access. Double occupancy (two people share the bed).
$2899/person
Rooftop Deluxe Room
One Queen bed. Private bath and balcony.
Beautiful natural roof, fresh air, & ceiling fan.
Top floor of Casa Om with best 360 degree views. Double occupancy.
$2999/person
Request A Spot
IMPORTANT
Non-Refundable Payment Policy
All retreat payments – including deposits – are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-creditable. Travel insurance is required for all retreat participants. Any refund requests will need to go through your travel insurance policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
SAMPLE AMAZING DAILY SCHEDULE
Official Schedule will be distributed to participants before departure
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6:30 am – Beach Gathering, Tibetans, or Swim for the early birds, or coffee/tea in the communal kitchen (self-serve)
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7:45 am – 9:15 am – Original Hot Yoga Class
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9:45 am – Delicious Vegetarian Brunch
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11:00 am – Day Activities / Free Time
Private time or group activities: your choice!
Enjoy a massage on the beach, shop in town, take a cooking class, take a short boat ride out to the coral reef for snorkeling, add on a healing treatment at Casa Om, take an afternoon nap, visit the cenotes for zip lining or exploring, take a day trip to visit Mayan ruins, try the fresh fruit or guacamole sold at the beach, rent paddle boards, hike in botanical gardens, walk the coastline, or read your vacation book of choice! -
5:00pm – 6:30 pm – 2nd Yoga Practice Opportunity of the Day
Varies by day: Intermediate Hatha Yoga (all welcome), Special Topics Workshops, Strength & Conditioning, etc. -
7:00 pm – Gourmet Vegetarian Dinner
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8:00pm – Evening Leisure Options
Walk on the beach, use the yoga room for quiet activities, take a dip in Casa Om’s pool, or go to bed early for a great night’s sleep.
Answer: As many or as little as you like! Here are the general offerings that you will be able to choose from.
Sunrise Yoga
Every morning, weather-dependent, we will have an optional beach gathering where we will practice the Five Tibetans, do morning yoga warm-ups, take a swim or wade, or just enjoy the sunrise. The beach is very quiet and very big, so if you prefer solitary time in sight of the group, that is also welcome!
MORNING YOGA PRACTICE
Nearly every morning we will offer a traditional Original Hot Yoga Class in Casa Om’s dedicated hot yoga room, instructed by Ann. These morning classes are traditional 90-minute classes, heated and sweaty, therapeutic, detoxifying, strengthening, balancing, energizing, and rejuvenating. Towards the end of the week we may include a silent class, and depending on the weather, we may do one class on the beach or beach deck.
EVENING YOGA
Before dinner each evening, we will offer a special class or workshop opportunity. Introduction to Yoga Shapeshifting, Upper Body Therapeutics, and a Breathing & Nervous System Reset class are some of the past offerings. These classes will be extensions, explorations, or special focuses – based on the Original Hot Yoga that you know and love. 🙂
The detailed schedule will be available at our pre-retreat dinner and will be provided at the retreat.
PLEASE NOTE
If you want to sleep in or nap instead of attending a class, that is totally welcome as part of your retreat experience! 🙂
Casa Om’s menu features super-fresh food with Mexican, Thai, New American, and Lebanese roots.
All dishes are prepared with a healthy, plant-based lifestyle in mind. Vegan and gluten-free entrees can be prepared upon request.
The kitchen also prepares (for a small fee) fresh juices and smoothies to order.
Those passionate about cuisine will find a like-minded soul with the chef at Casa Om!
Daily brunch and all but two dinners are included in the retreat cost. We usually go out to eat as a group in town on those evenings.
Casa Om’s gourmet chefs are excellent at accommodating food allergies and providing delicious alternatives. Please let us know prior to the retreat so we can alert them in advance. We also encourage you to connect with the chefs onsite each day. They are friendly, skilled, and professional!!
GETTING TO CASA OM IS A BREEZE
Fly into Cancun International Airport (CUN) on the airline of your choice, arriving midday or early afternoon on Sunday, March 1, 2026, and departing midday on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
From there, Casa Om coordinates the airport pickups and drop offs by private van; this shuttle is included in the retreat cost if you arrive between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm Sunday, and for airport departures between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm on Saturday. If you arrive or depart outside of these windows, you may need to coordinate your own cab ride and fare.
It is a 20-minute car ride from the airport to Casa Om.
Note: Retreat participants are responsible for their own travel costs between their homes and Cancun International Airport, as well as any passport or visa requirements (depending on which country you are arriving from).
BOOKING DETAILS
Participants must be 18 or older.
Step 1: Submit your application as soon as possible.
Step 2: We’ll contact you within about a week (likely much sooner) to let you know if we have space, and which room types we have left.
Step 3: Within one week of acceptance/confirmation of a spot for you, submit your $500 non-refundable deposit. This is required to hold your spot and have us assign your room according to your stated room preferences. Cash, credit, check, and Venmo are accepted.
Step 4: Within a few days of receipt of deposit and registration form, we will confirm room type assignment/preferences and send an invoice for the remaining balance.
Step 5: Pay any remaining balance with the links provided.
Early bird full balances are due: November 30, 2025.
For all other participants, full balances are due: December 30, 2025.
More Info:
- Detailed payment instructions will be in the confirmation message when you submit your registration form.
- All rooms are priced per person, for double occupancy rooms.
- Room assignments will be organized by us unless a roommate choice is stated by both roommates. If you would like to room with a friend, please have both participants indicate the roommate name with your registration form, and submit your deposits/room request within the same week.
NON REFUNDABLE PAYMENT POLICY & TRAVEL INSURANCE
All retreat payments are non-refundable, non-creditable, and non-transferable. All participants are required to purchase Travel Insurance. (Our payments to Casa Om are non-refundable, so we cannot retrieve your funds if you cancel, even if the reason is 100% legitimate and unavoidable!)
Battleface provides excellent, affordable plans, with add-ons for medical expenses, trip interruptions, and a wide variety of travel cancellations, etc.
In the event that a participant needs to cancel their retreat plans, Yoga Is Medicine will provide a letter to support the insurance refund claim process, assuming the circumstances are valid to make a claim and covered under the policy.
Feel free to set up a chat with Ann with any specific questions!
Our December 2025 retreat is organized and priced for double-occupancy booking. If you would like to book an entire room to yourself, please note this on your application in any of the free-response sections. The single-occupancy additional fee is $795.