Picture this...
Wake up in a beautiful jungle villa in Tulum, surrounded by nature and the peaceful energy of the Caribbean coast. Mornings begin with athletic breathwork, dynamic yoga, and handstand entry practice with Jess, before gathering for a nourishing breakfast to fuel the day ahead.
Afternoons are dedicated to progressive workshops exploring inversions, arm balances and backbends - building strength, refining technique and expanding your skill set. Between sessions, refuel with wholesome snacks and take time to relax by the pool, explore your surroundings or connect with the group.
As the sun begins to set, slow things down with mobility-focused flows targeting the hips, shoulders and splits. Evenings are spent sharing delicious meals, connecting with the group and reflecting on your progress.
With the jungle, beach and vibrant energy of Tulum on your doorstep, this is a week to build strength, deepen your practice and leave feeling stronger, more capable and inspired.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
10:30
0830
1000
13:30
15:00
athletic performance breathwork
dynamic yoga flow
handstand entries
nourishing big breakfast
& free time
handstand mastery / arm balance / backbends / inverted backbends workshops
refuel SNACK
& free time
Each day will differ slightly, other activities may include classes led by other teachers, rural french countryside walk and so much more.
0730
i'm ready to thrive
18:00
gentle mobility flow
19:30
dine & unwind with your retreat family
Becoming your true self
Find your STRNGTH
FIND your courage
Elevate your yoga practice, improve mobility and build strength through our workshops on handstands, arm balances, mobility, dynamic yoga and athletic performance breathwork .
Our judgement free retreats provide the perfect environment for you to thrive and grow with like-minded people. Build life-long friendships, raise each other up and get closer with sacred bonding experiences. Our connections aren't just a holiday fling!
Find your people
Step out of your comfort zone and grow mentally and emotionally. Through breathwork, mindset workshops, and reflective practices, you’ll expand confidence, resilience, and inner strength, empowering your yoga journey on and off the mat.
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Step into your authentic self
OUR SANCTUARY
We'll be staying at A luxury PRIVATE VILLA IN TULUM. Explore your new home away from home.
Not included
Included
7 days, 6 nights accommodation
Three nutritious meals daily (vegetarian and plant-based)
3x Targeted Mobility Flow Sessions - Front Splits, Hips and Shoulders
8 x Dynamic Flow Yoga Classes
6x Handstand Workshops & Training Sessions
Yoga shala with all equipment. swimming pool, loungers, walking distance to local cafes and restaurants. 8min drive to the beach.
Flights: We recommend flying to Cancun read our travel recommendations below.
Cost of massages / treatments
Personal spending & excursions
Transfers to the venue. Read our travel recommendations below. We will be more than happy to help arrange transfers for you. A WhatsApp group is created where you can plan taxi share with other students to minimise costs.
intensive yoga + Inversions retreat
4 x Athletic Performance Breathwork
Unlimited teas, coffee and fruits
Anything else not mentioned in the 'included' list
Optional group excursions
I'm ready to step into my power
Check-in Oct 20th at 4pm
Check out Oct 26th at 10am
Arm Balance Workshop
Backbend Workshop
Our intensive yoga & inversions retreat offer a supportive space to challenge your limits, refine your practice, and experience real physical and personal growth.
This is for you if
You want to refine your technique and build confidence in inversions, arm balances, and backbends.
The thought of traveling to new places and making new life-long friends excites you!
This is not for you if
You aren't willing to let go of judgement towards yourself and others.
You crave structure, discipline, and the motivation to reach your full potential.
You aren't willing to try new drills in class and step out of your comfort zone.
You have unmanaged mental health concerns such as social anxiety, severe homesickness, biopolar disorder, an eating disorder or depression.
I'll be honest with you…
REQUIREMENTS
This intensive retreat is open to both dedicated practitioners and teachers, this week is about growth, focus, and exploration! To get the most out of it, you should feel comfortable exploring poses like:
Crow Pose, Headstand, Tripod Headstand, Forearm Stand, kicking up to a wall or partner in Handstand or Free Holding Handstands.
Don’t worry if you haven’t mastered any of these yet - that’s exactly what this retreat is for! We just want to make sure you’re ready to give them a go and embrace the challenge. There will be options for every level of practitioner to progress.
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luxury Loft lodge for 3
Our Luxury Loft Lodges offer a spacious, open-plan layout with a refined boutique feel. This lodge features two single beds on the ground level with a king bed in the elevated loft above, creating a more premium and comfortable shared setup.
These lodges provide a relaxed balance of comfort, privacy, and connection - the perfect place to unwind, recharge, and make new life-long friendships.
Price is per person in shared women's lodge.
ROOMS
With our luxury home away from home, you’ll find comfort in one of our boutique loft lodges. Choose between our 3 or 4 person shared luxury lodges, designed to feel both spacious and serene. You’ll be immersed in a true yoga haven, with beautiful accommodation and delicious plant-based, vegetarian meals - a sanctuary for self-discovery.
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two single beds on main floor + open loft with king bed
Private Indoor-outdoor en-suite bathroom
Private hammock terrace
Air conditioning and ceiling fans
Free Wifi
Premium bed linens, towels, and pillows
Room Amenities
- Safe, mini fridge, Nespresso pod coffee machine, robes, hairdryer, shampoo, body wash
Investment
ONE INSTALMENT OF £1500
OR THREE INSTALMENTS OF £500
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2 single beds on main floor + 2 in open loft level
Private Indoor-outdoor en-suite bathroom
Private hammock terrace
Air conditioning and ceiling fans
Free Wifi
Premium bed linens, towels, and pillows
Room Amenities
- Safe, mini fridge, Nespresso pod coffee machine, hairdryer, robes, shampoo, body wash
Investment
Luxury Loft Lodge for 4
Our shared Luxury Loft Lodges are bright, spacious, open-plan accommodations designed with boutique-hotel comfort in mind. Each lodge features a stylish loft layout with two single beds on the ground level and two in the elevated loft space above. Located in our beautiful Tulum venue, these lodges offer the perfect balance of privacy and community. Ideal for solo yogis or friends, they provide a comfortable space to rest, recharge, and connect with fellow guests throughout the retreat.
Price is per person in women's shared lodge.
ONE INSTALMENT OF £1698
OR THREE INSTALMENTS OF £566
ONE INSTALMENT OF £1350
OR THREE INSTALMENTS OF £450
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All yoga classes, workshops & retreat activities
All meals included
Arrange your own private accommodation nearby (contact us here for recommendations)
Perfect for men, those who don’t identify as women, or anyone who simply prefers their own space
Investment
retreat & Meals only
Our luxury villa accommodation is made up of women-only shared lodges, so we’ve added a limited number of spaces for anyone who would prefer to arrange their own accommodation.
You’ll still be part of the full retreat experience - this option simply allows you to choose accommodation that feels most comfortable for you.
Travel Recommendations
Flights
Transfers
For the quickest and most affordable travel, we recommend flying to Cancún Airport (CUN) rather than Tulum.
Please make sure you can arrive at the venue by 4pm on 19th October for the start of our first day together.
Suggested routes:
Glasgow – 07:40 → Cancún 17:55
Edinburgh – 07:10 → Cancún 18:25
London – 13:25 → Cancún 17:55
Dublin – 08:50 → Cancún 15:12
Zurich – 12:40 → Cancún 20:30
Flying from elsewhere in Europe or the USA?
Get in touch and we’d be happy to help you find the best flight options.
We recommend arriving a few days early to explore Tulum, settle into the new time zone, adjust to the temperature, and begin the retreat feeling refreshed and ready on 19th October.
You may have the option to book an extra night at the villa on the 19th and 25th of October (£100 p/n) please get in touch for more info.
Got extra time off? Stay a few days after the retreat to travel, relax, and soak up the incredible energy of Tulum with your new training friends... you won’t want to miss it!
Extend your Trip
Taxi from Cancún Airport → Villa: approx 1 hr 30 mins, around £60 (can be split between guests).
ADO Bus from Cancún → Tulum: approx 2 hr 30 mins, around £10. The villa is then a 9-minute taxi from the Tulum ADO bus station.
Taxi from Tulum Airport → Villa: approx 30 mins, around £40.
A retreat WhatsApp group will be created before the course where guests can discuss travel plans and arrange taxi shares to minimise costs.
FOR YOUR 200h YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
I have been teaching for 9 years and have the honour of creating and leading transformational yoga retreats across the globe and teaching at renowned wellness festivals each year. My experience extends to leading 200h and advanced 300h yoga teacher training courses and providing mentorship through my dedicated Inspire Mentorship program, designed to guide aspiring teachers toward their goals and dreams!
I have taught yoga in various other capacities which include large scale PR events, weekly studio classes, private one-on-ones, YouTube, classes for my on-demand platform, as well as teaching high profile team GB athletes and footballers.
Experienced Registered yoga teacher (E-RYT 785+) and the founder of becoming retreats
Specialising in Vinyasa, Hatha, Bhakti, Prenatal, Pranayama, Anatomy, advanced asana, assists and Myofascial Integrated Alignment
Meet your Teacher
I'M JESS
MORE about jess
200h in Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga
300h Myofascial Integrated Alignment Yoga and Breathwork with renowned Dylan Werner
100h Bhakti Yoga with Audrey Saquilla
100h Art of Teaching with Kayla Nielsen
85h Prenatal Yoga Training
Certified Transformational Life Coach
Qualifications
I can’t afford it right now
We hear you! That's why we offer 3 month payment plans to help spread the cost so you don't have to pay a large chunk all at once. You can secure your space today with just your deposit. Yay! Sign me up now
I’m not sure this is right for me
We'd love to hop on a call so we can get down to the nitty gritty. This gives you a chance to ask Jess all your questions and see if it’s aligning with where you are right now. Sound good? Schedule a call here
I'm a yoga beginner, can I join?
Yes, you can absolutely book! For this intensive training, you’ll need to feel comfortable exploring advanced arm balances and inversions. You have until September 2026 to get familiar with some of these postures, but don’t worry - you don’t need to master them beforehand. That’s exactly what the retreat is for!
If you want to start building confidence now, try Jess’s classes on YouTube: Jess Mackenzie Yoga
Not sure if our retreat is right for you?
I've got some questions
We've put together a list of our frequently asked questions here FAQ , check it out and if your question is not answered then please reach out using the link at the bottom of the FAQ page.
I can't do a handstand, can I join?
Absolutely! You don’t need to be able to do a handstand to join. This retreat is designed to help you build strength, confidence, and technique, no matter your current level. You should be comfortable kicking up to a wall or a partner, and we’ll guide you step by step to explore inversions and technique! You have until September 2026 to practice kicking up to a wall or partner! Challenge accepted!
"it was honestly one of the best weeks of my life"
It was honestly one of the best weeks of my life. I’ve met some truly amazing people & made some wonderful friends. Jess is an incredible yoga instructor - giving time and guidance to every single person. The retreat is also suitable for people of all levels. I’ve come away with so many tools to help improve my sense of self-worth, self-love and acceptance. It’s a safe space to share feelings openly and the environment is super supportive. I will remember this experience for the rest of my life."
YASMIN - SINTRA retreat sister
“It's brought my sparkle back and showed me life again”
"As someone who can feel anxious, I have never felt a more homely, warm, welcoming and comfortable environment - like one massive open armed hug! I feel like I've known the girls for years and have not laughed so hard in so long. The three sisters room sure provided all the late night giggles like the brief said!
I can't explain how much I loved every single second of the retreat, It's brought my sparkle back and showed me life again."
jade @homemadewithjade
"My heart is so full"
"As soon as I met the other girls joining the retreat I felt completely at ease, everyone was so lovely and friendly. There was no pressure to share / do any of the activities if you didn't feel comfortable. Jess and the team did an amazing job at creating a safe space which really helped with any anxiety I had. There was plenty of time to relax, journal and take space which was great! My heart is so full after the best week!”
Leila - Ibiza retreat sister
Here's what our past retreat guests had to say...