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June 20-25, 2026
Inner Sun Retreat: Xinalani Resort, Mexico
What to ExpectA solstice journey into our bliss.
Hola! You are invited to join Martha McAlpine to the sun and heat of the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Let’s revel in the the northern hemisphere’s longest day of light.
It is a chance to get away, sleep to the sound of the ocean, have your feet in the sand, laugh and eat with like-hearted souls, and move more fully into the incredible, multi-layered body of light that is your home for this lifetime.
We will use the 5 koshas / sheaths of the body as a map to chart our practices. From our outermost physical aspects to our inner bliss, day by day we will explore our 5 dimensions through movement, breath, and meditation.
❋ Intentional StructureWe will have a kundalini-focused morning practice to start the day and a vinyasa-focused afternoon, ending in a restorative yoga Nidra. See the schedule for our days below. Some afternoons there will be optional lecture-format gatherings for those what are interested.
❋ Daily yoga is optional Martha has taught at Xinalani for 3 years before this retreat and is familiar with the place and how to bring its blessings to best use during our time there.
❋ Expert FacilitationAll levels are welcome to the classes. Modifications will always be available and props and mats are provided in all the studios. At any point in a class you are invited to go further if you know the way or lie down to rest your way through what doesn’t serve you.
❋ A Supportive SpaceThough there are classes at the start and end of each day, there is plenty of time to explore the area with boats going into town, hike into the hills, sign up for spa treatments, or best of all, hang out on the beach with a book and the waves for as long as you like.
❋ Plenty of personal time IF you have a partner or friend who would love to get away but doesn’t want to take classes with the group, that is totally welcome. Please feel free to bring those you would like and know that there is plenty of to do while we are in class..
❋ Partner friendly* Where will we be?
Located on the Pacific coast of Mexico, Xinalani is accessible only by boat. We will be met at the airport and taken to the port where a resort boat will take us in a 45 minute ride along the coast to our gorgeous home for the week.
Daily Schedule
Morning kundalini 7:30 – 9:00am
Breakfast9:00am
Morning activity11:00 - 1:00am
Lunch 2:00pm
Afternoon activity 3:00 - 5:00pm
Evening vinyasa / nidra 5 - 6:30pm
Dinner7:00pm
Xinalani provides paddle boards, snorkels, beach chairs and umbrellas to use as you like. They also provide activities such as snorkeling, trips to Puerto Vallarta, bird watching, hiking to a nearby waterfall, and spa treatments. These are additional costs if you would like to join a guided activity.
All rooms are priced per person and include 3 meals per day, all yoga classes, and transport from the airport to the port then from the port to the resort.
To view photos of the rooms check out this gallery.
Rooms + Rates
Big Palapa (8 single beds) $1375 per person
Small Palapa (4 single beds)$1500 per person
Deluxe (2 twin or one king bed)2 people $1525 or 1 person $ 1975
Deluxe with AC2 people $1625 / 1 person $2175
Eco Chic2 people $1950 or 1 person $2825
Eco Chic with AC2 people $2075 or 1 person $3100
Beach Casita 2 people $2275 or 1 person $3500
Use the form at the bottom of this page to tell me which room you would like. A $300 non- refundable deposit will hold your space and full payment is due May 1, 2026. Payment details below.
Every meal is prepared fresh daily for the guests at the resort. While meat and fish are part of the menu, guests can ask for vegan or vegetarian options.
The resort has a farm they are working to expand, always trying to source food as locally as possible, and the menu is based on what is available in Mexico at this time of the year.
Expect fresh, delicious meals that can be tailored to your needs.
* What will we eat?
The Pacific coast of Central America is hilly to mountainous.
Xinalani is located on a steep hillside. They have tended the land they use with great care and many native plants have been restored and the property is lush with blossoms and fronds.
And due to the hillsides there are STAIRS everywhere. The beach is at the bottom, your rooms are in the middle, the studios are at the top. You will be wonderfully fit by the end of the week! Just a little loving preparation for the journeys back and forth.
* What else should I know?
Book your stay
Use the form at the bottom to submit your room choice. Payment information is listed below.
How It Works-
Browse the rooms available and see which one fits your needs and budget. Feel free to call friends you think would enjoy the trip and arrange to share a room.
Here’s a gallery of the rooms to look through.
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Use the form below to let me know which room you’d like or send along any questions you have.
Transportation from the airport to the port and from the port to the resort is included in the cost of the rooms.
A non-refundable deposit to hold the room is $300. Full payment due by May 1, 2026. Deposit can be paid by venmo @marhtamcalpine
Pay in full by check if possible made out to Martha McAlpine, and posted to
840 Oella Ave, apt 101, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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After booking, I'll send you a Welcome Email with everything you need to know—daily schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.
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I recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.
Book your arrival time into Puerto Vallarta airport between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm to ensure everyone can be transported to the port and onto the resort boat.
Transportation from the airport to the port and from the port to the resort is included in the cost of the rooms.
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Ready?! Let’s go! Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.
Let me know if you have any questions at all. marthamcalpine@yahoo.com
See you there xx
