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Journey of the Heart: Women's Retreat



Journey of the Heart: Women's Retreat
January 4 - 8, 2026
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Hosted By
4 nights, 5 days
20 person retreat
Highlights
Balance action with stillness through the power of both inner spark and grounding peace
Six expert facilitators guide you, each sharing their own approach to embodiment & healing
Luxurious Palmaia oceanfront sanctuary: Private 400-hectare jungle setting 45 minutes from Cancun airport
Daily embodiment & workshops, from morning yoga and meditation to EFT tapping practices and group coaching
Plant-based gourmet cuisine included: Seasonal, organic meals plus 24-hour room service and beachside drinks
Intimate workshops for sharing insights and setting powerful 2026 intentions
Workshops for purpose & creativity - Guided sessions to reignite passion while staying deeply connected to calm
Built-in time for stillness - Freedom to journal, meditate, adventure, or simply rest by the ocean without guilt
Access to 30+ resort activities like stand-up paddleboards, fitness center, health trail, and holistic offerings
Private cenotes on-site, natural swimming holes integrated into your transformative experience
Details
Join us in beautiful Mexico to start 2026 off on a strong and restorative note to reconnect with yourself and others at our 3rd annual New Year Women’s Retreat. Our annual New Year retreat is not just about relaxation; it's a time to reignite your passions and revisit the practices that empower you. Engage in workshops, meditations, and activities designed to inspire and elevate you. Reconnect with your purpose, refocus your intentions, and return home with renewed energy and clarity. GUIDED MEDITATIONS AND YOGA Start your days with grounding and rejuvenating embodiment sessions including yoga, guided meditations, tapping and energy healing. Sarah & Sarah have a combined 30+ years experience to help you find balance and peace, setting a harmonious tone for the day. HEALING CIRCLES Participate in intimate healing circles where you can share your journey since the last retreat, receive support, and give encouragement to your sisters. These circles are a safe space for deep connection and heartfelt sharing. WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES Engage in a variety of workshops that delve into personal growth, creativity, and wellness. Our guided workshops by skilled facilitators are designed to enhance your experience and provide tools for continued self-discovery. FREE TIME FOR REFLECTION AND EXPLORATION… AND REST! Take advantage of free time to explore the beautiful surroundings, journal your thoughts, or simply relax and soak in the tranquility. This retreat is about you and your journey, so we’ve built in plenty of time for personal downtime. Grab your journal and find a quiet nook or head to the beach with beachside service! Palmaia itself is an award-winning resort. In the past year, they've been awarded: #1 World’s Destination Spa in the Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 by Condé Nast Traveler Earned Two Michelin Keys as an Exceptional Stay Rolling Stone’s 2025 Travel Awards Best Yoga Retreat SIX WORLD CLASS FACILITATORS Our international team of teachers, healers and facilitators will guide you through our time together with daily embodiment, workshops and other activities to connect to yourself and each other: * Asha Frost is an Anishinaabe Medicine Woman, healer, and bestselling author who guides us back to the medicine within. Whether in circle, ceremony, or story, she invites us to honor our roots, reclaim our gifts, and walk through the world with grounded reverence and radiant joy. * Jamia Wilson is an award-winning feminist activist, author, speaker, and podcaster. She joined Random House as vice president and executive editor in 2021. Jamia has been a leading voice on women’s rights issues for over a decade, both on the page and off. * Robyn Moreno is a storyteller, popular lifestyle expert, Emmy-nominated TV host, and author. Robyn has worked tirelessly as a journalist and leader to create and elevate the stories that were not being told about Latinas and women of color. * Sarah Kelly Reid, co-founder of the Art of Self Worth, is a somatic coach, embodiment and meditation guide, and mental health advocate who helps people shift their internal belief system to experience inner peace, joy, contentment, and their own power. * Sarah Anne Wilkinson, co-founder of the Art of Self Worth, is an international embodiment and meditation guide, yoga teacher, energy healer, somatic coach, and community builder. * Vanessa Mata, is a Canadian based photographer and educator, highlighting the significance of utilizing creativity to promote healing and maintain a balanced state of mental health.
Venue
Palmaïa - The House of AïA
4.7 ★ 681 Reviews

AïA ignites the invisible divide between what you believe and what is possible. It reignites the Magic that you lost as a child. Consider it your home, a place where you naturally gravitate and find comfort at every step of your journey. AïA comes with patience, compassion and love. Only you will know the moment you enter The House of AïA, because once you have seen or perceived it, nothing will ever be the same again: your conscience will be fully awakened, opened to an infinite universe of growth.
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Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Palmaïa Wellness Resort, where every detail is designed to nurture your connection to nature and yourself. Nestled on the most southern point of Playa del Carmen and surrounded by 400 hectares of virgin jungle, the resort offers a perfect balance of accessibility (just 45 minutes from Cancun airport) and secluded tranquility. All suites are thoughtfully crafted with compassion at their core—completely free of animal products and designed to help you relax into the natural elements within and around you. Choose from elegantly appointed accommodations that suit your needs and budget. King or Queen Suites feature spacious layouts with private terraces, sophisticated walk-in showers, and your choice of one king bed or two queen beds with a comfortable sofa. Upgrade to an Ocean View Suite for breathtaking sea views from your private terrace, or indulge in the ultimate relaxation with a King Ocean View Suite complete with an oval soaking tub—perfect for unwinding after a day of transformation and play.
Meals

Meals provided
Breakfast · Brunch · Lunch · Dinner
Diets catered
Vegan · Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Organic · Paleo Friendly · Keto Friendly · Dairy-free
We take food seriously, and we’re happy to say that Palmaia takes food as seriously as we do! With 6 on-site restaurants, room-service and an ocean-front bar, all included, there's always something new to explore. Palmaia offers no refined sugar, emphasize plant-based meals, and source most of their produce from local communities. Check out more details here. Not vegan? Every restaurant except for the taco bar and Plantissa have eggs, seafood, meat and dairy options. Palmaia has so many options, all included, for us to enjoy, from beachside vegan tacos to 24-hour room service to fine-dining to beachside service. One thing to note, unlike most of our retreats, there is alcohol available and included in your retreat cost. That being said, Palmaia prides itself on mocktails and has a coffee and juice bar as well.
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Hosts

Sarah Anne Wilkinson
New York, USA
Sarah is a yoga teacher, meditation guide, energy healer and co-founder of The Art of Self Worth. She’s taught at retreat centers across the USA and internationally and her yoga studio was recently na...
Certified Yoga Instructor
Accreditation has been verified
1 language
English
Teaching for 3 years
Joined Insight Timer in Aug 2022

Sarah Kelly Reid
Maine, USA
Sarah Kelly Reid is an embodiment guide and somatic healing coach. She is co-founder of the Art of Self Worth. Sarah helps guide people to find their own inner strength and see their own worth to leav...
1 language
English
Teaching for 5 years
Joined Insight Timer in Mar 2021
What's Included
Luxurious 4-night, 5-day stay at Palmaia Wellness Resort
Gourmet breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks - including 24-hour room service!
Embodiment & somatic healing practices including daily yoga, guided meditations, and EFT tapping
Group coaching, workshops and activities
Health Café and Juice Bar
Fiber-Optic WiFi
Quality mocktails and health drinks (alcoholic beverages also included)
Health trail, jungle gym and fitness center
Pool and beach-side service
Valet parking
Bike sharing service
Stand-Up paddle boards
Daily rituals to honor the work you’re doing
Access to the resort’s more than 30 holistic activities
Private cenotes on site
Gratuities for group breakfasts and dinners
Not Included
Flights to Cancun or Tulum, Mexico
Transportation to and from airport
Spa services
1:1 coaching and healing sessions
Optional gratuities for resort staff (please note, gratuities are covered for group meals)
FAQs
Guest requirements
For women only
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 30 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 30 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 30 days before the retreat begins.
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