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Journey of the Heart: Women's Retreat

January 4 - 8, 2026

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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4 nights, 5 days

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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.

Location

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Playa del Carmen, located along the Riviera Maya in Quintana Roo, Mexico, is a vibrant coastal city known for its stunning beaches and lively atmosphere. Originally a small fishing village, it has grown into a popular tourist destination while retaining its rich Mayan heritage and cultural charm. The city offers a blend of modern luxury and traditional Mexican culture, with bustling markets, delicious local cuisine, and vibrant nightlife. Surrounded by turquoise waters and lush jungles, Playa del Carmen is a gateway to natural wonders and ancient Mayan ruins, making it a captivating destination for visitors.

Venue

Palmaïa - The House of AïA

4.7 681 Reviews

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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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Accommodation

King Suite - Single Occupancy

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$3,845 USD total

King Ocean View Suite - Single Occupancy

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$4,345 USD total

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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

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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.

Schedule

This 5-day experience awakens both your inner spark and your deep stillness. Each day weaves together morning yoga and embodiment practices, guided workshops, meditation, and EFT tapping. Transformative workshops help you reignite your purpose and creativity, while intimate reflection circles create deep connections with like-minded souls ready for transformation. We've built in abundant free time to honor exactly what you need. Rest deeply by the ocean, explore private cenotes, indulge in spa treatments (20% off for participants), journal in the jungle, or simply be still. Savor gourmet plant-based cuisine throughout the day, including 24-hour room service and beachside dining. Participate as much or as little as feels right. This retreat supports your unique journey back to balance, so you can step into 2026 with renewed strength, clarity, and purpose.

Testimonials

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“Both Sarah and Sarah touched my heart, and have gracefully provided direction to navigate the world in a way that brings the magic of retreat to my every day life. I would recommend this retreat for anyone who is ready to confront realness in their life.”

Jill, USA

“This retreat was INCREDIBLE. From the moment I signed up I felt cared for, from the preparation for traveling, the accommodations, and the itinerary. Traveling with Sarah and Sarah is an experience not to be missed, I will be booking with them again.”

Nadine, USA

“I’ve done retreats since I was 16...and by far, this retreat has been the best in every possible way. The love from the Sarahs — they are so dedicated and selfless. What they’ve done is amazing. They’ve brought these women together into this absolutely gorgeous place. Empowering these women and myself. It’s been the best vacation I’ve ever had.”

Evelyn, USA

“This retreat was beyond my expectations. I think it really provided a space for me to just relax and just ask myself those inner questions that are sometimes difficult to bring up or work through. And I feel like the combination of having two loving people facilitate that and then also having a beautiful space to just kind of hold you was really great. I really enjoyed my time here.”

Vanessa, Canada

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Hosts

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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

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English

Teaching for 3 years

Joined Insight Timer in Aug 2022

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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.