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Transformative Silent Retreat with Daily 1-on-1

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Transformative Silent Retreat with Daily 1-on-1

July 31 - August 9, 2026

Quintana Roo, Mexico

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Hosted By

The Essence Community & Retreat Center & Chi Om

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9 nights, 10 days

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6 person retreat

Highlights

  • Daily one-on-one sessions with Chi, focused on exactly what is alive in you that day

  • Total silence and full digital detox within a firm, non-negotiable daily structure

  • Small group (max. 6) so Chi can work with each person properly

  • Daily meditation, movement, and Qigong alongside generous personal time for rest and reflection

  • 19-hour daily fasting designed to clear the body and surface the mind's ordinary escape patterns

  • A personalized action plan so the work continues after you leave

  • Private cabaña with en-suite, 1 hour from Tulum International Airport (TQO)

  • Raw, plant-based meals prepared fresh daily to support the inner work

Details

Most retreats are designed to make you feel good. This one is designed to make you face yourself. Set in a living conscious community on the edge of the jungle outside Tulum, the retreat happens inside real life — not a curated environment, but an intimate, grounded space where the sounds of nature and village rhythm are part of the container. The intent is simple: remove everything you use to avoid yourself, and work directly with what remains. Ten days of complete silence, no screens, no social contact, in a group of no more than six. Enough space to go deep. Not enough to hide. What makes this genuinely different is Chi. With 25 years of direct experience, he works with you one-on-one every single day — not from a method or doctrine, but from clear attention focused entirely on what is operating in you right now. You leave with recognition, not inspiration. The kind that doesn't fade when you return home, because you can't unsee what you've seen. This is not comfortable. It is not meant to be. It is meant to work.

Location

Quintana Roo, Mexico

Quintana Roo is a stunning state on Mexico’s eastern Yucatán Peninsula, renowned for its breathtaking Caribbean coastline and rich cultural history. Home to world-famous destinations such as Cancun, Tulum, and Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo offers pristine white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and vibrant coral reefs ideal for snorkeling and diving. The region is steeped in Mayan heritage, featuring impressive archaeological sites like Tulum's cliffside ruins and the expansive city of Cobá, where ancient pyramids rise from the jungle. Beyond its natural and historical attractions, Quintana Roo boasts a lively nightlife, luxury resorts, and a burgeoning eco-tourism scene, making it a versatile destination for travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure. With its blend of cultural richness and natural beauty, Quintana Roo stands out as a captivating destination in Mexico's Riviera Maya.

Venue

The Essence | Conscious Tribal Living

5 ★ 11 Reviews

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A Space to Remember What Matters. Where you can slow down, reconnect with yourself, and rediscover the truth of who you are. Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico · Conscious community and retreat center · Vegan and gluten-free living · Daily meditation, movement, and inquiry in the heart of the jungle.

Free Wifi

Free Wifi

Yoga Studio

Yoga Studio

Garden

Garden

Laundry

Laundry

Towels

Towels

Housekeeping

Housekeeping

Coffee / Tea

Coffee / Tea

Restaurant

Restaurant

Kitchen

Kitchen

Shower

Shower

Accommodation

Private Cabaña With Fans

1 Room Left

Private room for 2

$1,999.50 USD / person

Private Cabaña With Fans

1 Room Left

Private room for 1

$2,999 USD total

Private Cabaña With A/C

2 Rooms Left

Private room for 2

$2,222 USD / person

Private Cabaña With A/C

2 Rooms Left

Private room for 1

$3,333 USD total

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Each cabaña is private, simple, and designed for exactly what you're here to do. Your own entrance, your own en-suite, your own quiet space to return to between sessions. The rooms are clean and comfortable — not sparse, but uncluttered, with nothing competing for your attention. Rest comes easily here. Nature is close, the pace is slow, and the space holds you without demanding anything from you.

Meals

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Meals provided

Breakfast · Lunch

Diets catered

Vegan · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Vegetarian · Raw

The food here is clean, simple, and purposeful. Raw vegan cuisine built on unprocessed, unrefined ingredients — designed to support the inner work, not distract from it. Intermittent fasting is a core part of the program: 19 hours daily, from 2:30 PM to 9:30 AM. This gives the body sustained space to rest, reset, and detox at a cellular level. It also brings the mind face to face with one of its most ordinary patterns — the impulse to eat as comfort or escape. If your body genuinely needs something in the evening, food is available by request. You sign to a staff member; they bring you fruit. It is not on the table as an option. You decide consciously. 9:30 AM — Fresh bowl with tropical fruits and overnight oats 12:30 PM — Detoxifying juice blend 2:00 PM — Nourishing plant-based meal with fresh salad Water and herbal teas are available throughout the day.

Schedule

The daily structure is consistent across all ten days — the same sequence, the same timing, the same container. That consistency is intentional. When the schedule never changes, the mind stops negotiating with it. What's left is just the practice. Each day moves through meditation, teaching, movement, meals, and personal time, with your one-on-one session with Chi woven in. The sessions are short and focused. The personal time is real — not filler between activities, but space held deliberately for rest, reflection, and integration. There are no optional sessions. The container is held so you don't have to manage yourself through it.

Testimonials

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I wanted to find more peace and calm in daily life and to look deeper into any underlying pain I was holding on to. I was attracted to the amount of daily practice, the fasting, and the digital detox. I feel more relaxed and confident that I can just be. Believe in myself to be able to spend more time in quiet and not always distracting myself. If you are ready to be vulnerable and willing to uncover unconscious patterns and beliefs, you can change your way of living at this retreat. I learned more deeply the truth that "it is what it is" and I can be open and excited about all my experiences. The essential key is to stay in the moment and not be attached to my stories of limitation. Very powerful and empowering. This is a place to work on authenticity and to trust in the universe.

Jennith, USA

MUST DO! I was recently retired, needed help with technology, body and mind detox to start retirement season with reduced stress. This retreat offered full detox from technology, provided clean vegan meals with amazing taste and variety, learning how to meditate, various types of yoga and Qigong. The best part for me is the amount of practice daily, with plenty of time to rest. I learned to become aware of my stories more quickly and how to investigate the stories themselves. This retreat is amazing. The combination of the participants and the beautiful souls who run the retreat provide a unique experience of community support.

Maureen, UK

A Life-Changing Experience I came to this meditation retreat after going through an extremely difficult and traumatic time in my life. When I first spoke to Chi on the phone, he gently reminded me to come with no expectations, and that advice stayed with me throughout the entire journey. It took a couple of days to adjust to the rhythm and structure of the retreat, but once I settled in, I began to feel something shifting. With Chi's careful and compassionate guidance, I discovered parts of myself I didn't even know existed. The meditation sessions brought up a lot: memories, emotions, thoughts I had buried, and having a safe, supportive environment to share and process those feelings made all the difference. The wisdom shared throughout the retreat was simple yet incredibly profound. This is a space where you can truly explore the depth of who you are. It's not about becoming someone else, it's about reconnecting with who you've always been beneath the noise. I've found a sense of inner peace. I have found my center. That strength I carry with me now at all times. Also worth mentioning: the food. Absolutely amazing, nutritious, vibrant, and full of love. Every meal felt like a healing experience in itself. If you're looking to go deeper, to reconnect with yourself, to find peace and understanding, look no further. This retreat is for you.

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Hosts

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The Essence Community & Retreat Center

77796 Macario Gómez, Q.R., Mexico

The Essence is a living community and retreat space devoted to conscious living, inner truth, and human connection. Hidden in the lush jungle of Tulum, they offer a sanctuary to pause, breathe, and re...

1 language

English

Teaching for 6 months

Joined Insight Timer in Nov 2025

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Chi Om

Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Chi serves as a mirror, a guide, and a challenger, here to awaken the deeper knowledge already within you. Chi is not here to give you answers, but to help you see what you cannot yet see by yourself...

2 languages

English and עברית

Teaching for 5 months

Joined Insight Timer in Dec 2025

What's Included

9 nights accommodation in a private cabaña

Raw, plant-based & gluten-free meals, salads, and fresh juices

Daily stillness meditation sessions

Daily Qigong (energy work)

Daily movement — yoga, pranayama, breathwork, or energy-centered practice

Full digital detox (no phones, no screens)

Full silence structure — speaking only during personal guidance sessions

Daily one-on-one guidance sessions with Chi (short and focused)

One complimentary extended energy session with Chi (1 hour)

Intermittent fasting: 19 hours daily (2:30 PM – 9:30 AM)

Personalized post-retreat action plan based on your sessions with Chi

Pre and post-retreat support from our team

Welcome juice or cold-brewed tea on arrival

Not Included

Airport transfers

Flight tickets

Travel and health insurance

Visa fees

Additional sessions beyond what's included (extended sessions with Chi available at extra cost)

Bank transfer, credit card, transaction, or currency conversion fees

FAQs

Guest requirements

  • Readiness to engage in full silence for the duration of the retreat

  • Willingness to follow a fixed daily structure with no optional sessions

  • Openness to have your beliefs and assumptions about yourself and the world genuinely questioned

  • Ability to maintain a raw, vegan, gluten-free diet

  • Willingness to engage in 19-hour daily intermittent fasting and do your best with it (fruit is available in the evening if genuinely needed)

  • No prior meditation experience required, though some self-work background is beneficial

  • Not suitable for those currently in acute mental health crisis or requiring clinical support

  • Mobile data activated before arrival for communication with the team

Cancellation policy

Balance due on arrival and refundable up until day of arrival.

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