FAQs for Sun. Joy. Yoga.
Useful information when planning for your retreat experience.

It’s all in the details...
What’s included.
3 meals + coffee per day
Daily yoga + meditation
Nightly accommodations
Welcome Cacao ceremony
Full Moon Ceremony on March 28th
Group Reiki healing.
Airport Information.
Please book an international round trip flight to Puerto Vallarta (airport code: PVR).
Transport to/from airport.
Your transportation from the airport is included in your retreat price. We will coordinate a Ferry transfer to/from the retreat center once your flight is booked.
Food.
Coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the retreat price. Xinalani celebrates plant based food, serving meals that are both healthy and delicious. After all, food is one of the main sources of prana: the vital life energy that fuels our physical and mental wellbeing. See example menus here.
All meals are served buffet style. Meals include eggs, fish, seafood and chicken, but no red meat or pork. Vegan and gluten-free options are available at every meal.
Optional special coffees, somothies and alcoholic beverages are available a la carte and will be billed directly to you.
Xinalani Resort.
Experiencing Xinalani is much like being on a remote island with all your cares and needs attended for :). Come prepared to immerse yourself in nature - disconnecting from your everyday world to establish a deeper connection within.
Wifi is available, but not reliable. But who needs wifi when you have Sun, Joy & Yoga!
All of the rooms and Casitas have spectacular ocean views. Most of them are located high in the mountain and they are open-air, spacious and palm-thatched roofed. They were designed with love, built and furnished by local artisans.
Sample daily agenda.
Morning tea/coffee service begins at 7am
Morning Yoga/Meditation/Reiki healiing
Breakfast available until 11:00am
Free time to enjoy Sun, Joy & your hearts desire
Lunch available until 3:30p
Free time to enjoy Sun, Joy & your hearts desire
Afternoon Yoga/Meditation Practice
Dinner available until 8:30pm
Very important...
Travel Insurance.
Yes. The purchase of travel insurance is strongly recommended to ensure you are covered should any unexpected event arise. Should you elect to not purchase travel insurance, note that you will be assuming 100% of any costs incurred for trip cancellation or trip interruption. You may find this guide helpful when selecting travel insurance. Also make sure to check your credit card to see if you are already covered.
Cancelation Policy.
All payments are non-refundable. We strongly suggest purchasing travel insurance, as noted to the left.
Travel Visa.
Acquiring a visa prior to your travel to Mexico is not required.
Gratuity.
Gratuity for the kitchen, dining & housekeeping staff are not included in your trip price. We suggest that you budget $15 U.S. per day/person. This will be shared amongst all the service staff. You may leave this with the front desk at the end of your stay. Gratuities for the Spa Staff need to be paid directly to them at the time of service. All gratuities should be paid in cash.
More of the fun stuff...
Weather.
March and April is a beautiful time of year in Puerto Vallarta with average highs in the 80s and evening lows in the mid 60s.
Participants.
We anticipate a cozy group of 12-18 joyful retreaters.
Yoga props.
Yoga mats and props will be available for your use at Xinalani.
More questions….
Send us any specific inquiries. We are super excited to talk anything SUN. JOY. YOGA.
