If you feel the need to reset your inner compass and ready to take some well-deserved ME-time, a Quiet Transformation retreat may be just what you are looking for!
Away from the constant distractions and commitments of your daily life, supported by like-minded women and the quiet wisdom of nature itself, you’ll lose all your mental weight and delve deep into self-discovery to gain clarity on what truly matters to you. After just one amazing week of unforgettable inner and outer adventures, you’ll return home feeling more authentic than ever before and knowing you can make new fulfilling choices while staying true to your heart.
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Design the Life You Want to Live
Give yourself the gift of quiet time and take a holiday on this peaceful, sun-drenched Caribbean island with clear, turquoise water to unwind, ground and connect with yourself… and at the same time explore ways to gently transform your life into one with less stress and more joy, a life that you will simply love living. Don’t feel guilty to take this time to focus on yourself – you deserve it! Plus, your loved ones and your work will surely benefit from a renewed version of you after this retreat.
- Relax deeply into the safe space of radical self-care to get in touch with your innate wisdom and gain clarity on what really inspires you.
- Find out how to skillfully navigate your current circumstances to create a deeply satisfying life.
- Enjoy meaningful conversations with like-minded people.
- Learn the tools you need to set better boundaries in your life.
- Explore the principles of design thinking to become the mastermind of your own life.
- Return home refreshed and equipped with an actionable plan and a new attitude for a more enjoyable and deeply meaningful living.
This Retreat is for you if…
... you feel the need to reset your inner compass and gain clarity on what really matters to you
... you are not afraid to look within and ready to delve deep into self-discovery
... you enjoy deep conversations with like-minded women
... you want to feel totally taken care of, if only for a week
This Retreat is not for you if…
Sample Schedule
Sample Day
7:30am | Morning Stretch & Meditation |
8:30am | Breakfast |
9:45am | Workshop ‘Design Thinking: Reframing your blockers and prototyping your future’ followed by a gentle yoga practice |
12:30pm | Lunch |
2-7pm | Free Time |
7pm | Dinner with a guest of honor “Living the uncharted life: Reflections of an expat” |
8:30pm | Evening Meditation |
Sample Day
6:30am | Sunrise Meditation & Morning Stretch |
8-10am | Picnic Breakfast & Beach Walk |
10:30am | San Gervasio Ruins Tour |
12:30pm | Lunch |
2pm | Workshop ‘Life Plan: Mapping out next steps’ followed by a restorative yoga practice |
5pm | Free Time Dinner served at 7pm |
8:30pm | Evening Meditation |
Free Time Fun
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Snorkeling Scuba-diving Swimming |
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SUP boarding Kite boarding Sunbathing Beach walking |
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Massage Aquassage Acupuncture Reiki |
Pricing & Details
Retreat will be limited to 10 participants. We will have oceanfront accommodations. We will explore different styles of yoga & meditation suitable for all skill levels. Every day will include a lecture & focused discussion of tactical ideas to improve your life. And we will explore the island & have fun!
$2,850 (double occupancy) | $3,300 (single occupancy)
$300 deposit to reserve your space, balance due 2 weeks prior to the start of the retreat
The price includes:
- 7 nights deluxe accommodations
- All meals and restaurant gratuity
- Airport transfer
- On-island group transportation
- Yoga & meditation
- Workshops & lectures
- Island exploration activities: boat snorkeling tour, sunrise meditation, San Gervasio ruins tour
- Tips for your room maid
You will have plenty of alone time too. You can use it to chill in a hammock or choose from a variety of additional activities not included in our package — scuba diving, paddle boarding, aquassage, massage, reiki, acupuncture, etc.
The price does not include:
- Airfare. It is very easy to get to Cozumel. There’s an international airport on the island, or you can travel via Cancun, a big international hub.
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Personal, medical or trip cancellation insurance.
Cuisine
From succulent tropical fruit and freshly caught ocean fish to quesadillas & burritos, you will eat well at your Quiet Transformation Retreat. You will find that local cuisine is not your stereotypical Mexican fare. The flavors are light & fresh. You will have an opportunity to try a new dish every day. At the same time, we will be happy to accommodate your diet restrictions & preferences.
Accommodations
Depending on the number of people and time of the year, our retreats are hosted at a beautiful spacious villa (8-10 people), an eco-friendly boutique hotel (4-6 people), or luxury apartment suites (4-6 people). To give you an idea of the quality of our accommodations, here are a few of our top picks:
Villa Grace | Hotel Ventanas al Mar | Suites Turquesa |
Villa Grace is an upscale villa, tucked away on the beautiful north shore of Cozumel, about 5km from town center. It’s a perfect location for long and tranquil beach walks along the stunning turquoise blue of the ocean. |
Ventanas al Mar is located on the unspoilt, rugged East Coast, about 18km from town center. This beautiful, intimate, eco-friendly hotel is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the unrestricted views of the Caribbean, with its white powder sand and sparkling waves. |
Suites Turquesa offers a delightful alternative to hotel accommodations. One-bedroom apartment suites ensure all the comforts of home away from home. Located on the rocky north shore of Cozumel, it is a perfect spot for swimming and amazing snorkeling. |
Your Hostess: Maria Shibaeva Hykin
As a yoga and meditation teacher, Maria embodies the knowledge and inspiration needed to create a safe and tranquil space for your transformation. Her mission is to ensure that your trip is a meaningful experience. She will help you gain clarity and shape your life into one you will truly enjoy.
In her past life as a chief of administration at a Manhattan-based consulting firm, Maria was an expert in workplace relationships & talent management. In 2010, she traded her executive boardroom in New York City for an oceanfront one-bedroom on Cozumel. Now she calls this island her home and will be happy to share its magical secrets with you. Maria’s brilliant hosting skills will take all the worry and guesswork out of your trip, making you feel like a local.
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