July 2 – 7, 2026
Yoga Classes Led by: Leah Gillman & Gordon Jonas
Assisted by Karen Johnson
Los Naranjos is located in a small, picturesque town called Yelapa — a community with less than 1,500 inhabitants. Yelapa combines the magic of the sea and the jungle, where you can enjoy beaches, mountains, rivers and waterfalls. The main access is by sea, and there are no cars, so its paths are pleasant to walk with fresh air and beautiful landscapes. Yelapa is a unique place to experience nature in all its splendor, in a calm and relaxed atmosphere.
The Los Naranjos Eco-Hotel & Retreat Center website is chock full of great information and photos, and worth a deep dive!
WEATHER
We can expect temperatures from the mid 80’s to low 90’s with varying levels of humidity and occasional afternoon or evening rainstorms.
YOGA CLASSES
Classes take place on Los Naranjos’ “Maloca” which is a decagonal, wooden platform, on the stream, and surrounded by vegetation. Leah & Gordon, with Karen’s assistance, will be teaching nine classes total. Morning classes will be physically active, evening classes, more restful.
Classes will accommodate all levels with the expectation that students are in relatively good physical condition and familiar with the asanas and transitions common to vinyasa yoga. Students are (always) encouraged to modify the practice to meet their needs.
ACCOMMODATIONS
All of the houses are comfortable and unique. They have palapa roofs that are in harmony with the jungle surroundings, which can be appreciated thanks to the absence of walls that would obstruct the view. All rooms have beds with mosquito nets.
The bathrooms have hot water, with talavera sinks and woods from the region.
You will love sleeping in the traditional palapa houses that put you in direct contact with the elements of nature.
Leah and Rafa will make palapa and roommate assignments based on what Leah thinks you’d prefer 🙂 and what Rafa knows about the palapas. You can let Leah know in your registration form, of any roommate, or other preferences that you may have. You can see pictures of more of the individual palapas, and read more about the accommodations HERE.
MEALS
Nutritious breakfasts, lunches and dinners will be served. Meals are prepared by local chefs and much of the produce is grown on the adjoining organic farm, Madreselva. You’ll be eating the best quality food available, with preference given to local products, such as seafood, fruits and vegetables.
An afternoon activity option could be a farm tour or educational workshop on how they plant, grow and prepare their food.
Yelapa also has great restaurants with tasty and varied cuisine and prices for different budgets. The Los Naranjos staff is happy to give recommendations.
You can tell Leah about your dietary restrictions on your registration form.
SUGGESTED AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
Afternoons are ‘free time’ to spend however you like. There will be suggested activities, some of the options will have an added fee. More to come on the different options which will include things like hikes to waterfalls, sitting on the beach, strolling the streets (paths) of Yelapa, scuba diving, farm tours and more…
SCHEDULE (subject to change)
Note: The schedules for 7/2 & 7/7 are based on these flights: Alaska’s AS 689 & AS 690, (they are the best looking as of 12/28/2025, in terms of price, reasonable times, no stops, etc., between the Bay Area (SFO) and Puerto Vallarta (PVR) on 7/2 and 7/7). The timing on those days for our boat rides, meals, and yoga classes, allows for adequate travel time.
7/2 Thursday
2:30 p.m. Meet at the Los Muertos pier in Puerto Vallarta. We’ll take a 45 minute boat ride to Yelapa where we’ll be met by our retreat center host, Rafa. Rafa will walk us to the retreat center where you’ll have time to get settled. Note: “Los Muertos Pier” is a sufficient ‘address’ for a taxi driver.
5:00 – 6:30 Arrive & Unwind, Yoga Class with Leah
6:30 dinner
7/3 Friday
8:00 Light Breakfast
9:00 – 11:00 Yoga Class with Gordon
11:00 Brunch
Free Time with suggested activities
5:30 – 6:30 Yoga Class with Leah
6:30 Dinner
7/4 Saturday
8:00 Light Breakfast
9:00 – 11:00 Yoga Class with Leah
11:00 Brunch
Free Time with suggested activities
5:30 – 6:30 Yoga Class with Gordon
6:30 Dinner
7/5 Sunday
8:00 Light Breakfast
9:00 – 11:00 Yoga Class with Gordon
11:00 Brunch
Free Time with grander suggested activities, including an option for scuba diving!
No evening class today
6:30 Dinner
7/6 Monday
8:00 Light Breakfast
9:00 – 11:00 Yoga Class with Leah
11:00 Brunch
Free Time with suggested activities
5:30 – 6:30 Yoga Class with Gordon
6:30 Dinner
7/7 Tuesday
7:00 Light Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 Yoga Class with Gordon
9:00 Brunch
10:30 Depart from Los Naranjos, walk to Hotel Lagunita pier
11:00 Boat taxi to Los Muertos Pier in Puerto Vallarta
Tuition
Full Participant
Tuition includes yoga classes, room, board, and the taxi boat rides reserved for our group. Kids 18 and younger, inquire for discounted pricing.
Registered & Deposit Paid by:
- January 2 – $1,600 ($400 deposit due by January 2, to make your reservation. The remainder is due by April 2)
- March 2 – $1,700 ($400 deposit due by March 3 to hold make reservation. The remainder is due by April 2)
- March 3 or later – $1900 ($400 deposit due to make your reservation. The remainder is due by June 16)
Guest of a Full Participant
Tuition includes room, board, and the taxi boat rides reserved for our group, does not include yoga classes. Limited space available for guests.
For guests 12 years and older add $ 900 – ($300 deposit due with registration. The remainder is due by April 2)
For guests 11 years and younger add $ 500 – ($200 deposit due with registration. The remainder is due by April 2)
Cancelation Policy: Full refunds, minus $50, for cancelations made by email prior to April 2, 2026. Absolutely no refunds given after April 2, 2026.
TRIP INSURANCE
Proof of your trip insurance, which must include medical evacuation, is required by April 2, 2026, for all full participants, and guests of all ages. HERE is a link to a quote comparison site.
ADDITIONAL COSTS
Aside from the obvious additional costs like airfare and expenses incurred outside of the dates of the retreat and/or beyond the boundaries of the Los Naranjos Retreat Center…
- Trip Insurance, which must include medical evacuation, varies from approximately $75 – $200.
- Tip! The customary tipping amount to leave for the retreat center staff is $50 – $100 USD.
- Optional afternoon activities may have fees associated with them, TBA.
- Massage at Los Naranjos, by local practitioners, will be available for $60 USD/hr.
NOTE
All activities are at your own risk, you’ll be required to agree to a Release of Liability form.
MAKE YOUR PAYMENT
- Pay through Zelle: 510LeahG@gmailcom
- Pay through Venmo: @Leah-Gillman-1 , last 4 digits of phone # for confirmation: 3450
If a payment plan is helpful for you, propose one on your registration form.
If you want to use a credit card, let Leah know in your registration so she can create a link for you, there is an additional 3% charge for credit card paymentss.
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