Heart and Soul Embodiment Retreat

November 2nd - 8th, 2025

Haramara Retreat Center, Sayulita, Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit, México

with Olivia Testa & Cathleen Wasielewski

Haramara means “Mother’s Sea”

This openair retreat center is nestled into 12 acres of sacred jungle on the magnificent pacific coastal region of Riviera Nayarit, Mexico.  It is truly breathtaking.

Haramara has the reputation for being able to create an exceptional experience for all who set foot there and has years of knowledge in hosting diversified groups from all over the world.

This center was built by hand and native materials with mindful consideration of the environment, in an unspoiled beachside jungle location backed by the Sierra Madre Mountains and within walking distance of the quaint surf-town of Sayulita. 

The pure untamed state of this environment invites peace.
www.haramararetreat.com

Interior view of a thatched roof hut with an open front, showing a wooden altar with candles and a statue inside. The background features lush greenery and trees.
A scenic view of a green-tinted swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and flowering bushes, with lounge chairs on a deck and the ocean visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

This retreat offers…

  • 60 minutes of Vinyasa Yoga each morning catered to the teachings of the day
    followed by:

  • 90-120 minutes of Energy Medicine & Somatic Teachings and Experiences

  • 90-minute Yin Yoga practice each early evening
    to offer deep peace and integration

  • 6 Nights Accommodation

  • Three delicious gourmet meals daily catered to your dietary needs

  • Option to participate in a Temazcal (a sacred ritual sweat lodge ceremony)

  • Airport shuttle from the Puerto Vallarta airport to and from Haramara

  • A selection of Spa services offered by some of the most gifted practitioners anywhere in the world

  • Access to the beauty of the natural oceanside beach on the Riviera Nayarit

  • Swimming in a gorgeous salt water infinity pool overlooking the ocean

  • Marinating in the embrace of a community of people dedicated to the embodiment of Heart & Soul

You will have space in your day for rest, relaxation, solitude and peace poolside or beachside in the sun or shade.  If you are feeling more action oriented there are options to spend time with others, hike local areas, partake in any of the many offered local excursions for an additional cost or visit the nearby sweet town of Sayulita which has activities such as beach going, shopping and surfing.

International flights should be booked into Puerto Vallarta
(airport code PVR)

Haramara is an easy and comfortable 22 mile, 40-60 minute drive from PVR via a prearranged retreat SUV shuttle

Arrival

If you are planning arrival in Mexico on the start day of the retreat please book flights to arrive between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm on arrival day Sunday, November 2nd, 2025

Departure

To depart on the closing day of the retreat your departure flights should be from Puerto Vallarta no later than 4:00 pm on Saturday November 8, 2025

Sweat lodge with fire in foreground, surrounded by trees.
Rocky beach at sunset with waves and cloudy sky
Stone Buddha statue in a garden surrounded by green plants and pink flowers.

Cost and Payment Options

Rates by Occupancy

Single Occupancy: $3300

Double Occupancy: $2300

Triple Occupancy: $2100

Quadruple Occupancy: $1900

Dorm (female only): $1750


Individual rooming options are limited and all options are filled on a first come, first served basis

*Prices listed are per person and do not include fees incurred for travel or airport transfer, excursions, Temazcal, bodywork/spa treatments, gratuities or other personal purchases made at Haramara or beyond*

$500 deposit holds your reservation and saves your spot 

You may choose Pay in Full or Payment in Installments with final payment due by
Friday October 3rd, 2025 

Please note that all payments collected, including deposit, are non-refundable

Please see registration form for details regarding this policy

Method of Payment

Venmo (preferred): @Cathleen-Wasielewski

Please inquire about other accepted payment methods, which include:
PayPal, Zelle, Personal Check, Credit Card (requires added fees which may be significant)

The teachings and practices offered on this retreat invoke deep healing and embodiment that is foundational to our existence. This is an experiential journey through your own body. The offering is to feel that you create your own experience of a fulfilled life. You will be given tools to learn how to self manage the energy that flows through you to find joy in an empowered state of being.

We would be entirely honored to have you with us. Your presence brings an expansiveness to the group and widens the healing field for all.  Each individual soul is honored and supported. The intentions are set to bring compassion and love to all who attend for a most beautiful experience.

Infinity pool overlooking ocean, surrounded by green trees and pink flowers.
Interior of a thatched-roofed pavilion with two people sitting on the wooden floor, surrounded by greenery.
Tropical-style bedroom with a canopy bed, wooden furniture, and a thatched roof.