A few months ago I did something that was only for myself. I was cruising around Instagram and ran across a post from a prominent yoga instructor who was offering a yoga retreat in Ixtapa, Mexico. I have never traveled solo, so the idea of traveling there on my own seemed intimidating. But the more I thought about it, the more excited I got about taking this trip by myself.
Excited at the prospect of making new friends and strengthening my vinyasa yoga practice I jumped at the opportunity to take this trip! And I am so glad that I did! I met so many wonderful people, and my vinyasa yoga practice grew tremendously. Not only did I get to share my passion for yoga with others, but they were able to share their passions with me as well. We all came together to form a community filled with love and support for one another.
The retreat was held at Cala de Mar Resort & Spa which is beautifully situated on top of a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The resort itself was beautiful! While at the retreat we took two yoga classes each day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. These classes were taught by Marie of Awespire, who is an amazing teacher. She has a very calm demeanor about her that helped me relax my mind as well as my body during each class. After class, we were able to take a break and enjoy some delicious food. The resort had several amazing restaurants with many different types of cuisine. I also loved that each room had its own private plunge pool where you could relax while taking in the beautiful views.
I was blown away by my suite! Cala de Mar offers 59 suites with spectacular Pacific Ocean views, cascading down a cliff toward the sea! Each boasting airy oceanfront terraces and individual plunge pools thoughtfully positioned out of sight from other suites.
Cala de Mar is a beautiful and award-winning resort in Mexico. Perfect for a romantic getaway. And with it being a very short flight from LAX, it makes for the perfect weekend getaway. I highly recommend this resort if you are looking for a relaxing vacation with lots of pampering, great food, and beautiful views.
