Yoga & Vegan Mexican Cooking Retreat

About this retreat

Retreat highlights

• Self-paced private retreat
• Up to Three Yoga Classes Per Day: choose from restorative Yin yoga to invigorating Ashtanga and Power Yoga in our ocean-view shala.
• 2 Vegan Mexican Cooking Classes (this retreat's Add-On Package): Hands-on classes with our chef: a traditional starter, a regional main dish and an experimental dessert, cooked vegan.
• Holistic Experiences Every Other Day: Temazcal ceremonies, ice baths, sound baths, and special workshops designed to deepen your journey inward.
• Accommodation in a Full Cabaña, Private Room or Dorm with ocean-view terrace options.
• Access to Common Areas: pool, shared kitchen, shala, and communal spaces.
• Healthy Vegan Breakfast and Lunch, locally sourced.
• Complimentary Fruits, Tea, and Coffee All Day.

How much is included

From the menu

• Oaxacan classic: vegan tlayudas.
• Flavour and texture: vegan tamales with homemade mole.
• Festive favourite: vegan stuffed chiles.
• Each further class brings new dishes from Mexico’s regional kitchens, in vegan versions. Beginners and experienced cooks are equally welcome.

Your guides

Armando Villatoro Salinas has cooked for 14 years, the last years focused on plant-based Mexican cuisine, and is Barbarenas’ resident chef. He turns traditional regional recipes into vegan versions that keep their flavour and their roots.

Good to know

Optional, on-site only: Ocean surf lessons can be arranged directly on-site with our local instructor. Due to local regulations, surf lessons cannot be pre-booked or included in retreat packages, but are easy to arrange once you arrive. Other activities such as massages, Reiki, or Spanish lessons not selected as your Add-On Package can also be arranged locally, subject to availability.