March 14 – 20, 2027 · 7 Days, 6 Nights
Yandara Yoga Institute · Todos Santos
Baja California Sur, Mexico
Reserve Your SpotWe don't just love Baja. We made it our home.
Salty waters of the vast Ocean, whales breaking the horizon. Endless desert, warm sun and cactuses rising up from the ground like ancient statues. We want to show you Baja that we fell in love with: place where you forget where you came from. And all you see is desert air, open sky and delicious food.
Yours, Doug & Diana
7 Days, 6 Nights
Come spend a week with us immersed in magical Baja, Mexico! With Diana you will practice yoga, meditation and drink cacao. With Doug you will explore wonders of ocean and desert. In the evenings we will sing together by the bonfire. In the mornings we will watch moon setting and sun rising.
We are not too worried whether you will have a good time or not, we are worried that you will have hard time leaving.
The Experience
Every morning starts with yoga. All levels welcome - even if your only pose is "still in bed". We'll mix movement, meditation, and a little bit of singing.
One afternoon, we'll gather to learn traditional Mayan ways of growing and preparing ceremonial cacao. It's one of the signature experiences of the retreat... and yes, you might accidentally open your heart.
Catch waves on Baja's legendary Pacific coast. All levels - Doug will get you up on that board.
Crystal bowls, chimes, and Diana's voice layering over you. Surrender into deep, resonant stillness.
Trek through desert mountains to South Beach, along dramatic cliffs. The landscape does the therapy.
Sing, chant, and feel the music. Under the stars, around a fire.
No choreography. No judgment. Just you and the rhythm. Free-form movement as a path back to joy.
Guided breathing that unlocks emotional release and clarity. Come ready to feel everything.
Diana. Russian-born, Ural Mountains raised - built for deep talks and dramatic life choices. Career highlights include: everything from filmmaking to massage to selling mattresses in Stockholm (don't ask). After a world tour, landed in Mexico 🌵 and turned all skills into one slightly chaotic but profitable life.
Spends her days packing school lunches, bending humans into shapes, serving cacao, and singing to them like it's part of the job (because it is).
In her free time (rare) she is attempting to finish reading the last Lord of the Rings book.
Somewhere in between - records albums, quietly drops them on Spotify, makes people cry at sessions twice a week, and writes a slightly sarcastic book on yoga philosophy: "Yoga Between the Poses"
Doug. Long Island native. Used to host presidents and oligarchs at some absurdly fancy hotel in downtown New York… then got bored of all that "success" and disappeared into the desert 🌵 and just… stayed.
Big fan of structure, routine, sports, and his guitar (in that order, depending on the day). Can teach you yoga, charm you with hospitality tricks, and maybe get you on a wave.
Now spends his days at Yandara Yoga Institute welcoming retreats and being a solid human to his stepson, Leo.
The Program
Arrival
Dinner - your first taste of Yandara's cuisine
Beach Bonfire Welcome Ceremony
Settling In
Yoga with Diana
Silent Breakfast
Hike to South Beach
Lunch
Free Time - pool, massage, hammock
Workshop
Dinner
Kirtan & Cacao Ceremony
Grounding
Yoga at Nature's Pace & Beach Walk
Breakfast
Clay Workshop or Surf Lessons
Lunch
Workshop
Dinner
Sound Bath with Diana
Exploration
Yoga with Diana
Breakfast
Day Trip to Todos Santos
Lunch
Satya - truth sharing circle
Dinner
Ecstatic Dance
Presence
Slow Morning - your own practice
Breakfast
Breathwork
Lunch
Trip to Las Palmas
Dinner at Hierbabuena
Night Off
Gratitude
Chakra Yoga & Tea Ceremony
Breakfast
Workshop
Lunch
Free Time
Beach Bonfire & Closing Circle
Farewell
Yoga & Tea
Breakfast
Checkout & Departure
Quiet hours are between 10pm and 10am. Coffee and tea every morning at 9am. Every day has generous free time built in - for pool hangs, massage, hammock naps, or just watching the waves. All activities are optional. This is your week.
Just For Fun
Cabana En Suite
Breathwork, Sound Bath, Silent Breakfast
Journal, a crystal, an open heart
Canvas Glamping Tent
Surf Trip, South Beach Hike, Ecstatic Dance
Reef-safe sunscreen, good hat, adventure spirit
Cabana Shared Bath
Free Time, Cacao Ceremony, Closing Circle
Three books (you'll read one), a blanket
Basic Tent - you'll barely be in it
Kirtan, Satya, Bonfire, Ecstatic Dance
Guitar if you play, tissues, extra charger
Accommodation
4 SpotsSimple, grounded, close to the earth. A comfortable bed under canvas with shared bathrooms steps away.
7 SpotsBeachfront canvas tents with queen beds and the Pacific at your pillow. Shared bathrooms nearby.
7 SpotsA private cabana with real walls and a real bed. Shared bathrooms just steps away.
5 SpotsYour own private cabana with en suite bathroom. Maximum comfort, desert-chic design.
Morning vinyasa or slow flow with ocean views. Heart opening ceremonies. Part of the experiences and breathwork.
Guided hikes, surf excursions and local cultural outings. Free time to swim, explore, or simply be.
Fresh, healthy breakfasts, lunches and dinners each day. Locally sourced ingredients with vegan options. Tea, coffee, and infused water available throughout the day.
6 nights in your chosen accommodation. Small-group setting for personalized attention. On-site host team to support your retreat experience.
The Location
Perched between the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra de la Laguna desert. Open-air yoga studios, lush gardens, a sparkling pool, and beachfront cabanas. Twenty minutes from Todos Santos. Forty-five minutes from Cabo. Far enough to disappear.
Nourishment
Three meals a day, made with love by Yandara's kitchen team. Fresh tropical fruits, colorful salads, grains, local fish, and flavors that make you look forward to every single meal.
Breakfast starts with silence and coffee at 9am. Lunch is family-style in the open-air palapa. Dinner brings everyone together - the best conversations happen here.
Plus a smoothie bar for mid-afternoon tropical cravings. Fresh-pressed juices, healthy treats, and tonics that taste like a vacation within the vacation.
While You're Here
Deep tissue, relaxation, or energy work from skilled on-site therapists. Your body will thank you after that hike.
Fresh blends, cold-pressed juices, healthy treats, and tonics. Open every afternoon. Tab settled at checkout.
Arrive early or stay late. Extra nights can be arranged.
One-on-one coaching with local instructors on Baja's best beginner-friendly breaks.
Clay, painting, creative expression. Get your hands dirty and make something worth taking home.
March is peak season for gray and humpback whales. We'll help arrange a boat trip - unforgettable.
Art town 20 min north. Galleries, boutiques, farm-to-table restaurants, and the iconic Hotel California.
Hand-washing available, plus Yandara offers Thursday laundry ($9). Same or next day return.
FAQ
Fly into Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). About one hour to Yandara on a scenic toll road. Shuttles are included in your retreat cost for flights that land/take-off between 11am-5pm on the scheduled arrival/departure day. Outside of those hours: $80 solo, $20 each for two.
Yoga attire, casual clothes, swimsuit, cover-up. Sweater for evenings. Sunhat, flip-flops, hiking shoes. Sunscreen. Toiletries (Yandara provides hand soap only). Water bottle. Medications. And a journal.
Warm and dry. Almost continuous sunshine. Days 75–85°F (24–29°C), evenings around 60°F (15°C). Bring layers - the desert cools fast after sunset.
Bath towel, beach towel, and washcloth. Yoga mats, blocks, straps, bolsters (bring your own mat if you like). Filtered water. Laundry on Thursdays ($9). Pool, gardens, multiple yoga shalas, open-air dining.
US, Canadian, and EU citizens - just a valid passport. No vaccinations required. Travel insurance strongly recommended (allianztravelinsurance.com, worldnomads.com, safetywing.com).
Yandara staff: $10-15/day (split among team). Shuttle drivers: ~$5/person. Pesos preferred, USD accepted. Your personal tab (spa, smoothies, store) is paid at checkout - cash or card (no AmEx).
Alcohol-free, drug-free, smoke-free. Quiet hours 10pm-10am. 100% solar - no hair dryers please.
Possibly! And maybe a rattlesnake. They're actually quite timid - they'll only bother you if you bother them. Baja scorpion stings are no worse than a bee sting. Walk with a flashlight at night. Think of it as bonus desert immersion. Your friend will be fine.
Then you're doing it right. It happens all the time. The person next to you is probably crying too. That's the whole point. Tissues always available. Hugs upon request.
Absolutely. We have surfing, hiking, art, a pool, a smoothie bar, a hammock, and an entire desert. By Thursday they might be on the mat too. We've seen it happen. Many times.
Some helps, but you don't need to be advanced. If you can touch your toes - great. If you can't - also great. Come curious. That's the only requirement.
Not even a little. Most people come solo. By day two you'll have a new group of friends. By day five you'll be planning your next trip together. Solo travelers are our favorite - you guys always have the best time.
Kind Words
"Diana has this rare ability to hold space that is both deeply sacred and surprisingly funny. I laughed, I cried, I felt things I didn't know I was carrying. Her cacao ceremonies are unlike anything I've ever experienced."
"Working with Diana changed the way I relate to my body and my breath. Her teaching is intuitive, warm, and honest. She doesn't try to be anyone she's not - and that authenticity is what makes her classes so powerful."
Spaces are intentionally limited to keep this Baja retreat intimate, spacious, and deeply restorative. If you're feeling the pull to slow down, breathe deeper, and say yes to yourself, we'd love to welcome you.
Seven days. Desert and ocean. Movement and stillness. You, but lighter.Questions? · diana@boloyoga.com · WhatsApp Diana +1 (415) 444-6806