Equinox Yoga Retreat
Awaken your spirit in the lush jungle of ancient Mayan lands during one of the most potent times of the year!
March 18-22, 2026
Heart of the Tulum Jungle, Mexico
Join us for a transformative 5-day, 4-night Equinox Yoga Retreat deep in the heart of the Mayan jungle of Tulum, Mexico. We will embark on this sacred journey beginning on the New Moon, followed by the powerful energies of the Spring Equinox. This potent time of renewal marks a unique alignment of light and energy, symbolizing balance, rebirth, and awakening in both nature and self. Each day begins with invigorating Kundalini yoga practice and ends with Chakra Kriya meditation, supporting deep healing, energetic activation, and spiritual rejuvenation. Nourish your body with seasonal, organic vegan meals while gently following a light detox protocol.
A highlight of our retreat is a sacred pilgrimage to Chichen Itzá on the day of the equinox, where we’ll witness the legendary appearance of the Kukulkan serpent - an ancient Mayan phenomenon in which the shadow of a serpent appears to slither down the pyramid, symbolizing divine descent and cosmic connection. In Mayan cosmology, this day represents the return of the feathered serpent god Kukulkan, a messenger of light, wisdom, and renewal.
We’ll also experience the ancestral temazcal ceremony, greet the sunrise, walk barefoot, immerse ourselves in beauty and conscious care rituals and ceremonies, swim in the crystal waters of the local cenote, sit in the evening by the fire under the starry sky, and journey inward through conscious breath, sound, movement, connection with nature, and each other.
This is more than a retreat; it’s a return to your essence, in rhythm with the Earth and the cosmos.
In a world often filled with chaos, noise, and distraction, we offer a different kind of medicine - universal and timeless. Here, you’ll find simplicity, grounding, silence, nature, focused presence, purification, refined sound, and the guiding elements of ancient wisdom and practice. All in service of uncovering the deeper purpose and meaning behind your intentions, efforts, and commitment.
Our group accommodation in the jungle is currently under development. We're building a unique bamboo tower with two floors dedicated to small, single and double-unit pods made with natural materials. Each pod is accessed via a shared hallway that offers stunning jungle views, creating a deep sense of immersion in nature, while still keeping you protected from insects with double-layered mosquito mesh.
Connected by a bridge, a second tower will house modern amenities, including flushing toilets, sinks, and showers.
Our goal is to blend familiar comforts with the thrill of a wild adventure, giving you the space to reset, restart, and fully recharge.
Let’s start with the physical space you are in.
Here at Gyan Khand, we live a life rooted in service, guided by nature, inspired by ancient wisdom, and devoted to bringing these timeless teachings into the present. Everything we create is built with love, care, and clear intention.
Our structures, crafted from bamboo and other locally sourced natural materials, offer a profound immersion into nature - both the world around us and the world within. Being fully off-grid, we consciously implement sustainable systems for energy and water supply, ecological sewage treatment, and responsible waste management, all designed to leave the lightest possible footprint on the Earth.
To further support well-being, we turn off Wi-Fi at night to reduce EMF exposure, and we maintain minimal noise and light pollution. This creates a rare sense of deep peace and stillness, something increasingly hard to find in modern urban life.
Elements of our decor are handcrafted by local and international artisans we've encountered on our travels, each piece carrying a story and a sense of connection.
We use only 100% cotton sheets and towels for your comfort, and we provide biodegradable, all-natural body wash, shampoo, and soap, gentle on your skin and kind to the environment.
Our kitchen is entirely toxin-free. We cook exclusively with stainless steel cookware and utensils, ensuring both safety and purity in food preparation. Water comes from our own well and is purified through a high-quality filtration system installed right in the kitchen.
Living in the jungle for the past two years has taught us to embrace the imperfections, to loosen up, to let go of the sterile life of the western civilization to embrace the real chaos of the natural world where everything magically falls in the right places in the right time. Here we don’t try to dominate the nature but let her guide us by deeply listening and watching the signs and the gentle nudges. Because her plan and wisdom always trump ours. We invite you to try to play this game, too!
Enjoy watching the stars and the moon at night and wake up to the sounds of the birds signing to welcome a new day!
Food as Medicine
We are blessed to have access to vibrant, seasonal, locally grown organic food - abundant with the vitamins and nutrients naturally suited for this climate.
During the retreats, we offer a nourishing and delicious vegan diet, carefully prepared without added salt, processed sugars, or heavy oils. Each meal is designed to support clarity, lightness, and a deeper connection with your body.
As part of the intention to reset and realign eating habits, we invite you to be fully present with your food. Meals are enjoyed in silence within our beautiful Saha space, allowing you to truly taste, feel, and honor the experience of nourishment.
When we set aside all that is unnecessary, we begin to touch the spiritual, subtle, and heavenly realms - layers of reality that often feel just beyond reach. In this space, it can feel as though invisible hands are guiding us forward, and a quiet sense of anticipation arises - an invitation into something deeper, more alive, more meaningful than what we've known before.
What becomes available in these subtle planes far surpasses the familiar pleasures of the material world - food, comfort, sex, wealth, power. In the subtle realm, the delights are more refined, intricate, and soul-nourishing. But to access this plane, we are asked to let go of the ballast - the weight that keeps us tethered to density and distraction. This is the paradox: to say "no" to what is known in order to open to what has not yet fully revealed itself.
This “no” is not about deprivation, suffering, or forced austerity. It is the release of craving. It is the choice to live in freedom, rooted in gratitude and contentment - enjoying life fully, yet without attachment or need. It's not about avoiding comfort, but rather finding true comfort in simplicity and presence.
“It is all I have lost, that has set me free.” - B. Sparacino
During the retreat, we intentionally create gentle limitations around comfort - offering a supportive structure that encourages inward focus—while simultaneously expanding the space for meaningful practices, healing experiences, and personal guidance.
We approach this work holistically, honoring the full spectrum of body, mind, and spirit. We believe that deep healing and transformation happen when we engage with the entirety of the self, while staying anchored in the spiritual nature of existence. Our role is to create a safe, clear, and sacred container where your spirit can do its own profound work. We hold a deep trust in the inherent dignity, divine origin, and self-healing potential within every human being. We are simply here to provide the space, the tools, and the presence.
Through a process of sensory purification - supported by ceremonies, yoga, meditation, sound healing, and other modalities - we open the doorways for you to journey inward. You may begin to see your true self more clearly: your past, present, and future; your wounded and healed aspects; karmic patterns; and most importantly, the voice of your truth - unfiltered and free.
We work in alignment with the cycles of the planets and the rhythms of life, allowing us to receive the greatest benefits and facilitate deep, lasting transformation in a short period of time.
The timing of this retreat has been carefully chosen with celestial guidance, allowing the great mystery to lead the way.
Do you hear the call?
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Join our unique retreat in the heart of the jungle of Tulum, Mexico during a special time of the spring equinox and the new moon
March 18-22, 2026
Included:
5 days/ 4 nights jungle accommodation in single bamboo sleeping pod
3 daily organic vegan meals
2 yogic practices daily
trip to the ancient Mayan pyramid Chichen Itzá
dharma and astrology talks, rituals, ceremonies, other activities
Not Included:
Flights to Cancun or Tulum airports
Travel Insurance
Transfer from the airport to/from the retreat center (options will be provided)
Additional Services, Tips, etc
