The Heart Space, Yoga & Wellness Retreat

About Retreat

  • October 5 - 11, 2025
  • Mahahual, Mexico
  • Beachfront Property Just Outside Tulum, Mexico

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Instructor

Erica Schumaker

Imagine waking up every day in a stunning beachfront resort, nestled between the shimmering Caribbean Sea and lush jungle (ACTUALLY rejuvenated from a long and deep sleep!)... Each morning, you and your fellow retreat guests (aka new besties) walk barefoot to practice in a boho-chic yoga shala, where ocean views set the scene for the most peaceful day ever. After a grounding meditation and expansive, heart-opening flow, enjoy a healthy breakfast and green juice while an attentive staff takes care of everything else.

You spend your days exactly how you like— soaking up the sun at the beach, reading by the pool, or even kayaking, snorkeling, or paddleboarding for a little bit of adventure. You'll feel nourished with three vibrant meals daily, supported by your new community, and return home healthier and happier - feeling safe, confident, and loved in your own skin.

What Is The Heart Space?

Physically speaking, your heart space serves as a gateway to profound connection and compassion. It is where empathy, love, and authenticity merge, and remind you to embrace your emotions – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Join me this fall to witness yourself and others in your own perfectly imperfect, real and raw, full-spectrum humanness. You will be seen, heard, felt, loved, and cherished for exactly who you are. Your journey to your heart awaits you at the Heart Space Retreat!

This Retreat Is For You If You Desire

  • To turn off “autopilot mode” and turn on “airplane mode” for a week
  • Space to disconnect from your daily habits and routine and reconnect to living with intention
  • To be welcomed by a safe, loving community - many of whom will become your friends for life and new retreat family!
  • To wake up and dip your toes in the ocean before your yoga practice, and fed nourishing meals all week - no laundry, no driving, no dishes! Can I get an Amen?

What's Included

  • One-week lodging at the impeccable Mahai Yoga Resort surrounded by turquoise water, lush jungles, and white sand beach
  • Twice daily yoga practices and guided meditations overlooking the ocean
  • Private group transportation to/from Tulum Airport and Mahai
  • Three locally-crafted vegetarian meals per day
  • Full Moon Ceremony led by a local Mayan healer
  • Free time to explore optional, local excursions, such as visiting Mayan Ruins
  • Breathwork, embodiment practices, and other healing modalities
  • Complimentary use of paddleboards, kayaks, and snorkeling gear
  • Full access to the resort grounds, including pool, peaceful shala, and private beach
  • Plenty of leisure time to rest, relax, recalibrate your nervous system, exhale (completely!), and just be
  • Group activities to foster meaningful connections
  • Suggested digital detox
  • Gratitude gifts and more surprises
Not Included
  • Airfare to and from Tulum, Mexico Airport (TQO)
  • Spa treatments and gratuities
  • Gratuity for housekeeping/hotel staff and shuttle drivers
  • Alcohol or specialty drinks
  • Optional (but highly recommended) travel insurance

Sample Itinerary

  • Invigorating morning asana and meditation
  • Breakfast, Tea and Coffee
  • Free time designed for rejuvenation and adventure: reading poolside, taking a dip in the ocean, or napping in your private hammock or king bed!
  • Nourishing and colorful vegetarian lunch
  • More whitespace in your day to schedule a massage or drop into deep conversation and make soulful connections
  • Communal Dinner and soulful conversations
  • Sacred Ceremony or evening Heart Space session (i.e. yin/restorative yoga, journaling, partner workshop)

What to Expect

  • Jaw-dropping beauty everywhere: sunrises over the Caribbean, sunsets over the lush jungle, and an abundance of nature everywhere you turn
  • Daily practices like meditation, yoga, ceremonies, and self-reflection to turn your focus inward, fostering self-awareness and gaining clarity on your heart's true desires
  • The perfect marriage of adventure and relaxation to leave your spirit fully rejuvenated, from naps on your private hammock to exploring sacred Mayan ruins
  • A deepened connection with Source and a heightened sense of gratitude
  • To leave with your cup overflowing and changed on a cellular level

What to Expect

Investment

Tuition begins at $2,595 per person for shared accommodation and $2,995 for private accommodation. A non-refundable deposit of $500 plus a $25 processing fee to secure your space. Pay in full at the time of registration or opt for a 2-part payment plan. All balances are due on or before July 25, 2025. Discounts are applied to the final balance and cannot be combined or refunded. All accommodation rates are per person.

Your Journey To The Heart Begins Here...

Choose Your Accommodation

Every boho-chic accommodation at Mahai Retreat is luxurious, spacious, and designed for deep rejuvenation. From the penthouse suite to the four-person shared dorm, you’ll find yourself in a truly healing sanctuary — the perfect space for a week on retreat.

Every detail is tailored to ensure a restful night’s sleep and a safe, comfortable week away. All accommodations at Mahai Retreat feature an ensuite bathroom (except for the Four-Person Shared Dorm).

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Penthouse Suite

Imagine sipping a matcha latte on your private balcony overlooking the Caribbean Sea, with a gentle breeze caressing your skin. This can be your reality. The spacious, luxurious Penthouse Suites each feature a king-sized bed, multiple sitting areas, and an exclusive private terrace with breathtaking views of the sunrise over the ocean and sunset over the jungle.

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Mahai Suite

The Mahai Suites cater to the traveler who enjoys spaciousness and peaceful seclusion. Each suite includes one king-sized bed, a private garden with a hammock (perfect for finally finishing that book you bought last year!), and an oversized rainwater shower.

  • Solo Occupancy: $3395.00
  • Shared Occupancy: $2895.00 / person
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Ocean Suite

The Ocean Suite is ideal for one or two guests. It features a king-sized bed for a solo traveler (or couple) or can accommodate two in separate twin beds. The suite also includes a private covered porch, perfect for unwinding after a day at the beach or journaling over your morning coffee.

2 Available
Double Ocean Suite

Perfect for sharing with a friend or relative, each Double Ocean Suite features two full-sized beds, a desk, multiple sitting areas, and a private covered porch. Open, comfortable ocean views without the Penthouse price tag!

  • Shared Occupancy: $2795.00 / person
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Triple Suite

Grab two friends—this room is calling your name! It's budget-friendly, oceanfront, and has an ensuite bathroom—what more could you want?!

4 Spaces Available
4-Person Shared Dorm

If you’re looking for maximum savings (to fund extra massages or shopping!), book a spot in the Quad Dorm. Meet new lifelong friends while sleeping just steps from the shoreline. The 4-Person Dorm provides partial ocean views and has a detached bathroom.

  • Shared Occupancy: $2595.00 / person
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About Your Retreat Leader

Meet Erica Schumaker! As a yoga teacher, wellness coach, and retreat leader, she brings her passion for teaching, yogic philosophy, and heartfelt sense of humor to everything she does. Her passion for teaching is matched by her life's work devotion to healing, deepening her spiritual practices and experiences, and her love for learning and personal development.

Erica's journey began in 2006 when she was introduced to yoga, a practice that has since become her entire world. She is deeply committed to sharing this practice because it has offered her a lifestyle she never thought was possible. Yoga has helped her heal from self-sabotaging behaviors, addiction, and toxic relationships. Yoga has saved and served her in countless ways.

Her mission is to help others live their most vibrant and purposeful lives by sharing these embodiment practices, fostering a supportive community, and creating meaningful connections with as many people as possible. She will help you see how powerful and resilient you are, reminding you always to choose love over fear and flow over force.

Erica resides in Michigan, where she's either laughing hysterically with a friend or engaging in an in-depth conversation about life’s true purpose with someone she just met. No matter the scenario, you'll always find her in some version of a pigeon pose!

Erica Schumaker