JOURNEY TO THE HEART RETREAT

February 13 - 20, 2027

Mar de Jade, Chacala, Mexico 

Join neuro-movement coach Lila Heller and guest Pilates and Yamuna trainer Katie Ybarra for an eight-night, seven-day journey of movement, breath, and renewal. Through Pilates, Yamuna Body Rolling, nervous system regulation, meditation, and journaling, we will explore the body from the inside out — building sustainable strength, releasing tension, and reconnecting with our inner guidance.

Set at the beautiful Mar de Jade retreat center on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, just north of Puerto Vallarta, this peaceful oasis offers the perfect setting to slow down, restore, and reconnect. Enjoy organic farm-to-table meals, ocean walks, hammocks, massage, and time in nature as you immerse yourself in a week of reflection, movement, and community.

Together we will create space to listen more deeply, move with greater awareness, and return home feeling grounded, renewed, and connected to what matters most.

Space is limited to maintain an intimate retreat experience.

If you feel called to reconnect with yourself through movement, reflection, and nature, we would love to welcome you on this Journey to the Heart.

THE RETREAT SPACE 

Mar De Jade is located along Mexico's Tropical Pacific Coast. Two hours north of Puerta Vallarta, near the fishing village of Chacala. This is the perfect environment for self - renewal and revitalization. It is a transformative and energizing place where you can rest, truly be yourself and enjoy the simple life. Mar de Jade Retreat center is committed to sustainability, service and spiritual awareness.

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A Glimpse of Our Days Together

Our days at Mar de Jade follow a gentle rhythm designed to balance movement, reflection, and spacious time to enjoy the beauty of the Pacific coast.

Mornings begin with the Love of Movement Method — a 2-hour immersive class blending Pilates, neuro-movement, journaling, and nervous system work to help you reconnect with your body and inner voice.

After class, we gather for a nourishing breakfast overlooking the ocean.

Late mornings and early afternoons offer free time to relax and explore — enjoy the beach, hammocks, spa treatments, hikes, whale watching, or simply rest.

We come back together for lunch, followed by more spacious time to enjoy the retreat center and the surrounding nature.

In the afternoons, we gather for practices such as Yamuna Body Rolling, Pilates, breathwork, and outdoor movement sessions, helping release tension and build strength with awareness.

Evenings are simple and beautiful — dinner together, ocean breezes, and time to unwind.

On our final day we gather for a closing ceremony, reflecting on the journey we’ve shared and the insights we will carry home.