Women's Wellness Escape in Bacalar: Yoga, Breathwork & Lagoon Adventures

Nicole started this retreat to create the kind of space she was looking for herself—a place where women can land, exhale, and figure out what they actually need. She's trained in yoga, breathwork, and cold water immersion, but guests often say what matters most is that she's honest and present, and that she's been through her own hard stuff. That shows up in how she leads: nothing is performative, everything is optional, and you're as welcome to rest as you are to join every activity.

A typical day begins with a morning yoga class, usually Hatha or vinyasa, open to all levels. After breakfast, you might head to the lagoon for a boat trip, visit a cenote, or take a free afternoon to do nothing at all. Evenings finish with yin yoga and a shared dinner, with space for conversation or quiet. Ice baths and breathwork sessions are woven in throughout the week, and Nicole guides them with a careful, supportive hand—many guests try cold water for the first time here and are surprised by how doable it feels with the right support.

The retreat center sits near the Lagoon of Seven Colors, a freshwater lake that shifts between shades of turquoise depending on the light. The town of Bacalar itself is part of the experience—it's a real, lived-in place with local families, street dogs, and the occasional power flicker. That's not a flaw, it's the point. You're staying in a home, not a resort, and that authenticity is exactly what guests keep mentioning in their reviews.

While everything is laid on, you're never forced into a schedule. One guest spent hours on the lagoon and floated down a river; another loved the twice-daily yin yoga so much she still misses it months later. Whether you come to deepen your practice, take a hard reset, or just have a week where someone else cooks every meal, this retreat gives you the room to do it your way.

What's included

- Airport pickup & drop-off (from CTM airport) - 4 nights accommodation (private or shared) - 2 meals a day served by a private chef (breakfast & dinner) - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - 2x daily yoga classes (Hatha, Yin & Restorative) - Group excursions/activities to local gems - Luggage storage - Pre and post retreat support - High-speed wifi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers (from Tulum or Cancun airports) - Flight costs - Travel insurance - Lunches - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Evening meal on final night (excursion)