Morning yoga by the sea
One class a day overlooking the Caribbean: pranayama, meditation, vinyasa, dynamic hatha, and core, strength and stretch, with modifications for newer students.
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Destination retreat · Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
A women's yoga retreat on the beach in Tulum
Authentic Feminine Women's Retreat at Amansala, Tulum
Five nights of yoga and empowerment workshops at Amansala, February 11 to 16, 2027.
About the retreat
Free Spirited Wanderer's Authentic Feminine Women's Retreat is a five-night, women-only stay at Amansala, a boutique eco resort on the beach at Tulum, February 11 to 16, 2027. It is an annual retreat that Carole Keefer has led at Amansala for several years, for a group of 25 to 30 women.
Each day has one yoga class in the morning, mixing pranayama, meditation, vinyasa, dynamic hatha and core work, and an empowerment workshop in the evening built on meditation, journaling, embodiment practice and discussion. The afternoons are free for the pool and beach, the spa, or the cenotes and ruins near Tulum. With only one class a day, the hosts say it suits women who are new to yoga.
MyLAyoga does not run this retreat. Enquiries come to us first: tell us which room you want and we confirm availability, the current price and how to book with the hosts, then follow up with you ourselves.
Retreat highlights
What the five nights include
Evening empowerment workshops
Meditation, journaling, embodiment practice and group discussion, built around confidence, purpose and the authentic feminine.
Four meals a day
A light breakfast, brunch, an afternoon snack and dinner from Amansala's kitchen: grilled fish, chicken, salads and local produce. Most meals are gluten-free.
A spa treatment and a Mayan ceremony
A 60-minute treatment at Amansala's spa, and one traditional Mayan healing ceremony as a group.
A night out in Tulum
One group dinner in town, with an appetizer and main course included and drinks extra, and a salsa lesson under the stars.
Free afternoons
Time for the pool and the beach, extra treatments, excursions, or exploring Tulum on your own.
Meet your hosts
Carole Keefer
Carole Keefer
Founder of Free Spirited Wanderer, E-RYT 700
Carole founded Free Spirited Wanderer in 2014 and has led more than 30 retreats. She trained with Rishikul Yogshala in Nepal and India, did an Ashtanga apprenticeship in Charlotte and has studied with Rod Stryker, and her classes follow the eight limbs with an emphasis on breath, strength and alignment. She lives in North Carolina.
Day by day
How the days run
- Day 1 · Feb 11
Arrive at Amansala
Check in from 2 pm. The welcome circle is at 5:30 pm.
- Days 2 to 5 · Feb 12 to 15
Retreat days
A light breakfast at 7 am, yoga at 9:30 and brunch at 11, then excursions or free time, with a snack at 2:30. The empowerment workshop is at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner and, on some evenings, a sound bath, salsa or a temazcal.
- Day 6 · Feb 16
Departure
Yoga at 8 am, breakfast at 9:15 and check-out at noon. Earlier departures are fine, and transfers are arranged around your flight.
Cost & what's included
Included
- Five nights at Amansala in the room you choose
- Four meals a day: light breakfast, brunch, snack and dinner
- A daily yoga class and an evening empowerment workshop
- One group dinner in Tulum (appetizer and main course)
- A salsa lesson
- One group Mayan ceremony
- A 60-minute spa treatment
- A practice book and swag bag
- A virtual meet-and-greet before the retreat
Not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Airport transfers, which Amansala arranges around your flights
- Extra excursions and treatments
- Alcohol and extra food or drinks
Rooms & pricing
Ask about a place in February.
When we checked on October 4, 2026, the hosts listed six places left, and three shared rooms (the shared beachfront and superior kings and the steps-to-sea queens) were sold out. Book by November 12 and they take $300 off any room. Tell us which room you want and we will confirm what is still open and how to book.
Triple shared garden room
Three beds, a private bathroom and a safe, a few steps back from the sea
Per person$3,995
Private garden basico
A small, simple room to yourself in the garden, with a queen bed and a private bathroom
Per person$4,395
Shared beachview queens
Two queen beds and a terrace steps from the sea, with an ocean view
Per person$4,495
Private garden king
A light, modern room to yourself facing the garden, with a king bed
Per person$4,795
Private superior king
A large renovated room to yourself, with a king bed, steps from the sea
Per person$5,595
Private deluxe beachfront king
Amansala's newest rooms, facing the sea, with a large terrace and a king bed
Per person$6,095
No payment now, and this is not a booking. We pass your enquiry to Free Spirited Wanderer and follow up with you ourselves.
Good to know
Questions guests ask before booking.
Is the retreat only for women?
Yes. It is a women's retreat, for a group of 25 to 30.
What does it cost?
Prices are per person and depend on the room, from $3,995 in a triple shared garden room to $6,095 for a private beachfront king. The hosts take $300 off any room booked by November 12, 2026, with the balance paid in full 90 days before the retreat.
I am new to yoga. Is it for me?
The hosts say yes. There is one yoga class each morning, with variations and modifications offered, and the evenings are workshops rather than a second class. Nothing on the schedule is compulsory.
How do I get there from Los Angeles?
Fly into Cancún (CUN), about 90 minutes by road from Amansala, or Tulum (TQO), about 45 to 60 minutes. Amansala arranges the transfer around your flight times, but it is not included in the price. You need a passport.
When does it start and end?
Check-in is at 2 pm on February 11 and the welcome circle is at 5:30 pm. On February 16 there is yoga at 8 am and breakfast at 9:15, and check-out is at noon.
What is the cancellation policy?
Deposits and payments are non-refundable. Cancel 91 days or more before the start and you can transfer your deposit once to another Free Spirited Wanderer retreat in the same calendar year, for a $150 fee. From 61 to 90 days out the deposit is lost, but the balance can move to a retreat within a year. Inside 60 days nothing transfers. The hosts recommend travel insurance.
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Tulum, Feb 11 – 16, 2027. Women only.
Tell us which room you want and we will come back with availability, the price and how to hold your place.
Questions? Get in touch.
Tulum Feb 11 – 16, 2027