SLOW DOWN RETREAT
November 6th - 13th, 2021 San Agustinillo, Oaxaca, Mexico
Experience a week of deep rest that will recharge and rejuvenate your body, mind, heart, and soul.
The Slow Down Retreat is designed to provide space for our participants to connect with all aspects of themselves and return home feeling centered, joyful, and energized, and ready to be the best versions of themselves.
In times of a constant barrage of information, experiences, and conflicting priorities, our nervous system, body, mind, and heart need time to unwind and recharge.
We ache to reconnect with ourselves in a loving and caring way. The retreat intends to help you master the art of rest by restoring energies in the key areas of your life.
The retreat is inspired by Marina Romashko’s and Piamundo’s shared philosophies; when we immerse ourselves in beauty, it inspires, touches, and transforms all aspects of our being.
Area One: Mental Rest
We help our participants to take a break from their hectic everyday life, social media, and Zoom meetings and instead initiate a digital detox. You will receive advice and support through this process, gradually learning how to create boundaries with social media and your phones.
Area Two: Active + Passive
Physical Rest
A range of physical activities will be available to choose from: yoga, therapeutic massages, surfing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean. Passive rest, including deep sleeping and power napping, will be lovingly encouraged. Additionally, nourishing your body with the abundance of seasonal, local and organic food that can be mindfully enjoyed in the beautiful on-site restaurant will effortlessly ground you.
Area Three: Environmental Rest
The lush wilderness of the Oaxacan coast ensures that your experience will galvanize your natural creativity. The minimalist resort we specifically chose for you is explicitly designed so that guests can fully experience the natural beauty of their surroundings. Every object you encounter is consciously handmade and, together with the architectural details and the natural surroundings, will reawaken the awe and wonder inside each of us.
Area Four: Emotional Rest
Different mindfulness and spiritual modalities and tools will be available to help process emotions, negative patterns, and limiting beliefs to feel lighter and clearer about your life priorities and individual purpose.
Area Five: Spiritual Rest
Monte Uzulu gets its name from the word gusulú, which means the start or beginning in the language of the Zapotec people indigenous to the region. Drawing on this meaning, the hotel is modeled to be closely connected to nature and honor the earth and water as the fundamental elements. The essence of both Monte Uzulu and the Slow Down Retreat is the experience of being conscious.
Daily meditation and journaling prompts will help retreat participants connect with their souls and feel a deep sense of belonging, love, and acceptance. In addition, we will connect to the local community through the meals offered at the organic restaurant on-site and learn more about the artisans that made different hotel design elements.
Programming Flow
The theme of the retreat: Beauty and the Soul
The intention of the retreat is to rest and unwind in a deep and meaningful way.
To help you experience the beauty around you with all of your senses to connect with a deep side of yourself, and hear what it has to say.
Uncover and connect with your soul callings and desires and make them a priority to live your best life.
Pricing
Top Floor Suite with a glorious ocean and jungle view
Single Occupancy | $3180
Double occupancy per person | $2190
Ground Floor Suite with a relaxing bathtub and a jungle view
Single Occupancy | $2850
Double occupancy per person | $2,050
There are only 8 rooms available. Look at them here
Early bird special: $150 off
Included:
7 nights at Monte Uzulu with an organic, delicious breakfast.
Week of Programming - see details here
Three special dinners
Welcome Offerings
One private Yoga Class + One Massage
Airport transportation
And much more - see details here
Payment schedule:
To receive the early bird discount: 50% of payment due on August 15th, 2021 | Remaining 50% payment due by October 1st, 2021
The retreat is fully transferable but non-refundable. We encourage all participants to get insurance. Look at facts for the cancelation policy and insurance suggestions.
Please contact us to arrange a different payment plan.
All participants will be required to show proof of a completed Covid-19 vaccination
Testimonials
“The slowdown retreat was a fun and unique experience. My days started with blissful early morning walks watching the Pacific Ocean to taking an inspiring Yoga class, followed by a fresh smoothie and into meditation. Reading, swimming and sharing experiences with my others during the day and at night was not only interesting but also very motivational. The perfect excursions with fun activities organized by Marina and Kat complemented the trip even more. Meditation with Zuyapa was the perfect way to balance the wonderful journey! I came back totally rejuvenated and with renewed focus on my work.
I can’t wait to go back and have more great memories.”
“The Slow Down Retreat was one of the best things I’ve could have done turning 30. It gave me a chance to reflect, plan, and focus on myself. WHO KNEW TAKING A STEP BACK WAS SOMETHING I NEEDED. I came out with a different perceptive and check-in on what was going on in my life. It was a great place to meet people from different walks of life with different goals and perspectives. It really helped me grow, and we all grew together too. Sometimes we are just all in our heads too much, and the group aspect was an amazing help. Marina and Kathrin planned wonderful excursions from sunset swims, hikes, whales sighting, boat rides, and amazing local dinners. Also, daily yoga was incredible, and my cabana was right in front of the beach :)! So happy, I went! ”
Team Behind the Retreat
Marina Romashko is a 2x entrepreneur with 12 years of experience in the wellness industry as a productivity coach. She is also a 20 years meditation and yoga practitioner.
Her spiritual background is rooted in a Modern Mystery School lineage, in which she is 2nd level Initiates and Kabbalist.
Marina graduated from Healers Academy Level 1, she holds certifications in Sacred Geometry 1,2,3, and she is a certified Reiki Practitioner Level 1 & 2.
Currently, Marina is a student at a two-year program for mindfulness meditation teacher training with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.
The Slow Down philosophy is created based on Marina’s personal and professional journey of bringing opposite qualities of being and doing to create a life filled with beauty, joy, and deep purpose.
Kathrin Schmidiger Torres is a design curator, producer, the founder of Piamundo, and most of all, a Mexico connoisseur! Her company Piamundo offers a curated collection of Mexican home objects. She does sourcing and consulting and enjoys collaborating on projects! Naturally, she visits Mexico frequently and has a deep appreciation for its culture and people.
Photo Credits: Elke Frotscher, Katarina Kojic, Alfredo Parker & Juan Pablo Tavera, Kathrin Schmidiger Torres, Manuel Zuñiga