The Yucatán Experience
October 24-30 | Starting at $4900
YOGA-ADVENTURE RETREAT
Mérida, Yucatán, México
A soulful invitation to drop your shields, surrender the burden of planning, and reclaim your inner alignment through intentional yoga and untamed adventure and of exploration with the deep study of ancestral wisdom and total restoration of being held in the heart of the Yucatán--Mérida
A 5-Day Journey
Yoga, Adventure, & Restorative Sanctuary
This is an intentional sanctuary for those who are ready to redirect their fierce energy inward, swap daily obligations for untamed adventure, and reconnect with intuition through sacred movement and ancient rituals.
By entering this container, give yourself permission to drop your protective shields, surrender to the flow of the journey, and be completely taken care of in the heart of the Yucatán.
Immersive, Interactive, & Intimate
Radical Immersive Surrender
Compass Sagrada removes the mental load of travel completely through a full-sensory immersion into the heart of the Yucatán.
By fully immersing yourself in the rhythm of the land, you are given the rare luxury of total surrender, where you can completely drop your protective armor and let the wild hold you.
Interactive Alignment
Compass Sagrada bridges the gap between active exploration and inner stillness through highly interactive somatic experiences.
You aren't just looking at the landscape; you are interacting with it—matching your breath to the rhythm of the ocean waves, actively carving out space in guided journaling rituals, and physically building traditional Day of the Dead altars
Channel your fierce drive into soulful discovery while simultaneously building a lasting inner architecture of stillness.
Safe, Intimate Sanctuary
This retreat provides an intentionally small, highly private container built on absolute psychological safety.
Free from social masks, performance pressure, or large tourist crowds, you enter a sacred circle of true peers who understand the weight of leadership. Within this deeply intimate setting, you are given explicit permission to finally be held, nurtured, and completely taken care of.
Private Yucatán Experience
Intelligent Yoga & Movement: Daily physical practices, pranayama, and meditation that adapt to the day's energy—vibrant and expansive before an excursion, deeply grounding and restorative after a day of exploring.
Curated Low-Effort Exploration: All-inclusive, seamless logistics mean you can chase adventure, sink into contemplation, and entirely stop planning, without lifting a finger.
Sacred Circle & Community: An intimate, safe environment built on mutual respect and shared growth, allowing you to drop social masks and form genuine, lifelong bonds.
Echoes in the Wild- Where the Horizon Meets the Soul
Here, your days flow seamlessly between movement, ancient history, and raw nature, drawing you deeper into connection with the women around you. Together, you arrive on your yoga mats under the early morning canopy, your breath syncing into a collective, ocean-like rhythm as you move through intentional, grounding asanas.
You wander through the majestic, sun-bleached limestone ruins of ancient sites, sharing quiet glances of absolute awe beneath monolithic pyramids that have tracked the cosmos for centuries. In the heat of the afternoon, you descend into the earth together, stepping past wild hanging vines to plunge into the cool, crystal-clear waters of sacred jungle cenotes.
Floating on your back in the subterranean stillness, you look up through the cavern opening to the sky, watching the ripples of the water wash away your external roles. Along the way, through every shared trail, silent swim, and evening circle, you are subtly anchoring into a profound process of self-discovery, remembering who you are when you are finally free to just exist.
Yucatán Healing Journey
The Unplugged Present
The culture of the Yucatán doesn’t live in a textbook; it pulses vividly through music, texture, art, and language.
As your phone signal fades, your senses awaken. You leave digital loneliness behind and step into the natural, wordless flow of human connection.
We invite you to look up, look around, and look within.
Into the Untamed Wild
The Yucatán’s gentle warmth and abundance of sunlight serve as a natural reset for your body's internal clock.
The landscape is an open call to feel alive again—breathing in the clean jungle air, walking wild paths under giant ceiba trees, and bathing in the pristine sea breezes of the forgotten coast.
By stepping into this untamed environment, effortlessly match your personal rhythm to the ancient, vital cadence of the earth.
Ancient Alignments
The ancient Maya did not build cities randomly; they designed monolithic stone ceremonial centers like Uxmal to explicitly mirror, track, and align with the movements of the stars, equinoxes, and the cosmos
This lineage is not a relic of a museum—it is a living, breathing tradition kept alive today by local H'men.
The Yucatán naturally offers this Untamed Wild of spiritual substance and ancient wisdom.
Mérida, Yucatán, México
Mérida is the capital of Yucatán State on the Yucatán Peninsula, it is a colonial city with a unique blend of Colonial, Mayan, and Mexican influences in architecture, culture, and history.
It will serve as our base for the week while we explore the jungles and Mayan sites of the Yucatán.
Our Private Yucatán Escape
Compass Sagrada chooses beautiful, private, shared spaces inside the heart of Mérida
By gathering inside a private home rather than a busy resort, we eliminate the friction of modern tourism.
There are no checking-in lines, no strangers sharing our space, and no outside agendas—just a seamless, curated environment where you are fully held, beautifully taken care of, and free to just exist.
Venue: Private Rentals through Airbnb in Mérida offering guests access to walkable attractions and local shopping.Schedule
Day 1: Grounding & Spiritual Awakening
We begin our morning before the heat of the day arrives, gathering on the shaded wooden deck surrounded by birdsong. Today’s practice is entirely about anchors.
After a fresh, locally sourced breakfast, we step out to explore Mérida—the vibrant cultural heart of the Yucatán. Led by a trusted local guide, this journey satisfies the hunger for discovery.
Ease into our first day with a vigorous yoga practice to start the day, followed by a city tour and market visit.
We will dive deep into the city's complex layers, tracing the architecture and history where ancient Maya roots seamlessly blend with Spanish heritage. It is a sensory immersion filled with the scents of fresh marigolds, local spices, and old-world magic.
The heat of the afternoon belongs entirely to rest. We return to our private oasis for a spacious, unstructured afternoon by the pool. Grab a chilled hibiscus tea, sink into a shaded lounger with a book, or float aimlessly as you ponder and integrate the day's energy in peaceful, uninterrupted silence.
As the sun sets and the air cools, we gather for our most sacred ritual of the journey: honoring the ancient tradition of Hanal Pixán (the Maya Day of the Dead). Guided by local traditions, we will collectively construct a traditional ofrenda (altar).
Together, we light the incense, share stories, and awaken a profound sense of connection to those who walked before us, closing the night with a soulful, candlelit dinner beside our creation.
DAY 2: Ancient Lineage & Jungle Ceremony
We rise early to arrive at the ancient Maya city of Uxmal just as the morning light hits the pink-hued limestone ruins. Unlike more crowded tourist hubs, Uxmal carries a serene, majestic stillness that speaks directly to our inner seekers.
This is a playground of awe—you will wander through the Governor’s Palace and stand before the towering, rounded Pyramid of the Magician, marveling at the impossibly intricate stone mosaics.
Leaving the ruins behind, we venture off the beaten path into the dense, emerald heart of the Yucatecan jungle. The canopy closes above us, immediately lowering the temperature and cooling our nervous systems. We arrive at a secluded, private jungle sanctuary where the modern world completely fades away.
Here, surrounded by the wild rustle of giant ceiba trees, we share a traditional, earth-cooked Mayan meal prepared by our local hosts. It is a slow, nourishing afternoon designed to let you unplug, breathe in the scent of wild copal resin, and ground your feet into the rich earth with a gentle yoga practice.
We gather in a circle around a sacred fire pit for our transformative Mayan ceremony, led by a traditional local H'men (spiritual keeper). Through sacred nature, the cleansing smoke of copal, and the rhythmic beat of traditional drums, the ceremony serves as a energetic release; feeling lighter, deeply connected, and beautifully awake to our true north.
DAY 3: The Unshakeable Horizon
We rise with the sun and journey to the coast where the dense Yucatecan jungle gives way to the vast, open skies of the Celestún Biosphere Reserve. The Unshakeable Horizon—a reminder that no matter how chaotic the weather of our lives becomes, there is a deep, unchanging stillness always waiting at the edge of our vision.
We board private, low-impact skiffs to navigate the emerald-green waters of the estuary. the thrill comes as we turn a bend and confront a breathtaking ribbon of pink: thousands of wild flamingos feeding and taking flight against the morning sky. this ecosystem is a masterclass in balance and resilience. We glide into a hidden, vaulted mangrove tunnel known as the "tunnel of love," where the saltwater meets freshwater springs.
Emerging from the mangroves, we step onto the wide, sun-bleached beaches of Celestún. This is not a commercialized resort strip; it is an expansive, untamed coastline where the Gulf of Mexico stretches out into infinity. This vast horizon is your permission slip to let go of boundaries. The endless expanse of water and sky reminds you that you do not have to contain everything; you can pour your exhaustion into the sea.
As the sun drops below the ocean line, we leave the beach behind and gather inside our private, dimly lit shared sanctuary. The air is cool, scented with lavender and local copal, completely sealing us off from the outside world. Tonight, The Unshakeable Horizon moves indoors, shifting into a deeply slow, restorative integration designed to anchor that infinite ocean stillness into your body.
DAY 4: Into the Untamed Wild
We enter the gates of Chichén Itzá—one of the New Seven Wonders of the World—just as the morning gates open, stepping onto the ancient grounds before the midday crowds and heat arrive. Today, our theme is Into the Untamed Wild, a call to confront the massive, raw power of history and nature.
Leaving the stone monuments behind, we journey to Ik Kil, a vertical limestone sinkhole that plunges 85 feet into the earth, wrapped entirely in a cascade of wild, hanging vines and lush jungle greenery. Entering Ik Kil is like stepping into a hidden prehistoric world.
After drying off and enjoying a vibrant, fresh lunch featuring local Yucatecan ingredients, we seek out a quiet, shaded clearing near the jungle's edge for a grounding post-adventure integration session.
We return to our home base in the late afternoon, completely washed clean by the wild, with space to rest before a homecooked dinner.
DAY 5: The Architecture of Stillness
We begin our final full day by journeying to Homún to visit the mystical Cenotes de Santa Bárbara. The Architecture of Stillness—a deep dive into the silent, ancient structural sanctuaries built by nature itself. We travel by bicycle through the jungle trail, arriving at a triad of distinct underground caverns.
The underground pools are portals of timelessness, where massive roots of sacred Ceiba trees break through the limestone ceilings to drink from the water below, providing an immediate, profound somatic relief. We swim in the cool, crystal-clear turquoise waters, floating in a subterranean world where time completely stands still and the mind falls utterly silent.
After returning to our private oasis, we gather in the cool, shaded sanctuary for a dedicated, long-form Yin yoga practice. Having witnessed the grand stone structures of the cenotes, we now build that same architectural stability within our own bodies.
As night falls, the shared space is transformed into an ethereal sanctuary lit entirely by flickering candles and dressed in fresh jungle flora. We gather one last time for our Farewell Circle, a sacred space to honor the transformation, we share reflections, release what no longer serves us, and anchor the deep bonds formed in this container.
Following the circle, we transition into our grand Farewell Dinner—a multi-course, locally sourced Yucatecan feast prepared by our private chef. We toast to our journeys, laughing and sharing stories under a canopy of stars, completely filled, deeply rested, and carrying a blueprint of inner stillness that we will take back home.
Every single day is consciously balanced to hold space, awaken the inner adventure that balances raw exploration with deep nervous system restoration in the quietest pockets of the Yucatán peninsula.
Each morning begins with an intentional, grounding yoga practice Mid-days are spent answering the call of adventure by exploring. Afternoons dissolve into spacious, unstructured rest by the pool or sea. The journey culminates each evening in our shared sanctuary, weaving together ancestral rituals, somatic integration, and nourishing local feasts to anchor a permanent blueprint of inner stillness.
LET’S EXPLORE!
Daily Schedule
Pool-side Yoga7:00-8:00am
Breakfast800-9:00am
Excursion- departure9:30 am
Free Time5:00-7:00 pm
Dinner7:30pm
Reflection Circle & Meditation8:30pm
What's IncludedWe explore the possibilities beyond this moment, making space for growth, action, and forward momentum. We honor the experience, the growth, and the connections made along the way.
The Explorations
Airport Transfers
Lodging & MealsDaily, Private Transportation & DriverPrivate Guide & ChefAdmission to listed excursions:Uxmal & Chichen Itza Archeological Sites
Mayan Ceremony & Jungle Visit
City Tour & Market Visit
Celestún & Beach Visit
Cenotes Santa Bárbara & Ik Kil
BonusDesigned exclusively for you to reclaim your true north, this intimate, all-inclusive immersion combines sunrise yoga, hidden cave cenote swims, and majestic Maya ruins with the vibrant, living traditions of Hanal Pixán—the Maya Day of the Dead.
Your adventure include bonus offerings:
Wait, there’s more!
Local Day of the Dead CelebrationsCooking LessonReflection Journal & PromptsLive, private music performanceAnd so many other surprises to discover along the way
Your Investment
All prices include these EXPLORATIONS
Single Room in a shared Airbnb space
Authentic, Mexican home-cooked meals made with local, fresh ingredients
Private chef, guide, and yoga teacher
Daily Excursions
Single-Occupancy
6-nights/5-days
Early Bird Pricing
Before Aug 15
$4,900 USD/person
Pricing after Aug 15
$5,600 USD/Person
Other Considerations
Purchase your flights to the Mérida International Airport (MID)
Flights
What’s Not Included
Flights
Traveler’s Insurance
Excursions, Souvenirs, Gratuity for guides, drivers, & chef
Refunds & Cancellation
$500 nonrefundable deposit is required (paid toward your trip cost)
Any cancellation will result in a total loss of the $500 USD deposit.
Any cancellation received in writing before September 30, 2026 will result in a loss of 50% the trip price.
Any cancellation made between September 30, 2026 and the trip departure will result in a total loss of funds.
Trip cancellation for any reason insurance is highly recommended whenever making travel plans.
PLEASE NOTE: Must purchase within 14 days of booking.
This Experience is totally for you
If you are ready to let the wild hold you.
Step away from daily demands , and step into a sacred container where your only responsibility is your own awakening.
Through intentional yoga and untamed adventure in the heart of the Yucatán, this is your invitation to drop your shields, reclaim your true north, and remember who you are when you finally have permission to just exist.
Meet your main guide
Stephanie Schroeder
I created Compass Sagrada to offer guided wellness experiences through intimate, immersive, and interactive discovery on an exploratory journey to the self.
After standing in ceremony deep within the jungles of the Yucatan, my inner voice finally became loud enough to hear.
I remembered my true power—my confidence, my courage, and my wild, untamed strength.
Over the span of my life, Mexico has been a part of my heart!
I want to share these experiences with you!
XO
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