Pilates in Paradise: Savor Every Moment
A week of Pilates, conscious dance, and savoring this precious life in Nayarit, Mexico
Feb 6th - 13th, 2027 in Nayarit, Mexico
Join Ky Russell for a retreat unlike any other - a week of daily Pilates, conscious dance, and the lost art of savoring in gorgeous Chacala, Mexico.
Together with assistant and conscious dance instructor Kayla Manzanares, Ky has crafted an immersive week designed to slow you down, wake up your senses, and help you rediscover the richness of life that so often slips by unnoticed.
Expect daily Pilates classes, organic farm-to-table meals, healing ocean waters, and afternoon sessions that invite you to move, reflect, and truly savor every beautiful moment.
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PILATES • DANCE • BREATHWORK • MEDITATION • YOGA • ART • PLAY
Every morning you'll roll out your mat for Ky's signature Pilates practice, the sound of the ocean in the distance and nothing on your agenda but moving, breathing, and being fully present. Every afternoon invites you deeper: more Pilates, conscious dance, mindful reflection, or a restorative practice to help you slow down and savor every moment. ✨
Give yourself the gift of a week that is entirely your own. Every practice, every meal, every moment of stillness is designed to nourish your core and gently restore your body, mind, and spirit so you return home refreshed, deeply replenished, and ready to savor everything 2027 has to offer. ✨
Three organic farm-to-table meals a day, served in an open-air dining hall right on the water. Luxurious accommodations, healing ocean breezes, and the gorgeous backdrop of Chacala, Mexico. This is what savoring looks like. 🌊
Between classes, slow down and soak it all in. Float in the ocean, lounge poolside, wander through the jungle, spot exotic birds, or explore the charming local town of Chacala. Paradise is yours to savor at your own pace. 🌴
A week of Pilates and savoring in paradise will help you return to life, with a quiter mind, a deeper connectiont o your body, and an incredible group of women who just became your people. 🌴
You’re just a few steps away from paradise.
Registration details are below.
About Mar de Jade Retreat Center:
Rest
Our beautiful retreat center, Mar de Jade is a blend of simplicity and luxury with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and lush jungle, a place where you can truly recharge and renew. We'll practice daily Pilates and movement in an oceanfront studio, with waves and ocean breezes indulging your senses. You'll have plenty of time to soak up the peaceful surroundings, whether lounging in a hammock, taking a swim, or venturing out to the nearby fishing village of Chacala. Recharge in this idyllic oasis.
Nourishment
At Mar de Jade, nourishment is top priority. Indulge in three delicious, farm-to-table meals daily, featuring fresh and vibrant ingredients from the resort's 17-acre organic farm. Savor a variety of plant-based dishes, as well as fresh fish and chicken (no beef or pork), with dietary restrictions and allergies happily accommodated by the kitchen. And, to keep you fueled throughout your stay, tea, coffee, purified water, and more are available all day.
Community Supported Projects
At Mar de Jade, not only will you find rejuvenation, but you'll also be a part of something bigger. Your stay helps support a range of community initiatives, from a Montessori school to a wellness center and even an 18-acre organic farm. This not only provides meaningful employment for locals, but also ensures fresh and wholesome ingredients for your meals during your retreat. Join us in making a positive impact while you relax and recharge.
Meet Your Guide, Ky Russell, MA:
Hello lovely, I'm Ky!
I'm delighted you're here.
Are you called to join me in paradise to move, breathe, and savor your body and life?
I've cultivated Savor: A Pilates Retreat in Paradise around a belief close to my heart. That in the rush of modern life we forget to truly savor the miracle and beauty that surrounds us every single day. This retreat is my invitation to slow down together, to move mindfully, to share, to reflect, and to rediscover the richness that is always available to us when we pause long enough to notice.
I fell in love with mindful movement as a dancer at the age of five and never looked back. A former professional dancer, I have been teaching Pilates for over 20 years and also hold certifications in yoga, Grief Yoga, barre, mindfulness meditation, and breathwork. I also hold a Master's degree in Kinesiology with a focus on women's exercise experiences and have taught stress management as a university faculty member. I've been a Balanced Body Educator since 2008, teaching Pilates Instructor Training Programs, Anatomy in 3D, and workshops to Pilates teachers all over the globe.
My teaching focuses on unearthing healthy movement patterns through nervous system regulation, while celebrating the joy in movement and life. When I'm not at the studio I can be found at the beach or the redwoods in Santa Cruz, CA, playing with my teen daughter, or dancing my bliss!
Back to Paradise, Better than Ever!
Pricing & Booking Details:
Cancellation Policy
We understand that life happens! Here is our cancellation policy for your peace of mind:
Registration Fee:
- Cancel before November 1, 2027: receive a full refund of activity fee minus a $200 administration fee.
- Cancel after November 1, 2027: no refund guaranteed. If we are able to fill your place with another participant, you will receive a refund of activity fee minus a $300 administration fee.
Room Cancellation: Mar de Jade has their own cancellation policy for accommodations. Please review it carefully when you reserve your room.
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment!
What's Included in the Activity and Accommodation Fees!
- Daily Pilates & Movement Classes: Every morning starts with Ky's signature Pilates practice. Most afternoons bring more Pilates, conscious dance with Kayla, creative play, or a restorative practice to brighten your day.
- Props Pack to Take Home: Your own portable myofascial release and strengthening tools to keep your practice going long after you return home.
- Daily Rituals & Contemplative Practices: Thoughtfully woven throughout the week to deepen your experience and renewal.
- 7 Nights Accommodations: Each room is unique and includes natural bath amenities, hot water, in-room safe, mosquito screens, and ceiling fans.
- 3 Organic Meals Per Day: Farm-to-table meals from Mar de Jade's own organic farm.
- Mats and Props: Everything you need for a full Pilates practice is provided.
- Full Use of the Beautiful Grounds: Beachfront hammocks, the pool, exotic birdwatching, and plenty of time to slow down and savor.
- Ky's Pilates Mat Foundations On-Demand Course: Get access immediately upon registration.
