Power Your Practice Pilates + MELT Retreat 2023

This is a Pilates and MELT Retreat designed to make you stronger and more flexible so that you can enjoy life MORE. That is why we call it “Power Your Practice.” Whether you are an avid runner, cyclist, yoga enthusiast, dancer, PIlates practitioner, or just love to chase your kids or grandkids, this experience will make you stronger, more flexible and more comfortable in your body. The classes are all levels–we promise to take everyone to new heights of strength and understanding. If you are Pilates curious, it is a method of exercise designed to strengthen the deep core muscles to improve posture, symmetry and flexibility. MELT is a self treatment technique designed to mimic the effects of bodywork. It is the perfect way to release stuck stress, rebalance the nervous system and reduce the negative effects of aging.

About MELT Method

For those of you not familiar with MELT, it is a self treatment technique designed to mimic the effects of hands on bodywork. We will use small balls and soft rollers to release areas of stuck stress, increase flexibility and reverse the adverse effects of aging. We will also include MELT Performance Techniques which utilize resistance bands to strengthen the Shoulder Girdle, Core and Pelvic Girdle. These techniques combine to make you not only pain free, but better able to tackle the Pilates Repertoire. I guarantee that you will be able to do at least one thing by the end of the retreat that you were not able to do at the beginning.

Begins March 4, 2023, with a group mixer, which includes introductions of all participants and teachers.

Daily schedule:
7:30am – 8:45am: MELT warm up and Pilates class

8:30am – 10:00am: Breakfast.

10:00am – 12:00pm: Free time to swim, lounge, read, etc. 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Optional class.

1:30pm – 3:00pm: Lunch and free time

4:30pm – 5:30pm: Relaxing MELT class.

5:30pm: Sunset cocktails (no host bar)

6:30pm – 8:00pm: Dinner

Included in your Retreat

• 8 Days 7 Nights stay at Mar De Jade retreat center
• One Pilates and One MELT Class per day
• 3 Meals Daily Every dish is made from scratch using fresh ingredients from their organic farm. The menu is inspired by traditional Mexican cuisine and international flavors, and features vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes as well as fresh fish, seafood, and chicken. They do not serve red meat or pork. Dietary restrictions can be met with advance notice. Meals served buffet style.
• Transportation to and from Puerto Vallarta airport and the retreat center if your flights arrive and depart between 2pm – 4pm on the retreat start and end dates (March 4 and March 11, respectively)
• Retreat center’s wide sandy beach, pool, Jacuzzi, and lounge chairs or hammocks
• Snack bar Enjoy coffee, tea, fruit, bread, and their stellar homemade organic peanut butter and mango marmalade
• Purified drinking water available at stations around the retreat center

Pricing
Ocean Room (2 Full Beds + Futon) = $2,750/pp double occupancy
Ocean Room (1 King Bed + Futon) = $2,750/pp double occupancy; $3,750 single occupancy Garden Room (2 Full Beds + Futon) = $2,650/pp double occupancy
Garden Room (1 King Bed) = $2,550/pp double occupancy; $3,350 single occupancy
Guest Room (1 Full Bed or King Bed) = $2,200/pp double occupancy; $2850 single occupancy Guest Room (2 Full Beds) = $2,350/pp double occupancy
Guest Rooms Loft (Dorms)(1 Twin Bed) = $1,950/pp

Room Descriptions (All rooms have en-suite bathrooms)

Payment Schedule
$500 Non refundable deposit due at booking, then we’ll auto charge the balance over two installments: September 1st 2019 and December 1st 2019.
$150 early bird discount if booked before July 1st.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel before September 1, 2022, full refund minus $500 deposit.
Cancel September 1, 2022 – December 1, 2022, receive studio credit less $500 deposit and $200 cancelation fee. Studio credit is valid for 1-year from cancellation date.
Cancellations after December 1, 2022, no refund or studio credit unless we can fill your spot. If we can fill your spot, studio credit minus $500 deposit and $200 cancelation fee. Studio credit, if applicable, is valid for 1-year from cancellation date.

Fine Print

Airfare is not included.
Trip insurance is not included, but is highly recommended.
Plan to arrive and depart from the Puerto Vallarta airport between 2pm – 4pm on March 4 and March 11, 2023, respectively. If your travel plans do not work within these timeframes, we can help you arrange private transportation (Estimated cost: $65 – $90 one way).
If you don’t already have a MELT ball mini-kit or a melt handout, we can provide for an additional $25.
Bar available at additional cost. Margaritas, anyone?