Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Welcome to the sun-kissed shores of Puerto Vallarta! With a girls’ trip meets adventure camp-style experience, you’ll get to immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind adventure retreat that will fill you with strength, empowerment and rejuvenation! In the spirit of creating a brave space for our community to do all the things, I’ve joined forces with plus-size paddleboard instructor and Puerto Vallarta native, Georgina Shaffer, to bring you the world’s first plus-size Aerial Yoga + Paddleboarding adventure retreat.
Soar into the size-inclusive practice of aerial movement and be guided through dynamic and restorative sessions suited for all levels. You will pair your aerial practice with adventure through paddleboarding lessons and excursions out on the beautiful Pacific Ocean.
The MIXTO resort will exclusively host NAKOA Adventure for the week giving our adventurers the ultimate getaway haven. An experience for plus-size women to come together, connect, create community, fill your cup and have fun!
6 days
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Meet your Hosts
KANOA GREENE
Celebrated by Good Morning America, CNN and SELF magazine, Kanoa Greene is proof that adventure is for all shapes and sizes. Internationally renowned movement coach and adventurer; she is redefining what plus-size bodies can do, how they are perceived, and where they can go. Kanoa is a radical change agent and force that is breaking down boundaries in the outdoor industry.
Overcoming her own disbeliefs of what bodies her size can accomplish, Kanoa founded NAKOA Adventure which has become a catalyst for a movement that is empowering people across the world to live their wildest dreams in the bodies they are in right now. She is celebrating bodies of all sizes without limits and demonstrating that you don’t know what your body can do until you do it.
GEORGINA SHAFFER
Georgina Shaffer is a seasoned Yoga instructor from Mexico with over 18 years of experience, specializing in Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga. As the Founder of Azul SUP & Yoga, she effortlessly blends tradition and innovation, offering enchanting cacao ceremonies and manifestation circles that inspire self-love and body positivity.
Georgina’s journey in Yoga began in 2007, and her training has taken her across the globe, allowing her to explore various styles and techniques. After being diagnosed with hip dysplasia, she gained a deep understanding of working with limitations and incorporates modifications and props to ensure all students feel comfortable and supported. Georgina’s passion lies in creating a space where people of all sizes, ages, and fitness levels can embrace their inner light and celebrate their bodies through Yoga and paddleboarding.
Trip highlights
Accommodation
Mixto
Welcome to our tropical oasis! Nestled within the quaint Mexican fishing village of Quimixto, you’ll experience the very best of nature as you explore all that the Pacific coast has to offer.
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Mixto
Welcome to our tropical oasis! Nestled within the quaint Mexican fishing village of Quimixto, you’ll experience the very best of nature as you explore all that the Pacific coast has to offer.
Enjoy the best of both worlds as beachy luxury meets bohemian style and tap into all five senses with a range of immersive activities for your body and mind.
Room options
Itinerary
- DAY 1
- DAY 2
- DAY 3
- DAY 4
- DAY 5
- DAY 6
Inclusions
What's Included
- 5 Nights at Mixto Accommodation
- 5 x Breakfast
- 4 x Lunch
- 5 x Dinner
- Paddleboarding Sessions with Georgina
- Aerial Sessions with Kanoa
- Boat Trip to Puerto Vallarta
- Airport Transfers
- Other: Gratuity
What's Not Included
- Anything not listed in What’s Included
- Arrival/departure transportation (planes, trains, or automobiles)
- Tours, events and activities outside those noted in the itinerary
- Any food and drinks outside except where specified / detailed
- Personal items and expenses
- Any additional services at the hotel (room service, phone calls, additional nights, etc.)
- Travel insurance
Reasons to Book
Curated for Passion
Trips Built Around And For You, Led By Passion And Genuine Care.
You are in Caring Hands
We Are Professional Travel Managers Who Are Also Passionate Yogis, Footballers, And Surfers.
You are Protected
All Payments And Trips Are ABTA-Protected, The Gold Standard In Consumer Protection.
FAQs
- WHAT TIME DOES THE RETREAT START AND END?
- WHICH AIRPORT DO I FLY INTO?
- HOW DO I GET FROM AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL?
- CAN THIS TRIP CATER TO SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS?
- WILL I GET ANY “FREE” TIME?
- IF I DECIDE TO CANCEL MY SPOT, WILL I GET A REFUND?
- IS THIS TRIP OPERATED BY DHARMA?
- WHAT PAYMENT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE?
- HOW DO I CHECK MY REMAINING BALANCE?
- WHAT IS DHARMA YOURWAY?
- IS TRAVEL INSURANCE INCLUDED?
- WHAT IS THE TRIP CANCELLATION POLICY?
- IS THIS ADVENTURE ONLY FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE PLUS-SIZE?
- ARE THE ADVENTURES & ACTIVITIES ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL LEVELS? CAN WE OPT OUT OF AN ACTIVITY?
- ARE YOUR ADVENTURES OPEN TO ALL GENDERS?
- CAN I COME TO THIS TRIP ALONE?
- I WANT TO SHARE A ROOM BUT I AM TRAVELING ALONE, DO YOU ASSIGN ME SOMEONE TO SHARE THE ROOM WITH ?
- HOW DO YOU ASSIGN THE ROOMS?
- WHO DO I REACH OUT TO IF I HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?