Tulum, Mexico - Amansala Resort

+ How are you handling Covid?

It is a delight to say that this section has been truncated. We are back to traveling with caution but more freedom and less concern. There is currently no need to test before travel and no need to test to return to the US. As always, we stay current on all travel and CDC advisories. If you are exhibiting signs of Covid, we request you to take a Covid test prior to arrival to confirm a negative test result within 24 hours of departure. We highly recommend travel insurance. No refunds are given regardless of the reason for cancellation. As per all retreats, some transactions may be transferable and will be discussed by case to ensure fairness for both parties. If there are changes to a regulation, we will modify our procedures to ensure as safe a retreat as possible for all participants. We ask that you respect each other and make choices that are safe for you and your retreat participants.

+ What are the dates for this retreat this year?

Wednesday October 18 - Sunday October 22, 2023

+ What is included?

The trip is all inclusive of accommodations, on-site food, dance + yoga/meditation classes, taxes and gratuities. Flight, transportation & any alcohol at resort is not included. There are optional experiences that you may choose to add on (snorkeling, bike tours, spa etc). We try to keep cost down by allowing you to create the experience you desire. You decide to keep it simple or amplify it, choosing as much as you like once you arrive at the resort.

+ I am accustomed to marble tubs & white glove service when I vacation. Is this retreat offering that?

Nope. If you are interested in fiscal-quarterly updated rooms & polished silver, perhaps this is not the best choice for you. The rooms are exquisitely salt-water worn, barefoot is the height of attire & the focus is on simplicity, the rhythmic lapping of the Caribbean Sea & you. Rather than a cookie cutter resort with glossy identical rooms, each room is distinct in its own organic, bespoke fashion & room descriptions capture the essence of that. You should need for nothing & feel totally cared for, in just the right way.

+ Do people attend your retreats alone?

Yes! Every single retreat to date has people coming alone. Some come alone and then swear their experience is that much richer because of it. You will meet a remarkable comunity of people and feel very comfortable attending my retreats by yourself.

+ How does payment work?

All payments are non-refundable. In some cases, payment is transferable & decision is at the discretion of retreat organizers. We aim to be as fair as possible. You will reserve your spot on one of the retreats with a $500 non-refundable deposit. The balance of your payment is due by Wednesday August 23rd, 2023.

+ When do classes begin/end on the retreat?

First class is Wednesday evening. Last official class is Saturday evening. Final beach meditation is offered Sunday morning.

+ When should I arrive & depart?

We recommend arriving by Wednesday late afternoon & depart Sunday afternoon. If you have to/prefer to arrive earlier or later, don't sweat it. Talk to us. If you would like to elongate your trip & arrive a day or two earlier or stay later, let us know. We and Amansala are happy to assist you.

+ Do I need to have taken your/other dance class before? Do I need to know how to dance or practice yoga?

Nope. I love meeting brand new people who think they do not know how to dance or do yoga. Every retreat has people who have never taken class with me and/or never met me in person before the retreat. Yes, some people who come on my retreats have been taking class for a little to a long time. But equally, there are cousins, college roommates, mothers, sisters, brothers from different parts of the world-- all of whom come together to experience the retreat for the first time. It's life-busting-at-the-seams amazing no matter your history.

+ What flight should I take?

Fly into Cancun. Your transportation to/from the airport/resort will be coordinated directly with the resort. Fee for transportation depends on how many people are in your group transfer to resort. See details page for rates.

+ Is this really for ALL levels?

Yes. This retreat is for YOU. You have the time and space to learn, ask questions & get it. I personally welcome ALL levels. You will be astounded at how much you get it & grow in just 5 days. Feeling anxious? Sure. Get acquainted with me and moving! Sign up for a trial, rent a class or grab a month/year on Tootsie Olan Digital Studio.

+ Do I have to take every class?

Nope. This retreat is for YOU. Catching this theme yet? It is not a bootcamp. It is not a detox. It is not a beach-disguised deprivation, slimming chamber. No one cares about you in a bathing suit. There are no mirrors in our outdoor studio. Just sea breezes and views. If you want to make it a detox, go for it. If you want a margarita pre-class, enjoy (& good luck). But the intention of this experience is pretty solid & simple. To live fully. To pause from your life & experience wholly everything you are eating, drinking, feeling, sweating, dancing, meditating, discovering, nurturing & most of all, living. This retreat, like all of my retreats, is an opportunity to tap into what YOU need. Some people wake for sunrise meditation & attend every class. Some sleep in one day or miss a class to get a massage. Some do mostly dance, some do mostly yoga. Most do most of everything. Some realize they've lost a couple pounds. Some choose margaritas over fresh coconut water. You make it as rigorous & full of activity or as non-rigorous & tuck-away-book-reading as you like. Regardless of your retreat-style, you will return to your life different, renewed, cleared...lived.