CONNECTING TO JOY
PILATES & YOGA RETREAT
Tulum 7-12 April 2027
Zendrift Yoga and Tiny Goat Pilates are teaming up to offer a retreat that invites in joy, sunshine and movement. The Connecting to Joy Retreat prioritizes the lightness of spirit that comes from spending time with like-minded folks, embracing ocean living, moving your body because it feels good, and making space for play, adventure and the simple pleasures that bring us alive.
While many other retreats focus on healing, fixing or personal growth, we felt called towards something different. Not because those things aren't valuable, but because we wanted to create a space that celebrates what is already good, alive and meaningful. A space to embrace joy. The kind of joy that emerges when we're fully present, feeling deeply connected to ourselves, to others and to the moment we're in.
Nat and Jane dreamt up this container of happiness to satiate a desire they found in themselves to welcome in more opportunity for wild joyfulness. Come join us for pilates, yoga and beach holiday vibes!
Connecting to Joy is an inclusive space for all women and those who feel at home in women's community. We warmly welcome cis and trans women, as well as non-binary and gender-diverse folks who feel this space is right for them. We centre kindness, safety, belonging and community, creating a space where everyone feels welcome, respected and celebrated.
"Everyone is the architect of their own happiness” Joseph Pilates
THE LOCATION
AMANSALA RESORT
Aman:peace / Sala:waters
Named in Sanskrit after Tulum's peaceful waters, Amansala is one of Tulum's original wellness destinations, with more than 20 years of experience welcoming retreat guests from around the world.
Purpose-built around retreats, movement and community, Amansala offers a setting where wellness and connection are woven into the experience. Its laid-back, wabi-sabi aesthetic combines natural materials, organic shapes and handcrafted details with the relaxed atmosphere of beachfront living.
Throughout the retreat, we'll move between Amansala's beautiful open-air practice spaces, from tropical gardens to beachfront shalas and rooftop views. Each setting offers its own atmosphere, bringing fresh inspiration and a different perspective to our daily practice.
Beyond the mat, there's space to swim in the Caribbean Sea, unwind by the pool, share meals overlooking the ocean or simply enjoy the slower rhythm of life that unfolds at Amansala.
“One of the best places in the world to host a retreat and definitely the best place in Tulum.”
Host Teacher Testimonial
ABOUT US
Nat and Jane became friends through a shared love of movement and their fascination with how the body organises. They are kindred spirits with a shared enthusiasm for learning about how humans function, and just how complex and nuanced we all are.
They're dedicated to deep curiosity, slightly obsessed with alignment, and passionate about helping people discover the subtle details that refine their movement practices.
Outside the studio, you'll find them joy-seeking, riding trails together with their dogs, eating Boston cream donuts at Terra Vita, exchanging bad jokes and dreaming up their next adventure.
JANE OSBORNE
Jane is a movement enthusiast and danced professionally in Vancouver for over a decade. As a former dance artist and a hypermobile human, Jane has a fair bit of first-hand experience with injury, pain and dysfunction in the body. Pilates has been a practice that she comes back to time and again, to help repattern, integrate, and heal.
Jane has been practicing Pilates on and off for over 25 years and she’s still not bored. She holds 2 comprehensive teaching certifications, one through PhysicalMind (Contemporary) and the second through Pilates from the Center (Classical). She holds a BFA in dance from SFU and is a certified level 1 Hypopressives teacher. She has completed additional workshops and courses in pre/post-natal Pilates, Pilates for rehabilitation, Yamuna ball rolling, Franklin Method, and myofascial slings through Anatomy Trains in Motion.
As a teacher, she offers the culmination of a life in dance, having spent 35 years immersed in thinking, talking and embodying movement through that lens. She has spent thousands of hours studying and practicing Pilates, and her continued learning includes building a deeper understanding of fascia, biomechanics, and the nervous system. The teachers and practitioners whose support has been the most meaningful to Jane, have been humble, endlessly curious and authentically themselves. She strives to stay as present, open and honest as they are.
Jane is the owner of Tiny Goat Pilates & Movement, a name she chose because it aligns with her teaching philosophy: that just like tiny goats, we were born to express ourselves through joyful movement. She believes in curiosity and that hard work can feel delicious, and playful. Jane knows firsthand that a willingness to be awkward, unsure and to fail, is all part of learning. These attributes make us exquisitely human and capable of so much more than we often give ourselves credit for.
These days Jane is stoked on gardening, biking, hanging with her furry roommates, learning vertical dance, and generally taking in beauty outside and inside.
Revelstoke locals can find Jane teaching Mat Pilates at Achemy Studio at 1300 Douglas Street on Friday mornings at 9:30am and Reformer at Ludica Movement Therapy at 113 Second Street East, please feel free to check their schedule for class times and more details.
NAT SPITTAL
Yoga is a living practice for Nat, offering a continuous source of strength and perspective across the seasons of her life.
Originally from Perth, Western Australia, Nat now calls Revelstoke, British Columbia home, where she founded Zendrift to offer a premium yoga service tailored to the luxury holiday experience. Through this, she shares her love of yoga by passing on the eclectic teachings that have inspired her and raised her awareness.
Her love of yoga was solidified through a regular practice with her favourite teacher, Wendy Wesson, whose seamless and inspiring classes were transformative in the best possible way—changing her life from the inside out.
Fascinated by yoga’s ability to raise one’s awareness and create positive change, Nat dived deeper, studying ACT psychotherapy to better understand applied mindfulness and a framework for values-based living. She also explored the anatomy of myofascial meridians and how fascial fitness is integrated into yoga. Over time, she immersed herself in a wide range of classes, immersions, and workshops, developing a broad and discerning approach to the practice.
She completed her initial teacher training with Tracey Rohan Irwin, whose studies included extensive time with Pattabhi Jois and B. K. S. Iyengar, and who passed on the intricacies of alignment and strong foundational principles. She has since completed a Prenatal Yoga Teaching Certification and a 500-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training with Kosta Miachin, deepening her understanding of yoga philosophy, advanced asana, pranayama, and bandhas as an energetic system for personal evolution.
Nat’s classes integrate the teachings that have most shaped her. Her sequencing is designed to make sense in the body and to be deeply felt, guiding students through intentional activation and release. She shares principles of alignment to help students get more out of their practice and explore the balance between strength and surrender—leaving them with a sense of having worked through the whole system, where the body feels more open, the mind more settled in sensation, and there is space to arrive in a more grounded, aware state.
Revelstoke locals can find Nat teaching at Alchemy Studio at 1300 Douglas Street on Wednesdays at 5:30pm and at Balu Yoga & Wellness at 416 First Street West on Mondays at 9:30am.
ACCOMMODATION
ROOM OPTIONS
Single and shared occupancy rates available
Rooms range from deluxe beachfront rooms to small, simple rooms and everything in between. Prices include accommodation for five nights April 7-12 2027, daily yoga/pilates and food (excluding one off-site dinner).
Flights are not included.
DELUXE BEACHFRONT KING
The best room category. Spacious with a beautiful ocean view, plenty of closet space, and a lovely terrace. Perfect for couples or anyone seeking a more deluxe experience.
US$4195 private / US$2948 per person shared
SUPERIOR KING
An extra spacious, light-filled room with a king bed. Not beachfront, but larger and brighter than our Garden Plus rooms.
US$ 3615 private / US$2629 per person shared
GARDEN PLUS KING
Spacious nice room with king bed, set in our garden area, king bed, and great but nicer than Garden with a bit more space and light.
US$3122 private / US$2368 per person shared
GARDEN KING
Lovely private room with a king bed and peaceful garden views—perfect for solo travelers seeking comfort and privacy.
US$2861 private / US$2252 per person shared
DOUBLE BEACHVIEW
These spacious rooms have two closets, with two queen beds, a terrace, and natural light. Partial beach view.
US$2803 per person shared
GARDEN BASIC
The most economical room with a queen bed, private bathroom. Located towards the back of the property.
US$2571 private / not possible to share
DOUBLE ROOM
These rooms have two closets, two double beds, nice spacious bathroom, located in further from the main resort area in | Casa Shanti | Jungle Casita | Chica. Subject to availability.
US$2455 per person shared
TRIPLE ROOM
A large comfortable room shared with two others. Located slightly back on the property with no beach view, but cozy and pleasant with individual space for each guest. There is limited availability of this room type.
US$2194 per person triple share
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
TYPICAL RETREAT DAY
What to expect daily on retreat
A balance of movement, nourishment and free time, with space to explore Tulum, enjoy the ocean or simply take the day at your own pace.
7:00 am Light Breakfast
8:30-9:45 am Yoga or Pilates
10:00 am Brunch
freetime
(Optional Extra - Grande Cenote Tour / Mayan Clay Ceremony / Mangrove Tour / Tulum Ruins Tour)
2:30 pm Snack
freetime
4:30-5:30 pm Yoga or Pilates
7:30 pm Dinner (one off-site Dinner at 8:00 pm)
8:30 pm Salsa under the stars (one night only)
**This is a sample schedule as guideline the actual schedule may be subject to changes
FOOD
MEALS INCLUDED
Light Breakfast / Brunch / Snack / Dinner
At Amansala, food is part of the journey. Serving up fresh, locally sourced meals that are as colorful and vibrant as Tulum itself. Think smoothie bowls, grilled fish, big fresh salads, and lots of veggies with flavor. The menu is designed to fuel you. Whether you’re doing a strong pilates workout, flowing through a yoga class, or just soaking up the sun. We’ve got options for everyone: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and pescatarian. Amansala believes in fresh, flavorful, and balanced meals, from the earth to your plate. Enjoy local flavors, fresh fish, lean proteins, and seasonal produce, with plenty of variety. Healthy but never boring.
Please note that the retreat food includes daily light breakfast, brunch, snack and dinner, except for one off-site dinner which will give you the chance to try one of the many wonderful local restaurants.
INTENTIONALLY SMALL
ONLY 10 SPACES AVAILABLE
With just 10 places available, we've intentionally kept Connecting to Joy small because it allows us to create the best possible experience for every guest.
With a smaller group, we're able to take the time to understand how you move, where you're at in your practice, and what will best support you throughout the retreat. Rather than teaching to a crowd, we'll be there to offer personalized guidance, refine alignment, suggest modifications where needed and support you in your movement practice.
While we'll certainly share plenty of laughs, meals and memorable moments together, one of the greatest benefits of a smaller retreat is the opportunity to receive more individual attention from us as your teachers.
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You pay a US$700 deposit to secure your spot
The remaining balance is due 10th February 2027
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