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Ollinyotl Weekend Wellness Retreat

  • PriceMXN 2,500-8,000 per person (approx USD 147-471)
  • AmbienceRustic hillside retreat centered on ceremony and group workshops
  • DurationWeekend programs, typically 2-3 days
  • Rating★ 4.5

The Ollinyotl Weekend Wellness Retreat runs out of the Ollinyotl holistic center in the hills above Malinalco, State of Mexico, and packages the center's individual offerings into a scheduled two-to-three-day program. The retreat centers on the temazcal, a traditional indigenous sweat-lodge ceremony, combined with yoga and meditation sessions, guided nature walks in the hills around Malinalco, and group workshops on well-being topics.

A weekend retreat program in the hills above Malinalco built around temazcal ceremonies, yoga, and meditation in a rustic holistic-center setting, run on a scheduled Saturday-Sunday format.

The Ollinyotl Weekend Wellness Retreat runs out of the Ollinyotl holistic center in the hills above Malinalco, State of Mexico, and packages the center's individual offerings into a scheduled two-to-three-day program. The retreat centers on the temazcal, a traditional indigenous sweat-lodge ceremony, combined with yoga and meditation sessions, guided nature walks in the hills around Malinalco, and group workshops on well-being topics. Facilitators leading the temazcal are trained in the ceremony's traditional protocols, while yoga and meditation sessions are led separately as part of the daily retreat schedule. The setting is rustic rather than luxurious, reflecting the holistic center's hillside location and its identity as a grounded, ceremony-focused retreat rather than a polished resort program. Accommodation for the retreat is basic and shared with the center's group facilities rather than private hotel-style rooms, and participants should confirm sleeping arrangements when booking. Because the retreat runs on fixed scheduled dates, generally Saturday through Sunday, booking ahead is required rather than joining spontaneously, and group size for the temazcal portion may be capped. The program suits visitors seeking an immersive, ceremony-centered introduction to Malinalco's wellness scene over a short weekend rather than a day-visit spa treatment.

Treatments

  • Temazcal sweat-lodge ceremony
  • Yoga and meditation sessions
  • Guided nature walks
  • Group workshops on well-being

Good to know

Hours
Scheduled weekend sessions, generally Saturday-Sunday

Location

Cerro del Ciriaco 11, 52440 Malinalco, Méx., Mexico

18.9497, -99.4972 View on map

Highlights

  • Temazcal sweat-lodge ceremony as the retreat's centerpiece
  • Yoga and meditation sessions across the weekend schedule
  • Guided nature walks in the hills around Malinalco
  • Group workshops on well-being topics
  • Fixed scheduled Saturday-Sunday format

Tips for visiting

  • Book well ahead, since the retreat runs on fixed scheduled weekend dates rather than daily
  • Confirm accommodation arrangements before booking, as lodging is basic and shared
  • Bring comfortable clothing for yoga, walking shoes for the nature walks, and a change of clothes for after the temazcal
  • Ask about group size limits for the temazcal ceremony when reserving a spot

Frequently asked questions

How long does the retreat run?

It typically runs as a two-to-three-day weekend program, generally Saturday through Sunday.

What is included in the retreat?

The program includes a temazcal ceremony, yoga and meditation sessions, guided nature walks, and group well-being workshops.

Is accommodation included?

Basic shared accommodation is part of the retreat's group facilities; participants should confirm sleeping arrangements when booking.

Do I need prior yoga or ceremony experience to join?

No, the retreat is designed to accommodate first-time participants in both the yoga sessions and the temazcal ceremony.