Functional Fun in the Sun
San Pancho, Mexico
March 6-13, 2027
A movement retreat in San Pancho, Riviera Nayarit
Set along Mexico’s Pacific coast in the small, artful community of San Pancho, this retreat offers space to slow down and return to yourself. Step away from daily routines for a week of functional yoga, warm sunshine, and life by the ocean.
What makes this retreat especially unique is its setting. San Pancho is a vibrant Pueblo Mágico known for its creativity, music, culture, and strong sense of community. Colorful streets, local art, incredible food, and the energy of the town itself create an atmosphere that feels both inspiring and deeply alive.
Located in the heart of town, the accommodations place you within walking distance of beaches, cafés, restaurants, and local gathering spaces. The tropical modern boutique Hotel Pal Mar blends refined comfort with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Designed as a small group experience, the retreat allows for personal attention and meaningful connection.
Included
7 nights of accommodations
2 daily yoga classes with Teagan & Sarah
Welcome dinner & farewell dinner
Yoga mats, blocks, straps
Filtered drinking water
Access to pool, beach, and town
Beach chairs & umbrellas
Beach Club Day at Tierra Tropical
Free time to relax and explore
All taxes and resort fees
Not Included
Flights
Meals; aside from the welcome dinner, farewell dinner, and beach club day
Travel insurance
Airport transfer from PVR airport
Private yoga sessions
Additional excursions or spa treatments
Alcoholic beverages
Pricing
All rooms include air conditioning, ceiling fan, Wi-Fi, private bathroom, fridge, coffee maker, filtered drinking water, and private outdoor sitting area or balcony. The suites include kitchenette.
Classic Queen Room
Single Occupancy
$2,950
Junior
King
Suite
Single Occupancy
$3,150
Standard
King
Suite
Single Occupancy
$3,350
Luxury
King
Suite
Single Occupancy
$3,650
Standard
King
Suite
Double Occupancy
$2,550 per person
Luxury
King
Suite
Double Occupancy
$2,850 per person
The Rooms
Classic Queen Room
Classic Rooms are the most compact budget-friendly option. Each room features a private terrace or balcony, a private bathroom, as well as a small refrigerator and coffee maker for your convenience.
Junior King Suite
Junior Suites combine comfort and flexibility in a cozy studio-style layout. Each features a king size bed, a couch, a convenient kitchenette, a private bathroom, and a private terrace or balcony to enjoy the outdoors.
Standard King Suite
Standard Suites offer a comfortable balance of space and privacy, with layouts ranging from open studio-style to small apartment-style units with a separate bedroom. Each suite features a king bed, a kitchenette, a private bathroom, and a private terrace or balcony. Quietly located in the backyard, they provide a peaceful setting and are a perfect choice for singles or couples seeking comfort and quiet.
Luxury King Suite
Luxury Comfort Suites are larger than the Standard Suites and provide an ideal mix of space and privacy, with layouts ranging from open-plan loft-style to small apartment-style units with a separate bedroom. Each suite includes a king bed, a couch, a kitchenette, a private bathroom, and a private terrace or balcony. Quietly set in the backyard, they offer a peaceful atmosphere and are perfect for couples or singles seeking extra comfort and peace.
Payment Schedule
All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable, so we strongly recommend travel insurance.
Deposit due within 48 hours of booking.
Shared room $500 pp, Private room $1000
November 1, 2026 - 50% of balance due
January 1, 2027 - remaining balance due
The Hotel
Meet the teachers
Sarah Koznek is a Jackson Hole based yoga and fitness instructor specializing in physical therapy informed yoga. Her classes are smart, approachable, and posture-focused, designed to help students move better in everyday life and stay active doing the activities they love.
Sarah began practicing yoga in 2007 and completed her 200-hour vinyasa yoga teacher training in Jackson Hole in 2017. She later completed the 500-hour LYT Yoga training, deepening her understanding of functional movement, biomechanics, and sustainable movement practices. Her teaching blends yoga, mobility, and strength work in a way that helps students feel capable, resilient, and connected to their bodies.
Outside the studio, Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Linguistics from the University of Washington and spent time studying and working in Spain. Her love of travel, language, and connection continues to shape the way she teaches and experiences the world.
Teagan Schweitzer has been teaching yoga in Philadelphia for 20 years and has completed more than 2,000 hours of teacher training across multiple styles, including the 500-hour LYT Yoga training. Her classes combine functional movement, intelligent sequencing, and creative exploration to help students build strength, mobility, and confidence in their bodies.
Outside the yoga studio, Teagan holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology focused on historical foodways and archaeology in Philadelphia, and graduated first in her class from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. With roots in dance and a lifelong passion for movement, she brings curiosity, warmth, and depth to every class she teaches.
A Sample Day
Coffee & fruit pre-practice group meetup
Morning functional yoga practice
Breakfast in town
Free time for beach, exploring, massages, surfing, shopping, relaxing
Optional group lunch or excursion
Evening restorative mobility yoga practice
Dinner in town with friends or on your own
FAQ
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San Pancho is approximately a 1 hour drive from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). From the airport, it’s easy to exit and find a taxi that will take you to San Pancho. Uber is also available. A taxi typically costs about $70 to get to San Pancho, Uber is typically around $40. There is also the Compostela public bus which takes you to the outskirts of San Pancho for about $3. For best transportation rates, it’s recommend to walk across the pedestrian bridge to catch a taxi or Uber from PVR.
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San Pancho is a place I (Sarah) have visited numerous times and I just keep going back. It’s easy to get to, safe, vibrant, and full of life. The people, the food, the weather, the scenery and the nature all make this a very special place. It’s a dream to share it with friends, yoga clients, and all of you!
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We’ll be staying at the boutique hotel Pal Mar, perfectly situated in the town of San Pancho just steps to the beach and main street. Click here to see more of the Pal Mar’s amenities, including heated pool, daily housekeeping, in-room drinking water faucets, complimentary beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels.
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Yes, there is Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel. Cell service is typically available in San Pancho.
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The hotel only offers rooms with queen and king beds, so there are no twin-bed configurations available. Most guests will enjoy private single-occupancy accommodations, while those traveling together may choose a shared double-occupancy room with one shared king bed.
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The beach is less than a five minute walk from the hotel.
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Massages, temezcal sweat lodge, surfing, paddle boarding, hiking, horseback riding, shopping, whale watching, snorkeling, Marietas Islands day trip, day trip to Sayulita.
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Yes. Each room is equipped with unlimited filtered drinking water. We recommend bringing a reusable water bottle to refill throughout the week.
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San Pancho has a vibrant and diverse food scene, with everything from casual taco stands and smoothie cafes to beautifully designed restaurants featuring fresh seafood, traditional Mexican cuisine, and international dishes. There are options for a wide range of budgets and dietary preferences.
In addition to the group dinners included in the retreat, guests will have plenty of opportunities to explore the town’s restaurants and cafés at their own pace. Most rooms (with the exception of the Classic Queen rooms) also include a kitchenette, making it easy to prepare simple meals and snacks using fresh ingredients from the nearby bodega and local markets.
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Absolutely. You do not need to be advanced, flexible, or “good at yoga” to join us. This retreat is about connecting to your body, nervous system, and sense of well-being through intelligent functional movement practices. We’ll offer modifications and options throughout. We encourage everyone to work at their own pace. And all yoga sessions are optional throughout the week.
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Absolutely. Many retreat guests travel solo, and there are several single-occupancy room options available. Retreats can be a wonderful way to meet like-minded people while still having plenty of space to recharge on your own. Shared meals and group activities create a sense of community, while having your own room offers quiet, rest, and privacy throughout the week.
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Yes. The retreat schedule is intentionally designed to balance movement, rest, and time to explore San Pancho at your own pace. While each day will include yoga classes and a handful of optional group experiences, there will also be plenty of free time to relax by the pool or beach, enjoy a long meal, book a massage, explore town, read, nap, or simply slow down. The goal is for the week to feel nourishing and restorative — not over-scheduled.
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Each day includes two yoga classes, one in the morning and one in the evening. On the evening of the first full day we’ll host the Welcome Dinner. On Tuesday is the San Pancho Farmers Market. Wednesday we’ll visit the beach club. And the last full day we’ll host the Farewell Dinner.
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No, there is no need for a car. If you do rent a car, there is free street parking in San Pancho. The hotel does not provide any parking. You may want to visit neighboring towns such as Sayulita, which is about 10 minutes from San Pancho and known for beginner surfing. Sayulita is also easily accessible by taxi from San Pancho.