You. Me. On a beach. With unlimited guacamole. 🥑
Being online has allowed us to stay connected but if you’re ready to meet up in real life with other Body Nerds…
You’re invited to…
play on the beach,
eat the best tacos,
sleep without an alarm clock
and move your body every day.
Join me May 17 – 21, 2023 in Puerto Vallarta, MX for the Mavens Retreat!
This retreat is for you if…
Life-Changing Classes
While fun is one of our main focuses, the theme of this retreat is “keeping it simple”.
“What would this look like if it were easy?”
is a life-changing question when applied to your mobility, bodywork, mindfulness and wellness.
And, let’s be honest, pretty much everything else.
✋ You’ve stopped and started with mobility more times than you can count.
😑 And you’re bored of doing the same 10 exercises you got from physical therapy anytime things flare up.
📍 You want an easy-to-follow plan that makes sense for your body, your goals, and your life.
🙈 Not hours a day of clamshells and side planks, but innovative exercises that will build strength from every angle, without getting hurt.
And that’s exactly what you’ll learn in our daily classes at the Mavens Retreat.
👇 Check out our last retreat
schedule
Our movement sessions are in the morning before breakfast with mindfulness and meditation sessions after dinner.
You’ll have plenty of time each day for free time.
*schedule subject to change
Day 1
Arrival and check-in.
Meet the rest of your new Mavens Retreat friends. After a delicious dinner, you’ll cap off the night with some gentle movement to help you unwind from the stress of travel and slip into the deepest sleep of your life.
Day 2
Building Sustainable Strength
When you know how to move smarter you can build core strength and prevent injuries just from the way you move. I’ll teach you the BIG 3 movements, foundational for a healthy (and sustainable) strength building practice.
Day 3
We’ll work on the techniques that to help you build sustainable core strength from the inside out. Plus, when you know how to start from your center, every move you do continues to build strength, instead of wearing you down. Most injuries happen because of a lack of core coordination and strength, and when you know how to move smarter, you’ll continue to get stronger in a body that is structurally sound.
Day 4
Bodywork 101
Learn how to incorporate therapy ball massage into your regular wellness routine so you don’t have to wait for a monthly massage. Consistent bodywork improves tissue health, enhances circulation and blood flow, and reduces full-body tension. (Can you say goodbye tension headaches!?)
Day 5
Tie everything you’ve learned together with your personalized mobility workout plan (aka the AmplifyU Plan) with the perfect blend of bodywork, stretching, and strength for your body. You’ll know exactly what body areas to focus on for the best results AND how to update it as you get stronger and out of pain.
optional add ons
Our concierge can help you book spa services (massages, facials etc. at the villa or in town), food tours, whale watching, snorkeling, zip lining, and any of the awesome things Puerto Vallarta has to offer!
*additional fees apply
Give yourself the gift of a relaxing and fun vacation where you won’t have to lift a single finger.
….no planning the itinerary
….no deciding when and where to eat
…no cleaning up after everyone
…no achy body from travel and sleeping on a weird mattress
I’ve got it covered.
All you have to do is show up.
The Mavens Retreat will help you reset your habits and routines so you can return home with a concrete plan to feel strong, grounded and more relaxed than ever before.
This retreat is 100% yours.
Participate in as much or as little as you want. Want to spend the day poolside reading Reese’s latest pick? You do you, boo.
We’re here to make this adventure work for you – not the other way around.
Movement classes in the morning and mindfulness at night will help you find your center again. Enjoy free afternoons to join us for group activities or to relax.
The choice is always 100% yours.
what you get
🥘 GOURMET MEALS where you’ll enjoy fresh and delicious meals prepared by an expert chef so you can forget about meal prep and planning for a few days. And yes, we will cater to any and all dietary preferences.
🧘♀️ GUIDED MINDFULNESS AND RELAXATION at the end of each day with different research-backed techniques to help you increase focus, create a deep sense of mental clarity and better manage stress, even when you get home.
📚 BOOK CLUB BEACH DAY so you can make a dent in that TBR pile and grab your favorite book to join us for a relaxing afternoon on the sand. No book? No problem! Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the beach regardless.
Plus, these bonuses:
🧖♀️ SKIN FITNESS SESSION with an expertly curated facial (products included) we’ll do together so you can pamper yourself from the outside in. You’ll be ready for your beachy no-makeup selfie (if you want)!
🛍️SWAG BAG with everything you need to stay relaxed, hydrated, and pampered!
special thanks to our sponsors
May 17-21, 2023 | Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
What’s included?
Your room, meals, daily classes, taxes, and gratuities.
What’s NOT included?
Air travel, transportation, and any additional excursions or spa treatments you decide to book (because we have those too!)
Want to bring a friend? Share your room and save. More info at checkout here.
All options can be broken up into a $600 non-refundable deposit + 2 payments when booked before March 24, 2023
No fee for the full pay and just $50, one-time, for the payment plan.
Shared
- Bring your bestie and share a private room w/king-sized or two single beds, ensuite bathroom, wifi, A/C and ceiling fan.
- Open to sharing a room with another attendee? Click here to get on the shared room waitlist.
- 🤸♀️ DAILY MOVEMENT CLASSES
- 🥘 GOURMET MEALS
- 🧘♀️ GUIDED MINDFULNESS AND RELAXATION
- 📚 BOOK CLUB BEACH DAY
- 🧖♀️ SKIN FITNESS SESSION
- 🛍️SWAG BAG
- 🍽️ VIP Lunch with Alex
- 🍫Delicious chocolate tasting
- 🎥Mavens movie night
REGULAR
- Private room w/king-sized bed, ensuite bathroom, wifi, A/C and ceiling fan.
- 🤸♀️ DAILY MOVEMENT CLASSES
- 🥘 GOURMET MEALS
- 🧘♀️ GUIDED MINDFULNESS AND RELAXATION
- 📚 BOOK CLUB BEACH DAY
- 🧖♀️ SKIN FITNESS SESSION
- 🛍️SWAG BAG
- 🍽️ VIP Lunch with Alex
- 🍫Delicious chocolate tasting
- 🎥Mavens movie night
VIP
- Private room w/king-sized bed, ensuite bathroom, wifi, A/C and ceiling fan.
- 🤸♀️ DAILY MOVEMENT CLASSES
- 🥘 GOURMET MEALS
- 🧘♀️ GUIDED MINDFULNESS AND RELAXATION
- 📚 BOOK CLUB BEACH DAY
- 🧖♀️ SKIN FITNESS SESSION
- 🛍️SWAG BAG
- 🍽️ VIP Lunch with Alex
- 🍫Delicious chocolate tasting
- 🎥Mavens movie night
Frequently Asked Questions
When is retreat?
What airport do I fly into?
Where is the event being held?
Do you offer payment plans?
Yep! You can pay a $600 deposit followed by two equal payments. Payment 1 is due February 1, 2023. Payment 2 is due March 1, 2023. Last opportunity for payment plans is February 19, 2023. There is a $50 one-time fee for payment plans. See the full terms and conditions for details.
What if I need to cancel?
There are no refunds after March 1, 2023.
I strongly recommend trip insurance (especially if you are concerned about emergency cancellation).
What’s included? What isn’t?
NOT included: airfare, and any add-ons.
What should I wear?
You don’t need shoes for meditation or movement, but will probably want at least a pair of sneakers/hiking shoes and flip flops.
Bring a swimsuit if you want to go to the pool, hot tub, or ocean.
Is this only for Movement Mavens?
Can I bring my family?
I'm not in shape! Is this still right for me?
What if I don't know anyone? Can I come alone?
Check out this video to meet some of the ladies who join me for retreats.
I think I want to do this but I’m nervous
What's it like to travel with you?
I will push you in class to work harder and laugh harder than you ever have and help you get deeply relaxed.
That being said, I also have 2763912 different variations for everything we do so that you have the best experience that feels right for you and your body.
And that’s the best part of being together in person! I can see how you’re moving and make changes in the moment so you can safe and strong in every exercise.
You can expect not to take anything too seriously – except the guacamole. Because that’s very important.
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Hi, I’m Alex Ellis
Mobility Coach and host of The Body Nerd Show
And I’m a recovering overachiever perfectionist.
I’m still a people pleaser, but in the last decade of fitness and wellness coaching, I’ve learned what strategies work to help me keep my cool, even when life is swirling like a hurricane around me.
I used to be the woman who numbed out with beer, chocolate, and mindlessly scrolling through social media.
And every time I saw someone else on an amazing vacation or exotic retreat, I always thought “must be nice”.
But then I went on a retreat. It wasn’t until the 3rd day, standing in the sunshine, that I felt what it actually meant to be relaxed for the first time in my life.
Sure, I was practicing #selfcare when I remembered, but the tiny bit of relief it would bring paled in comparison to how I felt when I deliberately spent time doing what I wanted to do.
I’m not perfect and I don’t have all the answers – but I can help guide you toward the most relaxed version of yourself. And give you all the tools you need so you can help yourself.