What happens when you step away from the noise for seven days? No phone, no schedules, no endless to-do list. Just permission to be.
Join Dave Porter for a week of yoga, reflection, connection and renewal at Mar de Jade, set between tropical jungle and the warm Pacific. It's the kind of place where you slow down whether you meant to or not.
This isn't about escaping your life. It's about making enough space to hear yourself again.
Who this is for
Come because you love yoga. Because you need a break. Because you're at a crossroads. Or because seven days on the Pacific coast of Mexico sounds pretty damn good.
Some guests practice five times a week. Some haven't been on a mat in years. Most don't arrive knowing exactly what they're looking for, and that's fine.
Just arrive. We'll take it from there.
What the week gives you
Every morning: yoga overlooking the ocean. Powerful vinyasa with breathwork, meditation, stillness and great music. It challenges you when you need it and gives you room when you need to soften.
Through the week, Dave brings in his work as a life coach with workshops and honest conversations about where you are, what's no longer serving you, and what comes next.
And there's plenty of time to do absolutely nothing.
- Move your body every day, in a way that meets you where you are
- Get honest about what's not working, with someone who's done it himself
- Leave with real clarity on your next chapter
- Arrive a stranger, go home with people you'll still be talking to next year
- Come back rested, stronger and clearer
The place
Mar de Jade
For more than 40 years, Mar de Jade has been combining wellness, sustainability and real community impact right on the Pacific. Most of what's on your plate comes from their organic farm. The staff come from the town, and the retreat gives back to it.
It's a place with real heart, and that's why we keep going back.
See it at mardejade.com and read their Google reviews.
Rooms and pricing
Choose your room. Prices are per person for seven nights, all-inclusive (see below).
Ocean Room
Closest to the water. Wake up to the Pacific.
- Solo$4,100
- Share with 1$3,050 ea
- Share with 2$2,500 ea
Garden Room
Set back toward the jungle. Quieter, greener, cooler in the afternoons.
- Solo$3,700
- Share with 1$2,800 ea
- Share with 2$2,300 ea
Guest Room
The simplest option. Same food, same practice, same week.
- Solo$3,150
- Share with 1$2,500 ea
Ocean and Garden rooms come with a king bed or two full beds. Tell us your preference when you book. Three-person rates are for the two-full-bed rooms.
Traveling solo but happy to share? Let us know and we'll pair you with another guest at the shared rate.
What's included
- Seven nights at Mar de Jade
- Three farm-to-table meals a day
- Daily yoga, meditation and breathwork overlooking the ocean
- Life coaching workshops and group experiences
- Full access to the beach, pools and retreat facilities
- Plenty of open time that belongs to nobody but you
Pacific coast of Mexico · Intimate group
The week
How the days run
- EarlyOptional sunrise beach walk or meditation
- MorningBreakfast · Yoga
- MiddayLunch
- AfternoonFree time: swim, walk, book a treatment, or nothing at all
- Late afternoonWorkshop, meditation or group experience
- EveningSunset on the beach · Dinner together
Some days look different. The dinners run long, and most people say those conversations were half of what they took home.
Your guide
Dave Porter
For more than 25 years, Dave has been helping people find their way back to themselves, on the mat and off it.
He co-founded CorePower Yoga in 2001 and helped grow it into one of America's biggest yoga communities. Then he went home to South Africa and built YogaLife in Cape Town. Today he's a yoga teacher, life coach and retreat leader in California.
What shapes his teaching most is the life he's lived: reinvention, relationships, fatherhood, sobriety, building businesses and letting them go, starting over in new countries. He knows real change takes more than knowing what to do.
His classes are strong, soulful and accessible, with plenty of humor.
What people say
"The sense of community, laughter, connection, joy and tears that I got from Dave's retreat nourished me in deep ways that I didn't know I needed. It could not have been better."
Thao P.
"Dave's ability to hold space for everyone with presence and compassion is rare. The sweat lodge ceremony was one of the most powerful experiences of my life. Every moment was a gift."
Greg C.
"This was a huge reminder of who I am at the core. The week gave me the strength and tools to tackle the life choices and conversations I had been putting off."
Alex G.
"The trip was amazing and perfect in every way. I loved moving so seamlessly from the hard work of yoga, soul searching and breath work to the fun and laughter of the beach."
Kim A.
"A great mix of yoga, philosophy and breathing. You created an environment to stimulate the most amazing truthful bonds between all of us. I have never experienced so much kindness and love."
Monique M.
"Spending a week with you and the group you created has really created a shift in me. I came home with immense gratitude, and this week I have felt lighter, almost floating."
Erin H.
This is for you if:
- You want a full week of real practice, not resort yoga
- You need a proper break, not a holiday you come home tired from
- You're at a crossroads and want space to work out what's next
- You're coming solo and open to new friendships
- Seven days by the ocean in Mexico sounds like exactly what you need
This is not for you if:
- You want a five-star resort with room service and nothing asked of you
- You want every hour planned
- You're not willing to look honestly at your life alongside others
How it works
Book.
Choose your room and pay the deposit. It takes about two minutes.
Get ready.
We'll send travel details, a packing list and airport directions. Questions go straight to Dave.
Show up.
Seven days on the Pacific, and a week that belongs to you.
Book your spot
Rooms go in the order people book. Choose your room, pay your deposit, and the rest is handled.
If you're still deciding or have any questions, just message Dave.
FAQ
Do I need yoga experience?
No. Dave meets you exactly where you are on the day.
Can I come alone?
Most people do. Many leave with friendships that last well beyond the week.
Is it intense?
There's depth and there's lightness. There's work and there's play. And there's plenty of time to lie on the beach and do nothing.
What's the weather like in late April?
Warm and sunny, around 80–85°F (27–29°C), with comfortable evenings.
Is there Wi-Fi and phone signal?
Yes. Wi-Fi covers the property, but cell service can be limited in some areas.
Any extra costs once I'm there?
Only spa treatments, massages, alcohol and gratuities. Everything else is covered.
What if I have questions before I book?
Message Dave directly. He'd rather talk than have you guess.