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Spa lobby at Palmaia

Find Your Center:
Restore, Strengthen, Explore

Welcome to Palmaia, an eco-friendly, five-star resort where the lush jungle meets the serene beach. This thoughtfully designed program offers the flexibility you need to embark on your personal journey—whether it's kick-starting your fitness routine, having fun with like-minded individuals, seeking tranquility, or all of the above. 

Itinerary*
(do it all - or very little - your choice )

Starting the day with yoga and breathing at Palmaia Find Your Center retreat in January

Wednesday 1/27

3 p.m. Arrive
4 p.m. Post-plane Pilates/Yoga
5 p.m. Grooves & Moves 

6:15 p.m. Private Welcome Reception Happy Hour

7:45 p.m. Communal Dinner

8:30 p.m. Cantana of Light Classical Music Concert

Leslie Berni teaching a HITT class at a retreat in Mexico

Thursday 1/28

7 a.m. Pranayama
8 a.m. Hatha (Gentle) Yoga

9 a.m. Welcome Ceremony
9:30 a.m. Clubbells
or Prehispanic Art Class
10 a.m. HIIT It! Workout

11:30 a.m. Sacred Resonance
(Sound Bath)

12:30 p.m. Lunch by the beach
2 p.m. Group Cenote Dip

3:30 p.m. Quantum Constellations Talk

4 p.m. Pilates Stretch & Strengthen

5 p.m. Aia Sunset Mural Painting
5:30 p.m. Mayan Ceremony

6:45 p.m. Dinner Reservations

8:30 p.m. Cozy Sound Healing

a beautiful cenote in the Mayan jungle spa at Palmaia resort

Friday 1/29

7 a.m. Sun Ceremony & Pranayama

8 a.m. Vinyasa Yoga
8 a.m. Pickleball

9:30 a.m. Full Body Movement

10 a.m. Watercolor Art Class

11:30 a.m. Cacao Ceremony

12:30 p.m. Lunch by the beach

12:30 p.m. Fermentation Class

1 p.m. Pilates Magic 

3:30 p.m. Breathwork & Meditation

4:30 p.m. Shaman Talk & Meditation
5:30 p.m. Yoga & Mindfulness

5:30 p.m. Happy Hour

7:30 p.m. Dinner Reservations

9 p.m. Nativa Beachfront Music & Drinks

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Saturday 1/30

7 a.m. Pranayama

8 a.m. Flow Yoga

9:30 a.m. Barre & Beyond
9:30 a.m. Full Body Movement
10 a.m. Art Class
11:30 a.m. Meditative Concert

1:30 p.m. Floating Sound Meditation

3:30 p.m. Earth Ceremony

5:30 p.m.Tequila Tasting & Happy Hour

7:30 Communal Dinner

8:30 p.m. Classical Piano Concert

Leslie Berni teaching Pilates at Palmaia Pilates and Wellness Retreat

Sunday 1/31

7 a.m. Pranayama

8 a.m. Pickleball 
8 a.m. Therapeutic Yoga

9:30 a.m. YogaLates & Closing Gratitude Ceremony
3:30 p.m. Gong Bath

5 p.m. Breathwork & Meditation

8:30 p.m. Meditative Concert

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*Working schedule. Subject to instructor availability. Final itinerary to be released 30 days before the event.
 

Offerings in bold for retreat participants only. Italicized offerings are recommended (it would be fun to be together for this). You do not have to do anything, or you can do everything! No guilt!

Les will teach one or two classes a day; special guests and Palmaia Architects of Life to guide others.

Private sessions with Les (text Les) and Palmaia's architects of life available (text your nomadic guide).

drone view of Palmaia where I host Pilates and Wellness Retreat

Testimonials

"This retreat was life-changing, and it's hard to pick favorites. Pilates classes, the time with a shaman, and sound bath meditations were highlights, for sure." 

"It's hard to choose one thing I liked most! I loved the balance between fitness and healthy eating, mixed with relaxation and fun on the beach. Overall, it felt like a great reset." 

"My time at the Find Your Center Pilates Retreat at Palmaia was nothing short of transformational. The retreat leaders were inspiring - knowledgeable, supportive, and truly dedicated to creating a nurturing space. The resort itself was pure magic - peaceful, restorative, and beautifully aligned with wellness. I left feeling stronger, centered, and so grateful for the experience."

"I thought the host classes balanced the Palmaia offerings nicely. Your classes were thoughtfully placed throughout the experience. I like that you offered a stretchy Pilates class after our long flights, loved the HIIT class, and how the Pilates classes progressed in difficulty. I also loved the cacao ceremony and the shaman class. Also loved my massage. It was all good!" 

"Thank you for all of the time and effort you put into planning this retreat! No detail was overlooked, and it made for a seamless trip for us guests."

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2027 Rates & Registration
January 27-31, 2027
Book early to save and secure your room! Visit FAQ page for more info.

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RATES

Rates are per person total, including taxes and fees. Payment information is below under How to Register. Round-trip airfare and airport transfers are not included (see FAQ page).

 

King Suite Single Occupancy: $3,326.00 
King or Queen Suite Double/Triple Occupancy: $2,830.00
 

​Ocean View King Suite Single Occupancy: $3,562.00
​Ocean View King or Queen Suite Double/Triple Occupancy: $3,018.00

 

HOW TO REGISTER
 

1. Make the first payment to Leslie Caney Berni
(nonrefundable / will be subtracted from the total cost of the retreat)
 

     $850 Zelle Leslie Berni 203-253-1794; leslie.s.berni@gmail.com
     $880 via credit card or Venmo (BreathePilatesandFitness). 

To PAY WITH CC, please see the credit card form on this page.

Past retreat participants, please email leslie.s.berni@gmail.com before registering.
     
2. Fill out the registration form (due with first payment). 
 

3. Email reservations@thehouseofaia.com with your room selection. Room rates and all details are specified on the registration form.
Tell them you are part of the Find Your Center Retreat, January 27-31, 2027. Give them your desired dates and room selection. Make sure to use the retreat code: 2701FINDYO.  Then pay the deposit for the first two nights--they will send you a link to pay.​ You don't need to book your room at the time of first payment, but we recommend booking shortly after to confirm your room selection/availability. (Payment to Palmaia is fully refundable before November 28, 2026--60 days before arrival).

4. Final payment is due 30 days before arrival.

email with any questions: leslie.s.berni@gmail.com ​​
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PAY WITH CC

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