Palmaia Resort
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Breathe into Strength
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Women’s Performance Fitness & Wellness Retreat with
Leka Fineman and Perla Dornellas
| Workout and Work In | Connect to your Strength | Tap into the Power of Breath
September 28 - October 1, 2023
As you arrive at the beautiful beaches of Playa del Carmen and the Palmaia resort, you'll start reconnecting to the essence of YOU. That's just how life flows here.
By the end of the first day, you start to find your inner and outer strength and remember who you are. You embrace the challenge with workouts that meet you where you are and push you out of your comfort zone. You begin to find your center, release stress, and experience a newfound joy and energy.
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You realize this is the treat you've needed – all in a place of luxury and natural beauty. As you meet other like-minded women, you feel an abundance of support.​
You'll leave feeling stronger and more confident in yourself with a clear vision of aligning yourself toward living healthy and strong. You will be equipped with tools to help manage stress and life’s changes and optimize your performance.
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Retreat Activities:
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Strength & Conditioning Workouts
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Restorative Movement & Mobility
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Yoga & Meditation
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Pool Workouts
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Hiking/ Nature Exploration
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Breathwork Sessions
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Ice Bath
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Nutritional Education and Cooking Workshop
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Creative Visioning and Exercises
Who this retreat is suitable for;
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This exceptional retreat is for those who want to reset and get back to feeling a stronger version of themselves. It's for those who want to gain confidence and be equipped to make better choices regarding their health and well-being.
This retreat is perfect for those who enjoy luxury while at the same time being pushed out of their comfort zone with an experience designed to produce immediate and lasting benefits and create deep transformation. You will be immersed within modalites (Movement, Nourishment, Restoration) that are specifically geared towards elevating your overall health and wellness, enhancing performance, and increasing your enjoyment of life.
Retreat Schedule
Day 1
Thursday Sept 28: Arrival, Welcome,
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3 p.m. Arrival, check-in, unpack, settle in
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5 p.m. Welcome dinner
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6 p.m. Intention setting
Day 2
Friday Sept 29
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7:00 am Tea/ Coffee
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7:30 am Meditation/Yoga flow
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8:30 am Breakfast
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9:15 am Depart for Hike
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12:00 pm Lunch
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1:30 pm Strength Training
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2:30-5pm Free time/ Spa services
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5:00 pm Nutrition talk/ Cooking class
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6:30 pm Dinner
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7:30 pm Beach fire circle
Day 3
Saturday Sept 30
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7:00 am Tea/ Coffee
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7:30 am Meditation/Yoga flow
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8:30 am Breakfast
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10:00 am HIIT Workout
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12:00 pm Lunch
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1:30 pm Breathwork/ Pool Workout/ Ice Bath
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4:00 pm Free time
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6:30 pm Dinner
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7:30 pm Fire Side Chat
Day 4
Sunday October 1
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7:30 Tea/ Coffee
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8:00 am Meditation/Yoga mobility
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9:30 am Breakfast
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11:00 am Retreat Ends. Depart.
Guiding Philosophy
“Living Well Retreats are the realization of a long-held vision of mine to bring together amazing women and provide a luxurious place to work out, eat delicious food, and hang out together - three of my favorite things to do. I aim to provide the feeling you experience when you give yourself the gift of renewal: physically, mentally, and spiritually. To me that is true luxury and what living well is all about”- Leka
Leka and Perla are committed to to creating an environment that enables the experience of modalities designed to produce immediate and lasting benefits and create deep transformation.
In that spirit, they are not simply desiring to bring participants on a “retreat”. Rather, they are offering a peak experience that can have a life-long effect.
Sharon
“The communal audible exhale during Saturday's morning yoga was memorable to me. I felt so connected to everyone and to my own body and mind. I loved the breath work sessions and the Ice Bath! I also really enjoyed the nutrition lesson; I learned a TON! So many things I can use in everyday life. I also loved the Strength Building sessions, and the Circle Around the Firepit on the last night.
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Racine C
“I am so glad I went to this retreat and participated in all the activities. It was a spiritual as well as a physical fitness reset for me. I needed this to jump start my connection with myself and my well being. I loved the female energy and bonding that manifests when women are together. I got so much out of it and am trying to keep up the fitness and nutrition aspects as I go about my normal life. I hope to attend every year and I highly recommend it.
Jonae
“The Living Well Retreat was truly a treat! Being there with my daughter and all outstanding women, feeling free to honestly express myself as well as listen to others who were open and honest, was a rare experience. The take-away was a feeling of happiness and knowing our culture is in the hands of many fantastic, strong women.
Your Retreat Leader
Meet Leka Fineman
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Athlete, Coach, Healthy Living Expert
​Leka has been a lifelong student of movement, mindfulness, and health. She is a five-time CrossFit Games athlete and a certified CrossFit, Weightlifting, Gymnastics, Nutrition, and XPT Performance Breathing Coach.​
Leka took her first yoga class at age twelve and has continued to deepen her practice since then. She teaches a strong vinyasa flow class incorporating pranayama and meditation.
​Leka specializes in helping women feel mentally and physically strong to navigate through and enjoy a long, healthy life. Her expertise is in providing women with tools to handle stress, mitigate the symptoms of hormonal changes, and optimize the body’s natural ability to recover.​
Your Retreat Co-Leader
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Meet Perla D’Ornellas
Holistic Health and Performance Breathing Coach
Specializing in Breathing mechanics, Movement,& Mindset
Growing up in Rio de Janeiro, Perla wanted to serve others with her passion for wellness and health.
​Perla completed Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Exercise Science while working with clients at various gyms. This pursuit led her to California in 2014, seeking more significant educational opportunities.
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​With thirteen years of experience in the health and wellness field, her goal is to help people live better lives, not just improve their fitness. Perla found that a combination of exercise, nutrition, and breathwork can lead to a path of life transformation.
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Bachelor and Post Graduate In Movement Science and Performance
Certified XPT Performance Breathing Coach
Certified Health Coach - Institute of Integrative Nutrition
You'll find Seclusion often Associated with Remote Island Resorts
Palmaia Resort
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
A natural and avant-garde beach enclave
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Awarded as the best progressive wellness and spa resort, Palmaia is
a secluded sanctuary with oceanfront pool suites, a jungle spa, and gourmet restaurants overseen by chefs trained in Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide.
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With local, plant-based cuisine along with plenty of fresh fish and organic meat options, secluded white-sand beaches, private terraces, infinity pools, and in-suite dining, The House of AïA at Palmaia stands apart from other luxury wellness retreats with a level of seclusion often associated with remote island resorts and an atmosphere of tranquility expected of a wellness retreat.
PAYMENT PLANS
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Customized payment plans are available and can be arranged by contacting Tammy Petersen directly at 312-961-3280
TRAVEL ASSISTANCE
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If you need travel assistance, please contact Barbara Khan from Pro Travel, Inc. 305-361-0707
Barbara.khan@protravelinc.com
HOTEL INCIDENTALS
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A credit card must be presented at the time of check-in for incidental charges (including spa treatments, additional excursions, alcohol, etc)
DEPOSIT POLICY
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To reserve your spot, a non-refundable deposit of $750 per person is required. The balance must be paid 30 days prior to the start date of the retreat.
FLIGHT DETAILS
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Please plan to fly into Cancun. Ground transportation is not included in the retreat price. Please contact Tammy so we can group you together on resort trips. Round Trip Transportation is extra.
ROOMMATE REQUESTS
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If you desire a roommate, please indicate this on your form upon sign up. If we are unable to pair you with one, we will adjust your rate to Single Occupancy, and collect the difference one week prior to the event.
