I loved my experience in Bacalar, Mexico with Jill Knouse. Jill is so talented as a teacher, and always brings more than "just a yoga class" to every experience. Each yoga session is designed around a theme, and every pose has a connection to that theme, as well as a deeper meaning for each of us in our lives. Every class feels transformational in some way, inspiring me to look at life in a new way or open my eyes to something new. Jill would never just "teach a yoga class." She puts her all into everything she does, and really cares that the meaning behind each pose is conveyed through every movement. Jill genuinely cares about each person in her classes and retreats, and puts them together with every detail considered. In collaboration with the equally talented Tracey Coleman, teaching Yin yoga in the evenings, and the contributions and planning/coordination/translation (to mention only a few) by JuanPa, this retreat was the perfect balance of Vinyasa intensity and Yin release. The beauty and uniqueness of the location in Bacalar were part of that intentional planning put together by Jill and her team. Being in touch with nature every day, my beautiful outdoor shower, a Michelin starred restaurant (also outdoors with fresh delicious food every day), was such a needed escape from normal life. The food was amazing, the resort and the location gorgeous. Every day was a beautifully planned schedule, with flexibility to suit your needs. Thank you so much Jill Knouse Yoga for this needed breath of fresh air retreat in beautiful magical Bacalar.

Everything about this trip was fantastic- the people, the weather, the accommodations, the food, and of course the yoga!

The team did a great job communicating through all phases of this retreat. Our Habitas Bacalar was a one of a kind property with kind and responsive personnel. The food options and quality were outstanding; each dish freshly prepared and artfully presented. Our yoga sessions couldn’t have been in a more beautiful setting; lush greenery and views of the ever changing blue lagoon! Our set schedule was good with several spontaneous adventures, which is always welcome! Who doesn’t like to “mix it up”! As beautiful as the lagoon was I did find myself missing a swimming pool; somewhere to hop in for a more refreshing dip! After a week of being in the hot and humid jungle I was ready to re-enter daily life in the Midwest rested and re-energized! Thanks to Jill, JuanPa and Tracey 🫶🏻