Stillpoint
A Retreat for Mindful Movement
Oct 21–25, 2026
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Restore resilience from the inside out
This retreat is designed as active recovery— a reset grounded in how the body and nervous system actually restore themselves.
Led by Dr. Alyssa Herrera-Set and Dr. Grace Tan, the movement and mindset sessions draw on current research and years of clinical practice. Each experience is built to downshift stress responses, rebuild physical resilience, and help you understand why certain practices work—not just how to do them.
Days follow a deliberate rhythm: guided sessions balanced with unstructured time to swim, walk the shoreline, listen to the ocean, or sit quietly with a book. Rest here is not passive—it’s supported, intentional, and deeply human.
This co-ed retreat offers space to recalibrate—physically and mentally—so you return home steadier, clearer, and better equipped to meet daily life with renewed capacity rather than depletion.
What's Included
- Morning and afternoon Pilates based movement sessions - led by Dr. Alyssa Herrera-Set
- Daily Inner Strength, Focus, and Calm: Skills Workshops led by Dr. Grace Tan
- Daily craft activities to wake up your creativity
- Accommodations and workshops in a beautiful private home
- Ground transportation to and from airport and for local excursions
- 3 daily chef prepared meals
- Daily comforts - towels, high speed internet, morning coffee, filtered water, air conditioning, afternoon bartender on site
Zihuatanejo
Zihuatanejo is a beachside town with fishing town roots on the Mexican Pacific coast. Visitors enjoy the beautiful beaches, vibrant market, and friendly locals. Just a bit south of the resorts of Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo has maintained it’s traditional feel with more Mexican tourists than American.
Classes and accommodations will be in a beautiful, secluded, cliffside home. Participants will stay in one of the beautifully decorated suites each with private bathroom, ocean views, and air conditioning. There are two pools on premises as well as sunbathing beds and a hammock.
We will have access to the Punta Garrobo beach club and tennis courts.
This retreat may be for you if:
- Taking a break from the regular pulse of your daily routine would bring renewed energy to your life
- You are looking for a retreat that addresses both your physical and mental health
- You know that pausing for reflection and gratitude is important but guidance would give you the motivation to make it happen
- You are curious about Pilates taught by a physical therapist
- You are curious about strength, focus, and calm workshops led by a psychologist
This retreat may not be for you if:
- You want a day that is fully scheduled and programmed
- You are looking for a workshop that ask you to share your reflections
- You want an alcohol-free retreat
Daily Schedule
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Optional sunrise walk
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Coffee, fruits, and nuts
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Pilates
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Breakfast
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Inner Strength, Focus, and Calm: Skills Workshop
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Lunch
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Free time and optional excursions
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Sunset Pilates
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Dinner
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Evening craft
Planned Excursions
* Weather permitting
Day 2
Local beach, beach club, or tennis courts
Day 3
Town outing
Day 4
Playa Larga/Puerto Paraiso
Photo credits: zihuadreams.com & lonelyplanet.com
Meet Your Guides
Dr. Alyssa Herrera-Set
Physical Therapist, Pilates teacher
Dr. Alyssa Herrera-Set is a physical therapist, board-certified Sports Clinical Specialist, and nationally certified Pilates teacher. Alyssa’s movement background is in dance, gymnastics, and snowboarding. What she loves most about her role as a physical therapist is the opportunity to help people of all ages and backgrounds to feel more comfortable in their bodies and confident in their movement. She’s an avid world traveler and is passionate about creating experiences that encourage mind-body connection, as well as self, environmental, and interpersonal curiosity.
Dr. Alta-Grace Tan
Psychologist
Dr. Alta-Grace Tan, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist is a Los Angeles–based clinician who has been in practice since 2001, working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Her approach focuses on helping people build inner strength by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and shifting them toward more balanced, believable thoughts that support emotional resilience. Through mindfulness and self-awareness, she offers practical tools that foster clarity, self-compassion, and lasting psychological well-being.
Authentic, delicious, healthy Mexican food prepared by Chef David - trained by his abuela and culinary school.
Cost & Accomodations
Prices listed below include the full retreat experience: accommodations, activities, meals, beverages including coffee and alcohol, and airport transfer.
Flight is not included.
Suite 1
1 King Bed, Bathroom, Sea View, Terrace, Plunge Pool (Main House)
Single Occupancy: $4200
Double Occupancy: $5800
Suite 2
1 King Bed, Bathroom, Sea View, Terrace (Main House)
Single Occupancy: $3600
Double Occupancy: $5200
Suite 3
1 King Bed, Bathroom, Sea View, Sea View, Terrace (Main House)
Single Occupancy: $3600
Double Occupancy: $5200
Suite 4
2 Double Beds & 4 Twin Bunk Beds, Bathroom, Sea View, Terrace (Main House)
Single Occupancy: $3200
Double Occupancy: $4800
Triple Occupancy: $6000
Quad Occupancy: $6800
Suite 5
1 King Bed, Bathroom, Sea View, Terrace (Upper House)
Single Occupancy: $3600
Double Occupancy: $5200
Suite 6
2 Double Beds & 4 Twin Bunk Beds, Bathroom, Sea View, Terrace (Upper House)
Single Occupancy: $3200
Double Occupancy: $4800
Triple Occupancy: $6000
Quad Occupancy: $6800
Suite 7
1 King Bed, Bathroom, Sea View (Annex)
Single Occupancy: $3000
Double Occupancy: $4600
Amenities available at an additional cost:
Massage: $80 USD per person for a 60-minute session, and $120 USD per person for a 90-minute session.
FAQs
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Yes. However, we cannot guarantee a completely gluten free, kosher, halal, or nut free environment.
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Yes, high speed internet is available.
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Yes, participants must be 18 or older.
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Yes, the van will leave from the ZIH airport at 3:30pm. We will make a stop at a local grocery store where you can buy your personal snacks. If you arrive in Zihuatanejo early, we can meet you at the local grocery store.
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No, the retreat location is booked only for the days that we are hosting the retreat.
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There will be alcohol on premises. No smoking or illegal drugs allowed.
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Unfortunately, no.
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Travel cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. Medical insurance covering international travel is strongly recommended. Participants are responsible for securing their own insurance coverage.
The retreat organizer is not responsible for medical expenses, travel interruptions, or related losses.
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Airfare is NOT included.
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Two swimming pools, Community Beach Club and Tennis Court, Gated Security, Daily Housekeeping, Wifi, Toiletries.
Each room has air-conditioning, private bathroom, hair dryer, towels, sheets.
Laundry service is available for $25 USD per load.
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No, we welcome all movers and we are able to accommodate various fitness levels. You must have clearance from your medical doctor to handle medium intensity exercise as well as the challenges of travel. Please note that the house has stairs and wet floor surfaces. Exercises will require you to get on and off the ground.
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These workshops are designed to reset and soothe your nervous system using simple, powerful practices that allow for repetition and deeper integration—benefits that are often hard to achieve in a typical weekly session.
We will discuss topics such as:
What is mindfulness?
What are mind traps, negative self-talk or habits of thinking that keep us stuck?
The power of breath work
Activities will include:
Progressive muscle relaxation
Regulated breath work
Mindfulness exercises
Guided visual meditation.
Positive affirmations exercises
The workshops are not meant to replace therapy but are designed to complement it.
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This is not a sharing-based group , it’s a skills-based workshop. You can participate fully without talking about personal experiences.
Cancellations and Refund Policy
This retreat is a travel-based experience with non-recoverable costs incurred immediately upon registration.
All payments made are non-refundable.
This policy applies regardless of reason, including illness, personal emergencies, travel delays, or changes in circumstances.
“Cancel for any reason” Travel Insurance is strongly recommended
If the retreat is cancelled by us for any reason, all monies paid to On the Move will be refunded. On the Move is not responsible for the cost of flights or any additional retreat-related costs.
If one of the retreat facilitators is not able to participate, On the Move reserves the right to substitute instructor(s) and/or activities, while preserving the intention and purpose of the retreat.