Not at all. All movement offerings are designed for a range of bodies and experience levels.

You are always invited to honor your own pace.

Yes. Many guests come solo. We will create a warm community environment and you will have many chances to connect with others at your comfort level.

Meals are plant based and designed with care.

After you register you can share your specific needs and we will work with the culinary team at Kaaba Luum to accommodate whenever possible.

The retreat is intentionally intimate. We are capping registration at approximately 15 guests plus the facilitator team.

The Early Bird Special is available from November 24 through December 31, 2025.

Guests who register in this period receive 10 percent off the total retreat price, regardless of which payment option they choose.

Yes. The Early Bird discount applies to all payment methods, including the Standard Payment Plan, the Payment Plan with Deposit, and Pay in Full.

The Standard Payment Plan divides your retreat cost into three equal payments.

• Payment 1 is due at checkout

• Payment 2 is charged 30 days later

• Payment 3 is charged 60 days after your initial payment

All payments are processed automatically to the card on file.

This plan starts with a 400 dollar deposit, followed by three payments that each equal one third of the remaining balance.

Payments are charged automatically at 30, 60, and 90 days after purchase.

Yes. Your deposit is fully refundable for two weeks from your purchase date.

After two weeks, the deposit becomes nonrefundable and will be applied toward your retreat balance.

Payment dates are fixed and automatically processed according to your plan.

If you need to update your payment method, you may do so before the scheduled charge date.

Your refund amount depends on when you cancel, regardless of which payment option you use:

• Cancel by January 15, 2026
  Full refund of all payments made.
  (Deposit is also refundable if within two weeks of purchase.)

• Cancel between January 16 and February 29, 2026
  Fifty percent refund of payments made.
  Any remaining installments will be canceled.

• Cancel after February 29, 2026
  No refunds.
  

*Any unpaid installments must still be completed.

Your installments secure your reserved room and retreat placement.

After February 29, 2026, preparations and venue commitments are already in motion, so all outstanding payments must be fulfilled.

Yes. You may transfer your reservation to another woman or community member at no extra cost.

All transfers must be submitted in writing and approved by the Essence of Joy retreat team.

No. Airfare is not included in the retreat price.

You are responsible for your travel arrangements to and from Tulum, Mexico.

Yes. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance that covers trip interruption, emergency medical needs, and unexpected changes. This helps protect your investment should any unforeseen situations arise.

If a scheduled payment fails, you will receive a notification to update your payment method.

A new card or other payment method must be provided within a short timeframe to keep your reservation active.

In most situations, your payment plan cannot be changed after purchase.

If you have a special circumstance, please reach out to the retreat team and we will review options on a case by case basis.

No. Reservations are not transferable to future retreats. Transfers are only available to another individual attending this retreat.

Yes. Once your payment is processed, your spot is secured. You will receive a confirmation email with details about your room type, payment plan (if applicable), and next steps.