THIS RETREAT IS FULL. Join the WaitList by "purchasing" a RETREAT WAITLIST ticket below.

Join us for an inspiring trip to Troncones, a tranquil and beautiful beach bathed by the warm, clear waters of the Pacific Ocean. Troncones is located 20 miles from the fabulous sleepy fishing village of Zihuatanejo. We will be staying on Manzanilla Bay, the most protected and beautiful beach in Troncones at Hacienda Eden, offering oceanfront bungalows and rooms as well as air-conditioned suites. Enjoy delicious, healthy seafood and vegetarian entrees prepared by professional gourmet chefs. Each day, two yoga classes (all levels) including asana, pranayama and meditation will be offered at Yoga del Pacifico, a short walk on the beach from the resort.  Zoreh and Elise have extensive experience working with therapeutics including scoliosis.

There will be ample opportunities for rest and quiet time, or to partake in many activities such as swimming, bird watching, eco-tours with special hikes to caves, a swimming hole and a kayaking adventure on a nearby lagoon. Horseback riding, massage, shopping trips to Zihuatanejo, a boat trip to beautiful Ixtapa Island with snorkeling, and deep sea fishing are other optional activities. 

Troncones Resources:

Troncones Tour Guide

Costa Nativa Ecotours with Alejandro Rodriguez Pruneda

Isamexico Surf lessons

Zoreh Afsarzadeh, founder and director of High Desert Yoga, has been teaching yoga since 1985. Zoreh’s upbringing in Iran started her on the path of Sufism, meditation, and spirituality, and during her lifetime, she has studied numerous methodologies including Iyengar, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy, Siddha yoga, and that of the American Yoga College. Zoreh is passionate about yoga and exploring the heavenly spots in the world, so for more than 20 years, she has offered yoga and meditation retreats in inspiring locations such as Mexico, Thailand, India, Costa Rica, and Bali, as well as at various locations in New Mexico. Zoreh and her husband Charlie have created a beautiful outdoor studio, Yoga del Pacifico, on the beach in Troncones, Mexico, where she and other many well-known teachers regularly host retreats. Zoreh's joyous personality and sense of humor endear her to her students with a teaching style that is both nurturing and fun, and her teaching combines a delicate knowledge of the body that allows a compassionate authentic expression of the postures to emerge.

Elise Browning Miller has studied in India with the Iyengars on numerous occasions, and is a Senior Certified Iyengar Teacher from Palo Alto, CA. She is a Founding Director of California Yoga Center in Mountain View, CA, and a faculty member at the Iyengar Institute in San Francisco. She teaches workshops and retreats throughout the US and internationally and specializes in scoliosis and other back issues. Elise has written numerous books and has recently released her new book Yoga for Scoliosis, A Path for Students and Teachers.

Schedule Details

Saturday, February 15, 2024 to Saturday, February 22, 2025

Plan to arrive Saturday, Feb 15 in the afternoon and leave Saturday, Feb 22 after 12 noon. The last class ends at 9:30am.

For more information:

Zoreh Afsarzadeh: Email charlieyzoreh@yahoo.com or yogainfo@highdesertyoga.com

Elise Browning Miller:  ebmyoga.com, 650-493-1254

Travel and Arrival

• A valid passport is required to enter Mexico.
• Visas are not required for Mexico.
• Destination airport is Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa (ZIH) Airport.
• Ground transportation provided to hotel and back to airport.
• Private travel insurance is highly recommended.

Price Options

Double occupancy: $2800 per person; $1800 non-refundable deposit

Single occupancy: $3550 per person; $2550 non-refundable deposit

• Double occupancy ocean-front room
• Transportation to and from airport
• Breakfast and dinner each day
• All yoga sessions

Your deposit holds your space. Balance is due by November 15, 2024.

Cancellations: Before Nov 15, 2024, a $75* cancellation fee will be charged.

After Nov 15, 2024, your deposit will only be refunded (minus $75* fee) if your place is filled from a waiting list.

Please read the full cancellation policy when you register.

* 2.9% non-refundable transaction fee added at checkout. This fee is non-refundable in addition to the cancellation fee.

If paying by check, please "purchase" Pay-by-Check ticket, then email yogainfo@highdesertyoga.com for instructions and mailing address.