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Annual Wellness Retreat Features International Coaches, Fitness Classes, Wellness Workshops, Nourishing Cuisine & More - All Included in the Nightly Rate

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (April 30, 2026) - Velas Resorts' annual Wellnessing Getaway returns this June with an international roster of wellness instructors, coaches, and specialists who guide guests through a schedule that balances high-energy movement with deeply restorative practices. Offered at the  AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Resorts in Riviera Nayarit, Riviera Maya, and Los Cabos, the immersive wellness retreats are designed to reconnect guests with their inner energy. This year's edition introduces a refreshed concept inspired by harmony, nature, and intentional rest — a safe space to let go, breathe, and return to center. All Wellnessing Getaway programming is included in the nightly all-inclusive rate.

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit | June 11-13, 2026
 

Framed by the Sierra Madre mountains and the sound of Banderas Bay, the Riviera Nayarit edition is built around intentional movement, reflection, and meaningful reset. The retreat opens on the evening of June 11 with an Elemental Welcome Ceremony hosted by Ana Paula Domínguez, CEO of Instituto Mexicano de Yoga, grounding guests in the natural energy of the Pacific coast. Certified Pilates and Strength instructor Sivan Tayer leads back-to-back movement sessions with a Strength X Pilates class and Mat Pilates session, offering guests a thorough introduction to her approach to mindful, functional movement. Toronto-based, board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician Dr. Noam Raiter leads a workshop on Food as Medicine: Eating for Prevention, Energy, and Longevity — a practical and science-backed look at how nutrition supports long-term health. Cycling classes are led by fitness and wellness enthusiast Aisha Jones alongside Alexia Asomoza of Puerto Vallarta's Ride Lab Studio. A breathwork and ice bath session rounds out the movement programming. Germaine de Capuccini — the number one professional aesthetics brand in Spain — leads an elevated skincare ritual, A Trifecta of Purity: Cleanse, Purify & Regenerate, built on a sensorial double cleansing followed by the Tec-Exosome Cellular Renewal System. Domínguez returns to close the retreat with a Fire & Intention Closing Ceremony. The Forbes Travel Guide Five Star-rated SE Spa — the only spa in the destination to hold that distinction — is available throughout the stay, complementing the retreat experience with its signature hydrotherapy journey and wellness rituals.

Grand Velas Riviera Maya | June 13-17, 2026
 

The series continues on the Caribbean coast, where Grand Velas Riviera Maya — surrounded by jungle, cenotes, and turquoise water — hosts the Seaside Movement edition. Here, the retreat is designed to feel like a complete summer reset: high-energy and social, but balanced with genuinely restorative moments. Guests are guided by the four elements: Earth on Day 1, Air on Day 2, Water on Day 3, and Fire on Day 4 — a thread that runs from the Earth-inspired welcome cocktail to the Farewell Dinner, where guests are invited to arrive in the colors of Fire: red, orange, and yellow. Healthy breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are woven throughout. ISSA-certified running coach, marathoner, and triathlete Fany Valencia leads the Running Club each morning. Liza Lomelí — certified in Pilates, Barre, Sculpt, and Indoor Cycling — leads Sculpt and Pilates sessions. Celebrity fitness trainer Korey Rowe brings a holistic approach to Functional Training, while Ale Rubio, with over 11 years of experience in HIIT and functional training, co-leads additional sessions alongside him. Courtlyn Fazakas, founder of the women's fitness platform Life on the Court, guides Cycling and Meditation classes. Dinorah Garza, an indoor cycling coach with over six years of experience, leads Cycling and Sound Healing. Caro Valle, a fitness trainer specializing for over 9 years in bounce, leads Bounce sessions throughout the retreat. Eugenia Hernández and Jo and Fer Díaz — co-founders of NATION WELLNESS — lead the Ice Bath and Floating Meditation sessions. Dr. Danny Garza — a general practitioner with a master's degree in the Human Microbiome — leads the Longevity Workshop. Fitmingo hosts a branded Pool Party, incorporating the brand's signature elements into an afternoon experience. A beachfront Farewell Dinner closes out the retreat. The fully all-inclusive resort provides access to the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star-rated SE Spa, with treatments available at an additional cost throughout the stay.

Grand Velas Los Cabos | June 18-21, 2026
 

The 2026 Wellnessing Getaway closes in Los Cabos, where the desert meets the Sea of Cortez and Grand Velas Los Cabos offers an environment of open skies and absolute renewal. This final edition is centered on well-being in motion — integrating the energy built across the series with space for deeper rest and reflection. The retreat opens on the evening of June 18 with a Four Elements Welcome Dinner and stargazing. Izzy Martens — senior yoga teacher, founder of Yoga Humans, and co-author of Holding Space: A Guide to Mindful Facilitation — leads Vinyasa flow sessions throughout the retreat. Perla Martínez, certified in barre and sculpt with over ten years of experience in classical ballet, leads Barre and Hot Pilates. Dr. Robin Barrett — pharmacist, certified personal trainer, and wellness creator — leads a longevity workshop focused on evidence-based health, movement, and sustainable routines that help women feel and show up at their best.  Cintya Ventura — nutritionist, certified instructor, and former trainer with the Mexican Olympic Committee — guides Aquatic Element Flow and Water Cycling. Loretta Bates — ACE and AFAA-certified international fitness presenter, Zumba® Education Specialist, and certified personal trainer — hosts Family Dance and Dance classes. Raiter presents a skincare workshop on building an effective daily routine. The Summer Solstice is marked with a Floating Sound Bath at sister property Grand Velas Boutique's pool steps away. Jeny Dawson — certified sound practitioner, E-RYT 500, and founder of Zen Soul Balance in San Diego — closes the series with an Oceanfront Sound Healing session at sister property Mar del Cabo by Velas Resorts next door. Breathwork and ice bath sessions, a DJ Bonfire Party, and a closing Wellness Party complete the experience. Guests of Grand Velas Los Cabos and Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos have reciprocal access to each resort and can join classes at sister property Mar del Cabo. 

All Wellness Getaway activities are included in the nightly all-inclusive rate of each hotel. Rates start at $512 USD at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, $697 USD at Grand Velas Riviera Maya, and $853 USD at Grand Velas Los Cabos. For reservations or more information, call 1-888-407-4869, email reservations@velasresorts.com or visit wellnessing.velasresorts.com/en/wellness-getaway.

About Velas Resorts:
Velas Resorts in Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, and Los Cabos have earned 70 AAA Diamonds, including the prestigious Five Diamond Award. Other esteemed international awards for services and facilities include one MICHELIN Star for Cocina de Autor restaurant in both Los Cabos and Riviera Maya, Virtuoso's Best Family Program, Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award for SE Spa, and TripAdvisor's Top Hotels in the World, among others. Offering unparalleled all-inclusive experiences, properties include Grand Velas Los Cabos, with dramatic ocean views and unique spaces infusing every area of the resort; Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, which enjoys a long stretch of pristine beach and a dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Madre mountains; and Grand Velas Riviera Maya, offering a sophisticated resort experience in the Caribbean with jungle and beach settings. Velas Vallarta is a family-friendly resort in Puerto Vallarta, offering spacious suites, gourmet dining, and spa treatments with ocean and Sierra Madre views on 10 beachfront acres along Banderas Bay. Casa Velas is a boutique adults-only hotel located on the Marina Vallarta Golf Course where guests have beach access at Táu Beach Club, a casual, relaxed atmosphere overlooking the ocean, with a jacuzzi, pool, delectable cuisine, and an expansive event space. Mar del Cabo, a boutique hotel on Mexico's Baja Peninsula, is the only European Plan property. Opened January 2024, Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos is a new 79-suite resort and concept in the all-inclusive space. Velas Resorts was built by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, Founding President of Velas Resorts. Juan Vela Ruiz is Chief Executive Officer of the company. Explore tips, recipes, lifestyle and travel trends, and the latest news about Velas Resorts on the digital mag: www.velasmagazine.com.