ZENAGAIN WELLNESS RETREATS
Lora Calcara
Botanical Artist
Renowned botanical artist Lora Calcara will be facilitating a meditative and intuitive art session, where nature’s beauty becomes a channel for self-expression. Through the joy of working with plants and natural elements, Lora guides you in creating a multimedia journal cover—a meaningful keepsake to document and remember your journey in Yelapa.
Nurturing the soul and feeding the imagination, Lora is inviting you to slow down, embrace small moments of beauty, and deepen your connection with nature and self.
Alana Pierce
Yoga Instructor
We are so thrilled to introduce you to the lovely Alana Pierce.
Alana is a seasoned yoga instructor, women’s health practitioner, and (retired) vegan chef, bringing a wealth of experience and heart to her practice.
She teaches yoga from a place of deep love and intention, blending traditional yoga philosophy with a modern understanding of anatomy. Her classes feature intelligent and creative sequencing, a focus on the breath as a tool for energetic transformation, and an abiding connection to nature, all living beings, and the universe.
An E-RYT 500 teacher with over 1,000 hours of training, Alana also specializes in mobility, pelvic floor health, and women’s wellness.
This spring, Alana will join us as our primary yoga instructor, guiding morning Vinyasa Flow and evening Yin Yoga sessions to create a balance of invigorating and calming experiences. In addition to teaching, she will bring her culinary expertise as our assistant chef, adding a special touch to our retreat.
Rita Benevides
Resident Massage Practitioner
Rita has been a licensed massage practitioner since 1999. Her signature massages are a blend of Swedish, Esalen and Hawaiian lomi lomi paired with warm stones to give a unique and wonderfully healing massage. Rita will be in high demand so remember to book your sessions early!
Sessions are 60 minutes/ $100
Naomi Pareja
Medicine Woman
Naomi is a fifth-generation Mayan-descended Medicine Woman, deeply honored to carry the sacred wisdom of her lineage. Her formal training weaves together teachings from Peruvian, Egyptian, and Seneca Wolf Clan traditions, creating a unique blend of ancient practices that guide her work.
During this retreat, Naomi will lead daily Opening Ceremonies inspired by the chakras and nature’s elements.
These ceremonies are designed to support healing, exploration, and self-discovery, providing a sacred space for participants to connect more deeply with themselves and the natural world.
Naomi’s practice includes rituals such as chakra illumination, shamanic journeying, soul retrieval, extraction, mediumship, intuitive channeling, and Oracle readings. She combines these ceremonies with shamanic counseling to help individuals navigate life’s transformations, uncover their inner truth, and restore balance in their lives.
With deep respect for the natural world and spiritual realms, Naomi is dedicated to guiding others on a journey of healing and empowerment. Together with her, participants will co-create a sacred space for growth, self-discovery, and alignment of body, mind, and spirit.
We are so thrilled to have Naomi with us for this very special Mexico retreat!