SLEEP & DREAM YOGA RETREAT IN MEXICO
Dream yoga is a profound spiritual practice found in Tibetan Buddhism. Part of a series of advanced meditative practices, dream yoga focuses on using the dream state as a path to self-realization and liberation. By recognizing and working with the dream state, practitioners develop insight into the nature of reality and gain a deep understanding of its illusory nature. Dream yoga serves as both a spiritual discipline and a profound tool for self discovery, offering timeless insights applicable to contemporary seekers of meaningful spiritual and psychological growth.
We’ll use the techniques shared in this silent retreat to access the deep currents of our subconscious and redirect those “tough-to-move” subtexts in our lives. Expect to engage with frequent naps, yoga nidra, journaling, dream interpretation, and several days of silence. Seasoned retreatants and beginners alike will both benefit from this retreat.
Hector Marcel & Sachi Pettit
May 24 - 31, 2026
Chemuyil, Mexico
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Expect:
✨ Daily instruction from master teachers on how to work with dream and sleep yoga
✨ 4 guided meditation sits per day
✨ 2 guided yoga sessions per day
✨ Silence & how to use silence as a tool
✨ Plenty of downtime for napping, journaling, swimming, and personal practice
✨ Nightly fire ceremony
Where You’ll Be:
Chemuyil, Mexico is an intimate, understated jewel of the Riviera Maya—where the rhythm slows, the jungle breathes, and everything feels a little more enchanted. Just minutes from Tulum yet blissfully removed from the crowds, Chemuyil offers a slower pace and a sense of quiet magic. Here, the turquoise Caribbean, the lush Yucatán jungle, and the ancient Maya energetic field create a naturally restorative environment for deep retreat.
Your retreat sanctuary, Dora, is tucked into this tranquil landscape. Surrounded by swaying palms, jungle stillness, and curated beauty in every corner, Dora feels both grounding and elevated—a place where you can truly exhale. The property boasts its own exclusive cenote, offering a rare and sacred place to swim, float, and meditate in crystalline waters. Architecturally stunning shalas provide dedicated spaces for both communal practice and personal retreat time so you can nourish yourself completely and return home radiant, clear, and renewed.
Retreat Leaders
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Hector Marcel
Hector Marcel has been studying and practicing Tibetan Buddhism for over 25 years. He is a passionate organizational change management consultant helping executives drive transformational change in their organizations through an emphasis on culture, people, and service. He is a master teacher of meditation and Eastern philosophy, linking ancient Asian ideas to modern western systems for individuals and teams.
Hector serves on the board of the Asian Classics Institute, he is the director of the 108 Lives Project and is the president of Three Jewels. He believes that meditation opens the door to every personal achievement. Hector is treasured by his students for his immense kindness, humor, and generous wisdom.
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Sachi Pettit
Sachi is Co–Executive Director of Three Jewels, where she mentors the next generation of yoga and meditation teachers, guiding them to embody and transmit authentic Tibetan Buddhist teachings in a way that’s alive and accessible. For over a decade, she’s explored how ancient wisdom practices can transform the deepest obstacles into pathways of freedom. Known for weaving discipline and devotion with curiosity and clarity, Sachi invites students to move beyond self-limiting beliefs and step fully into their power. Her deepest gratitude goes to her teachers, who continue to reveal her path.
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Included
Fresh, chef-curated meals that reflect the beauty and richness of Riviera Maya
Yoga mats & props to use during retreat
Tea, coffee, and fruit throughout the day
Airport transfers (NOTE: please do not book flights until we send you flight time arrival requirements)
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Not Included
Airfare to Tulum International Airport
Gratuities for retreat center staff
Meditation cushions (travel cushion is recommended)
Optional add-ons such as massages
Travel insurance (optional, but strongly recommended)
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Applying for a retreat scholarship
Three Jewels will be offering one full scholarship to our Sleep & Dream Yoga Retreat for teachers, community leaders, and/or deep practitioners in the Three Jewels wisdom tradition who can demonstrate significant financial hardship.
Note that scholarship will cover all of your costs once you land in Mexico. Flights to/from Mexico are not covered by scholarship and remain the responsibility of the scholarship recipient.
We strongly consisder applications that demonstrate the following criteria:
1. Teacher or community leader: those who are actively sharing Buddhist philosophy through leading yoga or meditation classes or similar community-oriented offerings, and who are looking to take the teachings of retreat back to their classes/community
2. Deep practitioner: those who have been studying in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition for some time, especially in the Je Tsongkapa lineage of Three Jewels, and who are looking to further advance their practice and study through retreat
3. Significant financial hardship: those who could not otherwise attend retreat, even with a payment plan
If you meet these criteria, please fill out our scholarship application form and we'll be in touch to set up an interview to discuss your application further.
Applications will open in January.
