Puerto Vallarta Retreat with Eyal Shifroni and Sharoni Fixler

Join Eyal Shifroni and Sharoni Fixler in the heart of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for an immersive exploration of yoga through meditation, asana, pranayama and philosophy—cultivating presence, understanding and inner space.

February 23-28, 2026
*Arrival February 22

We warmly invite you to share a dedicated week of practice with us.

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Location

Held in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, a resort town on Mexico’s Pacific coast in Jalisco state. It is known for its beaches, watersports, art, culture and tourism scene. Its cobblestone center is home to boutique shops, art galleries and a range of restaurants. Puerto Vallarta is easy to get to, with most Canadian and American airlines flying direct.

Accommodation

Casa Dulce Vida is in the heart of Puerto Vallarta, located just blocks from the El Malecón, the beach, popular shopping and restaurants. The Casa is a charming, rustic, and unique family-owned villa that has hosted our community's retreats for over 25 years. There is a private swimming pool onsite and the top deck has one of the best sunset views in town. The Casa was designed after an Italian Villa, with spacious rooms, 14 foot ceilings & tall arched windows. It is a collection of 7 separate unique suites each with a kitchen and private entrance. Accommodations are shared and included in the retreat price. Wifi is available at the Casa.

To stay at the Casa prior to or post retreat, please reserve with them directly: www.dulcevida.com

An immersive week to refine your understanding and feel the power of consistent, dedicated practice.

Prefer a little more rest and leisure?
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Join us for the February Getaway at the Casa the week prior.
Saturday, February 14 – Saturday, February 21

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Your Teachers

Eyal Shifroni

Eyal first encountered yoga as a child but began studying it consistently in 1978 through the Sivananda method. In 1982, he began his study of Iyengar Yoga and has since dedicated his life to thinking, writing, and teaching yoga. He directs the Iyengar Yoga Center of Zichron-Ya’akov in Israel and leads workshops both locally and internationally.

In 1988, Eyal made his first journey to RIMYI in Pune to study directly under Guruji, B.K.S. Iyengar. For many years, he returned annually to study with the Iyengar family for a month at a time. In 2009, Mr. Iyengar awarded him the Senior Intermediate III certificate.

During his visits to RIMYI, Eyal met and studied personally with Mr. Iyengar. They shared meaningful discussions while Eyal translated two of Guruji’s books—The Tree of Yoga and Light on Pranayama—into Hebrew. Mr. Iyengar also offered him personal feedback during his final certification assessment.

Eyal currently holds a Senior Intermediate Level III certificate. He regularly conducts workshops in Israel and abroad and leads teacher training programs at his center. To date, he has published eight books on yoga and continues to study and write on both the practice and philosophy of yoga.

As one of Israel’s most senior Iyengar teachers, Eyal remains active in the Iyengar Yoga Association of Israel (IYAI), where he has long contributed to teacher education and certification processes.

Beyond his yoga teaching, Eyal holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology – and taught Computer Science in Israeli colleges for many years.

Sharoni Fixler

Sharoni resides in Calgary, Canada and is the founder and Director of CIY. She began her yoga studies in 2002 and met Faeq Biria in 2007, who profoundly inspired her in the subject. Sharoni has taken many trips to study with Faeq and Corine Biria at Blacons, Chaise Dieu and various places in North America, Asia and Israel. She completed her teacher training under Margot Kitchen and continues to work locally with Norman Sjoman on the advanced asana practice. Norman is a Sanskrit scholar and studied with Yogacharya BKS Iyengar in the late 1960s, before RIMYI (Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute) was founded. Sharoni currently trains with Corine Biria and Jawahar Bangera and has taken multiple trips to Pune, India, to study with the Iyengars.

Sharoni has a degree in philosophy and has a lifelong interest in spirituality and human potential. She brings intensity, enthusiasm and joy to her teaching and encourages dedication and insight. Sharoni believes in the transformative power of the practice to illuminate our living.

She serves as an assessor for the Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada (IYAC) , a member of the Education Round Table and President of the Board of Directors. Sharoni is also a mentor for apprentices and teachers in Calgary. She was a demonstrator and editor for Eyal Shifroni's book, Props for Yoga IV: Backbends. Sharoni holds a Level 3 Iyengar yoga teaching certificate.

Schedule

Sunday, February 22
2:00-6:00pm | Arrival and Check In
6:30pm | Dinner and Welcome

Monday, February 23 | Practice Schedule Begins

Wednesday afternoon (after morning asana) and evening off for rest and sightseeing

Saturday, February 28
7:00-10:00am | Pranayama and Asana
10:15am | Brunch
11:00am | Check Out and Departure

Wednesday is an afternoon/evening off for rest and sightseeing after morning asana. Participants will be responsible for arranging their own lunch and dinner on this day. In previous years, participants have ventured to Boca, Yelapa, San Sebastian, Sayulita and Bucerias for the afternoon. Participants have also enjoyed the Vallarta Botanical Gardens which has beautiful grounds to explore and a restaurant serving up delicious options for lunch. Puerto Vallarta has a number of interesting shopping places, market choices and dining options. There is also a recommended massage studio nearby that participants have enjoyed on the day off. We are happy to organize reservations or ride shares for those who would like to see the area.

Meals

We serve two nourishing meals each day, lunch and dinner (fresh and vegetarian) to sustain practice.

Participants will be responsible for arranging their own lunch and dinner on Wednesday after the morning asana. Dinner will be served on the arrival day and brunch will be served on the departure day after the asana practice.

Fresh, washed fruit is available throughout the day along with self-serve tea and water. All fruit, vegetables and food is washed/cooked with filtered water and microdyne. We are able to provide options for all dietary restrictions. Please advise us in the registration form if you have any restrictions/sensitivities.

Suggested Equipment

Please bring the following for practice: 1-2 dense blankets, yoga mat, water bottle and writing material. Bolsters, chairs, straps, foam chip blocks, wood bricks and extra blankets will be provided.

The climate is tropical and semi-humid with an average temperature of 29C. Please bring comfortable, casual and light clothing. Shorts or tights and t-shirts or tanks for practice. It can be cool in the early morning and in the evening, a light sweater may be required.

Please bring insect repellent (if you are sensitive to mosquitoes) and sunscreen.

Additional Info

Laundry can be taken to a trusted contact - a 10 minute walk from the Casa.
A group gratuity of approximately 950 Pesos ($55 USD) per person will be collected to thank the Casa staff. Additionally, gratuity for the chef is welcomed and left to your discretion.
Karma duties are asked of each participant and include meal set up/take down.

Travel

February is part of the high season in Mexico. Many airlines fly direct. Seat sales do come up every so often.

Please contact us if any help is needed with travel arrangements. After clearing customs at the Puerto Vallarta airport, look for the airport cab/transportation kiosk outside of the terminal when exiting. Use official taxis only, do not go with anyone saying they can give you a free ride. Purchase a one-way fare per person to the casa address below. Please show this address to the cab driver, as much can be lost in mispronunciation. The fare will be approximately $30-35 USD.

Casa Dulce Vida
Calle Aldama #295
El Centro
Tel: (011) 52-322-22-210-08
Email: liveit@dulcevida.com

Health Insurance: It’s recommended that travel insurance be obtained. Some credit cards automatically cover you with travel insurance.
Immunization: Please check with a travel clinic in your city about recommended immunizations.
Money: The official currency is the Mexican New Peso. USD is accepted in most places. There are ATMs close to the Casa. We recommend bringing some Pesos or USD as ATMs periodically run out of money.

Registration + Pricing

$1950 USD per week

Pricing includes classes, accommodation and mentioned meals / refreshments. Limited to a group of 20 students.
Registration Deposit = $950 USD (due upon registration)
Final Balance = $1000 (due January 15, 2025)

To secure your space please submit your registration deposit and registration form via the buttons below when registration is open. If we are at full capacity we will notify you immediately and your deposit will be sent back to you. These retreats tend to fill up quickly. Waitlist names will be taken in the case of cancellations and we will contact you if/when a space becomes available.

Cancellations
Participant cancellations up to 60 days are subject to a $100 USD admin fee and within 60 days of the retreat are subject to waitlist availability and/or a $250 USD admin fee.