A Mayan village, Yucatán, México · February 13–15, 2027
· 3-Day Immersion (Arrive in Mérida Friday, February 12)
Indigenous Medicine Woman Healing Retreat
A 3-day hands-on immersion in ancestral womb care. Sit with a world-renowned Mayan midwife and her daughter, alongside Mama Yaya, and learn with your own hands how to care for your womb, work with healing herbs, and release the grief your body has been holding.
ABOUT THIS RETREAT
Too many of us are living with fibroids, PCOS, endometriosis, heavy cycles, womb pain, and grief we've been told to simply live with. We're doing all the things, yet no one ever taught us how to care for our wombs.
That knowledge was never lost. It was taken from us. And it is time to bring it home.
For three days, you'll sit with the women who still carry these ancient ways, learning hands-on how to massage and tend to your womb, prepare healing herbs, and close the cycles your body has been carrying, so you can keep caring for yourself long after you return home.
Caribbean ancestral medicine meets Mayan midwifery wisdom. This is remembrance. This is your inheritance.
We chose Presidents' Day weekend on purpose: Monday the 15th is a U.S. national holiday, so most women need only one or two days off work.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN, HANDS-ON
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How to massage the womb: traditional Mayan womb massage, its history, purpose, and hands-on practice
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Medicinal herb tinctures traditionally used for womb pain, fibroids, endometriosis, PCOS, and fertility
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Ancestral Hip Closing (cierre de cadera): a ceremony to close cycles and release the grief held in the body
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Knowing your body: locating the womb, bladder, and intestines
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Recognizing the signs of a low, tilted, or retroverted womb, a fallen bladder, and displaced intestines
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Traditional care for urinary incontinence
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Guided plant walk to identify local medicinal plants
WHO THIS IS FOR
This retreat is for you if you:
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Live with fibroids, PCOS, endometriosis, womb pain, or heavy, painful cycles
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Are carrying grief, loss, or cycles you are ready to close
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Want to learn how to care for your own womb with your own hands
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Feel called to reclaim the ancestral knowledge that was taken from our grandmothers
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Are a healer, doula, or caregiver who wants to deepen your traditional knowledge
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Want a powerful, intimate experience that fits into a long weekend
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Round-trip airport transfers in Mérida (within 10 km of Mérida airport)
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Friday night (Feb 12) group stay in Mérida
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Round-trip transportation to the village (about 2 hours)
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Lodging and meals in the village
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All teachings and hands-on sessions with the Mayan midwife and her daughter
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Guidance and translation by Mama Yaya
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Pre-retreat preparation work with Mama Yaya (bonus)
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Personal help coordinating your arrival
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Not included:
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Flights to and from Mérida (MID)
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Monday night (Feb 15) stay if you fly home Tuesday (shared group stay, about $30)
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Travel insurance
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Personal purchases and extras
Sample Journey - The healers guide the flow of each day. This is a sample of how our time together unfolds.
Day 0
Arrive in Mérida + optional welcome gathering
Day 3
Closing the Cycle Ancestral Hip Closing ceremony, closing circle, and return to Mérida in the afternoon.
Day 1
Foundations We leave early for the village. Opening circle, the history and purpose of Mayan womb care, and learning the body: womb, bladder, and intestines.
Day 4
Optional Rest day before departure
Day 2
Hands-On Medicine Womb massage practice, recognizing the signs of a displaced womb, traditional care for incontinence, a guided plant walk, and preparing medicinal herb tinctures.
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INVESTMENT
Early bird: $2,250 USD when you reserve by November 7, 2026 Regular rate: $2,500 USD after November 7, 2026
$500 USD deposit secures your space.
Monthly payment plans available All payments are non-refundable Application and Alignment Call required
Deposit button: "Pay Your Deposit" → HERE
Preferred, you can also pay by:
Zelle (please inqure)
Wise
PayPal @SistahYaya
Venmo @SistahYaya
Please put your name in the payment memo.
SHARE THE MEDICINE: REFERRAL REWARD
Know a sistah struggling with fibroids, PCOS, endometriosis, womb pain, or grief? Share this retreat with her. For every woman you refer who enrolls, you'll receive $150! Just ask her to mention your name on her Alignment Call or application.
FAQ
How much does this retreat cost?
$2,250 USD when you reserve by November 7, 2026, and $2,500 USD after. A $500 deposit secures your space, and monthly payment plans are available.
Do I need prior experience in bodywork or healing?
No prior experience is required. Bring curiosity, humility, and a willingness to learn. You will receive a certificate of completion for this foundational experience; it does not confer professional certification.
What airport do I fly into?
Fly into Mérida International Airport (MID). Plan to arrive on February 12, 2027. Shuttle between Mérida and the village, plus airport transfer for lodging within 10 km of Mérida airport (MID)
Are meals and accommodations included?
Yes. All meals during the retreat— home-cooked in the village — are included, Feb 13-15. You'll be staying in shared accommodations inside a home in the Mayan village in Yucatán. This is a traditional living community, not a retreat center or hotel. Nights in Mérida on February 20 and 27 are paid separately, at a group rate expected to be under $40 USD per night.
What is Mayan Abdominal Massage?
Mayan abdominal massage, also called Sobada Maya, is a traditional hands-on practice within Maya systems of care. Here, you will explore its cultural context and learn foundational techniques through guided practice with your teachers.
What language are sessions taught in?
Sessions are taught in Spanish and English, with live translation provided throughout the week.
DISCLAIMER
Mama Yaya and the healers are traditional healers, not medical doctors. This retreat shares traditional ancestral practices for education and self-care. It does not diagnose, treat, or cure any medical condition and is not a substitute for medical care.