MOVEMENT MECHANICS
|Gymnastic STRENGTH & Conditioning|
|Yoga & MOBILITY|
|breathwork & recovery techniques|
Join us on the sunny and beautiful beaches of Tulum, Mexico for a week-long intensive that will take a deep dive into the nuts and bolts of your movement practice. This is the perfect opportunity to focus on yourself, take your strength and mobility to the next level, and surround yourself with an amazing community of inspired and like-minded individuals.
The Movement Mechanics retreat is an intelligent, multidisciplinary movement program that will give you the tools necessary to significantly increase your strength, flexibility, and mental game. This will be an unforgettable week of yoga, handstands, gymnastics-based conditioning, and functional recovery exercises set in the lush landscape of a private villa in Tulum, Mexico, and fueled by fresh, locally-sourced food prepared for you daily.
THIS TRAINING IS FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO:
• Dramatically increase their flexibility
• Build tremendous strength using bodyweight training exercises (either in addition to or instead of weight training)
• Learn to hold a handstand or dramatically improve their existing handstand technique
• Get a mental reset from the daily grind
• Train hard with an amazing community of like-minded movers
• Break through frustrating plateaus with hands-on coaching
• Learn how to program a daily routine for themselves that is specific to their goals
The retreat is for fitness enthusiasts, acro yogis, hand balancers, coaches, gym owners, and yogis alike. It is for anyone who’s ready to rethink what they know about training, expand the limits of what was formerly possible with their body, and connect with people who are passionate about mindful movement and personal growth. Take the opportunity to unlock your physical and mental potential, train through the mountain breeze, and recover under the Spanish sun.
Highlights
• Outdoor training space with breathtaking scenery
• Private on-site cenote
• 3 classes daily: morning yoga/mobility | afternoon strength & skills | evening recovery
• Personalized attention and hands-on adjustments/corrections
• 3 fresh and locally-sourced meals daily
• Group excursion to nearby beaches and cenotes
• On-site bodywork
$1695 - Shared Double Room | $2050 - Private Room
BE CHALLENGED. BE CHANGED.
Overview
Program Outline
Strength and skills:
Handstand
Compression strength
L and V sit progressions
Beginner and intermediate gymnastics rings routines
Using parallette to build strength for press handstand and planche
Mobility:
Middle split
Increasing shoulder range of motion to improve handstand lines
Back bending/thoracic spine extension
Improving wrist extension to guard against injury
Hamstring and lower back opening
Yoga and Recovery:
Breakwork to calm the nervous system and speed up the recovery process
Partner bodywork
What to expect From Our Program
Get connected to your body, be challenged, master new skills, recover, repeat. Our three daily classes include:
Morning breathwork & mobility session
Afternoon strength and skills workshop
Evening recover/bodywork practicum
Be surrounded by a community of driven, like-minded movers. Build lasting and meaningful connections. Get inspired by your new friends.
Ample amounts of personalized attention and hands on adjustments/corrections. We’ll work with you in small groups to analyze and correct dysfunctional movement patterns.
Didactic teaching sessions offering a thorough analysis of the mechanics behind each movement, methods for building your own training programs, and how to avoid common mistakes, setbacks, and injuries.
Unlock your physical and mental potential as you train through the mountain breeze and recover under the Spanish sun.
Learn to move with precision, control, and efficiency. Working smarter, not necessarily harder, is the name of the game here. Get stronger, more mobile, and build better mind-body awareness to create lasting change.
Amenities & Activities
Be refreshed: Sleep soundly in one of the five apartment houses situated on a picturesque Spanish farm with spectacular amenities and stunning views.
Be nourished: Three farm-fresh, wholesome meals per day provided by our fantastic on-site chef. The menu is gluten-free with plenty of vegetarian options available.
Be recovered: Lounge in the sun by the fresh, mineral water swimming pool by day and relax in the sauna by night after a hard day’s workout.
Explore and discover: Go on solo hikes and visit the nearby towns.
Take a guided group tour of the farm:
Learn the local farming practices, identify local plants, and learn the history of the farm directly from its owner, Juaquim, whose family has been cultivating this land for several generations.
Group hike:
We’ll wind our way down a steep train, take a dip in the refreshing stream at the bottom of the valley, and finish in a nearby local town where you can buy the local wares and enjoy a well-deserved post-hike meal!
Take advantage of the epic outdoor recreation opportunities and photo opps in the heart of the Sierra Nevadas.
Optional Add-Ons
Relax and rejuvenate by booking a session with our on-site massage therapist.
STRENGTH, MOBILITY, RECOVERY
Accommodations
Cortijo Caseria Del Mercado is a small, organic farm located in the Alpujarras mountains of southern Spain. You’ll enjoy amazing views, eat fresh, farm-to-table meals, and train in the crisp, clear Andalucian air.
The cortijo is a unique set up in that the property is like a little village with several little apartments offering different level of privacy. Simple, yet comfortable accommodation with a communal and family feel.
Apartment DE ABAJO - (downstairs)
6ppl, 2 semi private rooms, fully equipped with kitchen and bathroom.
Apartment DE ARRIBA - (upstairs)
6ppl, 2 private rooms with kitchen, bathroom and indoor terrace.
CASA GABRIEL - (upstairs) 6ppl, 3 private bedrooms.
CASA GABRIEL - (Downstairs) 4ppl,1 dorm room.
Outside bathrooms by the pool.
CASA LOS ABUELOS - (downstairs)
4ppl, 1 semi private room, 1 private room, shared bathroom with casa los abuelos upstairs.
CASA LOS ABUELOS - (upstairs)
6ppl 2 semi private rooms, 1 private room equipped with kitchen and bathroom.
LOS CABALLOS DORM - 6 ppl, 1 big dorm with bathroom.
LOS CABALLOS PRIVATES - 5 ppl 3 private rooms, 2 bathrooms
CAMPING
We have unlimited space for camping, there are 6 full bathrooms with hot showers for the campers. Students must bring their own gear (we do have a couple of extra tents and mattresses for emergencies but not enough to provide for everyone).
Dining
Farming at the Cortijo is fully organic and biodynamic. Almonds, olive and figs are grown in huge quantities along with an array of other fruit and vegetables. Food and a cook for your course will be arranged by the farm. Three meals a day can be protein based vegetarian or with meat. Our chefs can meet most dietary requirements.
Most of the apartments have a kitchen so it's also easy for participants to cook their own extra meals if needed.
A PLACE TO FIND YOUR INNER STRENGTH
Meet Your Coaches
ARI HALBERT
Ari is a gifted teacher with a diverse education, an extraordinary eye for detail and an unparalleled understanding of biomechanics and its application to strength training and mobility. A licensed acupuncturist, holistic nutrition coach, qi gong instructor, certified gymnastics strength training coach, and registered yoga teacher with over a decade of experience, Ari brings a diverse, multi-disciplinary approach to his work and has helped many find their maximum potential in movement.
His background in engineering, in-depth studies of biomechanics, and hands-on training in human anatomy enable him to help clients recover quickly from injury, achieve greater overall stability, and build functional strength. Ari is an expert in breaking down complex movement principles in a way that is easy to digest and helps people to move with greater precision, and control.
Ari has an acupuncture practice in New York City and holds workshops internationally, teaching yoga, qi gong, and gymnastics strength conditioning. To learn more visit AriHalbert.com
NOAH JULIAN
Following a brief career as a concert violinist, cut short by a struggle with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Noah Julian began a lifelong wholistic approach to his personal health and wellness. His education and research over the past two decades has led down many areas of specialization including those related to optimal human movement.
Noah’s teaching largely involves Calisthenics (body-weight strength training) coupled with the work and teaching of Nevine Michaan of Katonah Yoga®. Noah served as co-founder of Philadelphia’s Yoga and Movement Sanctuary (YMS), as well as co-leader of YMS’s 250 hour teacher training. Noah teaches a regular class schedule (for multiple levels) throughout the Philadelphia area and can periodically be found teaching workshops and trainings throughout the United States.
MINDFUL MOVEMENT MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS
Logistics
What’s included:
6 nights accommodation on a picturesque Spanish farm in Southern Spain
3 daily classes
3 farm-fresh meals per day
A guided tour of the farm and education on farming practices
24-hour access to the outdoor, mineral water swimming pool
Evening sauna relaxation
Guided hike to a nearby town
Free airport transfers
Free Wi-fi
On-site washing machine
Housing options:
Single occupancy: $1950
Double occupancy: $1700
Dormatory: $1400
Travel information:
Shuttles will be provided to the farm from both Granada and Malaga airports in both the afternoon and evening of the 16th.
We recommend that you to use Skyscanner to find cheap flights from U.S.
Visa requirements:
Most nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival. Make sure your passport has at least one full blank page and greater than 6 months remaining before expiration.