Nestled between the tropical jungle and the pristine sandy beach of Chacala, Mexico, Mar de Jade is a premium resort destination for yoga, play, and rejuvenation.
Join Chris and Erica for an active, peaceful, laughter filled week of learning and sharing. You will leave well-rested, yet exhilarated, and ready to return to your daily life with a new perspective and tools to bring ease and calm. This retreat will inspire you to continue a consistent practice once you return home and give you the tools to establish your yoga practice as your wellness ally.

Where science meets sanctuary

with Kristin S. Friel MD, Erica McHugh E-RYT500 and Shonda Moralis, MSW, LCSW

Join us for this unique menopause yoga reset in Azores, Portugal | April 2026!

 If you are over 30 years old and feeling overwhelmed about conflicting perimenopause and menopause information, get ready to take back control!
On this retreat, we will craft an individualized plan to integrate healthy habits into life at home in a way that is sustainable, nourishing, and manageable for YOU.

• Experience the benefits of daily yoga practice, mindful eating, time in nature, connection with others, and deep rest.

• Participate in daily evidence-based menopause talks and discussion about hormones, symptoms, treatment options, and practical lifestyle shifts. 

• Learn how nutrition, exercise, mindset, stress reduction, and communication needs change during perimenopause. 

  Who do you want to have by your side on this unique retreat?
  This is your opportunity to learn how to reframe this season of life together and create the life you desire for decades to come.

Each class begins with a brief talk and Pranayama practice which will help you bridge the gap between the physical and meditative elements of Ashtanga. Jennifer and Erica will use their almost three decades of experience using the tools of Ashtanga Yoga to deepen your focus on your internal environment. By practicing with the intention to withdraw the senses (Pratyahara), you will turn what is often thought of as a Work-OUT into a Work-IN. This approach helps beginners build confidence and learn modifications in a supportive environment, while encouraging all students to turn inward and cultivate trust in their own inner teacher. As their teacher David Williams often says, “What’s important is what’s invisible.”