Sick and tired of not knowing what you’re doing in meditation?
Ready to finally crack the code?
Want to end 2024 on the highest of notes?
Join Light Watkins in Mexico for his annual New Year’s Eve meditation and restoration retreat.
Receive the most comprehensive instruction available, plus ongoing support and like-minded community, in stunning Chacala, Mexico this New Year’s Eve.
This retreat checks all the most important boxes for what a meditation retreat should be.
You’ll be right on the beach ✅
You’ll get comprehensive training ✅
You’ll be among like-minded new friends ✅
You’ll have amazing food ✅
You’ll have plenty of free-time to relax ✅
You’ll leave feeling like a new you ✅
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Learn how to master meditation directly from Light Watkins
Cultivate a natural high through your daily practice
Enjoy morning yin yoga, sunset swims, spa services, or just lounge in a hammock
Be nourished with three delicious, locally-sourced meals a day
You’ll have hammocks, pools, and a hot tub at your disposal
Enjoy inspiring afternoon dharma talks on a variety of spiritual topics
Connect with like-minded people from all over the world
What you will learn during the retreat:
✔️ Exactly what to do when you sit down to meditate. I’ll help you take ALL of the guesswork out of the practice
✔️ The nature of the mind and how to effectively settle your mind in meditation
✔️ How to consistently go beyond your thoughts so that you’ll never struggle with the “monkey mind” again
✔️ The best way to correctly track your progress as a meditator so that you know that your meditation is working
✔️ How to troubleshoot your experiences post-training to become a self-sufficient meditator
✔️ And SO much more!
After this retreat, you will NEVER again have to wonder if you’re meditating the right way.
All-Inclusive Accommodations
These photos are representative of the various room types, just to give you a sense of how they are appointed—but the actual rooms may vary from what you see in the photos.
Single (Ocean view) - $4,395
Single (Garden view) - $4,195
Single (Guest) - $3,995
Twin (Ocean view) - $3,595
Twin (Garden view) - $3,395
Twin (Guest) - $3,195
Quad - $2,595
* You are responsible for your flight and transportation to the center. Once you arrive, all of your meals and instruction are included.
(All you need is a $750 deposit to register)
You will also get the following bonuses…
BONUS #1: Free, ongoing support directly from me (Value: $997)
✔️ You will be able to message me about your meditation for a minimum of 2 years.
✔️ If you have ANY roadblocks or questions about meditation, just shoot me a message and I’ll make sure you never get stuck and always make progress in your practice.
BONUS #2: Access to my private online community exclusively for Vedic Meditators (Value: $597)
✔️ You will gain permanent access to Light’s private online community for Vedic Meditators around the world so that you don’t feel lonely on your meditation journey.
✔️ You will have access to a monthly Zoom call exclusively for Light’s students, where you will be encouraged to ask questions about your experiences and meditate with Light. This ensures you keep making consistent progress in your practice.
✔️ You will gain access to an archive of past meditation talks and support sessions, and search it for answers to questions you may have about your meditation experiences.
BONUS #3: Access to my 108-Day Meditation Challenge for ongoing accountability (Value: $108)
✔️ You will gain permanent access to my 108-Day Meditation Challenge to keep you accountable for your 108 days of meditating, so you increase your chances of consistency a hundred fold
✔️ You will be able to connect with other Vedic Meditators around the world who are also on the challenge and help each other stay consistent.
BONUS #4: You’ll receive over two years of check-in emails from me (Value: $997)
✔️ I will personally send you weekly check-in emails to make sure you continue getting the most from your meditation practice beyond the training, and to answer your questions before you even have them.
✔️ Because I’ve personally worked with thousands of students since 2007, I’m able to accurately anticipate concerns and questions along your meditation journey, and use simple stories and analogies to help keep you motivated and consistent.
BONUS #5: Unlimited FREE future trainings (Value: $4185)
✔️ You will be invited to attend Light’s future trainings as a refresher - for FREE. Wherever Light is teaching his basic meditation training, you are invited to join.
✔️ Each time you hear the knowledge again, it will sink in even more and you will gain new insights into your practice. You can also ask Light questions regarding your most recent experiences and receive real-time answers during the training.
To sum up…
Your price does not include:
Flights
Transfers to retreat center (this can be arranged through the retreat center)
Airport arrival and departure taxes
Specialty beverages (this is an alcohol-free experience)
Additional nights accommodation
Here’s all you get:
✔️ My Comprehensive Vedic Meditation retreat, PLUS…
✔️ BONUS #1: Ongoing support directly from me
✔️ BONUS #2: Access to my private community for Vedic Meditators around the world
✔️ Bonus #3: Access to 108 days of accountability
✔️ Bonus #4: Over TWO years of check-in emails from me
✔️ Bonus #5: Unlimited FREE future trainings.
Total value: $8,279
(All you need is a $750 deposit to register)
Contrary to popular belief, meditation doesn’t make you soft…
Instead, it empowers you.
Once you start meditating every day, it’s almost impossible to remain in situations that don't match your deserving power, because you can help but see the situation for what it is.
This becomes your superpower!
There are many more benefits, and together they mark a pivotal moment in your life: the shift from guessing what your intuition says to clearly understanding and following it.
You’ll also gain independence from meditation apps and videos. You can meditate anytime, anywhere—just sit, close your eyes, and go.
After meditating, you’ll feel as refreshed as if you'd slept for hours, though it's only been 20 minutes.
Your challenge will no longer be finding time to meditate; it might be to stop yourself from doing it too much!
And though you’ll want to tell everyone, I suggest letting your practice speak for itself. The consistency will make you bolder, and others will naturally become curious about your changes.
I feel happier, more alive, less angry, less stressed, and more able to laugh easily. Best thing I’ve ever done for myself!
— Ro S.
I decided to try meditation because of high stress and lack of sleep. It has 100% helped me. Meditation has become critical to my day, it's up there with eating and breathing. I would recommend Light’s course to anyone and everyone!
Nikki B.
I came out of the classes eager to meditate twice a day and I have not only consistently done it, but I look forward to my meditation sessions.
— Nicolas S.
After struggling to adopt a regular meditation practice for years, thanks to Light, I now know why my previous attempts were not successful. I have a deeper understanding of how to develop consistency and I am confident that my new practice will become a vital component of my day-to-day life and overall lifestyle. I have already benefitted in many ways after only 3 weeks - better sleep, less anxiety, and a general feeling of being more relaxed.
— Lara T.
FAQs:
How much is the deposit? There’s a $750 deposit, and the balance is not due until the fall.
What time does the retreat start and end?
The retreat starts at 5pm on Dec 29th, 2024 and ends at 8am on Jan 4th, 2025, local time.
Who can attend?
Everyone! Beginners. Anyone wanting to learn Vedic Meditation. Even experienced meditators who don’t enjoy their practice.
Who should not attend?
Anyone who is not interested or unwilling to participate in the meditation instruction and daily inspirational talks. Anyone who is not able to go the entire week without consuming alcohol. Those who find it difficult to be in natural environments (where you may cross paths with a spider, mosquito, or some other bug from time to time).
How much meditation will I have to do?
Just a few hours of instruction a day. And there will be plenty of free time to hang, swim, get spa treatments, and enjoy the location.
When should I plan to arrive at the center?
If you are traveling across multiple time zones, we recommend you fly into Puerto Vallarta a day or two earlier to accommodate jet lag and settle in before the retreat starts.
How do you assign the rooms?
Rooms are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis, depending on when you paid your deposit. If you leave your deposit now, you will get the best selection of rooms.
What airport do I fly into?
The easiest way to reach the town where the center is located is to fly to Puerto Vallarta International Airpot (PVR), which has non-stop and connecting flights from most major US cities. The center is about a 90 minute drive from there, and we can organize the airport pick-up for you.
Don’t see your question?
Email us at pilar@lightwatkins.com or click here to book over the phone.
Meeting Light was one of many steps which helped re-direct my life towards a more meaningful and rewarding path.
— Jimmney K.
His meditation teachings lead me to a daily practice that I love so much that I change plans throughout my day just to get my meditation in.
— Wendy B.
I'll be approaching my third week practicing the twice-a-day meditation. It's been...an incredibly intuitive and easy approach to something that may seem so elusive.
It does not compare to using a guided meditation app, which I've tried before
— Carlos V.
After this class, I have been telling everyone that they should meditate. It is something that you need to experience for yourself because you can't really put into words how the class makes you feel. When Light comes back to Chicago, I know his class will be full!
— Danielle W.
I can certainly say I am sleeping better as a whole, and actually function much better on the days when I don't get as much sleep as many of us would like.
— Marianna F.
I've spent a lot of time dabbling in different types of meditation over the years, but nothing has ever really stuck. I was searching for a technique that would resonate with me about 6 years ago when I lived in Chicago and stumbled upon one of Light's intro sessions. I can honestly say that this has been one of the best investments that I've ever made in my life. You aren't just taking a 4-day course and that's that. You are provided with ongoing support, a mentor, a wonderful community that you can be as involved or uninvolved in as you want, and the opportunity to retake the class at any time in the future. My only regret is not having started 6 years sooner.
— Jennifer J.
Light was extremely adept at explaining how to meditate, the rationale behind each instruction, and the result it would produce. Even though I just completed his class about a couple of weeks ago, I already feel better throughout my days, think more clearly, and am able to better adapt to the challenges that arise on any given day.
— Ben H.
If, like me, you've been using meditation apps to learn to meditate, my suggestion is to just stop and take Light's course (4 days, 1.5 - 2 hrs/day). No matter how good the apps are, there's no comparison to having a talented, expert meditation teacher in front of you to teach you and answer your questions. He takes the frustration out of meditation and gives you the tools to be self-sufficient in your daily practice. After taking his course, I feel liberated and empowered to achieve the benefits I've been seeking through meditation.
— Sharon W.
When I decided to learn mediation from Light, I knew it was going to be life-changing. However, I had no idea how life-changing it would be. Light is patient, caring, insightful, and helpful throughout the entire process. He is so knowledgeable about meditation, the plateaus, the frustrations people have, etc., that he is able to help anyone through those frustrations when they arise and help them understand that it is part of the process. Light helps you let go of the judgments surrounding whether you are doing it correctly or incorrectly
— Caroline G.
(All you need is a $750 deposit to register)