Yoga Beach Retreats * Samadhi In Paradise
Puerto Plata: "The Silver Port" Dominican Republic
Lifestyles Tropical Resort on Cofresí Beach of Puerto Plata, the "Silver Port" of the Caribbean island of the Dominican Republic, has operated hospitably, beautifully, exceptionally since 2002. We discovered it in 2021 and have returned there every year, with and without retreat groups!
The weather all year 'round is high 70's to mid-80's, with tropical breezes wafting over lush green foliage, the hills and ocean waves within your tranquil, peaceful, friendly view.
Each winter we escape to our Dominican Republic happy place, trying out different rooms and suites each time. To our sun-splashed beaches, pleasing breezes, pool and beach cabanas, free bars and restaurants with delicious cuisines. There we revel in our mellow, spacious time: in our choice to breathe, stroll, swim, journal, nap, meditate, eat, drink, and read. To play! To restore! To indulge our senses, to love our "one wild and precious life" to the max!
I love this balancing act of indulgence and relaxation with AM/PM yoga in paradise. I love basking in my wine-dine, freedom-loving, hedonistic yoga retreat. Because of the yoga, swimming, and beach walks, I eat like a beast and still return stronger, slimmer, more energized yet more relaxed.
This winter we'll do DR beach retreats twice at our favorite happy place:
November 10-15, 2026 - details below
January/February, 2027 - dates TBD
We customize these boutique retreats for each group. We'll share Welcome and Farewell Dinners plus twice daily yoga (optional to attend). In between, you will have free time to relax, book an excursion or a massage, or attend resort events. We can help you book dinner reservations, and suggest excursions. We may also find it fun to book some of these together.
Each retreat is unique in client needs, as we draw from Vinyasa, Slow Flow, Yin, Restore, Yoga Nidra, and other meditations. When there is student interest we've done AcroYoga, and partner Thai Yoga. We will take 1-14 students per retreat, by application, to let us customize each retreat.
Our AM and PM yoga might be indoors or outdoors, on grass, terrace or beach, or in AC. We'll bring our own mats and a pareo or sarong to double as a yoga strap.
Who We Are:
Mary Aranas is a former NYC based actress, a full-time Yogi since 2002. She's a Certified Yoga Therapist, Reiki Master, Health and Transformational Coach, and Empathy Coach. She teaches Flow Yoga, Yin, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Sound Meditation, AcroYoga, Thai Yoga Bodywork, Meditation.
Raul Aranas performs sound healing guitar meditations for Concerts in Motion. He may accompany some Savasana and Nidra meditations. (FB/IG Concerts In Motion)
Included in Price:
* 6-Days/5-Nights room with Balcony, AC, Fan, In-Room Coffee/Tea
* 6 Days/5-Nights All-Inclusive, including VIP Restaurants + Bars
* VIP Airport transport RT to/from POP Airport ($100 RT value)
* VIP pools, beaches, and cabanas throughout Resort
* VIP booking access for dinners, excursions, spa
* Wi-fi in VIP areas + 1 hour/day in room (24 hours Presidential Suites)
* AM/PM Yoga & Meditation customized for group
* Welcome call with Mary
Not Included:
* Airfare to Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP)
* Spa Treatments, Excursions, Gift Shops, Town Shopping
* Gratuities: $1 + $5 bills are great for optional service tips
* Wi-fi in-room (after 1 hour/day: Week/1-day/3-day plans)
* Travel Insurance to protect your travel plans
Retreat Pricing:
* $2100 Single Presidential Suites
* $1900 Double Presidential Suites
* $1700 Single Tropical or Cofresi Junior Suites
* $1500 Double Tropical or Cofresi Junior Suites
Maximum: 1-14 registrations total, subject to availability
Deposits (Non-Refundable)
- $300 deposit reserves your spot
- Balance due: October 10, 2026
- Refund policies/dates available by request
- Please purchase travel insurance to protect your trip
Accepted payments (in order of preference):
1. Zelle: Mary Aranas; 917-842-7974, or MaryAranas@yahoo.com
2. Venmo: Mary-Aranas, Link here
3. Paypal link here
4. Check: (NYC in person, or email for mailing address)
*For PayPal or Venmo, please use a bank balance versus credit card and select "send money to friends" to defray fees, if you can.
To Register, email Mary with:
Email, Name, Single/Double/Triple Occupancy & Deposit
Email with Interest in Jan/February
As plans/dates get set, my monthly ENews will update you. You may also ask to be on my Retreats Updates list for the earliest retreat info updates.