Sun+SHINE: Barefoot in Tulum
A NuPower Yoga + Barre Retreat · September 1–6, 2027 · Amansala Eco-Chic Resort, Tulum Beach, Mexico
The studio doors may close, but our community keeps shining. Join NuPower founder Linda Fenelon for five nights of yoga, sunshine and sea air on the Caribbean. It’s our first time practicing together again.
About the Retreat
On November 28, 2026, NuPower Yoga + Barre held its final class on 8th Avenue. For nine years, that studio was a space of healing and connection, and the friendships made there don’t end when the doors close. Sun+SHINE is our first chance to roll out our mats with Linda again, this time with our toes in the sand.
Picture your mat a few steps from the Caribbean, the sound of waves under your practice, and nothing on your calendar except taking care of yourself.
For five nights we’re trading Nashville for the white sand of Tulum. Every morning starts with yoga. Days are for nourishing meals, the beach, a swim in a crystal-clear cenote and plenty of time to rest. Evenings are for good food and good company.
Sun+SHINE: Barefoot in Tulum is for every NuPower student, whether you’ve practiced with us for years or are just getting started. Come on your own, bring a friend or bring your partner. You’ll go home rested, restored and a little more connected, to yourself and to this community.
Your Guide: Linda Fenelon
Linda Fenelon founded NuPower Yoga + Barre and spent nine years building it, teaching in it and pouring her heart into our little corner of Nashville on 8th Avenue. In that time, more than 11,000 people came through the doors for more than 17,000 classes. What started as a yoga studio became, in her words, “a community of people who showed up for themselves and for one another.”
When the studio closed, Linda said she would carry this community with her into whatever comes next, and Sun+SHINE is where that begins. Every morning in Tulum she’ll lead our practice by the sea, just as she taught us to: with deep breaths, open hearts and a community that loves seeing each other SHINE. 💛
About Amansala
Amansala started in 2002 as a four-room pop-up on a wild stretch of Tulum beach. Today it’s one of Tulum’s best-known beachfront wellness resorts. Its name comes from Sanskrit: Aman means peace and Sala means place.
Amansala calls its style “barefoot luxury, eco-chic.” The rooms were made by local Mayan craftsmen from smooth cement, Mayan stone and centuries-old wooden columns. You’ll find organic cotton sheets, a farm-to-table kitchen and open-air shalas facing the sea, the jungle or the sky. The resort sits on Carretera Tulum–Boca Paila km 5.5 and is roughly an hour from Tulum International Airport.
For more than two decades, retreat leaders have brought their communities here. It’s a village-like resort with lounge areas, a beachfront dining deck and friendly staff, and it has even been featured in Taschen’s Great Yoga Retreats.
What’s Included
Airport transfer: we’ll meet you at the airport and bring you to the beach.
Three meals a day: fresh, healthy and plentiful food from Amansala’s kitchen. Vegan, vegetarian and other dietary needs can be accommodated. One evening we’ll head out together for dinner in Tulum. That meal is on your own.
Daily yoga with Linda: practice in Amansala’s open-air shalas, with mats, blocks, straps and blankets provided.
Salsa and cooking classes: a salsa dance class and an interactive cooking class with Amansala’s team.
Mayan clay meditation and mangrove tour: a grounding Mayan clay ritual and a guided tour through Tulum’s mangroves.
Cenote adventure: a guided swim and snorkel in the clear fresh water of a Riviera Maya cenote.
Five nights’ accommodation at Amansala, in the room type you choose.
Time to rest: free afternoons for the beach, the spa or a nap in a hammock.
Not included: flights to Mexico, travel insurance, spa treatments and optional excursions. [Michael: confirm whether taxes and the resort’s daily gratuity are included in your package price.]
Room Options
Choose the room that suits you. Every room has air conditioning, a private bathroom and Wi-Fi. Pricing is available on request; see “How to Reserve.”
Beachfront King
A spacious king room with an ocean view, plenty of closet space and a private terrace. Amansala’s finest rooms face the sea, so you wake up to the sound of the waves. Book it for yourself or share it with a partner.
Superior King
A bright, airy king room that’s not right on the beach but only steps from the sea. It has more space than the Garden Plus. Book it for yourself or share it with a partner.
Garden Plus King
A comfortable king room in the garden, with extra space and lots of natural light. It makes a lovely, peaceful base for your week. Book it for yourself or share it with a partner.
Shared rooms: come with a friend, or tell us you’d like a roommate and we’ll do our best to pair you.
Double Beachview
A spacious shared room with two queen beds, two closets, a terrace and a partial ocean view. It’s ideal for friends sharing a room.
Double Room
A comfortable shared room with two beds, two closets and a spacious bathroom. It’s a great choice for friends or roommates.
Triple Room
A shared room for three, the most affordable way to stay at Amansala. It’s perfect for a group of friends traveling together.
Simple and Small
Amansala’s most economical private room, with a queen bed, a private bathroom and a closet. It’s toward the back of the property, a short walk from the beach. It’s a great pick if you want your own space on a budget.
A SAMPLE DAILY RHYTHM
This is only a sample. The final schedule will be shared before the retreat and may change.
7:30 am — Morning tea and coffee by the sea
8:00 – 9:30 am — Morning yoga with Linda
10:00 am — Breakfast
Late morning — Free time: beach, swim, spa or hammock
1:30 pm — Lunch
Afternoon — Rest and explore, or join the cenote adventure (one day of the week)
5:00 – 6:00 pm — Gentle evening flow, yin or meditation
7:30 pm — Dinner together
Arrival day (Wed, Sept 1): airport transfer, settling in, welcome practice and welcome dinner.
Departure day (Mon, Sept 6): morning practice, breakfast, goodbyes and transfer to the airport.
How to Reserve
Spots are limited and go by room type, so rooms are offered first come, first served. Please note that the $500 deposit is non-refundable.
Choose your room from the options above.
Pay your $500 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot.
We’ll be in touch with your room confirmation, the balance due date and everything you need before you travel.
Questions about room pricing? Email us at hello@nupoweryogabarre.com.
FAQ
Do I need to be an experienced yogi?
No. Linda’s classes are open to all levels, and you’re welcome to take any class at your own pace or skip one and rest.
Can I come on my own?
Yes! Lots of people do. Pick a private king room, or choose a shared room and we’ll try to find you a roommate.
Which airport should I fly into?
[Confirm with Amansala.] Tulum International Airport is about 45–50 minutes from Amansala, and Cancún International Airport is about 1.5–2 hours away. Your airport transfer is included; please send us your flight details ahead of time.
Is the $500 deposit refundable?
No. The $500 deposit is non-refundable. It holds your spot on the retreat. [Michael: confirm whether the deposit goes toward the retreat total.]
When is the balance due?
[Michael: add the balance due date. Amansala’s own group balance is due six weeks before arrival, so the guest due date should be earlier than that.]
What’s your cancellation policy?
[Michael: add your policy. Note that Amansala treats cancellations within 3 weeks of arrival as non-refundable and charges 2 nights.]
Can you accommodate dietary needs?
Yes. Amansala’s kitchen can prepare vegan, vegetarian and other menus. Let us know when you reserve.
Is there Wi-Fi and air conditioning?
Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi is available across the property, and every room has air conditioning.
Can I add spa treatments or extra excursions?
Yes. Amansala offers massages, a Temazcal ceremony, sound healing, a visit to the Tulum ruins and more, for an extra cost. [Michael: say whether guests book these themselves or through NuPower.]
Do I need travel insurance or a passport?
You’ll need a valid passport to travel to Mexico. We strongly recommend travel insurance. [Michael: confirm whether it’s required.]
Can I arrive early or stay longer?
[Michael: confirm with Amansala whether extra nights can be added at the group rate.]
CONTACT
Questions? We’d love to hear from you.
We can’t wait to practice with you by the sea. 🙏 Thank you for trusting us with your self care and for supporting a small Nashville business.
See you on your mat (in the sand) soon!
Front Desk Team
✌️+💛 NuPower Yoga + Barre