7-Day Yoga Retreats in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico in January

At 2,200m in the Chiapas highlands, San Cristóbal's indigenous Maya culture, colonial architecture, and alternative community create a deeply countercultural retreat environment. Retreats typically run 5–14 days, with daily practice sessions morning and evening, meals included, and accommodation on-site. The experience in San Cristóbal is shaped by the local culture, climate, and teacher community — making it meaningfully different from retreats at home.

A 7 days retreat is the most popular retreat length — enough time for genuine repatterning while manageable for most schedules. Most practitioners who attend a 7 days retreat in San Cristóbal describe it as one of the most significant things they have done for their practice.

Yes — January is one of San Cristóbal's best months for retreat. The climate is favourable, the landscape is at its best, and the teacher community is active. It's a popular booking period, so reserve ahead.

Browse the retreats listed on this page — each one links directly to the retreat centre for enquiry or booking. For personalised recommendations, you can also reach us on WhatsApp. We do not take commissions, so our recommendations are entirely based on quality.