Ojas + Silence Retreat
February 11-16, 2026
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Led by Ben Kalra + Caiti Sheff with guest teacher Reeves Trivette
6 days / 5 nights of peace and vitality.
Sample daily schedule:
8:00am - Yoga
10:00am - Breakfast
1:30pm - Journaling
2:00pm - Lunch
5:00pm - Evening Yoga or Workshop
7:00pm - Dinner
8:00pm - Sound Bath or Rest
Our home for the week, Equilibrium, is a private non-profit and off the grid conservation project in the incredible mountains of the Sierra Madres, just south of Puerto Vallarta. It was built by hand over the last 20 years with the sole intention of providing a space to heal and reset. It offers an eco-luxury experience, built into the surrounding jungle with minimal disturbances to nature. The gourmet plant based fare is influenced by Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Retreat menus are customized using hand picked organic seasonal foods.
This is a partially silent retreat; we’ll spend our third and fourth days in shared silence practice. There are no strict rules, and speaking is not prohibited—rather this is an opportunity to slow down, practice self-study, explore your inner landscape, and be supported by community along the way. It’s recommended to step away from work & technology so that nature & practice can guide us into deeper states of being. This retreat is all about cultivating inner peace and Ojas (vitality).
There are only 8 total rooms on the property, so this will be a more intimate retreat with a maximum of 13 attendees.
All inclusive pricing:
*1 spot left* 2 person shared room with 1 king or 2 single beds, and private bath: $2300 per person
*sold out* person solo room with 1 king bed & shared bath with 1 other person: $2500 per person
Includes 5 nights accommodation, 3 locally sourced plant-based meals each day, purified water, tea, juice, coffee, yoga classes, workshops, and rides to & from PVR airport on February 11 & 16.
Does not include flights, massages, spa treatments.
recap video of our 2025 retreat:
Meet your leaders:
Ben Kalra and Caiti Sheff are passionate Yoga teachers in Charlotte, North Carolina. They’re also really close friends. They met years ago when Caiti secretly stalked Ben’s classes to see if she wanted to offer him a teaching job at the studio she was opening. Ben got the job, they became two peas in a pod, and began co-leading workshops, teacher trainings, and retreats together. Caiti is an expert in creative sequencing and Ben makes a good banana bread. That about sums it up for now. And the amazing Reeves Trivette will be another guest teacher on the retreat!
Testimonials from previous retreats:
“This retreat was one of the most transformative experiences of my life. Ben and the whole teaching team created space for so much learning and connecting that it felt like we made shifts within ourselves and our community with such safety. My heart was open from day one and continued that way through teaching, yoga, journaling, gorgeous nature, and so much laughter.”
“Having never done a yoga retreat, I knew I wanted my first one to be with facilitators I trust. Since the initial announcement, Ben and Caiti were clear & helpful about all that the retreat entails. We were supported with all the info we could need - recommended travel info, packing lists, shuttles, weather - all the expectations. Communication was easy & smooth. I felt incredibly supported throughout the entire journey. Ben curates a supportive, open, sincere environment that fosters growth and connection (with self & others). This retreat was intentional & made with love. I’ve never had a better experience in my life. 🙏🏼”
“This was such a wonderful experience. It was my first experience doing a retreat like this and I wasn’t totally sure what to expect but it exceeded anything I could have imagined. Not only were the logistics well handled and communicated, food was amazing, and accommodations were great, but the content and activities were incredible. Each session was so well thought out and provided space to reflect. I left with a deeper practice as well as a new support system through all of the amazing people that joined.”
“I had an honor to attend this beautiful retreat. It was so healing and life changing experience. I wish everyone can experience this. Words can't describe the love, connection, support and healing I felt! Such a great way to see the world and spend time doing things that are good for the body, mind and soul! I can't RECOMMEND THIS ENOUGH. TRULY! I look at myself differently! My heart feels so open!”
“This was a life changing experience. I took away so many beautiful memories and experiences from this trip. The people, the food, the yoga was all so spectacular.”
“I wish all beings could experience what was experienced during this retreat.”
additional photos of Equilibrium:
