Who is eligible?
People living in North, Central or South America who could not attend the event without financial assistance.

Guidelines for applying:
Financial Assistance is made possible by the generous contributions of donors in our Ren Xue community to the Waves of Change Financial Assistance Fund. 

It is intended to help those truly unable to attend the event without financial support. We ask that you refrain from applying if you have the necessary funds in the form of savings or if you can find other means of assistance through family or friends.

How much does the retreat cost with financial assistance?
Participants will pay a reduced rate of $500 USD per person to attend. 

What is the process when you apply for financial assistance?

1 Apply using this link by November 5th 2026. 

2 Receive an email about whether or not you’ve received financial assistance by November 13th.

3 Once financial assistance has been confirmed, you’ll need to follow the payment schedule listed below. 

Financial Assistance Schedule

November 5th 2026
DEADLINE TO APPLY
For financial assistance (FA).

November 12th 2026
RECIPIENTS NOTIFIED
If they have received financial assistance by email.

November 18th, 2026
DEPOSIT DUE
Deposit payment must be received by this date.
DEPOSIT DUE $250 USD

December 20th 2026
FINAL PAYMENT
Final payment must be received by this date.
BALANCE DUE $250 USD

This retreat in Mexico will take place at Casa Tonalli, a beautiful retreat center surrounded by hills and nature. This space feels very serene making it an ideal place to relax, recharge and be inspired.

Casa Tonalli is 1.5 hours drive (63km) from the city of Toluca and 2.5 hours drive (113km) from Mexico City.

Venue Address:

Casa Tonalli
Carretera Tenancingo-Zumpahuacan Km. 7.3
Santa Cruz los Pilares
09230
Zumpahuacán
México

Click here to find it on Google Maps

Transportation:

Public Transport from Mexico City

From Observatorio bus station, you take the Flecha Roja company buses to Tenancingo de Degollado (approximately 2 hours.) From here, you take a taxi to the retreat center (15 minutes.)  

Public Transport from Toluca Airport

This is the closest airport to the venue. From here you take a bus to Tenancingo de Degollado (approximately 50 minutes) and take a taxi to the center (15 minutes.) 

Organized Transport from Mexico City Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez)

We’ll offer a private minibus to and from the airport straight to the retreat center for an additional cost. The bus will leave the airport at 3pm on February 25th and leave the center at 1pm on March 4th. It takes 2.5 hours to/from the airport without traffic.

If you’re interested in the minibus, you can ask to receive more information about this when you register.

For anyone arriving the night before, there are various hotels near the airport. A lower cost option is the Izzzleep Capsule Hotel which is inside the airport. If you're arriving the day before, you can take an Uber from the airport, however if you're going into the city late at night, we recommended taking a pre-paid taxi.

As we’re in a mountainous area, temperatures vary greatly between day and night so please pack accordingly. In February and March, the average temperature varies between highs of approximately 28°C / 82°F and lows of 9°C / 48°F. Bath towels will be provided. 

We recommend bringing:

• A blanket for sitting meditations, for cooler morning / evening sessions
• The center offers chairs, thick mats and cushions, but you’re also welcome to bring your own
• Comfortable clothing 
• Flip flops and a bathing suit for the pool 
• Socks / slippers for the halls (no shoes are worn inside)
• A sunhat / something to provide shade as you move around the site during the day, if you’re sensitive to the sun (there isn't much shade on the pathways around the venue)
• A water bottle, thermos for hot water 
• Something to take notes on 
• Earplugs (for sharing a room comfortably, if needed.)

The retreat includes 3 meals per day and a tea break mid-afternoon. Traditional Mexican food will be offered. On registering, you can let us know if you have any food allergies / restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, etc.) 

You’re also welcome to bring snacks or any foods you’d like to supplement the meals with if you feel you’ll need them during your stay.

Arrival on Friday 15th
1:00pm-5:00pm registration
6:00pm-7:30pm dinner
7:30pm-9:00pm welcome talk with Norberto & group healing
Departure on Friday 22nd
9:30am-11:30am closing talk
11:30am lunch & end of retreat

Retreat Daily Schedule:
7:00am-8:00am Session 1 - Yuan Qigong Learning & Practice
8:00am-9:30am Breakfast
9:30am-12:30pm Session 2 - Norberto's Session
12:30pm-2:30pm Lunch & Rest
2:30pm-4:00pm Session 3 - Yuan Qigong Learning & Practice
4:00pm-4:30pm Tea Break
4:30pm-6:00pm Session 4 - Special Topics & Group Activities
6:00pm-7:30pm Dinner
7:30pm-9pm Session 5 - Yuan Qigong Practice

Departure on Friday 22nd

You may notice that many of the suggestions for preparing for a Ren Xue event encourage you to be in a "relaxed, calm and natural" state. Feeling this way is necessary for you to be able to integrate new insights and grow, and also for your safety.

If your mental state is unstable or highly changeable and it is not within your ability to return to a calm state, we would advise that this is not the time to attend a Ren Xue event. The kind of mental states which are referred to here include but are not limited to the following;

• severe depression
• strong fluctuations of mood
• mania
• disturbing or racing thoughts
• feelings of unreality
• extreme sleep disturbance
• paranoia
• feeling unsafe due to thoughts of self-harm or others feeling unsafe around you
  addiction
• extreme and uncontrolled anxiety
• or other significant mental health issues or disorders.

If, however, you are comfortable that your mental health is relatively stable and that you can bring some clarity to any internal mental or emotional challenges that may come up as you reflect and work on your life, you are very welcome to participate, and may experience much benefit.

If you had a severe condition in the past or are currently experiencing a mild to moderate mental health disorder, we encourage you to get support and connect with our trained staff to discuss your situation privately. If you have any questions or would like to talk to a qualified teacher, please reach out to our retreat coordinator, Lula: lula@renxueamericas.org
If you have decided that you would like to take part, please know that if you feel challenged or overwhelmed or have questions over the course of the event, you will have the support of experienced teachers as well as a loving community and Qifield. Most of us experience challenges as we learn and practice Ren Xue, so please know that we're all here to support each other.

The health and safety of everyone at the retreat, and those who have compromised immune systems, we ask that you please follow our health policy for the retreat.

ON RETREAT

• Classes and talks will be held both indoors & outdoors 
• Masking is optional

We would ask you to stay home if you become unwell and/or develop symptoms of a cold or flu, regardless of COVID testing results.

IF YOU BECOME UNWELL DURING THE RETREAT

• We recommend that your emergency contact (on your registration form) is someone who could come to Mexico to support you, if needed. 

• If you need medical support, you will have to pay for it upfront, so please have cash or a card for these expenses. If you have travel insurance, you may be able to get reimbursed afterwards. 

Thank you for ensuring that the retreat is a healthy experience for everyone. We look forward to being with you in January!

If you have to cancel your reservation, please do so as soon as possible. Once a portion of the payment has been made, a percentage will be applied as an administration fee, depending on the date of cancellation. 

If you cancel before December 15th, 2026, you will receive your full payment minus a percentage of the administrative fee.

If you cancel after December 15th, 2026, you will receive the full payment minus a cancellation fee of $40 USD and a percentage for administrative expenses.

Please note: 

• If you leave the retreat before the end for any reason other than a medical emergency, Covid or death of a family member, you will not receive a refund of the payment made.
• If you leave the retreat due to an emergency (medical, Covid or death in the family) you will receive a refund of the retreat payment minus a $50 USD cancellation fee and a percentage of administrative costs. 

REN XUE of the Americas reserves the right at any time to require that a participant leave the retreat if it is determined that the participant’s behavior is either excessively disruptive or dangerous to self or others. In this case, all retreat fees are non-refundable.

Cancellation by REN XUE of the Americas

In the event of circumstances forcing RXA to cancel the event, RXA will notify all participants as soon as possible and refund their full payments, including deposits.

For questions about the retreat, please contact our event coordinator Lula Dolz lula@renxueamericas.org / Whatsapp: +52 95 41 68 77 01