Immerse yourself in knowledge, connection, deep relaxation, and an astounding peace. We are honored to invite you to join us in the Self Exploration to Paradise Retreat of South of Puerto Vallarta in Mismaloya. This unique retreat is hidden in the Sierra Madre Mountains, tucked away along the shoreline of Banderas Bay.  The land here has a rhythm that nourishes the soul. Beaming with radiant life, away from the constant noise of modern life, it allows one to come back to self. You are whole no matter what you’re struggling with.  Now is the Time to Settle Deep into Relaxation and Set your Intentions while we Recharge our Batteries.

Self Exploration to Paradise is here to restore the balance between mind, body and spirit.  Nickole Thornton Gonzales and Colleen Soliven-Lopez are incredible guides through ancient yoga traditions, meditation, Ayurveda, + Sound Healing.  All four modalities aligned to nurture your entire being. When we are not immersed in the practices we will step out the door of Villa Mis Rocas Estate and discover one of the most beautiful beaches called Colomitos, a short stretch of sand with legendary beauty. No roads lead to Colomitos Beach, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. The clear sparkling waters will make your heart sing.

We’ll also spend an afternoon visiting a small town Quimixto, which includes a hike to a waterfall in the mountains. On the new moon we’ll do a sunset paddle to Los Arcos to see the Bioluminescence.  Plus, visit another local cove beach and have time to shop in Puerto Vallarta.  Lastly, a short hike to swim in a beautiful waterfall swimming hole and explore The Botanical Gardens to swim in a lovely clear river.

Our goal is for you to tap into the infinite trust within your heart and feel expansion blossom.

Meet Your Teachers

OM! Nickole Thornton Gonzales is the founder of NW Ayurveda, Yoga, and Massage in Seattle, Washington. Nickole is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner for 24 years and Yoga Instructor since 2009.  Her style of teaching is authentic traditional Hatha, slow flow, with a focus on alignment through the Sivananada lineage. Nickole travels to various Yoga and Ayurvedic centers across the United States, Mexico, and Canada providing lectures, workshops, retreats, consultations, plus, Panchakarma.

Nickole graduated under the teachings of Dr. Vasant Lad at The Ayurvedic Institute where she was employed in the Panchakarma department for 8 years. In 2008, Nickole continued her Ayurvedic journey to India and studied Advanced Ayurvedic Assessments with Dr. Lad’s Guru Kula Program and attained Sivananda 200 hr Yoga Certification.  In 2019, she compled her 300 hrs Advanced YTT at Sivananda Bahamas rounded out her 500 hr teacher training experience.

Nickole enjoys sharing her love of Ayurveda in a way that is applicable to everyday life. She looks forward to assisting you with prevention, longevity, healthy body, mind, and digestion.

OM! Colleen Soliven-Lopez is a dedicated Sound Healing practitioner known for her innovative and inclusive approach to wellness. With a passion for creating transformative experiences, Colleen has collaborated with yoga instructors and reiki practitioners to offer immersive Sound Baths that nurture mind, body, and spirit.

Her expertise includes facilitating individual sound healing sessions as well as dynamic group experiences for a wide range of audiences—including corporate teams, schools, and private events. Always exploring new frontiers in healing, Colleen has recently introduced aquatic sound healing sessions, where participants experience the restorative power of sound while floating in a swimming pool.

Colleen’s mission is to make sound healing accessible, memorable, and deeply rejuvenating for all who seek harmony and renewal.  She is traveling from the East Bay, California to be your guide.