Mhai is not what people expect when traveling. It won’t be your marble floor, silk sheet and bamboo bedspread retreat, but, we provide an authentic experience that truly connects yogis with the island life. Mhai Yoga is the first yoga retreat hosting centre in Cuba and the only centre with a partnership with the Cuban Yoga Association. Our network with local entrepreneurs, yogis from coast to coast and the Cuban people are what make up the fabric that we are so happy to be a part of. Our goal has always been to provide yogis the opportunity to see and experience Cuba with a yoga lens.

We are happy to arrange your transport to and from the airport. Please send us a message at info@mhaiyoga.com to inquire about pricing.

The check-in time is 3:00pm and check-out is 11:00am

If you are interested in booking a retreat, check what is listed on the website through this link: MhaiYoga Retreats. If there is a specific retreat or timeframe you have questions on, send an e-mail to info@mhaiyoga.com and we will do our best to get back to you quickly!

Eduardo Pimentel, is the founder of the Cuban Yoga Association and the co-founder of Mhai Yoga. Connecting with the local community while traveling is an integral part to creating and expanding community. Practicing with Eduardo Pimentel and his students really creates an authentic experience, and it is where our passion and focus lies; yogis and fellow travellers are able to experience Cuba through the lens of yoga.

We find it important to connect with the local scene here – in fact, it is why we started Mhai yoga!

If you are interested in learning more about Eduardo, you can read up on him here

https:// www.globalmindbody.org/eduardo-pimentel-godfather-cuban-yoga/ 

Yes! There are some rules to be followed to ensure that your trip is legally compliant with US law. We have teamed up with Hasta Cuba, which serves as the middle person between Mhai Yoga and the U.S. government, to ensure that Americans can legally travel to Cuba. We have a variety of retreats being led by American teachers that have been approved as legal and compliant. Please visit our retreats section to see which one you would like to join!

We are usually booked back to back throughout the season! We recommend travellers that will be in Cuba before and or after the retreat to book a place to stay through Air BNB or Casa Particulares. This is a great way to experience Cuba on a more local level.

The easiest thing to do is arrive with your cash at the airport and do an exchange there. You will use CUC while in Cuba. Additionally, you can withdraw money (CUC) from an ATM or bank. However, if you are an American citizen, it is requested that you arrive with the cash you will need for the trip as you are currently UNABLE to withdraw money with American credit or debit cards. You can use USD or Euros to pay for activities at Mhai. Check out the below website as it provides an overview of the convertible peso, national currency, and some exchange rates. It’ll also provide a brief history on howmoney works in Cuba.

http://www.cubagrouptour.com/information/cuba/money/

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Firstly, what a fantastic question! Whatever you have in good condition that can be of use is much appreciated! The below is a list of some items that are difficult to come by in Cuba

• Brand name chocolate

• Gum (this is a huge hit!)

• • Magazines in Spanish and English
• • Kids toys
• • Batteries
• • Sanitary towels
• • Clothing
• • Music
• • Cd’s
• • Papers
• • Lighters or matches
• • Pens/pencils/markers/ crayons
• • Plan cotton underwear for women
• • Calculators
• • Yoga mats
• • Yoga straps
• • Yoga blocks
• • Yoga literature

Mhai Yoga is available from November to April for one week long yoga retreats.

From May to August we run Teacher Training, there are only 4 slots available so inquire early.

Contact info@mhaiyoga.com to receive an info pack with pricing.

You’re in the right place! Over the years, we have built a network of local connections that provide an authentic experience. My goal over the years has been to foster a network with locals to ensure that my work in Cuba is meaningful. There are a variety of activities your students can partake in while at a retreat. From salsa to the spa and anything in between, you can craft your retreat to suit your students.

Eduardo Pimentel is regarded as the father of yoga in Cuba. If you are interested in learning more about Eduardo, you can read up on him here:

http://www.sonima.com/yoga/yoga-in-cuba/

If you would like to book a class with Eduardo please contact epvyoga@infomed.sld.cu

Our max is 24 people, including the teacher and their partners; this is so that we can maintain the harmony of the group and the quality of the service we provide.

Over the years we have worked out a schedule that allows for balance, culture and practice. We believe this schedule works best – however we work with you side by side to create your dream week.