Planning a yoga retreat in Puerto Vallarta, lessons learned and tips | Tyona Vallejo - 006

Season #1 Episode #6

Tyona Vallejo is a yoga instructor, mind and life coach in Rancho Cucamonga, California.  She is hosting her second retreat in October of 2017 in Puerto Vallarta.  Working directly with the resort, she has taken a do-it-yourself approach and has lessons learned and tips to share with others looking to embark on a destination retreat.

In this interview, we discuss:

  • Growing her Instagram following
  • How expensive tripods and photo equipment aren’t needed
  • Her first local retreat and why she recommends starting near by
  • Lessons learned from her first retreat
  • Payment systems and collecting money, tips for conversion in the cart process
  • How she used giveaways on Facebook to increase her reach
  • Collecting email addresses and why it’s not just about the current product or sale but builds a base for future offerings
  • Having an assistant to help manage the retreats is a must
  • Advice for others wanting to host a retreat

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