The Introvert’s Survival Guide to Group Healing
Some people hear “a week with a group of women” and think, Amazing, new best friends! Others think, A whole week? With strangers? Where will I hide?
Honestly, we’ve felt both. And we’ve learned that a good group experience has room for everyone, whether you’re the first one at the dinner table or the one quietly slipping off with a book.
Which One Are You?
The Introvert: You enjoy people, in doses. Socializing can drain your battery, and you recharge with quiet time on your own.
The Extrovert: You get energy from being around others. Shared meals and long conversations fill you up.
The Ambivert: You’re a little of both. Some days you want the whole table; other days you want a hammock and silence.
Most of us aren’t 100% one or the other, and that can shift depending on the day, the people or how much sleep we got. The most helpful thing is simply noticing what you need and giving yourself permission to take it.
A Few Ideas for Introverts
Remember that everything is optional. Skipping a session to recharge isn’t rude. It’s just taking care of yourself.
Find a quiet spot or two. A beach walk, a corner of the pool or a hammock can become your little reset button.
Bring a journal. It’s a nice way to process your day, and people tend to give you space when you’re writing.
Connect at your own pace. One or two meaningful conversations can mean more than chatting with everyone.
Ease into mornings. There’s no pressure to be social before coffee.
A Few Ideas for Extroverts
Enjoy the shared moments. Meals, sunsets and the day trip to Todos Santos are great times to connect.
Make room for the quieter ones. A simple “want to join us?” can mean a lot, and “no thanks” is a perfectly good answer too.
Give stillness a try. Meditation and breathwork might feel unfamiliar at first, but they can be a nice balance to all that energy.
For the Ambiverts
You get the best of both. Join the group dinner, then head to bed early. Go on the beach walk, then disappear with a book. It’s okay to check in with yourself each day and go with whatever feels right.
Room for All of You
Rest and healing can happen in quiet and in connection. Sometimes it’s a great conversation over lunch; other times it’s sitting alone, watching the waves.
We tried to make space for both with Baja Soul Sanctuary, our women-only retreat at Yandara in Baja California Sur. It’s a small group of no more than 17 women, with daily yoga, breathwork and meditation, shared meals, and plenty of open time to rest, read or wander the beach. Join in when you want, and step away when you need.
Baja Soul Sanctuary: A Mindful Women’s Retreat
March 28 – April 3, 2027
Yandara, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Hammock or dinner table, there’s a spot for you.
-Sally with Waypoint
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