The Essence

The Essence Community was founded by Chi and Chia in 2017 to be a space where the noise of the world falls away, where clarity and balance return, and where living with presence becomes your natural way of being. Through daily practice, reflection and guidance, we cultivate clarity and resilience, supporting the journey of self-realization, self-transformation and a life in harmony.

We are a small, close-knit community living, working, and practicing together in a quiet pocket of the Mexican jungle. Our home is a peaceful little haven where people from all over the world come to volunteer, dive into community life, or join one of our retreats. In our daily rhythm, we center our lives around awareness, presence, and simplicity. Every task is part of our practice, and regardless of one’s role, we share all meals and group activities together. Each day includes meditation, sharing circles, and a variety of conscious movement practices such as Yoga, Qi Gong, and Pranayama breath-work.