Turtle Yoga Pavilion: Blending Eco-Friendly Design with Wellness in Mexico
Overview of Turtle Yoga Pavilion
The Turtle Yoga Pavilion by Nomadic Resorts in Mexico exemplifies sustainable design integrated with natural beauty. Located in Playa Viva, the pavilion serves as a serene yoga space, encouraging harmony and wellness.
Sustainable Architectural Design
Designed by Atelier Nomadic, the yoga pavilion showcases an innovative use of bamboo, creating a lightweight structure that mimics the grace of a swimming turtle. This design not only respects the environment but also enhances the yoga experience by incorporating elements of nature into the architectural form.
Eco-Friendly Features and Impact
The project is completely off-grid, generating all of its energy from solar power, and supports local biodiversity through initiatives like La Tortuga Viva turtle sanctuary. These efforts highlight the pavilion’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Integrating Local Culture and Community
The pavilion plays a significant role in the local community by providing a space that supports wellness and environmental education. Its design and operation reflect a deep integration with local values and conservation efforts.
A Model for Future Resort Developments
The Turtle Yoga Pavilion sets a new standard for resort hotel design architects and firms, promoting eco-friendly and culturally integrated projects. It serves as a model for how luxury resorts can contribute positively to environmental and community well-being.
Turtle Yoga, Mexico
Since its inception, Playa Viva conservation and regeneration have been core values for the team. Right back in 2010, the eco-lodge founded La Tortuga a sanctuary to protect turtles from predators and poachers and maintain the integrity of their traditional nesting sites.
The new yoga hall pays homage to these endangered sea turtles that frequent the coastline and celebrates their longevity and mysterious philopatry.
The lightweight bamboo roof structure hovers in mid-air between a cluster of palms reflecting the weightlessness of a swimming turtle as it glides through the ocean. The structure aims to inspire the yoga practitioners beneath with this sense of weightlessness, whilst the shell-like roof structure protects them from sun and rain. The open, naturally ventilated space offers uninterrupted sunset views and a fresh, cleansing ocean breeze. The ideal place to align your chakras.
A unique Eco Luxury destination, Playa Viva offers the rugged, unspoiled beauty of Mexico in the guilt-free luxury of an environmentally conscious resort dedicated to sustainability and regenerative practices. The resort founded and supports the La Tortuga Viva turtle sanctuary.
Impact is integral to the Playa Viva experience, which is run entirely off-grid and generating 100% of its energy from solar power. The resort works extensively with the local community to support health and education and works year round to restore and revitalize the surrounding land. Playa Viva provides a vacation experience that is in integrity with the highest aspirational values for how life should be lived.
