The Inner Peace Retreat is open to all levels of practioners. It a unnique retreat to Cartagena de Indias! We have teamed with luxury travel professionals at Travel Colombia Direct to create one of a kind retreat. For 5 nights and 6 days you will relax and be transformed in the most gorgeous Carribean settings. Spend 5 relaxing nights at a private property in the UNESCO world heritage city of Cartagena de Indias. You will have plenty of free time to explore the quaint streets and markets of this vibrant historic city .
We will also have a day trip by private boat to a pristine Rosario Island Location. Here we will practice yoga and meditate to the sound of the waves in true tropical paradise!
We aim to provide you with a truly transformative yoga experience. You will practice daily yoga, meditation, and experience traditional Vedic Fire Ceremonies (Homa and Agni Hotra) for peace and healing. We will have two teachers, Mahima and Elissa Marshall. Yoga classes will incorporate ancient mantras and sound healing. We will practice silence at times and will have a cleansing fire meditation ceremony on the beach. Leave retreat renewed in both body and mind, and with enough experience and knowledge to bring your yoga practice home with you. This retreat could very well change how you perceive yourself and the world around you.
The Inner Peace Retreat is a once in a lifetime opportunity to practice and learn authentic yoga in the most luxurious setting. Join us on the Colombian Caribbean and find the Inner Peace that is your true self! Please Contact us for more information; reservas@travelcolombiadirect.com
See you in the sun!! <3
RETREAT SCHEDULE
Day 1
o Arrivals, Welcome! Settle in to our old city Accommodation. Light snacks & refreshments – meet & greet.
o Introduction to Yoga & Meditation – Mahima and Elissa.
o Evening free to explore historic Cartagena de Indias.
Day 2
o Wake up in silence – healthy breakfast - Yoga & Meditation in courtyard area of holiday house.
o Light “ceviche” or vegetarian Lunch – Typical Restaurant (Old City). Early Afternoon: no fixed plans.
o Late Afternoon: Old City Walking Tour (60-90 mins) Evening free to explore historic Cartagena de Indias.
Day 3
o Wake up in silence – healthy breakfast. Full day on The Rosario Islands! Early Morning: private boat to islands/ tour of islands.
o AM: Yoga on the Islands (Baru – Playa Azul).
o Typical island lunch
o PM: Early afternoon: downtime, relax or (optional) island walking meditation.
o Late Afternoon: return to port (Cartagena) Light dinner – retreat house.
Day 4
o Wake up in silence – healthy breakfast. Morning Homa fire ceremony & silent meditation
o Light Lunch – holiday house.
o Afternoon – no fixed plans. Rest or explore!
o Early Evening: Candlelight Yoga Class (holiday house) Evening free to explore historic Cartagena de Indias.
Day 5
o Wake up in silence – healthy breakfast. Yoga & Meditation – courtyard area of holiday let. Late Morning: optional spa treatments @ 5 Star Hotel
o Set Menu Lunch – 5 Star Hotel
o Afternoon: no fixed plans - Closing healing ceremony/ Yoga Nidra (Deep Relaxation) with sound healing/ mantras. Sunset Agni Hotra ceremony, silent meditation and Candlelight yoga class. - Closing Dinner in Old City – Holiday house
Day 6
o Wake up in silence – healthy breakfast.
o Morning ceremony, meditation and final yoga class
o Say farewells – travel home safely and in PEACE!
Accommodation: 5 x Nights @ Old City: Private Holiday House
Capacity: 14 people
Accommodation: Old City: Private Holiday Rental- house fully staffed, within famous Old City Walls. Our accomadations are chosen for quiet setting, air conditioning, pool and internet access. Also a beautiful open space within property for practicing yoga! Room Allocation: depends on people booking retreat – if couples attend together they can share a room, singles would either have their own rooms or share with another single (same sex).
Transportation: airport shuttles (arrival & check out day); air conditioned minivans. Islands Day: modern speedboat with professional skipper, ship mate, drinking water, insurance coverage & full tank of gasoline included for the day excursion.
Food & Drink (daily breakfast included/other meals where indicated see YOGA RETREAT SCHEDULE) carefully designed vegetarian based menu for duration of your stay (if wanting other types of food for meals included with retreat happy to assist where possible). Freshly prepared fruit juices; served daily with tasty nutritious breakfasts. Professionally prepared and served by local chef.
Yoga on the Islands: one day while on the islands, enjoyable group set menu lunch included @ a partner island hotel location.
Included with Retreat: Day 1) Airport Shuttle - Check in Assistance – Meet & Greet – Yoga Intro *** Day 2) Yoga – Lunch – Walking Tour *** Day 3) Shuttle Service – Island Bilingual Guide – Speedboat – Islands Tour – Yoga – Lunch – Return Shuttle Service – Dinner *** Day 4) Yoga – Lunch *** Day 5) Yoga – Spa/Hotel – Lunch – Closing Ceremony - Dinner *** Day 6) Morning Ceremony/Yoga – Check Out Service – Airport Shuttle - Bilingual Staff (Spanish and English) We also speak a bit of German and French though not fluently – Logistical Support for duration of your stay in Colombia.
Other Services Available (Not Included): Non-Vegetarian Items for included meals - Alcoholic Beverages extra drinks, snacks, non-listed meals or other relevant items – Extra Transportation &/or Tours - Tips to Staff (Colombia).
I can't wait to see you in the Carribean! XO Mahima
Contact me, or Travel Colombia Direct for more Information. reservations@travelcolombiadirect.com
OM Shantih Shantih Shantih
Peace Peace Peace
