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Salt and Soul
Amaru Surf and Wellness Resort, Aposentillo, Nicaragua
Feb 20 - 27, 2027
Group size: 7 - 16
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C$2,949
Deposit: C$500

About this trip

Led by partners and co-facilitators Tia and Danilo of Innerpath Yoga (@innerpath.yoga), this retreat brings together movement and stillness. Danilo, an RYT500+ instructor and founder of Yoga in Nature TO, draws on years of study, practice, and retreat leadership in Canada and Brazil, while Tia, an RYT200 instructor and former Team Canada beach volleyball player, brings a practice rooted in nervous system regulation and embodied presence.

 

Guests will enjoy full access to the beautiful Amaru Wellness Resort, a remote beachfront sanctuary offering tranquility, comfort, and connection with nature. Between practices, relax by the pool, sway in a hammock, or indulge in optional spa treatments.

 

Optional excursions include surf lessons, a sea turtle release, volcano hikes, and volcano boarding, perfect for those craving adventure alongside rest and reflection. From sunrise meditations to bonfire circles under the stars, this retreat is designed to help you reconnect — to your body, your breath, and your soul.

Highlights

●       Guided by both male and female co-facilitators

●       Set at a secluded oceanfront resort surrounded by nature

●       Designed to balance movement, mindfulness, adventure, and meaningful connection

●       Opportunities for community and reflection through ceremony, journaling, and bonfires

●       Optional off-the-beaten-path adventures including surf lessons, volcano hikes, volcano boarding, and sea turtle releases

●       A chance to unplug, reset, and reconnect with your body, breath, and purpose

●       Feel fully supported with around-the-clock access to facilitators and resort staff, ensuring a seamless retreat experience

Accommodations

  • Guests will stay in the Casa Principal at Amaru Wellness Resort, a spacious ocean-view home reserved exclusively for retreat participants.

  • The Casa Principal includes uniquely designed bedrooms, each featuring air conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and fresh linens.

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All rooms are shared, with 2–3 beds per room.

  • Deluxe Shared: Includes a king or queen bed.

  • Standard Shared: Includes a single bed.

  • Guests who prefer their own private room may upgrade for an additional $499 CAD for the week (limited availability).

  • Participants enjoy full access to resort amenities, including the pool, spa, hammocks, beachfront yoga shala, and on-site restaurant.

  • Housekeeping and fresh linens are included for all guests.

Meet Your Facilitator

Danilo Almeida

 

Ten years ago Danilo found himself at a crossroads. Despite outward success, his heart whispered that something deeper was calling, leading him on a backpacking journey through India's ashrams where he discovered a pathway home to himself. That shift toward deeper contentment and a more stable mind became his mission to share with others. Now a RYT500+ certified yoga instructor and founder of Yoga in Nature TO, he creates spaces in Toronto's parks where people reconnect with the quiet wisdom of the natural world, drawing from his experience leading retreats across Brazil and Canada. Danilo believes Yoga lives beyond the mat, in how present we are day to day, and carries these teachings into his relationships and daily life. His mission is simple: to guide others toward that deep, unshakable silence within, where the mind settles and joy naturally arises.

 

Tia Miric

 

Tia is a former professional beach volleyball player who spent over a decade competing internationally for Team Canada, before leaving the corporate insurance world she'd been training for behind after a solo trip that changed the course of her life. After years of chasing performance and constant motion, she found herself craving something different: stillness, presence, and time spent outdoors reconnecting with the natural rhythms she'd lost touch with. She's now a RYT200 certified yoga instructor (trained in Rishikesh, India), teaching Yoga Asana and Meditation rooted in nervous system regulation and embodied presence. She's co-led multiple retreats with SHE Ventures, guiding women through immersive outdoor experiences in new places, and believes some of the deepest healing happens under open sky. Her own path has taught her that slowing down isn't the opposite of discipline, it's its own kind of strength, and she's passionate about helping others find a sense of home and peace within their own bodies.

 

Tia and Danilo are partners in life and in practice, and together they founded Innerpath Yoga (@innerpath.yoga). Each has walked their own path to stillness, and each teaches from that fullness in their own right. Together, they offer a balance of movement and stillness, effort and ease, and mind and heart. It's this same balance they bring to Nicaragua, guiding guests toward a deeper connection with themselves and the natural world around them.

Cancellation Policy

A non-refundable deposit of $500 CAD is required to secure your spot. This deposit is only refundable if the retreat is cancelled by the hosts due to low registration. All refunds (including those issued in the event of host cancellation) are subject to a 5% administrative fee to cover processing costs.

 

If you need to cancel your participation:

  • Cancellations made more than 60 days before retreat start (before December 22, 2026) will receive a refund of any amount paid beyond the $500 CAD deposit, minus a 5% administrative fee.

  • Cancellations made 30–60 days before retreat start (between December 22, 2026 and January 21, 2027) will receive a 50% refund of the total retreat cost, minus the 5% administrative fee.

  • Cancellations made within 30 days of retreat start (after January 21, 2027) are non-refundable.

 

In the unlikely event the retreat is cancelled by the hosts due to low registration or unforeseen circumstances, participants will receive a full refund minus a 5% administrative fee.

What's included

Transportation

Shared group transfer from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA) to Amaru Resort at 1:30 PM on Saturday, February 20, 2027 (Individual transfers can be arranged for an additional fee)

Support

24/7 access to facilitators and Amaru staff for on-site support, guidance, and assistance throughout your stay, as well as prior to departure

Accommodations

6 nights / 7 days accommodation at Amaru Wellness Resort

Daily Activities

Daily yoga and meditation classes (Minimum 2 classes/day); Beach walks, journalling, and mindfulness sessions

Select Excursions

Cacao ceremony and Temazcal experience; Opening and closing bonfire circles for connection and reflection

Meals

Three freshly prepared meals daily, catered to dietary needs

Resort Access

Full access to all resort amenities — pool, spa, hammocks, beachfront yoga shala

Yoga Props

Blocks, blankets, mats

What's not included

Flights

Flights to/from Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport International Airport (MGA) in Managua, Nicaragua

Insurance

Medical and travel insurance (mandatory for participants)

Pre & Post-Retreat Accom

Accommodations outside of retreat dates (e.g., pre and post-departure accommodations in Managua or elsewhere)

Off Resort Meals

Meals off resort (e.g., excursion days or free time)

Personal Items

You know... the stuff you normally bring on vacation!

Optional Excursions

Volcano boarding, volcano hike, surf lesson and sea turtle release

Day 1

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Saturday, February 20, 2027

TRANSFER TO AMARU & WELCOME CEREMONY
1:30 PM – Group shuttle pick-up from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA) (provide flight details in questionnaire).
~6:00 PM – Arrival, unpack, settle in, explore the resort.
7:00 PM – Simple dinner (light local fare).

8:00 PM – Bonfire opening circle with herbal tea and meditation.
Note: Separate individual shuttles can be arranged for early or late arrivals (additional cost $180-210 CAD).

Day 2

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Sunday, February 21, 2027

GROUND + ARRIVE
7:30 AM – Gentle Hatha Yoga and meditation
9:00 AM – Breakfast.
10:00 AM – Boom Beach walk + journalling and intention setting
1:00 PM – Lunch
2:00 – 4:30 PM – Free time (beach, hammock, optional massage).
4:30 PM – Yin Yoga

5:30 PM – Hatha Yoga Pradipka workshop – Shatkarma (body cleansing techniques)
6:30 PM – Dinner

Day 3

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Monday, February 22, 2027

ROOT TO RISE
7:00 AM – Vinyasa Flow and meditation
8:30 AM – Boom Beach walk

9:00 AM - Breakfast
10:30 AM–4:30 PM – Free time or optional surf lesson.
1:00 PM – Lunch
4:30 PM – Restorative Yoga
5:30 PM – Pranayama and meditation
7:00 pm – Dinner
Optional Half-day Excursion: Volcano Hike to Cosiguina ($55 USD, 3:00 PM departure, 7:00 PM return for dinner at resort).

Day 4

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Tuesday, February 23, 2027

FLOW + FEEL
7:00 AM – Hatha Yoga and meditation
8:30 AM – Boom Beach walk

9:00 AM – Breakfast
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Cacao Ceremony and Guided Journalling Session: Turning Into Your Intuition
1:00 PM – Lunch

2:00 – 4:00 pm – Free time
4:00 PM – Temazcal Ceremony
6:00 PM – Dinner
7:30 PM – Optional Sea Turtle Release ($10 USD)
7:30 PM – Yoga Nidra (for non-participants or if sea turtle release is unavailable)

Day 5

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Wednesday, February 24, 2027

SURRENDER + STILLNESS
7:00 AM – Hatha Yoga
8:00 AM – Kinhin walking meditation

9:00 AM – Breakfast
10:30 AM – Yoga Philosophy: Introduction to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra’s
1:00 PM – Lunch.
2:00–4:30 PM – Free time
4:30 PM – Restorative Yoga

5:30 PM – Introduction to Mantras
6:30 PM – Dinner
Optional Full-day Excursion: Volcano Boarding at Cerro Negro + Leon City Tour ($150 USD, off-resort lunch not included, 10:00 AM departure, evening return)

Day 6

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Thursday, February 25, 2027

CELEBRATION + CONNECTION
7:00 AM – Vinyasa flow and meditation
8:30 AM – Boom Beach walk

9:00 AM – Breakfast

11:00 AM – Somatic Release: Body movement session
1:00 PM – Lunch
2:00–4:30 PM – Free time (beach/pool)
4:30 PM – Closing flow
6:00 PM – “Last Supper” pizza night with DJ, dancing and fun
8:00 PM – Bonfire: Closing Circle and heart shares.
9:00 PM – Final dip in the ocean!

Day 7

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Friday, February 26, 2027

DEPARTURE DAY
Farewell breakfast, goodbyes, and early morning group transfers back to Managua. Thanks for joining us! 🌞

About your organizer

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SHE Ventures
SHE Ventures is a Canadian-owned company offering women-exclusive guided multi-day hikes, canoe trips, outdoor workshops, and backcountry bachelorettes within Canada, as well as adventure travel and yoga retreats abroad. Designed to inspire confidence, connection, and growth, SHE Ventures blends wilderness adventure with mindfulness and community.

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