Wake up the Heart! A 7-day Sound Yoga and Sacred Music retreat at the luxury eco-resort Villa Sumaya on the shore of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.  Cultivate personal practice and rejuvenate with daily yoga asana, sound meditation, Kirtan, devotional singing practice and healing sound baths.  On-site spa available for sessions + options for natural and cultural excursions.  3 delicious vegeatarian meals a day and gorgeous lake front accomodations with pool, spa & apothecary. 

Reached only by boat, Villa Sumaya is a world-class eco-resort with 30 years of hosting spiritually minded retreats in a supportive and sacred way.  The rooms are richly decorated with Mayan colors and textiles, comfortable beds, patios and private bathrooms.  The food is all local and freshly-made.  The options for Lake recreation, on-site healing spa visits or excursions to cultural sites are all easily acessible.  Bask in the quiet and calm of the Lake with fantastic volcano views from every place you settle.  

Meals are prepared in-house by an all-Mayan staff and consist of plant-based wholesome food that will keep you satisfied and clear.  All dietary restrictions are honored and taken care of and choices of fish or chicken may be added to any meal for a small fee.  There is a bar with elixirs and other freshly made drinks available for order as well as an apothecary with teas, herbs, and healing blends.  We will indulge in some rich and healing Mayan cacao to drink at some point in our week together, sharing this ritual beverage and allowing its warmth to open our hearts.  

'Wake up the Heart' is a special week of personal emergence focused on sacred music, sound yoga, creative opening workshops, Kirtan, ritual, and the natural beauty & history of this incredibly powerful place.

All workshop sessions will be offered as optional so that all may take their time to sink into the healing magic of Villa Sumaya.  The day will begin with a morning Asana class followed by silent meditation.  After breakfast is shared there will be a morning sound yoga class focused on the Chakra of the day, one for each of the days we spend together as well as a devotional song. There will be free-time until lunch followed by an afternoon session of "Open Your Voice~ Open Your Heart" workshop space where we will explore voice and sacred sound together to support each attendee in their personal cultivation of practice.  In the evenings there will be an offering of Kirtan and/or a healing sound bath.  Some days will be reserved for excursions or ceremonies as the group plans once we are together.

~Daily practice in sound yoga & mantra meditation.

~Vocal Opening and creative expression support and workshops

~ Yoga Asana, breathwork and Chakra sound meditations

~Cacao Ceremony

~Evening Kirtan & Healing Sound Baths

~Hanuman Chalisa (devotional singing)  

~Excursions & Mayan Culture

~On-site spa for optional sessions

~Outdoor activities (hiking, swimming, stand up paddle, kayak etc. ) available daily

Kavita Kat Macmillan is a devotional musician, long-time yoga instructor and transformational creative guide who brings over 20 years of teaching, sharing kirtan & study of Naad (sound) yoga & Hindustani vocal practice to her classes and offerings. Through her musical offerings & workshops, Kavita gently supports students as they let go of patterns that get in the way of artistic expression & singing. Kavita's music presents traditional mantras in original compositions with Western and Indian influences. Kavita facilitates at retreats, workshops, private & group classes & spiritual festivals internationally and is an open, supportive guide for those who wish to explore this path.  Her most recent album ‘The Beloved Lives Inside’ is available streaming worldwide. www.kavitakatmacmillan.com

Rebecca Schefstrom (Krishna Gayatri) An experienced yoga, pilates & movement teacher with 1000+ hours of training and study across the two disciplines. Rebecca has been an energetic contributor to the wellness industry as a yoga and Pilates teacher and an entrepreneur as the founder of Urban Balance. Rebecca has led yoga and Pilates classes for individuals and groups as well as industry-leading corporate clients and taught in top-tier health club and hospital settings and leads local and international retreats plus speaks publicly on topics related to workplace wellness.  https://www.urban-balance.com/teachers/

Dave Hoover is a multi-instrumentalist Celtic harper and storyteller bridging ancient wisdom traditions with modern connections to facilitate remembering where we come from.  His deep musical gifts add magic to any yoga class or meditative journey and his sound baths are a divine gift of healing for all.  

https://davehoover.bandcamp.com/

Lake Atitlán is a body of water in a massive volcanic crater in Guatemala’s southwestern highlands. Ringed by steep, verdant hills, it’s known for its Mayan villages and volcanoes with striking pointed cones. The busy town of Panajachel, where vendors sell traditional textiles, is a popular gateway to the lake. On a former coffee plantation, the Atitlán nature reserve offers trails and a butterfly garden.  Villa Sumaya is a 15 minute boat ride from Panjachel and a 2.5-3 hour shuttle ride from Guatemala City.  A mythic, magical place for seekers of all kinds, Lake Atitlan holds a sacred space for our time together with it's rich history, Mayan culture, deep nature and pristine views.

Daily yoga asana & Sound Meditations, Kirtan, Open Your Voice Workshops, Healing Sound Bath, Mayan Fire cerermony, Temescal Sweat Lodge ceremony, cacao ritual, Luxury Accomodations, 3 vegetarian meals/day