Yoga Adventures at Lake Atitlan, Guatamala

      Lake Atitlan, Guatamala

      FY
      32 reviews
      Nov 4 - 11, 2023
      Group size: 5 - 20
      Yoga Adventures at Lake Atitlan, Guatamala
      Lake Atitlan, Guatamala

      32 reviews

      $NaN
      Nov 4 - 11, 2023
      Group size: 5 - 20

      About this trip

      Ready to unwind and explore Guatamala? Join Suzanne of Flow Yoga Adventures for a yoga + adventure retreat this fall at Villa Sumaya, located on the picturesque shores of Lake Atitlan in the heart of the Guatemalan highlands. This retreat will include a little bit of everything--vinyasa flow yoga, meditation, spa days, Mayan fire rituals, and plenty of time for exploring the rich culture of Guatemala. Prepare to reconnect with yourself, rekindle your sense of adventure and curiosity, make new friends, and leave feeling balanced and rejuvenated. 


      PRICING
      Depending on accommodation type, pricing ranges from $1396-$1955. Includes all your meals, a Mayan ceremony, daily yoga, evening restorative/meditation classes, and a special Cacao experience.  We offer monthly payments to help break up the cost with a deposit required at sign up.  Full price must be received by 9/1/23; we will adjust your payment plan if needed to help make this  happen.  

      WHAT’S INCLUDED
      Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner Daily (one dinner excluded) - fresh, locally grown vegetarian cuisine
      Unlimited drinking water/juice/specialty retreat teas
      Daily Yoga
      2 Evening Restorative Yoga Practices
      Mayan Fire Ritual

      Cacao Experience
      Private Water Taxi to/from Villa Sumaya


      ADDITIONAL EXCURSIONS & AMENITIES
      Exploring nearby villages and markets
      Hike at neighboring town (2-4 hours)
      Kayaking tour
      Healing Treatments range from massages, to Chinese acupressure and medicine

      Chicken or Fish can be added to lunch and dinner ($7 per meal)

      Sweat Ceremony 


      HOW TO SIGN UP
      In order to reserve your spot, a non-refundable deposit is required. Payment in full is due no later than September 1, 2023.  Payment plans are offered monthly payments but can be modified if you are short on time till the trip.  DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE.  No refunds for any payments or cancellations can be honored after 8/1/23.  Substitutions can be made if you have someone who wants to buy your spot. Please inform us asap if this happens.  *Travelers insurance suggested to cover any last minute cancellations or family emergencies you can't foresee.  


      OUR LOCATION & LODGING

      Villa Sumaya’s exotic, thatch-roofed complexes feature 20 comfortable, elegantly-decorated rooms with patios, as well as two stunning studios. Sumaya’s lush grounds contain hammocks, tropical flora, medicinal herbs and organic vegetable gardens. The facility also is home to a cafe, juice bar, healing spa, hot tub, sauna, boutique and plenty of cozy common areas. 


      Villa Sumaya offers several different types of accommodations, including single or double occupancy rooms. Roomate requests honored

      TRANSPORTATION- GETTING TO AND FROM

      NOT INCLUDED Airfare/transportation to and from airport.  

      INCLUDED- Private water taxi to Villa Sumaya from Panajachel


      TRANSPORTATION - HOW TO GET TO VILLA SUMAYA Fly into Aurora International Airport (GUA), located in Guatemala City. From there, you’ll take a 3-hour Shuttle to Panajachel and a 15-minute boat ride to our dock.  We can connect you with a transport from either Antigua, or Guatamala City or you can arrange on your own.  


      Example Shuttle prices to Lake Atitlan:

      Guatemala City to Panajachel

      1-2 people $120

      3 people $45 each

      4 people $35 each

      5+ people $30 each

      Antigua to Panajachel

      1-2 people $100

      3 people $35 each

      4 people $30 each

      5+ people $20 each

      HARMONY SPA

      Our on-site spa offers an array of holistic services and a staff of dedicated and experienced professionals. Treatments encompass a wide range of healing modalities including: Swedish massage, energy work, acupressure, wellness counseling, Ayurvedic massage and consultation, deep tissue massage and Tao Belly Massage. Treatments vary by season; please inquire about services available during your stay.

      MAYAN FIRE CEREMONY- GRATITUDE

      In traditional Mayan day-count fire ceremonies, beautiful offerings are created and consumed, invoking awareness and interconnectivity with source consciousness. Resting in the stillness of the fire’s light invites us to journey into the depth of our hearts. Gathering together in appreciation, we honor all living things. The crackling radiance of the ceremonial fire brings us face to face with the wisdom of our ancient instincts to gather in ritual celebration. Within the silent surrender to the blazing glow, we drop into the depth of our spirit’s own true nature.

      The Maya remind us to dwell in the innocent heart of the child, prompting us to leave behind our busy minds and conditioned concept of self. Attentively energizing sacred practice, we unplug from the daily grind, lightening our load of heavy stories and soothing the scars of life’s simple twists of fate. Honoring our beings as one with all, we align with the cycles and flow of nature, cultivating compassion and awareness for our part in the grand play. Intentionally pulsing the inner exploration of our own evolutionary consciousness, we fuel the light of our sacred purpose.

      *You will have an opportunity to meet 1-on-1 with the shaman after for personalized reading based on your birth date (additional cost for 1 on 1, $20 with translator)

      CACAO CEREMONY

      In the spirit of the ancient traditions, join us in a sacred circle of ceremony and celebration centered around the sharing of a cacao elixir. Pure cacao is an authentic plant medicine used to uplift the spirit, deepen focused meditation and strengthen our reconnection with heart centered awareness. Known as the "food of the Gods," cacao has an expansive, mood-enhancing quality that helps us gently shift blockages while realigning us with the path of the heart.

      What’s included

      • Accomodations
        7 nights
      • Daily meals
        Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
      • Daily Yoga
        Morning or Evening classes
      • Mayan Fire Ceremony
        A special event for us to unwind and connect to our true self
      • Night time Restorative Y
        2 Evening Restorative Yoga classes offered
      • Water Transportation
        Water taxi to Villa Sumaya
      • Cacao Ceremony
        A sacred uplifing ceremony & celebration
      • Airport transfer
        We can arrange a ride from GUA to the Lake
      • Airfare
        We suggest you arrive in GUA by 3pm
      • Massage/ Spa Treatments
        Offered by Villa Sumaya
      • Kayak/SUP Tour
        Offered by Villa Sumaya
      • Sweat Ceremony
        Offered by Villa Sumaya
      • Sunrise Hike
        Indian Nose or Volcano Hike will be offered

      Available Packages

      Maya Rose- Single Occupancy Queen
      Available until October 1, 2023only 1 left
      • private bath
      • large outdoor patio with handmade hammock
      • charming decor and gorgeous views from both the room and patio
      $2,260
      Deposit: $400
      Maya Rose- Double Occupancy
      Available until September 1, 2023only 2 left
      • private bath
      • large outdoor patio with handmade hammock
      • charming decor and gorgeous views from both the room and patio
      • close to the main building, less steps
      • must have a roommate- non assigned.  Can sign up together or separately 
      $1,915
      Deposit: $400
      Ginger- Double Occupancy
      Available until October 3, 2023Sold Out

      Features:

      • queen bed
      • private bathroom
      • large outdoor space
      • handcrafted hammock
      • exceptional views from room and patio
      • must have a roommate book with you or separately- none will be assigned

      This room requires a small hike up a stairway away from the center of the hotel and would not be a good choice if you have mobility issues.

      $2,090
      Deposit: $400
      Ginger- Single
      Available until October 3, 2023Sold Out

      Ginger Suites are our most luxurious accommodations. This gorgeous junior suite 18 was completed in late 2014 to meet our growing demand for high-end rooms. Featuring:

      • queen bed
      • antique woodwork
      • modern stylized marble bathroom
      • candlelit patio with panoramic views
      • charming window seat and take in the beauty of Lake Atitlan

      Please note: Junior Suite 18 is located on the hillside and requires a climb of 50 stair steps.Room dimensions (in square feet)Bedroom/Studio: 185 Bathroom: 64 Patio: 58

      $2,440
      Deposit: $400
      Skyline Bungalow- Single Occupancy Q
      Available until October 4, 2023Sold Out

      These rooms are perched at the top of the property (make sure you are ok with stairs if you book this room). This private room can accommodate 1-2 people. Features:

      • queen bed with an antique carved headboard
      • outstanding view of the lake
      • large wicker writing desk that calls you to the task at hand.
      • enchanting artwork and a beautiful Turkish hanging
      • cozy patio with a loveseat perfect for two
      • private bathroom with electric hot running water in the sink and shower
      • private hammock in the gorgeous tropical garden

      This would not be a good choice if you have mobility issues

      Room dimensions (in square feet)

      Bedroom/Studio: 194
      Bathroom: 45
      Patio: 117

      $2,260
      Deposit: $400


      Itinerary

      Arrival Day + Day 2
      Enjoy Our Villa

      Arrival Day: get settled in, and enjoy a healthy and nourishing dinner at our Villa.  Our first day is about settling in to our home for the week.  We begin with introductions, and learning about the healing treatments offered, and begin our yoga practice.  We will enjoy a lovely breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

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      Suzanne is an amazing yoga instructor and adventure planner. She knows the perfect balance of planning activities and allowing time for you to explore on your own. Lake Atitlan, Guatemala was my 5th Flow Yoga Adventure and I love the trips so much I have already booked Peru for next year. Lake Atitlan was a special retreat and a must add for any Yogi/ adventurer spirit!!
      By Allyson r on 03 May, 2022
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      This trip was incredible! It was the perfect balance of rest, physical activity, and emotional activity. So many special connections made there as well. And the views are unbeatable. One of the most beautiful places I’ve been.
      By Andrew W on 03 May, 2022