There is a land where the mountains breathe, where volcanoes hum with ancient fire, and where the waters of Lake Atitlán mirror the ever-changing sky. Guatemala is a place of deep spirit — a land that reminds us of our connection to the Earth and the pulse of life that moves through everything.

Join Melissa for six days of yoga, reflection, and renewal, where we’ll journey through the five elements — Earth, Fire, Water, Air, and Spirit — to remember the sacred balance that exists within and around us. Each day will offer a new rhythm and focus: grounding into stillness, igniting transformation, softening into flow, expanding through breath, and integrating it all through mindful connection.

Our practices will weave together movement, meditation, and ritual — inviting a dialogue between body and Earth, breath and sky, silence and sound. This retreat is both an inner pilgrimage and an outer adventure, honoring the wisdom of the land and the rich cultural heartbeat of Guatemala.

Between practices, you’ll have time to explore local traditions, savor nourishing meals, and rest in the natural beauty that surrounds us. As the days unfold, you’ll find yourself softening — rooted yet free, awakened yet at peace — carrying home the remembrance that you, too, are part of this sacred Earth.

Includes:

• 7 nights / 8 days in Guatemala, including:

  • 1 night's lodging, dinner and breakfast in the beautiful, colonial city of Antigua

  • 6 nights, 7 days lodging at Isla Verde, located on Lake Atitlan

• 3 fresh and delicious locally sourced meals daily, plus unlimited tea, coffee and filtered water. (Plentiful vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options available! We can meet pretty much any dietary requirement.)

• Round-trip transfers to and from Guatemala City (GUA) if you adhere to our flight parameters

• Unlimited use of lakeside hot tub & temazcal sauna  

• 1 group visit to a Women's Weaving Cooperative in San Juan la Laguna 

• 1 guided hike to San Marcos and entrance to Cerro Tzankujil Nature Reserve where we will enjoy lunch and spend the afternoon lounging lakeside and swimming, and exploring the town.

• Daily Programming with Melissa

• Service Opportunity with Local School

• All resort taxes & base gratuities

Not included:

• Roundtrip airfare to GUA (Guatemala City) 

• Massages (can be booked directly at Isla Verde)

• Alcoholic Beverages

• Other optional excursions

• Required Travel Insurance

• Personal purchases & souvenirs

Retreat Cost: 
Pricing for this retreat will range from $2499 - $3299, depending on accommodation type.