HeART of Gratitude
Culture & Yoga Retreat in Guatemala
Lake Atitlan & Antigua, Guatemala

(Space limited to 12 participants.)

Enjoy a heart-centered yoga practice with Michelle Chua twice daily, as you immerse yourself in the spirit of gratitude.

Guatemala is the perfect setting to connect to gratitude as you explore its rich indigenous arts, culture and natural beauty enhanced by your daily practice of guided yoga and meditation with Michelle Chua of Root 2 Rise Yoga.  Absorb the tranquil scenery and grounding energy of Lake Atitlan and embody the water’s graceful fluidity as you journey by boat across the majestic lake, expanding your perspective and experience at three different lodging sites in Santa Cruz La Laguna, Santiago La Laguna and the historic colonial town of Antigua.  Diversify your days exploring on your own, enjoying group tours and hikes, visiting local artists, pampering yourself with spa treatments, volunteering at a local school or agricultural site or relaxing in your lovingly-handpicked, clean and spacious accommodations.  

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Retreat includes:
·      7 nights accommodation (single in a cottage/room or double occupancy with two beds per cottage/room)—4 nights at Villa Sumaya Retreat Center in Santa Cruz La Laguna, 2 nights at Posada Santiago in Santiago La Laguna and 1 night at Posada San Vicente, a city-central hotel in Antigua
·      Private boat in Lake Atitlan to your second retreat site and private van to Antigua
·      All vegetarian meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner (non-vegetarian options available)
·      All hotel amenities, such as purified drinking water at all sites, Jacuzzi at Villa Sumaya and Posada Santiago, swimming pool, bikes and sauna at Posada Santiago and more
·      Morning energizing Vinyasa and evening gentle/restorative yoga and meditation sessions with Michelle Chua
·      Traditional Mayan Shaman Ceremony
·      Guided Tour of Santa Cruz La Laguna with local villager
·      Optional group hikes and village explorations
·      Souvenir group T-shirt

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In the gardens of Posada Santiago, our retreat site for two nights in Santiago Lake Atitlan, a larger town with picturesque views of the other side of the vast lake.

We'll visit artisan markets in Lake Atitlan and Antigua, as we explore Guatemala's traditions and culture.

Villa Sumaya, our first retreat lodging in Santa Cruz Lake Atitlan for four nights.

We'll spend our last night in the historic town of Antigua as we head closer to the airport in Guatemala City.

Not Included:
·      Airfare
·      Ground transport from La Aurora Guatemala City airport to Panajachel in Lake Atitlan ($90 private or $25-$50 group transport can be pre-arranged based on your arrival schedule.)
·      Boat transport from Panajachel to Villa Sumaya Retreat Center in Santa Cruz La Laguna ($20 private boat or less for a group boat can be pre-arranged based on your arrival schedule.)
·      Ground transport from Antigua to the airport for your departure (Shuttle reservations can be made upon your arrival at our hotel in Antigua.  Cost is about $15 for group shuttle or $90 for private ride.)
·      Other optional tours, like zip lining, coffee, kayak or volcano hike tours, or spa/massage treatments
·      Transportation for free-time exploration (Public boat rides to surrounding villages cost about $3 one-way.  Tuk-tuks cost about $1.50 for local ground transport within a village.)  

Retreat Cost:
Single Occupancy $1,750
Double Occupancy $1,500
*Payment plan available.

Our hotel for one night in Antigua is walking distance from colonial ruins, markets, the central park, restaurants and more.