HeART of Gratitude
Culture & Yoga Retreat in Guatemala
Lake Atitlan & Antigua, Guatemala
(Space limited to 12 participants.)

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.

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
· 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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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.)
· 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.)
REviews of Root 2 Rise Yoga with Michelle chua:Michelle truly lives out what she teaches. She is so much more than a yoga teacher - I learned this when I went on her exquisitely curated trip that she organized to Costa Rica this past June 2018...Hopefully like me, you'll be delighted by her effervescent love of movement, nature, and all people! Michelle clearly stands out with her beautiful and bright energy. I love how her practice and teaching encompass body, mind and spirit. She not only teaches yoga but lives and exudes it. Michelle not only teaches 'yoga', she embodies it fully with her heart and soul... Michelle is by far one of the best instructors I've ever had, period. Patient, clear in her explanations and demos, and so encouraging... My first yoga class was with Michelle years ago. You can have the best (yoga pose) sequence and not teach from your heart. With Michelle, I also feel her passion when I'm in her class. I can see she loves what she does, and she inspired me to want to teach yoga, too. |
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I'm so grateful to have met Michelle! Her kind energy opened up my interest in pursuing yoga and meditation. She is such an incredibly light and soul. She starts with grounding ourselves through mindfulness and breathing exercise. She brings the most authentic energy to the class by sharing the history and understanding behind poses, names, and techniques. I truly appreciate her work and impact on my well-being! I’ve had dozens of instructors over the years, but Michelle is far and away the best yoga mentor I’ve ever practiced with. She epitomizes grace during these difficult times. Michelle has saved my sanity and my back while working from home, keeping me grounded with her sharing of yogic teachings and meditation techniques. Her repertoire of physical asanas is encyclopedic, and I’ve loved learning new poses and stretching my boundaries. Jump in, all. You’ve got this! |
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