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7 Day Semi-Silent Buddhist Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Guatapé near Medellin, Colombia
La Casa de Loto, Vereda, Guatape, El Roble, Antioquia, Colombia
Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Colombia
Are you seeking more peace, clarity, and connection in your life? Welcome to La Casa de Loto, a meditation and yoga retreat center nestled in the lush, jungle-clad mountains of Guatapé, near Medellín, Colombia. Inspired by the Buddha's forest retreat tradition, this sanctuary offers a serene space where experienced teachers guide you on a traditional path of inner awakening. Choose from two unique retreats: Mindfulness Meditation & Yoga Retreat, perfect for anyone seeking a universal, practical approach to inner peace, or Buddhist Meditation & Yoga Retreat, ideal for those ready to deepen their spiritual practice. Each retreat provides a harmonious blend of meditation and Hatha yoga, set against the backdrop of nature's beauty. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, the programs welcome all levels. During your stay, enjoy daily meditation and yoga sessions, cozy eco-friendly accommodations, periods of noble silence, and nourishing Ayurvedic-inspired vegetarian meals. Take this time to relax, reconnect with your true self, and experience the transformative power of the yogic path. Wherever you are on your journey, you are warmly welcome here. Ready for a journey within?
Meet the instructors
Pema
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Highlights
- 6 meditation classes w shamatha and vipassana instructions
- 6 yoga classes
- 5 days of noble silence
- 3 fresh vegetarian meals daily
- Beautiful nature surroundings
- 6 nights accommodation
- Fruits and tea all day
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
7 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 10 participants
Airport transfer available:
José María Córdova International Airport (US$ 60 per person)
José María Córdova International Airport (US$ 60 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
14:00
Facilities
- Spa
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Library
- Meeting room
- Wireless internet
- Outdoor shower
La Casa de Loto is inspired by the wisdom of the Buddha’s forest retreat tradition. The buildings and accommodations are simple and comfortable and you will have the feeling of being immersed in a natural setting whether inside or outside a building.
The retreat cabins are thoughtfully designed, comfortable rooms, nestled in the forest with a mountain creek that flows below. Each room is equipped with its own bathroom and a balcony which offers enchanting views of the surrounding mountains and forest. The simplicity of the structures allows you to feel like you are a part of your natural surroundings rather than being cut off and enclosed like we experience in modern buildings. This leads to a feeling of oneness with the trees, birds, insects and other wildlife.
In addition to your retreat cabin, you will have access to several indoor and outdoor communal areas throughout the land including:
*Outdoor deck with dining area, fresh fruit and tea station and a library
- Benches and other seating areas around the land
- The Gompa (Practice Hut)
Please note that La Casa de Loto is located on a mountainside with unpaved paths between buildings, so a moderate level of physical fitness is required.
Program
La Casa de Loto offers two different options of retreats tailored to meet people’s different needs. Both include meditation and yoga classes, comfortable accommodations, times in noble silence, and delicious and healthy vegetarian meals. It is our hope that our guests are able to go deeply inward, let go of stress and reconnect with the essence of life, where the lasting happiness that we seek so often can be found.
At La Casa De Loto they offer you daily meditation and yoga classes, freshly cooked vegetarian food, clean and comfortable accommodations, and a variety of optional massages and treatments.
At the heart of all the programs are the Buddhist practices of Samatha and Vipassana meditation (calm abiding and gaining insight into your nature), and daily 2-hour yoga class to relax and strengthen the mind and the body. To support your stay and cultivate more self-awareness and mindfulness, we employ the practice of noble silence from 7 pm to 10 am every day, and work with no more than ten guests at a time to help you to immerse yourself into the meditation and yoga practice and clarify your practical doubts.
If you wish to tame your mind, deepen your meditation and yoga practice, and enjoy a calming and spiritual atmosphere, you are happily welcome here. All retreats start on Fridays and end on Thursdays. You can stay for one or two weeks.
Daily Schedule
- 06:00 - 08:00 Silent meditation
- 08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast (in noble silence)
- 10:00 - 12:00 Guided yoga practice
- 12:00 - 13:00 Silent meditation
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch (in noble silence)
- 14:00 - 17:00 Free / social time
- 17:00 - 18:30 Meditation class & Q&A
- 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner (in noble silence)
- 20:00 - 21:00 Noble silence and sleep
Silent period from 7:00 pm to 10:00 am every day
Social period from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm every day to walk, journal and connect with others
Instructors
Pema Tsering
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Karma Pema is not only a scholar who has lived in various temples around the world but a truly dedicated practitioner and teacher of the Dudjom Tersar and Longchen Nyingthig Dzogchen Lineages of Tibetan Buddhism. For the rest of this life Pema wants to stay in retreat, and share his space and practices with others who are looking for liberation.
Retreat location
La Casa de Loto is located in the magical mountains of Guatapé offering mesmerizing views, abundant wildlife, nature, and a refreshing breath of fresh air, inviting you to experience a world of natural beauty and tranquility.
Travel from the airport usually takes around 1.5 hours, and around 2 hours from Medellin City (el Poblado). Ideally you arrive in Guatapé a day before the retreat starts already, to make sure to get here in time for the check-in at 2pm on Fridays.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
At La Casa de Loto, we enjoy serving you delicious, healing Ayurveda inspired dishes. Our thoughtfully assembled meals feature locally grown vegetarian food and sustainably sourced ingredients, prepared with lots of love. We believe in the healing power of Food, and craft our meals carefully to balance the bodies doshas (the element constitutions), promoting overall well-being and health. During meals we practice mindful eating so the food nourishes not only our bodies but also our minds and spirits. To facilitate this, our meals are eaten in Noble Silence.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Organic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Spa treatments
Thai massage - 70 USD • 90 Minutes
Ancestral Therapies - 70 USD • 90 Minutes
Zen Shiatsu - 70 USD • 90 Minutes
What's included
- 6 weekly meditation classes
- 7 weekly yoga classes
- 5 days of noble silence
- 3 freshly cooked Ayurvedic organic meals per day (vegetarian food)
- Snacks
- Tea
- 6 nights of clean and comfortable accommodation
What's not included
- Treatments
- Massages
- Transportation from and to the airport or city
How to get there
Recommended Airports
MDE
José María Córdova International Airport
32 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 60 per person
Airport: José María Córdova International Airport
Airport transfer available:
José María Córdova International Airport (US$ 60 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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