7 Day Sacred Solace Meditation and Yoga Wellness Retreat in the Amazon Jungle
Tingana Eco Reserve & Karma Yoga Volunteering Service Project Excursions
Join Moksha Yoga Amazónica for an intimate one-week yoga retreat in the Peruvian Amazon, with experiential excursions to Tingana Eco-Reserve and a Karma Yoga Volunteering Service Project teaching yoga to kids and conducting a beach clean up. Through daily yoga and meditation practices, singing mantras, and exploring nature, tap into your primal energy and creative force! This offering is dedicated to everyone who are longing for a reconnection to themselves and nature.
Our retreats take place during our 200 hour yoga teacher training courses, and as such, in addition to pranayama, meditation, and asana practices, you can sit on any of the training’s theoretical lectures on yoga philosophy, teaching methodology, etc. None of the practices, lectures, activities or excursions are mandatory, and you are free to attend whichever you prefer and relax whenever you wish to :)
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Cacao and the heart chakra: a workshop and ceremony
- Daily sunrise and sunset yoga and meditation practices
- Abhyanga Ayurvedic oiling
- 1 mala rosary meditation beads
- Complimentary pick up at Guillermo del Castillo Paredes - Tarapoto Airport (TPP)
- 6 nights' accommodation in a modern Jungle Bungalow at Kantu Garden Lodge
- 3 Gourmet vegetarian / vegan meals daily
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Smoke-free property
- Yoga shala
- Free Wi-Fi
Students will reside and practice at Kantu Garden Lodge in a residential and communal environment in private or shared rooms surrounded by nature. The rooms are new, spacious, have new and comfortable mattresses, private balconies, Wi-Fi, and modern private bathrooms with hot solar showers and modern toilets. There is an open-air restaurant on-site. Enjoy the outdoor pool and fully-equipped luminous yoga shala. You will be completely immersed in nature, while also being within walking distance of many shops and local markets.
Program
Certifications
The course/hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®) only.
You will truly be immersed in the heart of the Amazon jungle as the passionate yoga teachers guide you into an experience of unwinding. They will unleash your voices and move your bodies. This is a visceral, sensory, somatic exploration. A true moment of connection to yourself, to your community, and to nature.
A time to resource while releasing the residual tension that accumulates in your modern lives, and to learn tools and practices to take back home with you.
This retreat is for you if you are seeking:
- Wilderness and immersion in nature
- Connection to community
- To tune into your intuition
- To reconnect to your body and voice
- To deepen your yoga and meditation practice
- An adventure in the Amazon jungle
Digital detox: Time to disconnect
The teachers encourage you during this retreat to take time off your screens, especially your phone. While the digital detox is optional, part of unwinding and connecting to nature is disconnecting from technology and the distractions and demands that often come with it. If you are ready to go full detox, great! If you have commitments or responsibilities that require you to use your phone, they ask that you do not bring it to meals, or practices in the shall, and that you consciously try to limit your screen time.
During this magical week full of activities, you are free to attend the activities and practices of your choice; none are mandatory! You can either relax by the pool, explore Moyobamba's markets and street art, perhaps get a massage or dive deeper into the tools you will be learning with us. As our retreats take place during our yoga teacher training, you will have the opportunity to sit and take part in our yoga teacher training theory lectures and movement practice clinics whenever you want.
Moksha Yoga Amazonica welcomes all men, women, non-binary, and the whole spectrum of self-identity. This retreat is open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or a regular student of yoga, you will find various benefits from the practices they will share with you. They simply ask you to be curious and to come with an open mind and an open heart.
Sample daily schedule
Day 1
Arrival on the first day is at any time with dinner served at 18:30
Days 2 to 6
- 06:00 - 07:00 Kriyas / Shatkarma detox cleansings, pranayama, and meditation
- 07:00 - 08:30 Asana postural practice (Vinyasa flow)
- 08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast
- 09:30 - 11:00 Optional Yoga Philosophy lecture or free time
- 11:00 - 12:30 Optional Anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics or free time
- 12:30 - 14:30 Lunch
- 14:30 - 16:30 Optional asana labs and body-alignment practicum or free time
- 16:30 - 17:00 Meditation practice
- 17:00 - 18:30 Asana postural practice (Yin yoga)
- 18:30 - 20:00 Dinner
- 20:00 - 21:00 Yoga Nidra, trataka candle meditation, massage for savasana practice
Day 7
Your last activity of the retreat will be morning yoga, breakfast, and lunch on the last day.
Ready to book?
The whole universe conspired for you to land here. Please consider the following questions when signing up.
- What about this retreat calls to you?
- What is your intention for this retreat?
- What is your current journey?
- How would you describe your soul?
Moksha Yoga Amazónica can’t wait to meet you!
Included excursions
Enjoy an excursion to Tingana Eco-reserve with a silent meditational canoe ride through Amazon wetlands, observing wild animals (monkeys, sloths, birds, etc.) in their natural habitat.
Give back to the local community with our Karma Yoga Volunteer Service Project teaching yoga to children and conducting a river beach clean up.
Instructors
Danni Cullen
Danni comes from a background in Theatre and Performance. For years she has worked with Touring theatre companies all over the world. However, with the stress and uncertainty of the acting world, she decided to try yoga, the perfect way to bring a little calm into her hectic world and stay fit for productions. Never realizing the effects that this practice would have on her.
Emily Cordes
Emily loves the simple joys in life. The first sip of coffee in the morning, the warmth of the sun, the sounds of nature. Practicing and teaching yoga has allowed her to connect more deeply to these simple joys, and this is what she loves to share with her students. It's not about what shape you make with your body, it's about what you learn from and through the movement. Emily has a passion for movement which began with her love of dance at age six. She has been teaching yoga since 2016.
Tabyr Briggs
Tabyr is an American yoga instructor on a global journey, spreading the ancient wisdom of yoga to students from all over the world. She's had the privilege of teaching in various countries, including the United States, Israel, Italy, and more. However, her heart lies in Rishikesh, India, where she's called home for the last two years, drawn to its significance as the birthplace of yoga. When she arrived in Rishikesh, her purpose was to deepen her understanding of yoga beyond meditation - a practice in which she'd already been long exploring. She was eager to dive into its other aspects.
Alina Kazandjian
Alina, a devotee of yoga, a wellness enthusiast, an artist, and a free spirit, places utmost importance on connection, expression, and freedom. Her journey into yoga initially served as a means to deepen her self-connection, but it has since evolved into a global exploration, where she shares this sacred practice to help others embark on a similar path all around the world. With an extensive 500+ hours of yoga studies across the United States, Europe, and soon-to-be completed Bhakti Training in India, Alina integrates her creativity and authenticity into every class.
Retreat location
Located in the most stunning location of Moyobamba, Kantu Garden Lodge, with new facilities and rooms and the first and only yoga shala in Moyobamba, filled with various fruit trees, gardens, and two lagoons.
Various fruits grow on the property, the lodge features a pool to refresh yourself after asana practice and boasts various enchanting spots to practice yoga and meditate.
The hotel is within walking distance from the Mirador of Tahuisco, which is a collection of small pedestrians-only streets with shops, restaurants, and a chocolate museum. From there, you can walk down towards the river for a swim or a boat ride in the Mayo River.
Moyobamba in general, and Kantu Garden Lodge in particular, offer you the opportunity to breathe fresh air, slow down, reconnect with nature, and observe the present moment while truly relaxing and reflecting in this unique jungle oasis. When you stop to observe, you will see hummingbirds, toucans, and monkeys visiting the space daily, and sometimes the resident owls also show their faces!
Unique features
Activities
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Yoga shala
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Three nourishing meals a day are provided by the restaurant at Kantu Garden Lodge. All meals are vegetarian with vegan and gluten-free options available. Let them know if you have any allergies or other dietary preferences. There is an open air restaurant from which you can order meat & fish dishes or portions separately.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
- Visit to the hot springs of San Mateo
- Acupuncture and/or chiropractic session at Mega Salud
- Physiotherapy session at Vital Fisio
- Boat ride on the Mayo river
- Shopping at local markets
What's included
- Cacao and the heart chakra: a workshop and ceremony
- Yoga asana and meditation classes twice daily
- Excursion to Tingana eco-reserve with a canoe ride and animal watching
- Karma yoga volunteering experiential excursion teaching yoga to children
- Ayurveda, chakras, and mudras
- Ancient eastern philosophy
- 1 Moksha Yoga Amazonica Mala beads rosary for meditation practice
- 1 Moksha Yoga Amazónica cotton tank top
- Specialized workshops
- 6 nights' accommodation in a modern Jungle Bungalow at Kantu Garden Lodge
- 3 daily vegetarian meals (dinner on day 1 and breakfast and lunch on day 7)
- Filtered drinking water, coffee, and tea
- Complimentary pick-up from Tarapoto Airport (TPP)
What's not included
- Airfare
- Personal expenses
- Return taxi ride to Tarapoto airport (students pool together at about 10 USD / person)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Cad. FAP Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport[1]
84 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flights to arrive at “Guillermo del Castillo” airport (TPP) in the city of Tarapoto. We recommend landing in Lima Late at night or early in the morning (to both avoid having to stay at a hotel in Lima, and to arrive at Kantu Garden Lodge in time (the drive from Tarapoto to Moyobamba takes 2 hours) Transfer from the airport to the hotel is included. Moksha Yoga Amazónica's representative will pick you up at the airport and hold a Moksha Yoga Amazonica sign.
Arrival by bus
You can travel from Lima to Moyobamba by bus, which takes about 24 hours. It is recommended to take the bus companies "Movil Tours" and "GH Bus" as good service options.
On the first day of the training, you can arrive anytime during the day
The main airlines serving domestic flights within Peru are Star Peru, Latam, Sky Airline, and Viva Air. Do check their baggage policies as they tend to have several options. Star Peru for example tends to include luggage in their airfare pricing (and generally have the best prices), while Viva Air & Sky Airline offer cheaper flights but sell luggage allowance separately.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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