7 Day The Alchemy of Living Yoga, Meditation, and Ayurveda Retreat at Lake Atitlan

Overview

Shamana Atitlan is creating for you a rich and tranquil environment for learning, relaxation, and transformation. You will emerge nourished and replenished knowing how to integrate this wisdom into your life.

Integrating the ancient teachings of Ayurveda and yoga for harmony and well-being, you will receive practical guidelines for a healthy daily routine, diet, and detox to illuminate your entire being while weaving in transformational work using guided visualizations, group process, movement, cacao ceremony, and much more.

The yoga classes are suitable for all levels, no previous experience is needed!

Yoga and Meditation practices will facilitate:

• Cultivating the fundamental principles of awareness, concentration and relaxation
• Expanding the consciousness and liberating the creative dormant energy
• Aligning the body-mind-spirit
• Balancing the nervous and hormonal systems
• Self-healing and mind balance

The Ayurvedic teachings will explore:

• Ayurveda and Yoga Philosophy, Cosmology and Psychology
• Overview of the different body-mind archetypes
• Ayurveda's approach to health and well-being
• Lifestyle, food and medicine in Ayurvedic thought
• Daily routine guidelines according to constitution and season
• The pillars of life according to Ayurveda
• Ayurveda's approach to proper digestion- how to kindle the inner fire (boosting metabolism)
• Ayurvedic diet: the potency and post digestion effect of the six tastes
• Home detox and rejuvenation practices
• Recognizing imbalances
• Diagnostic tools: pulse, body and face
• Yoga and Meditation in the light of Ayurveda
• Integration of knowledge and skill

The transformational work will include:

• Cacao ceremony
• Voice activation
• Dance and movement ritual
• Inner child healing and awakening your inner elder
• Group sharing
• Journaling
• Shamanic journeys
• Dance and movement
• Out of the mind into the heart

Daily program example

• 06:30 - 08:15 Yoga and Meditation practice
• 08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast
• 10:00 - 12:00 Class/Activity
• 12:00 - 12:30 Yoga Nidra/Deep relaxation
• 13:00 - 13:30 Lunch
• 13:30 - 15:30 Rest time
• 15:30 - 17:30 Class/Activity
• 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner
• 19:00 - 20:00 Rest/evening activity

Schedule may change according to the specific needs of each training.

Shamana Atitlan provides intimate care with an attentive ear and a loving heart throughout the program, providing private consultations, coaching, and treatments. Located in the village of San Marcos La Laguna which is known as the “Capital of Yoga of Central and South America”, on the shores of Lake Atitlán.

The lake is known for its healing energy, attracting spiritual seekers from all over the world. Living among the Mayan community, one is inspired by the ancient local traditions, cultures, and wisdom present here. Access to the lake is a 10-minute walk from the center!

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Three incredible vegetarian meals daily are included.

• 3 vegetarian meals a day
• 6 nights' accommodation
• All classes and workshops mentioned in the retreat

• Flights
• Airport transfers

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• 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 on arrival.