6-Day Digital Detox & Mindfulness Retreat in Nature, Panama

The Disconnect to Reconnect retreat is built around one simple but radical idea: put your phone away for five days and see what happens. Created by Alaya and guided by facilitators Sol and Cristian, the experience blends morning yoga, meditation, breathwork, Karma Yoga, mindful eating, and self-discovery workshops with plenty of unstructured time in nature. The gradual arc of the week takes you from reconnecting with your body to turning inward and then outward to others, before a final day on integration.

Sol brings a background in hospitality management from École Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) and years of study in yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, and psychoanthropology. Cristian is a certified MBSR mindfulness teacher and yoga instructor who trained with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, with years of practice in Myanmar, India, and Southeast Asia. Together they create a grounded, supportive environment where you can slow down without feeling like you're being fixed or transformed into something you're not.

The setting is essential to the experience. Alaya sits on a hillside in Cañas, Los Santos Province, with views over rolling hills, the Pacific Ocean, and Isla Cañas. The property includes a yoga shala, gardens, a pool, and a restaurant, and the surrounding area offers beaches, surfing, hiking, and wildlife. The retreat center is about a 40-minute drive from Pedasí Airport, which is a short domestic flight from Panama City.

Food is a highlight, with three freshly prepared meals daily, catering to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and other dietary needs. The retreat is limited to 16 participants to keep the atmosphere intimate, and while it's marketed as a digital detox, it's really about rediscovering what nourishes you beyond the glow of a screen. You'll leave with practical tools—healthier digital habits, mindfulness practices, and a clearer sense of what you want your attention to go toward.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation in a Chakra, Jacuzzi, or Private Pool Dome - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Specialized workshops - Course manual - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Luggage storage - Parking

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary