6-Day Wellness Escape with Yoga, Breathwork & Sound Healing in Brazil's Atlantic Forest

Days at Mama Shanti start gently. The forest wakes up around you—birdsong, light through the canopy, cool mountain air. The first session of the day is a 90-minute vinyasa flow or something more restorative, depending on what the small group needs. Rie reads the room and adjusts; there's no rigid syllabus. After that, breakfast is a spread built around what was harvested that morning on the organic farm: fresh fruits, warm dishes, local artisan cheeses, and milk from a nearby producer. It's vegetarian, sometimes vegan, and always anti-inflammatory.

The middle of the day is open. You might join a guided hike through Atlantic Forest trails to a waterfall few tourists ever reach, swim in the natural pool, rest in a hammock, journal, or simply sit and do nothing. In the late afternoon, the second 90-minute session draws everything inward—breathwork, a sound bath with crystal singing bowls, a deep yin practice, or guided meditation. Dinner is warm and unhurried, and the evening is quiet.

The intimacy here is structural, not incidental. With no more than four guests at a time, the experience shapes itself around you. Rie is your teacher and host, present and attentive, leading every session personally. The chef cooks with local organic ingredients. There's no divide between you and the hosts—you become friends and family. Reviews consistently mention the welcoming, homestay feel and the quality of the teaching and food.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off - 5 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama (breathwork) classes - Hike to Pedra Alpina in the Teresópolis Municipal Nature Park with a trusted guide - Hike to waterfalls in Serra dos Órgãos National Park - Shared shuttle pick-up from Rio de Janeiro on the first day of the retreat - Parking - WiFi connection

What's not included

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