7-Day Ayurveda and Yoga Wellness Retreat at Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

The week unfolds at the Shamana Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat, perched on the edge of Lake Atitlan in the village of San Marcos. The center is a 15-minute walk or a 3-minute tuk-tuk ride from the village's main tourist area, but it feels a world apart. Views of the lake and the volcanoes from the yoga platform are the kind you'll want to photograph every morning. The vibe is relaxed and homey, with a garden, a library, and a kitchen where meals are prepared fresh each day.

What distinguishes this retreat is its genuine integration of Ayurveda with yoga and meditation. Led by Eran and Batya, the program includes daily yoga and pranayama (breathwork) classes, meditation sessions, and specialized workshops diving into Ayurvedic principles—your constitution (dosha), digestion, daily and seasonal routines, and simple detox practices. The philosophy is woven into practical life: what you eat, when you drink tea, how you approach your day. This is not a retreat that just throws a few yoga classes at you and calls it holistic; it gives you a real framework for living that you can carry back home.

The afternoons often include a workshop or a group activity—sometimes a nature hike with a trusted local guide, sometimes a trip to a nearby village, sometimes a cooking class where you'll learn to prepare Ayurvedic meals. There's also a cacao ceremony and other group processes designed to open up conversation and self-reflection. Eran and Batya are present throughout, making themselves available for questions and guidance, which past guests consistently mention as a highlight. They know everyone's name, and they genuinely care about how each person is doing.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama (breathwork) classes - Specialized Ayurveda workshops - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Group excursions and activities - Cooking class - Airport pickup from Guatemala City (GUA) - Transportation during the retreat - Luggage storage - Free WiFi - Welcome orientation

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments (e.g., spa, bodywork) - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Private shuttle at other times (available for 15 USD) - Optional upgrades (extra nights, laundry, additional treatments)