7 Day Shukubo Meditation & Yoga Retreat, Near Medellin, Colombia

La Casa de Loto keeps things deliberately simple. There's no packed schedule, no program to complete, nothing to achieve. The structure is consistent each day: one Hatha yoga class with pranayama in the morning, a short open awareness meditation around midday, and a guided meditation in the evening. In between, the time is yours. That balance of structure and freedom is what most guests comment on—you get enough routine to settle into a rhythm, but no pressure to fill every hour.

The instruction is grounded in Tibetan Buddhism. The host, Pema (whose name means 'Lotus' in Tibetan), has spent over fifteen years studying within the Dzogchen tradition of the Dudjom Tersar lineage. He trained with teachers like His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, and Loppon Jigme Rinpoche, and previously trained in Kung Fu and Hatha Yoga. He's also the founder of La Casa de Loto and a sister retreat, Senda Loto. His background isn't purely academic—he spent years as an international DJ before a personal crisis turned him toward full-time meditation practice, so his teaching style is practical rather than preachy.

The retreat sits in the mountains of Guatapé, surrounded by forests, gardens, and views over the lake and the giant El Peñol rock. The nearest town, Guatapé, is a ten-minute tuk-tuk ride away, and is colorfully painted with a famous waterfront. Guests come to disconnect from city noise and screens, and the retreat encourages a digital detox, though Wi-Fi is available.

The retreat is semi-silent. Morning silence runs until 2 p.m. each day, which lets the mind settle without chatter. After that, conversation is fine until the evening. You can also choose to stay in full silence for your entire stay if you prefer. With a maximum of ten guests, the atmosphere stays intimate, and the teachers are around for questions or individual guidance whenever you need them.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Daily meditation classes - Daily yoga classes - Daily pranayama classes - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments