Cultural Wellness Retreat: Yoga, Aerial Yoga & Día de los Muertos in Guatemala

The retreat unfolds across three locations, each chosen to reveal a different side of Guatemala during the Days of the Dead. It starts in the mountains near Antigua, where you stay in a spacious cabin at Campo Alegre, an event venue with garden areas and open spaces designed for aerial yoga. For the first three days, you settle into a rhythm of morning yoga, community meals, and afternoon excursions—getting hands-on with local culture through a coffee tasting and a kite-making workshop, where you'll create your own kite to fly later in the week.

From there, the group moves to Finca La Loma, a countryside venue close to Sumpango, the town famous for its Giant Kite Festival. This is the heart of the experience: you'll attend the festival, a UNESCO-recognized celebration where enormous handcrafted kites, some measuring several metres across, are flown to honour the dead. Dani and local guides explain the traditions behind the kites and their connection to remembrance and community.

The final leg takes you to Lake Atitlán, where you stay in a lakeside home near the village of Cerro de Oro. Here, the pace slows: daily yoga and meditation, a boat trip to a lakeside village, a hike to the Cerro de Oro viewpoint, and a visit to the ancient Maya site of Iximché. The retreat ends with a return to Guatemala City, carrying the calm and perspective you've gathered.

Dani's teaching style is attentive and adaptive—she tailors each class to the group's level and energy, offering alternatives for beginners while still pushing those who want more. She's also known for her engaging personality, which shows in the guest reviews: people mention that her classes are fun and that she makes aerial yoga accessible to everyone. The retreat is small, so you'll never feel lost in a crowd, and there's always time to rest, recover, and take in your surroundings.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation in shared or private rooms - All breakfasts and dinners during retreat days - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Daily Hatha Yoga classes - Aerial Yoga sessions - Meditation sessions - Specialized workshops (kite-making, coffee tasting) - Excursions and activities as described - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Airport pickup and drop-off (fixed times) - Transportation during the retreat - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Luggage storage - Wifi connection - Artisanal ceramic bead bracelet (exclusive gift) - Concierge flights & travel assistance - Curated playlists for self-practice - Post-retreat integration support online - Free cancellation up to 60 days before arrival

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments or activities not in the itinerary - Meals other than breakfast and dinner (e.g., lunches) - Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, optional activities)