Wellness and Yoga Escape on a Volcanic Crater Lake in Nicaragua

The idea behind DesignYourBliss retreats is simple: give people the structure and support of a yoga retreat, but leave each day open enough that everyone can shape it their own way. Mornings start with a yoga practice on the waterfront deck as the sun comes up over Laguna de Apoyo. After breakfast, the day is yours. Some guests head into Granada or Masaya to explore markets and colonial streets, others organise a hike on Mombacho Volcano or a visit to the pottery workshops in San Juan de Oriente. If you'd rather not leave the property, you can kayak or paddleboard on the lagoon, book a massage, or simply claim a hammock and not move until dinner.

Late afternoon brings everyone back together for the second yoga class, followed by a three-course plant-based dinner. Evenings are quiet — maybe tea under the stars, a read in the library, or an early night. The schedule is consistent from day to day, but the experience is different for every guest because the free time is genuinely yours.

The retreat draws a varied crowd, from solo women travellers to couples to friends celebrating something. What they share is an interest in yoga, nature, and a slower pace of life. Reviews consistently mention how safe and welcome solo guests feel, and how easy it is to connect with others without feeling pressured to be social all the time.

What's included

- Private return airport transfers (MGA airport) - 6 nights accommodation - 2 homemade plant-based meals per day (breakfast and dinner) - 2 daily yoga classes - Unlimited purified water, tea & coffee - Welcome gift curated from local artists and entrepreneurs - Donation to a local animal welfare organization - Wifi connection - Free cancellation up to 60 days before arrival

What's not included

- Flights to Nicaragua - Travel insurance - Visa fees (if applicable) - Lunch (available for additional cost) - Optional excursions and activities - Additional treatments (massage, private sessions, etc.) - Tips - Alcoholic drinks and snacks