Wellness Escape: Yoga, Nature, and Volcanic Lake Living in Nicaragua

The retreat is set at Villa Laguna, nestled on the shores of Laguna de Apoyo, a deep volcanic crater lake with crystal-clear, warm waters. The property is within the Laguna de Apoyo Natural Reserve, a protected area of tropical dry forest that is home to howler monkeys, birds, and other wildlife. It's a place to truly disconnect from the hustle of everyday life while still having easy access to some of Nicaragua's most interesting towns and natural wonders.

Your day begins with a morning yoga practice in the waterfront shala as the sun rises over the lagoon. The practice honors yoga as a holistic practice, weaving together asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, mantras, and other traditional practices in a welcoming and accessible way. After breakfast, which is a different homemade creation each morning, you're free to choose your own adventure. The retreat offers a suggested list of activities—visit the colonial city of Granada, see the active Masaya Volcano, hike in the cloud forest on Mombacho Volcano, explore the pottery workshops of San Juan de Oriente, or arrange a day trip to the Pacific beaches if you're craving the ocean.

The schedule is intentionally flexible, allowing you to enjoy the structure and support of a yoga retreat while creating a stay that matches your own interests, pace, and energy levels. The retreat is kept small, with a maximum of 16 guests and most retreats welcoming around 6-8 participants, which creates a friendly, intimate atmosphere where you can connect with like-minded people while still having plenty of space for yourself. Your host, Miriam, is a former aviation professional who became a health coach, trained as a hatha yoga teacher in India, and opened the retreat center. She and her small team are known for their genuine hospitality and care, and for the incredible, artfully presented, plant-based meals made with local ingredients and "hecho con amor" (made with love).

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation in shared or private rooms - 2 delicious homemade plant-based meals per day (breakfast and dinner) - 2 daily yoga classes (morning and afternoon) - Unlimited purified water, tea & coffee - Private return airport transfers from Managua International Airport - Welcome gift curated from local artists and entrepreneurs - Donation to a local animal welfare organization - WiFi connection

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Visa fee - Optional excursions & activities - Additional treatments (massage, private sessions, etc.) - Lunch (available for purchase at the villa) - Tips