4-Day Heart-Centered Wellness & Yoga Retreat in Colombia

The retreat runs over four days and three nights, with check-in at 3 PM on day one and check-out at 1:30 PM on the final day. Each day follows a loose rhythm: a morning ritual of meditation, journaling, and mindful movement; a yoga or somatic grounding practice in the bamboo shala beside the river; and then time to fill as you please—swimming in the river's natural pools, walking the permaculture gardens, or just resting. Afternoons might include a coaching circle, a free dance or conscious movement session, or a guided hike. Evenings bring a heart-opening cacao ceremony and a fire ritual, both designed to help you let go and renew.

What makes this retreat different from a standard yoga getaway is its setting and its ethos. YAY isn't just a pretty venue—it's a working permaculture farm that runs on solar power, grows its own food, and raises tilapia in its own pond. The commitment to sustainability isn't a marketing line; it's visible in the reused glass jars, the eco-friendly toiletries, the compost, and the locally sourced meals. You're not just visiting nature—you're living inside a model of how to live with it, and that changes the quality of the rest.

Kendra, your host, is a certified NLP coach and the founder of Selflove Journey. She's open about her own history with bulimia and self-pressure, and she brings that lived experience to her coaching. Her co-facilitator, Patricia Romo, focuses on reconnecting people with nature and their own inner truth through art, conscious design, and ritual. Together, they create a container that feels less like a workshop and more like a supported homecoming. Expect honest conversations, plenty of quiet, and the sense that you're being held by people who've done their own inner work.

The retreat is explicitly designed for women, though the page says all ages are welcome. It's intimate—the group maxes out at fifteen—so you'll likely leave knowing the other guests' names and stories. The location, known to indigenous communities as 'The Heart of the World,' is genuinely powerful: jungle-covered mountains that drop into the Caribbean, with the Guachaca River running clear and cold through the property. If you're looking for a retreat that combines genuine sustainability, emotional depth, and a setting that feels a world away from normal life, this is it.

What's included

- Airport Pickup - Airport Drop-off - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Specialized workshops - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Group excursions/activities - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - 3 nights accommodation - Transportation during the retreat - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Flights costs - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments