6-Day Cacao, Meditation & Somatic Healing Retreat in Itacaré, Brazil

Sítio dos Oriundos sits in Vila Camboinha, a short way from Itacaré in Bahia. The property is surrounded by Atlantic forest — the kind of green that's loud with birds and insects at dawn. You're not in a hotel complex; you're on a small holding in the trees, which is why the retreat can run with individual attention rather than a packed schedule for a crowd.

The therapeutic side is broad. Bodywork sessions use massage and acupressure to work on stored tension. Energetic healing practices are used to address physical, emotional and mental balance. Shamanic ceremonies with sacred plant medicines are held within a professional, carefully held framework — this is the part most people come for, and it's treated seriously rather than theatrically.

Daily practice holds the week together. Mornings might start with meditation, mindfulness, qi gong and breathing exercises. Afternoons tend to bring do-in self-massage, guided stretching, relaxation and talking circles. Those circles matter: they're where people process what comes up in the deeper sessions, so insights don't just evaporate on the flight home.

What makes this one different from a standard yoga or wellness week is the tailoring. Every guest's schedule and treatment plan is adjusted to them, so two people on the same dates won't have identical retreats. It also means the facilitators can dial intensity up or down depending on how you're doing.

Itacaré itself is known for surf beaches, waterfalls and jungle trails, but this programme keeps its focus inward. If you want a holiday with excursions and a bar, this isn't it. If you want a small, quiet, therapeutically serious week in the forest with plant medicine at the centre, it is.

What's included

- 6-day retreat programme at Sítio dos Oriundos - Accommodation in a bungalow (private or shared) - Daily meditation, mindfulness, qi gong and breathing sessions - Bodywork sessions including massage and acupressure - Energetic healing practices - Shamanic ceremonies with sacred plant medicines - Do-in self-massage, guided stretching and relaxation sessions - Talking and integration circles - Meals tailored to the group and dietary needs

What's not included

- International and domestic flights - Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Optional upgrades and extras