Wellness Sailing Retreat in San Blas, Panama

This retreat takes place entirely aboard a private sailboat, a 34-foot vessel with a warm wooden interior and two private cabins. You'll sail through the San Blas archipelago, famous for its 365 palm-fringed islands and turquoise waters, with the Guna Yala Indigenous community as your hosts. Days are structured around yoga, meditation, and ocean activities, but everything is optional—you can join in or do your own thing.

Daily yoga sessions happen on the beach when possible, with energizing sunrise flows blending Vinyasa, Hatha, and Kundalini elements, and restorative sunset sessions with Yin, Slow Hatha, and Yoga Nidra. There are also guided meditations, pranayama (breathwork) to prepare for freediving, and acroyoga for fun and trust-building. You'll have opportunities to learn the basics of freediving, take sailing lessons, and go snorkeling over coral reefs.

Meals are served onboard, featuring fresh, local ingredients—often seafood and tropical fruits—with options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. Evenings are spent at anchor in secluded bays, where you might hear the sounds of the jungle or just the lapping of the waves. It's a chance to completely disconnect from everyday life and tune into the rhythms of the sea.

Your host and lead facilitator is Jessy Hyde, originally from Belgium, who has over 10 years of yoga teaching experience across India, Mexico, Panama, and Europe. She's also a professional sailor and freediving instructor, and she trained in Hatha Yoga in India and continued her studies in Vinyasa, Yin, Somatic Yoga, and Vipassana meditation. Her approach is warm and inclusive, which is reflected in the guest reviews.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation on private sailboat - Airport Pickup & Drop-off - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Daily yoga practice - Daily meditation practice - Daily pranayama practice - Acroyoga introduction - Introduction to freediving - Rituals and inner work workshops - Specialized workshops - Snorkeling - Sailing classes - Free excursions to sites of interest - Beach exploration - Visit of traditional indigenous village Guna - Spend time with the indigenous community - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Transportation during the retreat

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Meals taken off the boat - Souvenirs - Tip to staff - Additional activities not included in the itinerary