Yoga Retreats at Mizata by Antiresort, El Salvador

Days at Mizata tend to follow the same shape. Yoga in the open-air shala in the morning, usually before it gets hot, with views of the mountains on one side and the ocean on the other. Breakfast after practice. Then the middle of the day is free — swim, walk the beach, sleep, read. Afternoon or sunset sessions for retreats that run two classes a day, and dinner in the evening.

The property is called Mizata by Antiresort and describes itself as an antiresort: luxury rooms and modern facilities, but built around the landscape rather than walled off from it. The yoga shala is open-air and set up for groups, with panoramic views. Rooms look out over the water or the hills.

What you do outside class is the part people remember. Horseback rides along the volcanic beach are run from the property. The surf break at Mizata is a known one, and the beach is black sand. Food is farm-to-table, drawing on the surrounding farmland. There is also a foundation arm working in the local community, which some retreat groups get involved with.

Because this is a venue that hosts retreats rather than one fixed itinerary, the instructor and the exact daily schedule come from whichever teacher is running your week. Mizata by Antiresort's own team handles the logistics — rooms, meals, shala time, excursions — and offers a consultation call with one of their retreat designers if you are a teacher planning to bring a group.

Location-wise, Mizata sits in La Libertad department on the Pacific coast of El Salvador. It is a quiet fishing town, not a resort strip. The nearest international airport is San Salvador (SAL), roughly 90 minutes to two hours by road depending on traffic.

What's included

- Accommodation at Mizata by Antiresort - Access to the open-air yoga shala - Farm-to-table dining at the resort - Use of resort facilities - Horseback riding along the volcanic beach (available on site) - Access to Playa Mizata and the surf break - Retreat design support for group leaders

What's not included

- International flights - Airport transfers (confirm with the resort) - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Optional excursions and activities not part of your retreat programme - Spa treatments and additional services