7 Nights Holistic Retreat in Bahia - Yary Immersion Summer Edition
7 Nights Holistic Retreat in Bahia - Yary Immersion Summer Edition
Serra Grande, Uruçuca - BA, Brasil
Up to 30 in group
January 15 - 22, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Temazcal
- Cacao ceremony
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Sacred songs
- Flower baths
- Waterfall
- Guided tours
- + Optional Ayahuasca Ceremony
About this Retreat
Giovanna Jaxuka, a holistic therapist trained in naturology at the American Institute of Holistic Theology, is a researcher for paths of self-knowledge and ancestral native traditions. She is the guardian and creator of Oca Yary, she was the one who dreamed of this sacred space, to welcome people seeking integration with nature, self-knowledge and spirituality. She trained as a naturopath and specializes in Transpersonal Psychology. She seeks paths of self-discovery and ancestral native traditions. For over 20 years, she has guided Temazcal ceremonies and other experiences at Oca Yary.
She is a singer and composer of the Guarani Mbya ethnic group.
A third-generation Guarani spiritual leader, she learned traditional songs from an early age in her village.
Guardian of the Guarani tradition, she brings ancestral practices together to connect with the present day.
He developed a repertoire of original songs with the Guarani guitar, and some of these are on Spotify or YouTube, on his profile.
Ana Castro recognizes herself as an apprentice of the Earth. A biologist with a master's degree in community education, she works as a consultant on socio-environmental projects.
For 15 years, he has been working with ancestral knowledge, indigenous peoples, and forest medicines. He works with deep ecology as a way to reconnect with inner nature and recover the vital perception that we are an integrated part of the Cosmos. He identifies this integration as the path to systemic regeneration of relationships and the Earth.
She is a prayer worker, working to awaken a sense of connection with inner nature. She works to activate Mother Earth's codes in the body through Yoniegg and Cacao Medicine, anchoring experiences and studies to open the thymus (heart), thyroid (expression), and pineal (intuition) glands, and healing the sacred energy of creation.
He prays through his music-medicine project Reza EmCanto, where he performs healing spells with the power of Sohm. He is a therapist of floral essences, Isis pendulum, and healing through the frequency of roses.
Details of this retreat
Being in touch with nature is one of the oldest, most natural and ancestral ways of balancing the body, mind and spirit.
The Yary Immersion invites you to listen to the wisdom of nature and get in touch with your inner essence.
A space of connection is created so that you can get in touch with yourself, take care of your inner garden and allow your essence to flourish.
The Yary Immersion takes place every season, each of which is connected to an element of nature and a purpose. In the Summer edition, we connect with our purpose, our sacred dream and with the Fire element.
8 days Retreat
10+ experiences and activities
Healthy food (3 meals a day)
Optional Ayahuasca ceremony
Located on the Cocoa Coast, on the southern coast of Bahia, YARY is a Holistic Center that sits on the banks of the Tijuípe River, in the middle of the Atlantic Forest. It was created with the intention of providing moments of renewal and reconnection for all who pass through these lands.
The Yary Immersion invites you to listen to the wisdom of nature and get in touch with your inner essence.
A space of connection is created so that you can get in touch with yourself, take care of your inner garden and allow your essence to flourish.
The Yary Immersion takes place every season, each of which is connected to an element of nature and a purpose. In the Summer edition, we connect with our purpose, our sacred dream and with the Fire element.
8 days Retreat
10+ experiences and activities
Healthy food (3 meals a day)
Optional Ayahuasca ceremony
Located on the Cocoa Coast, on the southern coast of Bahia, YARY is a Holistic Center that sits on the banks of the Tijuípe River, in the middle of the Atlantic Forest. It was created with the intention of providing moments of renewal and reconnection for all who pass through these lands.
Schedule
Day 1 - 01/15
› Arrival day (any time)
Transfer airport - oca Yary included
› Meals included
› Day to relax and enjoy the waterfall
› Bonfire and sharing circle
Day 2 - 01/16
› 10am Opening round
› Herbal bath in the waterfall
› Lunch
› Group dynamics
› Dinner
› Bonfire and songs with Tainara Takua
Day 3 - 01/17
› Detox juice
› Yoga
› Breakfast
› Conversation circle and preparation for the temazcal
› Singing circle
› Waterfall
› Lunch
› Group dynamics
› Temazcal
› Dinner
Day 4 - 01/18
› Detox juice
› Breakfast
› Sharing circle, body movements and dance
› Meditative trail
› Interiorization with nature
› Lunch
› Free time
› Mandala
› Cacao ceremony
Day 5 - 01/19
› Detox juice
› Yoga
› Breakfast
› Planting
› Artistic activity
› Waterfall
› Lunch
› Conversation circle - sharing
Day 6 - 01/20
›Yoga
› A day at the beach
› Serra Grande viewpoint
› Beachwalk at Sargi beach
› Return by van
› Optional Ayahuasca Ceremony available on this day
Day 7 - 01/21
› Walk in the environmental preservation area of Itacaré
› Four beaches trekking
› Lunch at local restaurant
› Return by van
› Bonfire and songs
Day 8 - 01/22
› Breakfast 8am
› Departure 11am
› Arrival day (any time)
Transfer airport - oca Yary included
› Meals included
› Day to relax and enjoy the waterfall
› Bonfire and sharing circle
Day 2 - 01/16
› 10am Opening round
› Herbal bath in the waterfall
› Lunch
› Group dynamics
› Dinner
› Bonfire and songs with Tainara Takua
Day 3 - 01/17
› Detox juice
› Yoga
› Breakfast
› Conversation circle and preparation for the temazcal
› Singing circle
› Waterfall
› Lunch
› Group dynamics
› Temazcal
› Dinner
Day 4 - 01/18
› Detox juice
› Breakfast
› Sharing circle, body movements and dance
› Meditative trail
› Interiorization with nature
› Lunch
› Free time
› Mandala
› Cacao ceremony
Day 5 - 01/19
› Detox juice
› Yoga
› Breakfast
› Planting
› Artistic activity
› Waterfall
› Lunch
› Conversation circle - sharing
Day 6 - 01/20
›Yoga
› A day at the beach
› Serra Grande viewpoint
› Beachwalk at Sargi beach
› Return by van
› Optional Ayahuasca Ceremony available on this day
Day 7 - 01/21
› Walk in the environmental preservation area of Itacaré
› Four beaches trekking
› Lunch at local restaurant
› Return by van
› Bonfire and songs
Day 8 - 01/22
› Breakfast 8am
› Departure 11am
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Yary , Serra Grande, Uruçuca - BA, Brasil
Directions
How to Reach Us
By Plane: The closest airport and main gateway is Ilhéus (IOS). From there, you can already feel the breeze of southern Bahia and we can get you at the airport.
By Bus: For those who prefer the charm of the open road, Viação Rota has frequent routes from cities like Itabuna, Porto Seguro, Salvador, Itacaré , and Ilhéus. Ask to get off at Serra Grande , our neighboring town. From the Serra Grande bus station, Oca Yary is just 2 km away— a quick hop to your reconnection!
By Plane: The closest airport and main gateway is Ilhéus (IOS). From there, you can already feel the breeze of southern Bahia and we can get you at the airport.
By Bus: For those who prefer the charm of the open road, Viação Rota has frequent routes from cities like Itabuna, Porto Seguro, Salvador, Itacaré , and Ilhéus. Ask to get off at Serra Grande , our neighboring town. From the Serra Grande bus station, Oca Yary is just 2 km away— a quick hop to your reconnection!
Accommodation
A cabin in the forest with everything you need. Imagine waking up with the sound of birdsong, breathing the pure forest air, and feeling the vital energy pulsing around you. At Oca Yary, each lodging option is a gateway to this deep immersion in nature. Triple room with private bathroom for the group
Yary Immersion
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
YARY is a Holistic Center located on the Cacao Coast in Bahia, close to Itacare and Serra Grande, Brazil.
Blessed with fresh waters, we are on the banks of the Tijuípe River, which offers us a paradisiacal waterfall, surrounded by the vibrant Atlantic Forest and neighboring the Conduru Mountains.
Blessed with fresh waters, we are on the banks of the Tijuípe River, which offers us a paradisiacal waterfall, surrounded by the vibrant Atlantic Forest and neighboring the Conduru Mountains.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Vegetarian and Organic food from the farmers around.
What's Included
- 3 meals per day
- 8 nights accommodation
- all activities
- transfer IOS airport - Yary - IOS airport
What's Not Included
- airfare
- ayahuasca ceremony (optional)
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