7 days Shamana Yoga Retreat
7 days Shamana Yoga Retreat
Shamana Yoga Retreat Center, San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala
Up to 12 in group
December 8 - 14, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Practice all branches of yoga
- Ayurveda
- Special Ayurvedic module
- Small groups (up to 12 participants)
- Weekly kirtan (devotional singing), experience sound healing, voice activation
- Temazcal, ceremonial dance ritual, cacao ceremonies, yogic fire ceremonies
- Eligibility to register for Yoga Alliance certification
- 3 Ayurvedic vegetarian meals daily
- Shared airport transfer
About this Retreat
Eran is well known for his inspiring presence, emphatic heart, wisdom and insight. From a young age, he was called to the elements of nature and the philosophies of the Far East.Traveling extensively in India over a decade he went on different Yogic pilgrimages and through various initiations by Healers and Gurus in Ashrams and ancient mystical sites. Discovering the Yogi within and experiencing a profound awakening, healing and transformation in his life he eventually returned back to his homeland, Israel. Looking to integrate the ancient Vedic systems into the western world he commenced his formal studies of Yoga, Ayurveda and eastern religions in academies and universities in Israel, Australia and India.
Upon graduation he decided to follow his heart call to return to Mother India once again in the spirit of service. Inspired by his Yoga lineage emphasis on selfless service, he dedicated the following years to volunteer work in South-East India as project director at Sadhana Forest, a reforestation community NGO. Following the inner calling, he moved with his wife, Batya, to Lake Atitlan in the western highlands of Guatemala and resumed his practice of Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda. Sharing his many years of training, practice, self-inquiry and initiations, he offers consultations, Healing Therapies, Yoga & Meditation classes and facilitates retreats and training programs, while continuing his studies in the Vedic sciences. In 2015 he founded Atitlan Ayurveda and in 2019 he co-founded Shamana healing center, where he dedicates his time to support peoples’ healing journey.
Batya followed a spiritual path from a young age. At 21, she went to India for the first time, lived in the Himalayas for seven years where she was initiated into the simple ways of living. Dedicating her time to meditation, contemplation, while deconstructing all she was taught, healing traumas and wounds. She then received the call to bring her passion for healing into a professional setting. Dedicating her time to both conventional and non-conventional disciplines, she completed formal studies in homeopathy, alternative psychotherapy and B.A & M.A in social work. After completing seven years of studies, she left her birth country of Israel once more to India, this time to serve, side by side with her partner Eran, as a project manager and community leader at Sadhana Forest, a reforestation project in Auroville, in the south of India.
There, the needs of the volunteers in the project, on all levels, physical, emotional mental and spiritual, were her responsibility. Over those years, she gained many tools to support people on their healing journey. After completing three years in this project they moved to Lago Atitlan in Guatemala where she has been living since. Giving birth and becoming a mother was a monumental experience that deepened her sense of service, compassion and love. Over the years she established a thriving private practice in alternative psychotherapy and voice therapy, teaching yoga, guiding meditation, holding retreats and workshops, while she follows her passions of singing and dancing. In 2017, she founded her clothing line "Shamana creations" which expresses creative passion for beauty, harmony, colors and textiles. In 2019, she co-founded Shamana healing center, where she dedicates her time to supporting people on their path of self-discovery, transformation and healing.
Details of this retreat
Shamana Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat ✨
A Journey of Nourishment, Awakening & Inner Harmony
Imagine a week where every part of you — body, mind, emotions, and spirit — is lovingly nourished and held in sacred space. A time to rest deeply, reconnect with your essence, and receive ancient wisdom that you can carry back into your daily life with clarity and strength.
At the Shamana Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat, we invite you to step into a rich and tranquil environment designed for healing, learning, and transformation. Set amidst the breathtaking beauty of Lake Atitlán, this retreat is a sanctuary where inner and outer nature meet, offering a rare opportunity to cleanse, energize, and replenish on all levels.
🌿 Ayurveda & Yogic Wisdom
Our retreat offers a holistic immersion into the ancient sciences of Ayurveda and Yoga, blending philosophy with embodied practice. You’ll receive practical tools and personalized insights to enhance your well-being and live in harmony with your true nature.
Topics include:
Foundations of Ayurveda & Yoga: philosophy, cosmology, and psychology
Body-mind archetypes and how to recognize your constitution
Diet, daily routines, and seasonal guidance for vibrant health
The pillars of life and principles of Ayurvedic digestion
Boosting your inner fire (Agni) and cultivating long-term vitality
Detox & rejuvenation practices you can take home
Recognizing and restoring imbalances
Yoga & Meditation in the light of Ayurveda
Integration of ancient wisdom into modern life
🌸 Transformational Practices & Ceremonies
Healing goes beyond theory — it is felt, expressed, and lived. Throughout the week, you’ll participate in powerful transformational experiences to awaken your voice, open your heart, and deepen your connection with yourself and others.
Our transformational work includes:
Cacao ceremony & heart-opening rituals
Voice activation & sound expression
Ceremonial dance & movement practices
Guided journaling & reflection
Group sharing & sacred witnessing
“Out of the Mind, Into the Heart” workshop
Temazcal (traditional Mayan sweat lodge)
Mayan Fire Ceremony with local wisdom keepers
🧘♀️ Yoga & Meditation for All Levels
Our yoga sessions are gentle yet profound — open to all levels, including beginners. Each class is crafted to harmonize your nervous system, awaken your energy, and reconnect you with your intuitive intelligence.
You will explore:
Awareness, concentration, and deep relaxation
Body-mind-spirit alignment
Nervous and hormonal balance
Expansion of consciousness and liberation of creative energy
Self-healing through movement and breath
Cultivating peace, contentment, and presence
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A Journey of Nourishment, Awakening & Inner Harmony
Imagine a week where every part of you — body, mind, emotions, and spirit — is lovingly nourished and held in sacred space. A time to rest deeply, reconnect with your essence, and receive ancient wisdom that you can carry back into your daily life with clarity and strength.
At the Shamana Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat, we invite you to step into a rich and tranquil environment designed for healing, learning, and transformation. Set amidst the breathtaking beauty of Lake Atitlán, this retreat is a sanctuary where inner and outer nature meet, offering a rare opportunity to cleanse, energize, and replenish on all levels.
🌿 Ayurveda & Yogic Wisdom
Our retreat offers a holistic immersion into the ancient sciences of Ayurveda and Yoga, blending philosophy with embodied practice. You’ll receive practical tools and personalized insights to enhance your well-being and live in harmony with your true nature.
Topics include:
Foundations of Ayurveda & Yoga: philosophy, cosmology, and psychology
Body-mind archetypes and how to recognize your constitution
Diet, daily routines, and seasonal guidance for vibrant health
The pillars of life and principles of Ayurvedic digestion
Boosting your inner fire (Agni) and cultivating long-term vitality
Detox & rejuvenation practices you can take home
Recognizing and restoring imbalances
Yoga & Meditation in the light of Ayurveda
Integration of ancient wisdom into modern life
🌸 Transformational Practices & Ceremonies
Healing goes beyond theory — it is felt, expressed, and lived. Throughout the week, you’ll participate in powerful transformational experiences to awaken your voice, open your heart, and deepen your connection with yourself and others.
Our transformational work includes:
Cacao ceremony & heart-opening rituals
Voice activation & sound expression
Ceremonial dance & movement practices
Guided journaling & reflection
Group sharing & sacred witnessing
“Out of the Mind, Into the Heart” workshop
Temazcal (traditional Mayan sweat lodge)
Mayan Fire Ceremony with local wisdom keepers
🧘♀️ Yoga & Meditation for All Levels
Our yoga sessions are gentle yet profound — open to all levels, including beginners. Each class is crafted to harmonize your nervous system, awaken your energy, and reconnect you with your intuitive intelligence.
You will explore:
Awareness, concentration, and deep relaxation
Body-mind-spirit alignment
Nervous and hormonal balance
Expansion of consciousness and liberation of creative energy
Self-healing through movement and breath
Cultivating peace, contentment, and presence
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Schedule
6:30-8:15 am Yoga & Meditation practice
8:30-9:30 am Breakfast
10:00-12:00 pm Morning session
12:00-12:30 pm Yoga Nidra/ Deep relaxation
13:00-13:30 pm Lunch
13:30-16:00 pm Rest time
16:o0- 17:30 pm Afternoon session
18:00- 19:00 pm Dinner
19:00-20:00 pm Rest/ Evening Session
*Schedule may change according to the specific needs of each retreat.
8:30-9:30 am Breakfast
10:00-12:00 pm Morning session
12:00-12:30 pm Yoga Nidra/ Deep relaxation
13:00-13:30 pm Lunch
13:30-16:00 pm Rest time
16:o0- 17:30 pm Afternoon session
18:00- 19:00 pm Dinner
19:00-20:00 pm Rest/ Evening Session
*Schedule may change according to the specific needs of each retreat.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Shamana Healing Center, Shamana Yoga Retreat Center, San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala
Directions
Please book your flight to arrive at La Aurora International Airport (GUA). For all our retreats and trainings we include a direct private shuttle leaving the Guatemala City Airport at 9 am on the first day of each course. Once arriving into San Marcos la Laguna; We are a 15 minute hike from the lakefront to Barrio 2 or you can get a tuk tuk ride up to our center which is about 3 minutes.
Accommodation
Shamana Atitlan offers two rooms, the big and the small room. The big room is spacious and luxurious, giving you all the comfort you need for a great stay, it has 2 single beds and one double bed with an attached bathroom and shower. The small room is full of sunshine, decorated with harmonious colors, and very comfortable. The bathroom for this room is a shared bathroom and is located on the top floor of the retreat center. They provide excellent mattresses and bedding, comfortable pillows, and soft towels. The place offers safe filtered water from the tap (very rare in San Marcos) and the kitchen is equipped with high-quality utensils. There is a safe in the room and gorgeous views.
Program Price & shared accommodation
Program Price & private accommodation
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
Beautiful yoga shala with a spectacular view of Lake Atitlan and the volcanoes
Shared kitchen
Beautiful outdoor space where we eat breakfast and lunch and indoors for dinner
Comfy space with couches and cushions
Everything in our center is surrounded by nature and made from natural resources
Garden space with lots of vibrant plants and trees
Lawn to lounge on
Shared kitchen
Beautiful outdoor space where we eat breakfast and lunch and indoors for dinner
Comfy space with couches and cushions
Everything in our center is surrounded by nature and made from natural resources
Garden space with lots of vibrant plants and trees
Lawn to lounge on
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
We serve very healthy and balanced meals focusing on vegetarian and Ayurvedic style cooking. We cater to gluten free and dairy free diets as well as vegetarian.
What's Included
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Yoga Nidra
- Ayurveda
- Cacao ceremony
- Temazcal
- Mayan Fire Ceremony
- Movement - Dance
- Guided Visualization
- Breathwork
- 3 daily Ayurvedic vegetarian meals
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Tea and water
- Shared transport from the airport
- Workshops
What's Not Included
- Airfare
- Health insurance
- Travel insurance
- Any COVID testing
- Field trips
- Private consultations, coaching and treatments
- Lunch on Saturday and Sunday (off days)
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