Macanal, Boyacá, Colombia
Up to 18 in group
April 16 - 19, 2026
About this Retreat
Yoga Instructor | Triathlon and Running Coach | Holistic Psychologist | Ayahuasca Ceremony Facilitator
With over a decade of experience as a triathlon and running coach, Jorge Quero has guided more than 500 athletes to achieve their peak physical condition. He extends this expertise into the yoga sphere, where he has been practicing for over ten years and teaching since 2020. Jorge is a RYT500 certified instructor with 700 hours of training in various styles, including traditional Hatha, Iyengar, Vinyasa, Yoga Nidra, Yin Yoga, and Sound Healing.
Jorge’s journey with plant medicine has become a vital part of his holistic wellness practice. He has facilitated over 30 Ayahuasca ceremonies, accompanying experienced indigenous shamans who lead these sacred rites. Drawing from his personal experience with various Ayahuasca traditions, Jorge serves as a bridge between participants and the healing process, ensuring they are supported throughout their journey. He works closely with the shamans, holding space and providing guidance, while the shamans direct the ceremonies and administer the sacred medicine.
Jorge’s deep respect for the ancient traditions and his understanding of the psychological and spiritual dimensions of Ayahuasca enable him to create a nurturing and safe environment for participants. His role as a facilitator is to assist the shamans and provide emotional and mental support to those undergoing these powerful transformations.
With his background in Holistic Psychology, Jorge integrates his understanding of the mind-body-spirit connection into the retreat experience. He combines this with his spiritual insights to help participants process and integrate their experiences in meaningful and lasting ways.
Jorge’s teaching philosophy embodies the body of an athlete, the mind of a stoic, the spirit of a warrior, and the heart of a poet. His expansive approach welcomes influences from different disciplines, aiming for holistic personal growth and wellness.
Having led over 20 yoga teacher trainings and plant medicine retreats, Jorge stands for continuous growth and exploration, pushing the boundaries of traditional wellness practices. His retreats offer a transformative experience, blending physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual awakening in a harmonious and integrative way.
Stacy is a nutrition therapist, meditation teacher, yoga instructor, and contrast therapy guide. She’s also a mother of three, so she’s walked quite a path. She leads with authenticity and direct honesty, firmly believing that the more we know, the better we do.
Details of this retreat
Nestled between lush green mountains, with the lake at your feet and an expansive blue sky above, this retreat invites you into a weekend of reconnection and renewal. Find the Fire is a space to slow down, reset, and return to a more regulated and grounded state through intentional practices and shared experience.
At the heart of the retreat is contrast therapy—a practice that alternates heat (sauna) and cold exposure (cold plunge). Used for centuries across different cultures, contrast therapy works directly with the nervous system, gently training the body to move between activation and relaxation. This process supports physical recovery, improves circulation and immune response, and builds mental resilience. On a deeper level, it helps regulate stress, increase emotional stability, and cultivate presence by meeting intensity with awareness and breath.
Here, water, breeze, sun, and heat are not just scenery—they are active elements of the journey. Daily contrast therapy sessions, guided yoga practices, and mountain hikes create a balanced rhythm between challenge and rest, movement and stillness. Yoga and mindful movement serve as grounding tools, helping integrate the physical sensations and emotional responses that arise, while supporting clarity, embodiment, and inner regulation.
The retreat takes place on the shores of Lake Chivor in Boyacá, approximately 2–3 hours from Bogotá. Led by Stacy Matthews and Jorge Quero, you will be supported through contrast therapy, intentional movement, and community-based practices that invite you to reconnect—with yourself, with others, and with the natural world that holds the process.
Throughout the retreat you will experience:
● Daily yoga, meditation, and contrast therapy
● Transformational workshops and sharing circles
● Organic, locally sourced meals prepared with love
● Free time to reflect, integrate, and connect with your soul
● A community of like-hearted souls, ready to grow together
EXPLORE · DISCOVER · CONNECT