
Mystical Guatemala Retreat
JANUARY 10-17, 2026
Join us on a deeply healing yoga retreat in Guatemala. Lago Atitlan is a very special and high-vibrational energy lake that is flanked by three volcanoes and is considered a sacred place for the local Mayans.
Discover the magical and miraculous, the wonders of nature, and in your true Self. These retreats create deep and lasting connections to other people and your perspective will shift to be able to focus on the beauty of the world when we return.
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We will learn about Mayan culture and have the opportunity to participate in Mayan Fire Ceremonies, Temezcals and explore local villages. In addition to the cultural immersion, you will also be able to go on volcanic hikes or kayak on the lake.
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Our intention is to create an immersive and intimate retreat. There are limited spots available. We recommend that you arrive a day early to Guatemala City and stay overnight, but it is not required. We recommend this because the lake is a 3.5 hour drive by private shuttle from the airport.
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To reserve your spot, we require a $500 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit. Please email Cat here to do so.
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Connect deeply
This is a great place to be.
Life at Lake Atitlan moves at a slow, relaxed
pace. This heart-centered perspective is
ideal if you are looking to unwind.
While Spanish is the official language of
Guatemala, Mayan dialects are spoken by
the majority of local indigenous people. The front desk staff at Villa Sumaya speak English and Spanish.
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Before departing for Guatemala, we will have a meeting to introduce you to other retreat attendees and to discuss travel plans, etiquette and a brief history of the area, its nature and people.
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Mayan Fire Ceremony
As part of our retreat, we will invite you to participate in various ceremonies, including a Mayan Fire Ceremony and a sweat lodge.
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​Beautiful offerings are created and consumed by the fire, invoking awareness and connection with all that is. The Maya remind us to dwell in the innocent heart of the child, prompting us to leave behind our busy minds and conditioned concept of self.

Excursions and Tours
This photo of the Rostro Maya hike comes from The San Juan La Laguna Website here.
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This hike and others are available for you to participate in as excursions. There are also opportunities to explore local villages and visit markets. Some of the tours will give you an opportunity to visit various art and weaving co-ops in the area.
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Mayan textile arts are incredibly colorful and beautiful.
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Fresh Vegetarian Cuisine
Meals are abundant and freshly prepared daily. Each meal is balanced to meet your nutritional needs. Breakfast buffets include a main dish, granola, yogurt, fruit and daily specials. Lunch buffets include a hearty vegetarian main course, organic greens, homemade bread and a local fruit platter. Dinner buffets include soup, vegetarian entrée, seasonal side dishes, organic greens and a scrumptious dessert. Savor fresh breads and house-made tortillas.
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Meals are vegetarian. Chicken or Fish meals are available at an extra cost of $20 per day.
TESTIMONIALS
"A week retreat at Casa Om with Cat and the BYA community is like nothing I’ve ever experienced. Plenty of yoga with superb teachers and great excursions like snorkeling in the Puerto Morelos National Reef Park and a day trip to Uxmal, but the best part is people coming together, sharing their beautiful yoga practice together and having a fun together! Cat creates a loving and welcoming space for her students to feel at home."
- CAROLINE, PUERTO MORELOS RETREAT, JAN 2021 AND JAN 2022

What's Included
SHOW UP AND LET US TAKE CARE OF YOU!
- All the yoga and meditation is included
- 3 delicious and healthy meals a day
- Use of amenities and gardens
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What's not included
- Flights to Guatemala City
- Overnight stay at a hotel if you choose to arrive 1/9
-Optional excursions
- Massages or bodywork

How to book
To reserve a spot, a $500 non-refundable deposit is due.
To secure the early bird rate, payment in full is due 8/8/25. Thereafter, rates increase by $100.
We can charge your card on file or accept check or Venmo @yogaangels.
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Because we pay our retreat centers ahead of time, all deposits are non-refundable.
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