Retreats
SEPTEMBER 15TH TO 20TH, 2024
Casa Chapolin, Palomino, Colombia
Join us on a transformative journey of self-discovery while nourished by the magic of Colombia's Caribbean coast at the beautiful Casa Chapolin in Palomino, Colombia.
From Body to Bliss is a 6-day, 5-night wellness retreat to move beyond the physical practice of yoga. Each day you will experience yoga & movement classes, meditation, journaling, experiential workshops, and local activities designed to connect you with the radiance of each layer of your being.
You will go home revitalized, not only by an incredible vacation but with a deeper connection with self and a toolkit of practices to navigate daily stressors.
Prices range from 1,100-1,850 USD. The first three bookings receive an additional 15% off!
What to expect:
Day 1: (Annamaya - Physical Layer of Self) - Sun. Sept. 15
10:00 Arrival
10:30 am-12:30 pm Opening Circle & Intro to Koshas
1:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm - Hotel check-in / Free time / Explore
4:30 - 5:30 pm - Grounding Yoga (Arriving & Annamaya)
6:30 pm - Dinner
7:30 pm - Evening Fire & Intention Setting
Day 2:(Pranamaya - Energetic Layer) Mon Sept 16
6:30-8:15 am - Morning Yoga (Pranamaya kosha)
8:30 am Breakfast
9:45 -12am - Journaling & Workshop
1:00 - 4:00 - Lunch & Free time / Wellness services
4:00 pm - Walking Tour & Beach Sunset
6:30 pm - Dinner
7:45-8:30 pm - Yin Yoga & Nidra
Day 3: (Manomaya - Mental/Emotional Layer) Tues Sept 17 (Full Moon)
5:45-8:15 am Sunrise Walk & Beach Boxing Empowerment Session
8:30 am - Breakfast
9:45 am 12:00 pm - Expressive Writing & Kosha Workshop
1:00 - 4:00 pm - Lunch & Free Time
5:00 - 6:00 pm - Lunar Yoga - Full Moon Flow
6:30 pm Dinner
7:45 - 8:30 pm - Yin Yoga (Full Moon Yin)
Day 4: (Vijnanamaya - Wisdom/Intuitive Layer)
6:30 - 8:15 am - Morning Yoga (Wisdom Body)
8:30 - am Breakfast
9:45 - 12:00 am - Journaling & Workshop
1:00 pm - Lunch
2:30 am - Palomino Dog Walk & River Swim
6:30 pm Dinner
7:45pm-8:30 pm Yin Yoga & Nidra
Day 5: (Annandamaya - Bliss Layer)
6:30-8:15 am Morning Bliss Yoga Session
8:30 am - Breakfast
9:45 am - Journaling (Glimmers & Gratitude)
10:30 am - Ice bath (Dopamine Rush)
12:30 pm - Lunch
4:00 pm - Bhakti Yoga (Devotional Bliss)
6:00 pm Closing Dinner
7:30 pm Ecstatic Dance
Day 6: Integration / Wholeness
6:30 -7:30 am - Fullness Yoga Practice
7:45 - 8:45 am - Breakfast
9:00 - 9:30 am - Check-out
9:45-10:30 am - Inner reflection & Integration
10:30 - 11:00 am Closing circle
Accommodation Options:
Casa Chapolin is a beautiful eco-boutique hotel, just steps from the Caribbean Sea. Bright & spacious private or shared rooms.
Note all rooms have a private bathroom and are cooled by fans and the breeze of the ocean.
DORM ROOM: Four double beds, each with a personal locker. Private bathroom. Retreat price: $1,100 per person.
PRIVATE SHARED ROOM: Two single beds. Private bathroom & garden walk-out. Retreat price: $1,350 per person.
TREEHOUSE: Built above your own terrace space with a hammock, this traditional palm house has a double bed and private bathroom. Retreat price: $1550 per person.
PRIVATE SUPERIOR: Spacious & comfortable, with a king-size, desk, private bathroom, and garden view. Retreat price: $1750 per person.
SUITES: Located on the second floor with a large private balcony with hammocks, the suits are spacious and comfortable. Each with a large private bathroom, king-size bed and working space. Two of the suites also have an additional single bed, ideal for sharing. Retreat price: $1850 per person.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
If you’re traveling with another person and would like shared accommodation in a private room, both parties receive 15% off the total retreat price.
$500 deposit is due at the time of booking to hold your reservation. This fee is non-refundable.
Retreat price includes 3 meals a day plus extra fruit, tea, and coffee available throughout the day.
Price does not include transportation to and from the airport, but we can arrange trusted transportation.
$500 USD is due at the time of booking to hold your reservation. This fee is non-refundable. Room choices are on a first-come-first-serve basis.
10% discount on additional nights at Casa Chapolin.
Payments can be made through bank transfer and PayPal.
Meet your Facilitators:
Eva Still, MSW, E-RYT
MSW psychotherapist, health & wellness coach, yoga teacher, and grief educator Eva brings her passion for holistic wellness to her yoga classes, workshops, and retreats. She makes healing accessible to all through traditional and modern practices such as writing, movement, talk therapy, and somatic interventions.
Amy Ford, MSW, E-RYT
MSW psychotherapist, yoga teacher, and educator Amy Ford is passionate about supporting her students through life changes and self-discovery through a multidisciplinary and holistic approach. Her classes draw on yoga philosophy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, functional anatomy, and trauma-sensitive techniques.