5 Day Detox, Heal + Align Retreat with Yoga and Meditation in Palomino, La Guajira

All levels and backgrounds welcome, beginners welcome.

Align with your true self in our Colombian Caribbean beachside wellness retreat which includes:

Daily yoga practices (Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra),
A cacao ceremony with indigenous representatives from the Sierra Nevada Mountains,
Daily Meditation practice (including active meditation and Japa Mala Meditation),
Mixed martial arts training and Breathwork
Silent hike to see the snow- capped mountains of the Sierra Nevada,
Live Kirtan Music with Mantras, voice workshop
Sound healing,
Reiki workshop,
Sharing Circles,
Healthy Vegan dessert and nutrition workshops,
Regular bonfires
Journaling and Creative art workshops.
A therapeutic ayurvedic massage.

The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is known as ‘el corazon del mundo’ or the heart of the world, it boasts the highest coastal mountain range in the world, being recognised as the 2nd most biodiverse place for species of birds in the world! Expect to see the snow-capped mountains from the beach, it is home for many species such as the Toucan, Hummingbird, Guacamaya parrot and howler monkeys.

Extra optional activities include:

An optional Ayahuasca ceremony (paid separately from the retreat)* with an experienced Colombian female shamana who has over 20 years of experience, consultation before and after the ceremony included. Price $170 USD

An optional Rapé ceremony, Rapé is amazonian tobacco based medicine applied through the nose. It is used to connect to our physical body and to our ancestors, there are over 33 different types of Rapés each with different medicinal properties. Please feel free to ask us for more information! Price $50USD

Typical Itinerary

8.00am Hatha/ Vinyasa/ Ashtanga Yoga or Mixed martial arts training and breathwork

9:30am Ice Bath

10am Breakfast

11.30am Sound healing

1.30pm Therapeautic massage

2.30pm Lunch

4pm Drum circle, Musical or creative workshop

7pm Dinner

8.30pm Cacao ceremony with indigenous representatives from the Sierra Nevada Mountains

Food
Please inform us of any dietary requirements prior to the retreat (e.g. Vegan, gluten free, any allergies).

3 healthy complete and colorful Vegetarian meals are provided each day, our expert Colombian chef uses local produce, local tropical fruits , and vegetables. Expect balanced nutritious and delicious meals accompanied by a delicious natural juice. Coffee and Tea available throughout the day.

Our accommodation
UUTTAAKA Eco Hotel

UUTTAAKKA means mangrove in the Wayuu Indigenous language , It is magically located between the sacred mangroves and a wild natural Caribbean Private beach .
It boasts a magical wooden bridge which lights up at night and is located a 20 minute walk to the sacred San Salvador River.
Your Private beachside room has a private bathroom and a private balcony with sea views.
You have full use of the purpose built Yoga Shala. Full laundry service available.
Expect to have the beach to yourself with an incredible view of untouched coastline lines with Palm trees and in the distance snow capped mountains!

10 minutes from Palomino
Palomino is a lively beachside town, expect artisan jewelry, indigenous woven mochilas, live music and salsa. Many artists and musicians live here, making it a very lively and creative place, there’s always something going on! The reception can easily organize safe transport to take you there and back.