Yoga & Ayurveda in Guatemala
Explore Guatemala, the Land of Eternal Spring with Kamalesh & Giulia (long-time Guatemalan residents).
- Experience the beauty of Antigua, Guatemala, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with a tour by Elizabeth Bell.
- Stay in a small village founded in 1547 (San Juan del Obispo) where you may tour the first monastery of the Americas or attend a mass.
- Enjoy spectacular views of three volcanoes: Agua, Fuego (active, but far enough away!) and Acatenango.
- Visit a local chocolate factory and a coffee farm.
- Explore colonial churches and local markets where colorful textiles abound.
- Visit Mayan ruins and participate in a sacred Mayan fire ceremony.
- Practice yoga daily: pranayama (breathing techniques), asana (postures), and meditation.
- Enjoy Ayurvedically inspired vegetarian meals prepared with fresh, organic, local produce.
- Learn about the universal principles of Ayurveda.
- Integrate the day’s experiences each evening with after-dinner discussions.
Rates & What's Included
Details & Useful Information
Yoga & Ayurveda in Guatemala
Program Costs $2,800
Inclusive of tuition, meals, and lodging (excluding airfare). See additional details below.
Tuition:
- Payable in advance to Mount Madonna
- Reserve your space with a $1,000 deposit at the time of registration
- Tuition balance of $1,000 due August 1, 2024
- Meals and lodging cost of $800 is due upon arrival in Guatemala
Lodging, meals, excursions and incidentals:
- Payable upon arrival in Guatemala to Kamalesh (Casa San Juan). Visa, Mastercard, US check, or cash accepted
- Includes seven-night stay in shared accommodations at Casa San Juan, airport transfer upon arrival (only), all local tours and travel, all meals except one dinner in Antigua
- Participants may come early or stay longer at a special price of $65 per person per night, two meals included
- More information about lodging & meals: www.casasanjuan.com.gt
Airfare:
- Payable by participant to airline of their choice. Airlines that fly to Antigua, Guatemala: American, Aeroméxico, Avianca, Delta, Taca, United, Volaris
- Passport required
- PLEASE NOTE: Air travel will not be arranged or managed by retreat organizers and must be arranged solely by the retreat participant
Policies & Cancellations
Presenters
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Kamalesh Ginger HoovenM.A., E-RYT 500Kamalesh teaches Samkhya Philosophy, Ayurveda, Core Asana, Asana Biomechanics, Hatha Yoga and meditation, and the Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga. She serves as Chair, School of Yoga; Program Director, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy; Program Coordinator, Advanced Yoga Studies (YTT 300); and Program Coordinator, Certificate: Ayurvedic Practitioner and MA. She has been leading and teaching Mount Madonna Yoga Teacher Trainings since 2005. She lives in Guatemala and in Watsonville, CA.
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Giulia MaeroRYT 500YTT 500, Cultural Anthropologist, Doula and current student in MMI’s Ayurvedic Health Counselor program. Trained in Prenatal Yoga, Postnatal Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga (YTT-200), Classical Restorative Yoga and Advanced Yoga Studies (YTT-300, Mount Madonna Institute). Italian, Giulia has been living in Guatemala for the last 13 years where she’s been sharing the teachings of Yoga for 9 years with a growing community of local and international people.
