Colombia Self-Realization & Empowerment (July 2018)

Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia

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Lotus Retreats
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38 reviews
Jul 30 - Aug 4, 2018
Group size: 7 - 21
Colombia Self-Realization & Empowerment (July 2018)
Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia

Lotus Retreats
  • Email address verified
38 reviews

Jul 30 - Aug 4, 2018
Group size: 7 - 21

About this trip

Join Lotus Retreats for a 6-day and 5-night all inclusive Yoga Retreat at the Gitana Del Mar Beach Resort on the coast of the Sierra Nevadas de Santa Marta de Colombia!

THE EXPERIENCE:

The purpose of this Yoga retreat is to revive our creative fire and explore different Yogic practices to provide you with the tools to develop your own personal practice for self-realization through Asana (physical movement), meditation, pranayama (breathing techniques), philosophy & education.  

Each day of the retreat will be focused on a different chakra of the body to develop an awareness of the chakra system and leave us cleansed and refreshed after the retreat! We will also offer afternoon activities for the group to bond, explore and see the beauty of Colombia!


This retreat offer an intimate space for our students to grow individually and as a group. We believe in the power of community with family style meals, partner yoga and beach cleanups. We also encourage self-study, silent walks and individual space for our students to connect with themselves. Along with Yoga and meditation, each day of the retreat will offer an excursion of some sort to the surrounding sacred waterfalls, native riverbeds, indigenous tribe towns and national parks.


Daily group excursions and jungle adventures to National Parks, Waterfalls and River Tubing are also offered, along with the option to explore individually. Our retreat will conclude with a Moon Ceremony and celebration on the beach.


There is something for everyone to gain from this retreat experience! Begin your Yoga practice, expand an existing practice, dive deep beneath the layers of the Chakra system, connect with like-minded individuals, build community and a spiritual sangha, explore the lush land of Colombia and create an unforgettable experience. 


THE GITANA DEL MAR BEACH RESORT:

Welcome to the home of our Colombia Retreat. The Gitana Del Mar Beach Resort is located at the base of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains alongside of the Caribbean sea. It's lush land harbors a retreat oasis of pure jungle and ocean bliss. Surrender to nature and join us for sacred movement and meditation in the lush jungles and tropical Caribbean coast of Colombia.


WHAT'S INCLUDED:

  • 6 days and 5 nights at the Gitana Del Mar Beach Resort
  • 2 Yoga classes a day
    • (Vinyasa, Hatha and Restorative styles)
  • 3 daily meals made with fresh juice and dessert
    • Vegetarian, Vegan, gluten & dairy free options available
  • Daily intensive workshops and group activities to deepen understanding of the Chakra System
  • Opening ceremony, intention setting, and journal practicing prompts 
  • Closing cacao ceremony and beach bonfire
  • Goodie bags from our Colombia Retreat sponsors

Available Packages

Triple Bungalow Occupancy

Individual Twin Sized Beds in a Triple Occupancy with beautiful private outdoor shower, high ceilings & ceiling fan. Cleaned Daily

$1,290
Deposit:$500
Double Bungalow Occupancy

Shared King bed or King/Twin bed in a shared double occupancy with beautiful private outdoor shower, high ceilings & ceiling fan. Cleaned daily

$1,690
Deposit:$500
Single Bungalow Occupancy

Private single occupancy with king bed and private outdoor shower, high ceilings, ceiling fan and cleaned daily.

$1,990
Deposit:$500
Triple Glamping Occupancy

Camp in style! 3 twin sized beds in a spacious outdoor, covered, glamper. Each glamper has windows, a wooden door and it's own patio space. The glamping tents will share a bathroom with beautiful showers & sinks. 

$990
Deposit:$500
Double Glamping Occupancy

Camp in style! 1 Queen sized bed in a spacious outdoor, covered, glamper. Each glamper has windows, a wooden door and it's own patio space. The glamping tents will share a bathroom with beautiful showers & sinks. 

$1,090
Deposit:$500
Single Glamping Occupancy
$1,290
Deposit:$500


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LR
Lotus Retreats
38 reviews
Expand and enhance your vision of the world with a Lotus Retreats experience! Lotus Retreats offers a combination of yoga and philosophy, workshops and ceremonies, and nature excursions and cultural immersions to fully explore each unique location. Each week is carefully curated with activities and optional excursions to deepen and benefit your physical, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing. Every retreat is unique to the location, the group and your hosts, who passionately guarantee an eye-opening and heart opening experience!

Reviews

Wonderful retreat! Loren and her group are amazing. :) I am deeply grateful to all the women who participated in organizing this retreat. They provided a safe, inclusive, and fun space for everyone. I went back home with so much healing and new genuine connections.
By Tenny M for Sedona Soul of the Earth Women's Retreat on Oct 23, 2024
Loren is such an inspiration! I found the course very insightful. She shares great tools in which to work towards hosting your own retreat. Really happy I was introduced to her and will continue to work towards my vision. Thank you Loren <3
By Rupia A for The Lotus Retreats | Transformational Travel & Retreat Leader Training on Jun 30, 2024
I am so grateful for Loren sharing her years of knowledge & experience with us in this wonderful online course. Her honest guidance & inspirational feedback has been so helpful along this journey. From templates, checklists, open-ended Q&A time, prompts for self reflection & gentle deadlines to encourage motivation, this training has you covered! I have now successfully hosted my own content creation retreat for photographers & creatives, since taking this course. & I am still finalizing plans on a future yoga retreat as well. Loren follows through with this course with support, encouragement, & guidance even long after the zoom calls end. This offering has definitely helped me to gain the confidence & knowledge needed to finally take the leap to sharing my own retreats. It was also great to meet other like-minded folks, who were all able to come together, brainstorm, & share ideas with one another.
By Kassia O for The Lotus Retreats | Retreat Leader Training on May 01, 2024
RH
I would highly recommend this training!! Loren is such a great space and wisdom holder for questions, insights, and anything that may come up around leading, planning, and coordinating a successful retreat. This training is perfect for you if you're wanting to gain deeper insight into what it looks like to host a retreat, how to plan and market a successful retreat, and are also wanting to connect with other like-minded individuals as well. Loren shares tips and what she has learned from her own experience leading retreats all around the world I found very helpful and valuable. Taking this training not only helped me to feel more confident in my abilities to plan, host, and lead retreats but I also got the opportunity to connect with others that are interested in doing similar things. Having this community felt very grounding for me and helped me to take the next step and get out of my comfort zone when it comes to my dream of hosting and leading retreats. Thank you Loren!
By Rylee H for The Lotus Retreats | Retreat Leader Training on Apr 25, 2024
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If you’ve been thinking about how amazing it would be to host your own yoga retreat/ workshops. I highly recommend this training. Loren is an amazing teacher. I really got a lot from this training. From how to pick the right retreat center for you to which website is best to use. All the little details to think about when hosting a retreat. I would also like to add that since taking this training Loren has been there to answer all my questions that I’ve had and to offer lots of encouragement. I feel very blessed to know her and to have had the opportunity to learn from her and to continue learning from her.
By Hali H for The Lotus Retreats | Retreat Leader Training on Apr 25, 2024
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First and foremost, apologies for this super overdue review. I just realized that I haven't left a review for Loren Lotus, but periodically I have thought about this magical retreat I went on with Loren in 2018 to Colombia. Loren was very communicative about all the trip details beforehand, and planned very special programs; a small trip to the neighboring village with a local guide, interesting workshops with great guest teachers, etc. although she is an amazing instructor! The retreat venue was magical and was very accommodating about everyone's dietary restrictions. I spent possibly the best week of my life, and I am forever grateful for that experience. Highly recommend it if you are looking for something to nourish your mind, body, and heart. Thank you Loren. I hope you are doing well! Sending love.
By Heisue C on 30 Nov, 2023
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I had an amazing experience in Colombia with Lotus Retreats in July 2023. Loren and Rachel are fantastic women who lead with love and light. They show so much care and respect towards each person's experience and offer each guest the opportunity to make their trip as busy or relaxed as they wish it to be. I highly recommend the excursions, as I got to experience more of Colombia and the history of its culture; however, they are optional, which is great on days when a guest would prefer some time spent in reflection. The daily yoga offerings were my favorite part, as they brought different styles of yoga, pranayama techniques, and sound healing into class. And finally, the freshly prepared, locally-sourced meals were INCREDIBLE. My body is still thanking me!
By Katie K on 12 Aug, 2023
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I had the opportunity to deepen my practice / experience the beauty of Tulum Mexico with Lotus Retreats and would do it again in a heartbeat! The Lotus Retreats crew quickly created a space of loving community, increased awareness, and intentional practice within the first few hours of our retreat and it only got better from there! These retreats are special. Humanity in raw form. I'll be back for more, no doubt!
By Travis P on 02 Oct, 2018
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