THE TRAVEL YOGI
Colombia Yoga Adventure
Trip in One Word: Rhythmic
What You’ll Experience in Colombia
Colombia is home to vibrant cities and people, unbelievable coffee, music pouring out of open windows, and some of the most beautiful places on the planet. Dive into culture, food, and rhythm on this yoga retreat in Colombia (with the help of local guides, of course). Hike mountain paths, take over a restaurant in Cartagena, drum to the beat on the beach and chillax while boating and snorkeling around the Rosario Islands. Explore by foot, beats, plane, hands and taste buds as you experience the best, and the tucked away, of Colombia. Add color, rhythm, and spice to your life as you luxuriate on this yoga retreat in Colombia.
How You’ll Experience Colombia
You’ll start your yoga retreat in Colombia by exploring Medellín. You’ll explore this vibrant city by foot, cable car and exceptional metro. Walk through two no-words-can-do-it-justice ‘comunas’ in town with graffitied walls that tell the stories of struggle, difficulty and perseverance. Be blown away by locals and the unsung beauty of Medellín. Next you’ll head into the wilds to hike, harvest, taste and create; the ceramics center of El Carmen de Viboral will enchant and expand your artistic sensibilities. Next Cartagena—a notoriously colorful and vibrant city—beckons! You’ll stay in the vibrant Getsemani region of town, known for its delicious food, impromptu dancing on the streets, beauty and diverse markets. You’ll head to the beach to learn and pound out the rhythm of the region and hop on a boat to relax on the islands. You’ll boat to the pristine Rosario Islands, swim, snorkel and eat fresh seafood. You’ll bookend your days with yoga sessions and mouthwatering cuisine to help you integrate and acclimate.
How You’ll Feel When You Return Home
You’ll return home with rhythm in your steps and vibrancy in your heart. You’ll bring back recipes, coffee, photos, new Spanish vocab, and technicolor memories to keep you smiling even on the dreariest of days. This yoga retreat in Colombia is truly legendary!
Yoga Retreat In Colombia Details
Medellín
cartagena
Beach & Islands
Yoga Retreat In Colombia Upcoming Dates
Stacey Linden
Stacey Linden
Stacey Linden (she/her), ERYT-200, received her certification in 2008 through OM Yoga. In addition, she has completed Baron Baptiste Level 1, as well as training in adjustments, alignment, prenatal modifications and trauma-informed yoga. She is also now certified in Accessible Yoga.
Stacey was one of the lead teachers for MindBodySoul’s 200-hour teacher training since its beginning. Her classes bring attention to breath and alignment with a dose of humor for good measure. Stacey teaches people at all levels and, through careful, thoughtful sequencing and clear instruction, she tries to make sure that every student feels engaged and leaves class with a practice that feels good for them.
Stacey wants students to experience the beauty of the unknown: that every day, every time we step onto our mats, we can be just a little surprised by where our bodies, minds, and breath are at that moment. After all, people practice yoga, they don’t “perfect” it.
Erica Stanzione
Erica Stanzione
Growing up as an athlete, Erica always felt a strong connection to physical movement. It wasn’t until her early-twenties that she desired a stronger connection to her emotional self and a deeper sense of fulfillment within that movement. For the past eighteen years, she has been a devoted yoga student, practicing and studying all over the world, which led her to completing her certifications and diving headfirst into her purpose. Erica guides public classes and a private clientele in Manhattan and New Jersey as well as host wellness retreats both domestically and internationally. She also combined her passions for fostering community and mindful movement and created a Yoga Alliance certified 200-Hour Teacher Training curriculum where she’s led and graduated six classes of trainees.
Erica’s classes, workshops, getaways and trainings are strongly driven by the emotional and spiritual aspects of the practice, but will also strengthen you both physically and mentally. The intention behind all of her offerings is to hold space for her students while they step further into their power, confidence, emotional intelligence and spiritual relationship. Yoga has deeply shifted, healed and transformed Erica’s life, and she is eternally grateful to be able to share that magic with every yogi that she is blessed to cross paths with.
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What's Included
- Morning vinyasa and/or evening chill-out yoga practice
- Restaurant take-over and cooking in Cartagena
- Walking tour of Cartagena
- Accommodations in vibrant old town Cartagena
- Exploration tour of Medellín
- Hike in the wilds of Marinilla
- Decipher the graffiti stories of Medellín’s ‘comunas’
- Marvel, learn and get your hands in the ceramics mix of El Carmen de Viboral
- Homemade farm lunch in Marinilla
- Harvest and farm like a local
- A salsa night on the town in Cartagena
- Find your rhythm drumming on the beach in Cartagena
- Dinner out in town at a local Cartagena restaurant
- Three nights eco-lux accommodation in Cannua
- Cable car ride in Medellín
- Coffee & chocolate tasting
- Domestic flight from Medellín to Cartagena
- Three nights vibrant accommodation in Cartagena
- Full day snorkel and swim trip to the clear waters of the Rosario Islands
- All airport transfers (on arrival and departure day only)
What's Not Included
- Airfare to Colombia
- Additional excursions
- Alcohol or items of a personal nature/souvenirs
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Gratuities
Accommodations
Medellín
Our hotel in Medellín is in the hip center of El Poblado. With gorgeous rooftop views of this stunning valley city, our hotel is in the heart of shops, trendy restaurants and a bustling vibe. Enjoy our night in Medellín with your own private room (even if you booked ‘twin occupancy’) for a first night of simple relaxation. Rooms feature either one bed, unique design, AC and en suite bathroom facilities. Slough off your travel day sleeping soundly or exploring the neighborhood on this yoga retreat in Colombia.
The Wilds of Marinilla
Be at one with nature and luxury in the wilds of the hills in Colombia. With over 8,000 square meters of land, many already following permaculture principles as organic gardens and food forests, play host to natural and guilt-free luxury. Hike the hilltop paths to the local farms and connect with nature. Rooms feature either one or two beds, unparalleled views, delectable cuisine and en suite bathroom facilities. Rejuvenate in nature, explore the surrounding small community and delve into the culture of the region.
Cartagena
Our hotel in Cartagena is in the music- and color-filled area of Getsemani. Located in old-town Cartagena and with gorgeous rooftop views, this hotel is in the heart of the action with an inner courtyard of hanging vines and pools that feels like an escape from the world. Rooms feature either one or two beds, soundproof windows, AC and en suite bathroom facilities. Spend the day exploring Cartagena and the night either sleeping soundly or joining the dance parties in the streets below on this yoga retreat in Colombia.
Itinerary
Colombia yoga retreat schedules will vary slightly and final itineraries will go out to the travel crew about a month prior to departure. Our schedule below gives you an overall picture of what a weeklong wellness and yoga retreat in Colombia will look like:
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DAY ONE
- Arrival into Medellín
- Most flights from the U.S. get in late in the day/evening so these few hours before bed are yours to rest or explore
- Transfer into Medellín (approx 30-60min depending on traffic)
- Head up to the rooftop restaurant of our chic Medellín hotel and enjoy the sites
- The city sits in a valley so the lights at night, surrounded by the dark of the mountains, is a stunning view
- Get some rest so you’re ready to roll in the morning!
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DAY TWO
- Fill up this morning and put on your walking shoes
- Today we’re heading to the awesome Casa Kolacho and two local comunas
- Medellín had some well known struggles with gang violence and Casa Kolacho turned a tough situation into an amazing community project teaching local kids graffiti art, dancing, DJ skills and more
- After painting your own tag it’s time to head to two, very different, comunas
- We’ll head to the popular Comuna 13 to see the graffiti stories of the region before heading to a much more local comuna where we’ll chat with locals and get an authentic day-by-day
- We’ll move between the comunas on Medellín’s public transportation: their metro and cable cars – trust us, this is an experience all its own that the locals are rightfully proud of
- Enjoy lunch today in Medellín’s central botanical gardens and peruse the crazy array of fruit at the farmer’s market
- Say goodbye to amazing Medellín and head out to the verdant countryside
- Unpack and unwind to the sounds of nature and then come together for evening yoga with incredible jungle forest views
- Enjoy a dinner that is rightfully ‘cuisine’ with fresh ingredients from the local farms and an amazing chef to bring out their best!
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DAY THREE
- Morning yoga and full breakfast on the patio
- Bring out your inner artist as we head to Colombia’s famous ceramic town of El Carmen de Viboral
- The artisans of the region earn their titles daily with unique, handmade, designs desired all over the world
- Get your hands into the mix in our family owned and operated ceramics shop – work with the local team as they walk you through their process
- Pick out an unfinished piece and paint up your own masterpiece (these will be fired and delivered to you later in the week to take home)
- Enjoy lunch in town at a local restaurant and have fun guessing which pieces might have come from the local factory you just left!
- Head back into the wilderness with a few hours to relax on property
- Gather for evening yoga and another gourmet dinner
- After dinner enjoy an informative, slightly competitive, and fun chocolate tasting – a local delicacy
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DAY FOUR
- Morning yoga and patio breakfast
- Put on your walking shoes for a walk to a local farm for a day-in-the-life
- ‘Local’ is a way of life in the region so everything from the butter and cheese to the meat and veggies come from local farms. Today you’ll get hands-on at the dairy and harvest some of your own veggies (something good is always in season!) for dinner
- This full day ends with a walk back to either the hotel for the adventurous or to a pick-up spot for a drive back
- Stretch out those hamstrings with evening yoga
- Enjoy an evening dinner which includes some of your day’s handiwork
5
DAY FIVE
- Morning yoga, breakfast and packing for a departure to the coast
- Before departing enjoy a tasty caffeine jolt with a coffee making/tasting expert – Colombians might know a thing or two about coffee (ha)
- Drive to the Medellín airport to catch our flight to Cartagena
- We kick off our stay in this vibrant and pulsating town with dinner and dancing…
- Bring your dancing shoes for a salsa class and evening of moving and rhythm just outside the old walled city
6
DAY SIX
- Everyone gets a little sleep in after last night’s dance party and a big buffet breakfast
- Put on your walking shoes as we tour town from Getsemani to the old (pirate) walled town center
- Enjoy and discover the history and unique culture of the different neighborhoods
- Walk up an appetite as we finish by taking over a local restaurant to cook up some lunch
- This gorgeous locally owned restaurant has its history hanging on the walls and a chef who will walk you through all kinds of delicious history and you chop and blend your lunch and refreshing mojito to enjoy
- After lunch we’ll head out of town to a beach community that’ll have you movin’ and groovin’
- Cartagena has a historically eclectic population who brought their culture and talents with them
- Today you’ll get drumming with a local African/Caribbean inspired drum school
- This community project keeps local traditions alive with an afterschool program for kids that goes far beyond the few hours they spend there
- Local graduates and teachers ‘drum’ you through their mission, history and super amazing call-and-repeat class of our own
- With the rhythm in your bones, head back into town to dance it out on your mats
- Enjoy a dinner out in town tonight and enjoy the sounds and vibrancy of Getsemani
7
DAY SEVEN
- Morning yoga and breakfast before a day of island/water fun
- Head to the marina, and don’t forget your sunscreen!, for a day of swimming, snorkeling and relaxing on the water and the Rosario Islands
- A lux speedboat is all ours today as we explore the natural gorgeousness above, and below, the crystal clear ocean water
- Prepare of a day of sun and swimming with lunch at a local island restaurant
- Come together for a final yoga session in Colombia
- Enjoy dinner together this evening for a wrap up on the week and farewells!
8
DAY EIGHT
- Wake up to breakfast and pack for departures
- Anyone leaving today will be transferred to the airport and, if you’re leaving later in the day, the hotel will happily hold your luggage while you head out in town to play
- Gracias por visitar Colombia!
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Frequently Asked Questions
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