Melina says, "I didn’t really know what to expect on this retreat or with the medicine and went on a whim with my elderly tía and dad as this was my tía’s idea. I was given so much through the medicine and the maestros!! The facilitators treated me and my family with so much care and concern and were so attentive and helpful throughout our stay! The maestros and each facilitator (Tamana, John, Imani, Stacy, and Chandler) held space for myself and my tía especially when she was feeling frightened and ready to leave! Everything about Arkana was beautiful and well thought out! The chef and his meals were delicious! The guides that took us out Falcon and Pecho were great! Each maestro and their Icaros were beautiful Maestro Samuel, Maestro Luis, and Maestro Grimaldo are out of this world! I left Arkana with an immense sense of gratitude and steadfast desire to change because I was changed and I am a changed person! Thank you Tamana and Nina for providing Spanish translations for my family and each of the facilitators for taking such great care of us as we opened ourselves up to become vulnerable! The price is high but having had the experience I did I honestly can say that it is worth it! I hope to return again with more of my family and loved ones!" See more
Jane says, "No pressure. No performance. No promises of “fixing” you. Just honest guidance, a safe container, and real, lasting change." See more
Martine says, "I brought a group of 11 to enjoy the Yoga Forest. We had our own yoga teacher and just needed a really unique spot to practice while visiting Lake Atitlan. We were all pleasantly surprised to know that although it was quite natural (composable toilets and all), it was actually quite comfortable." See more
Robert says, "The retreat with Arturo and his team — his family — was a profound and transformative experience. Over the course of a week, they guided us through a carefully designed process that gently unraveled old traumas, limiting stories, and outdated beliefs that no longer served me." See more
Ashley says, "We had such a beautiful time hosting at Ananda Lodge. We brought 12 women to lead a 5 day yoga/therapy retreat. From the beginning Jay and Kim were incredibly supportive and communicative." See more
Anonymous says, "I've had the opportunity to do this amazing retreat twice. Though the lessons from the medicine were unique each time (and sometimes not easy to process!), both times were the same in terms of quality (food, hotel, transportation), friendliness, warmth, and human connection." See more