Buddhist Meditation & Yoga Retreat: A Path To Deep Insight
Buddhist Meditation & Yoga Retreat: A Path To Deep Insight
Senda Loto, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
Up to 11 in group
7 Days Package (6 nights)
Retreat Highlights
- Daily Yoga & Pranayama to start the day
- Daily Buddhist Meditation Classes
- Daily Questions & Answers Rounds
- Breathwork Sessions
- Optional Hikes to waterfalls, viewpoints, the ocean & Tyron Park
- 3 Daily Delicious Vegetarian or Pesquetarian Meals
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Losing both parents in childhood, followed by the loss of his inheritance, set Pema on a lifelong search for meaning. These early experiences revealed the fragile nature of worldly security at a young age. While music initially became a refuge—and led to a successful international career—the unresolved pain of his youth eventually gave rise to a period of deep inner struggle and addiction.
At his lowest point, a profound insight into the transient nature of thoughts, emotions, and the mind itself reshaped his life. Pema walked away from his career and possessions to devote himself fully to the Dharma. He spent the next fifteen years in dedicated practice within the yogic and Tibetan Buddhist traditions, particularly Dzogchen, studying under masters such as the Dalai Lama, Dzongsar Khyentse, and his root teacher, Loppon Jigme Rinpoche.
After years of solitary and wandering retreat and training with yogis in remote regions, Pema now offers teaching that is grounded, direct, and free from spiritual pretense. His guidance points to practical insight—meeting life as it is, with clarity, humility, and an open heart.
Details of this retreat
Embark on a profound exploration of the meditative path through this immersive retreat, centered on Shamathā (calm abiding) and Vipassanā (insight) meditation. Rooted in the profound lineage of the great Tibetan Dzogchen master Dudjom Rinpoche, these practices offer a direct path to clarity, stability, and insight into the nature of experience—not by fixing or improving who you are, but by meeting life as it is, more grounded, clear, and awake.
The practice is supported by daily Hatha Yoga to relax, strengthen, and stabilize both body and mind, alongside Tibetan breathwork practices, extended periods of noble silence, and daily Q&A sessions. Together, these elements create the ideal conditions to deepen your practice and allow insight to mature. We close the 7-day retreat with a sunset fire Puja on the beach—a traditional ritual of offering and cleansing, marking the completion of the retreat.
Noble silence is observed throughout the retreat, with exceptions during teachings and a designated afternoon break from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Participants who wish to remain in complete silence for the entire week are welcome to do so.
Guided by Pema, together with experienced meditation and yoga teachers, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to engage deeply with authentic teachings rooted in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Whether you are ready to deepen an established practice or simply feel newly drawn to this path, you are happily welcome to join us.
1-Week Retreat / Immersive Course. Guided in English.
The practice is supported by daily Hatha Yoga to relax, strengthen, and stabilize both body and mind, alongside Tibetan breathwork practices, extended periods of noble silence, and daily Q&A sessions. Together, these elements create the ideal conditions to deepen your practice and allow insight to mature. We close the 7-day retreat with a sunset fire Puja on the beach—a traditional ritual of offering and cleansing, marking the completion of the retreat.
Noble silence is observed throughout the retreat, with exceptions during teachings and a designated afternoon break from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Participants who wish to remain in complete silence for the entire week are welcome to do so.
Guided by Pema, together with experienced meditation and yoga teachers, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to engage deeply with authentic teachings rooted in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Whether you are ready to deepen an established practice or simply feel newly drawn to this path, you are happily welcome to join us.
1-Week Retreat / Immersive Course. Guided in English.
Schedule
07AM Yoga & Pranayama
09AM Silent Breakfast
10AM Silent Meditation
11AM Study & Relax
12PM Silent Meditation
01PM Silent Lunch
02PM Free Time / Social Time
05PM Meditation Class
06PM Questions & Answers
07PM Silent Dinner
08PM Noble Silence & Rest
09AM Silent Breakfast
10AM Silent Meditation
11AM Study & Relax
12PM Silent Meditation
01PM Silent Lunch
02PM Free Time / Social Time
05PM Meditation Class
06PM Questions & Answers
07PM Silent Dinner
08PM Noble Silence & Rest
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Senda Loto, Senda Loto, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
Directions
Traveling in a new country can be challenging, so we offer a simple and safe way to get to Senda Loto. Our private transfer service is operated by experienced local drivers in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles.
We coordinate everything in advance and stay in touch on the day of your arrival, so you don’t have to worry about the details.
Pickup Options:
• Barranquilla Airport (BAQ) – Approx. 2.5 hours – $100 USD
• Santa Marta Airport (SMR) – Approx. 1 hour – $50 USD
To book your transfer, simply request it when making your reservation or contact us ahead of time to arrange the details. You can also reach Senda Loto by public transportation. Direct buses to Tayrona / Palomino depart regularly from Santa Marta’s main market (Mercado Público) or from the Terminal de Transportes.
Ask the driver to drop you off at “El Zaino”, the main entrance to Tayrona National Park. From there, we’re just a 5-minute walk away. There is usually also Mototaxis and taxis available at the entrance, or we can help you arrange a pickup in advance.
We coordinate everything in advance and stay in touch on the day of your arrival, so you don’t have to worry about the details.
Pickup Options:
• Barranquilla Airport (BAQ) – Approx. 2.5 hours – $100 USD
• Santa Marta Airport (SMR) – Approx. 1 hour – $50 USD
To book your transfer, simply request it when making your reservation or contact us ahead of time to arrange the details. You can also reach Senda Loto by public transportation. Direct buses to Tayrona / Palomino depart regularly from Santa Marta’s main market (Mercado Público) or from the Terminal de Transportes.
Ask the driver to drop you off at “El Zaino”, the main entrance to Tayrona National Park. From there, we’re just a 5-minute walk away. There is usually also Mototaxis and taxis available at the entrance, or we can help you arrange a pickup in advance.
Accommodation
At Senda Loto, we have softened the edges of the external world so your body can settle into a state of deep, effortless rest. With the support of calming design and surrounding nature, we create an environment where your nervous system can feel safe enough to let go. Here, the landscape becomes a quiet companion, offering the space you need for your inner journey.
Retreat In Shared Room
Retreat In Private Room
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Senda Loto is not just a destination; it is a sanctuary for the soul. Nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta—the mountain range known to indigenous elders as the "Heart of the World"—we offer a rare bridge between ancient Tibetan wisdom and the raw, healing energy of the Colombian jungle. Tibetan lineage & Noble Silence in Tayrona. A deep journey into non-dual awareness at the world's heart.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
- Classes
- Meals
- Accommodation
What's Not Included
- Massages
- Airfare
- Transports
- Excursions