Yoga and Nature Retreat for Self Care: 7 Days Trail to Tranquility in the Sacred Valley, Ecuador
Eco-Resort Izhcayluma, Izhcayluma, Ecuador
Up to 12 in group
November 11 - 17, 2024
Retreat Highlights
- Every Morning dynamic Yoga
- In the evening soothing Yin yoga or Gentle yoga
- free time for breathtaking hikes with views of the Vilcabamba Valley
- in the evening fire circles, cacao ceremony, or dance meditations
- Provided yoga equipment like mats, pillows, etc.
- Free use of the resort facilities and hiking trail system
- Daily vegetarian half-board meals
- 6 nights accommodation
- Optional: Indigine shamans for natural medicine are located in the area and offer a safe space for powerful plant medicines and energetic cleansing. You can add a transformational healing ceremony to your retreat experience:
- *San Pedro Ceremony - Medicine of the heart
- *Mushroom Ceremony
- *Kambo Ceremony
- *Rapé Ceremony
- *Cleaning Ceremony
- *Flower bath Ceremony
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Nicky accompanies people on the path to holistic healing on a physical and mental level. She specializes in self-care based yoga and her yoga classes are dynamic and profound. The fun of free movement and growth characterize her classes and pick you up where you are in your process. You will learn deep immersion through input from yoga philosophy and various meditations. Important to her on the mat is the fun of getting to know yourself better and relaxation for each of her students.
Details of this retreat
A Yoga and Nature Retreat for Self Connection, optional with traditional shamanic medicine ceremony.
Elevate and relax in the mystic mountains.
Step into a realm of tranquility and self-discovery with our 7-day retreat, where the harmonious fusion of yoga, nature, and the transformative power of shamanic rituals awaits you.
Experience dynamic and relaxing yoga sequences, adapted for the individual level of you and your group. Dive into yourself through various meditations and anchor the transformation you can create within yourself. Immerse yourself in nature's tranquility.
Explore scenic trails, from gentle walks to challenging hikes, finding the perfect blend of physical activity and spiritual growth.
We´re nestled in the sacred valley of Vilcabamba, where indigenous shamans conduct ritual medicine ceremonies featuring San Pedro, Mushrooms, Kambo, Rapé, Temazcal, and more.
If you keep on joining a shamanic ceremony during your retreat, kindly inform us as soon as possible as an extra option to your retreat package.
Your personal trail to tranquility is more than a retreat- it's a journey to inner peace and physical strength. Create memories that nourish body and soul.
Awaken your senses, find your center, and rediscover the essence of self in the tranquil embrace of the great outdoors.
Step onto the mat and into a sanctuary of self-reflection and experience dynamic and relaxing yoga sequences, adapted for the individual level of you and your group.
Dive into yourself through various meditations and anchor the transformation you can create within yourself.
Elevate and relax in the mystic mountains.
Step into a realm of tranquility and self-discovery with our 7-day retreat, where the harmonious fusion of yoga, nature, and the transformative power of shamanic rituals awaits you.
Experience dynamic and relaxing yoga sequences, adapted for the individual level of you and your group. Dive into yourself through various meditations and anchor the transformation you can create within yourself. Immerse yourself in nature's tranquility.
Explore scenic trails, from gentle walks to challenging hikes, finding the perfect blend of physical activity and spiritual growth.
We´re nestled in the sacred valley of Vilcabamba, where indigenous shamans conduct ritual medicine ceremonies featuring San Pedro, Mushrooms, Kambo, Rapé, Temazcal, and more.
If you keep on joining a shamanic ceremony during your retreat, kindly inform us as soon as possible as an extra option to your retreat package.
Your personal trail to tranquility is more than a retreat- it's a journey to inner peace and physical strength. Create memories that nourish body and soul.
Awaken your senses, find your center, and rediscover the essence of self in the tranquil embrace of the great outdoors.
Step onto the mat and into a sanctuary of self-reflection and experience dynamic and relaxing yoga sequences, adapted for the individual level of you and your group.
Dive into yourself through various meditations and anchor the transformation you can create within yourself.
Schedule
-Sample Schedule
*08:00 - 09:30 am: Meditation and dynamic Yoga flow
*10:00 am: Nutritious vegetarian/vegan breakfast
*11:30 - 15:00 pm: Time for yourself, in the garden, or hiking activities with the group
*15:00 pm: Fresh Afternoon Snack
*18:00 - 19:00 pm: Relaxing Yin Yoga or Gentle Yoga Class
*19:30 pm: Shared a lá carte dinner
*20:30 pm: evening ceremonies like Cacao ceremony, dance meditation, or fire ceremony
*08:00 - 09:30 am: Meditation and dynamic Yoga flow
*10:00 am: Nutritious vegetarian/vegan breakfast
*11:30 - 15:00 pm: Time for yourself, in the garden, or hiking activities with the group
*15:00 pm: Fresh Afternoon Snack
*18:00 - 19:00 pm: Relaxing Yin Yoga or Gentle Yoga Class
*19:30 pm: Shared a lá carte dinner
*20:30 pm: evening ceremonies like Cacao ceremony, dance meditation, or fire ceremony
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Nilaya Yoga, Eco-Resort Izhcayluma, Izhcayluma, Ecuador
Directions
The Izhcayluma Eco Lodge is located 1,25 miles south of the center of Vilcabamba, on the top of a little hill, overlooking the entire valley of longevity.
Vilcabamba is in the south of Ecuador, 23 miles south of the provincial capital of Loja. ( The Eco Lodge is located 41 km from the Catamayo airport.)
- Arrival by plane
The national airport Catamayo / Loja, located 30 kilometers outside Loja, offers connections to Quito.
- Arrival by bus
Loja has direct bus connections to almost every major city in Ecuador, as well as direct international buses to Piura in northern Peru.
- From Loja by Taxi: The Izhcayluma Eco Lodge is located 1,25 miles south of the center of Vilcabamba.
Vilcabamba is in the south of Ecuador, 23 miles south of the provincial capital of Loja. ( The Eco Lodge is located 41 km from the Catamayo airport.)
- Arrival by plane
The national airport Catamayo / Loja, located 30 kilometers outside Loja, offers connections to Quito.
- Arrival by bus
Loja has direct bus connections to almost every major city in Ecuador, as well as direct international buses to Piura in northern Peru.
- From Loja by Taxi: The Izhcayluma Eco Lodge is located 1,25 miles south of the center of Vilcabamba.
Accommodation
Our tranquil Eco Lodge, nestled in a charming garden, provides accommodations including single and twin rooms. Thoughtfully designed for both comfort and a serene atmosphere, each room invites relaxation, offering a peaceful retreat amidst nature.
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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
Our Eco Lodge is a truly magical place abounding in opportunities for dialogue and the exchange of experiences with people of all ages and backgrounds from all over the world. During your stay with us, you can deepen your connection with nature and your inner self. Open yourself to new adventures as you leave behind all of your stress and problems. Discover the extensive subtropical garden! With its variety of flowers, trees, and watercourses, it attracts numerous butterflies and birds.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Daily Breakfast Buffet with German Bread, optional pancakes
Daily noon Snack or Hiking Care Package
Daily Nutritious Dinner à la Carte
What's Included
- Daily half-board meals
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily program with yoga and meditation
- Ceremony (Fire, Cacao, Zen dance)
- Cleaned and high-quality mats, cushions, pillows, blankets, blocks
- Outdoor pool and spa
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free use of the resort facilities and hiking trail system
- Free mineral water and hot teas 24 hours a day
- All taxes and fees
What's Not Included
- Airport transfers
- Optional activities
- Spa Treatments
- Other meals outside inclusion
- Plant medicine & Jungle medicine ceremonies with local shamans and healing activities:
- Indigenous medicine men and woman for natural medicine are located in the area and offer a safe space for powerful plant medicines and energetic cleansing:
- *San Pedro Ceremony - Medicine of the heart
- *Kambo Ceremony - The jungle vacination
- *Rapé Ceremony - Connect with sacred tobacco
- *Cleaning Ceremony with Palo Santo and feather blessings
- *Flower bath Ceremony for rebirth and forgiveness
- For the treatments with jungle and plant Medicine, an additional fee for up to 45 USD can be charged. The ceremonies are in a sacred and protected space in the nature, between two rivers.
- Please get in touch with us in advance you´re interested in a ceremony.