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Hi Friend,
I am Dr. Aya Farhat.
A dedicated Pilates, yoga, and sculpt instructor living in D.C. I have always loved the challenge that fitness brings, but for most of my life, I used exercise as a form of punishment. I used it to change things about me that I didn’t like and to morph myself into an image I thought others would like more. It wasn’t until I found Pilates specifically that I learned to move with empathy for myself and the importance of using movement to tend to my mind as well as my body.
My movement practices helped me heal my relationship with myself as well as physical injuries (hello, my fellow runners!), and now I’m on a mission to help you do the same by guiding you through challenging practices and creating spaces in D.C. (and abroad!) where you can connect to and recenter your mind and body.
APRIL 17-24, 2027
TEND TO YOURSELF IN NICARAGUA
Join me for an 8 day, 7 night Pilates and Yoga Retreat in Northern Nicaragua. Amaru, our retreat location, sits upon a clifftop oasis overlooking the Pacific Ocean and is home to breathtaking, remote beaches. This all-inclusive retreat offers daily, guided wellness practices, fresh-made, local cuisine, and ample time to explore (or unwind), making it the perfect getaway for anyone looking to feel connected to and centered with themselves.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
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The Oasis: Amaru
Amaru sits upon a clifftop oasis overlooking the Pacific Ocean and is home to lush, tropical plants and giant Banyan trees. Tucked away from the city, this wellness resort rests between two secluded beaches, where only the sounds of the wind and ocean can be heard.
On-Site Activities & Experiences:
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Daily Yoga and Pilates Practices
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Guided Meditations and Reflection Sessions
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Complimentary 60-minute Massage
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Complimentary Cacao Ceremony
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Complimentary Temazcal (Sweat Lodge)
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Group Shuttle Transportation to and from the Managua Airport
Optional Excursions (available for purchase):
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Surf Lessons
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Horseback Riding on the Beach
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Volcano Boarding at Cerro Negro
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Boat Tours
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Turtle Sanctuary
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León Guided Tour
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Tour the Flor de Caña Distillery
At Amaru, you’ll have the space to unplug, reflect, and tend to the slower pace of life.
Three (3) daily meals, light bites and snacks, and smoothies and elixirs are included in your booking fee.
MEET YOUR
Retreat Guide
I am a dedicated Pilates, yoga, and sculpt instructor with over 8 years of experience teaching private and group fitness classes. I am committed to helping you discover the power of mindful movement through my upbeat flows and dynamic sequences. When I am not on my mat, you can find me whipping up something new and delicious in the kitchen with my husband, Jeremy, playing board games (also with my husband, Jeremy), spoiling my three kitties, and dreaming up my next business venture.
- Aya Farhat
