TEND TO YOURSELF IN Guatemala
sEPTEMBER 3RD - 9th, 2027
Join me for a 7 day, 6 night Pilates and Yoga Retreat in the Guatemalan highlands. Kawoq Forest, our retreat location, is only accessible by foot, and is a 15-minute walk from the village center of San Marcos la Laguna. Overlooking Lake Atitlán, you’ll be invited to seek renewal, connection, and a touch of adventure. This all-inclusive retreat offers daily, guided wellness practices, fresh-made, local cuisine, and ample time to explore the ceremonial and meditative offerings unique to Kawoq Forest.
Your Sanctuary
Location:
Kawoq Forest is a sanctuary and retreat center in the Guatemalan highlands overlooking Lake Atitlán. Here, the stillness of the forest and the depth of Mayan heritage invite you into a unique journey for your mind, body, and spirit.
On-Site Activities & Experiences:
Daily Yoga and Pilates Practices
Guided Meditations and Reflection Sessions
Complimentary 60-minute Massage
Complimentary Temazcal Experience (Sweat Lodge)
Complimentary Mayan Fire Ceremony
Group Shuttle Transportation to and from the Guatemalan airport
Optional Experiences:
**Available for purchase on-site**
Sound Baths
Reiki Sessions
Cupping Therapy and additional Massage Techniques
Cacao Ceremony
Private Nahual Reading
Tobacco Energetic Cleanse
At Kawoq Forest, you’ll have the chance to unwind in an atmosphere that invites connection and growth.
Two (2) daily vegetarian meals (brunch and dinner), light bites and snacks, and smoothies and elixirs are included in your booking fee. If you have dietary restrictions or accommodations, please specify these in your booking form.
Bungalow 3
Bungalow 3 is the highest space on the property, and offers magical views of Lake Atitlan and the surrounding volcanoes. It is considered semi-private because it shares walls with the bungalow dorm, however, you will have your own private space and entrance. This room has 1 queen-bed and 1 twin-bed but is offered as a single room.
Forest Cabins
If you’re wanting privacy, a Forest Cabin is perfect for you. With gorgeous lake and volcano views, this cabin features a small terrace to enjoy the beauty that surrounds you. Each cabin has 1 full-sized bed and 1 sofa bed. These rooms are offered as single, private rooms but may be upgraded to doubles by request.
Sunrise Suites
Sunrise Suites 1 & 2 feature stunning views of Lake Atitlán and the surrounding volcanoes. Because these rooms are under the Sol Shala and share a wall, they are considered semi-private but your space is secluded and has its own entrance. Each suite can accommodate one or two people in one queen size bed, making them perfect for couples or family.
Working
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"As a self-proclaimed Aya minion 😂, I’ve had the joy of taking her classes in just about every setting: Bright Bear, online, LUMA, you name it. And somehow, no matter where she’s teaching or how many people are in the room, Aya has this INSANE ability to make you feel personally seen.
I genuinely don’t know how she has the capacity for it, but she connects with people so naturally and then brings that same care into the way she teaches. You’re never just another person attending her class. You become an extension of her practice. She learns you. She challenges you, listens to you, adjusts for you, cares about you, and genuinely wants to see you win. Being in her space feels like home.
And her creativity?! I have never seen one person create so many different streams of brilliance inside and outside of yoga and Pilates. 😂 She is constantly dreaming up something new, finding another way to bring people together, and somehow making it all feel completely authentic to her.
What really stays with me, though, is that the care doesn’t end when class does. If you’ve been away, she notices. She checks on you. She remembers you. There is something about Aya’s energy that is incredibly difficult to put into words, but once you’ve experienced it, you understand why people keep coming back.
If you’re ever in a position to do something good for yourself, give yourself the gift of being in Aya’s class. Her practice is special, but she is the real gem. I’m genuinely better for knowing her, and I want everyone to have the chance to experience a little bit of what she brings into the world. 🤍"
- Robyn S.
