Journey to the Self Yoga Retreat
Santa Marta, Colombia
April 3 - 8, 2026

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5 Days in the “Heart of the World”
Join us for an immersive yoga and cultural retreat on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. These 5-days are designed to help you reset, reconnect, and explore — both within, and out in the world — in a truly exceptional setting.
Gitana del Mar Eco Resort is located on a quiet stretch of the Caribbean Sea, at the base of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the world’s highest coastal mountain range. This region is considered sacred by the Kogi people and is known for its biodiversity, cultural richness, and natural beauty. It's the ideal place to step away from daily routines and drop into a slower rhythm.
With the entire resort reserved just for us, you’ll practice yoga twice a day, swim in the ocean, explore nearby national parks, and eat nourishing local food.
yoga, workshops, fresh local food, nature, and more.
Retreat Overview
Accommodations
5 nights in eco-luxury rooms, carefully selected for comfort and connection with nature
Meals
Three delicious meals per day, featuring fresh, local ingredients (including vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-sensitive options)
Morning snack: granola, fruit, coffee, and tea
Unlimited filtered water and fresh juices with meals
Yoga & Workshops
Morning yoga: an energizing blend of 26&2/Ashtanga and Vinyasa
Evening yoga: grounding Yin and Yoga Nidra sessions to unwind
Posture Clinic: refine your form and deepen your practice
Backbending Workshop: explore safe, supported heart-opening
Workshop: an exploration of the 8 Limbs of Yoga and the foundations of yogic philosophy
Community-Led Offerings
A respectful, optional opportunity to engage with Kogi spiritual worldview and relationship with the land, offered in collaboration with Kogi community members
A community-led cultural experience co-organized with Gitana del Mar’s foundation and Wayuu representatives, focused on sharing traditions and stories in an authentic, mutually respectful way
Natural Beauty
Flamingo Sanctuary: Witness majestic flamingos and other wildlife in a seasonal coastal sanctuary
Tayrona National Park Tour: Hike and swim in one of Colombia’s most iconic protected natural areas
Transportation
Roundtrip airport transfers from Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
Transfers from Cartagena (CTG) available for an additional fee
Extras
Free time to relax, explore the beach and gardens
On-site pool, hammocks, and beach lounges
Book optional spa treatments and excursions through the resort
Surfing at nearby beaches
What’s Not Included:
Airfare
Gratuities for resort staff
Sales Tax if applicable
Optional excursions or treatments not listed above
Sample of Daily Schedule
7:00 am Coffee and Tea
8:00 - 9:30 am Morning Yoga
10:00 -11:00 am Breakfast
11:00 - 2:30 pm Daily Adventure/ workshop/ or free time
2:30 - 4:00 pm Lunch
5:30 - 7:00 pm Evening Yoga
7:30 pm Dinner
Evening: Relax with friends, listen to music, or simply unwind and head to bed for a restful night
This retreat is intentionally small to preserve a sense of space, intimacy, and connection. Whether you’re coming for deep yoga practice, nature, culture, or rest — this is a chance to experience all of it, at a pace that feels good to you.
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Eco Resort Bungalows
BUNGALOW SIERRA
The Bungalow Sierra is our largest and most stunning room. The carefully curated design is inspired by the mystical Sierra Nevada mountains. Featuring breathtaking beach and ocean views and at over 80 square meters (800 sqft), this bungalow has an open floor plan with 1 king bed and 2 single beds. This cathedral style structure is made with natural and native guadua (bamboo), hardwood and clay from the lower region of Sierra Nevada Mountains. The large and unique bathroom has 2 sinks and a shell inspired shower.
ONE ROOM LEFT
Single Occupancy $3,900
Each additional guest $1,300
BUNGALOW SELVA
The Bungalow Selva is an all wood bungalow and is our most private and exclusive option. It has 1 queen bed and 1 single bed as well as a private bathroom with open air shower. This is the closest option to the beach and the most private. The Bungalow Selva also has a private sitting garden in front of the bungalow.
SOLD OUT
Single Occupancy $3,700
Each additional guest $1,300
BUNGALOW NUKUBA
The Nukuba Bungalow is inspired by the organic beauty of the seashell, specifically the shells sacred to the local Kogi indigenous population that inhabit the Sierra Nevada. This exquisite room features a tall, lofted roof, crafted from bamboo and thatch. Nukuba Bungalow boasts a private wooden deck front porch and is set apart and more private than the Bungalow Suites and Standards. It has 1 king bed and two 2 additional single beds. Each Nukuba has a private, open-air bathroom.
ONE ROOM LEFT
Single Occupancy $3,600 per person
Each additional guest $1,300
BUNGALOW TREEHOUSE
This two- story Bungalow is tucked away in the jungle gardens of Gitana under our beloved Mango Trees and has gorgeous views all around. Designed with all wood and selected Bamboo details, this gorgeous space has a opened living room, balcony with views of our beachfront forest and the most incredible private bathroom with outdoor shower. Ideal for a couple the room has a king bed that can also turn into two twin beds.
ONE ROOM LEFT
Single Occupancy $3,700
Each additional guest $1,300
BUNGALOW SUITE
The Bungalow Suites are spacious, have 1 queen bed and 1 twin bed as well as a private bathroom with an open air shower.
Double Occupancy $2,600 per person
BUNGALOW STANDARD
The Bungalow Standards have 3 single beds and a private bathroom with an open air shower.
Triple Occupancy $2,200 per person
Payment Information
A deposit of $500 will secure your room.
First half of remaining balance due November 10, 2025.
Second half of remaining balance due February 10, 2026.
Reservation to be paid in full by February 10, 2026.
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To reserve and for payment options (including credit card or payment plans) please email: Anyash.yoga@gmail.com
Zelle: anya.trew@gmail.com
Venmo: Hanna-Shviatsova-1
Payment Deadline: Full balance due by February 10, 2026
Note: If your balance is not paid by February 10, 2026, your spot will be cancelled and your deposit forfeited. To avoid this, please stay in touch — email anyash.yoga@gmail.com and let us know your situation. We’ll do our best to help.
Refund & Cancellation Policy - Please Read Carefully
Hold Deposit:
$500 hold deposit is non-refundable for any reason.
(Unless the retreat is canceled by the host — in that case, the deposit will be refunded in full.)Deposits are transferable to a new attendee found and assigned by the original registrant.
Cancellation Policy:
Before November 10, 2025: Full refund, minus $500 deposit
November 11, 2025 – January 10, 2026: 50% refund of total paid, minus $500 deposit
January 11 – February 10, 2026: 25% refund of total paid, minus $500 deposit
February 11, 2026 & later: No refunds, no exceptions
No one books a retreat expecting to cancel, but unexpected events can happen. We strongly encourage you to purchase travel insurance and understand that it is your responsibility to read and be familiar with the cancellation policies.
Please note that exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, illness or injury, or personal emergencies. There are no refunds or credits for failure to attend, incomplete participation, late arrival, or early departure.
We recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance to protect your investment in case you or a family member experience a medical issue before or during the retreat. Insurance should also cover medical expenses in the event of an accident while on the trip. Most travel insurance policies must be purchased within 14 days of your initial reservation.
We reserve the right to cancel a retreat due to insufficient participant interest. In this case, all payments made will be fully refunded. If this occurs, we will notify you at least one month before the scheduled retreat start date.
Please note that we cannot be held responsible for any personal expenses incurred—such as airfare—due to changes in itinerary or retreat cancellation.
For more information or to register, get in touch!
Join us in Colombia. Spring 2026.
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Us.
Anya is a dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher rooted in Hatha yoga, blending elements of Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and movement science. Her practice began in NYC and deepened in Rishikesh, India, where she completed her 200-hour training with Yogi Dinesh Chander Ji. Anya helps students build strong, pain-free, and resilient bodies by exploring the brain-body connection through safe, consistent practice and with a focus on well being.
Erika is a certified yoga teacher with over twenty years of dedicated practice and thousands of hours guiding students. Her classes are playful and balanced, incorporating music, poetry, and a genuine celebration of the human experience. She draws from a variety of styles, including Prana Vinyasa, Iyengar, and other modalities, blending these influences for a creative, well-rounded and accessible flow practice.