If you are looking for budget-friendly yoga retreats, Colombia is sure to tick a lot of your boxes. Not only is it one of the most beautiful countries I have ever been to, but it is also one of the most spiritual. As it is still an up-and-coming yoga retreat destination your yoga retreat Colombia is likely to cost a lot less than anywhere else in the world.
I’ve chosen my favorite Colombia yoga retreats in Medellin, Bogota, and Cali. While you are in Colombia you really must do some traveling as it’s a magnificent country. You can read my Colombia travel itinerary here for inspiration.
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The Best Yoga Retreats in Colombia
To help you weigh up your Colombia yoga retreat options, I have put together this list of my top 7 yoga and spiritual retreats in Colombia available on Book Yoga Retreats.
Not sure about doing a yoga retreat in Colombia? I also have guides to yoga teacher training and retreats in Bali, Costa Rica, Mexico, India, Thailand, The UK, and Costa Rica. Plus I have this great guide to online yoga teacher training if you prefer not to travel right now.
5 Day Energy-Balancing Detox Yoga Retreat
- Price: from $690
- Number of nights: 4
- Yoga Style: Hatha, Restorative, Nidra
- Location: La Guajira
Highlights
- Daily meditation and Yoga Nidra
- Daily morning and evening yoga classes
- 60-minute massage and Temazcal ceremony
- Drinking water and daily energy balancing sessions
- 4 nights accommodation at a beachfront eco-resort
- Transportation from and to Santa Marta
- 3 healthy organic detoxing meals daily
- Sacred Cacao ceremony
- Sound healing sessions
This is a yoga retreat for all kinds of yogis. From beginner to advanced, everyone is welcome here for an energy-balance of the mind and soul, and detox of the body.
You will stay at La Sirena eco wellness sanctuary right in front of the beach. In your free time, you can surf or go horseback riding along the shore. La Sirena takes great pride in their eco friendly practices from farming their fruits and veggies you will eat at their restaurant to collect their electric power from their solar panels.
Silent Retreat in Bogota
- Price from: $253
- Number of nights: 2
- Yoga Style: Hatha, Integral
- Location: Bogota
When you think of Bogota the idea of a silent retreat may not be the first thought that pops into your mind. But this silent retreat actually takes place in the mountains just outside Bogota, trust me when I say it’s like another world out there in the mountains! It is the perfect antidote to the chaos of Bogota!
Highlights
- Inspirational video talks
- Yoga and meditation sessions
- Spaces to cultivate contact with oneself
- Meditations accompanied by a serenade of music, chants, and mantras
- An ecological walk of reflective observation
- Daily vegetarian/vegan meals
- 2 nights accommodation
7 Day Buddhist Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Guatapé near Medellin
- Price from: $720
- Number of nights: 6
- Location: Guatape
Highlights
- 6 weekly meditation classes
- 7 weekly yoga classes
- 5 days of noble silence
- 3 freshly cooked Ayurvedic organic meals per day (vegetarian food)
- Snacks
- Tea
- 6 nights of clean and comfortable accommodation
Surrounded by mesmerizing views, exotic wildlife, and crisp mountain air, La Casa de Loto offers a retreat from the chaos of everyday life. Their mission is to provide a space where guests can reconnect with their inner selves and rediscover the essence of life, finding lasting happiness and tranquility within.
1 Week Semi Silent Meditation and Yoga Retreat
Price from: $660
Number of nights: 6
Yoga Style: Hatha
Location: Guatape
Highlights
- 6 yoga classes
- 6 meditation classes
- 5 days of noble silence
- 3 fresh Ayurvedic organic meals daily
- Beautiful nature surroundings
- 6 nights accommodation
- Go on nature walks
- Fruits all day
Last but not least on the yoga retreat options, this semi silent retreat. With their daily meditation and yoga classes, freshly cooked organic food, clean and comfortable accommodations, and a variety of optional massages and treatments, you’ll have a life changing experience.
23 Day Transformative Self Journey Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hours in Barranquilla, Atlantico
- Price from: $2,220
- Number of nights: 22 (200-hour training)
- Yoga Style: Hatha, Vinyasa
- Location: Atlantico, Colombia
Highlights
- Intro to Vedic Astrology course
- Daily yoga and meditation sessions
- Sound Therapy
- Meditation techniques, theory, and practice
- Thai Massage workshop with certificate of completion
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- Crystals workshop, cacao ceremony
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- 22 nights accommodation
- Free airport transfers
One of my favorite things about this yoga retreat is its philosophy. This course offers a comprehensive curriculum covering asanas, alignment, philosophy, and teaching methodologies. In addition to yoga, you’ll also receive training in Vedic Astrology, Thai Massage, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Cacao Ceremony, Essential Oils, Crystal Therapy, and Gong and Tibetan Sound.
5 Day Energy-Balancing Wellness and Transformation Retreat in Colombian Amazonas
Price from: $1,073
Number of nights: 4
Location: Colombia
- Have daily yoga classes, daily meditation, and yoga Nidra
- Sacred cacao ceremony and sound healing sessions
- Participate in daily energy-balancing sessions
- Enjoy guided jungle hikes and river cruises
- Astrology workshop included during your stay
- 4 nights accommodation at a luxurious Amazonian wellness sanctuary
- Transfers from and to Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport (LET)
- 3 nourishing meals daily will be served
1 Week Semi Silent Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Guatapé, near Medellin
Price from: $676
Number of nights: 6
Yoga Style: Hatha
Location: Antioquia
Highlights
- 6 yoga classes
- 6 meditation classes
- 5 days of noble silence
- 3 fresh Ayurvedic organic meals daily
- Beautiful nature surroundings
- 6 nights accommodation
- Go on nature walks
- Fruits all day
This is a yoga teacher training with experienced teachers and staff. The silence and the beautiful natural surroundings create the ideal conditions for you to turn inward and reconnect to the essence of life, where lasting happiness can be found.
What To Pack For Your Yoga Retreat Colombia
Packing for a yoga retreat will depend on a few factors such as the location, duration, and activities planned during the retreat. However, here are some general items to consider bringing:
1. Comfortable yoga clothes: Pack comfortable clothes that you can move freely in. Depending on the weather, you may need layers or lighter clothing.
2. Yoga mat: Bring your own yoga mat if you have one. Some retreats may provide mats, but it’s always a good idea to bring your own.
3. Props: Depending on your yoga practice, you may need props such as blocks, straps, or blankets. Check with the retreat organizer to see if they provide these or if you should bring your own.
4. Water bottle: Staying hydrated is important, so bring a refillable water bottle that you can use throughout the day.
5. Snacks: While most retreats provide meals, you may want to bring some snacks to have between meals or during breaks.
6. Toiletries: Pack toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, and sunscreen. If you’re staying in shared accommodation, bring a towel and any other personal hygiene items you need.
7. Comfortable shoes: Pack comfortable shoes for walking or hiking, depending on the activities planned during the retreat.
8. Journal and pen: Many retreats include time for self-reflection, so bring a journal and pen to capture your thoughts and reflections.
9. Books or other reading material: If you have downtime between activities, you may want to bring a book or other reading material to unwind.
10. Travel adapter and charger: If you’re traveling to another country, don’t forget to bring a travel adapter and charger for your electronics.
Remember to check with the retreat organizer for a complete packing list and any specific items they recommend bringing for the retreat. And you can read my full yoga retreat packing list here or visit my Amazon list here.
Final Thoughts
There are so many great choices for Yoga retreats in Colombia you really will be spoilt for choice. As all of the places on this list are close to the three biggest cities in Colombia: Bogota, Medellin, and Cali, they are all very easy to get to and you can easily spend time on either side of your Yoga retreat exploring Colombia.
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Saturday 24th of June 2023
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