Heart Wisdom: Weaving Yoga + the Sacred Mayan Calendar
November 16-23, 2024
Villa Sumaya, Santa Cruz La Laguna, Guatemala
Immerse yourself in the simple heart wisdom of the sacred Mayan calendar.
Let’s spend a week cultivating mindfulness, joy, gratitude and peace through by incorporating yoga, breath practices, and the energies of the sacred Mayan calendar into our days on spiritual retreat.
We’ll begin each day with an eclectic yoga practice, deep breathing and a guided meditation to connect with the energy of the day in the Mayan calendar.
Learn practical ways to integrate the energies of each day in the sacred Mayan calendar into your everyday life
Unwind, strengthen, balance and center yourself with daily yoga and meditation practices
Open up to the deep magic and medicine of the Mayan lands and the healing waters of Lake Atitlan
Understand your energies, gifts and soul path through Mayan readings
This retreat uniquely bridges yogic discipline with traditional Mayan wisdom.
The experience encompasses participating in two dynamic fire ceremonies, and an optional sweat lodge ritual, as well as daily yoga workshops that weave in writing, pranayama, yoga nidra, cacao, sound healing and more.
The Mayan Cosmovision is a worldview that explains our interdependence with all of nature through the wisdom of the sacred Mayan calendar and the cycles of its 260-day count (20 signs x 13 numbers). Be reminded of your true nature in a personal reading of your Mayan cross (the numbers and symbols that you bring) to learn about your energies, gifts, challenges and soul path based on your Nawal or birth sign. Learn about your fundamental makeup and how that shapes your role in relationships and community.
Our opening and closing Mayan fire ceremonies will be led by experienced, indigenous Mayan Ajq’ij (spiritual guides). Mid-week, you’ll have the option to participate in a sweat lodge ritual where we experience the heart-opening medicine of cacao and song as we celebrate the elements, directions and blessings of life. We’ll give gratitude to Great Spirit and all our relations and emerge reborn.
Finish with sound healing and a closing cacao ceremony. These practices will open you up to a new perspective on life and facilitate a deeper connection with yourself and a natural unfolding of your soul purpose and inspiration.
What’s Included
Course tuition
An illuminating 1-hour Mayan Astrology reading with Michelle
Two Mayan fire ceremonies
7 nights of accommodation in a deluxe room (private and shared options available)
Daily vegetarian meals and unlimited self-serve local Guatemalan coffee, herbal tea and drinking water (vegan and gluten-free options available; fish/chicken may be ordered for an extra fee)
Use of the fabulous Villa Sumaya facilities (pool, hot tubs, lounges, hammocks, temples, etc.)
Not included: transport, staff tips, optional ceremonies and activities
Rates & Registration
$2,080 USD single/private room
Bring a friend! $1,795 per person in a double room
A 50% deposit is required to hold your space.