10 Best Guatemala Yoga Retreats You Can’t Miss in 2024

When it comes to yoga retreats, Guatemala might just be North America’s new hotspot. With many different yoga retreats hosted throughout the year, this is your comprehensive guide to the best yoga retreats in Guatemala. 

Lush jungle surroundings, infinite lake views and dreamworthy golden sunrises and sunsets and just some things that make Guatemala special. 

After spending several weeks travelling around southern Guatemala and even a week-long yoga retreat at the Yoga Forest, I’m convinced that Guatemala doesn’t get the attention it deserves when it comes to yoga retreats. 

Lake Atitlan in particular, with its deep spiritual ties, shamanic heritage and local culture holds so much potential for a spiritual experience and yoga retreat in Central America. 

While Guatemala might not have the volume or variety for yoga retreats as Mexico, the small country has some incredible options nonetheless. From palapa-roofed shalas overlooking Lake Atitlan to yoga dance retreats in the mountains, keep reading for our top picks for where to retreat in Guatemala. 

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You’ll find most of the best yoga retreats in Guatemala located around Lake Atitlan and Antigua Guatemala. In particular, the small village of San Marcos la Laguna and even Tzununa, Lake Atitlan’s bohemian and spiritual heart are probably the best places to go for a yoga retreat in Guatemala. 

While there, you’ll find lots of other epic things to do on Lake Atitlan as well as making the most of Guatemala’s colonial gem, Antigua Guatemala which is also located nearby. 

10 Best Yoga Retreats in Guatemala 

7 Day Yoga & Spanish Retreat at Doron Yoga

Held in one of the leading yoga retreat centers in Guatemala, this 7-day yoga and Spanish retreat allows you not only to engage in your practice but also to get to know the beauty of Lake Atitlán.

On this retreat, you’ll practice yoga daily in an open shala overlooking Lake Atitlan, learn Spanish, discover Mayan culture as well as enjoy healthy, vegetarian food and meet like-minded people. 

You’ll stay in rustic, eco-friendly cabins surrounded by nature and flow to marvellous vistas from the shores of Lake Atitlan. This retreat is also taught by Doron Hanoch, the founder of Doron Yoga, one of the best yoga centers in Guatemala. 

For those looking for the perfect yoga and cultural vacation in Guatemala, this might be the perfect fit. 

8 Day Yoga and Intuition Retreat on Lake Atitlan

For a yoga retreat Guatemala with a slightly different focus, this 8 day yoga and intuition retreat helps you to connect with your inner self. You’ll learn practices that help you connect with your inner compass and trust your soul’s voice. 

Through daily yoga sessions and movement, silence practice, laughter and other workshops, you’ll explore tapping into your institution and learning how to listen to it allowing that connection between body and mind. 

Villa Sumaya is the retreat center here, one of the most beautiful retreat villas in Lake Atitlan where you’ll have the space to connect with nature and experience the Lake Atitlan area. Other activities also include a sweat lodge, cacao ceremony and Mayan fire ceremony with a local shaman. 

Lodging is all private with access to private bathrooms, a private balcony and a lakefront patio. 

Energy of The Elements Retreat

One of the best Guatemala yoga retreats we encountered in Guatemala is this Energy of the Elements retreat. The retreat is all about self-discovery and empowerment and supports women trying to become the best versions of themselves in the land of eternal spring.  

The retreat is full of daily yoga practice, breathwork, and meditation classes as well as cultural workshops and time for exploring and relaxation. There are also several ceremonies included as well as a 60-minute massage to truly relax and unwind your way into retreat living. 

Hosted at Kawoq Forest (Yoga Forest) the retreat also includes a stay at their gorgeous accommodation, healthy, plant-based food and access to one of the most beautiful yoga shalas in the area. 

5 Day Private Aerial Arts and Aerial Yoga Retreat

If you’ve always wanted to try aerial yoga and aerial arts (I know I have) while also spending time in Guatemala, this unique yoga retreat Guatemala is the perfect choice. 

Aerial yoga, involving poses suspended in mid-air using silk hammocks, provides a deeper stretch and alignment than traditional yoga. The experience goes beyond typical fitness, delving into mental rejuvenation and unleashing your potential off the yoga mat.

Apart from aerial yoga, you’ll also have the opportunity to try out trapeze, aerial hoop and silks workshops which allow yoga enthusiasts to try something new. The retreat includes daily, healthy meals and with a maximum of 4 people per group, this is a very personalised experience. 

5 Day Vacation Program Personal Yoga Retreat At Doron Yoga

If the above 7 day yoga retreat sounds a little long for you, opt for this splendid 5 day, personal yoga retreat program at Doron Yoga. This retreat provides a transformational and soul-nourishing space to practice daily yoga in a yoga shala with panoramic views of Lake Atitlan as well as meditation to aid holistic wellbeing. 

In a very spiritual and community-driven space, you’ll meet other like minded travelers, perfect your yoga alignment and also have to chance to explore other Mayan villages around Lake Atitlan. 

For those who prefer a more flexible yoga retreat that feels like a yoga vacation, this is a superior yoga retreat in Guatemala. 

Read more: Our 7 Day Guatemala Itinerary: A Slow Travel Guide

GuateFlow Gathering: Flow Arts, Yoga and Dance Retreat

If you’re looking for something a little more than just a yoga retreat, GuateFlow offers a unique yoga retreat Guatemala with numerous flow arts and dance workshops and a community-driven program. 

On this yoga retreat in Guatemala, you’ll have the opportunity to stay in San Marcos la Laguna, Guatemala’s spiritual heart, learn contemporary dance, hoop and flow arts as well as practice yoga in Eagle’s Nest, one of the area’s top yoga decks.  

Lodging and meals depend on your chosen option and with group sizes being quite large, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to meet new travelers and like-minded souls, perfect for solo travelers in Guatemala looking to get something a little more from their trip. 

Awaken From Within Transformational Yoga Retreat

Attending this transformational yoga retreat in Guatemala offers a serene and culturally rich experience while also stepping into the next level of your being.

Organised by Wholesome Alchemy, this is the perfect week-long retreat for those wanting a little of the best Guatemala offers; daily yoga practice, meditation, temazcal and cacao ceremony as well as volcano hikes and a fire ceremony. 

You’ll local in a beautiful local village on the banks of Lake Atitlan, and meet like-minded travellers while also exploring your surroundings and your inner self. 

With each day, you have the chance to slow down, go within and explore your inner self with meditation and daily yoga practice. There are also practical and spiritual workshops as well as the chance to pick up or get back into journalling. 

Kawoq Forest Retreats (Previously Yoga Forest)

As one of the leading yoga centers in Guatemala, it’s certainly hard to ignore the Yoga Forest in this yoga retreats Guatemala roundup. Located in an epic, serene location above the town of San Marcos, Kawoq Forest has beautifully unique yoga retreats in a hard-to-match location. 

With stunning lake vistas, and rustic-lux accommodation, Kawoq Forest hosts group and personal retreats all year round. Whether you’re looking for an energy and healing-focused retreat or one based solely around yoga practice, they’ll have one to fit your needs. 

Kawoq Forest also offers 200+ hour yoga teacher training courses throughout the year. 

Best Yoga Teacher Training Retreats in Guatemala

22 Day, 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Lake Atitlan

For a brilliant, all-round teacher training course located at Arco Isis Sanctuary, around the spiritually-charged Lake Atitlan, this 22 day course includes expert tuition, daily yoga classes, guided meditation, lectures, workshops and one-on-one mentorship.

Philosophy, energetic anatomy and self-inquiry work are covered too. 

You’ll learn everything you need to know to become a qualified yoga instructor and start a new journey of spiritual growth. 

200 Hour Intense Profound Yoga Training in Guatemala

One of the most popular teacher training courses in Guatemala, this intense training program at Doron Yoga focuses on strong foundations and easy-to-understand methodologies and teaching techniques. 

Not only will you learn everything you need to become a qualified yoga instructor, but this course also provides a chance at your journey, giving you time for increasing self-awareness and a deeper understanding of your practice. 

Throughout the course, you’ll stay at the sublime Doron Yoga center, eat, fresh vegetarian food and make connections that could last a lifetime. 

What to Expect from a Yoga Retreat in Guatemala

Attending a yoga retreat in Guatemala is an enriching experience that combines the practice of yoga with the unique cultural activities and natural beauty of the country. Signing up for a yoga retreat in Guatemala will also allow you to work on your meditation practice, explore personal growth and meet other like-minded travellers. 

Attending a yoga retreat is also a great way of seeing Guatemala and its highlights when traveling solo. If you’ve always wanted to visit Guatemala but you’re not quite sure about traveling there solo, attending a yoga retreat is a great alternative that also brings many other benefits. 

Many of the Guatemala yoga retreats also include workshops and cultural immersion activities where you’ll be able to learn more about the local culture, something you may not do when simply travelling around. 

Looking back on my time in Guatemala, attending a yoga retreat was one of the most grounding and rich experiences I had when traveling in this stunning country. 

Are you ready to book your own otherworldly experience at a yoga retreat in Guatemala? Let me know all your questions and comments below. I always love hearing from you!

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