Your heart knows the way- run in that direction. - Rumi
Immerse yourself in a week of heart nourishment in the sacred energies and stunning landscape of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala! Amidst the daily hustle, it’s all too easy to feel a little disconnected from our hearts — and the incredible wisdom within. Join Ankati for an incredible journey to the land of hummingbirds on the shores of this sacred lake — and to your own sacred heart within.
With daily yoga and movement classes, heart-awakening workshops, a group excursion to visit local Mayan artisans, a Mayan fire ceremony, Cacao ceremony, and Temezcal, we will dive deep into the Heart Medicine that we each carry within. Emerge feeling inspired, invigorated, awakened and deeply connected to the home that is your heart.
Sample Daily Schedule:
7am: Meditation & Awakening Yoga
8:30am: Breakfast
10am: Workshop, explore the lake, relax in a hammock, or go for a hike
12pm: Lunch
2pm: Workshop, excursion, Temezcal, or schedule a massage or energy healing session
5pm: Meditation & Yoga Chill
6:30pm: Dinner
Evening: Kirtan, Fire Ceremony, Sharing Circle, or Chill time
Accommodation & Rates
Doron Yoga Retreat was built on the shores of Lake Atitlan in close alignment with local Mayan building practices. Rooms are cozy, colorful, and simple — rustic and charming, rooms have either a jungle, garden, or lake view; they are decorated with murals, local art and textiles.
The Doron Yoga & Zen Center is located in Tzununa – the Mayan land of hummingbirds and water. This quiet, serene village is surrounded by hills on Lake Atitlan with great views of the volcanoes on the other side of the lake.
About 20 minutes up the hill is the Tzununa waterfall with 500 year old Mayan paintings. There are lots of hiking options around Tzununa with great views. You can swim in the lake, bird watch or just walk around the village that still has the flavor of the Mayan tradition.
Local lanchas (boat taxis) stop about every 20 minutes to take you to explore other towns around Lake Atitlan.
The property offers three types of accommodation: private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, private rooms with shared bathrooms, and dormitory rooms with shared bathrooms. All bathrooms have hot showers with either gas or solar heated water and western toilets (eco treatment). Water is sourced from a spring supplied by the municipality as well as river water that runs through the property.