A Journey Within: Yoga, Culture & Reiki Retreat

Santa Cruz la Laguna, Solola, Guatemala

U•
UVYOGA • Yuval Samburski
  • Facebook verified
15 reviews
Mar 4 - 11, 2023
Group size: 1 - 30
A Journey Within: Yoga, Culture & Reiki Retreat
Santa Cruz la Laguna, Solola, Guatemala

UVYOGA • Yuval Samburski
  • Facebook verified
15 reviews

Mar 4 - 11, 2023
Group size: 1 - 30

About this trip

Thank you all for the overwhelming response. Our retreat, just had ONE previously *SOLD OUT*  ROOM OPEN UP. Grab the LAST SPOT for this retreat by paying your deposit today, or join our second date:


*SECOND DATE ADDED*: MARCH 18-15, 2023

CLICK HERE FOR INFO.

*One last room available for this date as well.


Email us with any questions or needs, we are here to help.

THANK YOU SO MUCH,

YUVAL & ANNE


Yuval ~ UVYoga@gmail.com

Anne - Annie@annieom.com

****************************************************************************************


A RICH AND UNIQUE EXPERIENCE LEAD BY YUVAL SAMBURSKI & ANNE KOZA


Join Yuval & Anne for a week to…


Reconnect to your soul and immerse yourself in a week of transformative yoga and Reiki, healing music, cultural excursions and sacred Mayan ceremonies. During our time in beautiful Guatemala you’ll experience the freedom that comes with remote travel as you strengthen your relationship with your heart and the natural world.  


Our retreat is located on the banks of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala is on the list of "10 most sacred spots on Earth" and the "The Belly Button of the World" or  the Solar Plexus Chakra, which governs leading us forward, in support of a stronger, healthier more empowered self. During our week together you'll be nourished through all your senses and feel your Prana, vitality, and spirits lift with each day. This incredible off-grid holiday is the perfect place to take a break from the daily stress of everyday life and rekindle your inherent joy within.


Ready to take the plunge?


Read on to learn more!


What's included:


• Accommodations: 7 night accommodations at the beautiful Villa Sumaya Eco-Chic Wellness Center, on the picturesque shore of Lake Atitlan


• Meals: Three healthy and delicious daily. These meals are home cooked, well balanced, and vegetarian (adding chicken and fish to your meal is available at an extra cost)  


• Beverages: Unlimited coffee / tea / filtered water available for you to enjoy when you like throughout the day  


• Yoga: Daily yoga practice, including asana, sound-healing, meditation, pranayama, restorative and hands-on reiki with essential oils (mat & props provided)  


• Excursions: Sacred Mayan fire ceremony with Shaman, colorful day boat trips to include San Juan artisan craft shopping, visit to San Pedro, visit to San Marcos… more details to come!  


• WiFi is included  


What’s NOT included:


• Flights: Flight to/from Guatemala City  


• Transport: Transport to/from Villa Sumaya (car + boat transfer). Transport will be arranged by us, at your own cost.  


• Extras: Beer/wine or any snacks from the Villa Sumaya Smoothie / Juice Bar  


• Spa treatments & private healing sessions: at on-site Harmony Spa


• Tips: Tips for Villa Sumaya staff  


As you plan your trip here are a couple things to note:


• We HIGHLY RECOMMEND consulting us before organizing travel arrangements and purchasing flights as we can advise according to retreat schedule. We are here for you, please reach out to us at anytime.  


• As with any travel, we recommend buying trip insurance.  


• All levels of practitioners are welcome; however, a reasonable level experience with yoga is assumed.  


• An optional few days in the beautiful colonial city of Antigua (before or after our retreat week) is a great option for extra time/experience in Guatemala, and is always popular among our participants. We are happy to help with advice, however this option is at your own cost and organization.  If interested, please contact us!


* A $700 non-refundable deposit secures your spot. 


* All payments are non-refundable, unless the reason for trip cancelation is Covid related.


* Unforeseen circumstances may require us to change activities, however, we will do our very best to keep the schedule as is, or replace an offering with another of similar interest and value.


Meet Your Retreat Leaders:


Yuval Samburski

Sound Healer, Yoga Instructor, Teacher Trainer and Mentor, E-500RYT, YACEP and Reiki level 2.

Yuval is Lead-Faculty at Kripalu Center For Yoga & Health in the Berkshires. He has been creating and leading programs, retreats and teacher trainings all around the world since 2014 (notable are India, Israel, England, Nicaragua and Panama).

Yuval began his teaching career in 2012 (Yogaworks, NYC) and in 2015 became a teacher trainer (200HR & 300HR). He led trainings in China, New York, NY, Boston, MA,  and Memphis, TN.

Yuval is best known for his deep, soulful chanting and signature Live-Music Sound Healing sessions as well Vinyasa Flow classes, Pranayama teachings and Restorative work (he is known to cast deep-healing spells on his students).

Yuval’s teaching style is mindful and fluid, linking all movement back to the breath and providing a safe and warm environment for students to explore their own selves, making their own self-discoveries through practice.

With experience in performance and art, Yuval is inspired by all creation and the undeniable power of breath and meditation. His teaching is personal, nurturing and humorous, allowing for self-observation and a true teaching and learning experience between him and his students.


Find Yuval on Instagram: @UVYBoogie

Listen to Yuval’s music here: https://youtu.be/bgxtKLgKkyg  


Anne Koza 

E-RYT 500, YACEP, Anne is an adventurous and playful yogi at heart, Anne believes in the connecting power of yoga. Teaching since 2009, Anne leads with a desire to create a supportive space for her students to reconnect to themselves through being present in breath and to explore through mindful movement. She designs her sequences to be both challenging and rejuvenating. Deeply caring about the structural alignment of each pose, Anne first addresses the physicality, then layers in the subtle elements of the practice. 

With a degree in Biology and Psychology, Anne studied the impact of yoga on the mind and body and believes in yoga’s inherent value for holistic wellbeing. Anne received her 200HR from Back Bay Yoga, and her 500HR from Super Soul Farm led by Raghunath Cappo, where she spent a month living and learning at Radhanath Swami’s Govardhan Eco Village in Mumbai, India. 

Anne is a visiting faculty member at Kripalu, teaches classes and workshops around the Boston Area, and has hosted international retreats around the world. Anne knows that often times things don't work out according to plan, but it's in the discoveries we learn along the way we get to know the beauty of ourselves and the world. 

Anne has a cat named Charlie, a community garden plot she loves to dig in, and when traveling enjoys sitting with a cup of coffee in a corner cafe and just watching the world go by.


Find Anne on Instagram: @annekozayoga

Website: annieom.com


We are both mindful and caring, goofy and fun. We hope you'll join us!  


Please email us with any questions or for more information at:

Yuval ~ UVYoga@gmail.com

Anne - Annie@annieom.com


Namaste

Yuval and Anne

What’s included

  • Accommodations
    7 night accommodations at the beautiful Villa Sumaya Eco-Chic Wellness Center, on the picturesque shore of Lake Atitlan
  • Food
    Three healthy and delicious daily. These meals are home cooked, well balanced, and vegetarian (adding chicken and fish to your meal is available at an extra cost)
  • Yoga
    Daily yoga practice, including asana, sound-healing, meditation, pranayama, restorative and hands-on reiki with essential oils (mat & props provided)
  • Excursions
    Sacred Mayan fire ceremony with Shaman, colorful day boat trips to include San Juan artisan craft shopping, visit to San Pedro, visit to San Marcos… more details to come!
  • WiFi
    WiFi is included.
  • Beverages
    Unlimited coffee / tea / filtered water available for you to enjoy when you like throughout the day

What’s not included

  • Flights
    Flight to/from Guatemala City
  • Transportation
    Transport to/from Villa Sumaya (car + boat transfer). Transport will be arranged by us, at your own cost.
  • Extras:
    Beer/wine or any snacks from the Villa Sumaya Smoothie / Juice Bar
  • Spa treatments
    At on-site Harmony Spa
  • Private Sessions
    Astrology, Facials, Deep Healing Treatments and more, are available for purchase on site
  • Tips
    For Villa Sumaya staff

Available Packages

Double Accommodations
$2,250
Deposit: $700
Single Accommodations
$2,650
Deposit: $700


Itinerary

By boat on the shores of Lake Atitlan
Arrival

Your Organizer


U•
UVYOGA • Yuval Samburski
15 reviews
Yuval Samburski is a sound healer, Yoga instructor, teacher trainer and mentor, E-500RYT, YACEP & Reiki level 2. Yuval is best known for his signature live-music sound healing sessions, live soulful chanting, as well Pranayama, Vinyasa and deep-healing restorative work. With experience in performance and art Yuval is inspired by all creation, breath & meditation. His music is personal and spiritual, his teachings are nurturing & humorous. Yuval has led teacher trainings all over the world. His private work is dedicated to healing.

Reviews

I am incredibly grateful to Yuval and German for curating a truly magical 7-day yoga sound healing retreat on the breathtaking Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. The serene surroundings and Yuval's expert guidance created an atmosphere of profound tranquility. Each day brought new revelations, and the combination of yoga and sound healing was truly transformative. Yuval teachings not only deepened my practice but also enriched my overall well-being. The retreat was a journey of self-discovery, and I left feeling rejuvenated and inspired. Thank you both for an unforgettable experience that will stay with me always.
By Jovana B for GUATEMALA: The Magic Within: Yoga, Dance & Culture Retreat on Mar 04, 2024
This yoga retreat in Guatemala exceeded all expectations. The serene environment, nestled beside the soothing remote lake, provided the perfect backdrop for relaxation and rejuvenation. Yuval, German and Jon-Luke guided and assisted with transformative sessions, tailored to all levels of yogi. Excursions and healer sessions were varied and metamorphic. The accommodations were very comfortable and clean, and the nutritious meals were a delight. Overall, a truly exceptional experience for mind, body, and soul. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a holistic wellness retreat.
By Shannon M for GUATEMALA: The Magic Within: Yoga, Dance & Culture Retreat on Mar 04, 2024
It's hard to put into words the joy and fun that Yuval & Gee bring to everything they do. I would seriously follow them anywhere! They have a way of connecting people and making you feel like family. I thought Villa Sumaya was a fantastic location for this retreat; with all its nooks and crannies, you could find a secluded area to sit and read a book, even when the report is fully booked. The resort is cleverly spaced out, but beware of all the steps! If you have bad knees, you may want to request a lower-level room. My room was 55 steps up, but I loved how it strengthened my legs & rear:) In regards to the food- YUM! I even bought the cookbook so that I could try to recreate the amazing dishes. The drive to the resort from Guatemala City is winding and a bit long- but totally worth it when you arrive with Yuval & Gee waiting for you with open arms.
By Silvia G for GUATEMALA: The Magic Within: Yoga, Dance & Culture Retreat on Feb 29, 2024
RH
A truly superb, outstanding and amazing experience. A dreamy week filled with warm friends, both old and new. I left the outside world behind. A beautiful community formed, and friendships flourished in meaningful exchanges. Everything was fantastic… from amazing yoga, meditation, yoga dance and sound healing… to swimming in the lake, sweat lodge, excursions, spa treatments, and relaxation time. The location is idyllic. Amazing views and glowing sunsets. The food is absolutely delicious! It is plentiful and each meal is lovingly prepared. Every member of the staff was very kind, helpful and made me feel extremely supported. It is the perfect setting to disconnect to reconnect. I can’t say enough wonderful things about Yuval and German. I had done yoga in the past, but nothing compares to what Yuval introduced has me to. Not only is he knowledgeable, helpful, and thorough; he is friendly, warm, funny and a joy to be around. Yuval and German filled my week with love, laughter, care and joy. It was an amazing experience – and I can’t wait to return to my “home away from home!” . Just signed up for February 2025! Thank you so much YUVAL and GERMAN.
By Rachel H for GUATEMALA: The Magic Within: Yoga, Dance & Culture Retreat on Feb 28, 2024
I attended The Subtle Body Yoga Training with Yuval and Anne at Villa Sumaya. The training was layered and informative. The instructors were kind and generous with their time and knowledge. The setting was simply stunning!
By Nicole D for SUBTLE BODY & HEALING PRACTICES + REIKI 1 CERTIFICATION & ATTUNEMENT on Dec 14, 2023
Show More Reviews

References

KL
Retreats with Yuval and Herman are unlike any other. It's such a unique blend of play, healing and natural settings that soothe your soul. Everything is both intensely vibrant and beautifully low key. There's with an immediate sense of community that feels in no way obligatory, and a perfectly curated schedule that is deeply restorative and fun. Highly, highly recommend!!!
By Katie L on 24 Feb, 2024
Villa Sumaya has been my first retreat with Yuval and Germane. It will be hard to beat! The traveling, the stays, the support and the entire retreat were seamless. Each phase of the process was given personal attention to every detail. Any and all concerns have been handled with effortlessness and an immediate response. Each day on the retreat flowed and cascaded so well into the next. Each day a continuation of the one before. Everyone was treated with individual and genuine kindness. I am a forever groupie! Villa Sumaya is beautiful and the people there are equally beautiful. Every member was attentive and you are always greeted with a smile. The food, the grounds and the setting are all beyond expectation.. This is forever a part of me. Deepest gratitude and respect! Namaste
By Susan H on 23 Feb, 2024
Today is the official last day of this amazing Guatemala retreat and I don’t want it to end. It had the perfect combination of Yuval’s expertise in yoga, meditation and sound healing with fun activities to get to know the area. Being on lake Atitlán is a powerful experience. The water, sun, and the volcanos are a tremendous source of energy. Being in Yuval’s classes, workshops, retreats are transformational and super fun at the same time.
By Claudia L on 23 Feb, 2024
Show More References