guatemala 2025 -
relax & restore retreat
At Saasil retreat Center
A holistic property designed for yoga and wellness transformation.
WHERE NATURE AWAKENS YOUR SOUL
Welcome to an immersion that is a deep dive, facilitating a total reset of your nervous system…
and healing practices that reconnect you to wholeness and well-being. This retreat is about sharing RESTORATIVE & HEALING practices balancing a unique combination of profound healing arts: Kundalini yoga, Restorative yoga, Yin yoga, Yoga Nidra, Reiki, Temezcal, and Sound Healing while surrounded by the healing vortex of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala.
Pause, rest, and return to wholeness, WELL-BEING and self-connection.
Combining ancient tools with modern approaches, take an inner journey that leaves you fortified to flow with grace and ease in our challenging times. Join us for a 5 day immersion into this healing vortex and emerge restored and reinvigorated.
What sets Yoga Farm immersions apart, is our unwavering commitment to uniting diverse traditions, offering an approach that resonates with people from all walks of life, no experience necessary.
These practices all soften your nervous system in different ways. Join us to find ease of mind, soothe your soul, and empower your spirit.
We have all been through many unexpected changes in the last few years, and many of us feel burnt out. We can choose to take a respite, and time out of the hectic schedules of life, so that our health and vitality can sustain the changes to come.
The Lake itself, and the surrounding geography, create a healing vortex, the inspiration for this retreat. It is one of the many places on the planet considered to be a spiritual portal. Water and Fire are great alchemists, and the Lake surrounded by Volcanoes represent this energy exquisitely. Mayan ceremony, cathedrals, the elements, practices, and community all will ensure you are a different person when you leave than how you arrived.
We invite you to please come as you are.
On the morning of February 16th you will be picked up at the airport in Guatemala city. Ground transportation will be provided to the retreat center, this is a 3.5 hour ride and includes a change in Panajachel to a ferry boat. There will be time during this stop to get lunch in Panajachel before making your way on to Saasil. Return to Guatemala City will be on the 21st around 4p.
DATES:
5 nights
February 16-21, 2025
pricing:
Single rate
SOLD OUT
$2299-2599
Double rate
$1599
Private Bath Doubles - SOLD OUT
Triple rate
of $1699
Dorm rate
of $1299
Rates are dependent on shared or private baths.
Please note - retreat payments are non-refundable.
confirm before purchase that you are able to attend.
ABOUT Saasil
In Mayan culture, "Saasil" means the essence of light. This term symbolizes not just the physical illumination but also carries deeper connotations of enlightenment, spiritual awakening, and cosmic understanding.
At Saasil, guests are invited to reconnect with themselves and nature through yoga, wellness practices, and eco-conscious living. Our accommodations, powered by renewable energy, offer a sanctuary for rest, rejuvenation, and reflection. Beyond yoga and wellness, Saasil offers cultural immersion experiences, connecting guests with the vibrant community and the breathtaking landscapes of Lake Atitlan. It is more than a retreat center; it's a space for those seeking balance, connection, and inspiration. Join us on this journey of self-discovery, where every step is an opportunity to embrace your true essence and thrive in harmony with the world around you. From the moment you step foot onto the grounds, you'll feel the warmth and authenticity that permeates every aspect of the center.
Their mission is simple yet profound: to create a sanctuary where guests can escape the chaos of everyday life and reconnect with themselves and the world around them. From morning yoga sessions to farm-to-table meals lovingly prepared with locally sourced ingredients, every detail has been crafted with care to nurture mind, body, and soul.
They believe in giving back to the community that has welcomed them with open arms. Whether it's supporting local artisans, championing environmental conservation efforts, or lending a helping hand to those in need, Saasil is committed to making a positive impact wherever they go.
Meals
locally sourced food created with love from the onsite gardens
The locally staffed kitchen provides well-balanced, pescatarian cuisine with the option of being vegan and gluten-free if desired. Saasil makes use of their land by growing a variety of local vegetables, herbs, and fruits. Fresh, homemade, and regional food will be served at every meal.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Tasteful rooms in a variety of small houses with choices ranging from single to Dorm spaces
Saasil provides a wide range of room categories varying in size, views, bedding options, and location on the property. Whether it's the lavish two-story Casa Ananda or the budget-friendly dormitories, you are assured of a comfortable and unforgettable stay.
Singles - SOLD OUT
Beautiful rooms with ensuite or shared bathrooms, outside space with hammocks and chairs, gardens, and gorgeous lake views. The single room options invite you to unwind, reconnect, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty and serene ambiance of this paradise, the perfect escape for couples or solo travelers seeking tranquility..
Doubles & Triples
(DOUBLE PRIVATE BATH - SOLD OUT)
The double and triple rooms feature different bed options, all with private bathrooms, Special rooms with a unique creative energy. Bathrooms have locally sourced slate for the showers, hand-carved mirrors, and bamboo and wood elements throughout the room.
Dorms
Discover the vibrant energy where community thrives in the dorm-style accommodation. Featuring 5 comfortable beds and a shared bathroom, this lively space is perfect for travelers seeking connection and adventure. The dorms invite you to embrace the spirit of communal living amidst the natural beauty of paradise.
Yoga Farm will provide ground transportation from the La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City to the retreat center on the first day around 12p, and a return to GUA airport on the final day by 3p. This is a 2.5-3 hr drive and includes a transfer to a boat and then a tuk-tuk. On the way there the group will stop in Panajachel and be able to take a break and purchase lunch.
Participants are responsible for getting to and from GUA.
TRANSPORTATION
MEET Your RETREAT HOSTS
JEANNIE O'NEILL
M.ED, E-RYT500, YACEP:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT Yoga Farm Ithaca (YFI)
Jeannie has a masters degree in education specializing in contemplative pedagogy and transformative curriculum design.
She is a 500E-RYT Vinyasa and Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Mindfulness Meditation instructor, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider and an Ayurvedic health practitioner.
Jeannie has led thousands of students through Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) programs at the foundational and the Advanced level. She has created countless educational programs and CEUs for educators, as well as creating the ‘Radiant Warrior Yoga Teacher Training’, ‘Kundalini Warrior’ and ‘Spiritual Warrior 300YTT’. She also developed and guided a Kundalini Prenatal YTT and Rebirthing Certification Program.
Jeannie’s take on yoga is that there is a depth and breadth of information that can be experimented in order to find the perfect inner balance and alignment. Her teaching philosophy is based in experiential learning and teaching the path that you have walked.
JESSICA ENGLISH
RETREAT COORDINATOR, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AT YOGA FARM ITHACA
Jessica has spent her life crafting experiences and leading people on adventures.
She is thrilled that in her role at Yoga Farm she gets to continue to explore this passion, working alongside Jeannie to bring Yoga Farm out into the world via retreats.
Jessica’s passion for travel has been well honed over the years, and she has an eye for amazing spaces and unique opportunities, as well as a skill at making a retreat feel seamless and the participants feel welcomed and at home. She takes care of all the details so you can let yourself simply relax and enjoy the ride.
Jessica believes in the transformative power of coming together in community, in a space that is out of your element. She knows that the curriculum created for the retreats YFI holds will leave the participants feeling more centered, whole and aligned.
Student Reviews
The Yoga Farm retreat I went on was a life changing experience. I felt loved, accepted, cared for, and inspired the entire time. For me, it was the culmination of years of practice in self-healing, awareness and growth. It was a time and place which gave me the space to explore that growth in a loving, supportive, safe and BEAUTIFUL environment. It cultivated and inspired the motivation I needed in order to make significant life changes. The lessons I learned there helped to guide me on my path towards chasing my joy and trusting my deepest intuitions. Yoga Farm is a family and community unlike any other. I cannot wait for the next retreat!
Heather G
On my retreat with YFI, everything that I needed to support my journey of healing and growth was available: delicious, nourishing meals, wise and generous teachers and compassionate community. I gained clarity of purpose and am now able to embrace ALL of who I am and the incredible opportunities that await.
Deborah D
What I learned on retreat with Yoga Farm
Chanting is now an act of time travel.
A space I re-enter any time I'm in need.
Where I feel each of you in my bones, in my cells, in my soul.
You inspire laughter and tears and remind me of the full spectrum of this existence.
And I remember all the pieces that make me whole.
The pieces that were reflected back to me, gifted to me.
And I return home.
Symphony H