The Forest Within

Yoga & Mindfulness

Retreat

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Join us at Kawoq Forest

for an opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and connect with your inner world

February 15 - 21, 2027

Kawoq Forest is a Mayan women-owned and operated eco-wellness center that is nestled in the Guatemalan highlands overlooking the waters of Lake Atitlán.

“Kawoq” is a Mayan word representing community, fire, feminine energy, healing and expanded consciousness. With this name, they intend to hold the space as a living, breathing entity as it constantly grows and evolves.

They are proud to offer a myriad of transformative wellness experiences that include many forms of indigenous healing modalities, ceremony and ritual to connect to self, the culture and the land.

What You Can Expect

7 Days, 6 Nights at an Eco-Wellness Forest Sanctuary

Only accessible by foot, Kawoq Forest is a 15 minute walk from the village center of San Marcos La Laguna, a scenic journey that begins your retreat.

It is also walking distance from Lake Atitlán.

Daily yoga & mindfulness with self-discovery sessions such as:

Breath work

Journaling

Meditation

2 delicious vegetarian meals plus snacks daily

There is also a cafe on property where guests can purchase additional snacks and smoothies.

Kawoq Forest is a sanctuary for travelers seeking restoration and a sparkle of adventure.

Terraced into the side of a cliff, Kawoq Forest is a twenty five minute hike up into the valley from Lake Atitlán. It offers accommodations that combine eco-conscious materials like adobe, bamboo, cypress, and palm roofs, with local textiles and premium bed linens to guarantee a comfortable and sustainable stay. An open air community dining area, composting toilets, solar-powered showers, and three yoga sanctuaries make up the rest of the space.

Optional Add Ons

MAYAN FIRE & CACAO CEREMONY: Gather around the sacred fire as you partake in a heart-opening Cacao ceremony. This ritual fosters connection, gratitude, and spiritual expansion, guided by the transformative energy of fire. This is our traditional Mayan Fire Ceremony with the addition of cacao prepared on site from local farmers. This ceremony costs $50 per person.

TUJ/TEMAZCAL CEREMONY: This ceremony brings physical purification, emotional balance, strength of the mind and spiritual connection. It ́s also a powerful detox that makes us return to our selves and experience the bond we have with mother nature and her wise cicles. All this is sustained by the 4 elements (fire, earth, wind, and water). This ceremony costs $50 per person.

MAYAN FACE SUNRISE HIKE: Embark on an early morning adventure to witness the breathtaking sunrise from the Mayan Face, a stunning viewpoint over Lake Atitlán. Begin in Santa Catarina La Laguna and hike to the viewpoint. This excursion is approximately 4 hours and costs $35 per person.

CANOPY ADVENTURE IN SAN PEDRO: Experience an adrenaline-filled canopy tour in San Pedro, featuring stunning views and an exhilarating zipline adventure. Start with a boat ride from San Marcos to San Pedro, take a short 30-minute hike to the zipline area then enjoy a thrilling 500-meter canopy ride. This excursion is approximately 2 hours and costs $70 per person.

SAN JUAN ARTISAN TOUR: Discover the rich culture and artistry of San Juan La Laguna on this private tour! Explore the vibrant world of local artisans, renowned for their stunning handmade textiles, traditional weaving techniques, and artisanal crafts. Included in the tour:

Visit to a women’s weaving cooperative
Coffee tour

Bee tour
Scenic lookout point
A walk through colorful murals
Insights into local history and culture

This excursion is approximately 4 hours and costs $35 per person.

Meet Your Instructor

cai

Cai is a queer, nuyorican mindfulness leader. They are passionate about mental health and creating safer spaces for people to connect and heal. They enjoy practicing and teaching various yoga styles. Community is especially important to Cai and they are committed to organizing inclusive spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. As a true Sag, they also enjoy adventure and experiencing/creating moments of joy. They are the founder of Prana & Peace Travel.

Accommodations

Payment Plans Available Upon Request

Private Forest Cabins

With gorgeous lake and volcano views, this cabin features a small terrace to enjoy the beauty that surrounds you. Immerse yourself with the bird songs and vibrant forest that envelops this cabin to relax and feel the stillness within.

The Forest cabin accommodates two people with one full and one single bed inside, perfect for couples, families or friends to share.

Whole Cabin To Yourself: $2,200

Shared Occupancy: $2,000 per person

Semi-Private Sunrise Suites

*Private rooms under Yoga sanctuary spaces

With stunning views of Lake Atitlán and the surrounding volcanoes, private rooms Sunrise Suites 1 & 2 are the perfect space to watch the sunrise from your terrace and take in the stillness and tranquility of the forest in the early morning.

These suites can accommodate one or two people in one queen size bed.

Whole Suite To Yourself: $2,000

Shared Occupancy: $1,800 per person

Shared Bungalows

Bungalows are the perfect shared spaces for deep communal transformation. Looking out over the shimmering waters of Lake Atitlán and its surrounding volcanoes, our shared cabañas have terraces and hammocks to allow you to soak in the beauty of the surroundings.

These bungalows offer two queen size beds, one in the loft and one on the bottom floor..

Shared Occupancy: $2,000 per person

Bungalow Dorm

Using natural building techniques and sustainable materials, our bungalows are constructed with either bamboo or cypress, palm roof and natural adobe walls or traditional bahareque (wattle and daub) of this area. The beds are comfortable and nourishing, with warm feather duvets and premium linens and pillows, decorated with Peruvian Shipibo fabrics and Guatemalan Cushions.

These bungalows offer four single beds.

Shared Occupancy: $1,600 per person

*enjoy a $100 discount when signing up with someone

otherwise, we will pair you up with a fellow retreat guest*

All accommodations use shared compost toilet bathrooms and outdoor showers.

Arriving

From Guatemala City, the journey to San Marcos La Laguna takes between 4 to 5 hours, depending on traffic. Check-in at Kawoq Forest is available until 5:00 PM, so we recommend that your flight arrives at La Aurora International Airport (Guatemala City) no later than 11:00 AM. You can also arrive a day early and meet back at the airport to join the provided shuttle transportation to the retreat center. Once you register for the retreat, we will support you with booking your flights.