What life looks like here
A month at the lake
Residency at Alma Atitlan is not a holiday. It is a container — a month-long commitment to practice, community, and the particular kind of clarity that comes from slowing all the way down. You will have structure and you will have space. Both are necessary.
“Live simply yet beautifully — with nourishing meals, peaceful rhythms, and a community grounded in both the scientific and spiritual understanding of transformation.”
Residents are not just guests. They are part of what makes the place work. Whether through structured work on the Karma Track, or through the quiet contribution of simply showing up and being present on the Standard Track — you become part of the fabric of the community.
Daily rhythm
A typical day
Personal practice time — meditation, journaling, river walk
Morning yoga — asana, breathwork, and meditation in the shala (Mon–Sat)
Communal breakfast at Buddha Cafe — freshly prepared, vegetarian
Work shift (Karma Track) or personal time — writing, study, lake, excursions
Free time — self-practice, lake swim, village exploration, Spanish study, rest
Communal dinner — the main gathering of the day
Fire nights, movie nights, community discussions — informal, participatory
Temazcal ceremony with Doron Hanoch when in residence
What's included — both tracks
Everything that matters
Included for all residents
Who this is for
Is this the right fit?
Residency at Alma Atitlan works well for:
Yoga teachers who want to deepen their own practice outside of teaching. Remote workers and digital nomads who want structure, community, and nature without constant novelty. Writers, artists, and creatives who need a contained and supportive environment. Practitioners going through a transition — between jobs, relationships, or chapters of life. People who have done retreats and want to stay longer, go deeper, and actually live somewhere for a while.
Residency is not right for people who need constant entertainment, who have difficulty with community living, or who want a service-heavy resort experience. We are honest about this because we want the right people here — for your sake and for the community’s.
How to apply
The application process
Simple. Honest. Two steps.
We want to know who you are and what you are looking for. Residency requires a short conversation before we confirm a place — this protects you and the community.
Write to us at hello@almaatitlan.com with your name, which track you are interested in, your preferred start date, and a few sentences about yourself and what brings you here.
We will respond within 48 hours. If it seems like a good fit, we arrange a short call. If we agree it is right, you secure your place with one month’s payment in advance