Experience · Program
Practice yoga. Learn Spanish.
Discover the lake.
Learn Spanish while living healthy in a paradise retreat, with lush nature, a river, and lots of spaces to study and meet other friends.
Option One
7-Day Immersion
You start speaking with the people around you. A week of private Spanish and daily practice. Short enough for a real life, long enough to feel the change.
Includes: 6 nights accommodation · Breakfast and lunch · Morning yoga · 15 hrs private Spanish classes
Bed in dom – $897
Double bed in private room with shared bathroom – $1250
Double bed in private room with private bathroom (in suite) – $1700
Option Two
14-Day Immersion
Includes: 13 nights accommodation · Breakfast and lunch · Morning yoga · 30 hrs private Spanish
Bed in dom – $1615
Double bed in private room with shared bathroom – $2250
Double bed in private room with private bathroom (in suite) – $3060
Hola
A different language is a different vision of life.
Yoga
Every level is welcome.
A safe practice, taught with care.
You leave clearer, stronger, and with a practice you can keep.
Spanish
Private classes with official teachers from the Spanish Institute.
15 / 30 weekly hours of one on one Spanish Lessons.
Lake Atitlan is known for the quality of the Spanish teachers. Clear pronunciation, no accents, and efficient systems to study and retain the information.
Classes are fun, with lots of conversation.
Option to do two classes a week in San Marcos with the school.
You start speaking with the people around you. That is the point.
Lake Atitlan
Volcanoes on the water. Villages a boat ride away.
San Pedro, San Juan, and San Marcos, when you want to wander.
The afternoons are yours.
A day with us
Two ways to spend it. Yoga, meals, and private Spanish are in both.
Afternoon Spanish
7:30 am · Yoga
9:00 am · Breakfast
11:00 am · Yoga, or another activity
1:00 pm · Lunch
2:00 to 5:00 pm · Spanish classes
Spanish morning
7:30 am · Yoga
9:00 am · Breakfast
10:00 am to 1:00 pm · Spanish classes
1:00 pm · Lunch
Afternoon free. Later, a gathering on the lake: kirtan, acro yoga, a party, or dinner in town.
Often we host a fire night, movie night and other activities.
Temazcal is offered when enough participants are available.
Join us for an unforgettable time of studying, relaxation, fun, and connection in the lush nature of Lake Atitlan!
Gift yourself with a healthy, joyful, insightful personal retreat
Retreat size may vary, from one or two people to twenty-five.
The community is always here to hold space for you.
Testimonials from Yoga and Spanish Immersion Retreat students
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On a whim, two weeks before Dec 31st, I decided to sign up for a yoga retreat for new years. After so
“I had such a a wonderful experience at Atitlan Eco and Zen center. I signed up for the 7 day Yoga and Spanish class retreat which included a morning session of breathwork, yoga, and meditation then 3 hours of Spanish classes a day. The Spanish classes were with a private tutor and I found that the classes went by very quickly and enjoyably. I was able to both practice Spanish and get to know more about Guatemala and my Spanish teacher (Irma) life in Guatemala. There was a great balance in the schedule that offered time for me and new friends made there to visit the nearby towns via tuk tuk or boat.
When I first arrived I was astonished by how peaceful and wonderfully landscaped and laid out the eco center is. It feels like walking into a small haven.
I was impressed with the extent and flavor of the vegetarian diet they fed us. I found it to be tasty and nourishing and encouraged me to continue with being mindful of the kind of food I eat when I returned home.
Overall – it was a wonderful experience and I wished I could have stayed longer than 7 days. There are so many lessons and knowledge that the staff helped me learn, things to do and experience. (…)”
I came across Atitlan Eco Retreat and their New Year’s yoga and meditation retreat. Although I didn’t have much experience and traveled by myself to a country I had never been before, I had the best time! I received great training from Doron and have continued my yoga practice since I got back. This place feels like home now and the staff like family. Doron is passionate about his teachings and makes sure everyone has a great experience. The staff is very attentive and will help with any questions. The food was absolutely divine and everyone at the retreat raved about it. The location feels like heaven, the views of the lake and the calmness of the area is just intoxicating. I will most definitely be back! If you’re looking to get away, recharge and regenerate in mind body and soul, this is the place.
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“I came to Atitlan Eco Retreat 2-week yoga and Spanish immersion with my partner and father. I cannot overstate the extent to which this experience was a lifesaver. The program consisted of early morning pranayama, yoga, and meditation practice, followed by breakfast and three hours of Spanish. Yoga and language learning was an awesome combination as I really felt centered and primed to absorb information after the morning practice. I can confidently say that my yoga and Spanish improved exponentially! (…)
Lastly, I want to express my deepest gratitude to Doron and Kasia themselves, for their openness, warmth, and welcoming nature coupled with a clear passion and dedication for teaching yoga, zen, and spirituality in an authentic and nondogmatic way. They were available to us and invested in getting to know us to the point where we developed friendships. They also know how to have fun and host an amazing “zen dance” on Saturdays with awesome playlists that were truly liberating. I will miss everyone who was there during my stay as it felt like in that short time we developed a wonderful sense of community. “
What's included
7 / 14 days (six / thirteen nights)
Breakfast and lunch
Coffee, herbal tea, and filtered water
Morning yoga in the shala
15 / 30 weekly hours of one on one Spanish Lessons
Wifi
Time in the lake towns
What's not included
Excursions
Extra snacks and drinks
Massage
Transport to the retreat
Flexible dates
About Atitlan Eco Retreat
Atitlan Eco™ is devoted to guiding people into holistic health and happiness. Through yoga, meditation, pranayama, nutrition, and food, we are devoted to developing a calm and focused mind as well as a strong and healthy body. We specialize in creating a toolbox of practical life skills, blending ancient wisdom with current modalities. We promote a compassionate international community guided by authenticity, service, awareness and joyfulness.
Thinking Global, Acting Local
Atitlan Eco Retreat’s mission extends to our local community and our beautiful natural surroundings. Located in a small, rural Mayan village, we are mindful of both our environmental as well as our social impact. We pride ourselves on supporting the local economy by purchasing locally grown and seasonal ingredients, reducing our waste production and promoting a mindset of sustainable living in the community.