“Pana means your group, your people in Spanish slang. Prana means the life force and breath within us in Sanskrit. I call this retreat Pana con Prana because Colombia has allowed me to feel the most alive and present with community. Unlike any place in the world.”
day 1
Wake up at the Finca (farm house) and share a morning yoga practice before breakfast together. Intention setting for the week and getting acquainted with your Pana. Bonsai Meditation workshop and exploring the grounds.
Relax by the pool, catch up on your reading, optional Spanish language lesson and/or dance classes.
Tu vista- your view
For a week you will see the amazing flowers of the Finca and the city with its lush green hills below you. This view will be yours as you dance, eat, meditate, yoga, swim, laugh maybe cry. Welcome to the Finca.
day 2
Sunrise yoga before breakfast of scrumptious varieties! Tropical fruits, arepas de queso con huevos, organic Colombian highland roasts and agua de panela. An afternoon in the center of the city walking alongside the iguanas at the botanical gardens, individual time to talk through the parks all located a few blocks from each other, or stay with Alison at the gardens.
Caleñas are the best guides
Tour through Comuna 13. This is one of the Colombian comunas that went from extreme violence to becoming an artist hub, where tourists now seek out its vibrant colors and rhythms. You are literally in the middle of murals and a music video all at the same time!
We will end the day with an amazing dinner in El Poblado neighborhood with our Colombian friends and family.
To end the night we will begin our first salsa lesson!
day 3
Balance and core yoga flow will get you on the go! Before breakfast we’ll challenge ourselves by playing with powerful postures, then out to Piedra de Peñol and Guatepe!
We will take a ride outside of the city to one of the biggest attractions in Colombia. Climbing the 740 steps to the top of La Piedra overlooking the view of the waters of Guatepe. At the top, taking in the view with a cold beverage or paleta while practicing one of your challenge poses. Lunch on your own while walking through the colorful town of Guatepe and then enjoy a tour on the water.
We will have a traditional Colombian dinner together – get ready for choosing between maduros and tostones!
Day 4
Relax day after Guatepe! This is a day to recover those legs from the steps of La Piedra and work through vigorous flows overlooking the city below.
Meditation under the palm trees
Meditación abajo de la luna, las palmas, y las estrellas.
Today La Pana will focus on hip opening, restoring and rolling out those quads after a long day in Guatepe.
We will provide painting meditations, cooking classes and other workshops throughout our down days. If you are excited to be a part of these or just want to wander the grounds, both options are encouraged!
La Pana will take the day by the pool after practice and enjoy our meals at the Finca. Evening dance class at the Finca with Maestra Daniella.
Day 5
Paisa Practice! Yoga practice involving partner poses, challenging ourselves and others to find their new edge before entering the comunas in Medellín. Head to Parque Arví where we will sail above the communa of Santo Domingo to the forests, and hike in the Colombian Fern Gully.
Leave the park by sunset to walk through Santo Domingo and explore the graffiti, food and views of the city below us. La Pana will eat dinner together at the Finca and put on our dancing shoes for those who want to try out their skills at one of the best and least intimidating clubs in Medellin.
Day 6
A day of community, reflection, comida, practice and more dancing for those who wish to have a final last night OUT. Final Day together where we will seal our intentions and reflect on our progression. Yoga en Español with local Medellin community.
La Pana will share a closing cena together at the Finca prior to boarding La Chiva! The best Colombian party on wheels.
Day 7
Free day to explore the city or stay on the Finca. Shopping in the Poblado with some of the coolest fashions around. Also some of the BEST tattoo artists!
Options for night out or night in! Enjoy the amazing tours, museums, shops and culture of Medellin on your time.
Day 8 and beyond...
Drop offs at airports! If you have time and want guidance on where to go next, we can help plan your trip. A few days on the coast might be amazing and is just a 50 minute plane flight.
Details of this excursion are subject to availability and may be replaced with an equivalent activity/excursion based upon the needs of the group.