Are you looking for some immersive respite? The Yoga Forest is a conscious living sanctuary in Guatemala with ancient Mayan altars and natural springs protected as a reserve to honor its people’s land and heritage.

Valuing a greener future for humanity and the Earth’s ecosystems, The Yoga Forest building methods are all natural. For pure electricity, they utilize solar energy. There are biological greywater filtering systems for the kitchen and outdoor showers. They even use composting toilets to return “offerings to the Earth.”

They aim to protect wildlife and existing structures, explore new endeavors, and inspire as many people as possible to practice a sustainable lifestyle.

If you are up for an adventure, you can climb the impressive cliffs, swim, paddleboard the lake, hike volcanoes, practice aerial yoga, or relax in a hammock.

A wellness day at the yoga forest can include stellar views between the trees and yoga breathwork and meditation in the temples. In the evenings, there is live music, song ceremonies, “Ecstatic Dance,” sound healing, a cleanse, massage, delicious cuisine, and a detox in the forest sauna. Solo travelers are guaranteed to find friendly, authentic connections on their way.

The practices remind me of a Hawaiian value: MĀLAMA – To care for, protect, and nurture. To mālama means to focus on the needs and well-being of the individual and the whole. Mālama ʻāina care for the land, and Mālama kai, care for the sea. It can be tested so long as there is respect for one’s roots and the roots of outlanders.

The Yoga Forest shares intentional living as a deeply spiritual practice. It offers a unique space for self-growth and more connection to the Earth. You can book a group or single package; the dates are flexible. If your journey seems too short, you can extend your stay or leave early, and they will reimburse the remaining days.

How’s that for relaxation?