Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
POSTPONED INDEFINITELY
In this yoga retreat & adventure, experience the lush beauty of Brazil’s jungle and coastline with seasoned guides and a community of old and new friends. Practice yoga in a gorgeous studio overlooking a private beach, and commune with nature in a peaceful setting.
All food at the Lodge will be carefully prepared to be local, healthy, fresh, tropical., and with vegetarian options.
An optional add-on tour of Rio will be offered by longtime friend and colleague Daniel Almeida. Details here.
**Please inquire about more single rooms or triplets if you don’t see what you are looking for*
What’s included
- Transport From/To Rio: You will be accompanied by one of our trustworthy and knowledgeable guides
- 1-2 Yoga Classes Per Day
- 5 Excursions: Experience a Forest Forager Tour with a Famous Brazilian Chef, Explore Beaches by Boat & SUP, Hike and Explore the Old Town, Kayak Jungle Inlets, and Experience the Green Coast Beaches
- 3 Meals Per Day: Exception is two meals out which are not included
- 6 Nights Accomodation: Rooms are at a private beachside Lodge near Paraty
Day 1: Welcome, Orientation, and Opening Circle
After your trip from Rio, enjoy some snacks at the Lodge, and get settled in paradise! We will have a yoga class with an opening circle and then a beautiful first dinner
Day 2: Boat Trip from Lodge
Coffee and tea
Morning Yoga
Breakfast
Boats pick us up at Lodge to explore the tropical islands and beautiful sandy beaches in the bay of Paraty. For those who are interested we will also have Stand Up Paddle Boards and snorkels to use. Option to SUP
Lunch at Vermehla Beach
Free time at Lodge for Massages and rest
Evening Yoga
Dinner at Lodge
Day 3: Gold Trail with Old Town
Tea and coffee
Morning Yoga
Breakfast
Excursion to Gold Trail with a Tour of the Old Town of Paraty (a UNESCO nominated World Heritage Site). We will walk the paved rainforest road (and maybe stop for a swim at a waterfall) built by African slaves in the 18th Century to bring gold and precious stones out of the Brazilian interior and onto ships to Portugal. We will also tour the Old Town of Paraty.
Free time and Lunch in Old Town Paraty
Free time for Massages and rest at Lodge
Evening Yoga
Dinner at the Lodge
Day 4: Kayaking the Green Coast
Coffee and Tea
Morning Yoga
Breakfast
Kayak departure from Lodge. We will experience the beaches and islands of the Green Coast by sea kayak. There will be plenty of island exploring and swim time too!.
Lunch at Beach
Free time for Massages and rest at Lodge
Evening Yoga
Dinner at the Lodge
Day 5: Forest Forager – Wild Food Walk
Coffee and tea
Morning Yoga
Breakfast
Wild Food Walk – We will learn about the medicinal and nutritional value of local wild rainforest plants with Brazilian forager Jorge (from Netflix’s Chef’s Table). He will then cook what we gather!
Lunch at Lodge – lunch partly prepared specially by Jorge and partially by the Lodge.
Free time for massages and rest
Free night in Paraty (dinner not included)
Day 6: Green Coast Beaches
Coffee and tea
Morning Yoga
Hike the secluded and most magical Green Coast Beaches and explore local culture.
Lunch at the beach
Possible yoga at the beach
Free time for massages and rest at the lodge
Dinner at the Lodge
Day 7: Goodbyes and Farewells
Coffee and tea
Morning Yoga and Closing Circle
BIG breakfast
Departure to Rio
Arrive Rio around 5PM