2026 Retreats

  • Heart Wisdom: Weaving Yoga & the Sacred Mayan Calendar

    March 7-14, 2026
    Villa Sumaya, Guatemala

    Immerse yourself in yoga, mindfulness, and the wisdom of the sacred Mayan calendar. You’re invited to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your unique path and purpose. Immerse yourself in rejuvenating daily yoga and meditation and participate in two Mayan fire ceremonies led by an inspiring Mayan spiritual guide.

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  • Heart of the Earth Retreat with Ash & Michelle

    January 21-28, 2027
    Antigua + Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

    Connect with Mother Nature in the heart of the land of the Quetzal. Join Michelle & Ash for a week of daily yoga and meditation, sunrise cloud forest hikes, cacao and Mayan fire ceremonies, and hands-on time in coffee gardens and permaculture land. Come as you are. Leave rooted, renewed, and alive.

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  • Traverse Guatemala: Yoga & Wellness Retreat

    September 1-6, 2026
    Villa Sumaya, Lake Atitlán

    This retreat is an adventure for your soul, a celebration of life, and a deep dive into the beauty and wisdom of the sacred Mayan calendar. Hike through lush landscapes, revitalize your spirit with daily yoga sessions, and awaken your senses in a heart-opening cacao workshop. Experience the profound energy of a sacred Mayan fire ceremony and connect with a supportive community of like-minded travelers.

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  • Turtle Medicine: Yoga & Writing Retreat

    April 10-17, 2025
    Bambu Guest House

    Slow down to the pace of Grandmother Turtle and reconnect with the natural rhythm of your body, breath, and being. This retreat offers a nurturing blend of slow flow, dharma, kundalini, and yin yoga, inviting deep presence, intuitive movement, and somatic awareness.

    Each day includes guided writing, mindfulness practices, and soulful rituals that attune you to the elements of earth, water, fire, and air.

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    Yoga & Mayan Culture Retreat with Charles & Michelle

    2027 ~ Dates TBD
    Villa Sumaya, Lake Atitlan

    Through yoga, meditation, journaling, and sacred Mayan wisdom, you’ll gain powerful tools to set meaningful intentions and live your soul purpose, walking your life path with clarity and integrity.

    Guided by Charles MacInerney and Michelle Fajkus, this immersive experience blends practical life design with ancient ritual to help you live your dharma in harmony with nature and spirit.

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  • Traverse Mexico: Yoga & Culinary Retreat

    2027 Dates TBD
    San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

    This immersive experience in Mexico that combines cuisine, culture and daily movement? This 6-day Mexico retreat in the beautiful, mountainous state of Guanajuato, Mexico combines daily yoga with local explorations and the incredible flavors of the area.

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The Path of Beauty

By Michelle Margaret Fajkus

I wake with the sun, golden and forgiving,
the lake whispers her morning song,
three volcanoes stand sentinel,
reminding me: be still, be soft, be here and now.

The path of beauty is not paved,
not smooth nor certain.
It meanders—muddy, sun-dappled,
strewn with wildflowers and stones.
Some days, it’s laughter spilling from my chest,
others, it’s tears salted with memory.

The path asks only for our open eyes, our willing hearts.

A hummingbird hovers, a flash of emerald grace,
reminding me: joy is fleeting, drink it in.

Beauty is the crinkle of my daughter’s smile,
the warm hand of my love at dusk,
the sacred fire flickering with stories untold.
It’s the breath between words,
the pause after exhale—
the space where truth slips in.

Some days, I lose the path,
tangled in thoughts,
heavy with shoulds and what-ifs.
But then: a breeze, a bird’s song,
a shaft of light through the trees,
and I remember—
beauty is not found,
it’s noticed, seen, witnessed, and created.

So I walk on, barefoot and grateful,
my heart a compass,
my breath a guide,
stepping gently
on this winding, wondrous path,
blessed by earth, air, fire, water—
and the quiet, unfurling beauty of Life.

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Let’s Retreat Together!

I love both going on and leading retreats, especially on magical Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, the place I’ve called home since 2012. Please connect with me if you have any questions or would like to join a retreat.

Namaste
Hari Om Tat Sat
Sat Nam
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