2026-27 Retreats

  • Heart Wisdom: Weaving Yoga & the Sacred Mayan Calendar

    Available August to October 13, 2026
    Villa Sumaya, Guatemala

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

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  • Turtle Medicine: Yoga & Writing Retreat

    Available September to December 2026
    Bambu Guest House

    Slow down to the pace of the turtle to reconnect with the natural rhythm of your being. This retreat offers a nurturing blend of slow flow, kundalini, and yin yoga, inviting deep presence, intuitive movement, and somatic awareness. Each day includes guided writing practices and soulful rituals.

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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

    June 12-17, 2027
    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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    Yoga & Mayan Culture Retreat with Charles & Michelle

    Summer 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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The Path of Beauty

By Mixa Margaret Fajkus Gonzalez

I wake before the pink dawn as the lake whispers her morning song,
three volcanoes stand sentinel, reminding me to be here and now.

The path of beauty meanders. Some days, it’s laughter spilling forth.
Others, it’s tears salted with memory. The path asks for our open eyes and willing hearts.

A hummingbird hovers, a flash of grace reminding me that joy is fleeting and all things must pass. Beauty is my daughter’s smile, the warm caress of my love, the sacred fire flickering.
It’s the breath between words, the pause after exhale, the space of truth.

Some days, I lose the path, tangled in thoughts, shoulds and what-ifs.
But then, a breeze. blossom, or birdsong reminds me of this path of beauty I walk.

Barefoot and grateful, my heart a compass, my breath a guide, stepping gently on this winding, wondrous path, blessed by earth, air, fire, and water and the ever unfurling beauty of Life.

Let’s Retreat Together!

I love leading retreats on magical Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, the place I’ve called home since 2012.
Feel free connect with me if you have questions or would like to sign up for a retreat.

Namaste
Hari Om Tat Sat
Sat Nam
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