Zen Journey: 10 Places for a Spiritual Retreat with Meditation and Yoga

Are you going to travel? How about taking this time to really relax, seek self-knowledge and connect with nature? Know that there are several places throughout Brazil that offer exclusive services in meditation, yoga, holistic therapies, courses… And most even offer differentiated food.

We have listed here 10 places with retreat and activity schedules that follow different methods. See who has your profile and good introspection!

Light spot

Located at Serra da Mantiqueira, in Sao Paulo, offers complete meals and daily collective activities: walking, living and meditation. There is an intense program that includes initiation to reiki, i ching, aquatic therapy, circular dancing, among other activities. All accompanied by therapists.

There are options for apartments, shared rooms, suites overlooking the forest and chalets.

The daily rate for the weekend is R$ 205 per person (shared apartment) or R$ 491 (single apartment).

Address: Estrada Sertãozinho S/N, Joanópolis, SP

Phone: (11) 4539-9358

Site: https://pontodeluz.com

ashram

If you stay at the Ashram, located in Campos do Jordão (SP), has access to several spaces to relax: yoga room, meditation temple, reading room, massage room with fireplace, as well as a deck overlooking the mountains for outdoor yoga practice and several springs. The center also has chiropractic and lacto-vegetarian food.

The lodge has accommodation for up to 25 people. They are chalets that receive from one to four people.

Address: Estrada Da Tabatinga, 595 , Campos do Jordão, SP

Phone: (12) 99727-4293

Site: http://www.ashram.com.br

Vrindavana Inn

At the top of Serra dos Órgãos, in Teresopolis (RJ), the Indian themed inn, ecotourism and holistic therapies. The spa offers chiropractic care, massages, relaxing baths, shiatsu. There are options for workshops and holistic meetings. The cuisine is lacto-vegetarian Indian.

Choose accommodation: chalets, master and vip. A daily rate with breakfast for a house costs from R$ 310 (chalet).

Address: Teresópolis-Friburgo road, km 6.5

Phone: (21) 3642-0569

Site: www.vraja.com.br

Tao Tien

It is located between Vargem Grande (SP) and Extreme (MG) and receives guests in collective accommodation. Schedules include mantras and meditations, and specific retreats. Food is included in the rate and each guest must remove and wash the dishes they use.

Accommodation and bathrooms are shared by up to four people. The daily rate per person is R$ 120 with vegetarian food.

Address: Mountaintop, y/n. extreme, mg

Phone: (35) 99961-4028

Site: http://www.taotien.com.br

enchanted mountain

Located in Garopaba (SC), in the middle of the Atlantic Forest, offers yoga courses, retreats and lodging. It has therapy rooms, sauna for Ayurvedic steam therapy, massages, natural water pool, waterfall and a meditation temple. The cuisine is lacto-vegetarian and does not use onions and garlic.

Accommodation prices depend on the courses offered.

Address: Rua Luiz Silveira Soares, 108. Garopaba, SC

Phone: (48) 3254-2112

Site: https://www.yogaencantada.org/

Lagoon of Colors

Located in the upper part of Vale do Capão, in the Chapada Diamantina (BA), offers a beautiful panoramic view of the entire valley. Throughout the year, it is possible to schedule an individual retreat at Casa Flor de Lótus at the inn. The space has temples and meditation gardens, reiki, zen walks, yoga, therapeutic guidelines, sauna, contemplation corners, campfire wheel, hot tub and massage rooms.

Values ​​vary according to withdrawals of the month.

Address: Lagoon Street. Chapada Diamantina, BA

Phone: (75) 3344-1114

Site: www.pousadalagoadascores.com.br

ecohar yoga

Facing the sea on the beach of Maragogi (AL), the space welcomes those looking to deepen their learning of yoga and meditation. Ecohar offers accommodation, vegetarian and vegan food, yoga and meditation, cooking classes, lectures, massages, color therapy and tours.

There are five apartments with double and triple rooms. The price of the couple’s rate for the weekend is R$ 504 (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).

Address: Av. Senator Rui Palmeira, 359. Maragogi, AL

Tel.: (82) 3296-1530

Site: http://www.ecoharyoga.com.br

Paradise of the Pandavas

The retreat is located at Chapada dos Veadeiros (GO)🇧🇷 The weekend package includes full board, a 70-minute yoga class, guided walks, meditation sessions, mantra chants and a self-improvement and self-realization yoga class.

Full accommodation in the suite in the Shanti Sul building costs BRL 980.

Address: Road to Sao Jorge. High Paradise, GO.

Phone: (61) 99108-2009

Site: http://www.pandavas.org.br

Dharma Shala

The inn, located in the Serra da Bocaina National Park, in Paraty (RJ), hosts those looking for a spiritual retreat, introspection and contact with nature. There are several events, yoga and meditation retreats, seminars, therapies and courses throughout the year. The kitchen offers traditional Indian dishes and natural foods.

There are 18 accommodations divided into three blocks. Values ​​vary according to the activities chosen during the stay.

Address: Paraty, RJ

Phone: (24) 99962-5262

Site: http://www.dharmashala.com.br/

lila farm

Amidst the mountains of Sao Bento do Sapucai (SP), the Farm is only open to the public on retreat dates or for groups with a minimum of eight people. The kitchen offers organic and vegetarian meals with local produce. The structure includes a lounge overlooking the Pedra do Baú valley, an eco pool with mineral water, a stone deck for a fire, a massage and therapy room, woods, nooks, gardens and waterfalls.

The suites are located in the former horse stalls on the farm. The values ​​vary according to the activities of the period.

Email: farmlila@gmail.com

Site: www.fazendalila.com.br