Ioga, Ioga Aérea e Artes Aéreas para todos os niveis
About the Retreat
A special retreat for Samhain and Día de los Muertos, combining yoga, aerial yoga, cultural experiences, and some of Guatemala's most meaningful seasonal traditions. Based between Antigua Guatemala, Lake Atitlán, and the Giant Kite Festival, the retreat offers the opportunity to experience this unique time of year while exploring different regions of the country.
In Guatemala, colourful kites are created and flown as a way of honouring ancestors and loved ones who have passed on. Participants will have the chance to make their own kite, learn about the traditions surrounding Día de los Muertos, and attend one of the country's famous Giant Kite Festivals, where enormous handcrafted kites fill the sky in a celebration of remembrance and community.
Alongside these experiences, daily yoga and aerial yoga sessions provide time for movement, reflection, and rest. Visits to local sites, cultural activities, and time at Lake Atitlán complement the retreat, creating a balanced experience that combines practice, tradition, and exploration in a small-group setting.
The retreat begins in the mountains near Antigua Guatemala, where participants settle into a small-group experience combining Hatha Yoga, Aerial Yoga, meditation, and shared vegetarian meals. During the first days, the group explores local culture through a coffee tasting experience, a kite-making workshop, and visits with the communities preparing for the Giant Kite Festival.
The journey continues through Antigua Guatemala, with time to discover its colonial architecture, cultural landmarks, and seasonal atmosphere as Día de los Muertos approaches. The group then travels to Finca La Loma, where yoga sessions and time in nature provide a peaceful setting before attending the Giant Kite Festival in Sumpango. This remarkable celebration offers a unique opportunity to witness one of Guatemala's most important traditions and learn more about its connection to remembrance and community.
The final days are spent at Lake Atitlán, staying by the lakeshore near Cerro de Oro. Activities include daily yoga and meditation, a visit to the Maya archaeological site of Iximché, cultural visits in Santiago Atitlán and San Pedro La Laguna, a hike to the Cerro de Oro viewpoint, and time to enjoy the landscapes, traditions, and slower pace of life around the lake before returning to Guatemala City.
7 nights accommodation in Santa Lucía Milpas Altas, Chimaltenango and Lake Atitlán
Daily group Hatha Yoga sessions
Small group Aerial Yoga sessions
Airport shuttle at a set time on the first and last day of the retreat
Private transport between Santa Lucía Milpas Altas, the Kite Festival and Lake Atitlán
Guided experience at the Giant Kite Festival
Visit to the Mayan archaeological site of Iximché
Boat tour to nearby villages at Lake Atitlán
Vegetarian breakfasts and dinners
Ongoing guidance
In order to book you can email us at celestialdancearts@gmail.com or fill out our booking form Reservation Request.
Your Instructor
Dani Bruns
Dani is a 500-hour certified Yoga and Aerial Yoga/Aerial Arts teacher with over 15 years of international teaching experience. Trained in India and the UK, she teaches Hatha Yoga, Aerial Yoga, Aerial Arts, Core Stability, HIIT, and personal training, adapting every session to the individual.
Through Celestial Dance, Dani and her husband Jorge host personalized retreats in Guatemala and Spain, combining focused practice with a welcoming home environment.