Our A Meaningful Life programs include:
Day Sessions: (Click + to expand)
- Wednesday,
April 15th 20208:30am departure to Tominé to around 6:00pm drive back to Bogotá (sessions in English) POSTPONED! - Thursday,
April 16th 20208:30am departure to Tominé to around 6:00pm drive back to Bogotá. Booking of this session is only available as an airbnb Experience. (sessions in English) POSTPONED!
View and book on Airbnb - More dates to come!
Retreat dates: (Click + to expand)
- Retreats dates will be published very soon!
Our AML Colombia Coaches
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Life CoachingAlejandro Martínez
Psychologist
Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy
Psychologist
Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy
Alejandro is a psychologist from the Javeriana University in Bogotá. He has been involved in several professional practices including recent workshops for women victims of sexual violence in the context of the armed conflict in Colombia. Alejandro has worked in designing and conducting rehabilitation workshops in the neuropsychology area, and numerous coaching programs involving leadership, teamwork, and assertive communication. He is currently finishing his master’s degree in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy in Valencia, Spain and has been working for the past few years as psychologist for individuals, families, and couples focusing in the clinical aspects.
Yoga & MeditationErika Rippe
Certified yoga teacher/Yoga teacher trainer
Anthropologist
Certified yoga teacher/Yoga teacher trainer
Anthropologist
Erika's first encounter with yoga dates back to 2002, during her University exchange in Mexico. Ever since, the practice of yoga has been part of her daily routines and her life. During the years, Erika has completed three certifications as a yoga teacher. She currently teaches at YogaSpace in Bogotá, and leads the 200 and 500 hour teacher training retreats at PowerYoga Colombia. Erika is a passionate researcher of cultural manifestations and the loving mother of Lujan and Salvador.
Nutrition & CookingFederico Bernal
Expert Cook
University Teacher
Expert Cook
University Teacher
Federico graduated from the Instituto Argentino de Gastronomía (IAG) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is currently working in Bogotá as University Lecturer at Politécnico Internacional Bogotá. In several occasions Federico has been the chef for the teacher training retreats at PowerYoga Colombia.
“It’s perhaps the most intense disconnection I have ever had in my life and which in this moment fills me with tranquility and calmness, with peace. I feel so much energy within myself”
See more opinions from past AML retreat participants in our Testimonials website
The AML Retreats Venue
Guatavita, Colombia (Click + to expand)
Guatavita is located 60km/37mi or 1 hour north of the Colombian capital, Bogotá. The small and touristic town lies at the southern part of the Tominé Reservoir, the largest hydroelectric supply of the region (18km/11mi long). Guatavita is well known by locals and travelers thanks to the nearby located Laguna de Guatavita (Sacred Lake of Guatavita), between Tierra Negra and El Rincón, and where more than 5 centuries ago, several indigenous rituals were held involving tribal chiefs covered with gold submerging into the lake.
The Tominé Reservoir is 2.680m/8790ft above sea level. Temperatures for December range between 8°C/46°F and 18°C/64°F with counted rainy days
During our AML Retreats:
What's included:(Click + to expand)
- 2-night accommodation in single, double, or triple occupancy (cosy rooms in nautical club)
- 3 meals per day; complemented by healthy snacks, herbal infusions or smoothies, fruits and juices
- All coaching lessons: daily morning and afternoon yoga & meditation sessions. Group life coaching, and cooking & nutrition sessions
- Transfers to field trips (short hikes or visits to social projects). Transportation from Bogotá to Guatavita and back on request
What's not included:(Click + to expand)
- Flights to/from Colombia
- Additional tourism packages (offered by our external partners)
- Transfers to/from airports
- Additional beverages (sodas, etc.) or snacks not included in AML menu
- Use of steam bath ($5/€4 per person)
- Activities related to nautical sports: boat trips, water ski or sailing
- Health and travel insurance (very important for participating in any of our retreats)
Upon registration we will provide you additional lists of “Things I need for my AML retreat”.
AML Retreat accommodation and booking
Bookings for our AML Colombia Retreats will be made available very soon!
Colombia Tourism
Touristic activities before and after our retreats are available through our specialized partners.
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