Immerse yourself in the heart of Colombia’s Sierra Nevada and reconnect with what truly matters.
Ecotopia offers you a unique retreat combining yoga practices, conscious breathing, and deep immersion in nature. A moment of profound centering, blending inner harmony with respect for the Earth.
In Mundo Alto, in the Sierra Nevada
FROM FEBRUARY 23 TO MARCH 4, 2027
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Sierra Nevada for a 10-day retreat dedicated to the practice of traditional yoga and the discovery of vital energy (Prana). Treat yourself to a peaceful interlude of reconnection in a sacred place between mountains and jungle.
Guided by the expertise of Andrea and Jan in Pranic Healing, this retreat is an invitation to slow down and develop your subtle sensitivity. Between Sri Sai Prana Yoga sessions, conscious breathing (Pranayamas), and guided meditations, every moment becomes a space to center yourself, align, and open up to your inner self. All of this takes place in a caring atmosphere, in the heart of a powerful and inspiring nature.
Please note: This adventure is limited to a maximum of 14 participants.
✨ This exceptional retreat in the Sierra Nevada is only organized once a year: seize this unique opportunity!
👉 Share the journey: Sliding scale pricing based on the number of participants! 😊🌿
Our program lovingly balances yoga classes, moments of relaxation, and cultural discoveries:
Pranayamas / Meditation / Light exercises
Drink / Snack
Yoga
Free time, hiking, waterfalls
Lunch
Free time, hiking, waterfalls
Visit to a local small-scale coffee farm
Super Brain Yoga Workshop
Sunset Meditation
Dinner
Good to know: The program adapts to the pace of the group and weather conditions. Some days are dedicated to excursions with specific schedules.
Beyond the yoga classes, this retreat invites you to explore the exceptional biodiversity of the Sierra Nevada and to engage in ethical and community-supported tourism. You will discover the region’s breathtaking landscapes: crystalline rivers, tropical rainforests, and majestic mountains.
You will meet local communities who share their culture and their initiatives for sustainable development, while participating in projects that support these populations. This journey is a meaningful cultural and human immersion.
Andrea & Jan
Andrea and Jan are both full-time practitioners and instructors of Sri Sai Prana Yoga® and Pranic Healing® (according to Master Choa Kok Sui).
Andrea is Colombian-French, born in Colombia where she attended a French school. She studied mathematics and economics in Colombia and France. Having lived in France since 2002, she has worked as a strategic project manager for various international companies. A mother of three children (now aged 17, 16, and 11), she discovered and learned Pranic Healing in 2012, and later trained in yoga in India in 2019.
Jan was born in northern Germany, trained in banking, and studied business administration and French in Germany and Montreal. At a very young age, he also spent several weeks to a few months at a time living in France. Following a severe case of mononucleosis, he discovered and learned Pranic Healing in 2005, and became a yoga teacher in India in 2009.
Jan and Andrea both speak French, English, German, and Spanish! They have been a couple for two and a half years and regularly attend retreats, training courses, and trips to India together with their teacher, Master Sai Cholleti. They each have their own private healing and practice rooms—respectively in Nuremberg and Alsace (near Strasbourg)—where they enthusiastically offer yoga classes, pranic seminars, energy healing, and meditation workshops.
Andrea
Which trip has transformed you the most?
Without a doubt, my 4-week yoga teacher training in Narsapur, South India, back in 2019. I had three children; the youngest was only 5 and the oldest was 11. Taking a one-month break, completely disconnected, and focusing 100% on spiritual practices, physical activity, and vegetarian food… It was a true gift to myself. I also saw it as a gift to my children, showing them that a mother can also allow herself to practice self-care and take that time while the father takes over the house and family duties. When I left, I was working as a strategic project manager for an international company. Upon my return, I found out there were economic layoffs and I was offered a redundancy package… This wasn’t planned at all; I had taken this trip just to look after myself, but the universe pushed me further. I immediately started teaching classes, and it became my full-time career.
What aspect of teaching yoga do you cherish the most?
I love watching students gradually let go despite their inner resistance. Discovering that deep down, they all desire and find joy in reconnecting with silence and stillness. Just being alone with themselves.
The greatest lesson life has taught you?
That all the answers are within me, that I must seek them out on my own, but that I am never truly alone—everything is connected.
What is a cause or value you would champion without hesitation?
Freedom. Within a framework of respect for the life of all living beings.
What intention do you wish to set for the participants of this retreat?
I hope the participants deeply enjoy these 10 days to make the absolute most of this opportunity for internalization and for discovering another world—both their inner world and wild, rural Colombia at the same time.
Jan
Which trip has transformed you the most?
It is definitely the foundational yoga teacher training in Rishikesh (India) back in 2009 that transformed me the most. In fact, I only wanted to participate to look after myself. It was a month of physical practice, breathing exercises, meditation, healthy meals, and learning about yoga philosophy in the moderate heat of India. I ended up teaching yoga classes right after I returned home.
What aspect of teaching yoga do you cherish the most?
Giving students tools they can practice on their own. Seeing my students become more and more independent in their practice. Contributing to their health.
The greatest lesson life has taught you?
That inner peace and health are the most valuable things in our lives.
What is a cause or value you would champion without hesitation?
The well-being and health of others.
What intention do you wish to set for the participants of this retreat?
I would love to contribute to making this retreat truly unforgettable, in addition to the beautiful natural setting. 😊
Laurène
I represent Ecotopia, a responsible, eco-friendly, and community-supported travel initiative that creates and organizes the retreats we offer you.
In love with Latin America, I have been living here for over 15 years. My background in humanitarian work left a deep impression on me: it fueled my passion for human connection, cultural diversity, and solidarity. These values are at the very heart of Ecotopia, where every journey is designed to offer you a meaningful encounter—between cultures, between individuals, with oneself, and with nature.
Passionate about simple living and self-sufficiency, I embrace a lifestyle every day that brings me closer to the living world: cultivating the earth, healing with plants, and living by the rhythm of the sun and the seasons. For me, nature is an inexhaustible source of inspiration, healing, and wisdom.
A dancer at heart, Latin dances also play a huge role in my life: they have taught me connection, the joy of movement, and the beauty of sharing.
Through Ecotopia, my wish is to share this dream: to introduce a different way of life, one that is more respectful of oneself and the Earth, and to invite everyone to explore other possibilities—living and traveling differently, mindfully, with simplicity, respect, and joy.
Emeric
My name is Emeric, Laurène’s partner, and today I live in Colombia, in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. For several years, I worked in the digital sector while traveling the world—a nomadic life that allowed me to encounter cultures, knowledge, and ways of inhabiting the world that were very different from my own. Ever since I was young, I have traveled while volunteering, because it is through this direct connection with local people that I learn the most. My path finally brought me here, to this sacred mountain that the Kogi peoples call the “heart of the world.”
From an early age, my curiosity guided me toward the unseen. I studied parapsychology for several years, which later led me toward yogic philosophy and a deeper exploration of consciousness. Since 2021, I have been practicing energy healing, both in France and remotely, and I continue to learn from different traditions. The Sierra Nevada nurtures this work on a daily basis: its energy and its silence demand a different relationship with oneself.
At Ecotopia, I want to ensure that everyone finds their own pace. My role is to maintain a simple, grounded, and caring environment where you can rest, meditate, walk, or connect. I will be there to welcome you so that your stay is a true pause, offering you exactly what you came looking for—even if you don’t know quite what that is just yet.
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This retreat is much more than a simple yoga workshop—it is a true energetic and rejuvenating interlude. Far from the hustle and bustle of daily life, you will enjoy an atmosphere of peace and inner reflection, surrounded by wild nature and moments of authentic sharing. Guided by Andrea and Jan, this retreat is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with the heart.
Treat yourself to a unique experience that combines traditional yoga, energy healing, well-being, nature, and solidarity, and leave with unforgettable memories!
Discover Mundo Alto, in the heart of the Sierra Nevada, within a preserved 27-hectare finca perched at an altitude of 1,400 meters. Surrounded by refreshing waterfalls, singing streams, and a lush tropical forest, this estate offers a true haven of peace in harmony with nature. Here, explore secret trails, admire majestic mountains, and breathe the pure air of the Sierra.
Everything is designed for your comfort: eco-friendly accommodation, transport, healthy meals, and inspiring activities and workshops for a total immersion experience.
Join us for a unique adventure where wilderness, conviviality, and the magic of the surroundings meet!
Your stay takes place in a unique location, chosen for its connection with nature and its ecological commitment:
Our main eco-lodge, nestled in the Sierra Nevada at an altitude of 1400m, offers a panoramic view of the mountains and the surrounding jungle. This 27-hectare property is a true haven of peace featuring:
To complete your experience, you will stay for two nights in the picturesque village of Minca, an ecological capital and the ideal starting point for exploring other facets of the Sierra Nevada:
Sliding scale pricing based on the number of participants.
This exceptional retreat in the Sierra Nevada is only organized once a year: seize this unique opportunity!
10 people
Early bird/Duo – 1 580 €
Normal – 1 680 €
✈️ 2 650 € with flight included
12 people
Early bird/Duo – 1 407 €
Normal – 1 507 €
✈️ 2 510 € with flight included
14 people
Early bird/Duo – 1 290 €
Normal – 1 390 €
✈️ 2 410 € with flight included
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Beyond yoga classes, your stay includes numerous activity opportunities to discover the cultural and natural richness of the Sierra Nevada:
Explore the mountain trails of the Sierra Nevada on muleback, accompanied by local guides. An authentic and respectful way to discover breathtaking landscapes and access exceptional viewpoints.
Discover the complete production process of Colombian coffee, from bean to cup. You will learn cultivation techniques, participate in the harvest (depending on the season), discover the entire production process, and taste an exceptional coffee directly at the source.
Immerse yourself in the Colombian tradition of panela production (unrefined sugarcane). You will observe ancestral methods of transforming sugarcane and taste artisanal products.
Participate in an authentic workshop with local communities to discover their traditional handicraft techniques. A privileged moment of cultural exchange and learning.
Explore the famous waterfalls of Pozo Azul and Marinka near Minca. A refreshing day featuring swimming in natural pools, light hikes, and relaxation in the heart of nature.
Our eco-friendly yoga retreat is a 10-day immersion in the heart of the Colombian Sierra Nevada.
It combines daily yoga practices (postures, breathwork, meditation, deep relaxation) with nature discovery activities and enriching encounters with local communities.
The approach is accessible to everyone, whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner. Each session is designed to foster body awareness, inner alignment, and letting go.
Beyond the physical practice, this retreat offers a holistic yoga experience, serving as a path to reconnect with yourself, others, and the surrounding environment. It is a time to slow down, center yourself, and live fully in the present moment—in harmony with nature and in line with values of solidarity.
Absolutely not! This retreat is open to everyone, whether you are a complete beginner or a regular practitioner.
The sessions are designed to adapt to all levels, with options offered for each posture and caring guidance throughout the stay. The most important thing is simply having the desire to discover (or deepen) your yoga practice with an open mind, free from any pressure for performance.
Everyone progresses at their own pace, respecting their body in a relaxed atmosphere.
A typical day begins with a shared local breakfast, followed by a complete morning yoga session (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM), blending postures (asanas), conscious breathing (pranayama), meditation, and sometimes grounding or energy-opening practices.
After lunch and a period of rest, the afternoon alternates between complementary workshops (gentle yoga, yin, sharing circles, self-massage, etc.) and time to explore the area: swimming in waterfalls, nature walks, or cultural visits.
Evenings are dedicated to moments of centering or sharing: sunset meditation, rituals around the fire, intention circles, or simply free time to integrate the day’s experiences. Two full days are dedicated to excursions and meeting local communities, fostering a spirit of exchange, respect, and connection to the environment.
You will be accommodated in our bamboo ecolodges, built according to bioconstruction principles using local and sustainable materials. We offer different accommodation options: private lodges for couples or individuals (2 people per lodge). All our accommodations offer comfortable beds with mosquito nets, private terraces, shared eco-friendly bathrooms, and outdoor spaces to enjoy nature. Electricity is available but limited (solar power), and the internet connection is minimal to encourage a digital detox.
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All meals at Mundo Alto are included in the price of the retreat. Our cuisine is prepared with love by our local team, using primarily organic ingredients sourced from our permaculture garden or purchased from neighboring producers. The menus are mostly vegetarian, with vegan options available upon request. We offer a fusion cuisine that blends traditional Colombian flavors with international influences. Meals are served in our common area, fostering sharing and conviviality. Specific dietary requirements can be accommodated with prior notice.
Pour rejoindre Ecotopia, vous devez d’abord vous rendre à Santa Marta, sur la côte caraïbe colombienne. Cette ville est accessible par avion depuis Bogotá (1h30 de vol) ou par bus depuis plusieurs villes de Colombie. Depuis Santa Marta, nous organisons un transfert groupé le premier jour du séjour (inclus dans le prix). Pour ceux arrivant à d’autres dates, nous pouvons organiser un transfert privé (supplément) ou vous fournir les indications pour venir en transport public (environ 1h30 de trajet). Nous recommandons d’arriver à Santa Marta au moins un jour avant le début du séjour pour s’acclimater et éviter tout problème de retard.
Our eco-solidarity commitment is reflected at several levels:
To fully enjoy your experience, we recommend bringing:
Our Yoga retreat in Colombia invites you to an experience of deep reconnection with yourself and nature. This retreat combines daily practices of Sri Sai Prana Yoga (traditional Hatha), Mantras and Pranayamas sessions to soothe the mind, and the Twin Hearts Meditation to develop the energy of love and peace.
Everything is complemented by healthy food and the discovery of a preserved ecosystem. Spots are intentionally limited to guarantee the quality of guidance and to foster an environment conducive to introspection and energy work.
Places limited to 14 participants per retreat. Reservation confirmed after payment of a 500€ deposit.
