Stoke your inner fire: November 16-22, 2025

Are you ready to ignite and nourish the passion, motivation and enthusiasm in yourself? Then this retreat is for you!!!

Explore with us to the exquisite Panamanian coast and experience utter bliss with your guides, Alisha Petak and Vanessa Anderson. Together we will attune our soul through consciously curated yoga, mindfulness practices, meditation, dance and ceremony. You will come into alignment with the wisdom of your body and mind, allowing your inner flame to burn brightly.

Our morning will open with a vinyasa practice to invigorate and soothe the senses, complete with meditation, breathing exercises and a proper savasana. Daily mindfulness practices such as self-reflection, setting goals, pursuing personal growth and engaging in activities that bring joy and fulfillment will ignite our creative energy. With ample time to connect with slow down and enjoy the coastal beauty of Cambutal, Panama. Our afternoon sessions are explorative and restorative and will provide a deep relaxation to help you reconnect with your true nature.

Spend your day getting swept away by the pristine water and gorgeous beaches. Grab a surfboard, a paddle board, a kayak, your hiking shoes or a bicycle and wander the beautiful landscape that surrounds this oasis. Or, just sit back to take in the sounds and smells of this rugged land.

Nourishment is an integral part of this retreat. Our stay is complete with 3 daily meals crafted by world class chefs using locally sourced ingredients into mouthwatering, unforgettable meals. We will enjoy an abundance of fruits, vegetables and eggs from independent farmers in and around Cambutal, and the fish served is caught daily from just outside the bay.

Our journey is designed so that we may return home with an embodied understanding of the concepts and practices shared, supporting us to live more vibrantly than ever before. Fueled by playful energy needed to pursue our goals, dreams and desires we will reignite our soul’s mission and live according to that alignment.

Included in price:

• Yoga twice a day with both instructors (hands-on adjustments :)

• Afternoon workshops to fuel the fire

• 6 nights of luxury accommodations in our beachfront cabanas

• 3 healthy, balanced meals daily, with arrival day dinner and departure day breakfast

• Transportation to and from Panama City to Sansara (Pickup/drop-off from one of 3 of our recommended hotels)

• 1 Complimentary Group Surf Lesson

• Use of paddle boards, kayaks, snorkel gear and yoga mats, blocks, blankets, and straps

• Organic bathroom products shampoo/conditioner/soap

• Hypoallergenic beddings and towels

• Beach towels included in room

• Fire Ceremony on the Beach under the stars (weather permitting)

• All classes and activities are optional

Not included in price:

• Airfare/Transport to Panama City

• Accommodation in Panama City if staying overnight night before retreat

• Travel insurance (highly recommended)

• Spa Services

• Gratuities

• Alcoholic Beverages

• Snacks/Smoothies/Juices

• Additional excursions, surf school and/or rentals

• Items of a personal nature/souvenirs

GUESTS

Due to the intimate nature of the retreat, children under 14 are not allowed.

Not all guests are suitable for this type of retreat, interview will be conducted prior to approval.

daily SCHEDULE

7:00 am Silent Meditation

7:30 am Yoga

9:00 am Enjoy a delicious Farm to Plate Breakfast

10:00 am Surf, Beach, Hike, Bike or Explore

1:00 pm  Lunch from local produce

2:00 pm  Rest, read, write or nap on your patio or at one of the pools. Perhaps you'd like to play pétanque, take a walk, or treat yourself to a scrub or massage at the spa?

5:00 Yoga/Workshop

7:00 Dinner overlooking the Pacific Ocean

ROOM OPTIONs (As mentioned above prices are all-inclusive)

• Hanuman (SOLD OUT) & Ranchito

  Luxury Quadruple Occupancy Room $2300/per person

  Garden view cabana with covered private patio

• Anahata (SOLD OUT) & Ranchito

  Luxury Triple Occupancy Room $2400/per person

  Anahata: Ocean view cabana with private patio, Ranchito: Garden view with private patio

• Rio Grande, La Marea, Casa Antigua, Cedro Espino

  Luxury Double Occupancy Room $2650/per person or Single Occupancy $3650

  Ocean view or garden view cabanas with private patio

• Ranchito

  Deluxe Double Occupancy Room $3100/per person

  Garden view with private terrace

• Prana

  Suite Double Occupancy $3050/per person or Triple Occupancy 2800/per person

  Oceanfront suite 180 degree view with large private patio

• Casa Om

  Luxury Suite Double Occupancy Room $3300 /per person or Triple Occupancy Room $3000/ per person

  Oceanfront suite with handmade furniture and private infinity pool

  
  

• Single women hoping to join a room will be placed in either Ranchito or Cedro Espino depending on registration.

• Requests are based on availability, priority is given to those that submit $500 deposit first.

• All payments are non-refundable but transferable, view PAYMENT POLICY for full details

  
  

The Instructors

Alisha Petak

Alisha Petak is the founder and operator of Mindful Balance Retreats a company that she started in the year 2013 to guide yoga students on adventurous journeys around the world. Having led over 13 retreats herself she has found a way of integrating the excitement of travel with a holistic approach to health and wellness that provides a supportive and nurturing environment for healing. Alisha carefully plans and organizes every detail of the retreat so the student can relax and focus on their well-being. By creating a nurturing and transformative experience Alisha inspires students to connect to the depths of their being, the glorious mother earth, and each other all with a fun and casual approach.

Alisha’s style of teaching reflects upon the many teachers that she has studied with over the past 20+ years, offering a varied and challenging practice of strength, stability and focus balanced with mindfulness and meditation. She has had the opportunity to work with thousands of different bodies and is well suited to adapt the practice to each student. Her detailed verbal cues allow the student to mindfully turn inward and focus on what is needed for their own personal journey. She empowers each person to explore their boundaries and make choices based on that intuition, on and off the mat. Her compassion is seen in her eyes and love is felt in her presence.

She is passionate about health and wellness and teaches that all aspects of our being make up the our happiness. With her background in Holistic Nutrition and Therapeutic Recreation she is well suited to make sure her guests/students have a fun, healthy and transformative vacation!

Vanessa anderson

Meet Vanessa Anderson, a radiant soul on a mission to spread love, inspiration, and encouragement through the transformative power of yoga. With a heart as expansive as the universe and a spirit as free as the wind, she guides students on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment.

Rooted in a deep reverence for the ancient wisdom of yoga, Vanessa infuses each class with a harmonious blend of asanas, pranayama, and meditation, creating a sacred space where bodies, minds, and spirits unite in harmony. With gentle guidance and unwavering support, she invites students to explore the depths of their being, cultivating strength, flexibility, and inner peace with every breath.

But Vanessa’s teachings extend far beyond the confines of the yoga mat. With boundless compassion and infectious enthusiasm, she serves as a beacon of light in the lives of all who cross paths with her. Whether offering words of wisdom, a comforting embrace, or a contagious smile, radiates love and positivity, inspiring others to embrace their true selves and live authentically.

In Vanessa’s presence, obstacles melt away, fears dissolve, and hearts open wide. Through her gentle guidance and profound wisdom, empowers students to unleash their inner radiance, embrace their divine essence, and shine brightly in every aspect of their lives.

Join Vanessa on a journey of self-discovery, transformation, and boundless joy. Together, let us awaken the light within and illuminate the world with love, inspiration, and encouragement.