Where Mindfulness Meets Medicine

Join us for a unique and immersive experience rooted deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon. This retreat combines a holistic wellness experience, featuring yoga, sound healing, and cacao ceremonies, with a connection to ancestral plant medicine, indigenous communities, and local cultural practices.

This special one-time retreat is brought to you by a collaboration between Amazon Learning and Sōul of Awakened Cacao. Learn more about the itinerary and contact us for inquiries below!

DATES: February 20-28, 2026

Location: Ecuadorian Amazon

Limited Spots Available!

Itinerary Snapshot

Your journey begins in Quito, where we’ll gather for our first night as a group in Ecuador’s vibrant capital city. On day two, you’ll travel down in elevation, a journey that takes you through numerous ecosystems as the Andes Mountains blend into the Amazon Rainforest. Upon arrival, an Indigenous women-owned and led jungle lodge will welcome you. Built with traditional thatched roofing and natural materials, this space offers both physical and cultural immersion. Throughout the week, you’ll engage directly with the women who manage and sustain this project—learning from them and sharing in a spirit of mutual empowerment.

Mornings may begin with a grounding yoga session, helping you settle into the rhythm of the forest. Each day will unfold with a blend of movement, wellness, and cultural learning. Activities will range from sound healing and cacao ceremonies to hands-on work with plants and traditional crafts. You'll explore Amazonian gardens and forests, experiencing ancestral knowledge through storytelling, rituals, and daily practices.

Some of the experiences you can expect:

• Regular yoga and sound healing sessions

• Cacao ceremonies for heart-opening and connection

• Farm-to-table cooking classes using local Amazonian ingredients

• Mud massages and swimming in pristine jungle waters

• Traditional stinging nettle cleansing ritual

• Guayusa tea ceremony for energy and lucid dreaming

• Harvest plants to prepare medicinal balms and tinctures

• Collect seeds for making ornamental jewelry

• Gather fibers to weave clothing and bags

• Learn the techniques of palm leaf thatching

Every day presents an opportunity to connect more deeply with the rainforest, with your own body, and with those who are connected to their ancestral knowledge and way of life.

What’s Included

• All lodging, transportation, and meals

• Professional guides and translation services

• Ceremonies, workshops, and curated group activities

What’s Not Included

• International flights to and from Quito

• Mandatory travel insurance