Experience · Program

Practice yoga.
Learn Spanish.
Discover the lake.

A week or two weeks of immersive learning in one of the most beautiful places on earth. A different language is a different vision of life.

Home  /  Experience  /  Yoga & Spanish

Option One

7-Day Immersion

One week of morning yoga and afternoon Spanish. Enough time to reset, find your rhythm, and leave noticeably different in both body and language.

Includes: 6 nights accommodation · 3 meals daily · Morning yoga · 15 hrs private Spanish classes

Book 7 days

Option Two

14-Day Immersion

Two weeks gives the language time to settle and the practice time to deepen. The Temazcal is included. This is the option most guests wish they had chosen from the start.

Includes: 13 nights accommodation · 3 meals daily · Morning yoga · 30 hrs private Spanish · Temazcal session

Book 14 days
Yoga at Alma Atitlan

Morning practice

Yoga

  • Based in Ashtanga, primary through third series, blended with yin, core work, and deep stretching
  • Slow, mindful, and focused, a great workout with real alignment instruction
  • Daily pranayama and meditation built into every session
  • Safety-first approach, tailored to each student's level
  • Teaches you to change how your muscles work and decrease stress at its root
Spanish classes at Lake Atitlan

Afternoon learning

Spanish

  • One-on-one private sessions: 3 hours per day
  • All teachers are native Spanish speakers with formal training and years of experience
  • Covers practical conversation, travel language, and cultural context
  • Language learning after yoga practice, when the mind is calm and ready to absorb
  • Proven to boost memory and cognitive function
Lake Atitlan Guatemala

The setting

Lake Atitlan

  • Formed by a volcanic eruption thousands of years ago, still one of the most geologically dramatic places on earth
  • Home to a primarily indigenous Maya community with living traditions
  • Ringed by distinct villages. San Pedro, San Juan, San Marcos, each worth exploring
  • The local Maya call it the bellybutton of the world. Whether you feel the energy or not, it is undeniably special

Why this combination works

Yoga + language.
The perfect pairing.

The sequence is not accidental. Morning yoga calms the nervous system and brings the mind into a receptive state. Then you sit with your Spanish teacher, and the language lands differently. Less resistance. More retention.


Guests consistently report that their Spanish improved faster in one or two weeks here than in months of classroom study at home. The combination of embodied practice, full immersion in the culture, and one-on-one instruction creates the conditions for rapid learning.

"Yoga and language learning was an awesome combination. I really felt centered and primed to absorb information after the morning practice. My yoga and Spanish improved exponentially.", bellamelindalee, TripAdvisor

This is not a group retreat. The Spanish classes are private, one-on-one. Your yoga is in a small group at most. You are not lost in a crowd, you are known, seen, and taught specifically.

Daily schedule

A typical day

8:00: 9:30amMorning yoga, asana, pranayama, and meditation in the open-air shala above the river
10:00amBreakfast at Buddha Cafe, communal, freshly prepared, vegetarian
11:00am: 2:00pmPrivate Spanish class: 3 hours with your personal instructor from the Spanish Institute
2:00pmLunch, included in your program
2:00: 6:00pmFree time, lake swim, village exploration by tuk-tuk or boat, massage, rest, self-practice
6:00pmDinner, communal evening meal at Buddha Cafe
WeeklyZen Dance Saturday evening, music, movement, no instructions. One of the highlights of the week.

What's included

Everything you need

7-day program includes

  • 6 nights accommodation (dorm, private, or en suite)
  • 3 vegetarian meals daily, breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Coffee and herbal tea with breakfast
  • Fresh juice with lunch
  • Unlimited filtered water
  • Morning yoga and meditation.
  • 15 hours private Spanish classes
  • WiFi access
  • Use of yoga shalas for self-practice

14-day program adds

  • 13 nights accommodation
  • 30 hours private Spanish classes
  • One Temazcal ceremony (subject to availability)
  • Everything from the 7-day program

Not included

  • Excursions and day trips
  • Massage therapy
  • Transport to and from the retreat
  • Extra snacks and beverages

What guests say

In their own words

"I cannot overstate the extent to which this experience was a lifesaver. My yoga and Spanish improved exponentially. In that short time we developed a wonderful sense of community."
bellamelindalee · TripAdvisor · 2-week program
"I found that the Spanish classes went by very quickly and enjoyably. There was a great balance in the schedule. When I first arrived I was astonished by how peaceful and wonderfully laid out the zen center is. It feels like walking into a small haven."
TripAdvisor reviewer · 7-day program
"The food was absolutely divine. The location feels like heaven, the views of the lake and the calmness of the area is just intoxicating. I will most definitely be back."
mespaillat · TripAdvisor
"If you're looking to get away, recharge and regenerate in mind, body, and soul, this is the place. I received great training and have continued my yoga practice since I got back."
Past guest · New Year's program

Accommodation

Your room at the lake

Rooms are built with stone, bamboo, and local materials. All have solar-heated showers and western bathrooms. Choose from dormitory, private room with shared bathroom, or private room with en suite. Prices vary by room type, inquire when booking.

Room at Alma Atitlan Accommodation room Double room
"A week of yoga in the morning, Spanish in the afternoon, and the lake all around. You leave different, lighter, more fluent, and wondering why you do not live like this all the time."
Alma Atitlan · Tzununa, Guatemala

Ready to join us?

Write to us with your preferred dates and we will send you all the details and pricing for your room type.

Get in touch