Return to the Heart
of the Planet
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Northernmost Rainforest of Colombia
September 7 - 13, 2026
Have you been longing to return to raw nature and reconnect with the true nature of who you are?
And YOU JUST KNOW THAT becoming part of a movement that honors, preserves and expands ancient wisdom is for you?
We’re happy you found us…
We are honored to be your bridge to the sacred land Gonanwindua
“The Heart of the Planet”
With Juliana Baron Founder
Featuring Special Guest Teacher Carla Jimenez, E-RYT.
Join us for a co-ed retreat in these extraordinary mountains.
Led by Juliana Baron & a team of rooted local Sabedores- mystics, healers, artists and land stewards. Featuring Special Guest Teacher- Carla Jimenez.
We welcome you to La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta… the tallest coastal mountain in the world and the territory of the Kogi Tribe - descendants of the ancient Tayrona Culture.
This "Return to the Heart of the Planet" retreat invites you to meet indigenous tribes, learn from their teachers, and honor their ancient ways through a sacred pilgrimage filled with mystical and spiritual experiences.
By participating, you become part of a bridge connecting our world to these almost forgotten cultures, contributing to their survival while being inspired and healed by their profound knowledge.
More than a Yoga retreat, this is an invitation to experience Yoga where it naturally belongs - in relationship with Nature, Community, and the living wisdom of the Earth.
You will take your practice to one of the most sacred places ecosystems while learning from those communities that have stewarded this land for generations.
A special gift of this retreat: Yogis working towards their 300 certification are eligible for up to 20 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (CEU) credits through participating yoga and meditation sessions.
What is the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Gonawindúa territory?
It is a mountain system located in the north of Colombia, being the highest coastal mountain range in the world, with an altitude of over 5,780 meters above sea level.
It is a sacred territory for the indigenous communities of Koguis, Arhuacos, Wiwas, and Kankuamos, who believe that the mountain is the heart of the world—a vital space for an inner encounter and a place of spiritual connection with nature and their ancestors.
A Space for Connection
Spiritually, the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is a center of energy and wisdom. This encounter allows us to immerse ourselves in a land where ancestral traditions are preserved and passed down through generations, inviting us to rediscover our place in the cosmic balance.
Retreat Highlights
What to anticipate
Activities
All lodging (shared accomodation)
Airport and all other transportation included
Short Nature Hikes (medium to high challenge level)
Local ancestral medicines workshop (Tobacco, Mambe)
Water Sound Healing Ceremony (Journey to river mouth, secluded water holes and pristine beaches)
Meeting with Kogi Elder
Cacao Ceremony
Optional Guided Psilocybin Ceremony
Temazcal (Indigenous led sweat lodge ceremony)
Yoga and Pranayama Practice with our honored guest teacher Carla Jimenez and the opportunity for 20 CEUs for those working toward certification with Yoga Alliance.
Ecstatic Dance
Sound Healing
Local vegetarian organic meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Fresh fruit, teas and local snacks available at all times
Unlimited local mountain water
Preparation and integration container (Private whatsapp group, 2 preparation calls and one integration call post retreat)
Discounted rate on individual preparation/integration coaching sessions
Retreat registration is all-inclusive except for the flights and the last stay in Bogota if the group stays an extra night.
Our Sanctuary
Our home is Taorayinå, a nature reserve in the heart of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Mountains, Colombia. A wild nature sanctuary surrounded by virgin forests and views of the Caribbean Sea.
Home of multiple species of birds, howler monkeys, marmosets, capuchins with spectacular trails through the forests.
The facility has kitchen, dry bathrooms, outside showers, a few common space areas with the main one being the Maloka where we will gather for workshops, meditations, ceremony and celebration.
There are have three private cabins and a geodesic dome immersed in the forest. Our retreat will offer only shared accomodation of 2-3 people per cabin.
Special Guest Teacher
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Special Guest Teacher 〰️
Carla Jimenez Rosas has been teaching yoga and dance since 2002. She is a Yoga Alliance 500-hour E-RYT and YACEP–certified teacher, a Certified State of Florida Dance Educator, and has specialized in Prenatal Yoga for more than 20 years.
Also a Reiki Master, Carla creates immersive educational experiences for teachers and dedicated practitioners around the world. She has led multiple international yoga retreats, including the Costa Rica Yoga Immersion, Transforming Practice Into Purpose, where participants are invited to step away from daily life and reconnect deeply with their bodies, breath, and inner guidance.
Investment Options
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$2300
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$500 secures your seat. Deposit is Non-refundable (except for cancellation due to family emergency/illness/natural disaster)
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Payment plans are available! Once your application and deposit are received and we confirm your attendance, we will propose a payment plan that suits your needs and Return to Origen. This will be included on the Retreat Agreement.
Schedule a call with Juliana to learn more at returntoorigeninfo@gmail.com.
