Peace & Positivity in Panama Retreat

• 2-night stay in Panama City and Panama City tours.

• All meals, beer & wine are included in your stay. Meals can be customized for gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and other dietary preferences.

• At least eight Mindful Movement classes offered throughout the retreat, including Pilates, yoga, dance and movement/health education.

• Use of complimentary kayaks, SUPs and surf boards for exploring the two bays, surf break and mangroves.

• Use of two secluded beaches within walking distance from the retreat. One has a protected bay for open-water swimming, yoga on SUPs or simply floating in the warm water. 

• Use of the infinity pool and beach bar with soaking tub overlooking the bay.

• 45-minute guided, jungle hike to look for howler monkeys and explore other local flora and fauna

• Roundtrip travel by private shuttle & boat from Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV) in David, Panama to/from our island retreat (approx. 60-75 minutes total.)

*NOTE: Our retreat is on a REMOTE island that is only accessible by boat – for those who like a combination of adventure and luxury! Please consider this before booking, especially if you have special medical needs.

• All air transportation must be arranged by individual participants. There are generally two flights required to get to Selva Terra Resort:

  • First flight: Your airport of choice to Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, Panama (PTY).

  • Second flight (ideally, the following day or later): Copa Airlines and Air Panama fly from PTY or PAC (both in Panama City) to Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV) in David, Panama.

• Do not book your flight until after you have received confirmation of registration for the retreat.

• Additional activities, such as boat trips, pottery, etc. See some of the excursion options here.

• Meals, snacks & drinks outside of Selva Terra Resort

• Cocktails (including at Selva Terra)

• Travel incidentals

• Mandatory travel insurance

• Third-party fees, such as credit card fees. Check with your bank and credit card  company about international charges for credit cards, ATM fees, etc.

• Tips for any services

• Any additional travel, lodging, meals, beverages, or any other expenses outside of what is stated in the “What Is Included” section of the retreat description.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Mindful Movement (Pilates, yoga, dance, etc.) experience is helpful, but not necessary. This is a mixed level group. I will meet you where you are at – whether you are attending as a beginner or are a seasoned practitioner. What IS necessary: kind, thoughtful communication and a willingness to adapt to a new and dynamic environment and diverse community. This retreat is about self-care in its many forms and in the ways that best serve you, so that you can bring your best out into the world both during the retreat and upon your return home. If you have any questions about this, please reach out to me before submitting payment.

• As an Environmental Studies undergraduate student at UC Santa Barbara, I spent six months researching biodiversity and living in Costa Rica. Selva Terra Eco Resort protects the environment using the same values with which Costa Rica built its ecotourism industry. We proudly partner with businesses who are dedicated to protecting the environment and offer opportunities for us to connect with nature.

• As a former firefighter/paramedic, you are in good hands in the event of an emergency (although, we’ll also do our part to prevent them.) I continue to maintain a current CPR and First Aid certification. Our safety is of utmost importance.

• As someone who has experienced injury and chronic pain, the healing benefits of inner peace and positive mindset have been integral to my own healing journey. We can work together to honor each person’s unique body and needs.

• As a former middle school Spanish teacher who has traveled throughout Latin America (Cuba, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Panama), I can often help with translation and have studied many of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. We value cultural diversity and honor both the people and the lands that we have the privilege to visit during our retreat.

• As an Integrative Movement Coach, I have formal education in Pilates, yoga and mobility training, almost 20 years of experience teaching and practicing a variety of movement modalities, a passion for dance and a true desire to help others find joy and healing through movement. We encourage an open-mind, curiosity, a thirst for life-long learning and exploration of movement.

• Selva Terra is located on the island of Boca Brava, on the Pacific Coast of Panama, in the Gulf of Chiriquí Marine National Park.

• Boca Brava is relatively uninhabited and provides refuge for animals on land and in the sea.

• The food served here is locally sourced and boasts a delicious array of flavors.

• Tap water has a triple-filtration system, so you can fill up your water bottle at any tap.

• Selva Terra is a solar-powered, off-the-grid eco resort.

• The farm where many ingredients for our meals are grown is along one of the hiking trails.

• Howler monkeys are often seen and heard in the jungle near the resort.

• December average temperatures: Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the mid 70s (F)

• The wet season traditionally ends in November, so we can expect lots of greenery and some tropical showers as we enter the dry season.

• Panama is on Eastern Standard Time and does not observe Day Light Savings.

• 1 Panamanian Balboa = $1 USD  (And US dollars are widely accepted throughout Panama, so you don’t need to exchange currency unless you’d like to do so. FYI – Most change is given in balboas.)

• Tap water is generally safe to drink throughout Panama due to the state-of-the-art water treatment system.

• Spanish is the official language of Panama. Panamanian Creole English and at least another 18 languages, including indigenous languages, are spoken across Panama.