salt & soul:
APOSENTILLO, NICARAGUA
AN ALL GENDERS YOGA & ADVENTURE-TRAVEL RETREAT
7 days, 6 nights
Location: 📍Amaru Surf and Wellness Resort
Dates: Mon, Feb 23 - Sun, Mar 1, 2026
Ages: 18+
Group Size: 6 - 18
Early Bird: Enjoy $200 CAD off all packages until Dec 25, 2025 with code SALTANDSOUL2026
about this trip
Led by male and female co-facilitators and Navin (Namaste Nav) and Lauri (SHE Ventures), this retreat combines strength and softness through daily yoga practices — from grounding hatha and strong slow flow to restorative yin and yoga nidra.
Guests will enjoy full access to the beautiful Amaru Wellness Resort, a remote beachfront sanctuary offering tranquility, comfort, and connection with nature. Between practices, relax by the pool, sway in a hammock, or indulge in optional spa treatments.
Optional excursions include surf lessons, a sea turtle release, volcano hikes, and volcano boarding, perfect for those craving adventure alongside rest and reflection. From sunrise meditations to bonfire circles under the stars, this retreat is designed to help you reconnect — to your body, your breath, and your soul.
highlights
Guided by both male and female co-facilitators
Set at a secluded oceanfront resort surrounded by nature
Designed to balance movement, mindfulness, adventure, and meaningful connection
Opportunities for community and reflection through ceremony, journaling, and bonfires
Optional off-the-beaten-path adventures including surf lessons, volcano hikes, volcano boarding, and sea turtle releases
A chance to unplug, reset, and reconnect with your body, breath, and purpose
Feel fully supported with around-the-clock access to facilitators and resort staff, ensuring a seamless retreat experience
schedule at a glance
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TRANSFER TO AMARU & WELCOME CEREMONY
1:30 PM – Group shuttle pick-up from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA) (provide flight details in questionnaire).
~6:00 PM – Arrival, unpack, settle in, explore the resort.
7:00 PM – Simple dinner (light local fare).8:00 PM – Bonfire opening circle with herbal tea and heart shares. Introductions, journaling, intention setting.
Note: Separate individual shuttles can be arranged for early or late arrivals (additional cost $180-210 CAD). -
GROUND + ARRIVE
7:30 AM – Boom Beach walk + Gentle Hatha Flow.
9:00 AM – Breakfast.
10:30 AM – Strong Slow Flow (mind–body connection).
12:00 PM – Lunch.
1:00–4:00 PM – Free time (beach, hammock, massage).
4:00 PM – Cacao Ceremony.
5:30 PM – Dinner.
7:00 PM – Yin Yoga (hips & hamstrings). -
ROOT TO RISE
7:00 AM – Boom Beach walk + Hatha Flow (stability & grounding).
9:00 AM – Breakfast.
10:30 AM–4:00 PM – Free time or optional surf lesson.
12:00 PM – Lunch.
4:00 PM – Vinyasa Flow (heat & confidence).
7:00 PM – Dinner.
8:30 PM – Slow Flow.
Optional Half-day Excursion: Volcano Hike to Cosiguina ($55 USD, 3:00 PM departure, 7:00 PM return for dinner at resort). -
FLOW + FEEL
7:00 AM – Boom Beach walk + Vinyasa Flow (heart openers).
9:00 AM – Breakfast.
10:30 AM–3:00 PM – Intro to Vipassana Meditation.
12:00 PM – Lunch.
4:00 PM – Temazcal Ceremony.
6:00 PM – Dinner.
7:30 PM – Optional Sea Turtle Release ($10 USD).
7:30 PM – Restorative Yoga (for non-participants or if sea turtle release is unavailable). -
SURRENDER + STILLNESS
7:00 AM – Boom Beach walk + Slow Flow & Pranayama.
9:00 AM – Breakfast.
10:30 AM–2:00 PM – Guided manifestation meditation & journaling workshop.
12:00 PM – Lunch.
2:00–4:30 PM – Free time.
4:30 PM – Gentle Yoga (rest & compassion).
6:00 PM – Dinner.
7:30 PM – Yoga Nidra (deep rest).
Optional Full-day Excursion: Volcano Boarding at Cerro Negro + Leon City Tour ($150 USD, off-resort lunch not included, 10:00 AM departure, evening return). -
CELEBRATION + CONNECTION
7:00 AM – Boom Beach walk + Dynamic Flow (energizing & playful).
9:00 AM – Breakfast.
10:30 AM–2:00 PM – Creative Workshop (intention art / group vision boards).
12:00 PM – Lunch.
2:00–4:30 PM – Free time (beach/pool).
4:30 PM – Closing Flow (gratitude & integration).
6:00 PM – “Last Supper” pizza night with DJ, dancing & fun.
8:00 PM – Bonfire: Closing Circle & heart shares.
9:00 PM – Final dip in the pool! -
DEPARTURE DAY
Farewell breakfast, goodbyes, and early morning group transfers back to Managua. Thanks for joining us! 🌞
INCLUSIONS
Optional pre-trip information session held virtually on Feb 9, 2026 from 7-8 PM ET.
Shared group transfer from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA) to Amaru Resort at 1:30 PM on Monday, February 23, 2026 (Individual transfers can be arranged for an additional fee of $180 – $210 CAD for early or late arrivals)24/7 access to facilitators and Amaru staff for on-site support, guidance, and assistance throughout your stay, as well as prior to departure
6 nights / 7 days accommodation at Amaru Wellness Resort
Daily yoga and meditation classes (Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Slow Flow, Yoga Nidra)
Yoga props - blocks, blankets, mats
Cacao ceremony and Temazcal (sweat lodge) experience
Opening and closing bonfire circles for connection and reflection
Three freshly prepared meals daily, catered to dietary needs
Beach walks, journaling, and mindfulness sessions
Full access to all resort amenities — pool, spa, hammocks, beachfront yoga shala
exclusions
Flights to/from Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport International Airport (MGA) in Managua, Nicaragua
Medical and travel insurance (mandatory for participants)Accommodations outside of retreat dates (e.g., pre and post-departure accommodations in Managua or elsewhere)
Meals off resort (e.g., excursion days or free time)
Personal items
Optional excursions (volcano boarding, volcano hike, sea turtle release, surf lesson)
MEET YOUR FACILITATORS
NAV VASWANI
Nav's a certified 200-hour yoga instructor who's found a home on his mat. To take a class with him is to enjoy any and all movement our bodies allow us to explore, and to truly unite with your breath. With a focus on mindfulness and intentional breathing, the goal is to leave a class with Nav more connected in mind, body, and spirit - all via the breath.
A former journalist, Nav spent the last 12-plus years working in sports media before transitioning full time to the yoga, wellness, and mindfulness space. Originally from Toronto, you can find him teaching all over Georgian Bay in Ontario: in Thornbury at Mantra Yoga, in Collingwood at Cedarwood Wellness Studio and The Northwood Club, and in Wasaga Beach at Wasaga Beach Yoga. His goal is to bring more men on to yoga mats and into the mindfulness space, and to one day own a yoga studio.
Off the mat, Nav loves reading books from the Collingwood and Toronto public libraries, black coffee, running, and watching the Toronto Blue Jays win the World Series. Namaste 😊
lauri corlett
Lauri is a RYT200 certified yoga instructor, breathwork facilitator, spin instructor, and founder of the newly-launched Canadian company (SHE Ventures), which offers multi-day outdoor experiences and adventure travel exclusively for women of all skill levels. She is a certified wilderness first responder, environmental professional, avid backcountry camper, and backpacker, having visited ~30 countries and six continents. She is passionate about exploration and encouraging women to feel confident in traditionally male-dominated spaces, while also encouraging more men to find belonging in the mindfulness community. She will make you feel at home while away from home and loves creating meaningful travel itineraries rooted in culture and off-the-beaten path experiences. Click here and defer to the “Meet the Founder” section to learn more about Lauri.
accommodations
Guests will stay in the Casa Principal at Amaru Wellness Resort, a spacious ocean-view home reserved exclusively for retreat participants.
The Casa Principal includes uniquely designed bedrooms, each featuring air conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and fresh linens.
All rooms are shared, with 2–3 beds per room.
Deluxe Shared: Includes a king or queen bed.
Standard Shared: Includes a single bed.
Guests who prefer their own private room may upgrade for an additional $499 CAD for the week (limited availability).
Participants enjoy full access to resort amenities, including the pool, spa, hammocks, beachfront yoga shala, and on-site restaurant.
Housekeeping and fresh linens are included for all guests.
Click here to learn more about Casa Principal and the rooms
PACKAGES & PRICING
All rooms are shared (2–3 beds per room) unless upgraded.
Prices listed are per person. This trip requires a minimum of 6 participants to proceed and is considered tentative until confirmed by the facilitators.
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Includes a king or queen bed.
Price: $2,949 CAD / person (taxes included)
Early Bird: $2,749 CAD / person with code SALTANDSOUL2026 (valid until Dec 25, 2025) -
Includes a single bed.
Price: $2,649 CAD / person (taxes included)
Early Bird: $2,449 CAD / person with code SALTANDSOUL2026 (valid until Dec 25, 2025) -
Add $499 CAD to either package to secure your own private room for the week (limited availability).
cancellation policy
A non-refundable deposit of $500 CAD is required to secure your spot. This deposit is only refundable if the retreat is cancelled by the hosts due to low registration. All refunds (including those issued in the event of host cancellation) are subject to a 5% administrative fee to cover processing costs.
If you need to cancel your participation:
Cancellations made more than 60 days before retreat start (before December 25, 2025) will receive a refund of any amount paid beyond the $500 CAD deposit, minus a 5% administrative fee.
Cancellations made 30–60 days before retreat start (between December 25, 2025 and January 24, 2026) will receive a 50% refund of the total retreat cost, minus the 5% administrative fee.
Cancellations made within 30 days of retreat start (after January 24, 2026) are non-refundable.
In the unlikely event the retreat is cancelled by the hosts due to low registration or unforeseen circumstances, participants will receive a full refund minus a 5% administrative fee.
PAYMENT PLANS
Payment plans available: $500 CAD non-refundable initial deposit upon booking, second installment of $1,000 CAD due 60 days prior (December 25, 2025), third installment due 30 days prior (January 24, 2026) for remaining outstanding funds, which is variable depending on whether early bird or regular pricing was secured.