Into Nature
Yoga & Nature Immersion Retreat in Colombia. Create space to become the version of you who is able to hold more ease and freedom.
January 25th - 1st February 2025.
Immerse yourself into the body of nature.
You’re invited.
Maybe you’ve been on a yoga retreat before and it was incredible.
Here we’re taking it a step deeper.
This retreat goes beyond a traditional yoga retreat to give you an experience of my signature SomaSync framework.
Bringing together the modalities of somatic techniques, nervous system regulation, psychology and yogic philosophy all integrated with yoga to create a deeper shift on a mind-body and soul level so you can rewire your nervous system to experience more ease.
We’re making 2025 your year of expansion.
Start the year immersing yourself deep into nature and reconnect with your body as part of nature in this truly unique experience.
Rest into a retreat week in the forest of Colombia, at our eco retreat centre snuggled within a nature reserve.
Enjoy a crystal clear stream, natural pools and sights of tropical birds and monkeys on your doorstep. A true paradise to be explored.
Only 8 spots available to ensure you get as much personalised attention as possible.
Only 3 spaces left.
Welcome to the ultimate experience to ground your nervous system and reconnect you to nature and yourself
Picture waking up to nothing but the sounds of the forest with tropical birds and monkeys playing just moments away…
Walking just a few moments to our beautiful bamboo shala and enjoying a bespoke yoga, meditation and breath practice before breakfast in the eco restaurant…
“The retreat was well organised from start to finish; all that was left to do was to enjoy, the company, the practice, the downtime and the food!
A stunning setting, expert tuition and an interesting and considerate groups of folk; together these ingredients made for a truly fantastic retreat.”
- Previous retreat guest
Expand. Regulate. Liberate.
Introducing, the SomaSync method.
Created by Cecilia Ballan and designed to help you create space in your mind, body and nervous system to become the version of you who can hold more ease, income and freedom.
Expand your capacity to hold more. Regulate your nervous system. Liberate your mind and identity from repetitive patterns.
This is SomaSync.
Brought together through a synchrony of somatic techniques, nervous system regulation principles, psychology and yogic philosophy - all seamlessly integrated with yoga, meditation and breathwork.
Working at every level of your being to create lasting change on a deeper identity level so you can expand your capacity and thrive in your business, career and relationships.
Experience the SomaSync method and walk away having created more ease and freedom for yourself, not just during the retreat but to take home with you.
Reconnect.
Reconnect with the body as part of nature. Sync in with the natural rhythms of the sun. Leave behind rigid schedules, emails and devices and tune into the rhythms of your body. Explore practices and activities focused on the 4 elements to bring you into relationship with your body as part of nature.
Bring your practice to life
Enjoy daily practices of yoga, meditation and pranayama (breath practices). Understand the principles of nervous system regulation and somatic techniques to integrate into your practice and your day. Experience how to increase your resilience so you can bring your practice to life. That feeling of peace isn’t just for when you’re on your mat or in a beautiful location, you get to take it with you every day.
Earthly luxury
Our home is snuggled within a nature reserve. Committed to sustainable tourism, healthy food, local community, conservation, reforestation and built in bio-construction.
Bio-construction comes from LIFE, since it is a way of building that respects the environment and the beings within it. Using natural materials and local resources without harming the environment. Being organic, they bring health and comfort to those who live in them.
What can you expect in this retreat?
Practice
Immerse yourself into the SomaSync integration method. Experience daily practices designed to help you reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system and increase your capacity to hold more ease and freedom.
Expect to be guided into a state of deep calm and peace.
This is not a yoga holiday where you enjoy your time away but land back in the same stress when you return home. You will walk away with practical tools you can carry with you into your daily life to connect with calm.
Daily dynamic and restorative yoga to build strength, release stored stress and access deep states of relaxation.
Daily guided meditation and pranayama (breath practice) to still your mind and regulate your nervous system.
All integrated with somatic techniques and nervous system regulation principles to cultivate resilience.
After the retreat, we will have a group integration session online to help you fully integrate the practices into your daily life.
Explore
While the practices support you in exploring your own internal landscape, you’ll have time to explore the natural beauty of the external landscape within this nature immersion.
On day 1, on your way to the retreat centre from the airport you will be given the option to explore Guatapé, Colombia’s most colourful town and home to Piedra del Peñol one of Lonely Planets top destinations in Colombia.
You’ll also enjoy the sensory experience of a cacao tour, immersed in the native forest of San Rafael Antioquia. You will live the whole process of transformation of cacao from the fruit to the creation of chocolate, an experience to connect with our roots through ancestral practices, enjoy nature and the delight of chocolate.
Explore three iconic waterfalls in a group hike trip.
Experience a traditional Temazcal ceremony to cleanse the body and mind.
Take flight with a sunrise tropical bird watching tour to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature coming to life.
Optional extras: tubing, canyoning, coffee tour, hill hiking, bamboo lab tour, honey/bees experience.
Connect
Let go of rigid schedules and putting everyone else’s needs first.
In this retreat you’ll be completely taken care of as you let go of the city rush and take time just for you.
Retreat classes and activities have been specifically designed to help you turn your attention inwards and recover the art of rest.
Experience practices as well as activities focused on the 4 elements to reconnect with nature and your body as part of nature, tuning back into your natural rhythms.
Enjoy healthy and nutritious plant based meals thoughtfully created and sourced from local ingredients.
Relax in a crystal clear stream or natural pools just a few moments away.
Only 8 spaces available so you get as much personalised attention on your practice as possible.
This retreat is an invitation into entering a holistic relationship with yourself as well as the natural world that will awaken you and carry you home to yourself.
Sample schedule
Day 1:
You will be picked up from the airport. On the way to the retreat centre you will be given the option to stop off to explore the local beauty of Guatapè, Colombias most colourful town and home to Piedra del Peñol one of Lonely Planets top destinations in Colombia.
3pm onwards: arrivals at the retreat centre
6:30pm slow flow to unravel from your travels
7:30pm dinner
Day 2-7:
6am tea, coffee, fruit
7am intro to the theme of the day and yoga, meditation and breath practices focused on this.
9am breakfast
Group trips (details above) or time for exploring the forest, swimming, heading to the local towns or massages.
12:30pm light lunch (if you’re out or on a trip, you may opt to take lunch with you)
5pm yin & nidra practice
6:30pm dinner
Day 8:
6am tea, coffee, fruit
7am meditation, breath and yoga.
9am breakfast
11am checkout
Meet your teacher
Hi, I’m Cecilia! 👋🏼
Creator of the SomaSync identity integration method and I’ve been where you are.
I spent years on a rollercoaster of cortisol and nervous system disregulation with high stress and frequent burnout. I would constantly push myself to achieve more and despite achieving a lot, I never felt able to fully sit back and appreciate it.
So I went out searching for sustainable ways to manage my stress, what I found was a complete shift in identity. In the SomaSync method I bring to you a synchrony of the most effective techniques and practices I have found to increase your capacity so you can sustainably hold more ease, income and freedom, without feeling overstretched or resorting to self sabotage.
Through this layered approach of somatic techniques, nervous system regulation, psychology and yogic philosophy, all seamlessly integrated with yoga, meditation and breath practices, you’ll get to work with your mind, body, nervous system and spirit to create a deeper and more sustainable shift in identity.
Expand your capacity to hold more. Regulate your nervous system. Liberate your mind and identity from repetitive patterns.
Join me in Colombia to make 2025 your most expansive year yet. Immerse yourself into this life changing experience focused on exploring your own internal landscape and tuning back into your own natural rhythms for health and expansion.
Pricing
Payment plans available.
Secure your spot today with a £300 deposit. Early bird pricing available until 25th September.
Only 3 spaces left.
Double room with private bathroom with bath
£2050
Double room with private bathroom (SOLD OUT)
£1950
Double room with shared bathroom (SOLD OUT)
£1850
All prices are per person and based on double occupancy, if you come alone you’ll be paired with another wonderful retreater!
Upgrade
Opt to upgrade to have 2x 1:1 integration sessions to guide you into your deepest transformation.
One deep dive session before the retreat to set you up to receive the fullest experience. We will delve into your personal nervous system patterns and create a tailored plan for you to move forwards with.
One after the retreat to ensure sustainability and full integration of the shifts into your day to day life. You will also receive telegram support for 1 week after each session.
Add on for £400.
FAQs
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Daily energising morning practices, either vinyasa, rocket or mandala.
Daily evening practices to soothe your nervous system and support you in entering deep states of rest.
A waterfall hiking trip.
A cacao tour.
A sunrise bird watching tour.
A temazcal ceremony.
7 nights accommodation in our beautiful bamboo eco resort.
A group online integration session 1 month after the retreat to support you in integrating the practices and insights into your daily life.
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks).
Use of the yoga shala when it’s not being used by the group.
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Flights to Colombia.
Taxies to and from the airport, though this will be organised for you so that you may share with fellow retreaters if you wish.
Massages will be available and can be booked at your own discretion.
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The closest airport is Medellin. Our retreat centre is about 2.5hrs from there.
Closer to the time, I will share some suggested flights.
Once I have everyones flight details, I will organise taxis for you and group you with people arriving at similar times.
Depending on your flight times, you will also be given the option to stop off at Guatapé for a few hours on the way to the retreat centre (if you arrive late but you’re keen to see Guatapé, don’t worry, you can also see it on your last day!)
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This retreat will be planned to suit all levels. Classes will be tailored to suit the group.
Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or are newer to the practice, you’ll be met exactly where you are & be supported in deepening your practice.
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Of course!
Coming alone can be a wonderful experience as it leaves you completely open to connecting with fellow retreaters & hosts.
For rooms, you'll be paired you with someone we think you’ll get along with.
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This retreat is all about journeying inwards & making space for you. We would love for you to join all our offerings, but if making time for you means skipping meditation to sleep a little longer or stay by the river until dinner, that’s completely up to you!
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Definitely! Our chef will be creating a bespoke menu just for our retreat. When you sign up, you will be asked if you have any dietary requirements so that this can be incorporated into the menu & you will be fully catered for.
All food will be vegan or vegetarian.
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If you’d like to use a payment plan, you’ll initially secure your spot with a £300 non-refundable deposit.
From there, you’ll be able to split the remainder over how ever many months are left before the retreat with full payment due 2 months before the start (25th November 2024).
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To reserve your place on the Colombia, Into Nature, Yoga & Nature Immersion Retreat, please complete the registration form with the non-refundable £300 deposit. This is fully refundable or transferable only if we must cancel or rebook for restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, or if we have to cancel for any other reason.
Payment
All remaining payments are to be made through Direct Bank Transfer to Cecilia Ballan.
Final balances are due 60 days before the arrival date of the trip. If final payments have not been received by 60 days prior to departure, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation and accept new reservations for your space. If you do not think you can pay in time, please contact us via email. Payment plans are available upon request.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel your reservation for any reason (including contracting COVID or having to self-isolate), you must notify us by email. Once we’ve received your written notice, cancellation will take effect subject to the following:
If cancellation takes place more than 90 days prior to your departure date any payments made will be refunded minus your deposit.
If cancellation takes place between 60-90 days prior to your departure, 50% of the trip price will be forfeited.
If cancellation takes place less than 60 days prior to your departure date, 100% of the trip price will be forfeited.
Changes/Trip Cancellations
We reserve the right to make any changes deemed necessary by our team.
In the rare case of a cancellation (by us), we will offer a transfer to another organised trip or a full refund of your funds. Cecilia Ballan is not responsible for any expenses or damages incurred as a result of trip cancellation including preparation costs, travel tickets, travel documents or other expenses.
Cecilia Ballan reserves the right to cancel any trip prior to departure in the event that there are too few people booked in which case you will be given a full refund of any and all payments made to us. You will not be entitled to claim any additional amounts or seek any compensation for any injury, loss, expenses, or damage (either direct or consequential) or for any loss of time or inconvenience which may result from such cancellation (including but not limited to visa, passport and vaccination charges, or departure, gear purchases, airport and airline taxes, and travel tickets).