Where Kurma Walks
Yoga & Pranayama in the Galapagos
January 16 - 23, 2027
Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel, Santa Cruz Island
Let's yoga-adventure together!
In Hindu mythology, Kurma the tortoise supported Mount Mandara as it churned the ocean of milk to create the nectar of immortality. Here in the Galápagos—where giant tortoises roam through mist-covered highlands and right outside of our practice space —you'll find a primordial grounding energy to support your own becoming.
Join Selena for an immersive 7-day yoga and pranayama retreat on Santa Cruz Island, where dedicated daily sadhana converges with a once-in-a-lifetime nature immersion. This isn't a passive vacation—it's an active adventuring, designed to both challenge and restore, strengthen and soften.
Mornings begin with pranayama and asana as the island wakes around you. Days unfold with snorkeling alongside sea lions, hiking volcanic trails, and coming face-to-face with creatures found nowhere else on Earth. Evenings return you to your practice—restorative, vital, integrated.
Your Home Base
Semilla Verde is an award-winning boutique hotel that only adds to the experience. Located on twelve acres of private forest, it gives an authentic experience to the Galapagos, where the natural world reigns supreme and allows you to reconnect with your sense of nature.
Get ready for an unparalleled level of personal service, traditional home cooking featuring local ingredients, panoramic views from raised terraces, a swimming pool and fitness studio, wifi and exclusive access to nature trails. Giant tortoises lumber through the coffee plantations, and birdsong resounds in the canopy above. In the evening, sit out and enjoy the wonders of the night sky, listening for owls and an exhilarating frog chorus.
The hotel actively embraces and promotes ecologically responsible decision-making and a sustainable economic future for the islands.
YOUR ADVENTURE INCLUDES
8 days, 7 nights at a magical eco-retreat on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos.
Daily yoga and pranayama practices
3 delicious meals per day (dietary needs accommodated)
1-2 meals at local restaurants in Puerto Ayora
Naturalist-guided boat tour to Bartolomé Island with snorkeling
Naturalist-guided boat tour to North Seymour Island with snorkeling
Highland Tour: lava tunnels, cloud forest, wild giant tortoises
Charles Darwin Research Station visit
Kayaking excursion at Tortuga Bay
Airport transfers to/from Baltra (GPS)
All applicable taxes
Swimming pool, nature trails, and yoga equipment
STARTING AT $3,500/person
(double occupancy; single and triple options available)
Payment plans available
Contact me now for details about the early bird discount!
Does not include: Flights to Galapagos, $20 Migration Card fee, $200 National Park fee, travel insurance (required), alcohol, gratuities.
The Adventures Await
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Spaces are limited to 14 participants. Secure your spot today.