Yoga Surf Pamana Retreat

An exciting week of new skills and fun in the sun!

Discover a new passion or get some much needed R&R on our Yoga Surf Retreat in Playa Venao, Panama! This 7 day, 6 night retreat has some magic for everyone. Playa Venao is famous for having the best surfing in Panama, but this little jewel has avoided over-development and still maintains its raw, natural beauty, making it an ideal retreat location.

Walk out of your room in the mornings to have your senses flooded with paradise. The sounds and smell of the ocean, a breeze caressing your skin, the sunshine warming your soul. Specially curated, mouthwatering plant based meals are served every day to nourish the body.

Each day includes equipment rentals and surf lessons for every ability and experience level with top tier instructors. Photographers will be on hand to document your journey on the waves. Each day also includes group sessions to review video of the days surfing with instructors to help improve technique.

Yoga is offered daily in a variety of styles (a mix of conditioning and restorative) designed to support your surf practice. Also included in the package is a special kayaking adventure, and a hike to a scenic local waterfall. We also provide round trip shuttle from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City to make travel even more of a breeze!

In your downtime choose to relax in one of the venues abundant hammocks, take a walk on the beach and observe turtles and other local wildlife, take a Jiu jitsu class,  or explore the upbeat local nightlife dancing at one of the abundant local bars and venues!

We invite you to join us at Playa Venao April 14th-20th, 2020 to experience your slice of paradise. BUT HURRY! The ocean is waiting and space is limited. Are you ready to dive in?

A yoga retreat like none you’ve ever attended...

It is our understanding that the practice of Yoga goes far beyond exercise. It is a guide for living a meaningful and purpose filled life. Asana (the physical postures) are only 1 of the Eight Limbs of yoga. Our retreats offer a beautiful opportunity to stretch the mind, looking inward to see how our outer experiences stimulate our minds.

We encourage you to be flexible on our yoga retreats. Challenge yourself by being an adventurer and traveling to see nearby sights on a whim. Or maybe your challenge is learning to slow down and go with the flow, allowing yourself to rest surrounded by the beauty of nature around you. Our work is done both inside and out, and sometimes you will only discover what yours is in the moment.

Be open, be flexible, and be free!

Our venue at Playa Venao is located just steps away from the ocean. Serene and not overly developed, the area maintains much of its natural beauty- making it an ideal retreat location. Ample hammocks and lounge chairs are spread throughout the property leave plenty of opportunities to catch some peaceful rest when not surfing or swimming in the waves or the venues pool. When its time to get out of the water to dry off, enjoy a delicious meal at the scenic sheltered outdoor cafe or grab a drink from the bar, or freshen up and go out dancing at one of the many local hot spots!

Turtles and other wildlife are abundant and can be observed on walks up and down the shore, or on hikes to local waterfalls. There is something for everyone at our magical Panama retreat location!

Double Occupancy Room

• $1,840 per person

Triple Occupancy Room

• $1,696 per person

Shared Room- 4 People

• $1,624 per person

Shared Room- 5 People

• $1,579 per person

Private Room (1 person)

• $2,200

All Rooms have a private bathroom.

Double or Triple Occupancy (1-2 Same Gender Roommates or Couple)

• • $2,070 per person

• 1 Queen Bed or 2  Twin Beds per room

Important Information

• • A $500 nonrefundable deposit is required to secure your spot. If you have any special requests for your roommates please include it in your registration form.

About Roni Yaari

It is often said of Roni that she has the wisdom of a woman and the soul of a child. And as such, combined with her artistic talents, her insights, and her relentless pursuit of the practical truth, she is truly a unique character.  While she is a self-taught dancer, painter, and in general an artist regardless of the media, she has also developed an uncanny awareness and understanding of our physical and mental selves, starting as a child, which she has always felt compelled to share with those around her. It is not uncommon to find her doing carpentry, putting up Moroccan tents, or chopping wood as she runs off to teach a meditation or yoga class which comes just as naturally and which she has always understood instinctively.

Being around her is enticingly contagious and equally mysterious.  After meeting her for the first time, you may find yourself on a stepladder hanging fabric and Middle Eastern ornaments on a tent that she put up herself, not quite sure exactly how you got there.   Although after one look at her grateful, angelical face with that sincere and loving smile, you realize that you are exactly where you should be. After traveling the world she began teaching classes at the age of 24, and by 2006 took over as the owner of Inner Spirit Yoga Center in East Northport, New York. To this day Inner Spirit serving the community, through healing events and donation based classes.

There is no shortage of teachers who have studied for hundreds of hours and who have taken countless different classes, but there is definitely a shortage of teachers who were born with the insights and awareness that yoga tries to instill in all of us, and who also have the passion and desire to share that with the world around them.  There is definitely a shortage of teachers who actually “live” yoga and don’t just “do”  yoga, and who have the ability to pass that on to others by inspiring them through personal example and their own way of being.  This is who Roni is, and this is what her students have come to expect from both her and the center.

“My ultimate goal is to reach peace and to assist others in doing the same. I believe it is critical for us to understand and to take full responsibility and ownership for our emotions, end always treat others with the same kindness and compassion we desire for ourselves. Viewing the world in a positive light is an empowering choice that we must constantly choose- one that can transform our lives. For years, I have had the privilege of sharing these life-altering principles and techniques with my students, both at home and abroad, in the hope that they will spread that love and understanding wherever their lives take them.” –Roni Yaari

You can experience one of her many classes (Vinyasa, Yin, Hatha, Meditation, Sound Healing, & more) at Inner Spirit. Keep an eye out for upcoming retreats, workshops, seminars, and teacher trainings for a one of a kind journey of healing and self-discovery led by Roni!

About Stephanie Torres

For Stephanie, like so many others, the decision to attend her first yoga class was a last resort. Born with a club foot leg deformity, and going through a lifetime of treatment for it left her with limited use of her body, and even less hope for anything better. But in attending her first class she found that hope- and so much more! Looking at the things she can do now you may never even know how much she has needed to overcome! From that very first class back in 2016, and every class after, she has dedicated her life to living this practice. Having received her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training from Inner Spirit Yoga Center in East Northport, NY, it is her goal to inspire others to empower themselves through this magical practice that has so empowered her.

You can find Stephanie teaching a wide variety of classes at Inner Spirit, such as Vinyasa, Yin, Tween yoga, & more! You can also find her assisting Teacher Trainings and yoga retreats alongside Roni Yaari all over the world!