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Guatemala·March 30 - April 6 2025

MettaMorphosis : Lake Atitlán

A three stage journey of release, silence, and celebration cultivating transformation through loving kindness in the heart of Guatemala.

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MettaMorphosis : Lake Atitlán

Guatemala· March 30 - April 6 2025· 7 nights

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Overview

Join us for the fourth annual MettaMorphosis Retreat at the serene Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, Lake Atitlán is a slice of paradise offering a unique opportunity to connect with nature while exploring the depths of inner contentment and peace. Metta: Loving-Kindness Metamorphosis: Transformation MettaMorphosis guides you through three transformative phases: Release, Silence, Celebration. Inspired by wisdom traditions from around the world—Buddhism, Sufism, Indigenous Lineages, Vedic wisdom, and Abrahamic teachings—we incorporate practices that lead you to discover the true nature of the self. We also engage with the local community, offering an authentic taste of the vibrant culture of Guatemala. MettaMorphosis will leave you feeling reborn and rejuvenated, equipped with sustainable, accessible tools to maintain the harmony and balance cultivated during the retreat as you navigate your day to day life.

Highlights

Jungle Resort with Breathtaking Views of Lake Atitlán

Jungle Resort with Breathtaking Views of Lake Atitlán

Escape to our Jungle Resort, Saasil, where lush greenery meets the crystal-clear waters of Lake Atitlán. Nestled in the heart of nature, this hidden gem offers breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding volcanoes. Experience tranquility and adventure, all in one unforgettable stay.

Interfaith Meditations and Teachings with Reverend Satya Jayānanda

Interfaith Meditations and Teachings with Reverend Satya Jayānanda

Join Reverend Satya Jayānanda for Interfaith Meditations and Teachings, where wisdom from diverse spiritual traditions converges. Experience deep reflection, guided meditations, and enlightening discussions that foster unity, peace, and spiritual growth across all faiths.

Celebratory San Pedro Ceremony with The Forest Path Sanctuary

Celebratory San Pedro Ceremony with The Forest Path Sanctuary

Join Jayaji and Hayley Saraswati for a daytime San Pedro Ceremony, where ancient traditions meet the vibrant spirit of celebration. Guided by seasoned facilitators, this sacred journey offers profound healing, spiritual awakening, and a deep connection with nature and community.

Blissful Bhakti Concert + Vocal Activation Class with Ananda Das

Blissful Bhakti Concert + Vocal Activation Class with Ananda Das

Experience pure joy with Ananda Das. Dive into the heart-opening rhythms of Bhakti yoga, followed by an empowering vocal activation session. Awaken your voice, elevate your spirit, and connect with the divine through music and mantra.

Weaving with the Women of Guatemala

Weaving with the Women of Guatemala

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Guatemala with local artisans as they share their ancestral weaving techniques, creating vibrant textiles that tell the stories of their communities. This hands-on experience offers a unique connection to the heart of Guatemalan tradition and craftsmanship.

Purifying Temezcal (Sweat Lodge) Ceremony

Purifying Temezcal (Sweat Lodge) Ceremony

Experience deep detoxification, emotional release, and spiritual renewal in our transformative Temazcal ceremony. Guided by a skilled healer, you’ll enter a sacred, steam-filled sweat lodge for an ancient ritual that cleanses your body, clears your mind, and reconnects you with the Earth’s healing energies. Emerge refreshed, revitalized, and renewed.

One on One Preperation / Integration with Kristin Bird

One on One Preperation / Integration with Kristin Bird

Engage in a personalized journey of growth with One-on-One Preparation/Integration sessions with Kristin Bird. Whether you're preparing for a transformative experience or integrating its lessons, Kristin offers compassionate guidance and tailored support to help you navigate your path with clarity and intention.

Scenic Cerro Tzankujil Hike around Lake Atitlán

Scenic Cerro Tzankujil Hike around Lake Atitlán

The Cerro Tzankujil Hike (30-minute route) near San Marcos La Laguna offers a quick yet scenic trek with stunning views of Lake Atitlán and surrounding volcanoes. This shorter route provides a taste of the area's natural beauty and a glimpse of the sacred Mayan site without the full climb. Ideal for those with limited time, it delivers rewarding vistas and a serene experience in just half an hour.

Vibrant Artisan Shopping in San Marcos

Vibrant Artisan Shopping in San Marcos

San Marcos La Laguna in Guatemala is known for its artisan shopping. The town features various local markets and shops where you can find handcrafted items such as textiles, jewelry, and pottery. Many artisans sell their work directly, offering unique souvenirs and supporting the local craft community. The vibrant, colorful textiles, including hand-woven shawls and clothing, are particularly popular.

High Quality Pescatarian / Vegetarian Meals

High Quality Pescatarian / Vegetarian Meals

Savor high-quality pescatarian and vegetarian meals, thoughtfully crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Each dish is a celebration of vibrant flavors and nourishing, plant-based goodness, designed to delight your palate and support your well-being through our journey.

Hosts

Reverend Satya Jayānanda and Kristin Bird of Satsang Adventures + Special Guests

Reverend Satya Jayānanda

Reverend Satya Jayānanda

M.Div Interfaith Divinity, Death Doula, YACEP, 700 E-RYT

Reverend Satya Jayānanda (James) is an ordained Interfaith Minister and was bestowed with his ordination at the Parliament of World Religions in 2023. 


Satya holds a Masters Degree in Interfaith Divinity, studying the many truths of the world, and has completed an intensive study of End of Life Care

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He believes that all spiritual paths spring forth from the same well of divine being and brings the essence of many traditions to his yoga classes. 

Rev. Satya has served and studied in various parts of the world having finished his yoga studies in Nepal and being a member of Performers Without borders in Africa.
His main teachings focus on how to cultivate a healthy body, a peaceful mind, and a joyful heart.

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Kristin Bird

Kristin Bird

800 E-RYT, YACEP, AHA, M.A. Yoga Therapy Candidate

Kristin specializes in teaching what it is to live an integrative lifestyle of peace in the physical, mental, and emotional bodies.
She believes in healing the mind through the body and has devoted her life to studying a Yogic lifestyle through the lenses of classical philosophy and the modern medical system. 


She is trained in a variety of Yoga styles through studies in Nepal, India, and the United States -- including Adaptive Therapeutic, Hatha, Ashtanga Yoga, Vinyasa, Iyengar, and Bikram.
Kristin is a current student in a Yoga Therapy Graduate program through Loyola Marymount University and has completed additional training in Ayurvedic Medicine. 


Additionally, she has studied practices of OSHO meditations, Indigenous Wisdom teachings, and Abrahamic Faith practices through immersive experiences worldwide.

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Schedule

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DAY 1

DAY ONE : Arrival

  • Guests arrive (misc. times)
  • Snack upon arrival 
  • Relax / Decompress 
  • Dinner
  • Opening Circle
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DAY 2

DAY TWO : Release

  • Dynamic Meditation 
  • Breakfast
  • Rest
  • Yoga Practice
  • Lunch
  • Rebirthing Breathwork 
  • Somatic Release Practice 
  • Dinner
  • Satsang Around the Fire
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DAY 3

DAY THREE : Release

  • Dynamic Meditation 
  • Breakfast
  • Cerro Tzankujil Hike (short route)
  • Local San Marcos Market Exploration 
  • Lunch
  • Rest
  • Temezcal Ceremony 
  • Dinner
  • Memento Mori : The practice of Dying
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DAY 4

DAY FOUR : Silence

  • Vipassana Meditation 
  • Breakfast
  • Rest
  • Zazen Meditation
  • Jaina Meditation
  • Metta Meditation 
  • Lunch
  • Centering Prayer  
  • Sufi Heart Meditation 
  • Yin Yoga
  • Dinner
  • Traktaka Meditation
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DAY 5

DAY FIVE : Celebration

  • Rising Meditation (Optional)
  • Laughter Yoga 
  • Breakfast
  • Weaving with the Women of Guatemala 
  • Return to Venue and Rest
  • Dinner
  • Satsang around the Fire
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DAY 6

DAY SIX : Celebration Ceremony

  • Rising Sadhana 
  • Breakfast
  • Wauchuma Ceremony with The Forest Path Sanctuary @ Casa Floresta 
  • Dinner
  • Ecstatic Dance
  • Return to Venue


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DAY 7

DAY SEVEN : Integration

  • Rising Sadhana
  • Breakfast 
  • Vocal Activation with Ananda Das 
  • Malas and Mantras
  • Lunch
  • Cacao and Bhakti Bliss Concert with Ananda Das 
  • Integration
  • Dinner
  • Satsang around the Fire
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DAY 8

DAY EIGHT : Departure

  • Breakfast
  • Depart for Airport

What's Included

What's Included

Weaving workshop with Guatemalan women

Daytime San Pedro Ceremony with The Forest Path Sanctuary

3 High Quality Meals / Day (Dinner the first, Breakfast the last)

Transportation to/from airport and excursions

Private Concert and Class with Special Guest : Ananda Das

Joyful Memories and Timeless Teachings

Cerro Tzankujil hike

8 days / 7 nights at Saasil Boutique Yoga Center in Santa Cruz, Guatemala

Temezcal (Sweat Lodge) Ceremony

Travel Insurance (Required)

Extra Day Accommodations / Transportation

Souvenirs, Personal Snacks

Flight to Guatemala City, Guatemala

Accommodation

Private Quarters

Private Quarters

Take space, reside in comfort, embrace solitude

FROM$2999$3,499.00/pp

Shared Quarters

Shared Quarters

Develop connections, share experiences, generate friendship

FROM$2699$3,199.00/pp

Dorm Quarters

Dorm Quarters

3 PERSON MAX, commence with community, facilitate shared memories

FROM$2499$2,999.00/pp

Saasil Retreat Center

A holistic retreat property and eco boutique hotel designed for yoga and wellness transformation.

At Saasil, guests are invited to reconnect with themselves and nature through yoga, wellness practices, and eco-conscious living. Our accommodations, powered by renewable energy, offer a sanctuary for rest, rejuvenation, and reflection.

From the moment you step foot onto our grounds, you'll feel the warmth and authenticity that permeates every aspect of our center. 

It is more than a retreat center; it's a space for those seeking balance, connection, and inspiration.

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Reviews

I went to Costa Rica Metamorphosis retreat recently and had a great time. Kristin and Satya are very talented and creative, and they did a wonderful job leading a well balanced spiritual and fun retreat. We had a few days of emotional release activities in the beginning, followed by various meditations in silence, then go to different beautiful places ( waterfall, rainforest, beach, etc) at the end for celebration. It’s a very rewarding experience for me and I would highly recommend Satsang adventure to anyone looking for meaningful and rejuvenating trip！

Tammy Liang

I had an amazing experience. The accommodations were comfortable and beautiful and the food was incredible. I had sooo much fun getting to know everyone … and the entire experience was truly memorable and appreciated!

James Nolan

Absolutely incredible travel company! James and Kristin know how to put together a memorable and fun packed schedule filled with adventure and much much more. Everything is taken care of by the two of them, and you are truly in the best hands when traveling and adventuring with them. <3

Alicia Rendon

As a natural skeptic I approach many experiences with a discerning eye looking for authenticity and integrity. Satsung Adventures provides both those things with dedication, as well as connection, community, lots of variety in activities and multi-cultural experiences, tours, philosophical discussions, probing questions and deep guidance into self actualization. I am humbled beyond words. I want to share my most sincere gratitude for the retreat I enjoyed and I highly recommend the experience to any soul seeker who's ready for real self growth.

Teal Stetson-Lee

I went to Mexico with Satsang Adventures and had an incredible experience. James & Kristin are some of the kindest most welcoming people I know, and their expertise in wellness, cultivating transformation, and leading heart centered retreats is definitely something to write home about. I can’t wait to embark on another journey with them. 100/10 would recommend to anyone looking to journey deeper into themselves and find community.

Jordan Abernathy

Kristin and Satya are truly a dynamic force of authentic expression and soulful delight. Together, they curate deep and transformative experiences infused with integrity, reverence, and joy. For this Satsang Adventure, we journeyed to Akumal, Mexico, where we immersed ourselves in ancestral wisdom traditions and the serenity of the jungle. This was an adventure of a lifetime! If you’re looking for an expansive, rich, and meaningful experience, you’ve come to the right place. I truly cannot recommend them highly enough!

Shannon McClain

Traveling with Satsang Adventures was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. I went on the metamorphosis retreat in 2023 and truly transformed. Kristin and James are the most knowledgeable, loving, safe and supportive people I’ve ever had the opportunity to share such sacred space with. I left my experience with forever friends, new found confidence and healing. The space these two hold for healing and community is unmatched. I would recommend any experience with Satsang. It will change your life if you let it.

Perry Hutchins

Life Changing Retreat - went to Cancun/Akumal yoga and plant medicine and cenotes tour retreat and I had on of the best experiences of my life. I will forever be greatful for the people, places, and activities that I experienced. Satya and Kristin are amazing hosts , teachers, and people.

Jay Chaney

I recently participated in the 3 day New Year Osho Meditation Retreat. It was amazing. Opened my mind to another wonderful part of this life we all share. I was a beginner to meditation going in, and James and Kristin were so supportive and wonderful. For that matter, the entire group was very welcoming and encouraging. In addition to opening up my mind to endless opportunities, I met lots of beautiful humans in the process. I highly recommend any event that James and Kristin are facilitating, as their kindness, love, and expertise shines through 🌞

Bill Price

I can’t recommend Satsang Adventures enough. Kristin is such an inspirational, yet fierce leader. She’s the most loving selfless sister, and truly curates the most beautiful containers and offerings. She’s an example that I truly aspire to be, and a safe space to land. I’m beyond blessed to have witnessed her growth over the last few years, and can’t wait to embark on many future adventures with Satsang. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything, and Aho. ❤️‍🩹🫶🏻

Kayla Wisdom

I embarked on the Metamorphosis retreat in Akumal, Mexico. First I want to say that Kristin and James were both very patient with me while I was deciding on going on the trip - I felt absolutely no pressure from them. This was my first time out of the country and it was the smoothest and best experience that I could’ve had. The trip was life changing and I was able to dive into more into my spiritual and personal practice. I also made so many beautiful connections and I was able to strengthen ones that I already had with the people present. I will forever be grateful for this experience!

Ariana Poole

I could tell you how amazing the retreat was, how it brought out much needed clarity, and how you'll leave feeling a happiness most people don't experience. But those are just words. Words help you understand, but experience allows you to know. And if you want to know what it's like to be lighter, think clearer and feel happier, then I highly recommend Satya and Kristin's retreat! They are both blissful as they are knowledgeable, to say the least :)

Tea

Kristin & James are some of the sweetest and genuine people that i have ever met. they curate amazing experiences that cause pivoting changes in your life. Make sure you catch their next retreat 👏🏽 …

Sora Gazzaneo

I have participated in a few Satsang Adventures gatherings. I’ve been able to expand my horizons with the experiences offered and I can’t wait for the next adventure with this group. Being a part of this group has opened my heart and soul in countless ways. Great job!

Rosemary Lambert

Incredible and beautiful experiences with Kristin and James-the soul is filled, the heart expands. Safe, fun, peaceful and energetic with healthy foods, amazing people-all with Satsangadventures!

Marrene Harris

I have gone on several retreats with Satsang Adventures and will definitely be attending more at the very next opportunity. James and Kristin provide an enriching experience which can only happen when there are several things in place. A few being a feeling of being seen, safe and loved. The growth that I have experienced under their mentorship is invaluable. Highly recommend!! I’ll see you there.

Brandy Childress

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FAQs

  • A retreat with meditations and somatic therapy modalities from many different cultures and philosophies around the world. 

We believe in cultivating community and connection to the self and others by bringing the many truths of the world together as one. 

You will fly into La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

You must arrive on March 31st BEFORE 2pm.
You must depart on April 6th AFTER 2pm. 

If these times cannot be arranged, please fly from the city a day before/after.
We can assist in arranging comfortable and safe accommodations within the city as needed. 

Yes!

All ground transportation, including to/from the airport, will be included.
We will coordinate the shuttle times with your arrival/departure. 

Please note that your flight is not included in our retreat package. 

There are currently no required vaccines for entry/exit within Guatemala. 

Please talk to your healthcare provider for any further concerns. 

Yes, a passport is required.
Your passport must have a MINIMUM of 6 months validity from your departure date.

The date of expiration MUST be after October 6th, 2025. 

For United States citizens, there are currently no visa requirements for entry into Guatemala. 


If you are from a different country, we will discuss on an individual basis to ensure you qualify for a visa if needed. 

Hot water will be available in the showers as well as WiFi in the common areas of our venue. 

AC units are not present but each room is equipped with a fan. 

Please note that we are in a remote location of Central America and incidents of hot water/power outages may take place. 

The venue is kind enough to offer laundry services to each guest - we ask that you coordinate loads and limit to one load for the week. 

Tips are not required but encouraged for the staff providing the service. 

While it is not required by the country itself, Travel insurance is required for Satsand Adventures retreats and experiences.

We recommend using World Nomads as they are highly reputable, responsible, and responsive. 

Generally, most places will accept USD but it is highly recommended to have the currency (quetzals) on hand. 

ATM / Currency Exchange services will be available at the airport upon arrival. 

In the unlikely event you do get sick, we have the nearest doctor / emergency room information on hand and will promptly get you there. 

Please double check that you bring any medications that you normally take - the pharmacy in foreign countries are different and you should not rely on receiving what you need there.

If you are on regular medication or have any allergies we require that you inform us. All medical information will be kept confidential and is only used to keep you safe and in the case of an emergency.

We will be in the tropics so you can expect warm and humid temperatures. 

While we cannot predict the weather, we are going during a season that is likely to be sunny and dry, but rain is possible so please be prepared. 

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