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Ayurveda and Thai Massage Retreat

March 16 - 20, 2026

Ayampe, Ecuador

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Hosted By

Anna Schlegel

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4 nights, 5 days

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12 person retreat

Highlights

  • Explore your body, mind and energy through the practices of Ayurveda, Thai Massage, Yin Yoga, and Sound Healing.

Details

Feel & Heal – Ayurveda & Thai Massage Retreat A self-discovery journey through movement and touch. Explore your body, mind and energy through the practices of Ayurveda, Thai Massage, Yin Yoga, and Sound Healing. Tools to feel & heal your body & mind Join this journey of self-healing! Explore your body and mind through the practices of Yin Yoga, Thai Massage, Soundhealing and Ayurveda. We give show you how to connect with your body, how to really feel it and how to heal it. And THE BEST: We give you the tools to take this knowledge home with you and continue this journey of self-healing. Yin Yoga, Ayurvedic & Thai Massage The main focus in this retreat will be on the PRACTICE of Yin Yoga and Eastern healing modalities, such as Ayurvedic and Thai Massage. The 2nd focus of the retreat is LEARNING the basics of Thai and Ayurvedic therapy in workshop settings,where you will explore your body’s nervous system through the art of touch. You will understand how your nerves, through Marma and reflexology therapy, are connected to your digestion, organs, and overall emotions. You will experience the healing properties of Ayurveda and the power of touch through receiving and through practicing together in pairs. All for you to take this knowledge and these tools home with you. An exploration through sound Energy is all around and within. That is why we want to help you to get to know and heal yourself on a physical, mental, but also on an energy level. Throughout the retreat we will explore this concept through Soundhealing. Soundhealing, as the name tells, focuses on cleaning and healing your energy through the vibration of sounds that are absorbed by your body. A beautiful way to receive and heal. Visit Ecuador & a unique meditation center The retreat takes place at our brand new retreat center, perched on a rainforest-covered hill surrounded by nature in all directions. Start the mornings with practice in the beautiful bamboo shala overlooking the ocean and the rainforest. During the day you can enjoy several outdoor spots to relax in your own space. And in the evenings, enjoy panoramic views of the sunset. Down the road lies the peaceful surf village of Ayampe, where expats from all over the world come together with locals to enjoy a tranquil way of living next to the ocean and the jungle. Ecuador is a unique country that offers beach, jungle, mountains, cities, diverse animal life and a rich culture. Come and explore!

Location

Ayampe, Ecuador

Ayampe is a small coastal village located in the Manabí Province of Ecuador. Nestled along the Pacific Ocean, it is situated roughly halfway between the towns of Puerto López and Montañita. Known for its serene beaches and lush natural surroundings, Ayampe is a popular destination for surfers, nature enthusiasts, and those seeking a tranquil retreat. The area is characterized by its rich biodiversity, with nearby tropical forests and rivers, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and exploring Ecuador's natural beauty.

Venue

The Bell Center

5 52 Reviews

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Our brand new surf and meditation center was built with massive amounts of love specifically for the purpose of immersing you in our unique programs for mindfulness, meditation, movement, yoga, breathwork, surf and more. Beautiful bamboo roofs curve like waves over smooth, cool concrete, with every nook and cranny intentionally designed to make you feel at home.

A/C in Rooms

A/C in Rooms

Free Wifi

Free Wifi

Kitchen

Kitchen

Free Parking

Free Parking

Bathroom

Bathroom

Accommodation

Luxury Dorm Room with Shared Bathroom

6-person shared room

$1,249 USD / person

Retreat Access without Accommodation

For those who prefer to handle their own lodging arrangements

$999 USD total

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The BELL Center is located near the cozy coastal town of Ayampe, Ecuador and offers an exceptionally unique environment for a retreat. Our brand new structure is designed to blend into the sights, sounds, and smells of nature all around, where you can wake up and be surrounded by panoramic views of the ocean and rainforest-covered mountains. For this retreat, you’ll be sharing your living space with the other retreat participants. However, everyone will have their own bed, as well as space for privacy & to store belongings. NOTE: Staying at The BELL Center is optional. If you prefer to stay somewhere else in town, we will organize Shuttles to take you too and from the retreat space in the mornings and evenings. ➜ See further down ‘Looking for a private room’.

Meals

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Meals provided

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Diets catered

Vegetarian · Vegan · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Nut Allergy Friendly

Healing with Ayurveda & the right food What we eat becomes part of our body. Therefore it is almost shocking how little the western world pays attention to food. Ayurveda practices healing through food and massage. Everything we consume becomes part of our body and part of us, whether it is food, oils on our skin, the air we breath, the sounds and vibes around us, etc. On this retreat we will learn about the right use of food and receive nourishing Ecuadorian meals to test and experience the teachings also through our eating habits.

Schedule

Yin Yoga, Ayurvedic & Thai Massage The main focus in this retreat will be on the PRACTICE of Yin Yoga and Eastern healing modalities, such as Ayurvedic and Thai Massage. The 2nd focus of the retreat is LEARNING the basics of Thai and Ayurvedic therapy in workshop settings,where you will explore your body’s nervous system through the art of touch. You will understand how your nerves, through Marma and reflexology therapy, are connected to your digestion, organs, and overall emotions. You will experience the healing properties of Ayurveda and the power of touch through receiving and through practicing together in pairs. All for you to take this knowledge and these tools home with you. We will practice silence in the morning and start the day with a meditation in the bamboo shala overlooking the rain forest. Following we will do a mindful movement and breathwork practice to get the energy moving for the day. After we will enjoy breakfast and break the silence. After breakfast we will start the workshop part of the day, where we will learn about the practices of Yin Yoga and Thai Massage, practice massage in a workshop setting and explore the theories surrounding these topics. We will enjoy a delicious lunch together and then there will be a few hours to rest and integrate on your own. Later in the afternoon we come together to continue the workshop and tap deeper into the knowledge of the teachers while practicing and experience yourself. The day will close with a dinner together, watching the sunset and then ending on a Yin Yoga practice to prepare you for a deep and nourishing sleep.

Testimonials

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If you sign up for one of their events, you can expect to meet amazing people, feel deep connection with nature, and water the seeds of mindfulness that are already within you.

Nate M, USA

It was a transformative experience, and I will definitely be back to attend the next retreats at The BELL Center.

Zach R, USA

I could not have been more lucky to cross paths with them on this special journey called life.

Enzo M, Italy

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Host

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Anna Schlegel

Ecuador

Anna has been teaching meditation, yoga, breathwork & movement all over the world for the last 9 years. Always on a mission to help people live a healthy, fulfilled life in the present moment. She st...

3 languages

English, Deutsch, and Español

Teaching for 8 months

Joined Insight Timer in May 2025

What's Included

Opening Ceremony

Meditations in the mornings

Guided Movement and Breathwork

Yin Yoga Sessions

Thai Massage Workshop

Soundhealing and Mantra Singing

Self-Healing Tools

Closing Ceremony with Cacao

Equipment

Ecstatic Dance

Plenty of Free Time

Unlimited Access to water and a Variety of Tea

3 Nourishing Meals per day

Not Included

Flights

Airport Transfer

Travel Insurance, Vaccines, etc.

FAQs

Cancellation policy

The remaining balance for the retreat is due 30 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 30 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 30 days before the retreat begins.