Our upcoming retreat in Colombia is waitlisted, but we’re hosting a Yoga Teacher Training in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Summer 2025. Want to train in paradise? This is it!

MAGDALENA, COLOMBIA RETREAT

February 27-March 5

**This retreat is SOLD OUT. Scroll down to join our waitlist.**

Escape the winter and join Sheri Celentano and Kate Durand for 6 nights of beach paradise! Retreat is an opportunity to unwind, swim, practice, hike and recharge. We aim to provide the perfect mix of activity and rest, so you can return home feeling better than when you arrived. Whether you attend solo or with a friend, you will be in great company!

Gitana del Mar Beach Retreat is located on the shores of the Caribbean Sea at the foothills of the impressive and magical Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the world’s highest Coastal Mountain Range. This area is referred to as the Heart of the world, not only because of its geographical location, but more importantly because every single ecosystem exists and thrives in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

We will have use of the entire eco-resort with a private beach, pool, spa, restaurant and bar. The restaurant’s sea to table approach combines healthy ingredients together in a coastal themed, fusion-style menu with Colombian, Latin and Asian flavors. The menu changes daily and three gourmet meals will include fresh fruit juices, bottled water, coffee and tea. The kitchen can accommodate any vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free requests as long as you let us know in advance. Out of dedication to the climate, there is no AC on-site and we will enjoy the ocean breeze.

*Our Retreats sell out quickly, so we recommend getting started with an Intake Form ASAP.

Pricing

  • Single Room - $3500 USD - SOLD OUT

  • Shared Double Room - $2700 per person - SOLD OUT

  • Shared Triple Room - $2300 per person - SOLD OUT

  • Shared Quad Room - $1900 per person - SOLD OUT

Included:

  • 6 night’s stay at a luxury ecolodge

  • Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner

  • 2x daily yoga practices, including asana, pranayama and meditation

  • Access to on-site pool, spa and private beach

  • Hiking excursion

  • Airport transfer from Santa Marta

Not Included:

  • Flights

  • Airport transfer from Baranquilla or Cartagena - we are happy to assist in arranging transfer for you

  • Alcohol

  • Spa services

  • Additional excursions

  • Local taxes

  • Tips and gratuity

Location: Gitana del Mar Beach Retreat is located just 15 minutes from the entrance of Parque Nacional Tayrona, and a beautiful one hour drive from the burgeoning historical downtown center of Santa Marta and the Simon Bolivar Airport.

Nearby Airports:

  • Santa Marta (Domestic flights only) – 1 hour drive

  • Barranquilla International Airport (BAQ) – 2.5 hours drive

  • Cartagena International Airport (CTG) – 5 hours drive

Upon your reservation or group booking you will receive detailed directions and/or coordinated transport to and from the resort.

Your Leaders

Sheri and Kate hail from YO BK, a yoga and pilates studio with locations in Brooklyn, NYC and Miami, Florida. They are honored to lead Yoga Teacher Trainings, workshops, and both domestic and international retreats. Their teaching provides a modern application to the ancient teachings of yoga. Expect sweaty, flowing Vinyasa practices, Restorative and Yin, Breathwork, Meditation and workshop-style classes.

Sheri Celentano (E-RYT 500 hours) is Director of Education at YO BK. She curates both 200 and 300 hour Teacher Training programs and acts as a mentor to many. She started teaching movement in 1989 and began leading Teacher Trainings in 2009. Her classes infuse all of her Vinyasa Flow and Iyengar Yoga studies to create a deep, bold, playful, real experience of yoga. One eye on alignment the other on your vibes, she holds a safe and nourishing space to sweat, move and find yourself.

Kate Durand (E-RYT 200 hours) is the founder of YO BK. Her love of yoga took her down a lifelong path of entrepreneurialism, for which she is forever grateful. Kate has been teaching since 2011 and is certified in Traditional Hot Yoga, Vinyasa, Yin and Inferno Pilates Levels 1, 2 and 3. Operating studios and restaurants in New York and Miami, creating opportunities for her team and cultivating a home away from home for many is her dharma.