Sahel & Parastoo
Co-facilitators · The Way Home
A Sacred Journey · Guatemala · 2026
A Retreat at Lake Atitlán
with
Sahel & Parastoo
Lake Atitlán & Acatenango · December 17–23, 2026
The Vision
Nestled on the shores of one of the world's most sacred lakes, encircled by three ancient volcanoes and the living traditions of the Maya, this retreat is not a program. It is a living circle.
"Come not to be filled, but to offer what has always been yours."
Seven days each aligned to a chakra holding space for you to arrive, soften, and rise to share your medicine with the group.
Structure
A private villa on the lakeshore your base for ceremony, yoga, dance, silence, and the offering of gifts.
Day 6 hike up & camp at basecamp watching Fuego erupt under the stars.
Day 7 summit at dawn, closing ceremony above the clouds, then home.
What's Included
Daily Sunrise Yoga
Each morning begins with movement and breath on the lakeshore as the volcanoes emerge from the mist.
Chakra Journey
Each day is aligned to one of the seven chakras a thread guiding intention, practice, and the sharing circle.
Gift Circles
Daily open spaces for participants to offer their gift a teaching, music, movement, art, or story.
Mayan Ceremonies
Cacao ritual, Fire Ceremony, and Intention-Setting with a local Shaman.
Dance & Movement
Dance of Light and Shadow embodied, ecstatic, free. No experience needed.
Volcano Overnight
Sleep at basecamp, watch Fuego erupt under the stars, close with ceremony at the summit at dawn.
Private Chef · All Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily prepared by a private chef fully vegetarian, nourishing, and locally inspired.
All Transport Included
Every transfer, boat ride, shuttle, and journey between locations is fully included door to door.
The Foundation
This retreat has been designed around five core pillars, each one a doorway into a deeper experience of yourself and the world around you.
Embodiment
Move from your head into your body. Return to the wisdom that lives in your breath, your movement, and your senses.
Connection
Open your heart to yourself, to others, and to life. Experience the profound healing that happens when we feel truly seen.
Transformation
Release old stories and patterns. Step into new possibilities. The fire of Acatenango is not just outside you.
Expression
Awaken your authentic voice, your movement, and your creativity. You have something the world needs.
Expansion
Be inspired by travel, culture, nature, and new ways of living. Lake Atitlán, the Maya, Acatenango. Let the world crack you open.
The Journey
Dashed spaces are open your invitation to offer your gift. Tap a day to open it.
✦ This schedule is a guide, not a contract. Everything is subject to change. At its heart, this retreat is about discovering nature and discovering yourself.
The Closing Chapter
Acatenango stands at 3,976 metres. From basecamp you sit across from Fuego close enough to feel the rumble, watch lava trails glow orange in the dark, and hear the thunderous boom of each eruption.
Watch Fuego Erupt
Direct views of lava trails, ash clouds, and sonic booms lighting the night sky.
Overnight at Basecamp
Camping tents at 3,750 m with sweeping views of Fuego glowing below all night.
Summit at Sunrise
Final ascent to 3,976 m sunrise above the clouds with six volcanoes to the horizon.
Closing Ceremony on Top
The retreat closes on the summit every person offers their final gift above the clouds.
All Mountain Meals
Hot dinners, campfire warmth, and early morning breakfast all included.
Expert Guides
Professional mountain guides through four ecosystems cloud forest to volcanic terrain.
Your Guides
Parastoo
Parastoo is a Yoga Teacher, Bodyworker, and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Facilitator devoted to guiding people back to themselves through movement, presence, and embodied transformation.
She has taught yoga in seven countries, supported more than 100 clients through healing touch and embodiment practices, and held space for over 50 transformational plant medicine journeys in therapeutic and ceremonial settings. Her work weaves together somatics, breathwork, nervous system regulation, and embodiment.
Born and raised in Iran before moving to Canada, Parastoo spent her twenties building a successful career as an engineer. Yet despite achieving everything she thought she was meant to pursue, something within her knew there was another path.
In her thirties, she made the courageous decision to leave behind the life she had spent years creating and begin again from scratch. With nothing but a backpack, an open heart, and a deep trust in her intuition, she set off on a solo journey across South and Central America in search of wisdom, healing, and a more authentic way of living.
Today, her work is rooted not only in years of training, but in the life she has courageously lived. She creates spaces where people can slow down, reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies, and find the courage to live in alignment with their deepest truth.
People often tell her they feel at home in her presence. Her work is not to heal or fix anyone, but to gently remind them of who they have always been.
Sahel
She is a woman who refused to let her pain become her prison and chose instead to let it become her path.
Born in Iran and transplanted to Canada at seventeen, she navigated new worlds and eventually a diagnosis of depression that could have defined her. It didn't. It cracked her open and what poured through was a life far larger than the one she had been handed.
Through yoga, dance, and breathwork she has guided people back to their wildness and aliveness across the world holding retreats in the Amazon in Peru, Costa Rica, Canada, Qatar, and Guatemala. For the past 3 years she has called Lake Atitlán, Guatemala her full-time home, living and facilitating on the shores of one of the most sacred lakes on earth.
Today she is completing a Master's in Psychology bridging somatic wisdom with the science of the mind. She doesn't teach techniques. She tears open windows.
Is This For You?
This retreat is for those who sense there is more available to them than the life they are currently living.
It is for the seekers, the dreamers, the creators, the healers, and anyone standing at a crossroads, longing for greater meaning, authentic connection, and a deeper sense of purpose.
Whether you are navigating a life transition, seeking clarity on your next chapter, longing to reconnect with your body, or simply feeling called to step away from the noise of everyday life, this retreat offers a space to pause, listen, and remember what truly matters.
No prior experience with yoga, dance, or spiritual practices is required. Only an open heart and a willingness to explore.
You know there is more within you waiting to be expressed.
Yet fear, self-doubt, burnout, or the demands of everyday life may have left you feeling disconnected from yourself, your purpose, and what truly lights you up.
You long for clarity. For authentic connection. For a life that feels aligned with your heart rather than driven by expectations.
Many of us have learned how to survive, achieve, and perform. Far fewer of us have learned how to truly listen to our hearts.
If these words resonate with you, consider this your invitation.
This retreat is not about escaping your life. It is about returning to it with greater clarity, courage, and connection.
Through yoga, movement, dance, community, nature, and deep self-inquiry, you will reconnect with your inner compass and remember what it feels like to live in alignment with yourself.
You will leave feeling more grounded in who you are, clearer about what truly matters, and empowered to take meaningful steps toward the life you desire.
Surrounded by the magic of Lake Atitlán, supported by a like-minded community, and guided through a transformative journey of embodiment and self-discovery, this retreat becomes more than a getaway. It becomes an initiation.
Your Investment
All prices include 7 nights, all meals (vegetarian private chef), all activities, ceremonies & transfers.
✦ Early Bird pricing available until September 30, 2026.
This retreat is designed as an intimate container for transformation, and spaces are limited. Your space will be officially reserved upon receipt of a $500 USD non-refundable deposit.
✦ Early Bird Save $200
EARLY BIRD
Shared Room
$1,900
Per person · USD · Limited spots
EARLY BIRD
Private Room
$2,500
Per person · USD · Limited spots
Regular Price
Shared Room
Community Experience
$2,100
Per person · USD
Private Room
Solo Sanctuary
$2,700
Per person · USD
What You Will Walk Away With
This retreat is designed to help you return home feeling more connected, empowered, embodied, and fully alive.
A stronger connection to your body and intuition
Tools and practices to support emotional wellbeing and nervous system regulation
Increased confidence in self-expression through movement and dance
Greater clarity around what is calling you forward in life
A renewed sense of energy, vitality, and inspiration
Authentic connections with like-minded people from around the world
A deeper understanding of Mayan culture and the magic of Lake Atitlán
Getting Here
Fly into La Aurora International Airport (GUA), Guatemala City. It's a beautiful 4-hour drive through the highlands to Lake Atitlán. All transportation is fully included every transfer, boat ride, and journey throughout the retreat.
Nearest Airport
La Aurora International Airport (GUA), Guatemala City. Connections via Miami, Houston, or Mexico City. Arrive by December 17, 2026.
To the Lake
A scenic 4-hour drive through the Guatemalan highlands to Lake Atitlán. We take care of everything from there.
All Logistics Handled
Every transfer, boat ride, and journey is fully included. No surprises, no extras.
Accommodation
Nights 1–5: The Yellow Orchid Lakefront. Night 6: Camping at Acatenango basecamp. Day 7: Summit & closing ceremony, then home.