Women's Wellness Retreat
February 16th-22nd 2025
Makú Project, Villavicencio, Colombia.
Slow living, rituals, yoga and nature - a soul awakening retreat with Maria Margolies.
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Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, sisterhood and transformation?
Something magical happens when women gather together and turn their attention inwards while being surrounded by nature. The potency and magic that comes from women supporting women, sharing and remembering who they are at their heart center.
Maria's intention is guide you to drop out of your minds and into your hearts and bodies. To slow down and dive into practices that bring us into balance, into connection, self love and pleasure! To provide you with a rejuvenating and empowering experience.
Located 3 hrs from Colombia's capital city Bogota, nestled in between the big Andes mountains and the jungle is Makù project retreat centre where we will embark on a transformative journey and create lasting memories with a community of supportive women.
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This retreat is for you if:
- You are overwhelmed, feeling depleted or in need of a break from the daily grind
- You are looking to reconnect to yourself and reignite your passion
- You want to go on an adventure with a group of like minded women that are walking the same path and can become your next besties!
- You need to reconnect to your feminine and a collective of powerful women
- You want to dive deeper and learn nervous regulating tools, yoga asana, pelvic floor and intimacy tools
- You have been feeling uninspired and struggling to maintain a spiritual and wellness routine
- You want to reclaim your body, your orgasms and feel amazing in your skin again!
- You are craving a once in a lifetime transformational experience, connection to pachamama, embodiment practices and stepping into your feminine power all while being held in community and sisterhood
Learn the art of self-care, reconnect to your body & pleasure, explore rituals that regulate your nervous system and hormones and expand your being by bringing you into a state of homeostasis.
All while surrounded by the most beautiful setting of the Andes mountains in Colombia and held by a sisterhood.
This is not your regular yoga retreat...
While we will be doing daily Yoga asana classes, no experience is needed. The focus isn't on peak postures or becoming the most advanced and flexible. You will, however, increase flexibility, strength and mobility. You'll learn yogic practices to feel good in your body, with an emphasis on self-awareness and body awareness. The focus will be:
► inwards rather than on external shapes
► to connect to ourselves, each other and nature
Our goal is to deepen our intimacy with our bodies, to reset our nervous system and balance our hormones. To remember who we are and why we are here. To break the paradigms of "doing" and "looking" a certain way and to feel whole and enough as we already are.
WHAT TO EXPECT...
Lots of embodiment & enriching classes and rituals!
✦ Daily Yoga asana (all levels)
✦ Daily Pranayama (breathwork) & meditation
✦ Pelvic floor & core masterclasses (dive deep into learning all about pelvic floor and core health)
✦ Cacao & kanna ceremony
✦ Sound bath
✦ Spontaneous dance & movement exploration (5 rhythms with live DJ) with Andrea
✦ Yoni egg & pleasure workshops - Learn this ancient practice for pelvic floor health, increase sexual pleasure, improve reproductive health and self-confidence.
✦ Visit Cañon del Guejar (kayaking, rafting or swimming and exploring one of the most unexplored and stunning natural beauty and waterfallls in Colombia)
✦ Jungle Hike
✦ Culture excursion (visit to Uitoto indigenous village)
✦ Coffee experience
✦ Ice bath
✦ Lots of incredible plant based meals and non-alcoholic drinks to nourish and support your hormones
+ a new set of besties and sisterhood 👯♀️
+ freedom to be and express yourself fully and make your own kind of music 🦋
About Makú Project
Nestled in a quaint village in the Colombian jungle, just three hours from Bogotá, lies the tranquil Makú Project. This idyllic retreat offers a glimpse into the traditional Colombian cowboy lifestyle, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in nature's splendor. Mindfully designed to foster a deep connection with the environment, Maku Project provides a serene sanctuary where guests can unwind, recharge, and rediscover a simpler way of living.
The thoughtful, minimalist decor caters to the basic needs of each visitor, harmoniously blending comfort and sustainability. The yoga shala, inspired by the resilience and flexibility of bamboo, serves as a serene haven for spiritual practice. Adjacent to this peaceful space lies a expansive pool, perfect for invigorating swims and rejuvenating exercises. As guests surrender to the rhythms of nature, Maku Project gently guides them toward a renewed perspective on life, one that values balance, simplicity, and harmony with the natural world.
ROOM OPTIONS
All rooms are nice, spacious, have private bathrooms, terrace, hammocks and are surrounded by nature.
Private Rooms
$2,800 all inclusive (except flights, accomodation in Bogotá and massages)
Shared Rooms (up to two people per room)
$1,800 all inclusive (except flights, accomodation in Bogotá and massages). Grab your bestie or be sure to make a new one!
HOW TO GET TO MAKÙ
A van organized by Makú Project will collect you from Bogotá's airport and drive 3 hours to Los Llanos – Villavicencio, which is situated to the east of the Andes mountains.
Villavicencio is also called “La Puerta al Llano” – “The Gateway to the Plains” due to its location on the historical path from the Colombian interior to the vast savannas that lie between the Andes range and the Amazon rainforest.
You can fly to Bogotá – Colombia from anywhere around the world.
The main airlines include: Jetblue, Avianca, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines.
The best way to travel here is to fly to Bogotá airport and arrange to spend one night there. I highly recommend staying in Bogotá and exploring for a few nights if you have time, it's an incredibly diverse and cultural city!
We leave in the early morning to Makú Project on the 16th and come back to Bogotá on the 22nd we come from Maku at 3pm.
Let Maria guide you to reconnect to your body, reset your nervous system, balance your hormones and ignite your passion through embodiment enrichment workshops.
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This retreat is designed to explore various practices such as meditation, pranayama, pleasure and pelvic floor workshops and rituals.
You'll also learn to:
► Ignite your soul's fire and unleash your full potential
► Connect with your intuition
► Trust your inner voice
► Move forwards with a sense of purpose
► Become and orgasmic empowered woman
There are plenty of reasons to come back to you...
To slow down and create MORE clarity on who you are and your self-worth.
Feel more confidence and self-love.
Forget about and the DOING, and reconnect to your soul to remember who you truly are at the center of your core.
The evolution of your becoming doesn't end on retreat. Maria will share practical tools for you to implement in your daily life so you can become a beacon of light.
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Messages From Our Previous Retreat Guests
Juliana Ossa
“I will never forget the experience I had on this retreat! I confirmed the great feminine power that all women have, and in addition to this I learned new techniques on how to explore it, love it and energize it. And the most incredible thing is the power that each of the people who attend this retreat has. Definitely an unforgettable retreat.”
Sandra Vujovic
“My experience at the women's yoga retreat in Columbia was truly transformative. I learned so much about myself while thoroughly enjoying my time in such a beautiful and peaceful setting. The yoga sessions and other activities were deeply enriching, and the incredible food we enjoyed only added to the overall sense of well-being. Maria was absolutely amazing—so open to sharing her knowledge and incredibly patient throughout the entire experience. Her guidance made the retreat even more special. I’ll always cherish the memories and the personal growth I experienced during my time there. Last but not least, MAKU is a magical place—surrounded by breathtaking beauty, it is the perfect environment to disconnect, reflect, and grow.”
Elvira Lind
“This retreat is one of the best things I have done for myself. A beautiful, life affirming and deeply healing experience.”
Lila Nieto
“Makú Project is a magical gorgeous place, as are the people who run it. Maria is an extraordinary and experienced teacher. Retreat was awesome, people were amazing, food was incredible. Great experience. Thank you!”
Your Guide
Hi! My name is Maria Margolies. I am an experienced yoga teacher, certified health and intimacy coach and founder of Holixtic, a brand that generates yoga and wellness education. I have been practicing movement, dance, yoga and meditation for much of my life. I’ve taught Ashtanga, Hatha, Vinyasa and many forms of yoga and movement for over 15 years.
I have a rooted practice of 20 years in the Ashtanga Yoga method under the guidance of Sri K Pattabhi Jois, Sharath Jois and Eddie Stern. I have taught in the best studios in NY, AYNY, The Shala, Yogaworks, Love Yoga, Woom Center, Souk and others.
I also hold women’s circles, host retreats around the world, offer online courses and have my own app.
In recent years I have focused specifically on women's wellness; teaching and supporting thousands of women and mothers to reclaim their bodies, connect to intimacy, normalize women's health, have difficult conversations, heal from postpartum, heal the pelvic floor, love themselves and find equanimity.
Thanks to my unique, approachable and authentic way of teaching that combines all my years of experience and study of yoga, movement, dance, anatomy and other movement forms of mindfulness and wellness practices I have impacted and inspired thousands around the world. Through the path of yoga and loving awareness, many have achieved a calmer, fuller, loving and healthier life.
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By participating in this Women's Wellness Retreat, you will emerge with a renewed sense of self, a deeper connection to your body and mind, and practical tools to integrate slow living and women wellness rituals into your daily life.
Take this opportunity to prioritize your well-being, deepen your knowledge, grow and nourish your soul.
🌞 JOIN US 🌞Please let me know if you have any questions or need help planning. I'm happy to assist you!
For any questions or more information feel free to email me [email protected] or whatsapp +5164744660
Hope to see you in Colombia!
With love,
Maria
Image credit - Elvira Lind
