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YOGA TEACHER TRAINING & RETREATS IN COLOMBIA

Where Himalayan Yoga meets South American Ancestral Knowledge. For people standing at a turning point.

Rape Ceremony Ancestral Retreats

Yoga Alliance certified · 500+ since 2022 · Max. 16 per group

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Melina M.
04/09/2026
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Last year I joined Caro and Marco for a 50hr Kundalini, Tantra and Bhakti Yoga TT in Portugal. It was such a lovely and profound experience. Eventhough the training was just a week long many of the valuable teachings resonated deeply and had a strong influence on my path the following month, guiding me to wonderful places. Caro and Marco and Aimee are all wonderfully authentic and knowledgable teachers who embody different qualities of wisdom and have the ability of transfering their knowledge and experience in such a profound way that it really hits you. When I arrived at the training quite some participants had trained with ancestral before and I completely understand why they came back for more :-) And eventhough I did not know anybody beforehand I felt very warmly welcomed right from the start and had the feeling that I belonged. There was so much love in every detail of the training from the teachings to the accomodation, the food, the vibe, the ceremonies and the group itself. And even now a year later there is still the opportunity to ask questions when they arise and stay connected through inner circle whatsapp groups. If you get the opportunity to train with them and are looking for an experience that can really touch your heart and mind and leave a valuable imprint, stop hesitating! :-)
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Lilach weissman
15/08/2026
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Ancestral is more than just a yoga retreat. It gives you the feeling of being part of a wider community, where you can plant your seed, grow with it, and return over the years to reconnect with yourself and your process. I recommend dear Caro and Marco with all of my heart, for the genuine journey they are walking themselves and for the beautiful way they guide and hold space for others along the way.
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Marina Sequeira
05/08/2026
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I participated in the 200h Yoga Teacher Training in Portugal in 2024, and it was one of the most transformative experiences of my life. Caro and Marco created a truly beautiful space for healing, self-discovery, and deep transformation. Throughout the training, they shared so many valuable tools and teachings that continue to support me on my personal journey and as a yoga teacher. More recently, I also joined Marco’s Harmonium Course, and once again I experienced the same level of care, presence, and dedication. It is clear that everything they create comes from the heart, with a lot of intention and love. I highly recommend their trainings to anyone, no matter where you are on your path. You will be welcomed with kindness, compassion, and support, while receiving meaningful tools to continue growing and exploring your journey. Forever grateful for these experiences.
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Mandy Borgiel
29/06/2026
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This training has been such a special experience for me. I left with so much more than I ever expected. Caro and Marco created a space where I felt saif, supported and encouraged to grow at my own pace. Their way of sharing yoga goes far beyond the physical practice on the mat it deeply rooted in connection. I'm very grateful for everything I learned, the people I met and the personal growth I experienced during this journey. If you're looking for a yoga teacher training that combines knowledge, heart, philosophy and spirituality in a very genuine way, I can more than just recommend it.
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Nishara Rodrigo
24/06/2026
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I can not express in words the impact of the retreat I took with ancestral. The beachfront location in Santa Marta was pristine and the accommodation felt luxurious in the middle of the jungle. The retreat itself was a life exchanging experience. I'm still processing the messages I received with plant medicine months after the retreat. And I'm still in touch with the wonderful people I met through the program, which I've never had with any other retreat I've ever taken. If you're looking for a retreat that stands out clearly from everything that's out there, this is the one!
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Emma Cuijpers
20/04/2026
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I attended the Feb 26 200h YTT training with Ancestral at magical lake Chivor. The way Caro and Marco have designed the program breaths their love, devotion, and wisdom of the path of yoga with ancient practices and traditions. To me this was not just a yoga training, but a school of life - loving those philosophy classes! What makes this training unique is the community feeling that Marco and Caro are building which you can feel comes from their heart. This allowed us to connect to ourselves and one another, open up and deepen our experience. Together with all the beautiful ceremonies and rituals which were carefully guided. I truly feel this is a holistic program which gently guides you out of your comfort zone. And ofcourse the location at lake Chivor with the warmth & food of Marta and her team felt like a heavenly home. If you are ready to open your heart, dive deeper into yourself & yoga practise and want to become part of a loving community then this training is for you! Forever grateful for this experience:).
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Karen
08/03/2026
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In February 2026, I attended Ancestral Retreats’ 200-hour YTT at Lake Chivor, Colombia. Even though I had carefully chosen this training, I could never have expected how enriching the experience would be. Caro and Marco are incredibly special teachers with such beautiful energy. They lead with care and by example, and through every detail of the training their wisdom, love, and devotion were palpable. The training itself is very thoughtful and well-structured. The daily rituals and ceremonies felt like a gift again and again. The program truly invited us to delve deeper within ourselves while also connecting with each other and building a sense of community. All of the (guest) teachers brought valuable knowledge and unique perspectives, from which I learned so much. The Ancestral team and the team at Lake Chivor quickly made me quickly feel at home, and I will forever cherish this unforgettable experience. And I cannot finish this review without mentioning the amazing food we were served every day; nourishing, delicious, and clearly prepared with so much love. This training offered everything I had hoped for in a holistic program - and more. If you are considering this training, I wholeheartedly recommend giving yourself this beautiful experience. I can’t wait to see how our lives might cross again in a future.

What actually happens here

Something happens in the first few days that we still don’t have a good word for.

We call it Yoga Teacher Training. And yes, you will learn how to teach, and you will leave with a certificate. But almost nobody comes here for the paperwork. You come because something in you is asking to change, or is ready for the next step.

People arrive as strangers, carrying whatever they carried onto the plane. And then somewhere between the morning practice and the fire where we sing together, it stops feeling like just another event. It starts feeling like a home.

Nobody needs to perform. Nobody is graded on how deep their forward fold goes. We create the space to simply be who you are. We hand you every tool we have. What you build with them is yours.

500 +

people from around the world have gathered in this community.

20s–60s

wildly different lives, languages, and ages — all in the same circle.

They
come back.

You arrive as a stranger, leave as a friend, and stay connected long after.
Rape Ceremony Ancestral Retreats

Private Beach, Palomino Colombia

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

November 17 – December 10, 2026

Three and a half weeks between the Sierra Nevada and the sea, where the day begins before sunrise and ends with the sound of the waves. You practise, you study, and at some point you stand in front of the group and teach your first full class in your own voice. The nerves are real, and so is the confidence that stays afterwards. You leave with a qualification, with people you will want to keep in your life, and with a clearer sense of how you want to live.

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Mango Forest, Colombia

100-Hour Kriya Kundalini, Tantra & Bhakti Training

October 11 – 24, 2026

Fourteen days in Anapoima for people who already have a practice and want to know what lies beyond it. Kriya Kundalini and Bhakti yoga, taught in the Himalayan lineage: precise, demanding, and closer to ritual than to a class. You leave with 100 certified hours and techniques you will still be practising years from now.

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Magical Lake, Chivor Colombia

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

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Four weeks at a lake high in the mountains of Colombia, where the days are warm, the nights are cool, and time refuses to move at its usual speed. So much is new, and still nothing feels rushed. You learn to build a class, to teach it, to stand in front of a room. And you find out what you are like with none of your usual distractions. Most people leave with more than the certificate: a steadier mind, and a clearer idea of what they want next.

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On a private beach in Colombia

Yoga Ayahuasca Retreat

January 10–16, 2027

(7 Days)

Limited Spots Available

 

We hold one Ayahuasca retreat in 2027, on a private beach at the foot of the Sierra Nevada — the mountains the Kogi call the heart of the world. The ceremonies are guided by Taita Salvador, an elder of the Kamëntsá Nation from the Colombian Amazon, and held within the yoga, breathwork and quiet we teach year-round. Two ceremonies, from nightfall until morning. A doctor is present throughout. Six nights, a maximum of fifteen guests, and days deliberately left unhurried. We won’t promise you a new life — but a week away from everything familiar, with people who have done this many times beside you.

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On a private beach in Colombia

A Gentle Silent Retreat

January 20–25, 2027

(5 Days)

 

Step away from the noise and return to the quiet wisdom within. Our 5-night Silent Meditation & Yoga Retreat in Palomino, Colombia invites you into three full days of silence, digital detox, gentle yoga, meditation, breathwork, somatic practice, nourishing plant-based meals, and spacious time in nature. Held at a private beachfront sanctuary between the Caribbean Sea and the Sierra Nevada mountains, this intimate retreat offers a soft and supportive space to regulate your nervous system, integrate life’s deeper experiences, and reconnect with clarity, presence, and yourself.

A Place that Feels like Home

Some people come to us to become teachers. Others come because something in their life has shifted and they need a place to put it down for a while. We hold both the same way.

What people tell us afterwards is rarely about the curriculum. They talk about the person who sat with them on a hard evening. The kitchen conversations. Singing badly together and nobody minding. Years later they are still in each other’s lives. We keep our groups small on purpose — never more than sixteen — because what forms between twelve or fourteen people over a few weeks cannot be manufactured in a bigger room.

And we stay reachable throughout. From your first message, long before you have decided anything, through the weeks here, and for as long afterwards as you want us. Not a support ticket. Instead People who answer their own messages and genuinely want to know how your first class went and how you feel.

Why We Chose Colombia

We could have built this anywhere. We chose Colombia because the land here still holds something — untouched nature, living ancestral traditions, and a quality of presence that is hard to find in places that have been optimized for visitors. Our locations are deliberately remote and deliberately not on the retreat circuit: a sacred lake in the Andes, a private beach at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, a mango forest sanctuary outside Bogotá.

On safety — we know this is the question behind the question. We handle everything: airport pickup, transfers, secure and carefully chosen venues from the moment you land until the moment you fly home. In years of running trainings here, we have never had an incident. You focus on why you came. We handle the rest.

Who Ends Up Here

You Want to Teach

If you’re ready to step into a teaching role and share the transformative power of yoga, this training will equip you with everything you need. You’ll leave this training confident and fully prepared to teach.

You Want to Go Deeper

Looking to deepen your practice, reconnect with your spirit, and discover new tools for healing? This is your space for growth and liberation.

You’re Somewhere in Between

Whether you’re an experienced yogi or new to the mat, our Holistic Yoga Teacher Training will guide you to your next level physically, mentally, and spiritually, helping you deepen your practice and connect with your purpose.

What People Say Afterwards

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I feel so lucky to have chosen Ancestral academy to complete my 200hr YTT. I can’t say enough good things about this program. Each instructor brought such a unique and vast array of knowledge and the way they organized the community of women I got to learn with and from couldn’t have been more perfect. I learned so much about vulnerability, community, service, gratitude and of course yoga and what it really means to practice yoga in every moment. Absolutely amazing program and so beyond grateful for this life changing experience.

Jenessa

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Magical. Pure & True. Transformative. Like a big long hug from both the human and the divine. I attended both the Ayahuasca Retreat and Yoga Teaching Training of Ancestral beginning of this year, as part of my sabbatical. Marco and Caro – and everyone else in the team – create such an incredible journey for all participants with their dedication, skill and love. Very complete, incredibly rich, while staying true to the essence of yoga and plant medicine in its purest form. I’ve had many plant medicine and yoga experiences, but this deep and carefully supported dive in gorgeous natural surroundings is unsurpassed for me. The sense of community and family is still tangible – I can always return here. Both the retreat and training were unforgettable life experiences for me. Looking back, I’m so grateful that I chose this – for me. If your heart calls you to either one (or both), do answer it – for you.

Mick

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Caro and Marco created a truly beautiful space for healing, self-discovery, and deep transformation. Throughout the training, they shared so many valuable tools and teachings that continue to support me on my personal journey and as a yoga teacher.

Marina

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Ancestral Academy’s yoga teacher training hosted at Brees in Santa Veronica was a phenomenal experience! Professionally, thoughtfully, kindly, and holistically curated from beginning to end (and beyond), Carolina and Marco are wonderful leaders in the yoga teacher training space. If you are someone who will show up for yourself and for those around you, I wholeheartedly recommend Ancestral Academy.

Laurel

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I wholeheartedly recommend the 200RYT yoga retreat by Ancestral Academy — An absolutely amazing experience that touched every aspect of my being. From the physical body to the mind and, most importantly, the spirit, this retreat left an indelible mark that continues to resonate within me. Reflecting on my time at the retreat, I am filled with profound gratitude for the enriching experiences and the deep connections forged with fellow participants and teachers.

Lena

Practice With Us

20-Minute Morning Yoga Sadhana for Focus & Energy

This practice combines conscious movement, pranayama, Kapalabhati, energising kriyas, and a short meditation. Sadhana is a sacred practice, traditionally performed as a morning ritual to cultivate awareness, discipline and a deeper connection with yourself.

55-Minute Hatha Kriya Kundalini Yoga | Warrior of the Light

This practice builds strength and raises your energy. Warrior of the Light is the first sequence in the Ancestral Series: a full-body class that combines classical Hatha asana, Kriya practices, and Kundalini energy work, with Crow Pose as the peak posture.

There’s Room in the Circle

The next group is forming.
Come find out what happens by day three.

Contact

Don’t hesitate to reach out to us!
We are happy to hear from you!

Email

info@ancestralretreats.com

Phone

+49 16093854531

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