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Santa Elena

Happy Yoga (Altar de la Dicha, Santa Elena)

Mountain sanctuary for yoga, meditation and silent retreats

Relaxed$$ yoga retreat meditation nature

Happy Yoga Medellín, a school running for 17 years, hosts classes, meditation and one- to five-day silent retreats and immersions at its Altar de la Dicha sanctuary in Santa Elena, about 15 minutes from the international airport. Training programs include kundalini, hatha raja and sound therapy.

Why we love it

  • Day or weekend retreat in the mountains
  • Kundalini and hatha raja yoga
  • Sound sessions with Tibetan bowls

Enjoy it safely

A private rural retreat; arrange transport in advance and bring warm layers for cool mountain nights.

Read the full safety guide

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