PURPOSE IN PANAMA
November 10th-16th 2024
Welcome to the Yoga and Adventure Retreat of my dreams at Sansara Resort in Cambutal, Panama!
Join Andrea and escape to paradise at Sansara, Panama’s premier vacation destination. Experience the epitome of luxury and relaxation at Sansara, a retreat that offers a world-class experience.on an 7 day adventure retreat at The Sansara Yoga & Surf Resort in Cambutal, Panama. This balanced retreat offers the perfect pairing between rest, relaxation, meditation, yoga, nature and adventure. Give yourself the gift of time and step away from your day to day busy schedule to nourish and reset your soul.
This intimate retreat strikes the perfect balance of nature, yoga, meditation, journaling, adventure, exceptional cuisine, and luxurious beachfront accommodation. Whether you aim to relax and recharge or flow and let go, this is the ideal place to pause and reconnect with your natural state of bliss and joy. Your days will be filled with yoga, adventure, friendship, surfing, and relaxation. Enjoy a wide array of activities, including surfing, hiking, bike riding, horseback riding, yoga, meditation, and savoring every moment of life.
Allow yourself the space to step away from your everyday busy schedule to nourish and reset your body, mind, and soul.
Situated at the southernmost point of Panama in the Azuero Peninsula, Cambutal is a quaint village in the province of Los Santos, about 6 hours from Panama City. Where jungle-filled mountains meet the sea, this area has been described as a mix between the Wild West and Hawaii—minus the crowds! With empty waves and uninhabited black sand beaches, Cambutal is the perfect destination to escape it all and reconnect with yourself.
Amidst this untouched paradise lies Sansara Resort. With an onsite restaurant and bar, a thatched-roof yoga shala facing the Pacific Ocean, a 5-star spa, and numerous opportunities for daily adventure, this will be a week to cherish.
The Sansara Experience has been mindfully created to inspire and encourage the conscientious traveler to tap into their untouched potential, explore endless possibilities and foster meaningful connections.
Whether you’re a yogi, surfer, adventure seeker or wellness inspired traveler, this sacred space has been created with you in mind. The Sansara collective has been built upon the shared intention of compassion, growth, and unity to deliver the vacation experience you envision.
Location:
Cambutal – Discover One of the Best Surf Spots in Panama
The peaceful Panamanian village of Cambutal is located in the province of Los Santos in the Azuero Peninsula. It is about a five-hour drive away from the capital Panama City, and is situated in the southernmost point of Panama.
Cambutal’s beautiful beaches and mountains provide the ideal setting for a relaxing vacation experience where you will find inspiration from everything that surrounds you.
Fill your days exploring miles of Pacific coastline, enjoying some of the best surfing in Panama, eating delicious meals prepared with fresh local produce, or practicing yoga with the sound of ocean waves guiding your breath.
Cambutal is a special place that will grab your soul and help you build deep connections as you rely on those around you to uphold, support and encourage you to push your limits and reach your potential.
Accommodation:
Designed to inspire serenity and bliss, the zen-like atmosphere encompasses both nature and tranquility throughout the grounds. Steps away from the warm Pacific Ocean, each room is unique and designed to accommodate one to four adults. Perfect for solo traveler’s, couples, or friends.
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All prices are per person and include accommodation, yoga classes, meals, and some retreat activities, plus taxes
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A $800 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot.
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Full balance due by October 1st, 2024
Ranchito {Sold Out}
Bringing the relaxing and revitalizing atmosphere of the beach to this artfully designed loft cabana; Ranchito is the perfect getaway room for friends. Our local artisans of Cambutal have incorporated the traditional techniques of using renewable materials such as clay tiles, local woods and palm leaves to create this special cabana. This spacious room offers the best atmosphere to kick back and relax.
The Ranchito cabana is equipped with two king size beds, which can be converted into four twin size beds, a private terrace facing the luscious tropical vegetation and exotic plants, fine linens, organic bath products, air-conditioning, and a mini bar to keep your refreshments cold.
Prana Deluxe { SOLD OUT }
Our most luxurious suite – PRANA will take your breath away! Awaken from your luxury king bed with soft and sustainable linens to a 180 degree oceanfront view, with abundant natural light.
This cabana is equipped with dual rainfall showers, luxury king bed, direct beach access, fine linens, organic bath products, air-conditioning, large private patio, coffee station, and a mini-bar with refreshments.
Shared Room | $2599 USD/person (1 king or two singles) SOLD OUT
Apana Suite { SOLD OUT}
Highlights of Apana
- PRIVATE PATIO
- RUSTIC ELEGANCE & LUXURY
- OUTDOOR BATHTUB
Apana is the result of finely tuned Sansara style – rustic elegance and the height of beach luxury. True to its namesake, this gorgeous cabana will have your energies rising.
Beautifully landscaped exterior walkways lead to the private entrance of your luxury cabana, where a large floor plan and king size bed look out over the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Take in the sun or swing in a shaded hammock on your private patio, or soak in your own outdoor bathtub as you listen to the sound of the waves crashing only steps in front of your room.
This cabana is equipped with dual rainfall showers, luxury king bed, beach access, expansive private terrace, fine linens, organic bath products, air-conditioning, coffee station, and a mini bar with refreshments.
Shared Room | $2599 USD/person (one king or two singles) SOLD OUT
Ganesh Suite { SOLD OUT }
The Ganesha Oceanfront Suite with unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean features plush comforts for a unique and memorable holiday in Panama.
Shared Room | $2399 USD/ person SOLD OUT
Anahata
Anahata is a Sanskrit word meaning “heart-lotus”; the perfect name for this beachfront cabana, as it is the core of our spirit, nestled in the heart of Sansara.
This tranquil triple bedroom suite is located on the ground floor, and steps away from sinking your toes into the warm black sand. This cabana is equipped with a tastefully designed open concept bathroom, private patio, and outdoor shower to rinse the salt-water away.
Triple | 3 Twin sized beds with private patio $1899 USD per person
Cedro Espino
Cedro Espino is the Spanish name for Spiny Cedar and the perfect name for this tree house inspired second story cabana. Located oceanfront and amongst the treetops, you can enjoy the views from your private balcony; the perfect place to re-establish your connection with nature and watch the sunset paint the sky in a bright array of colors.
Inside your private room, you will find indigenous wood ceilings, beautifully laid slate tiles, all which join together as pieces of art. This room is outfitted with two queen canopy beds, fine linens, organic bath products, air-conditioning, and a mini bar to keep your refreshments cold.
- MAGNIFICENT OCEAN VIEWS
- PRIVATE BALCONY
- INDIGENOUS WOOD CEILINGS
2 Queen beds
Private $2799 US
Double $2299 US per person
Ranchito (one spot left for sharing)
Bringing the relaxing and revitalizing atmosphere of the beach to this artfully designed loft cabana; Ranchito is the perfect getaway room for friends. Our local artisans of Cambutal have incorporated the traditional techniques of using renewable materials such as clay tiles, local woods and palm leaves to create this special cabana. This spacious room offers the best atmosphere to kick back and relax.
The Ranchito cabana is equipped with two king size beds, which can be converted into four twin size beds, a private terrace facing the luscious tropical vegetation and exotic plants, fine linens, organic bath products, air-conditioning, and a mini bar to keep your refreshments cold.
Quad | 4 twin size beds $1799 USD/ per person
Triple | 3 Twin beds $1899 USD / per person
Hanuman { SOLD OUT }
Built with love by our local artisans from Cambutal, the Hanuman cabana is elegant and comfortable, including two handcrafted king sized beds, a large stone and subway tile shower with double sinks, and a huge covered outdoor patio which is right next to the pool and steps away from the Pacific Ocean.
This cabana is a perfect getaway suite for the family or friends of four, as the two king sized beds can be converted into four twin sized beds. You will find inside this beautiful room handcrafted tropical wood ceilings, a handmade drift wood door separating the washroom and suite, and handcrafted drift wood furniture to place your belongings. Peaceful, relaxing, and luxurious are the perfect words to describe what you can expect when lodging in our Hanuman suite.
This private cabana is equipped with handmade organic bath products to soften your skin, high quality linens, air-conditioning, and a mini bar to keep your refreshments cold.
Quad | 4 twin size beds $1999 USD/ per person
Triple | 3 Twin beds $2299 USD / per person
Double | 2 King size beds $2599 USD / per person
Casa ॐ Om { Sold Out }
Highlights of Casa Om
- PRIVATE INFINITY POOL
- HANDMADE FURNITURE
- VAST VIEWS OF THE PACIFIC
The Ultimate Panama has to offer, here at Sansara. Cultivated from a pure love for nature, The Om Suite was designed with luxury and opulence in mind. Located directly on the beach, in front of a protected bay, the suite has unobstructed views of the Pacific and the mountainous lush tropical rainforest of Cambutal. Immerse yourself in your private infinity pool surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and tropical design.
This spacious suite boasts over 700 square feet of handcrafted details that you will love. Carefully curated handmade furniture, enormous glass windows and doors with vast views of the stunning black sand beach with a huge soaker tub and separate marble shower to rinse away the day. A mini bar with an assortment of beverages, Wi-Fi, Turkish bath robes, AC, hot water, sustainable ultra-lux linens and an expansive outdoor private terrace with lounge chairs and hammocks for ultimate relaxation. Treat yourself to the best Panama has to offer.
King or 2 Twins | Double Occupancy $2989 US per person
Casa Zen ~ SOLD OUT
Highlights of Casa Zen
- PRIVATE SALT WATER POOL
- SPA-LIKE BATHROOM
- PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS
Welcome to Casa Zen, an exquisite villa perched up a few meters off the sand and steps away from the gentle waves of the Pacific Ocean. The Ultimate in tropical design, Casa Zen was designed by Mike and Janel Phillips the owners of Sansara to be a place of letting go and relaxation.
Casa Zen sits on the edge of the property at Sansara where you will have complete privacy. Minimal, modern, and deeply serene: Casa Zen is a clean-lined take on traditional Panamanian aesthetics, with expanses of tropical, locally sourced woods, low bespoke furnishings, a cloud-like bed, and natural stone. The large bathroom feels spa like in design with a huge freestanding soaker tub coupled with unsurpassed views of the ocean along with a huge outdoor covered shower with tropical plants and even a huge palm tree growing through the roof. The lower level living and dining open onto a private salt water pool and outdoor living area nestled a tropical garden complete with a private staircase down to arguably one of the most incredible black sand beaches in the world.
King or 2 Twins | Double Occupancy $2999 US per person SOLD OUT
Oh The Food!!
Food lies at the heart of the retreat experience. Sansara offers world-class chefs skillfully transform locally sourced fresh and organic ingredients into mouthwatering, unforgettable meals. Enjoy the freshest farm-to-table meals and a diverse à la carte selection. This is healthy living at its best.
Schedule:
Below is a schedule that will give you a general idea of a day but will also be subject to change depending on the group.
*note some morning there will be surf sessions built into the schedule
- Morning Coffee/Tea & Light Fruit
- Energetic Flow ~each class intentionally themed and curated to explore different areas in the body
- Breakfast (a-la-carte)
- Free-time activities (hop on one of the bikes, or paddle boards, soak up the sun by the ocean, or explore some trails in the national park)
- Afternoon Lunch (a-la-carte)
- Free-time (surf, beach, relax, or get a massage)
- The afternoon classes will be a restorative yin class that focuses on long-held passive postures that will continue to explore where we hold our tension and learning to release
- Dinner & Cocktails
- Ocean dips & star gazing with great company
What is Included:
- 6 nights of luxury accommodations at
Sansara Surf and Yoga Resort
• Twice daily yoga classes overlooking
the Pacific Ocean
• Group transportation to and from
Panama City (recommended hotels) &
Sansara***
• Arrival day dinner
• 3 healthy balanced meals each day
• Departure day breakfast
• 1 Complimentary intro to surf in our
oceanfront yoga shala
• Complimentary use of SUP boards &
cruiser bikes
•Organic spa products in every cabana
• Hypo-allergenic bedding & towels
• Beach bonfire (weather permitting)
• WiFi
• Daily housekeeping
*Note there is one shuttle for retreat pick up & drop off at recommended hotels in Panama City (the old city) pick up is 9 a.m Nov 10th & Drop off is 3:30 p.m Nov 16th
What is Not Included:
• Airfare to Panama City
• Taxi from airport to Panama City Hotel
• Additional excursions, surf school and/or
rentals
• Alcohol
• Snacks, smoothies, juices
• Spa treatments
• Items of personal nature
• Travel insurance (recommended)
• Gratuities
• Hotel in Panama City
REASONS WHY YOU’LL LOVE PANAMA:
1.) UNCROWDED BEACHES
- Uncrowded beaches and local village off the ‘gringo trail’ – finally, beautiful beach towns that aren’t overdeveloped and seething with tourists.
2.) SAFETY AND PEACE OF MIND
- Peace of mind that comes with a safe country with an active and respected police presence (compared to other Central American countries, Panama’s crime ratings are very low). A stable democratic government and economy – no fears of civil uprising, or on the more simple end, knowing you can leave your flip flops on the beach and that they will still be there when you get back
3.) US DOLLARIZED ECONOMY
- Panama began using the US Dollar alongside the Panamanian Balboa shortly after its independence from Colombia in 1903. This means that Panama has a more stable currency, that is less at the whim of rising and falling markets and the socio-economic effects that can follow.
4.) FIRST WORLD MEDICAL FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
- Know you’re in the best of care should something happen, and that you don’t have dodge potholes and carve through dirt roads to get the help when you need it.
5.) LAIDBACK, GENUINE, AND FRIENDLY PEOPLE
- Always willing to help, always with a smile.
6.) UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES
- Including nearby Coiba National Park (greatest diversity of birds & marine life) and the stunning old town of Casco Viejo in Panama City.
7.) THE CULTURAL SOPHISTICATION OF PANAMA CITY
- There’s a huge diversity of museums, parks, shopping, international cuisine and nightlife.
Over the past 20 years, Panama has come into its own more than ever before. Cultural progress is most visible in Casco Viejo, the city’s old town, which has transformed into a stylish hotspot and UNESCO World Heritage Site rolled into one.
— Vogue Magazine8.) PANAMA IS HOME TO SIX INDIGENOUS GROUPS
- The Ngöbe-Buglé, Emberá-Wounaan, Naso (Teribe), Guna (Kuna), Bri Bri, and Bokata. Take a trip to the San Blas islands of the Caribbean and experience the Guna tribe, or up jungle rivers to the Ember.
Picture from my trip to San Blas Islands 2004
9.) ABUNDANT NATURE
- Hike volcanoes in Boquete and witness the beauty of the Pacific and Caribbean oceans from one vantage point
Recommended Hotels In Panama (note shuttle drop off and pick up will be in the old town)
- The Bristol Hotel
- Waldorf Astoria
- Hilton Panama
- La Concordia
- Magnolia Inn
- The Westin
- W Panama
- Le Meridian
- Central hotel in Casco Viejo
- Las Clementinas
Places Of Interest in Panama City:
- Panama Canal
- Ancon Hill
- Metropolitan Park
- Old Town of Casco Viejo
- Frank Gehry Biodiversity Museaum
- Amador Causway
- Cinta Costera
- Charges National Park
- Gamboa Rainforest
Other Places I would recommend to Travel in Panama ( if you have the time):
- Boquete-coffee plantations, Baru Volcano National Park, Los Quetzalas Trial, The lost Waterfalls, whitewater Rafting pn Chiriqui Viejo River
- San Blas Island (cheap flight from Panama City) home of the Kuna Indians
- Red Frog Beach (Isla Basimentos) 10 min boat ride from Bocas
- Bocas Del Toro -hiking through jungles to get to some incredible beaches
- Playa Venoa-one of the most beautiful beaches
- Pearl Islands
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