Discovering Ecuador’s Andes & Amazon
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What's Not Included
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International flights, airport taxes and extra baggage
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Hotel city tax
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Hotel early check-in and late check-out
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Meals not mentioned in the program
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Entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities
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Personal expenses
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Travel insurance
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Tips for porters, guide and driver - the value of the tip is up to the client
Thursday - Wednesday (6 nights, 7 days)
Quito - Cotopaxi National Park - Cayambe - Otavalo -
Ilumán - Papallacta - Kuyana Island
In September 2026, we’ll journey to a land where the Andes rise to meet the clouds and the Amazon flows with the current of ancient life. Ecuador is not a typical tourist stop — it’s a place of breathtaking contrast, home to people who have lived in harmony with the Earth for generations. Here, the spirit of ahimsa (non-harming) and santosha (contentment) are not philosophies, but lived realities.
This retreat will be a return to simplicity — to stillness, to awe, to the essence of yoga itself. We’ll practice in sacred natural spaces, learn from indigenous perspectives, and explore what it means to live in alignment with the natural world.
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To make this extraordinary journey accessible and seamless, I’ve partnered with Fit4Travel, a trusted travel company that handles logistics, payments, and travel protections so I can focus fully on what I love: crafting meaningful, soul-centered experiences. Working with them allows us to travel more safely, with flexible payment options and professional coordination behind the scenes — while keeping our retreats authentic, intentional, and deeply personal.
What's Included
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6 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners
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Daily Yoga Sessions
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Guided City Tour of Quito
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Cleansing Ritual at Local Market
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Cotopaxi Volcano Hike
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Visit to Imbabura Province and Otavalo Market
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Andean Cleansing Ceremony
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Amazonian Exploration
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Cooking Class with Amazonian Ingredients
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Tree Planting Activity
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One round-trip group airport transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle
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Transportation throughout the program in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver/guide
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Transfers and tours with an English-speaking guide
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Entrance fees, road tolls, VAT
​ABOUT THE RETREAT:
SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2026
About the Teacher:
Jessica Lohrey
Yoga Therapist, Nature Lover, and Lifelong Student
Jessica Lohrey is a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT), teacher, and experienced retreat leader with over two decades of experience studying and teaching yoga as a path of healing, transformation, and spiritual connection. She is the founder of Oxford Community Yoga and serves as Director of Tree of India School of Yoga.
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Jessica holds a B.A. in Zoology and began her professional life as a naturalist and environmental educator—guiding others in exploring the wonders of the natural world. Her early immersion in nature studies continues to shape her work as a yoga teacher, where she emphasizes the deep interconnection between nature, body, and spirit.
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She approaches each retreat as a rare opportunity for people to step away from the noise of everyday life and rediscover a more grounded, intentional, and inspired way of being.
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Known for her depth, warmth, and clarity, Jessica creates nurturing spaces where people feel safe to explore, reflect, and grow. She is a lifelong student and spiritual seeker devoted to both the inner and outer landscapes—and to helping others come home to themselves.
