Island Yoga Retreats in Nicaragua

Set between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Nicaragua is known for its colourful colonial cities, dramatic volcanoes, jungles and beautiful beaches with great surf. Not as developed as its neighbour Costa Rica, Nicaragua’s wellness scene has been thriving in recent years yet still retains an unspoilt and authentic feeling. Here are some suggestions if you’d like to develop your practice on one of Nicaragua’s wild and beautiful islands.

Jicaro Private Island, Las Isletas

Hidden away on a private island among Lake Nicaragua’s Las Isletas, just a short boat ride from the UNESCO World Heritage City of Granada, Jicaro is an ideal destination for people who want to reconnect with themselves and nature. Daily yoga classes are available for guests at the lodge’s yoga deck, which looks out over the lake and towards Mombacho Volcano.

Yoga retreats are also organized from time to time at Jicaro, combining exceptional yoga experiences with opportunities to learn about the destination and its culture and even help teach yoga to the local school children.

Isleta El Espino, Las Isletas

Another of Lake Nicaragua’s Las Isletas is Isleta El Espino, a private island ecolodge located just minutes away from Granada’s bustling and historic colonial city. Yoga classes are led on the deck overlooking the tranquil waters of Lake Nicaragua. Having only five rooms allows for a personalized experience, and in addition to yoga, there’s an array of activities available, including hiking, fishing, water sports and horseback riding.

Yemaya Island Hideaway, Little Corn Island

Or disconnect from it all at Yemaya Island Hideaway in Nicaragua’s off-the-beaten-path Corn Islands, a couple of amazingly pretty islands off the country’s Caribbean coast. A barefoot beachfront hideaway nestled on the pristine northern tip of Little Corn Island, Yemaya holds daily group classes with private yoga classes on request. At just under three kilometres in size with no motorized vehicles, enjoy the simple pleasures of island life, with magical jungle beaches providing the perfect environment for detoxing mind, body and spirit with some relaxing yoga sessions!

El Pital, Ometepe Island

Open to all levels, participate in yoga classes at El Pital while you experience living in the tropical jungles of Nicaragua’s Ometepe Island. And if you like chocolate – you’re in luck. El Pital is also home to a chocolate factory producing organic, high-quality, tree-to-bar chocolate. Guests can learn all about the process of how the chocolate is made by joining a tour, including that all-important chocolate tasting!

Choose from a range of unique accommodations suitable for every budget, from affordable dorm rooms to private cabanas immersed in the jungle.