A retreat in Brazil | February 12-20, 2027
The Way of the Heart Women's Retreat
Awakening vitality, wisdom & joy in the Next Chapter of Your Life
Join us for a joyful, holistic journey through body, mind, spirit, nature, and the beauty of Brazil.
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February 12–20, 2027
Location: Mountains near Nova Friburgo + Rio de Janeiro
Group Size: 12–15 women
Come home to your body. Reconnect with your joy. Let Brazil hold the reset.
There are moments in life when something begins to shift.Your body asks for a different kind of care. Your mind asks for quiet. Your spirit asks for beauty, connection, and room to breathe.The Way of the Heart Women’s Retreat was created for women navigating the joys, questions, and transitions of midlife. Set between the peaceful mountain forests outside Rio and the vibrant energy of Rio de Janeiro, this retreat invites you into a week of renewal, movement, nourishment, cultural beauty, and meaningful connection.This is your invitation to pause the demands of daily life and step into a setting where your body can soften, your nervous system can settle, and your next chapter can feel more alive, hopeful, and supported.
“Let this be the moment you pause, breathe, and listen to what your body and spirit have been asking for.”
A retreat for women in the next chapter of life
This retreat is designed primarily for women in their 40s and 50s who are navigating the physical, emotional, and spiritual changes of midlife.You may be moving through hormonal changes, stress, sleep disruption, shifting identity, questions about purpose, or a desire to feel more energized and connected again.You do not need previous yoga or retreat experience. You only need curiosity, openness, and a willingness to give yourself the care and space you may have been giving to everyone else.
This retreat is for you if...
You are navigating the changes of midlife
You want to feel more connected to your body
You are craving rest, beauty, and meaningful connection
You are curious about natural approaches to hormones, sleep, stress, and vitality
You want space to reflect on this next chapter
You want a retreat that feels nourishing, flexible, and joyful
One Retreat. Two Unforgettable Rhythms of Brazil
What You'll Experience During This Retreat
The Way of the Heart blends integrative wellness, yoga, creative expression, cultural exploration, and deep rest.The schedule is intentionally spacious. You will have meaningful practices and sessions each day, with plenty of room for rest, nature, connection, and personal reflection.
During the retreat, you can expect:
Yoga & meditation
Daily practices to move, breathe, and connect with your body and with yourself
Hollistic Wellness
Evidence-based sessions on midlife, hormones, stress, sleep, and more
Creative Expression
Through activities like Theater, free dance, movement & playful self-expression
Nature & Adventure
We'll explore waterfalls, go on hikes, swimming, and exploring beautiful places
Women's Circles
To enhance connection, sharing, and sisterhood in a supportive space.
Brazilian Culture
Enjoy Music, food, city tours, landmarks & vibrant local experiences.
What our days together will look like
7:00 AM - Optional meditation, breathwork
7:45 AM- Morning yoga
9:00 AM- Breakfast
10:30 AM- Women's wellness session
12:30 PM- Lunch
1:30 PM- Free time, swimming, rest, journaling, massage, walks
4:30 PM- Gentle movement or creative practice
6:00 PM- Dinner
7:30 PM- Evening Circle, reflection, connection, free dance
This schedule is intentionally flexible and will be confirmed closer to the retreat.
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You'll Return Home With
- More connection to your body, and its natural rhythms
- Tools for stress regulation and better sleep
- Natural approaches to hormonal balance & vitality
- Renewed joy, creativity, and self-expression
- A deeper sense of support and possibility
Meet Your Facilitators
Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Ana Bugarim brings decades of experience in yoga, movement, mindfulness, theater, and creative self-expression.Ana began teaching Hatha yoga in 1996 and has trained in Bikram Yoga, Dharma Mitra Yoga, and Ana Forrest Yoga. Her work has also been deeply shaped by theater, dance, and the teachings of Angel Vianna, a pioneering Brazilian dancer and movement therapist known for her influence on somatic education.Over the past two decades, Ana has guided students through practices that help them connect more deeply with their bodies, minds, and inner vitality. Her work blends movement, mindfulness, expression, and the joy of embodied living.As a native Carioca, Ana also brings a personal connection to Brazil’s culture, beauty, rhythm, and warmth, offering participants an experience that feels both grounded and authentic.
Jeff “KD” Meyers, MD, LAc, is a physician, licensed acupuncturist, integrative wellness consultant, and educator with more than 25 years of experience in Western and integrative medicine.His work focuses on helping people navigate the different stages of life with greater confidence, vitality, and resilience. He brings together research-informed wellness practices, holistic traditions, mind-body medicine, acupuncture, yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, stress management, and approaches that support long-term health and wellbeing. KD received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and completed post-doctoral training at the University of Pennsylvania. He has taught internationally on topics related to resilience, peak performance, stress regulation, integrative medicine, and the life cycle. His work is rooted in a deep reverence for the body’s capacity to heal, grow, and thrive.
What's Included
Mountain Retreat
- Shared accomodations
- Three meals per day
- Daily yoga and meditation practices
- Wellness sessions
- Creative and movement-based activities
- Nature excursions and local outings
- Transportation between Rio and the mountain retreat location
- Group support and facilitated evening gatherings
Rio Add-On
- Three nights in Rio de Janeiro
- Breakfast and lunch
- Small group city experiences
- Guided cultural exploration
- Visits to selected Rio landmarks and neighborhoods
- Support with the flow of the Rio experience
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Airport transfers at the beginning or end of your trip
- Dinners in Rio
- Personal Expenses
- Optional massage, bodywork, acupuncture, or private consultations
- Pre-retreat or post-retreat accomodations
Reflections from Past Retreat Guests
Investment
Spaces are limited to 12–15 participants.
Mountain Retreat Only
February 12-17, 2026
Early Bird: $2,095
Founding Price: $2,195
Deposit: $500
Early Bird pricing is available until September 30, 2026, or until the first 8 spaces are filled.Final payment is due by November 15, 2026. Registrations made after November 15, 2026 must be paid in full at the time of registration.
Deposit & Cancellation Policy
Deposits:
A deposit is required to reserve your space. Your deposit is fully refundable for 14 days after registration. After 14 days, the deposit becomes non-refundable because retreat center space, hotel rooms, transportation, guides, and program support begin to be reserved. The deposit may be transferred to another qualified participant if you find someone to take your place, subject to approval.
Refunds:
Within 14 days of registration: Full refund, including deposit
After 14 days and until September 30, 2026: Refund minus deposit
October 1–November 15, 2026: 50% refund of amounts paid, excluding deposit
After November 15, 2026: No refunds After November 15, 2026, payments are non-refundable. However, if we are able to fill your space from a waitlist, we may offer a partial refund or credit toward a future retreat, minus any non-refundable costs already incurred.
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Your Brazilian Retreat Awaits
This is a chance to step away from the noise, reconnect with your body, receive meaningful support, and remember the joy that is still available in this chapter of life.
Come for the mountains. Come for Rio. Come for the movement, the wisdom, the rest, the beauty, and the women who will gather beside you.
Most of all, come for yourself.