Sacred Reciprocity - Tena, Ecuador July 7-12, 2026

With Kimberly Dotson, Sofia Lira and Matt Smith

July 8 - 12, 2026

Date and Time Details: July 8-12, 2026

Location: Tena, Ecuador

Address: Via 2A 13, Ecuador

Contact: Good Vibes Yoga
info@goodvibesyogadallas.com
214-914-6450

Add-On Excursions: Forest Secrets and Clay Therapy, Whispering Canyon, Jungle After Dark, Butterfly and Waterfall Adventure, Grand Canyon, Lagoon Adventure, Rafting Half Day, Rafting Full Day

Arrival Date/Logistics: Important: Guests should plan to arrive in Quito by Tuesday, July 7, 2026 for overnight check-in before the retreat begins. Our chartered group bus will depart at 8 a.m. on July 8 to travel together to the retreat venue. Participants are responsible for booking their own airfare to and from Quito. When planning your return travel, please schedule departure flights from Quito on July 12, after 3 p.m. to allow sufficient time for transportation back from the retreat location. We are happy to advise you through this process as your retreat hosts. Accommodations for Dorms/Shared Spaces are listed by price per head. Accommodations for Private Rooms (Double/Triple Occupancies) are listed by totally room price.

  • Forest House — Dorm (Coed) – $1,195.00
  • Forest House — Dorm (Male Only) – $1,195.00
  • Retreat House — Dorm (Female Only) – $1,195.00
  • Retreat House — Wayra – $3,720.00
  • Retreat House — Nina – $4,600.00
  • Forest House — Shared – $1,350.00
  • Retreat House — Allpa – $3,720.00
  • Retreat House — Yaku – $3,500.00
  • Retreat House — Munay – $4,800.00

Please note: To help ensure you make the bus to Tena, all participants are asked to arrive in Quito by July 7, 2026. The first night’s hotel rooms, near the airport, have already been reserved for the group and are included in the retreat price. The four nights of the retreat itself will then be reserved separately through the website.

Step into a jungle sanctuary outside Tena, Ecuador, for Sacred Reciprocity: a Good Vibes Yoga Retreat. Twice-daily yoga with teachers from North and South America, massage, somatic meditation, a sweat lodge, and hands-on chocolate workshops invite you into a living relationship with the Earth. Optional waterfall hikes, culture tours, and river rafting complete this dreamy immersion into nature, ritual, and deep renewal.

You’re invited to step away from the noise of daily life and reconnect—with nature, with community, and with yourself. Surrounded by towering ceibo trees, soft jungle mist, and the vibrant sounds of the rainforest, this retreat offers a peaceful space to rest, recharge, and rediscover what truly matters.

Each day begins and ends with yoga sessions guided by Good Vibes teachers alongside inspiring Ecuadorian instructors. Our classes are designed for all levels—whether you’re brand new to yoga or a longtime student—blending gentle movement, breath-work, and moments of stillness to help you feel grounded and refreshed.

This retreat is about connection, renewal, and good vibes—welcoming anyone who wants to slow down, explore wellness practices, and experience the beauty of the Amazon in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Sample Daily Retreat Schedule 

  • 7:00 AMOptional Sunrise Meditation
    Quiet, guided meditation in the jungle as the forest awakens.

  • 8:00 AMMorning Yoga Practice
    Energizing all-levels yoga with Good Vibes teachers and local guest instructors.

  • 9:00 AMBreakfast
    Fresh, nourishing breakfast with locally sourced ingredients.

  • 10:00 AMOptional Excursions Begin
    Choose your adventure:

    • Waterfall hikes through the rainforest

    • Cultural visits with local communities

    • River rafting on the Napo River

    • Free time for rest, journaling, or spa treatments

  • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMAfternoon Ceremonies & Education

    • Traditional cacao ceremony

    • Temazcal (sweat lodge) purification ritual

    • Sound healing journeys

    • Chocolate-making workshops

    • Talks on local culture, plants, and sustainability

  • 5:00 PMEvening Yoga Practice
    Gentle flow, restorative yoga, or movement for deep relaxation.

  • 6:00 PMDinner
    Community dinner featuring vibrant Ecuadorian-inspired cuisine.

  • 7:30 PM – 9:30 PMEvening Community & Activities
    Free time to unwind, connect with others, or enjoy the peaceful sounds of the forest. Relaxed and optional gatherings such as:

    • Games and social time

    • Live music

    • Guided meditation or breath work

    • Stargazing and evening jungle tours

  • 9:00 PM onwardRest & Integration
    We kindly ask that all shared sleep spaces become quiet areas for guests winding down.
  • 10:00 PM onward – Evening Peace
    We kindly ask that all community spaces become quiet spaces for sleeping guests.

About the Leaders

Kimberly Dotson

Traveling Yogi | Animal Conservation Enthusiast 200HR RYT, Registered Nurse Growing up in Dallas, Kim was always an active youth, gravitating toward activities that required self-discipline and mind-body awareness. Kim felt a huge void when those activities came to a close when she graduated from UT in Austin in 2005. When she moved back to […]

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Sofia Lira

Local Teacher | Cultural Guide Intuitive and empathetic. Anusara, Hatha Yoga & Meditation instructor with 13 years of experience as a Yoga studio owner and full time Yoga teacher in Quito, Ecuador. She has trained in the USA, India, and Ecuador and currently studies Iyengar Yoga, cultivating a deep connection to the therapeutics of Yoga. […]

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Matt Smith

Head Logistics & Operations | Educator 200HR Yoga Teacher Matt Smith serves as the steady, behind-the-scenes anchor for all things logistics and operations, blending strategic planning with a calm, grounded presence that supports the overall Good Vibes Yoga experience. With a strong background in operational management and coordination, Matt ensures that every moving piece—large and […]

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