SENDA LOTO
Senda Loto is a meditation and yoga retreat center in the Sierra Nevada of Colombia — “the Heart of the World” — offering silent and semi-silent retreats. Surrounded by jungle, mountains, and rivers, we provide a peaceful and comfortable space open to people of all backgrounds — no particular beliefs or religious affiliation required. Here meditation and yoga are not simply practiced, but lived.
Our programs teach Shamatha (calm abiding) and Vipassana (insight) meditation as taught in the Dudjom Tersar lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, supported by Hatha yoga and breathwork. Periods of noble silence alternate with optional moments of connection — a rhythm to turn inward, rest deeply, and reconnect with yourself, nature, and a small group of like-minded seekers.
“The best place on earth to heal, train your mind, and connect with the most powerful territory: la Sierra Nevada.” – Ana Aponte
Only 10 guests/week · 4.8 ★ 145 Google reviews · From $1,080 USD
Pema is a yogi with over 15 years of dedicated study and practice, particularly in Iyengar Yoga and the Dzogchen tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. He has studied with renowned teachers including the Dalai Lama, Dzongsar Khyentse, and his guru, Loppon Jigme Rinpoche.
Losing both parents in childhood, followed by the loss of his inheritance, revealed the fragile nature of worldly security at an early age. While music became a refuge and eventually led to a successful international career, the deeper questions that had accompanied him since childhood remained unanswered. During a profound personal crisis, a deep realization of the impermanent nature of thoughts, emotions, and experience transformed the direction of his life. He left behind his career and possessions to devote himself fully to meditation, spending the next fifteen years in Tibetan temples, retreat, study, and practice.
Pema founded Senda Loto in the Sierra Nevada and La Casa De Loto in Guatapé to bring the depth of traditional Buddhist retreat practice into settings accessible to lay practitioners.
Look beyond appearances and recognize your inherent clarity. This immersive retreat centers on Shamatha and Vipassana meditation from the Dudjom Tersar lineage. The practice is supported by daily Hatha yoga, pranayama, Q&A sessions, and noble silence, creating the best conditions for inner stillness and insight to naturally unfold. Ideal for those who wish to deepen and stabilize their meditation practice.
"Absolutely wonderful experience in stillness. An excellent teacher who encouraged and challenged us." – James Seller
Reconnect with yourself in the serene beauty of the Sierra Nevada. This week-long retreat offers a supportive space to soften tension, settle the mind, and reconnect with a more natural sense of clarity through the practice of Shamatha (calm abiding) meditation, Hatha and Yin yoga, pranayama, and a mindful day hike in Tayrona National Park. Ideal for beginners and anyone seeking a gentler, more restorative retreat.
"A great experience for beginners, to create a foundation for meditation and yoga." – Peter Feser
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