Root to Rise Brazil Yoga Retreat ☀️

Nov 6–12, 2026 | Itamambuca Beach, São Paulo

📍Moksha Surf Yoga Villas

If you’ve been craving sunshine, ocean air, meaningful movement, and a week that actually feels alive… this is your invitation!

I’m Brazilian, and this retreat is happening in a place I used to go to almost every other weekend with family and friends before moving to the US in 2018. Think beginner surf lessons, hiking to waterfalls, kayaking along the river to the beach, exploring hidden islands by boat, shared meals, laughter, connection, and plenty of time to simply be.

For 7 days and 6 nights, we’ll weave together yoga, journaling, meditation, and immersive nature experiences to help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and come back to what actually matters.

Even if you're coming alone and don’t know anyone yet, you’ll be welcomed into a space that’s real, warm, and genuinely human!

Our week together will have some days more adventurous, others slower and more spacious.

Mornings begin with yoga and mindfulness to ground into the day, followed by a nourishing breakfast, and throughout the week, we’ll explore the beauty of Itamambuca and the surrounding coastline with waterfall hikes, a beginner-friendly surf lesson, kayaking along the river to the beach, and a full day on the water exploring islands and hidden coastal spots.

We’ll also gather for a Root to Rise self-discovery workshop, a guided space to pause, reflect, journal, and reconnect with what feels true for you right now.

Afternoons are intentionally open. Time to enjoy the river just steps from the villa, nap, walk or bike to the beach or waterfall, book an extra massage, hop on an Uber to another nearby beach, walk into the village for a snack, coffee, or ice cream, or simply lie in a hammock and let yourself slow down.

Evenings bring a mix of yin and restorative yoga, shared meals, a few dinners out in town, stargazing, and meaningful conversations around the fire.

We’ll close the week with a Root to Rise celebration together, followed by a gentle final morning practice and one more breakfast before heading back home.

Moksha Surf Yoga Villas sits in the heart of Itamambuca, surrounded by lush Atlantic rainforest, just a short walk from the beach and with a peaceful river flowing right behind the property. It’s the kind of place where people naturally slow down without even trying, where the sound of birds, ocean air, and the forest around you create an atmosphere that feels calm, grounded, and easy to settle into.

The space is designed for connection, rest, movement, and time in nature. You can expect open-air spaces, a spacious yoga shala, cozy corners to journal or relax, and that feeling of being close to the elements while still comfortable and cared for.

Rooms feel cozy and airy, with comfortable beds, soft pillows, natural light pouring in, private bathrooms, ceiling fans, and greenery all around, inviting you to slow down and take in the jungle views.

Many previous guests describe the place as a lot more than just accommodation. The hosts, Andre and Andreia, are known for making everyone feel genuinely welcomed, and the whole space carries a calm, welcoming atmosphere where you can reset, recharge, and reconnect while still being close to the beach and village life.

This is a small retreat on purpose, with a maximum of 8 people, so it stays intimate, grounded, and easy to feel at home in. The group is usually a mix of people in their late 20s to early 40s, and most guests come solo, though friends or family are always welcome too.

Yoga and surf sessions are open to all levels. If you’ve never tried before, you’ll be supported and guided step by step. And if you already have a practice, you’ll have space to deepen your experience and explore new layers of the practice.

Some people come for adventure, others for rest, others for clarity, or simply to spend time in nature, get to know a new country and culture, and step into a different rhythm for a few days.

During free time, if you feel like being social, there will always be someone to walk to the beach with, grab a coffee, or explore the village, including me. And if what you need is quiet, a hammock, or a slow afternoon by the river, that’s just as natural here 🙂.

Please plan to fly into São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and arrive on Nov 6th in the morning (from 8:30-10am). Depending on where you’re coming from, you will most likely depart your country on Nov 5th.

Once you land, a group transfer from GRU to Itamambuca is included and will leave in the late morning, so please book flights that land between early morning and around 10 AM to join it comfortably.

We will have one additional afternoon transfer in case of flight delays, so you can still join the group. If you arrive on the 6th later in the evening, or a day later (7th), transportation to the villa will need to be arranged independently and is not included in the retreat price.

If your travel route feels long, you’re welcome to arrive in São Paulo a day earlier to rest, and you can meet our transfer at GRU Airport on Nov 6th at 11 AM to head together to Itamambuca.

The drive to Moksha Surf Yoga Villas takes about 2.5 to 3 hours through beautiful coastline and mountain views, and it’s part of the transition into nature and a slower pace. So enjoy the ride!

In October we’ll have a live Zoom gathering where I’ll guide you through the E-visa process, collect flight details, and share travel tips so you feel clear and prepared.

Watch our 1st Info + Q&A
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Watch our 2nd Info + Q&A
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2:00 PM: Arrival at Moksha Surf Yoga Villas

2:30–3:30 PM: Snack available at your own pace

3:30–6:00 PM: Unwind time + 30min massage sessions available (sign-up upon arrival) *included in your package

6:00–7:00 PM: Group dinner

7:00–8:00 PM: Welcome circle & intention setting

8:00-9:00 PM: Snack available at your own pace

7:30–9:00 AM: Yoga & mindfulness session

9:00–10:30 AM: Group breakfast

11:00–12:30 PM: Transfer to Prumirim Waterfall (10 min drive + 10 min walk)

1:00–2:30 PM: Group lunch

2:30–6:00 PM: Free afternoon for rest, beach, or exploring

6:00–7:30 PM: Group dinner
7:30–8:30 PM: Yin/Restorative Yoga
8:30 PM: Stargazing & bonfire gathering (optional)

7:30–9:00 AM: Yoga & mindfulness session

9:00–10:30 AM: Group breakfast

11:00–12:30 PM: Self-Discovery Workshop | Root to Rise

1:00–2:30 PM: Group lunch

2:30–5:30 PM: Free afternoon for rest, beach, or exploring

5:30–6:15 PM: Yin Yoga & Nervous System Reset

6:30–9:00 PM: Transfer & Group Dinner Out in Ubatuba Town (*dinner not included)

7:30–9:00 AM: Yoga & mindfulness session

9:00–10:00 AM: Group breakfast

10:30 AM–1:00 PM: Surf lesson

1:00–2:30 PM: Group lunch

2:30–6:00 PM: Free afternoon for rest, beach, or exploring

6:00–7:30 PM: Group dinner

7:30–8:30 PM: Yin/Restorative Yoga

8:30 PM: Stargazing & bonfire gathering (optional)

7:30–8:00 AM: Yoga & mindfulness session

8:00–9:00 AM: Group breakfast

9:30 AM–5:00 PM: Full-day boat ride - swimming in crystal-clear water, island hopping, and a beachside lunch stop (*lunch not included)

5:00–6:00 PM: Rest and chill time

6:00–7:30 PM: Group dinner

7:30–8:30 PM: Yin/Restorative Yoga (optional)

8:30 PM: Stargazing & bonfire gathering (optional)

7:30–9:00 AM: Yoga & mindfulness session

9:00–10:30 AM: Group breakfast

11:00 AM–12:30 PM: Kayak along the calm Itamambuca River

1:00–2:30 PM: Group lunch

2:30–4:30 PM: Free time for rest, beach, or exploring

4:30–5:30 PM: Closing Circle & Root to Rise Celebration

6:00–8:00 PM: Walk to Group Dinner Out in Itamambuca Village (*dinner not included)

8:00–9:00 PM: Stargazing & bonfire gathering (optional)

8:00–9:00 AM: Gentle yoga

9:00–10:00 AM: Group breakfast

10:00–11:00 AM: Free time for packing, beach/river goodbyes, or chilling at the villa

11:00 AM: Check-out & luggage ready for departure

11:30 AM: Transfer departs for GRU Airport

*Estimated arrival at GRU based on traffic conditions