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	* [[Yoga]]		* [[Yoga (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Yoga]]
	* [[Religious and Spiritual Organizations]]		* [[Religious and Spiritual Organizations]]
	* [[Montañita]]		* [[Montañita]]

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The Santa Elena Peninsula — particularly the Montañita and Olón area — has a growing wellness and retreat community. The combination of ocean energy, natural beauty, and a relaxed lifestyle attracts meditation practitioners, yoga teachers, and spiritual seekers from across Ecuador and internationally.

== Where to Find Retreats ==

'''Montañita''' is the Peninsula's bohemian heart and has several yoga and meditation-focused guesthouses and retreat centers, particularly on the northern edge of the village and up in the hills.

'''Olón''' — quieter than Montañita, Olón has a more contemplative atmosphere with several yoga and wellness-focused accommodations. The clifftop church ([[Olón Church Mirador]]) and surrounding natural beauty lend a spiritual quality to the location.

'''[[Ayampe Beach|Ayampe]]''' — small, quiet, and increasingly popular with those seeking a genuine retreat away from party scenes. Several small eco-lodges cater to the wellness traveler.

== Types of Retreats ==

* '''Day workshops''' — yoga and meditation workshops run by local studios; check notice boards in Montañita
* '''Weekend retreats''' — 2–3 day immersions typically including accommodation, meals, and multiple sessions
* '''Week-long retreats''' — deeper yoga or silent meditation programs
* '''Self-guided retreats''' — many visitors come to meditate independently, using the natural environment as their retreat backdrop

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== Spiritual Practices Offered ==

* Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, and Ashtanga yoga
* Guided meditation and mindfulness
* Breathwork (pranayama, holotropic breathwork)
* Sound healing (singing bowls, gong baths)
* Cacao ceremonies
* Plant medicine facilitation (check local legal context)

== Finding Retreats ==

Check notice boards in Montañita and Olón hostels, and search social media for "retiro de yoga Ecuador costa" or "meditation retreat Montañita." [[Religious and Spiritual Organizations]] on the Peninsula may also have information.

== See Also ==
* [[Yoga]]
* [[Religious and Spiritual Organizations]]
* [[Montañita]]
* [[Olón Beach]]
* [[Olón Church Mirador]]
* [[Ayampe Beach]]

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