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Winter Escape Holiday Retreat – Cristiane Machado

The holidays are supposed to feel magical. So why do most of us cross into January feeling worse than when we started?

 

The rushing. The overcommitting. The smile-through-it-all exhaustion. By the time December ends, you’re not restored. You’re depleted.

 

What if this year was different?

 

Join Cristiane at Anamaya Resort for a week designed to actually nourish you. Move through curated workshops, sacred cacao ceremony, and heart-opening yoga on an open-air deck above the Pacific. Or settle into a hammock with a good book and let the jungle do the work. There is no wrong way to be here.

 

You’ll close out the year feeling clear, restored, and genuinely excited about what’s next.

 

This is the holiday you actually deserve. Book your spot today.

Flower Divider at Anamaya Resort

“I can’t say enough positive words to describe my stay at Anamaya. The place itself is gloriously beautiful. The staff are caring, warm, attentive and kind. The food was delicious, creative, healthy and satisfying. The spa services are remarkable. The two yoga decks are so beautiful. There are many fun day trips to choose from… it doesn’t get much better than this.” – Karen

 

Retreat Dates:

Dec 19 – 26, 2026

RETREAT DETAILS

Design Your Perfect Week: Your retreat, your way. Join yoga classes, book spa treatments, explore adventures… or do nothing but rest by the pool. Everything is optional and paid at checkout, so you can decide what feels right each day.

Save $30: Book our 10 Yoga Class Pack for $150 when you reserve your stay (discount only available at booking, not upon arrival).

Other options available: We also offer many adventurous excursions and spa services.
Surf lessons • Zipline canopy tour • Bioluminescence boat trip • Tortuga Island snorkeling • Cooking demo • Salsa dancing • Waterfall hikes • Bodywork • Biohacking & Wellness Therapies.

Rates for Retreat

Base Rates:  This includes 7 nights of accommodations and all meals.  50% paid as a deposit & 50% on arrival. 

Occupancy Type
Dorm
Triple
Queen Double
King Double (or two twins)
Queen Single
King Single
$1,395
$1,645
$1,695
$1,995
$2,395
$2,695

*The base rates are per person and don’t include yoga classes, workshops, excursions or sales tax.

Cristiane Link at Anamaya Resort
Some places don't just take your breath away. They give it back.

The Infinite Possibilities Workshop

Join  Cristiane Machado, for the transformative “7 Principles of Infinite Possibilities Workshop.” This workshop combines the profound teachings of the Chakra system with the empowering principles of infinite possibilities.

During this workshop, you will dive deep into the seven chakras, understanding their significance and how they influence various aspects of your life. Together, we will explore practical exercises and engage in insightful discussions to help you tap into the limitless potential within you.

Through a combination of theory and experiential learning, you will discover how to align your chakras and harness their energy to manifest your desires and create a life of abundance and fulfillment. My passion for empowering individuals will guide you through this journey of self-discovery and transformation.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the depths of your being, unlock your true potential, and embrace the infinite possibilities that await you. Join me, Cristiane Machado, for the “7 Principles of Infinite Possibilities Workshop” and embark on a life-changing experience.

Investment is $175 – working materials included

 

Z-Fit Movement Workshop

This movement class based on self expression and the unlocking of our hips.

The music is international and the moves are simple and tantalizing. This is for everyone – even the non dancers – to get a fantastic workout that does not feel like a workout. It is a FUN, EASY and ENJOYABLE way to connect with our own bodies and one another with no attachment to performance. It is an invitation to LET IT GO and FEEL the sounds as we move! It is an opportunity to meet yourself exactly where you are and LOVE it!!!

Investment is $15

 

The Alchemy of Breath: A 90-Minute Journey

During this special workshop, discover the sacred power within you… your breath. This portal to presence guides you from reaction to creation, offering profound self-understanding and regulation. Walk away with practical techniques to weave magic into your daily life once you’re back at home.

Investment is $95

 

Cacao Ceremony

Heart-opening ritual with sacred medicine

“Chocolate is a divine, celestial drink, the sweat of the stars, the vital seed, divine nectar, the drink of the Gods.”
— Antonio Lavedán, Spanish Army Surgeon, 1796

Cacao isn’t just chocolate. It’s medicine. Known as Theobroma cacao, “Food of the Gods” – this ceremonial-grade cacao is sourced from the BriBri Tribe of Costa Rica and prepared with intention, reverence, and ritual.

Rich in magnesium, antioxidants, and anandamide (the “bliss molecule”), cacao opens the heart, quiets the mind, and reconnects you to your truest self.

What to expect:
Cristiane will guide you through a traditional ceremony rooted in Mayan and Aztec wisdom. You’ll sit in circle, sip blessed cacao, and be led through a meditative journey that clears the mind, opens the voice, and softens the heart.

Some people cry. Some laugh. Some feel tingling energy rise through their body. Many describe it as liberation.

There are no expectations here… only an invitation to feel what’s been waiting beneath the surface.

Investment is $50

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Cristiane Machado

Cristiane Machado, a Brazilian-born citizen of the Universe, is a passionate advocate for reconnecting with our divine essence and collective consciousness through therapeutic tools. After moving to the USA in 1999 and attending the Florida School of Massage, Cristiane embarked on a transformative journey that deepened her connection to energy work, yoga, and meditation—practices that reignited her spiritual awakening.

A dreamer at heart, Cristiane envisions a world of equality and community, where everyone is valued beyond societal labels. As a bodyworker, 200-hour yoga guide specializing in Hatha Yoga, and facilitator of well-being, she creates safe spaces for growth and transformation. Cristiane’s journey led her to Montezuma, Costa Rica, where she continues to guide others in reawakening their divinity through yoga retreats, sacred cacao circles, and her YogaLoka Project.

Cristiane’s teaching philosophy centers on Yoga as a lifelong practice, a path to self-knowledge, acceptance, and inner peace. She believes in the power of connecting breath, physical effort, and observation to achieve well-being and heal old patterns. Her inclusive teaching style blends Hatha, Yin, and laughing yoga, making the practice accessible to all. Cristiane’s greatest joy is helping her students take their yoga practice off the mat and into the world, fostering kindness and connection.

“This trip really exceeded all expectations. The place is as beautiful as the pictures would suggest! Cristiane was awesome, and provided options for all levels. Nearby activities (zipline, beach, surfing, etc.) fun and easy to get to. The food was delicious, and the kitchen asked each of us our preferences and provided accordingly. I’d love to come back and spend another week soon!” – Phil

Our Holiday and New Years retreats are two of the most popular weeks of the year to stay at Anamaya. Join us in one of the happiest countries in the world – it’s the perfect way to end (or begin) another year.
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