Vinyasa Vibes: Panama 2027

A week of yoga, breath, rest and adventure in Bocas del Toro.

Join Matthew Armington and Debbie Jones for a tropical wellness retreat at Bluff Beach, March 21–27, 2027. Expect daily practice, nourishing meals, beach time, nature, community, and space to reset without needing to over-schedule yourself.

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People sitting on the beach facing the ocean during sunset, practicing meditation or yoga with a cloudy sky overhead.

WHY WE’RE GOING BACK

After our first retreat at Bluff Beach, we knew this was a place worth returning to.

There is something about being there — the ocean, the jungle, the slower pace, the meals shared together, and the space between practices — that gives you room to breathe a little differently.

This retreat is designed to offer both structure and freedom. Each day will include opportunities to practice, move, breathe, meditate, rest, explore, and connect with the group. Some sessions will be active and breath-led. Others will be quieter, slower, and more restorative.

You do not need to be an advanced student to come. The practices will be guided with clear instruction, options, and room to work at your own pace.

The goal is not to fill every hour or force a reset. It’s to step out of your normal rhythm long enough to feel what becomes available when you have space, support, and time to return to yourself.

A yoga class taking place in a rustic, open-air studio in Panama with natural wood interior and string lights. The instructor is demonstrating a pose while students lie on their backs in a bridge pose on yoga mats.

A SAMPLE DAY

No two days have to look exactly the same, but the rhythm of the retreat is simple: morning practice, shared meals, open time and an optional afternoon session before dinner.

Example Itinerary

  • 6:30AM — Sunrise meditation

  • 7:30AM — Morning yoga practice

  • 9:00AM — Breakfast

  • Late morning/afternoon—Beach, pool, massage, excursions, or personal time.

  • 12:30PM — Lunch

  • 4:00PM — Afternoon yoga session

  • 5:30 PM — Downtime before dinner

  • 6:30PM — Dinner

  • Evening — Free time, group connection, or early rest

Everything on the schedule is an invitation. You can join the full day, take space when you need it, or shape the week around what feels most supportive.

Empty swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants and thatched umbrellas under a partly cloudy sky.
Monkey sitting among green leaves and vines on a tree trunk in a jungle.
Long wooden outdoor dining table with chairs and a vase of flowers, on a covered porch surrounded by greenery.
A young monkey sitting in a tree eating green leaves, surrounded by green leaves and branches.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Your retreat package includes the core pieces of the week, so once you arrive in Bocas del Toro, most of the experience is taken care of.

  • 6 days of accommodations at Bluff Beach Retreat Center

  • Daily yoga, breathwork, meditation and more with Debbie and Matt

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by a private chef.

  • Locally sourced meals with options for most dietary needs when shared in advance

  • One 60-minute massage

  • Roundtrip airport transfers between Bocas del Toro “Isla Colón” International Airport and Bluff Beach Retreat

  • Access to the retreat property, pool, beach, and shared spaces

  • Time for rest, personal space, group connection, and optional adventures

A person standing at the shoreline holding a surfboard with ocean waves crashing onto the sandy beach.
A sloth hanging upside down from a tree branch surrounded by green leaves.

A few parts of the trip are handled separately so you can choose the travel plans, extras, and experiences that work best for you.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

  • Flights to and from Panama

  • Travel between Panama City airports, if needed

  • Optional excursions

  • Additional massages or bodywork over 60 minutes

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • Staff gratuities

  • Travel insurance

  • Personal purchases or additional transportation outside of scheduled retreat transfers

  • Hotel room with bed, pillows, wooden headboard, lamps, and an open door leading to a balcony with chairs and greenery outside.
  • A bathroom with a wooden-framed mirror above a white sink and a vase of colorful flowers on the left, and a tiled shower area with a handheld showerhead on the right.
  • A bedroom with a wooden four-poster bed, nightstands with lamps, and a person walking past the bed in a room with wooden floors and wooden slatted room dividers.
  • View of a swimming pool surrounded by lush green tropical plants and trees, seen from a wooden deck with railings.
  • Open-air wooden porch with tropical-themed cushioned seating, wooden tables, and chairs, overlooking lush green trees.
  • A small wooden house surrounded by lush tropical plants and trees, with a pathway leading up to the entrance and a balcony with a table and chairs.
  • Women participating in a yoga class outdoors under a wooden roof, surrounded by lush green trees, with yoga mats and water bottles.
  • A wooden outdoor dining table with a vase of colorful flowers, surrounded by wooden chairs on a porch with lush green trees in the background.
  • Swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants and trees, with lounge chairs and thatched umbrellas, under a partly cloudy blue sky.
  • Aerial view of a tropical beach with green trees, sandy shore, and ocean waves.

ACCOMODATIONS & PRICING

Choose the room option that fits your budget, comfort level, and travel style. All packages include 6 nights accommodations, 3 local sourced meals per day, morning meditations, breathwork, 2 daily yoga classes , retreat programming, a 60-minute massage and access to the full Bluff Beach Retreat property.

Early Bird pricing is available for a limited time.

Shared-bed discounts of $200 per person are available in private rooms for two guests booking together.

Trpl Room

$2,495 per person

1 ROOM w/ 3 BEDS LEFT!

A great option for guests who want the most accessible price point without missing any part of the experience. Triple rooms are best for easygoing travelers who feel comfortable sharing space and want to keep the retreat more budget-friendly.

Best for: solo travelers open to community, friends traveling together, and guests who want the lowest entry price.

There’s really not too much time spent in the rooms outside of sleeping and showering.

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Dbl Room

$2,895 per person

1 ROOM w/ 2 BEDS LEFT!

Shared rooms are a comfortable middle-ground option for guests who want a little more space while still sharing accommodations. This is a great fit for solo travelers open to being paired with a roommate, or for two friends traveling together.

Best for: solo travelers, friends traveling together, guests who want a balance of comfort and value.

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Prvt Room

$3,295 per person

SOLD OUT

SHARED BED OFFER:
If two guests book together and choose to share one bed in an eligible private room, pricing is reduced to by $200 per person!

Private rooms are ideal for guests who want their own space to fully rest, recharge, and settle in. These rooms offer more privacy and are a great choice if having personal space is an important part of your retreat experience.

Best for: guests who value privacy, light sleepers, guests wanting a more spacious and quiet stay.

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Prvt Suite

$3,495 per person

SOLD OUT

SHARED BED OFFER:
If two guests book together and choose to share one bed in the suite, pricing is reduced to by $200 per person!

The Premium Private Suite is our most elevated accommodation option on the property. It is ideal for the guest who wants the most spacious and private stay available.

Best for: guests wanting the highest level of comfort, privacy, and premium accommodations.

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All bedrooms feature high powered ceiling fans, and screened in windows with plenty of ventilation and air flow (it actually gets cold at night). Your bedroom will be in a casita with 2 - 3 other bedrooms.

All bedrooms share a common kitchen, living area, and outdoor seating area.

A $500 non-refundable / non-transferable deposit is required to hold your spot on the retreat.

A dirt pathway through tropical trees and plants leading to a beach with ocean in the distance.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

You must have a valid passport to travel to Panama. 

Please check your passport expiration date and make sure it is valid for at least 3 months after the end date of your retreat.

For a complete list of recommended but optional routine vaccinations, please visit the CDC’s website for travelers visiting Panama here. 

We are not visiting any areas where malaria or yellow fever are of concern.

Passport & Optional Vaccination Info

All retreats include a $500 non-refundable / non-transferable deposit, which is required to hold your spot on the trip. 

Additional balance payments made are refundable up to 120 days prior to the retreat start date. I (Matt) must receive an email at marmyoga@gmail.com requesting cancellation prior to 9:00PM on this date in order to secure a refund of additional balances paid. The initial $500 deposit remains non-refundable and non-transferable. All balances paid are non-refundable and non-transferable within 120 days of the retreat start date. 

We can only make an exception to these terms if:

  1. The host government forbids us to visit as tourists.

  2. The US government forbids us to travel to the host country as tourists.

If we must further postpone or cancel the trip, all registrants will receive a refund of all deposits.

If you refuse to comply with the entry laws of the host country, region, town, etc; we will not consider this a valid reason for receiving any refund. We will ensure to the best of our abilities that all registrants comply with all then current laws and regulations.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

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