Yoga, meditation, sacred music and plant-based food in a beachfront ecovillage, with an English translator by your side.
About Unah
Unah is a retreat center inside Piracanga Ecovillage, on the Maraú Peninsula in Bahia. Here, spiritual practice, community life and nature are part of the same day. More than 2,500 people have joined our 7-day retreat, and 97% would recommend it.
Why Brazil, and why here:
Retreat center
Unah is a living retreat center inside Piracanga, a pioneer ecovillage in ecological living. Sustainability, community and spirituality are practiced every day, not just talked about.
Location
Getting here is simple, and the journey is part of the experience.
By the time you arrive, the city already feels far away.
Accommodation
Our accommodations were built with natural materials and integrated into the landscape, facing the river and the sea. Simple, comfortable and quiet.
Choose what fits your stay, from private suites to shared dorms.
All rooms include:
Vegan food
All meals are served at Karuh, our 100% plant-based restaurant by the ocean.
Local, seasonal ingredients and no processed food. Even guests who have never eaten vegan are surprised.
Unah Retreat
Our signature program, the Unah Retreat (Imersão Unah in Portuguese), happens every week. It is a journey of reconnection designed to bring clarity, presence and purpose.
A personal English translator is included, so language is never a barrier.
Who it's for
For anyone who wants to slow down, reconnect with nature and live a week of practice in a sustainable ecovillage.
🌿 Connection with Nature: river and ocean baths, barefoot walks on the sand, starry skies at night.
🌿 Experiences of reconnection: sunrise yoga, circular dances, regenerative food, and new friendships.
🌿 A conscious lifestyle: ecological practices, deeper relationships, and a sustainable routine in an ecovillage in Bahia.
🌿 Self-discovery in practice: experiences that expand your worldview and transform your habits.
🚫 You don’t value diversity: here, all cultural and spiritual expressions are respected.
🚫 You practice discrimination: whether based on race, gender, religion, origin, or social class.
🚫 You rely on alcohol or substances to relax: our invitation is to connect in a natural way.
🚫 You are undergoing psychiatric treatment or chemical dependency recovery: we are not structured to offer support at this time, but you are welcome once your process is complete.
Retreat calendar
Besides the Unah Retreat, we host guest retreats all year: meditation, yoga, dance, art and holistic healing, led by facilitators from Brazil and abroad.
Community
To live in harmony with Nature at Piracanga Ecovillage, we follow some simple agreements that are part of our sustainable way of life:
Conventional hygiene products (shampoo, soap, toothpaste) contain chemicals that pollute the groundwater.
That’s why you will receive a 100% biodegradable kit upon arrival, and you can also purchase other items at the Plante! lab, which produces excellent local and ecological products.
Alcohol is neither sold nor consumed in Piracanga.
Smoking is only permitted on the beach or at the coconut grove next to the ecovillage.
Trash must be clean, dry, separated, and taken to selective collection.
Organic waste is composted, helping to regenerate the soil.
Pets are not allowed. Here live monkeys, armadillos, lizards, and hundreds of bird species, and it is essential to preserve this free and diverse ecosystem.
Some bathrooms near the mangrove use a dry toilet system without water, which generates natural fertilizer for the soil. Other rooms have conventional bathrooms.
Our energy comes from the sun. Some high-consumption equipment (hair dryers, straighteners, irons, CPAP machines, heaters) cannot be used.
We also ask that you charge your electronic devices during the day, making the most of the sun’s abundance.
FAQ
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No. Unah is not affiliated with any religion. Our main path of reconnection is living in harmony with Nature, through daily practices such as yoga, meditation and music.
No. The Unah Retreat includes a personal English translator, and our team speaks English. Many guests come from abroad and feel at home from the first day.
It is our signature 7-day program in Piracanga, with yoga, meditation, rituals, sacred music and experiences in nature. It happens every week. Discover the Unah Retreat.
Eco-accommodation, three plant-based meals a day, more than 20 activities, a personal English translator and a biodegradable hygiene kit. Optional therapies are also available. See all details.
Fly to Ilhéus (IOS), then take a transfer of about two hours by car and a short boat crossing to Piracanga. We help you organize it. How to get to Piracanga.
Yes. Many of our guests come alone. The ecovillage is a welcoming and safe place, and friendships form quickly during the week.
No previous experience is required. Our retreats welcome beginners and experienced practitioners alike, with facilitators guiding every step in a safe and inclusive way.
Private suites, cabins and shared dorms, all built with natural materials and close to nature. Every room includes bed linen, towels, mosquito nets and hot water.
Wi-Fi is available at specific times and areas, and there is no mobile signal in the ecovillage. Many guests find this is part of the rest.
Light clothes, swimwear, a reusable bottle and a good book. Only biodegradable products are allowed in Piracanga: you receive a kit on arrival and can find more at the local shop.
No. Alcohol, cigarettes and drugs are not allowed in Piracanga, and our retreats do not use ayahuasca or other psychoactive plants. Our path is reconnection through nature and daily practice.
Yes. We offer activity spaces, eco-accommodation, a plant-based restaurant and a team experienced in hosting retreats from Brazil and abroad.
Unah Retreat
7 days in a beachfront ecovillage in Bahia, with an English translator by your side.
