Holistic retreats with no religious affiliation, at a beachfront ecovillage in Bahia, Brazil. See dates, length and language for each one.
Unah retreats
Unah’s own programs, to pause, reconnect and celebrate.
Unah retreat
Our most sought-after retreat, already lived by more than 2,500 participants.
Unah retreat
A conscious celebration by the sea, with New Year’s Eve dinner and party included.
Unah retreat
Reconnect with yourself during Carnival, without giving up celebrating life.
Guest retreats
Facilitators chosen by Unah’s curation lead retreats with their own themes at Piracanga Ecovillage. Are you a retreat leader or yoga teacher? Discover our retreat venue in Brazil.
Guest retreat
Surfing, body and breath as tools to develop presence and clarity.
Guest retreat
Singing, body and voice in dialogue with the forest, the river and the sea.
Guest retreat
Ashtanga Yoga, Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology and mantras where the river meets the sea.
Guest retreat
Body awareness and water dance where the Piracanga river meets the sea.
How to choose
How much time do you have?
Every Unah retreat lasts about a week. Guest retreats usually take 5 days.
What are you looking for?
Pause and clarity, a conscious celebration, or going deeper into a theme, such as surfing or dance.
Which language do you speak?
The Unah Retreat includes an English translator. Other retreat pages are in Portuguese: message us on WhatsApp before booking.
Types of wellness retreats
Wellness retreats in Brazil come in many styles. Here is what each one usually means, and how the Unah Retreat fits.
A holistic retreat works on body, mind and emotions together instead of a single practice. At the Unah Retreat, one week combines daily yoga, meditation, sound healing, a medicinal mud bath, water experiences in the river and the sea, and sharing circles, at Piracanga Ecovillage in Bahia, with no religious affiliation.
A health retreat focuses on habits: food, movement, rest and time in nature. At Unah, all meals are 100% plant-based, three a day, and there is no alcohol in the ecovillage. It is not a medical program: if you are under treatment, talk to your doctor before you come.
People look for a sleep retreat to slow down, step away from screens and recover their natural rhythm. Unah is not a sleep clinic, but the setting helps: the ecovillage runs on 100% solar power, days start with yoga, and rooms are surrounded by nature, so you fall asleep to the sound of the sea and wake up to birdsong.
Luxury wellness usually means resort comfort and private service. Unah offers a different kind of comfort: a simple eco lodge between the forest, the river and the sea. For more privacy, the Unah Suite is upstairs, with a veranda, a hammock and an ocean view, and private suites have their own bathroom. Every stay includes three plant-based meals a day.
A mindfulness retreat trains attention on the present moment through meditation and silence. At the Unah Retreat, meditation and silence are one of the pillars of the program, with sound healing, mantra circles and contemplative practices, alongside yoga and nature. No experience is needed, and a translator from the team translates every activity into English in real time.
FAQ
Unah retreats: Unah Retreat every week; New Year’s Retreat from Dec 27, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027; Carnival Retreat from Feb 6 to 13, 2027.
Guest retreats: Ayáma Trip Experience from Nov 18 to 22, 2026; Todas las voces son del agua from Jan 10 to 17, 2027; Renascer Retreat from Jan 24 to 30, 2027; Dança das Águas Retreat from Feb 23 to 27, 2027.
No. They are self-discovery and spiritual retreats with no religious affiliation.
Not for the Unah Retreat: an English translator is included for international guests. The other retreat pages are in Portuguese, so message us on WhatsApp before booking and we will help you.
Facilitators experienced in self-discovery, spirituality and integrative therapies, chosen by Unah’s curation.
At Unah, inside Piracanga Ecovillage, on the Maraú Peninsula in southern Bahia, Brazil, between the forest, the river and the sea.
The nearest airport is Ilhéus (IOS), about 2 hours from Unah. We offer shared and private transfers. See schedules and prices in How to get here.
Every week, from Sunday to Saturday. Check-in is on Sunday, from 2 pm to 8 pm.
For the Unah Retreat, the minimum age is 16, and minors join with a parent or guardian. For other retreats, check each retreat page.
Unah has eco lodge rooms at Piracanga Ecovillage for before and after your retreat, with breakfast, lunch and dinner, 100% plant-based. See the options in Eco lodge.
Plan your trip
Fly to Ilhéus (IOS) and take a transfer to Unah. See schedules and prices.
Six room types at Piracanga Ecovillage, with full plant-based board.
Check the rules before booking your spot.
Unah Retreat
A 7-day spiritual retreat by the sea in Bahia, every week, from Sunday to Saturday, with an English translator.
