Disconnect to Reconnect
A 5-Day Digital Detox Experience
Leave your phone behind for five unforgettable days.
Slow down, reconnect with nature, help your nervous system recover naturally, and return home with clarity, energy, and meaningful human connection.
📅 Octubre 26–30 & 29 November to 4th Decembre, 2026 -
📍 Playa Venao, Panama - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9 Google Rating -
📱 Phone-Free | 🍽️ Chef-Prepared Meals
Feeling constantly connected, but disconnected from yourself?
Do any of these sound familiar?
Do any of these sound familiar?
I wake up tired even after a good night sleep.
I check my phone before getting out of bed.
I haven't spent a full day offline in years.
I feel mentally exhausted.
I'm always "busy".
I miss feeling present.
Imagine...
Five days without emails. Without notifications. Without the pressure to always be “on.” Instead, imagine waking up in the jungle, moving your body, sharing meaningful conversations, watching unforgettable sunsets, and rediscovering what it feels like to be fully present. When you leave Alaya, your phone will still be waiting—but you’ll return with something far more valuable: clarity, energy, and a renewed connection with yourself.
Who this retreat is for
- Entrepreneurs
- Executives
- Creatives
- Professionals experiencing burnout
- Couples seeking reconnection
- Anyone craving stillness
What You’ll Leave With
- Better sleep
- Mental clarity
- More presence
- Renewed energy
- Meaningful friendships
- Practical habits to disconnect
Your 5-Day Journey
Day 1 – Sunday
Arrive. Slow Down. Let Go.
- Private check-in and welcome drink
- Opening circle & intention setting
- Phone surrender ceremony
- Sunset dinner
- Fire circle under the stars
Day 2 – Monday
Reconnect with your Body
- Sunrise movement
- Nourishing breakfast
- Karma yoga
- Optional adventures
- Workshop
- Sunset reflection
Day 3 – Tuesday
Reconnect with Nature
- Morning practice
- Waterfall or surf
- Deep conversations
- Breathwork
- Silent evening
Day 4 – Wednesday
Reconnect with Yourself
- Cold plunge
- Meditation
- Personal reflection
- Workshop
- Community dinne
Day 5 – Thursday
Reconnect with Others
- Group activities
- Integration workshop
- Celebration dinner
- Closing fire ceremon
Day 6 – Friday
Take the Experience Home
- Morning reflection
- Phone return ceremony
- Farewell brunch
- Departure
More than a retreat, a place created from Experience for expenriences
Alaya wasn’t created as a hotel that later decided to host retreats. It was born from a much deeper vision: to create a place where people could pause, reconnect, and experience genuine transformation.
Behind Alaya is a team whose paths have been shaped by both personal challenges and years of professional practice. Among the founders are former corporate leaders who experienced burnout, entrepreneurs who chose a different way of living, and wellness practitioners who have dedicated years to helping others reconnect with themselves.
Together, our facilitators bring decades of experience in meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, Reiki, energy healing, Ayurvedic practices, personal development, coaching, and transformational work. More importantly, they don’t simply teach these practices—they have lived them.
We believe transformation doesn’t happen because of a technique. It happens when knowledge is combined with authenticity, compassion, and a safe space where people feel truly seen.
That is the spirit of Alaya.
Optional Experiences
Personalize your retreat with optional one-on-one wellness sessions and local adventures, carefully selected to deepen your experience.
These activities are designed to offer a holistic wellness experience that helps participants revitalize their body, mind, and spirit
Included
🏡 Accommodation
🍽 Three nourishing meals daily
🧘 Daily movement & meditation
🔥 Opening & closing ceremonies
🌿 Workshops
❄ Cold plunge
🚶 Nature experiences
👥 Community support
Not included:
✈ Flights
💆 Private treatments
🏄 Optional adventures
You Won't Leave with More Information.
You'll Leave with New Habits.
🌅 Morning ritual
📵 Healthier phone habits
🌿 Daily breathing
🤝 Better conversations
🧘 Mindfulness
💚 PresenceChoose your stay
Testimonial:
I’ve been doing psychotherapy for the past 10-11 months in Geneva. Looking: for answers, support and changes. In only 6 days, I’ve felt more change than ever; I’ve received MANY more answers than expected and I am finally going through the transformation I was looking for.
Thank you
S. Switzerland
Let's start the conversation
Choosing the right retreat is a personal decision.
Tell us a little about yourself, and one of our retreat leader will personally help you determine if the Unplugged Retreat is the right fit for you.
No pressure. No automated replies. Just a genuine conversation.
What inspired you to look for a digital detox retreat?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes. During the opening ceremony you’ll be invited to leave your phone in a secure place…
Family members will receive an emergency contact number…
To preserve an intimate atmosphere, participation is limited to 16 guests.
Fly into Panama City (PTY)…
Airport transfers are optional…
Cancellation & Booking Policy
More than 30 days before arrival
50% of the total retreat fee will be forfeited.
29 to 16 days before arrival
50% of the total retreat fee will be forfeited. The remaining 50% will be issued as a credit valid for 6 months from the original arrival date.
15 days or less before arrival, no-shows, or early departures
100% of the reservation will be forfeited.
Illness, Travel Restrictions & Force Majeure
If you are unable to travel due to illness, government travel restrictions, border closures, or other force majeure events beyond your control, payments are non-refundable. However, Alaya may, at its sole discretion, issue a credit valid for 6 months from the original arrival date.
If Alaya is forced to cancel the retreat due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, guests will receive either:
- a full credit toward a future retreat, or
- a refund of payments received, at Alaya’s discretion and subject to recoverable costs.
Alaya cannot be held responsible for any additional travel expenses, including airfare, accommodation outside the retreat, lost wages, visa costs, or any other travel-related expenses.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance that covers trip cancellation, medical emergencies, illness, and travel disruptions.
Most of our guests do.
We offer three dome-style stays: Chakra Suites, Jacuzzi Suites, and Private Pool Suites. Each option blends comfort and nature, with pricing based on season and amenities.
