November 14-19, 2025
Maya Medicine & Natural Healing Retreat
Journey to Prana Maya Island Resort in Southern Belize for an exclusive 5-night retreat dedicated to the ancient wisdom of herbal healing. Here, in a serene environment supported by heartfelt service and luxurious accommodations, you’ll learn from world-renowned herbalist and healer, Dr. Rosita Arvigo through inspiring lectures, workshops, and ceremonies.
Dr. Rosita Arvigo Meet your Mentor & Wisdom Keeper
Dr. Rosita Arvigo, DN, is a native of Chicago and a naprapathic physician, herbalist, international lecturer, and author of 10 books.
Read MoreDr. Rosita Arvigo Meet your Mentor & Wisdom Keeper
She has lived in remote areas of Mexico and Belize for over 40 years, during which she studied with numerous traditional healers, including Don Elijio Panti, the renowned Maya shaman of Belize, and midwife and herbalist Hortense Robinson. Both of her teachers were recipients of the coveted National Living Treasure Award.
Rosita and her husband, Dr. Greg Shropshire, founded lxChel Tropical Research Center & Foundation in Belize. The organization is dedicated to the preservation and study of medial plants of the rainforest. They founded the Belize Association of Traditional Healers; Bush Medicine Camp for Children; The Rainforest Medicine Trail; and Rainforest Remedies, an herbal concentrate company. In 1987, they founded the Belize Ethnobotany project with Dr. Michael Balizk of the New York Botanical Garden.
Rosita is the founder of The Abdominal Therapy Collective and The Arvigo Institute, which trains practitioners in Maya Abdominal Therapy and Maya Spiritual Healing. Now retired from clinical practice, Rosita focuses on teaching and writing. She divides her time between Belize, Mexico, and Chicago.
This is for you if…
- You want to learn ancient Maya rituals to heal body and soul
- You want to gather healing plants with respect and reverence, according to the teachings of a Maya shaman
- You want to build a stronger relationship with Nature
- You want to better understand Maya Cosmology – gods, goddesses and their importance in the natural world and cosmic forces
What's Included
Oceanfront, air-conditioned luxury accommodations for five nights (November 14th-19th, 2025) at Prana Maya Island Resort, inclusive of tax service. Shared or private options available.
- Ground transportation to and from Placencia Airport (PLJ)
- On-demand boat shuttle between Prana Maya Island Resort and Placencia Village daily, 8 am to 9 pm
- Fresh continental breakfast daily
- Two nourishing lunches
- Five dinners
Includes of tax and gratuities at Prana Maya. Specialized dietary requirements can be accommodated.
Three and a half days of lectures, workshops, and ceremonies with Dr. Rosita Arvigo.
See DetailsCultural immersion excursion to a traditional Maya village and a Spice Farm.
Optional sunrise yoga, evening stargazing, or guided meditations.
- Complimentary resort-wide Wi-Fi
- Non-motorized water-sports: paddle-boards, kayaks, water bikes, snorkel gear, fishing poles
- 24-hour fitness center and yoga room
- Oceanfront resort pool
- Twice daily housekeeping
The schedule includes plenty of free time for independent relaxation, exploration, and integration.
- Round-trip airfare to/from Belize City (BZE)
- Ground transportation or air transportation from Belize City (BZE) to Placencia (we can make these arrangements for an additional cost)
- Meals outside of scheduled itinerary or additional meals/snacks
- Lunch in Placencia - November 17th
- Beverages
- Room service
- Spa services
- Any off-site activities and/or dining outside of scheduled itinerary
- All other charges or expenses not expressly outlined under "inclusions"
What You Will Gain Knowledge from a Wisdom Keeper
This is a rare opportunity to learn from a world-renowned herbalist and healer
What You Will Gain Time to Play
Indulge in daily free time to enjoy the sea, spa treatments, resort amenities, or quiet spaces for reflection, journaling, and introspection.
What You Will Gain A Slower Pace
You will get to slow down, listen, and observe what Nature has to share with you.
What You Will Gain Room for Relaxation
Enjoy a serene environment and luxuriously appointed accommodations that support growth, healing, and integration.
Book Early & Save
Immerse yourself in a sanctuary of restorative energy, set against the stunning backdrop of the Maya Mountains and Mangrove-lined shores. Throughout your stay, you'll be nurtured by delicious farm-to-table cuisine, honoring the local flavors and traditions of Belize. Book before July 31st and save 20% off accommodations.
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Accommodations
Private Oceanfront Suite
Located at the Inn at Prana Maya, the private, oceanfront open-concept suite includes a king bed and a terrace.
Cost: $4,489
Shared Oceanfront Suite
Located at the Inn at Prana Maya, the shared, oceanfront open-concept suites features two queen beds and a terrace. Occupancy - 2 persons.
Cost: $3,299
Shared Villa
Shared Villa with private bedroom (king) and bathroom. Shared spaces include living room, kitchen, dining room, plunge pool, and outdoor living areas. Occupancy - 3 persons.
Cost: $4,789
Retreat Schedule
- Afternoon arrivals
- Brief meet & greet and Intention setting
- Dinner
- Yoga or Mindful Movement
- Breakfast at leisure
- Opening Presentation: Introductions, review agenda and suggestion for an inspiring and empowering retreat
- Lunch
- Presentation: Tales of Maya Shaman, followed by Q&A
- Free time to enjoy resort activities, explore Placencia village or quiet reflection
- Dinner
- Stargazing or Meditation (rain alternative - Maya Cosmology)
- Yoga & Mindful Movement
- Breakfast at leisure
- Placencia Herb walk
- Lunch
- Rainforest Home remedies lecture & workshop
- Free time to enjoy resort activities, explore Placencia village or quiet reflection
- Dinner
- Meditation or Stargazing
- Yoga & Mindful Movement
- Breakfast
- Offsite Cultural Immersion (Spice Farm & Maya Village) lunch included
- Dinner
- Evening at leisure or Maya Cosmology
- Yoga & Mindful Movement
- Breakfast at leisure
- Maya Spiritual healing ritual tools for common physical & energetic ailments
- Lunch
- Spiritual bath ceremony & meditation
- Free time for rest and reflection
- Dinner
- Integration circle, Q&A, and Farewell
- Depart or rest, relax, and integration