Panamanian Private Island Retreat:

All-inclusive Adventure & Yoga with carla herzenberg

Isla Boca Brava, Panama | May 18-23, 2025

Escape to a Private Island Yoga Retreat in Panama

Experience the ultimate lux yogic adventure and tropical oasis on this ALL-INCLUSIVE PRIVATE ISLAND yoga retreat. Join Carla Herzenberg at Selva Terra, a magical boutique island luxury resort in Panama, nestled on the tip of a pristine island surrounded by untouched jungle, tropical beaches, and the Pacific Ocean.

  • Located just a 15-minute boat ride from Boca Chica, this retreat borders the unspoiled Marine Park Archipielago de Chiriqui.

  • Panama offers kaleidoscopic coral reefs, lush wild spaces, and epic adventures waiting to be explored.

No matter if you're looking for an energizing reset or a moment of stillness amidst the busyness of summer, this is the getaway for you. Escape to this enchanting island retreat for an incredible, bespoke, deep, connected and rejuvenating week of bliss led by Carla Herzenberg. 

Enjoy 2–3 hours of yoga daily, paired with:

  • Ocean and jungle adventures like kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkeling.

  • Exploring Panama’s indigenous forests, exotic wildlife (monkeys, sloths, toucans), and pristine beaches by horseback or hiking.

From the moment you arrive, everything is taken care of—all you need to do is get here!

We will bask in the light, tropical vibes, joy, sweat, laughter, adventure, connection and lifted spirits. You will grow your yoga practice, give yourself love, self-care and truly live reboot. You will be present for yourself and come back glowing. Finding beauty, balance, and stillness amidst the flux and flow of life.

Spend the week floating in the yoga shala, in the warm teal blue ocean waters, in the epic infinity pools and hiking and adventuring in the lush tropical jungle.

You will return home longer, leaner, lighter and brighter. You deserve this reboot.

INCLUDED in your reservation:

  • Luxury accommodations surrounded by gardens, all with ocean-facing views

  • All meals and snacks (organic, locally sourced, with wine, beer, and smoothies)

  • 2–3 hours of daily yoga practice with Carla Herzenberg

  • Daily group adventures: jungle hikes, snorkeling, zip lining, horseback riding

  • Full access to water sports: paddleboarding, kayaking, wakeboarding, kitesurfing, water skiing, and more

  • Access to private beaches, beach club, and infinity pool

    All of these adventures ARE INCLUDED.

    This lux and lush retreat island is also eco-friendly and 100% solar powered. From the moment you arrive you will be taken care of.

    *Optional scuba diving and certification available at an additional fee.

About the Instructor

Carla Herzenberg: 

Carla is Co-Owner of Metta Yoga + Cloudbreak Studios, Director of Programing for Metta Yoga + Cloudbreak Studios, Lead Teacher & International and Regional Retreat Leader.

Transformed by life experiences (both beautiful and challenging) and the different styles of yoga that Carla has practiced and trained in over the last 25 years including, Bikram, Ashtanga, Hatha, Power, Jivamukti and Iyengar, she brings a sense of empowerment and fun, both in the physical body and energetic spirit, to every class.Through intention, vigor, strength, humor and pranayama her goal is to have every student leave class feeling longer, leaner, refreshed and renewed.

Carla's style of teaching focuses on precise instruction that underscores the important relationship between alignment, breath, fluid, dynamic movement and strength building. Carla has spent the last 4 years living in Tokyo, Japan teaching daily classes, workshops and leading retreats throughout Asia. From this experience brings a deeper sense of adventure, light, and zeal to her vigorous flow. She puts an emphasis on thoughtful sequencing and pace, giving students a strong physical practice and a deeper internal connection.

Carla’s classes are physically and mentally challenging, however she always works to meet students where they are each day.   She delivers each class in English and Sanskrit with original playlists of music ranging from hip-hop, pop and deep house to jazz, Alt and Chanting. Carla incorporates demonstrations when needed and hands on adjustments. Her goal is to create a space for expression, enthusiasm, fun, sweat, reflection and renewal.