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Welcome to

Cali, Colombia!

7 days

of cultural immersion and well-being in Cali

THE SALSA CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

Make new friends, meet incredible local people to talk in spanish, fall in love dancing, taste amazing food, and relax your body, with YES, YOGA ESPAÑOL Y SALSA

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Welcome to YES

YOGA, SPANISH, and SALSA at the Branch of Heaven! Get ready for a unique and unforgettable experience in Cali, the salsa's world capital. Immerse yourself in a week full of culture, fun, and well-being, where you'll learn or improve your Spanish, delve into the world of yoga, and become a dance floor master.

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The YES program is your ticket to a transformative experience

full of learning, fun, and cultural connection.

LEARN Spanish while moving to the rhythm of Cali salsa, ENJOY YOGA classes, and ancestral Mayan rituals to rejuvenate body and mind.

Discover the beauty of Cali and its lush nature, all while staying in comfortable eco-friendly lofts. With DELICIOUS HEALTHY FOOD and the guidance of experts.

WHAT awaits YOU at YES?

Learn or improve your Spanish, delve into the world of yoga, and become a dance floor master.

Cultural Immersion: 

Live the authentic Latin experience for 7 days in the salsa city, surrounded by the joy and warmth of Cali's locals.

Yoga Classes:

Relax your mind and body with expert-guided yoga classes, exploring unique techniques like IKY and Shamanic Yoga.

Cultural Tours:

Discover Cali's most iconic places and its natural surroundings while practicing your Spanish and soaking up the local culture.

Comprehensive Well-being:

Enjoy sessions of therapeutic yoga, Feldenkrais Method, and ancestral Mayan rituals to rejuvenate your body and mind.

Salsa Classes:

Learn basic steps and advanced techniques of Cali's salsa, as well as other Latin rhythms like merengue, bachata, and cumbia.

Spanish Classes:

Immerse yourself in the Spanish language in a fun and practical way, interacting with native speakers and learning in real-life situations.

Online Classes

Gastronomic Experiences:

Delight in delicious Colombian cuisine and explore the unique flavors of the Pacific jungle through our coffee and cocktail tastings.

Eco-Friendly Accommodation:

Rest in our comfortable lofts surrounded by nature, in an eco-friendly hotel committed to the environment.

Professional Team:

Our experienced teachers and guides will accompany you at every step of your adventure, ensuring a safe and enriching experience.

Explore ALL THE activities

Get to know in detail all the amazing things YES has to offer you.

THEY MAKE IT Happen

Our trainers work hard to make this experience the right one for you. 

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In 2009, he revolutionized the scene by founding Jovitas Hostel, the world's first salsa and yoga-themed hostel. This innovative concept attracted travelers from around the globe with daily Cali-style salsa and Ishka Kankueb yoga classes taught by top local instructors.

 

Certified expert in salsa and the Feldenkrais Method, Carlos is recognized as a Maya sage by the Guatemalan government.  In 2019, he launched the YES® program, sharing his passion for salsa, local culture, and wellness worldwide.

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Bachelor's degree holder since 2017 in Applied Foreign Languages, specializing in Spanish, English, and French from the Bordeaux - Montaigne University, France.

Translator from English to Spanish and Spanish to English.

Instructor of Ishka Kankueb Yoga and meditation for over 6 years.

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Certified salsa instructor, international workshop facilitator, and World Salsa Champion.

 

Certified international salsa judge by the World Dance Sport Federation (WDSF).

Artistic Director of Salsódromo.

Choreographer, director, and producer of dance events.

YOU HEARD IT
HERE First

Hear what our guests have to say about the YES program and their experiences.

Wonderful people, with brilliant skill, knowledge, and care, in a lovely setting. Lovely programme of yoga, Spanish learning, and Salsa Caleña style Salsa dancing! Fantastic city tour visit and visits to La Topa and Tin Tin Deo dance clubs! It is really fun and enjoyable! I can see myself visiting again in the future. Thanks to Carlos, Maria, Simon, Sandy, Milena, Sofia, Diego, Elena, and all my fellow YES course mates.

Sharanjit Bansil

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Excellent YES program

 

The YES program was great and besides learning Spanish, Yoga and Salsa with awesome teachers who really care about their students’ success, I also met wonderful people who made my experience unforgettable and joyful.

 

Highly recommended!

Alina Dance

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Great couple of weeks!

 

I had a great time while staying at Ishka. Lina and Simon were always so energetic and engaging which was good as the days could be tiring sometimes but the activities were fun.

 

I personally really enjoyed the salsa and the teacher Sophie was great! Thanks again guys

Josie Duggan

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OUR comfortable eco-friendly
LOFTS

Get to live this amazing experience while staying at our accommodation in these comfortable eco-friendly lofts surrounded by nature.

Private loft

Clean Showers

Kitchen

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FEELING Motivated?
GET IN TOUCH

NEXT DATES: APRIL 15TH TO 21ST / MAY 20TH TO 26TH

JUNE 17TH TO 23RD / JUNE 22ND TO 28TH / AUGUST 19TH TO 25TH /

 SEPTEMBER 9TH TO 15TH / NOVEMBER 18TH TO 24TH

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