Inner Pulse Galápagos — March 30 – April 4, 2026
You've Mastered the Grind.
Now Master the Recovery.
A 6-day, invitation-only immersion in the Galápagos Islands for CEOs, Founders & High-Performers who are winning externally — but redlining internally.
Private cohort experience — application required
The Real Problem
You're Not Burned Out. You're Running a Broken Operating System.
The Performance Paradox
You train harder than most executives. 5 AM runs. Weekends on the bike.
You've built discipline most people dream about.
But here's what nobody talks about:
You've trained your body to perform.
You've never trained it to recover.
You're stuck in sympathetic overdrive — mistaking adrenaline for energy, caffeine for clarity, and movement for progress.
You're performing. But you're not thriving.
The Disconnection Crisis
You've optimized everything — your calendar, your team, your body composition.
So why does something still feel missing?
You're living in your head. Making decisions from logic and strategy.
But you've lost access to the thing that made you dangerous in the first place: your intuition.
You've built the life. But you've lost the feeling.
The Sustainability Gap
You know how to sprint.
You don't know how to sustain.
The model that got you here — intensity, willpower, more — won't carry you for the next 20 years.
You can feel it. The cracks are showing.
You need a new operating system.
One that doesn't require a vacation to recover from your life.
Ideal Participant
You're The Exact Person This Was Built For If:
- You're a CEO, founder, or senior executive who identifies as an athlete — not just someone who "works out"
- You've built something significant, but you're feeling the cost in your body, your relationships, or your clarity
- You're skeptical of "woo-woo" wellness — you need science, structure, and tangible outcomes
- You want active rest, not passive relaxation. Movement that restores, not depletes.
- You're ready to invest in a transformation that matches the intensity of your life
- You understand that your greatest competitive advantage is your presence, your clarity, and your energy
The Shift
What Changes
Before
Nervous system locked in overdrive
Using exercise as a coping mechanism
Disconnected from body and intuition
Running on willpower and caffeine
Dreading the return to "normal life"
After
Nervous system calibrated for sustainable performance
Movement as a tool for cognitive enhancement
Reconnected to physical intelligence and inner knowing
Operating from genuine energy, not borrowed fuel
Returning with a new baseline — and the protocols to maintain it
This is not a vacation. This is a strategic reset. You will return different.
The Specific Outcomes
What You Walk Away With
We don't make vague promises. Here's what participants can expect:
The Experience
Six Days. Three Pillars. One Transformation.
Pillar 1: Strategic Movement
Kayaking, snorkeling, cycling, hiking — not as "exercise," but as targeted protocols to enhance neurogenesis, cognitive flexibility, and nervous system adaptability. Movement with purpose.
Pillar 2: Clinical Recovery
Daily breathwork, yoga, and evidence-based recovery protocols (including acupressure and Yoga Nidra) taught as technology — not luxury. You'll leave with tools you can use for life.
Pillar 3: Wilderness Immersion
The Galápagos isn't a backdrop. It's the training ground. We use the island's raw, unpredictable environment to expand your adaptive range and reconnect you to something larger than your calendar.
Daily Rhythm Preview
Arrival & Grounding
Private transfer, conscious walk at Rancho Manzanillo, intention-setting dinner
Ocean & Breath
Sunrise kayak, breathwork on the water, snorkeling at Las Grietas, sunset yoga
Deep Navigation
Full-day yacht exploration with naturalist guide, evening Yoga Nidra
Tortuga Bay & Flow
Iconic beach walk, surf lesson experience, Vinyasa session, spacious integration time
Altitude & Perspective
High-altitude cycling, crater viewpoint hike, curated gastronomy
Integration & Departure
Journaling, meditation, farewell breakfast, private transfer
What You Get
What's Included (And What It Would Cost Elsewhere)
Compared to what high performers already spend fixing burnout:
Executives spend $15k–30k yearly managing symptoms of depletion.
We've removed every friction point so your only job is to show up.
| What You Get | Value |
|---|---|
| 6 days / 5 nights at Finch Bay Hotel (private sanctuary accommodation) | $2,500+ |
| Full-day private yacht navigation with naturalist guide | $1,800+ |
| All gourmet dining experiences at island's top restaurants (Bahía Mar, Finch Bay, Almar, Midori, The Point) | $1,200+ |
| Daily yoga, breathwork & movement sessions with María Paz (6 sessions) | $1,500+ |
| Sunrise kayak + ocean breathwork experience | $400+ |
| Guided snorkeling at Las Grietas | $200+ |
| High-altitude cycling + crater hike excursion | $300+ |
| Exclusive cheese tasting at El Enchanted | $150+ |
| Scheduled massage session | $200+ |
| All private transfers throughout (airport, excursions, dinners) | $400+ |
| Recovery Protocol Toolkit (breathwork sequences, acupressure maps, integration guide — yours to keep) | $500+ |
Individually booking these experiences would exceed:
Total Value
$9,150+
Your Investment: Shared on discovery call
Why don't we list the price? Because this isn't a transaction — it's a fit conversation. We want to understand your goals, answer your questions, and make sure this is right for you before we talk numbers. The investment is significant, but so is the transformation.
Not included: International flights, mainland–Galápagos flights, Galápagos National Park fees ($100 USD), travel insurance, personal extras.
Your Guide
María Paz Vera
María Paz Vera is a former elite gymnast who understands the razor's edge between peak performance and burnout — because she lived it.
After her athletic career ended not from physical limits but from a lack of mental training, she spent the next decade studying the science of sustainable high performance.
She holds certifications in yoga instruction, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and acupuncture, with a background in Sociology that gives her a unique lens on the isolation of leadership.
Today, she guides CEOs and founders through the same transformation she completed: from running on empty to operating from a full tank.
She doesn't teach wellness. She teaches the art of recovery as a performance advantage.
What Participants Say
From a Past Participant
"I came in thinking I needed a break. I left realizing I needed a completely different operating system. María Paz didn't just guide me through exercises — she helped me understand why my body had been screaming at me for years. The breathwork alone changed how I show up in board meetings."
"The Galápagos setting isn't a gimmick. There's something about being surrounded by that kind of raw nature that strips away the noise. I made decisions in that week I'd been avoiding for months."
— Bernardo R.
CEO, Tech Company · São Paulo
A Personal Note
A Letter from María Paz
I built this retreat because I needed it first.
I spent years as a competitive gymnast — training my body to perform on command, ignoring every signal that something was breaking underneath. When my career ended, it wasn't because of a physical injury. It was because I had no idea how to exist without the pressure.
That collapse became the foundation for everything I teach now.
I spent the next decade studying what actually works — not trends, not Instagram wellness, but the real science of nervous system regulation, breathwork, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and movement as medicine.
I've worked with athletes, founders, and executives who share the same pattern: extraordinary external performance masking internal depletion.
This retreat is the synthesis of 5,000+ hours of practice and study, distilled into a single integrated methodology and delivered in one of the most powerful environments on Earth.
The Galápagos isn't a luxury backdrop. It's a mirror. The islands strip away everything unnecessary and show you what's actually there.
If you're ready to stop performing recovery and start actually recovering — I'd be honored to guide you through it.
— María Paz
Founding Cohort — March 2026
As a founding participant, you're not just attending — you're shaping the experience.
- Direct input on programming, pacing, and focus areas
- Preferred pricing that won't be available in future cohorts
Our Commitment
Our Commitment To You
We don't hide behind fine print. Here's exactly what you can expect from us:
Before you arrive
During the retreat
After you leave
Honest note: We can't guarantee specific outcomes — your transformation depends on your willingness to engage. What we can guarantee is a world-class environment, expert guidance, and an experience designed with precision.
Clarity
What This Is — And What It Isn't
You won't leave inspired. You'll leave equipped.
Honest Boundaries
This Is NOT For You If:
You're looking for a beach vacation with some yoga sprinkled in
You want to be entertained, not challenged
You're not willing to be physically active (kayaking, cycling, hiking)
You expect someone else to "fix" you without your active participation
You're uncomfortable with small-group intimacy and real conversation
We welcome high performers of all backgrounds and experience levels.
What we require is commitment, openness, and a genuine desire to shift.
March 30 – April 4, 2026
Only 10 Spots. Founding Cohort Pricing.
Let's do the math on what staying stuck costs you:
What's that worth? What's it costing your company? Your health? Your marriage?
This retreat isn't an expense. It's the highest-ROI investment you'll make this year — because it upgrades the operating system that runs everything else.
10 spots. March 2026. Founding cohort pricing won't return.
This is the first release of this experience. Future cohorts will be priced higher once full case data is collected.
Book a 20-minute discovery call. We'll answer your questions, share the investment details, and see if there's alignment.
If it's not a fit, we'll tell you. No pressure. No games.
Takes 20 minutes. No obligation. We respond within 48 hours.
Application takes 60 secondsWe only accept participants who are a strong fit. If it's not right for you, we'll tell you.
If this spoke to you, trust that signal.
High performers don't overthink aligned decisions — they move.
Book Your Discovery Call →20 minutes. No obligation. Limited spots for March 2026.Details
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a premium, all-inclusive experience valued at $9,000+. Exact pricing is shared on our discovery call. We do this intentionally: we want to understand your goals and confirm fit before discussing numbers. Founding cohort pricing is available for March 2026 only.
Because we're selective. This retreat works when everyone in the room is committed to transformation, not just curious. The discovery call filters for fit — on both sides.
Because nervous system work cannot be scaled. Precision feedback, observation, and real-time adjustments require intimacy. The smaller the group, the more personalized the recalibration. Ten is not a marketing number — it's the limit of real personalized work.
Yes. María Paz has guided immersive experiences in the Galápagos for several years, working with high-performers, entrepreneurs, and executives. This specific format — the 6-day performance reset for CEOs and founders — is new for 2026, built on everything she's learned from past cohorts.
6 days / 5 nights at Finch Bay Hotel, all gourmet dining experiences, daily yoga and breathwork sessions with María Paz, all guided excursions including private yacht navigation and surf lesson experience, seamless private transfers, a scheduled massage session, and a post-retreat integration call.
International flights, mainland–Galápagos flights, Galápagos National Park fees ($100 USD), and personal extras.
You should be comfortable with moderate physical activity — hiking, kayaking, cycling. This is not an extreme fitness program, but it is active. If you currently exercise 3+ times per week, you'll be well-prepared.
Yes. This retreat is designed for high-performing individuals regardless of gender. The common thread is ambition, athleticism, and a willingness to go deeper.
Yes. We ask that they also book a discovery call so we can ensure fit for the entire group.
Our cancellation policy is shared after booking. We understand that plans change, and we work with participants on a case-by-case basis.
We don't offer refunds for change of mind — this is a curated experience with limited spots and real costs. But we include a post-retreat integration call, and we're available to adjust during the experience if something isn't landing. Our commitment is your transformation, not just your attendance.
Book a discovery call. It's designed to answer everything and make sure this is right for you. No pressure, no obligation.