A Note from Our Founder
Akaru was born from a feeling I couldn’t ignore — a deep longing to create a slower, more intentional life. One rooted in simplicity, close to the ocean, connected to movement, creativity, and community.
After years of living between cities, teaching yoga, collaborating with artists, and dreaming of a space where all these elements could exist in harmony, I found myself in Poneloya, Nicaragua. The energy here felt different. Natural. Honest. Like home.
I created Akaru as a place to live that dream out loud — to wake up with purpose, eat food grown close to the earth, move with the tides, and share this way of life with others. It’s a space for artists, seekers, surfers, and anyone looking to reconnect — with themselves, with others, and with something deeper.
Here, we move. We share meals. We collaborate. We rest. We nourish not only the body, but the soul. Akaru is more than a residency or a retreat. It’s a living, breathing expression of the life I believe in — and I’m so grateful to share it with you.
With love,
Isabella Arguello
Founder of Akaru
Our Mission & Vision
Our mission and vision is to create a space where wellness and creativity come together, inviting people to return to themselves through mindful living, nourishing community, and inspired movement — fostering a simpler, more connected life in harmony with nature.
Our Values
Presence
We value slowing down, being here now, and cultivating mindfulness in both practice and daily life.
Authenticity
We create space for people to honor your true self—moving, creating, and living in ways that feel aligned with who you are.
Community
We foster a supportive space where artists collaborate, uplift, and inspire each other on their creative and personal journeys.
Movement
We believe in movement as a practice of release and surrender – a way to strengthen body, mind, and breath, guiding us toward clarity and intention.
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