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SOUL Awakening yoga retreat - Costa rica

June 8- 13, 2026

Immerse yourself in a transformative week on the top of a quiet ridge in Playa Pelada - one of the few blue zones of the world.  Known for it's beautiful nature trails, world class surf waves, and PURA VIDA lifestyle, it is sure to satisfy your appetite for both adventure and calm amidst the jungle and the beach.  


Through a sacred blend of somatic movement, yoga, breathwork,   meditation, soulful journaling, and coastal adventures you will shed limiting beliefs, renew your energy, and strengthen your connections with yourself and Jesus Christ. 

Home is where you lay your yoga mat

Welcome to your home for the week - CASAS KISMET

This retreat is perfect for you if...

 You crave getting back to nature and reuniting with the adventure babe that is within you. Casas Kismet is the perfect playground with secluded beaches and jungle walking trails that weave in and out of a charming village. You can choose excursion options: boat tour, bike rides, or hiking near Arenal volcano.  

  

Sometimes the best way to find ourselves is to get lost in nature.  

 You accept the invitation to release the weight you've been carrying - old stories, self-doubt, and the emotions that no longer serve you. Through somatic movement, stillness, mindfulness, and journaling, you'll gently shed what's been holding you back. Step into the lightness of your joyful, authentic self - the one ready to live fully and freely again in your walk with God. 

 You pour into everyone else - your family, your work, your community - until there's nothing left for you. This retreat is you sacred pause, a chance to refill your cup and remember what it feels like to be deeply nourished. Step away from the noise, return to your breath, and come home to yourself.   

WHAT WE WILL DO

    A GLIMPSE INTO YOUR DAY

    6:30 Sunrise Coffee, tea, and fruit
    7:30 Meditation & Journaling

    8:00 Vinyasa or 26/2 Yoga

    9:00 Rich Breakfast


    Excursion or Personal Time- use pool or cold plunge, 

    wander the trails or beach, get a massage, private session with Emma, or simply relax


    13:00 Lunch


    Personal Time


    17:00 Restorative or Somatic Yoga & 

    18:30 Dinner

    Yoga styles taught during the retreat

    Dynamic Flow

     A strong, alignment-based vinyasa practice. Through intelligent sequencing, informed alignment, and yogic wisdom, students are encouraged to connect breath to movement as we create energy, awareness,  and vitality in the body. Our morning practices will be challenging and awakening, yet accessible for all levels.  

    26/2

    26 poses + 2 breathing exercises. By doing these yoga poses, one can exercise and invigorate all of the body by stimulating its glands, nerves, and organs and by improving circulation of oxygen throughout the body.  

    Yin (ish)

     Long, slow, and deep is one way to describe this yoga class. It's yin(ish) focused, meaning postures are low to the ground and are held for longer periods of time to bring stillness and restoration to the body and mind. 

    Functional Restorative

    Expect to move in this class, but with minimal flow, more basic poses and longer holds. This class will help to improve range of motion, balance, and understanding of physical limitations. We use a variety of props: straps, bolsters, and blocks to deepen the stretch and find support in the postures. 

    Somatic Movement

    Somatic Yoga is all about feeling and exploring. Emma gives movement suggestions, but encourages you to follow your intuition and move in a mindful, yet playful way. It's a gentle and nourishing practice that brings us back to our softness and innocence, while releasing stored emotions energy. This can help you develop a more self-compassionate relationship with yourself and your body. 

    MIndfulness and meditation

     

    "It starts in the mind." It is our most powerful asset and will impact how everything in our lives will go, it can even impact how a day in paradise will go. Think about it... if you are operating from an anxious or negative mindset, it doesn't matter what the location is, you'll find what's wrong or could go wrong. That will limit the amount of enjoyment you will experience in the day.


    If you have a rested, positive outlook you'll be able to be more present and happier. 


    That is why we start and end every day of the retreat with gentle mindfulness, meditation, and journaling training.  These are not counseling sessions. They are Christian and Somatic based workshops that invite breath work that helps change the energy of the body, and journaling prompts / tips to bring awareness to thoughts you want to keep.


    Since 2011, Emma has been coaching others on how to let go of limiting beliefs and identify thinking patterns that will help you show up as your best self. 


    You’ll explore the many different ways that mindfulness can help us live in the moment to manage stress, enhance our relationships and improve our health, happiness and wellbeing.  You'll become better at handling and recovering from stress. These practices sharpen your attention and enhance your memory function, increase your positive emotional experience and outlook, and make you more engaged in life.


    Women leave Be Brave Today retreats with actionable tools that they can use in their regular life to be more confident, happier, healthier, and kinder to themselves and others in the world.

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    WHERE WE WILL BE

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    CASAS KISMET

    You will stay in an exclusive space in the jungle that allows you to immerse yourself into nature, enjoy the magic of the Pacific Ocean, and live the Pura Vida life in Nosara, Costa Rica. There is tranquility when you get away from the busy city and into this blue zone that naturally attracts people seeking restoration, relaxation, healing, and adventure.  Even the smallest details have been thought of to ensure you feel pampered and important during your stay. 

    Cuisine

     Our in-house chef combines the local cuisine of Costa Rica with fresh, locally sourced, and mostly organic food. Our meals are delicious, healthy, and nourishing to support physical and mental well-being of each guest. Our chef can accommodate a variety of dietary options including vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, and dairy free along with food allergies. Tasty meals, that are both nutritious and wholesome, revitalize the body and are one of the highlights of your stay at Casas Kismet. 

    Fresh, local, delicious food

      WHAT IS INCLUDED

      OPTIONAL ADD- ONs

      OPTIONAL ADD- ONs

      6 days, 5 nights stay at Casas Kismet

      Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner from our 5 star Chef
      Morning and evening yoga & meditation classes
      Somatic Life Skill workshops 

      Use of pool and cold plunge
      Sound bath

      Breathtaking atmosphere and magical landscapes

      OPTIONAL ADD- ONs

      OPTIONAL ADD- ONs

      OPTIONAL ADD- ONs

       

      Private Somatic Coaching or Yoga 

      Massage or other spa treatments

      Excursions: boat tour, day trip to Arenal, surf lessons, etc... (Options will be discussed as a group 60 days before our start day)

      Airport Transport (We can help book this)


      PRICING


      Quadruple Twin Room, private bath - $1500 pp

      *Double Twin Room, private bath - $1700 pp

      Double Queen Room, private bath - $1850pp 

      *Private Queen Room, shared bath - $2200 

      Double King Room, private bath - $2000 pp

      *Private King Room, private bath - $2500 


      Optional upgrade to the Karma PENTHOUSE - includes community style living room with full kitchen and large indoor/ outdoor living space.  3 of the room options above, so it is a shared community space by those who purchase this upgrade of $250 extra per person.


      *Early bird discount is $100 off, if you book before November 30, 2025

      Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal are accepted. 

      $500 down to reserve, 2nd payment due on February 1, 2026 

      and remaining balance due May 1, 2026

      All payments are non-refundable, but can be transferred. See FAQ.

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       Join our community of empowering women and leave with a sense of renewed balance, strength, and inner peace.  

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