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March 5–12, 2027 · 8 Days / 7 Nights · Only 10 Guests
Where adventure awakens and stillness restores.
Retreat packages from $3,500 · $750 deposit reserves your place
This isn't your sit-still kind of yoga retreat.
You love yoga... but you're not looking to spend an entire week on your mat.
You want to go somewhere.
Paddle a volcanic lake. Hike through the rainforest. Stand beneath a waterfall. Soak in volcanic hot springs. Zip through the canopy. Raft a wild river.
And then?
Come back. Exhale. Roll out your mat. Get the massage. Float in the pool. Share a beautiful meal. Laugh with women who were strangers a few days ago.
Power & Peace was created for both sides of you.
The part that wants to explore.
And the part that knows when it's time to be still.
You don't have to choose between adventure and a yoga retreat.
For women who aren't done having adventures.
This is for the woman who wants more from a vacation than simply getting away.
She's curious. Active. Open to trying something new.
She appreciates a comfortable bed and a good glass of wine, but she'll happily trade clean hair for a waterfall, climb onto a paddleboard before breakfast, and say yes to something that scares her just enough.
She doesn't need to prove anything.
She just isn't interested in sitting on the sidelines yet.
If that sounds a little like you, keep reading...
ONE RETREAT. THREE SIDES OF COSTA RICA.
ARENAL
Awaken
Volcano views. Rainforest trails. Waterfalls. SUP Yoga on Lake Arenal. Volcanic hot springs. Local food, culture and plenty of time beside the pool.
PACUARE
Adventure
Leave the ordinary road behind and enter the rainforest. Zipline through the canopy. Take the Tarzan swing. Sleep beside one of Costa Rica's legendary rivers.
And when it's time to leave?
We raft out.
Wellness
Restore
The final exhale. Two nights dedicated to slowing everything down—yoga, massage, pool, sauna, cold plunge, long conversations and a farewell dinner worth dressing up for.
Power. Flow. Courage. Surrender. Peace.
The adventure changes every day. So does the practice.
The journey is more than where we go...
Every day of Power & Peace carries a theme, not as something to study, but something to experience.
Power when we're climbing.
Presence when we're balancing.
Courage when we're standing at the edge.
Surrender when the river takes over.
Peace when there's finally nowhere else we need to be.
The yoga doesn't stop when we roll up the mat.
YOUR 8 DAY JOURNEY
DAY 1 · BEGIN AGAIN
Arrive
SJO → Arenal
Arrive in Costa Rica and leave ordinary life behind. We'll make our way to our private Arenal villa, settle in, share our first dinner and begin the week together.
Welcome Dinner · Welcome Circle · Gentle Arrival Practice
DAY 2 · POWER
Tapas · Choose the challenge
Our first full day takes us into the landscape surrounding Arenal: rainforest, volcano and waterfall. And after a day of exploring? We soak.
Morning Yoga · Rainforest & Volcano Adventure · La Fortuna Waterfall · Volcanic Hot Springs · Dinner
DAY 3 · FLOW
Be Here Now
Take your yoga practice onto the water with SUP Yoga on spectacular Lake Arenal.
Then—we stop.
Pool. Nap. Read. Talk. Do nothing.
That evening, we'll experience Costa Rican food and hospitality over a local farm-to-table cooking experience and dinner.
SUP Yoga · Lake Arenal · Free Afternoon · Costa Rican Cooking Experience & Dinner
DAY 4 · TRANSFORMATION
Step into the unknown
We leave Arenal behind and travel toward the Pacuare, trading our villa for an immersive rainforest experience.
This is where the adventure changes.
Morning Yoga · Journey to Pacuare · Rainforest Lodge · Time to Explore
DAY 5 · COURAGE
Courage is one step ahead of fear.
Today, we play.
Zip through the rainforest canopy. Step up to the Tarzan swing. Challenge yourself—or choose your own version of courage.
Because courage isn't the absence of fear.
It's taking the next step anyway.
Morning Yoga · Ziplining · Tarzan Swing · Rainforest Adventure · Free Time
DAY 6 · LET GO
Stop trying to control the river.
There's only one way we're leaving Pacuare.
By raft.
We'll ride the river out of the canyon before traveling to our final retreat home, where the pace changes completely.
Whitewater Rafting · Transfer to Wellness Retreat · Pool · Sauna · Cold Plunge · Chef-Prepared Dinner
DAY 7 · PEACE
Sangha · We don't do this alone.
Nothing to conquer today.
Sleep a little longer. Practice. Eat. Swim. Sauna. Get a massage. Read a book. Talk with a friend. Take a nap.
Tonight, we'll dress up, raise a glass and celebrate everything we just did together.
Yoga · Massage · Wellness · Free Time · Power & Peace Farewell Dinner
DAY 8 · CARRY IT HOME
One last practice.
One last breakfast.
One question:
What are you carrying home?
Then we make our way back to SJO—not quite the same women who arrived eight days earlier.
Closing Practice · Breakfast · SJO Transfer
You don't have to choose between adventure and a yoga retreat.
Power & Peace might be for you if...
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You love yoga, but you're equally happy in hiking shoes or on a paddleboard.
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You want to experience Costa Rica, not simply see it through a resort window.
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You appreciate comfort but don't need everything to be five-star and polished.
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A waterfall, a massage and a really good dinner all sound equally appealing.
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You're willing to try something that makes you a little nervous.
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You enjoy traveling with other women but still need some space to yourself.
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You want your vacation to feel meaningful without becoming too serious about itself.
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You're craving something that feels genuinely different.
You don't need to be the strongest, bendiest, bravest or most experienced person in the room.
Come willing to move, explore, laugh, get a little uncomfortable and occasionally get very, very comfortable.
YOUR RETREAT HOMES
Arenal — Our Private Villa
Three nights in our private Arenal home, with space to gather, practice, swim, eat and unwind together.
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Pacuare — Into the Rainforest
Two nights immersed in the Costa Rican rainforest, surrounded by the landscape we'll explore.
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Our Final Exhale
Two nights at a private wellness retreat outside San José, complete with pool, sauna, cold plunge and plenty of room to do...not much at all.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
Almost Everything.
Your retreat includes:
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7 nights accommodations
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Most meals throughout the retreat
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Daily yoga practices
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SUP Yoga on Lake Arenal
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Guided Arenal rainforest experience
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La Fortuna Waterfall
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Volcanic hot springs + dinner
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Costa Rican cooking/farm experience
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Pacuare rainforest experience
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Ziplining + Tarzan swing
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Whitewater rafting
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1 Hour Massage
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Sauna, pool + cold plunge
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Welcome dinner
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Farewell dinner party
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Private ground transportation
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Retreat gift bag
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Two retreat leaders
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A carefully curated week you'll be talking about for a very long time
Not included
Airfare to Costa Rica, travel insurance, alcoholic beverages unless specifically included, personal purchases, optional activities/services and transportation outside designated group transfers.
The Investment
PRIVATE KING
$4,500 per person
Our most private accommodation option, with limited availability.
$750 deposit to reserve
Payment Plan
$750 non-refundable reservation deposit
50% of remaining balance due December 1, 2026
Final balance due February 1, 2027
Only 10 guest spaces are available.
Choose the experience that's right for you.
SHARED RETREAT ROOM
$3,500 per person
Our best-value way to experience Power & Peace.
$750 deposit to reserve
PREMIUM SHARED ROOM
$4,000 per person
More space and/or an upgraded sleeping arrangement throughout the retreat.
$750 deposit to reserve
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Meet Your Retreat Leaders
Hi, we're Emily & Steve.
We've been married for 25 years, traveled around the world together, and learned that some of the best stories start with saying, “Sure, why not?”
I'm Emily, the yoga teacher, adventure planner and person behind bZenYoga. I believe yoga was never meant to stay on the mat. The real practice happens out there: when you're trying something new, finding your footing, getting uncomfortable, laughing at yourself, letting go of control, and occasionally standing at the edge wondering whose idea this was.
Power & Peace brings together so many of the things I love most: yoga, travel, the outdoors, great food, meaningful experiences and the kind of adventure that reminds you just how capable you are.
And then there's Steve.
He's been my favorite travel partner for 25 years and has enthusiastically joined me on adventures all over the world. While, yes, he is a guy, he's also remarkably useful to have around.
He's very good at carrying heavy things, making food appear, opening bottles, figuring things out, and generally being the person you want nearby when an adventure doesn't go exactly according to plan.
Together, we'll be there to take care of the details so you can spend less time worrying about what's next and more time actually being where you are.
We'll guide you, practice with you, adventure alongside you, feed you, probably laugh with you until something hurts, and give you plenty of room to experience Costa Rica in your own way.
Come adventure with us.
A LITTLE WILD. A LITTLE ZEN.
COMPLETELY UNFORGETTABLE.
FAQ
Do I need to be an experienced yogi?
No.
Do I need SUP experience?
No.
Do I have to do every activity?
No. This is your retreat. Some activities may have logistical restrictions, but we'll clearly communicate what's optional.
How physically demanding is the retreat?
This is an active retreat. Guests should be comfortable walking and hiking on uneven terrain, getting on and off a paddleboard, climbing stairs and participating in several active days. You don't need to be an athlete—just reasonably active, mobile and ready for adventure.
What airport do I fly into?
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
When should I book my flight?
Wait for the official guest travel guidance so you can coordinate with group transportation.
Can I come alone?
Absolutely! In fact, this retreat is designed to be just as welcoming for women traveling solo as it is for friends traveling together. Come on your own—you won't be on your own for long.
Can I request a roommate?
Yes, you can book with a friend!
What if I don't have a roommate?
No worries. If you choose shared accommodations, we'll thoughtfully match you with another retreat guest.
What's the cancellation policy?
View Booking, Cancellation & Retreat Terms →
Do I need travel insurance?
Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.
What's not included?
Airfare, travel insurance, alcoholic beverages unless specifically included, personal purchases, optional activities/services, and transportation outside designated group transfers.
What happens if I don't want to raft/zipline/etc.?
No problem. Most activities are optional. Some (particularly our Pacuare activities) may require alternate transportation or advance arrangements, so just let us know and we'll help you understand your options.
Maybe this is the trip you stop saying “someday” about...
Eight days.
Ten guests.
A volcano. A paddleboard. A rainforest. A river.
A little courage. A lot of laughter. And enough stillness to actually notice you're there.
Power & Peace
March 5–12, 2027
Where adventure awakens and stillness restores.
Reserve your place with a $750 deposit.