Take a deep dive into the transformative world of therapeutic yoga with our 14-day immersive yoga retreat experience! This is more than just a retreat—it's a journey designed for those passionate about deepening their practice, expanding their knowledge, and retreating with meaningful purpose. Explore poses through safe biomechanics and anatomy-informed alignment, ensuring that your learning empowers you to maintain a lifetime of healthy, vibrant practice.
Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just beginning your journey, this therapeutic experience is tailored for all bodies, all ages—from 18 to 70 and beyond. Immerse yourself in a supportive environment crafted for genuine study, practice, and personal development.
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Costa Rica
Spectacular beach, two studios, oceanside cabinas and more!
COSTA RICA
Touch the majesty of its mountains and people.
Costa Rica
Off the beaten path, surrounded by nature where peace prevails.
Greece
Stunning studio views steps away from the Aegean Sea
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Salvatierra Retreat
Dec 1-14, 2024 | Jan 5-18, 2025
Salvatierra Retreat
PERU
Nov 14- 27, 2024
Samadhi Sacred Valley
June 25-July 8, 2025
Evia Silence Retreat
Feb. 15-28, 2025
Peace Retreat, Playa Negra
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Our 14-day yoga immersion style yoga retreat offers a unique blend of alignment-based vinyasa flow, Hatha Yoga, and restorative practices. This program is designed to help you explore yoga as a journey towards holistic health, self-transformation, and personal empowerment. You’ll delve into the ancient wisdom of yoga, study its philosophy, and apply its principles to your practice in a way that fosters balance, safety, and freedom in your poses. You will bring home a renewed commitment to your health and well being as well as a inspired commitment to your personal yoga practice.
What You'll Experience
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Yoga Style: Mindful Vinyasa Yoga, Hatha, and Yin/Restore through a Therapeutic Lens
Pose Study with Adaptations for ALL BODIES (includes standing poses, hip openers, forward bends, twists, backbends, inversions, and supine)
Experience Everyday Bliss: Indulge in a rejuvenating massage, a private yoga therapy session, and daily relaxation time, leaving you feeling nourished and balanced.
Skill Level: All levels of yoga practitioners are welcome.
Class Demographics: Ages 17 – 70+, diversity welcome. Our retreats are typically between 10 - 20 participants with 2 experienced instructors.
Instructors: C-IAYT Certified Yoga Therapists & E-RYT 500 Master Teachers with 25 + years experience
Take home a personalized yoga practice to feel inspired to recommit to your self-care.
Therapeutic Approach to Yoga
Our program emphasizes a therapeutic approach that takes a holistic view of wellness. We understand that true well-being involves the integration of body, mind, and spirit. Our expert instructors, who are highly experienced C-IAYT Yoga Therapists and E-RYT 500 certified teachers, bring over 25 years of experience each to guide you safely through each practice. With a focus on biomechanically sound and anatomy-informed alignment, we ensure that your practice supports your overall health and keeps your body safe. Whether you’re working with injuries or simply want to take your practice to the next level, our approach will help you practice yoga in a way that is both healing and sustainable.
Who Should Attend
This immersion-retreat is open to yoga practitioners of all levels who are eager to deepen their yoga practice and knowledge. Whether you're new to yoga or have been practicing for years, this immersion retreat offers something for everyone. The immersive environment encourages growth, learning, and personal reflection, making it ideal for anyone seeking to explore yoga on and beyond the mat.
It's More Than a Retreat - It's a Journey of Self Discovery
This 14-day immersion is more than just a retreat; it’s a journey of self-discovery, growth, and empowerment through the practice of yoga. Our experienced and passionate instructors are dedicated to providing a supportive, nurturing environment where you can explore yoga deeply and safely. Come with the intention to learn, grow, and transform, and leave with a deeper connection to yourself and your practice.
Spaces are limited to ensure a personalized experience, so reserve your spot today and prepare to embark on a transformative journey!
As a Medical Doctor and also a practitioner, I really appreciated the biomechanically sound alignment study this program offered. Learning the alignment and applying that to pose analysis was very helpful learning to do the poses safely. I really enjoyed working hard in our practices and our morning meditations. We also had such a wonderful group, I admire and have much affection for them and the teachers as well.
- Robert
Liz Heffernan, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, is an international yoga teacher and Integrative Yoga Therapist with over 25 years of teaching experience. Her dynamic approach blends Hatha yoga systems—Kripalu, Integrative Yoga Therapy, Ashtanga, and Anusara—with a deep knowledge of anatomy and biomechanically safe alignment. Liz guides students of all abilities through adaptive yoga, fostering vibrant health, self-transformation, and personal empowerment. Her personal journey began as a teenager when yoga introduced her to a profound sense of peace. Now, after 25 years of daily practice, Liz teaches globally, leading retreats, directing teacher trainings, offering private therapeutic sessions, and mentoring teachers. Liz's teaching weaves together yoga philosophy, creative sequencing, and self-inquiry to create a transformative experience for all bodies.
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Peggy Profant
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Peggy Profant, a C-IAYT Yoga Therapist and Certified Anusara Yoga Teacher, is a passionate, playful spirit deeply committed to the path of Yoga. With over 25 years of experience, her teaching blends ancient wisdom with biomechanically sound alignment, guiding students to anchor in their true selves. Her extensive training spans Kripalu, traditional Ashtanga under BNS Iyengar in Mysore, India, and Anusara. Certified as a yoga therapist, Peggy customizes practices to meet holistic student needs. A seasoned mentor, she has led numerous global teacher trainings, life transforming retreats, and workshops since 2005, fostering a community focused on self-love and holistic health. Her professional experience includes managing her own yoga studio for a decade, enhancing her leadership within the yoga community.
Liz Heffernan
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E-RYT 500 C-IAYT Yoga Therapist
E-RYT 500 C-IAYT Yoga Therapist
As a teen she discovered Kripalu yoga and changed the course of her life in her formative teen years. In 1994 she met her teacher, BNS Iyengar in Mysore, India who taught her the traditional forms of Ashtanga yoga. In 2001 she became interested in a more therapeutic approach to help her heal from injuries. She found Anusara Yoga and delighted in it's style of weaving meaningful heart themes into therapeutically aligned sequences. Peggy pursued the rigorous path to become a Certified Anusara Teacher in 2004 and began to delve into more studies of the therapeutic aspects of yoga.
Every class she teaches is an artistic expression with meaningful and uplifting heart themes partnered with skillful sequencing and therapeutic alignment. As a yoga practitioner and teacher for over 25 years, Peggy has always been intrigued by the aspects of mental well-being through yoga. In her studies to become a yoga therapist, she focused primarily on yoga psychology and the healing benefits of yoga for herself and her clients.
Peggy is a thoughtful and encouraging mentor to many students and yoga teachers in her community and around the globe. It is her wish to empower her students, friends and colleagues to overcome obstacles to self love and allow each person to joyfully offer their gifts back to humanity. In addition to Yoga, traveling and being in nature with her family is where she finds her deepest joy and peace. Peggy founded and operated a premier yoga studio in Arcata, Om Shala Yoga, for 10 years, and co-founded World Family Yoga leading family retreats in Costa Rica. She has been leading workshops, retreats and Yoga Teacher Trainings since 2005.
"Peggy’s alignment instructions brought ease and joy into my practice as well as a new sense of trust. Her way of being in the world has modeled compassionate presence, lightheartedness, attentive listening and careful speech. I have loved being her student and am sure her teachings will ripple through my life in wonderful ways." -Lina
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Christine's initial exposure to yoga's profound impact began with her training in the Iyengar and Kripalu styles, where she appreciated the detailed focus on alignment and the integration of spiritual elements into physical practice. Her passion for yoga deepened further through her certification in Anusara yoga, renowned for its heart-opening sequences and therapeutic approach. Over the decades, she has continued to expand her expertise, incorporating elements from various yoga disciplines to enhance her teaching and provide a rich, diverse experience for her students.
In her role as a global yoga educator, Christine has traveled extensively, offering teacher training and workshops that aim to not only teach the physical postures but also impart a deeper understanding of yoga philosophy and meditation. Her teachings emphasize the development of a mindful practice that aligns body, mind, and spirit, with a strong focus on the health of the physical body through understanding biomechanics and fascial networks. This comprehensive approach has enabled her to mentor thousands of students and yoga teachers worldwide, fostering a community that values holistic health and mindful living.
Christine’s dedication extends beyond the yoga mat into every aspect of her life. Based in Granada, Spain, she leads a sustainable lifestyle, running a yoga school, organic farm and is a pioneer in the teaching of yoga for children and adolescents. Here she hosts annual yoga festival that attract participants from all over the globe, seeking to deepen their practice and connect with nature. Christine's life partner is Purivian and together they have been traveling to Peru for the last 25 years, together with their two children. Through her professional endeavors and personal example, Christine inspires a balanced lifestyle that harmonizes with her yoga philosophy, encouraging her students and peers to lead lives filled with purpose, health, and joy.
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"This experience was a blessing and one of the best gifts of my life. It was a profound healing time for me, on so many levels, more than I️ imagined. The surroundings of nature, the support of all the yogis, nourishing meals, daily meditation, and daily asana formed the perfect container for this journey. I really liked how the daily agenda was broken up with meditation at the beginning of the day and a nice variety of daily Asana, learning, and solo reflection time. Looking at alignment through different bodies was eye opening. Our teachers are so knowledgeable and experienced. I️ highly recommend. - Carolyn Blackmon
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RETREAT highlights
Twice daily yoga practices include Vinyasa|Hatha and Yin|Restore.
Everyday Bliss: Enjoy a rejuvenating massage, a private yoga therapy session, and daily time for relaxation, allowing you to emerge nourished and balanced.
Variations and modifications are offered for beginners to advanced. ALL BODIES and all ages 18 - 70+ and beyond.
Daily pose study lessons with a focus on biomechanics and alignment to ensure safe and effective practice to revolutionize your practice.
Learn from highly experienced instructors, including certified C-IAYT Yoga Therapists and E-RYT 500 teachers, who have over 25 years of teaching experience.
In a typical 60-minute class there is no time to go in-depth with how to do the poses and with details on alignment. Learn skills to keep your body safe for a lifetime of yoga.
Adventure Awaits: Explore magical locations, outdoor adventures like hiking or surfing, breathtaking views, stunning natural areas, and unique cultures
Explore all categories of poses including standing poses, hip openers, forward bends, backbends, twists, inversions, and balancing poses.
Engage in meditation practices that transform limiting thought patterns, down regulate your nervous system, and cultivate a life-affirming mindset.
Explore Yoga's holistic benefits through the wisdom of Ayurveda, Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, and the Chakra System
Join a supportive community of adventurers and wellness seekers. Find connection, inspiration, and personalized guidance to heal or expand your yoga practice.
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This program has given me such a great opportunity for self-exploration and spiritual growth. My sense of trust in the future and my ability to handle it gracefully blossomed. Everyone should have the chance to experience this transformative journey and to access the wealth of knowledge.
-Aubree Kozie
- Aubree
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At our retreat centers you’ll enjoy delicious, healthy, and locally sourced meals prepared with love. Our menu includes fresh tropical fruits, vegetables, and other healthy ingredients, ensuring that your body is nourished as you deepen your practice. We cater to a variety of dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free. Some locations provide chicken and seafood options as well.
Nourishing Meals And Comfortable Accomodations
Morning Coffee & Tea
Sunrise meditation, pranayama and gentle movement
Breakfast
Pose study and alignment learning
Active Practice: Vinyasa | Hatha mindful and alignment infomred
Lunch
Afternoon break to rest, hike, swim, enjoy a massage
Yin - Restorative Somatic Yoga class or Yoga Nidra.
Dinner
Optional philosophy and yoga lifestyle talks
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A transformative mix of exploration and REJUVINATION
We provide free shuttle service from the local airport to the retreat and back on the group shuttle as part of our all inclusive pricing. Once you register we will send you a Welcome Letter with all the specifics so you can arrange your flights. Our Peru program uses the Cusco (CUZ) airport, Costa Rica programs use the Liberia (LIR) airport and the Greece programs uses the Athens (ATH) airport. Typically we have a few shuttles leaving around 11am and 2:00pm from these locations but reach out to hello@soma-yogaretreats.com for specifics anytime.
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ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE PRICES
The all inclusive tuition price includes:
✨Airport transfer to/from the local airport
✨Comfortable housing for 13 nights/14 days
✨Three delicious and healthy meals per day prepared for you with love
✨Daily room cleaning and as needed towel changes and sheet changes
✨Comprehensive yoga lessons covering alignment, pose study, and philosophy
✨Instruction by world class C-IAYT yoga therapists and E-RYT 500 instructors with over 25 years of experience
✨Experience a Local Adventure! – Tailored to the destination, explore and immerse yourself in local culture and beauty.
✨A Blissful Rejuvenating Massage that transcends the ordinary, immersing you in pure relaxation and renewal.
✨Personalized Yoga Therapy Session – A private session with a C-IAYT Therapist, tailored for healing and balance or taking your practice to the next level.
✨Take Home a 60-Minute Personalized Yoga Practice – Custom-crafted to your needs, empowering you to stay committed and inspired in your practice at home.
"I came for the purpose of learning how to safely get back into yoga after living in chronic pain for over 2 years. I am leaving with no pain in my mind, body, and heart. I was given the space to rest, recover, and to love myself.
The love and care of the instructors was amazing. The entire experience was so magical."
-Marlo Drago
"This experience has lifted me out of a stagnant place in my life and gave me new perspective. It allowed me to find myself again. The understanding I have of yoga now is more than I ever imagined with in-depth understanding/knowledge of the body and mind. I now feel comfortable practicing at home. I truly believe my personal relationships will improve as a result of this as well as the way I look at the world. Peggy and Sam are the best teachers ever! Peggy is such a grounded soul, which was a totally positive influence on my life. Sam shines her heart out through her entire being and exercises love in all situations. This whole program came together beautifully. I cannot wait to recommend this program and to return to Soma Yoga for future training."
-Tess Johnson
Words can’t even explain. My understanding greatly increased in the yoga poses, therapeutic side of yoga, and how to keep the body safe for a lifetime of practice. I loved the Yoga Sutra talks, walking meditations, and inversion day was amazing. I’m so grateful for the teachers, they have impacted me in ways I didn’t know I could be impacted. They showed me what the love of Yoga does, and the transformation it has on lives.
-Jennifer Lindquist
This immersion made me feel as if the essence of yoga has been reclaimed! I feel I have rediscovered what first drew me to the practice of yoga. I come away in awe at the power of the body to heal itself and how yoga is such an integral part of this. In such an immersion course, the effects on the body are so palpable. Amazing teachers without egos able to pass the teachings on in such a beautiful way.
-Sarah Yeates
I liked the therapeutic approach, putting the needs of individual bodies at the center and not emphasizing, showing off or fancy posing. I’m very impressed by the teachers' knowledge, the community we created, and the attention to detail. One could really tell that Soma puts their students in the center. I learned how to build a solid foundation in my yoga poses. It changed the way I practice every pose now. The alignment queues are a game changer. Meditation helped me to find clarity for my next steps in life. Overall this was truly transformative. I did not expect that.
- Fabienne Schattner
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