Embody Costa Rica was an incredible retreat space for this event. The hosts were generous with their time and support of our experiences from pick up from the airport all the way to picking up our luggage from our AirBnB on departure day. They gave us tours of Atenas and took us to a local waterfall and wildlife sanctuary which made the excursions feel so personal. The vegetarian food prepared by our local Costa Rican chef was amazing with fresh juices daily and locally grown fruits and vegetables. All of this set the perfect backdrop for the movement and connection content provided by James and Matthew. Their skill in leading somatic-based yoga, dance, and contact practices was enlightening, joyful, and deeply intuitive. They accommodated all bodies and mobility levels, so that each session was empowering and playful. The content was balanced with free time and personal exploration, with the entire experience well thought out, organized, clearly communicated, and including daily circle for conversation and integration. Highly recommend and would absolutely do it all again.

My experience on this retreat was profound. I give so much gratitude to Matthew, James, and Winter for the gifts, wisdom, guidance they shared and for the way they were able to hold space for the group. It was a deeply transformative and healing weekend for me. I felt incredibly safe to be vulnerable and to step out of my shell and explore myself and my relationship with others in ways I didn't think possible. I look forward to joining many more events where these wonderful facilitators/teachers will be teaching and sharing their gifts. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience! Much Love, Olesya

James is a great yoga teacher and we both had a wonderful time. I would definitely attend a retreat of his in the future

Exceptional facilitation from James, Sarah, Ashley and Nathan. They really listened to the group at all times and sensed into what would best suit us creating are retreat full of flow and ease. I felt comfortable and welcomed from the moment that I arrived and honestly didn’t want the experience to end. I would highly recommend anyone to take part in future events, whatever your capabilities are with yoga James’ attentive guidance will allow you to move into postures and shapes that suit you best. Thank you so much to James, Sarah, Ashley and Nathan!

Beautifully led weekend retreat. I deeply appreciate James and Sarah for their kindness, patience and direction. It was a special group. I personally felt so amazed by the meditation, yoga, massage, music, and overall healing. It is difficult to sum up the power of this retreat into words. It took me a few days to integrate back to my day to day life. I am determined to keep the helpful weekend bits of wisdom with me as I continue to heal. Thank you for the wonderful retreat! Many blessings.