This yoga & wellness retreat is an opportunity to catalyze your spiritual awakening. Change is happening all around us at the speed of light. Our retreat allows you to vacate your mundane and enter an elemental atmosphere in nature alongside a nourishing group of individuals sharing the intent serves as the blueprint for a Soul Alchemy, enriching experience. You will be surprised and delighted every step of this journey from the chartered 25 minute plane ride to the rainforest, the carefully planned itinerary that provides expertly guided yoga classes by Chloë, Neil, and Carson as well as exciting excursions and sacred ceremonies with locals. You will be deeply cared for and encouraged to rest, nourish, feel and release. This retreat is designed for those that are serious about receiving radically transformative moments in community with others and are ready to open their hearts and minds to the limitless potential and power that resides within.
Chloë Craver has practiced and studied and taught yoga for over 10 years, with over 1000 training hours in a variety of styles and lineages, as well a Masters of Science in Herbal Medicine. She uses the art of guiding group yoga classes in conjunction with her intuitive channeling to deliver powerful messages of love, grace, abundance and acceptance. She believes we all land where we are meant to be at the right time, there are no coincidences or accidents - but rather it is all by cosmic design. Chloë opened a yoga studio, Lotus Yoga, early on in her career in order to help nurture a space of connection and growth and continues to breathe the breath of the cosmos into the community that calls Lotus home.
Neil Craver came to one of Chloë's power yoga classes back in 2015 on one of their first dates and from that moment, was delighted and surprised every single time he came to the mat. It was love at first sight, both in relationship and in yoga! Neil learned how to teach power vinyasa and Ashtanga yoga from Chloë's RYS and has since explored studies with the late Guru Jagat and Yogi Bhajan. His calling is Kundalini Yoga and facilitating breath-work and meditation that allows radical spiritual awakening. He is a pillar of the Lotus Yoga community alongside Chloë as they continue dreaming up and delivering classes and events that inspire curiosity and growth.
Carson Richardson is a force, driven by love and nature. She and Chloë are cousins and best friends and have dreamed of co-creating this heart led journey since their first global trip 20 years ago. Carson has been practicing yoga for 10 years, received her 200 hour certification in 2015 and then again with Chloë and Neil in 2020 through studies with Lotus Yoga! She has taught vinyasa yoga, yin yoga, meditation, restorative and hatha yoga in a variety of studios over the years. Carson has also experienced first hand the magical elements of retreating as a seasoned participant of Lotus Yoga led retreats, and is honored to guide us through the healing voyage that travel & intentional action uncover.
We will be nourished by the Earth element with 5-star cuisine, from farm to table. Imiloa Institute provides a completely plant based menu that with leave everyone satiated and energized. The plant-based menu is designed to promote healing from a gut & cellular level, giving our bodies the balance and rest needed to repair inflammation and kick-start digestion if it is sluggish.
Additionally, there is unlimited access to the Wellness Bar, from which our guests can enjoy fresh juices, smoothies, teas, coffee, and elixirs all throughout the day.
At Imiloa, we like to call our food “conscious comfort food.” That means we serve healthy, locally-sourced, gourmet vegan meals that are as artistically plated, scientifically nourishing and delightfully crafted for all of our retreat guests.
We believe in creating possibility. Our gut is the second “largest brain” and by nurturing it we believe we can help catalyze the transformation of the mind, body and soul. For the time you're at Imiloa, you'll discover what's possible with food and nourishment. Thousands of guests have reported higher states of awareness, curiosity, creativity and completeness.
Eighty percent of our guests report eating some form of animal product before they arrive Imiloa. 100% rate their culinary experience at either 4.9 or 5.0 stars on their guest surveys.
We are so excited about the 'digs' as they are what dreams are made of. Balinese style luxury, nestled in the rainforest with views of the Pacific Ocean, the lush jungle, and the river that flows through this exquisite property. Each room comes with a private bathroom and gorgeous outdoor spaces to simply be immersed in the environment.
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Unfortunately, due to the nature of our contract with Imilioa Institute, we are unable to process any refunds for cancellations for any reason. Should you need to cancel, you may transfer your reservation to another client on your behalf with notice and communication to us.
5 Nights, 6 Days
5-Star Plant Based Cuisine
Fresh juices, smoothies, and shakes on-demand all day, baby. Hello radiant glow.
Book your roundtrip flight to SJO airport and we'll cover the 25 min flight to and from the retreat center on a private plane with breathtaking views. #livingyourbestlife
Heading into town or the beach about 10 minutes away is made easy with car transportation included in your stay. You won't want to leave Imiloa much, but it will be easy when you do.
The heart of our gathering, what brought us altogether. Our lineup is balanced by circadian rhythm and in harmony with the natural elements surrounding us in this lush atmosphere.
Ignite the daily magic with our morning meditations that spark curiosity, intuition, reflection, and dreams
Sprinkled into the schedule are Neil's thoughtful Kundalini sets that are carefully crafted to support the journey we are walking alongside each other.
Boost your resilience, recovery, immune system, and mood with a breathwork and cold plunge experience to feel fully alive! This workshop is of course optional, but we highly recommend participating.
We weave in down time on our itinerary and encourage you to just be. There's boundless opportunity to relax at a dozen different spots on site, or you can schedule yourself a massage!
You will explore communication without words as you enjoy the healing properties of the blue clay followed by a refreshing cleanse in the river
Led by a local guide with locally grown cacao. This 2 hour ceremony will connect us to our heart chakra and have us tapping into our true essence with the potent plant medicine of cacao.
A magical sunset at the beach with a local artist guiding us through a labyrinth and mosaic, weaving together our entire experience and leaving us with peace & heart.
Please book your intl flights to arrive in SJO by 8:30 am on 11/19, and leaving after 1 am on 11/25. We can recommend accommodation if you arrive on 11/18
We recommend travel insurance in the event something happens and you need assistance.
You can book in advance in order to weave in your ultimate relaxation
We will be capturing the trip as a whole, you can book 30-60 minute photo sessions if you would like add-on professional photos to remember your trip for years to come
