This retreat in El Zonte was a vibe from start to finish. I'd taken Natalia's yoga classes in the past and knew her energy was special and that this trip would be transformative, but I wasn't prepared for how close I'd grow with everyone <3. We were a small, intimate group of five women, coincidentally all in our early-to-mid 30s. Natalia organized our transport to and fro the hotel, and welcomed us with a goodie bag that showed she'd thought of everything we'd need for a week of sun, surf, and yoga. She'd built out a full itinerary but kept it flexible to what the group actually wanted, and since her connections in the local community run deep, it was so easy and safe for us to adventure beyond the hotel. The surf lessons were the highlight of the week for me. Finally getting consistent, proper instruction meant I was in the water almost every day, sometimes twice! The daily movement sessions were tailored to what the group needed too, and Natalia rounded things out with a volcano hike, a lake day excursion, a private dance class, and a sauna and cold-plunge contrast therapy session. Dinners together every night were another wholesome highlight, especially the grill out. She also helped me check nearly everything off my bucket list: pupusas, shopping, coco fresca, loosies, a massage. By the end, it felt less like a retreat and more like a week away with close friends. I'm definitely planning to come back to El Salvador again next year, and I'd trust Natalia with another retreat somewhere else in a heartbeat! Just give me a three-week notice, Natalia ;)