This is my second time retreating with Sam and Rachel and it has solidified my perspective that they are THE best. If you're looking for a way to take care of yourself, go on vacation, build community, and have fun; book yourself on a Joy of the Sea retreat. This year they added some really cool personal touches (like journals with your name on them, and the most incredible sound bath on the summer solstice)! One of the best parts about this specific retreat is that Sam and Rachel take care of EVERYTHING for you. You literally just have to show up (you do have to book your own flights). They coordinate ground transportation, meals, tips, excursions, etc etc. They will even send you a packing list (which I thought was truly above and beyond)! You'll get the menu/meal plan ahead of time and they wont shame you when you send a note saying "I don't like____" I truly believe that the people that surround you are a reflection of who you are. Rachel and Sam attract the most incredible humans on their retreats. Both years, the people who have attended the retreats have been dynamic, smart, fun, spiritual, and RAD souls. That's who Rachel and Sam attract because they embody all of these same qualities. The yoga itself is fantastic. Generally two, long, juicy practices per day. And a couple of sessions that are co-taught by both Rachel and Sam (those are super fun). The music the girls choose is fun, fresh, and keeps you pushing yourself. And lastly, I must acknowledge that the friendship between Rachel and Sam contributes greatly to how wonderful this retreat is. Those two really adore one another and it shows. It bleeds out into every interaction and makes retreaters feel like they've been let into this very sweet and personal bubble where we look out for one another and can be our most authentic selves. I plan on attending many more retreats with Sam and Rachel and I hope to see you at one of them soon :)

Words can’t begin to express how grateful I am to have stumbled across Sam and Rachel’s first retreat at La Jolla in Sayulita. I happened to stumble across their retreat after discovering La Jolla through social media and they welcomed me in with open arms after I reached out looking to see if there was availability just a few weeks prior.. Rachel and Sam are amazing individuals who held space for so much expansion, growth, healing, and joy in those few days. If you are thinking about a retreat, do it, you won’t regret it with these two. ❤️

Rachel and Sam were excellent retreat hosts! From accommodations and transportation to yoga and excursions, they thought of everything! Highly recommend one of their future trips.