The retreat was everything I had hoped it would be. I booked it when I had just found out I was about a month pregnant, seeing it as the perfect opportunity to unwind further along my journey. And I am so very glad I did.

I met such warm, kind people (making friends along the way), ate nourishing food, and had some much-needed rest and relaxation through four yoga sessions (to my rhythm, of course!). There was also ample time outside, snowshoeing around the beautiful forest in the daylight and under the stars.

The retreat was, simply put, very thoughtful and well-rounded, and even a month later I’m still reminiscing about all the small pockets of joy I felt throughout. Andrea is so very kind, supportive, laid back, and warm and welcoming (and she always finds a way to carve in time for a mini adventure), encouraging us to join in and think outside of the box as to how we can connect with nature.

I will certainly be joining another retreat in the future, and I cannot wait.

Emilie

Andrea’s healing adventures retreat in Costa Rica truly lived up to its name!  The week spent at the Finca de la Vida was an adventure for the senses –the blooming plants and lush foliage a feast for the eyes, the soothing sounds of the cicadas,  the incredibly delicious and healthful food, the smell of the fresh air and, of course, the healing breath and bodywork led by Andrea.

I will never forget doing yoga on the platform with that incredible view!  The yoga classes were varied and unique.  Andrea had curated so many daily adventures – surfing, waterfall hikes, a cacao ceremony – the list goes on.  It was a wonderful week spent with an energetic and kind group of peaceful warriors!

Thank you!

I had the great pleasure of traveling to Panama in November 2024 to attend Andrea’s Purpose in Panama yoga retreat. This was my first-ever yoga retreat, and in fact, was also the first time I tried Andrea’s yoga. Andrea’s yoga and retreats had been recommended to me by multiple friends, and I have to say, as high as their praises were, they did not prepare me for how amazing one of Andrea’s retreats could be!

Right from the start, you could tell Andrea really cared about making sure everyone had a great experience. Andrea is not only the retreat’s yoga teacher but also a coordinator, an organizer, and a facilitator – you can clearly tell she wants everyone to have a wonderful time. Luckily, everyone who attends Andrea’s retreats also appears to be amazing human beings. Other retreat attendees were also easygoing, kind souls that were easy to connect with. As an introvert, one of the unexpected benefits of going on this retreat was to get to spend time with other people – it is surprising how quickly you can connect and get to know other people on a retreat such as this one.

The twice-a-day yoga was perfect – every yoga session targeted different parts of your body, and each session was grounded in an intention for the day, making each session truly enjoyable and also unique. The retreat also included other activities that were optional, such as a completely magical waterfall hike in the middle of the jungle, with a meal shared with some locals. The location for the retreat was also exceptionally beautiful, as were the meals. This retreat was a fantastic way to take a step back from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, reconnect with your Self, and then re-enter the world in a more intentional and mindful way.

Overall, I cannot recommend this retreat highly enough. It opened my eyes to a new way of traveling, and to me, this way of traveling blends perfectly the travel and exploration of a new country, the human connection, and the physical and spiritual practice of yoga.

– JF

“Sculpt provides numerous useful counter actions that we don’t get in regular yoga classes(such as pulling instead of pushing). It also builds strength on top of flexibility. Andrea is the best teacher, her classes are always intelligently constructed and fun! They are guaranteed to leave you feeling better than when you went in.”

-Yuen Yee

“As someone who does yoga everyday Sculpt provides a necessary balance. It helps add a dimension I wouldn’t otherwise get and takes my practice to another level. If you have do eagle legs and then add bicep curls just imagine how easy regular eagle will feel. Sculpt is just fun and different.”

-Grant Boland