reconnect & REstore
This retreat is an invitation to reconnect and restore to yourself, others, nature, spirit and life.
In the midst of intensity and fullness of our external and internal worlds, this is a place to immerse yourself in what nourishes you and meets you right where you are.
Dear Fellow Human,
This is will be 16th year and the 33rd retreat I’ll be facilitating at Blue Spirit in Nosara, Costa Rica. There is a reason that I and so many of us come back here again and again. They have devoted themselves to having a conscious container to support the intentions of transformation and growth. The space co-creates a powerful opportunity for us as individuals and groups to realign with the most intimate and honest parts of ourselves. The nourishing food, beautiful accommodations and kindness of the staff create such a warm environment. And speaking of warm, in comparison to the middle of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, the weather ranges from mid-70’s to low 90’s F, which is an inviting temperature for walking 5 minutes down to my favorite beach in a cove with warm ocean water to swim in.
In the midst of these times of accelerated change, I invite you to call on the memory of times where through cultivating embodied presence in movement, gathering with old and new friends in like hearted community, restoring your soul with sunsets and laying down a big honest prayer for your life has supported you.
This is a container for those of us that feel the call to tend to the tenderness of what has been, presence ourselves to what is and nourish a sense of fortitude for what can still be.
As always, I'd be honored to share this time together.
Wholeheartedly,
what happens when we reconnect to ourselves, each other, nature and spirit?
what happens when we don't?
praise for working with rochelle schieck
“My first ever retreat of any kind was Qoya Costa Rica eight years ago. Since then, it has become my only Must Do every year. Doing Qoya at Blue Spirit, surrounded by so many amazing women is healing for my mind, body, and soul. Every year, I look forward to feeling as if I have come home to familiar comforting surroundings and to the opportunity to meet new best friends and sharing our stories. This year, I left with a sense of calm and peace that I have not felt before. I cannot stress enough how amazed I am by the healing powers that sharing the Qoya experience with other people has on me. It’s so easy to connect with my own emotions without the threat of feeling judged. On returning home, I have realized that somehow my ability to chill out has (almost) become second nature.”
— Linda Kannapell
“The experience of focusing on "I am you, you are me, we are one" helped me realize that I'm really not as alone as I often feel in my struggles. Sharing this experience with so many amazing women will help me to deepen my own practice. I'm so excited to have taken the next step towards where I want to be in this world by practicing my own sacred work rather than just plugging along doing what I "think" I should or have to do to get by. This experience has truly helped me to discover that and to embark upon the next step of my journey.”
— Megan
“I'd never felt so alive, connected, and at home in my body and being. I was yearning for that re-connection once again and to deeply connect in and weave with the Qoya community. The people present always have such powerful heart and integrity. The Qoya retreats are a huge highlight for my life and sacred work. It feels like HOME all around.”
— Lainie Love Dalby
THE VENUE
This retreat will be held at Blue Spirit, one of the foremost world-class yoga and meditation retreat centers in Costa Rica.
Located in Nosara, the center is perched on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean and a three-mile white sand beach that is protected as a turtle refuge. The pristine nature, subtropical climate, dedicated staff, and the healing energy of the center provides an extraordinary setting for spiritual transformation, personal growth, and environmental sustainability.
In addition to a beautiful spa, you can book excursions for exploring during your free time, including horseback riding, surf lessons, river kayaking, stand up paddle surf, and a waterfall hike.
this experience offers you an opportunity to:
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Reconnect to yourself, others, nature and spirit
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Explore embodied learning through movement and nourish your nervous system with somatic practices
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Make nature offerings to attune to the healing forces of nature
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Gather in reverence through ceremony and ritual
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Receive the warmth and beauty of Costa Rica as you're embraced by the healing forces of nature
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Experience spaciousness for your heart to find what resonates as true for you
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Integrate through evening rituals that honor the subtle and profound shifts happening within
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Practices to harvest the collective wisdom of the circle
Itinerary
In addition to our itinerary, Blue Spirit has several offerings for free time, such as surfing,
horseback riding, zip lining, and spa treatments.
TENTATIVE Schedule
ARRIVAL
february 21st, 2026
6:00pm: welcome dinner
TENTATIVE DAILY SCHEDULE
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
7:00am: Optional nourishing your nervous system Morning Meditation at the Beach
7:00am-8:30am: Breakfast
10:30am - 12:30pm: qoya inspired movement class
1pm-5pm: Lunch and Spaciousness to rest, adventure, massages, etc.
5:30-6pm: Optional Sunset Swimming
6:00pm-7:00pm: Dinner
7:30pm-9:00pm: integration sessions
DEPARTURE
February 28, 2026
8am - 10am: breakfast
11am: blessings for your next adventure
Rooms
Click on each image below to explore the amenities for each room.
Payment can be made in full or in 2 payments. If you have friends or family you wish to room with, please contact us directly for double-occupancy pricing.
let's reconnect
Once we've received your information and have confirmed there is space to attend,
we’ll reach out to connect and send you a registration form to secure your spot.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If you need to cancel for any reason and we can find a person to take your spot, we will refund the amount paid minus a $250 administration fee. If we cannot find a person to take your spot, there are no refunds; however, you can transfer your paid spot to someone else, so you can send a friend or family member to the retreat in your place.
Faq
Have a question that isn’t covered here?
Contact us at support@qoyainspiredmovement.com and a member of Team Qoya will support you.
when does the retreat begin and end?
There is a casual welcome dinner Saturday, February 21st at 6:30pm. Our final session will be Friday, February 27th. Breakfast will be served Saturday, February 28th. We recommend that you arrive to the retreat center around 4pm on February 21st to have time to settle in before dinner. Please note times where shuttles are provided by the retreat center on their page here.
Where do i fly into?
We recommend that you fly into Liberia, and book a shuttle through Blue Spirit, cost is around $65 each way and not included in your retreat tuition. Make a shuttle reservation here. Another option is to fly into San Jose, Costa Rica and take a short flight on a small airplane from San Jose to Nosara.
if i arrive early or want to stay late, can i stay at blue spirit?
If Blue Spirit has availability, it's a possibility; however, it can be unlikely during high season, and we recommend booking somewhere else.
can someone come with me even if they don't to the immersion with me?
Yes – contact us directly to register your partner and make payment for their cost of room and board. You may stay with them in most single occupancy rooms as well as the double occupancy. Please email us at support@qoyainspiredmovement.com to book. We may add special activities for partners if there is enough demand.
what about the relational skill immersion?
This retreat began as an offering for a relational skills immersion and then SO many people wrote back saying the same thing, that what they really needed was space to rest and restore. So, I decided to offer two tracks. A retreat option and then for anyone inspired and able to do the additional skills immersion, that's an option.
What if i have more questions?
Any questions we haven’t covered here? Email us at support@qoyainspiredmovement.com