A Journey to Wellness in Paradise

Retreats

Imagine waking up to the sound of the ocean and the birds in the jungle, starting your day with gentle yoga under the palm trees, and ending it watching the sunset with a heart full of peace.

At Yoga Peace & Love, I offer intimate, transformative retreats in Nosara, Costa Rica, where you can step away from the demands of everyday life and nourish your body, mind, soul and heart. These retreats are more than a getaway; they’re an opportunity to connect deeply with yourself and others, recharge, and explore your essence.

Whether you join us for a week-long immersive retreat or a customized private retreat for yourself, your partner & you or friends and family, I’ll guide you through a healing experience designed just for you. Every retreat is crafted with intention and heart - your journey is personal, and the space is created to honor your needs and desires.

What to Expect at My Retreats

Every retreat is carefully designed to nourish and empower you. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Two Sessions Per Day
    Each day begins with a morning yoga practice that incorporates both movement and stillness, designed to connect you with your body and help you start the day grounded and present. We will close the day with an evening session, such as restorative yoga, meditation, or breathwork, depending on the focus of the retreat.

  • Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
    Throughout the retreat, I integrate the power of essential oils to enhance your practice. These natural scents help to create a calming atmosphere and promote healing at the emotional and physical levels.

  • Somatic Healing & Massage
    Many retreats feature somatic bodywork such as womb massage, AromaTouch technique, or Thai Yoga Bodywork to support the release of emotional tension and to help restore balance.

  • Breathwork and Meditation
    We will practice restorative breathwork and guided meditations to help release stress, clear emotional blockages, and tap into a state of deep relaxation and clarity.

  • Delicious, Healthy Meals
    Throughout the retreat, you will enjoy nourishing meals prepared by a private chef, designed to fuel your body and nourish your spirit. We cater to all dietary preferences, ensuring you feel energized and supported.

  • Nature and Adventure
    Nosara is a tropical paradise with pristine beaches and lush jungle, providing the perfect backdrop for your retreat experience. Depending on the retreat, activities could include nature hikes, swimming in the ocean, boogie-boarding, or silent meditation walks to help you reconnect with the land and yourself.

  • Private Casitas & Poolside Rooms
    Enjoy direct access to our Salt Water Pool with our Jack & Jill rooms by the pool or enjoy our private casitas.

  • Salt Water Pool & Playful Movement
    Our salt water pool serves as the main communal space where guests naturally gather and connect. Here we enjoy playful activities like rebounding (mini trampoline sessions) for lymphatic drainage and pure joy, adding a fun, different element to your retreat experience.

  • Community & Connection
    One of the most special aspects of the retreat is the connections made. Through group activities such as women's circles, sharing circles, and community events, you'll bond with like-minded souls. We may also have more playful experiences like dancing or poolside activities, allowing for moments of joy and lightness.

  • Bilingual Support
    All sessions and guidance are offered in both French and English, ensuring you feel completely understood and supported in your preferred language throughout your entire retreat experience.

Personalized, Intimate Retreats

In addition to our regular retreats, I also offer private, personalized retreats for individuals or small groups (2-6 people). These can be designed to meet your specific needs—whether you’re looking for a deeper yoga practice, a focus on relaxation, or a combination of healing modalities. You choose the dates, the focus, and the length of your stay. Together, we’ll create a retreat that is fully aligned with your intentions, helping you leave feeling restored, empowered, and connected.

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Isabelle’s Personal Touch

I pour my heart into each retreat. From the moment you arrive, I'm there to greet you with open arms, guiding you every step of the way in both French and English. My family and I moved to Nosara as an expansion into life's beautiful chaos, discovering that within the profound healing found in chaos, there are infinite possibilities. I want you to experience this transformation too—finding your community and embracing the limitless potential that emerges when we lean into life's wild rhythms rather than resist them.

During the retreat, I'll be practicing alongside you, available for one-on-one chats in both French and English, and ensuring you feel safe and cared for at every moment. My intention is to create an intimate sanctuary where every guest feels personally seen and supported, knowing that you are part of something meaningful and transformative.

Why Choose a Personalized Retreat?

A personalized retreat offers you the opportunity to focus on exactly what you need, whether it’s healing from stress, deepening your yoga practice, or just taking time to reconnect with yourself. I’ll tailor the experience to match your goals and desires. This is your retreat. You choose the length, the focus, and the time of year that works best for you.

Whether you prefer individual yoga sessions, a specialized workshop, or a complete wellness experience with personalized one-on-one sessions, I create an intimate retreat experience that aligns with your intentions.

Testimonials

  • I had been experiencing pain around my hip and went to see a few other people before I came to Isabelle. My wife referred Isabelle to me, as she had received a few sessions from her in the past. Two days after the session, I had zero pain anywhere. I feel like I’m 20 again. Thank you again, Isabelle.

    - William C.

  • Part of the experience that I shared with Isabelle during our last session was about using what was going on in my life as an opportunity to unhook and relax. There was a kind of satisfaction from time to time when a sensation that began as one thing (discomfort, holding, strain) became something that coaxed the tension away. I’m now consciously exploring relaxing during the day, just by walking down the street. I thank Isabelle for being my teacher and showing me some ways of using this dance to explore.

    - John D.

  • Isabelle’s love of life, her love of her family, and more importantly love of herself set such a great example that it allowed me, as well as her other students, to set a course that brought light and happiness into a questionable world. Even if I never take another yoga class, I will always be thankful to Isabelle for being the wind beneath my sail when the storms were strong and the horizon was lost. She kept me on course and I’m not sure I would have done that myself.

    - Anthony B.

  • I loved my very cosmic Thai Yoga Bodywork session! It was much more than I ever could’ve imagined. I loved to let my body go, in Isabelle’s capable hands, and let the energy flow all over. I was able to go so deep, and allow my soul to soar while every part of my ‘bone temple’ was being acknowledged.

    - Carol

  • Everyone was blown away by the experience in yesterday’s Thai Yoga Bodywork session. I feel so great – like I breathed a whole bunch of air in-between my vertebrae and my body.

    - Dina

  • Isabelle makes her classes challenging and fun, and I never know what she’s going to do. They don’t allow me to become complacent, that’s for sure. Her energy is vibrant and her music is great! My practice grows every time, and for that I thank Isabelle.

    - Carol D.

  • My class with Isabelle was a different and very good experience. Because many of the poses were slower, it made the class more meditative and mentally transported me. Also, the poses themselves can be more physically intense when they are done slower, but in a good way. Students can tell that Isabelle has put thought and consideration into what she wants from a class and it shows. She is an excellent teacher.

    - Tony

  • This past summer, I had the pleasure of attending Isabelle’s class. She changed my mind regarding my thoughts on yoga. Her patience and energy gave me the boost that I needed to stay with the practice. I found that her class held my interest both mentally and physically. I just wanted to take the time to thank Isabelle. She is truly a gifted, special lady and I look forward to working with her again.

    - Nina C.

  • I’ve been trying to find the right words but the relief I felt was so indescribable, unlike anything I have ever experienced. Weights were lifted on my body and soul. I continue to feel lighter because I released a lot of negative emotions. I can’t thank Isabelle enough. It was a beautiful, beautiful experience

    - Gabby

  • What Isabelle does in her professional way with Thai Yoga Bodywork is to bring the healing breath and hands on massage to the body, mind and spirit to awaken its own awareness of the being to heal.

    - Patricia S.