Our retreats are designed for adults (18+) at all stages of their wellness journey. Whether you are new to breathwork and embodied practices or an experienced practitioner, leader, or professional seeking deeper resilience and regulation, you are welcome here.

No prior experience is required. We intentionally offer a range of practices so each participant can engage at the level that feels right for their nervous system, experience, and readiness. Many participants report profound growth simply by witnessing and being present with others engaging in deeper work.

No experience is necessary. Our retreats are intentionally designed to support first-time participants while offering optional pathways for those who wish to explore more advanced or resilience-based practices.

All practices are invitations, not requirements. You are always encouraged to listen to your body and choose what feels supportive for you.

No. Pura Vida Collective retreats and sessions are not psychotherapy, medical treatment, or a substitute for therapy or medical care.

None of our facilitators are licensed therapists or physicians. We are trained coaches and certified practitioners in various wellness and holistic modalities. While our work is trauma-informed and science-based, we do not diagnose, treat, or prescribe.

We encourage participants to continue working with their healthcare or mental health providers as appropriate.

Yes. Our work is grounded in nervous system regulation, somatic awareness, and trauma-informed principles.

We recognize that emotional material may arise as the body begins to release and reorganize. We provide:

• Group and individual check-ins

• Quiet integration time

• Supportive facilitation

• Education on safe processing within the body

Discomfort may arise at times — and this is part of growth. We emphasize regulation over retraumatization, guiding participants to process safely rather than remain stuck in patterns, thoughts, or emotional states.

Our retreats may include:

• Nervous system regulation breathwork

• Gentle and conscious connected breathing

• Somatic practices and movement

• Meditation and mindfulness

• Emotional release techniques

• Optional resilience training with transformational three-part breath

• Optional cold exposure and sauna sessions

All practices are optional and adapted to individual readiness.

Some resilience practices are not recommended for individuals with:

• Heart conditions

• Pregnancy

• Severe panic disorder or uncontrolled anxiety

Participants experiencing intense anxiety or panic are encouraged to focus first on regulation-based practices before engaging in more activating techniques.

We ask all participants to complete a waiver up arrival and consult their physician if they have medical concerns.

We intentionally cap retreats at approximately 20 participants to ensure personalized support, safety, and integration for each attendee.

This smaller group size allows us to provide individual attention when emotional or physical processing arises.

Our retreats currently take place over two full days (Saturday and Sunday) and are designed to be immersive, restorative, and deeply integrative.

Participants may share a room with a same-sex attendee and will have their own bed. Private rooms may be available upon request, depending on availability.

We provide:

• Clean linens and towels

• Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash

• Access to multiple bathrooms and showers

Comfort, privacy, and safety are prioritized.

We provide light, nourishing, nutrient-dense meals designed to support regulation, clarity, and connection.

Our meals are:

• High in protein

• Nutrient-dense

• Not heavy in carbohydrates or gluten

Dietary restrictions must be communicated in advance so we can accommodate as best as possible.

We believe integration is essential for lasting transformation.

Included with your retreat experience:

• A pre-retreat group Zoom session to prepare your nervous system and set intentions

• On-site group and individual check-ins

• Quiet integration time during the retreat

• A post-retreat integration Zoom session

• Follow-up resources

Additionally, individual sessions with any of our four practitioners are available throughout the year. We also offer ongoing group breathwork sessions both online and in person.

No. Cold plunges and sauna sessions are entirely optional. These offerings are invitations only and may be declined without explanation or pressure.

Emotional release is a natural part of embodied healing. Our facilitators are trained to support participants through regulation, grounding, and safe processing.

You are never required to share publicly, push beyond your limits, or participate in anything that feels unsafe.

Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Refund schedule:

• Full refund (minus deposit) if canceled 30+ days before retreat

• 50% refund (minus deposit) if canceled 15–29 days before retreat

• No refunds within 14 days of retreat start

Transfers:

• You may transfer your spot to another person at any time before the retreat

• If a waitlist exists, we may assist, but transfers are not guaranteed

Emergency exceptions may be considered for serious illness, injury, or family emergency. Documentation may be requested. Credits must be used within 12 months.

If the retreat must be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances:

• Participants receive a full refund including deposit, or

• May choose a credit toward a future retreat

All communication is handled with care, confidentiality, and compassion.

Pura Vida Collective retreats are rooted in:

• The science of nervous system regulation

• Trauma-informed, embodied practices

• Deep community connection

• Ongoing integration and support

This is not about quick fixes or surface-level wellness. It is about authentic transformation, sustainable growth, and learning to live from regulation rather than survival.

We offer:

• Individual 1:1 sessions

• Group breathwork (Zoom & in-person)

• Ongoing regulation and resilience programs

• Retreat alumni support and integration

Our retreats are one doorway into a longer journey of healing, growth, and embodied living.