THE REMEMBERING
Joy, Balance, and Longevity
Join us in the heart of one of the world’s Blue Zones, where the secrets to longevity and vitality meet the transformative power of yoga and spiritual midwifery. Led by Katie Allen, Co-Founder of Be The Change Yoga, and Lindsey Meehleis, Spiritual Midwife and weaver of guiding women to remember their magic, this co-ed retreat is an opportunity to reconnect with your body’s innate wisdom.
This retreat weaves together best practices from Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda, Natural Health, Midwifery, and Sacred Circles that bring us back to our home frequency and remind us how to live well. Tap into the ancient wisdom of the Blue Zones to create more joy, balance, and vibrant health. Come experience deep renewal, empowerment, and rejuvenation in the lush beauty of Costa Rica.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
-
6 night accommodations at Selva Armonia Eco Lodge
-
Daily Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda, and Lifestyle Medicine sessions with Katie Allen
-
Transformative Innate Wisdom Activation workshops led by Lindsey Meehleis
-
Best practices from Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda, Midwifery, and Natural Health that bring us back to our home frequency and remind us how to live well
-
Integration of Blue Zone longevity principles and how to apply them to daily life
-
3 delicious farm-to-table nourishing meals per day crafted with Blue Zone-inspired ingredients (Eggs Included for Breakfast)
-
Locally crafted smoothies & elixir bar
-
Massages and wellness treatments (available at additional cost)
-
Optional one-on-one consultations with retreat leaders
-
Jacuzzi and outdoor saltwater pool, cozy fire pit gatherings
-
Journaling, reflective time, and open circle shares
-
Free time to relax, cultivate new friendships, and explore the beautiful grounds
-
Unique adventures & excursions to Costa Rica’s hidden gems: Waterfall Exploration within the rain forest + Beach Excursions at Costa Rica’s natural parks, Nighttime Nature and - Wildlife Hikes
-
Private transportation to/from SJO airport and Hilton hotel accommodation in San Jose upon arrival.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A sacred space for transformation that honors the innate strength and vitality within you. This retreat combines the ancient wisdom of Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda, Midwifery, and Natural Health practices to help you reconnect with your body’s natural capacity for healing and balance. You’ll learn how to apply the principles of the Blue Zones—regions known for their longevity and health—into your own life while engaging in empowering practices that encourage spiritual and physical alignment.
This retreat is open to all levels of yoga experience and is co-ed, designed for both men and women seeking physical, menatl, emotional, and spiritual growth who are looking to go on an adventure of a lifetime! Costa Rica’s Blue Zone serves as the perfect backdrop for you to elevate your self-care practices to create more joy, balance, and vibrant health.
SELECT YOUR
FAVORITE PACKAGE
Stay in one of the unique rooms
Selva Armonia has to offer.
CASA GRANDE
(SHARED ROOM)
*per person prices
$3,250
ALL- INCLUSIVE
(SINGLE ROOM)
*per person prices
$4,025
ALL- INCLUSIVE
Five-bedroom home with 2 living spaces, 2 shared bathrooms, and an ocean-view dining area.
Each room can house 2 guests, with 1 queen and 1 twin bed. Features all-natural construction, ocean views, overhead fans, and in-room refrigerators.
PRIVATE CABINA
$3,500
(SHARED ROOM)
*per person prices
ALL- INCLUSIVE
$4,450
(SINGLE ROOM)
*per person prices
ALL- INCLUSIVE
The Cabinas offer an intimate getaway space surrounded by jungle canopy and permaculture gardens. Their design is inspired by the region's traditional architecture, including hand-carved details and locally sourced materials.
Each Cabina is equipped with AC, one queen bed, a private outdoor shower, and a private garden view balcony.
BUNGALOW SUITES
$3,850
(SHARED ROOM)
*per person prices*
ALL- INCLUSIVE
Each suite has been designed and decorated to reflect the perfect balance of sustainability and luxury. Enjoy stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the lush Costa Rican mountains.
Each Bungalow has AC, one king bed, one twin bed, a private outdoor shower, and a private ocean-view balcony.
BALI SUITE
(SINGLE ROOM)
*per person prices
$4,700
ALL- INCLUSIVE
The Deluxe Bali Suite offers a secluded haven at the top of the property. Enjoy the gentle sounds of nature from your private terrace while you gaze across the lush tropical jungles leading to the Pacific Ocean.
Each suite is equipped with AC, one king bed, a private bathtub, and a private ocean-view balcony.
BALI ROOM
(SHARED ROOM)
*per person prices
$3,400
ALL- INCLUSIVE
The Bali rooms offer a modern design that blends perfectly with the immersive jungle haven of Selva Armonia.
Each Bali room offers two twin beds, ceiling fans, a private bathroom, and a full kitchen.
MEET YOUR HOSTS
Lindsey Meehleis
For the past 21 years, Lindsey Meehleis (pronounced Mee-Lis) has worked in healthcare but found herself often in the shadows. In the shadows of the night, helping women discover their strength through transcendent experiences while they birth their babies in power at home. As well as in the shadows of death as a Midwife who helps people cross the rainbow bridge.
Her hands have touched the lives of many as they take their first and last breath. She has woven the stories of thousands of births throughout these 20 years. Trained traditionally and licensed through the Medical Board, she quickly learned that what is needed in the magic and mystery of birth and death can't be found in a book.
She serves families from womb to tomb, like many medicine women have done throughout time, with a deep remembering that many of these witches were burned at the stake for their threat to the standard industrialized medical complex. She has witnessed a drastic shift in healthcare since 2020 and looks forward to co- creating a new future of what true medicine always was. She gets down to the nitty-gritty of LIFE and everything it brings and illustrates the power that we have within, showing that birth, life and death are pivotal rites of passage that deserve to be held in sacred deep reverence.
Katie Allen
Katie received her Master’s degree in Public Health from Tulane University. She wrote her Master’s thesis on Yoga’s ability to prevent and treat chronic disease and that has been her life’s work ever since!
She opened Be The Change Yoga Studio and Natural Health Center in Irvine, CA in 2013 with her teaching partner Allison Prince. Together they have been leading Yoga Teacher Training Programs since 2010, Katie loves sharing the life-enhancing wisdom of the Yoga Sutras as way to upgrade every single aspect of life. Katie launched OC’s first and only Yoga Therapist Training in 2016 and is the Founding School Director for AlcheMe Yoga Therapy Training.
She is passionate about bringing the empowerment based lifestyle medicine principles out of the yoga studios and into under-served communities, as well as hospitals and health systems. She utilizes her background in Public Health to effectively build community-based yoga therapy and health education programs to improve personal and community health, while training the next generation of integrative health providers.
She has been studying Ayurveda for over 10 years with Eleni Tsikrikas and Mas Vidal. She most recently formalized her Ayurveda education with James Bailey at the Sevanti Institute and is currently conducting her clinical internship hours.
She most recently co-authored an International Bestselling book, titled: Ignite Joy.