Awaken the Soul
A week to slow down, listen deeply, and rediscover joy
between the Costa Rican jungle and the Caribbean sea.
September 2026
Playa Chiquita (Tierra de Sueños)
Step away from the noise of everyday life and return to your truest self on the lush Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Awaken the Soul is a week-long yoga immersion designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and rediscover the joy of being alive.
Awaken. Explore. Reconnect.
Through mindful movement, meditation, and community connection, you’ll explore your inner landscape while surrounded by the vibrant beauty of the jungle and sea.
Daily yoga & meditation with Julie
Eco-friendly jungle bungalows
Nourishing, locally-sourced meals
Free time for beach, bikes, & hammock naps
Optional excursions: cacao farm, snorkeling, surf
Small group • Supportive community
Tierra de Sueños • Playa Chiquita
Just outside Puerto Viejo on Costa Rica’s Caribbean side, Playa Chiquita offers turquoise water, soft sand, and jungle at the edge of the sea. Our eco-lodge home is tucked away on a quiet lane—literally off the beaten path—yet a short stroll or bike ride to beach, cafes, and colorful shops.
Wake to howler monkeys and tropical birds, practice in an open-air shala beneath the canopy, and unwind to sunset swims. Serenity and adventure, in perfect balance.
Meet
Julie
Burch
Julie’s yoga philosophy is rooted in the belief that practice is a journey of exploration rather than perfection. She encourages students to slow down, tune into their bodies, and honor where they are in each moment.
Her classes weave mindfulness, movement, and playfulness—offering challenges that inspire growth while keeping the practice accessible and supportive for all levels. Her goal is to help students trust themselves, explore their edges, and find both strength and ease—on the mat and beyond.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
The price of the retreat includes daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, daily yoga, specialty workshops and ceremonies. At Tierra de Suenos you will be delighted in the wonderful meals that are always fresh and always local, hand made foods and with many delicious vegetarian and raw food options. The meals include regular beverages like tea, coffee, water, and fresh fruit juices. Please make sure to let us know your dietary preferences and any food allergies on the registration.
We can accommodate the following: Vegetarian – Lacto-ovo Vegetarian – Vegan – Gluten Free – Organic – Raw food – Pescatarian – Lactose Free – Whole food
Whether you are traveling solo or with a friend, our Soul Adventurer package is perfect for the adventurer in you. If coming solo, have NO WORRIES, we will match you with your new future best friend. Retreat experiences are undoubtedly where life-long friendships are created. You never leave a retreat without more friends than you began.
Each bungalow is equipped with two beds and a private shared bathroom and shower that include your toiletries
Not included in the pricing:
Airfare to Costa Rica, airport departure taxes (should be included in airfare), Airport transfers to and from Tierra de Suenos, excursions/tours, bottled beverages, alcohol, spa/massage services, laundry services, transportation, gratuities.
What you want to know about your travel:
You will want to book a flight to arrive by 12pm to SJO on 09/21/25 & departing out on the afternoon of 09/28/25.. Shuttles will be arranged for your transportation to and from the airport. There is an extra cost for the shuttle from airport to retreat center, and from the retreat center to the airport. The average cost is around $45.
Cancellation Policy:
This is non-refundable but is transferable.
8 days and 7 nights of retreat life in eco chic bungalow
3 Vegetable Centric Meals prepared with love and fresh local ingredients daily
Daily Yoga & Meditation Classes
Optional Plant Medicine Ceremony
Transformative, soul-nourishing embodiment experiences that will explore tools of self-care, self love, self-mastery, self-acceptance, and self-empowerment to help you show up powerfully at home, at work, in relationships, in your community and the collective as a whole.
Daily vegetable centric meals made from fresh local ingredients
Daily yoga sessions that include meditation and pranayama
Enjoy onsite infrared sauna detoxification and other add on therapies
5 minute walk to Playa Chiquita
Yoga is appropriate for beginner and intermediate levels.
My goal is that you leave this retreat with:
Clarity and commitment
Reduced procrastination
Improved life skills and behaviors
Enhancing work-life balance
Better decision making
Improved interpersonal skills
Fulfilling relationships
Increased confidence and well-being
Greater satisfaction and more peace in your life.
Registration Details
$500 deposit to reserve your spot.
Balance to be paid prior to retreat in two or three payments
Payments are easy and convenient, this could be broken down into a few payments if you prefer.
Submit your deposit below and in the memo type Double or Triple.
If you are coming with a partner/companion type the name(s) of friends you plan to room with.
Payable by Venmo, Cash, or by Check
Take the Leap!
Tell us a bit about you and what you hope to receive from your experience.