More than just a retreat — it's an awakening in the jungle
At SoulRise, we go deeper than your average surf and yoga getaway.
This 7-night immersive experience in Costa Rica’s Blue Zone brings together a small group of women to reconnect
with themselves, each other, and the wild wisdom within.
You’ll surf, move, laugh, rest, and be deeply nourished with plenty of rest time — but you’ll also
shed layers, expand your heart, and remember her… the you before the world told you who to be.
This isn’t just a week in paradise. It’s a homecoming, a soul rising.
It's not the kind of souvenir you bring home in your suitcase ~ but the kind that you carry it in your spirit.
The kind you can take home and witness a ripple effect to your friends, family & community.
Because when one soul rises - we all do.
"I joined this retreat because I was in need of rest, relaxation and fun.
This week delivered all of that and soo much more! The food, accommodations, surf and yoga were
all amazing! I had so much fun and I left for home feeling 100% refreshed and relaxed!!
~ Amanda ~
What's Included
7 nights accommodation in dreamy Playa Hermosa
(Nicoya Peninsula)
Fresh & nourishing meals prepared by our in house chef
4 customized surf lessons w/ certified local instructors
~ all levels welcome!
Daily Yoga practice for movement & mindfulness
Day trip adventure to a waterfall & swimming in tide pools
Workshops w/ Kari
Souvenir videos and photos capturing your surf moments
Connection & community
A week of unforgettable memories & transformation🧡
Soul Rise
Was originally created to get more women in the water, surfing, having fun, making mistakes and having a BLAST while doing it.
But when we got women together in these beautiful, wild places, something much more powerful happened.....
Women opened up, expressed, shared, connected, laughed, explored & danced together and that created something much deeper.
So Soul rise is now focused on support women in not just having a great time in the sand and sun,
but in living their most lit-up, authentic, and empowered lives.
By immersing in nature, community, and the joy of movement, women reconnect with their inner power —
and bring that ripple of transformation home to their lives, families, and communities.
We believe that when a woman rises, she lifts everyone around her.
And when we rise together? That’s where pure magic happens!
The surfing, the instructors, the location, the weather.. the escape from reality...in all honesty, I enjoyed every moment! I'm beyond grateful to have had this opportunity to connect back with myself and to carry a new found confidence forward into my life. This experience helped ground me and to reignite the passion I was after. It was everything I didn't realize I needed and more! I haven’t stopped smiling since being home...”
~Ashley
This has been the best opportunity ever! Thank you for sharing this with us, your paradise! It was beautiful. The location and the food was amazing, the people behind the food are amazing, everyone in the community we met was amazing. I loved the yoga, free time, pool, all the fun animals along the way, and the surfing (I didnt know I was going to love it as much as I did!) I hope I get a chance to do this again and bring my daughter and friends!
~ Janine
This is your invitation.
To slow down.
To reconnect.
To rise.
& join us in paradise!
🌴🌊☀️
Jan 31 - Feb 7, 2026
Hey, I'm Kari
Certified Awakener Coach, surfer, and the heart behind SoulRise 🧡
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been asking why — curious about joy, purpose, spirit, and what gives life meaning. Those big questions led me on an inner journey— one that (more seriously struck up) five years ago when I became a certified coach and started guiding women 'back home' to themselves.
Then, 2 years later, I did the thing that scared me the most but I knew would change everything for the better...I quit my job, sold my things and followed a quiet whisper of my spirit. I had no idea know where it would lead — just that I was meant to feel more alive, connected, and free. So I followed the surf, the sun, and my deep inner YES.
In salty little surf towns across Mexico, Vancouver Island, and Costa Rica, I experienced a true homecoming — the kind that shakes you to your core and rewrites who you thought you were. A full-on soul transformation, identity shift, everything-is-different-now kind of journey.
And through it all, I was held by something just as powerful as my yoga practice and surf therapy: sisterhood ~ the kind that’s raw, honest, joy-soaked. Meals shared. Tears witnessed. Hands held. Laughter that healed.
And now, SoulRise Retreats is my way of sharing the medicine of surf, yoga, nature & supportive sisterhood with you.
I believe (and have seen) that women are actual magic — especially in community. And when one woman rises, we all do ✨
Fun facts:
~ Travelled to 20 countries (surfed in 11)
~ Coached women (and men) from all walks of life
~ Learned salsa dancing while working at a surf shop in Mexico
~ I'm Canadian and hablo espanol y... ich sprech ein bisschen Deutsch
(I speak Spanish & I speak a lil German)
~ I didn't grow up by the ocean and was terrified when learning to surf
~ Post surf sunsets, soulful conversation, good snacks and a coconut in hand is my vibe!
More about Coaching w/ Kari →
Have questions?
No stress sis, I've got you! Here are some answers.
SoulRise Retreats are for women who feel the spark — or the longing — for something more. More connection, more joy, more aliveness. Whether you're brand new to surfing and yoga or have some salty-savasana experience already, you’re so welcome here!
If you’re craving a reset, sisterhood, sunshine, nature, and soul-deep conversations (with plenty of laughter along the way), you’ll fit right in.
This is a space to remember who you are, rise into who you're becoming, and do it all alongside other incredible women doing the same
Absolutely! More than okay. Most of our guests are (first time) beginners and, in my experience there's no better way to learn than in a group full of fun women cheering each other on! You’ll be guided by certified local instructors, learn ocean safety basics to build your confidence, and even get to watch your ride (or wipeout!) on video so we can laugh and learn together. Surfing can be intimidating — but not here. Here, it’s supportive, empowering, and ridiculously fun :)
Not at all. The yoga at SoulRise is designed for every body and every level. The sessions focus on embodiment, breath, and restoration, helping you connect with yourself, your body, and the beauty around you. It’s a chance to slow down, nurture your body after surfing and re-center and is really just about us taking the time and tuning into ourselves — not performing
This retreat will be in a beautiful, modern boutique resort that's just 200m from the beach! With an open air, on-site yoga shala, pool, hammocks, and monkeys in the trees, this will be the perfect place to relax & connect. We have a few room options to suit your preference and budget, including private queen rooms, shared queen bed rooms (only for friends/ those booking together), and shared single rooms.
Once your application is accepted, you will receive a Welcome Package with (more) photos of the resort, exact location, all amenities etc :) but know - you're going to love it!
You won’t feel like a stranger for long — promise. Most women arrive solo and leave with new friends/ sisters (the kind you stay in touch with long after the retreat ends!) This is a space where connection happens quickly, naturally, and deeply :)
That said, your alone time is sacred, too! Whether it’s journaling in a hammock, walking the beach, or soaking up stillness with the sound of the waves, you’ll have space to make the experience your own and spend quality alone time if you’d like to..
We offer early bird pricing until August 3 - save $200 A $400 usd deposit secures your spot, and yes payment plans are available.
This retreat has been purposely planned MONTHS in advance so it is accessible and so that you have time to save and feel good about it financially and in every way :)
Once you fill out the application, you'll receive your Welcome Package with options for paying in full, or using a payment plan.
Note: just the deposit is required to officially save your spot, then all retreat fees are to be paid before Jan 15, 2026.
Life is unpredictable and we will do our best to accommodate if you have a situation come up and you can no longer attend the retreat.
That being said, this is our cancellation policy:
The deposit is not refundable
Cancellation before Nov 1, 2025
Full refund (minus the deposit)
Cancellation from Nov 2 - December 15, 2025
50% refund of the total retreat package
Cancellation after December 15, 2025:
No refund available
*It's recommended that you get travel insurance with trip cancellation coverage so you can get a refund in the unfortunate case that you'd have to cancel your trip
You'll fly into San Jose or Liberia, Costa Rica and either fly (with Green Airways or Sansa airlines on a small plane to Cobano & taxi/shuttle to the retreat, approx $200 usd) or, you will shuttle directly to the retreat from Liberia / San Jose Airport - approx $90 usd).
Once you've submitted your application and paid your deposit, you'll receive a full Welcome Package with these details, flight booking tips, shuttle companies, booking links, etc.
Though this (off the beaten path) jungle place isn't the most convenient to get to, it's definitely worth the journey, and we'll help you make this as easy and seamless as possible.
Flights & transportation to the retreat location
(when you apply, you'll receive a Welcome Package with flight booking tips and helpful links for getting there, shuttle prices etc)
Alcoholic Beverages
Extra excursions or rentals you want to add on your trip (ATV/ Car rentals etc)
Travel insurance (lots of credit card companies will cover your trip - look into yours!)
Bathing suits - for surfing, pool, tide pools & waterfall adventure :)
Comfortable sandals - ideal if they are strap on 'hiking' style
A beach towel and/or a sarong
Yoga clothes you can move in
Tropical / humidity friendly clothing (light, flowy) for hot weather
Rashguard / surfsuit
Sunscreen (high SPF) and a Zinc based face sunscreen for surf (local vendors sell them if you don't have it)
Hat
Sunglasses
A reusable water bottle
Insect repellent
Earplugs & an eye mask (a secret key to sleeping well while travelling!)
A good attitude and an open heart/ mind 🧡
You can bring a friend! If you have one that's adventurous and awesome like you :)
Have more questions? Let's chat.
This was a life changing experience! I didn't quite know what to expect going into it, but wow...
From learning to surf to living to paradise to meeting some really fantastic women, this retreat did not disappoint.
I didn't want the experience to end! I'm so thankful I got to take part and highly recommend it to anyone that's looking for
time to slow down and reconnect with themselves/others and to try something new"
~ Christyne
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