leadership and yoga retreat
lead from within, inspire beyond.
Catch up with your favorite Leadership and Yoga lineup as they bring their conversations from your headphones to a live fireside chat.
with Shawna Krueger Natasha Schön, Victoria Hutchins, Marla Tortorice & Marine Chapon
May 8-12, 2025
payment plans available & new solo stays open
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payment plans available & new solo stays open ~
meet your hosts
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Marla Tortorice
Marla Tortorice is here for the seekers. She is an Ashtanga aficionado, dedicated yoga teacher and passionate writer. She runs her own online studio, Sadhaka, and is an attorney turned content creator. She is a proponent of falling in love with the process, and learning to trust the whims and magic of our true inner creativity. Marla is here to bring us inspiration, curiosity and connection to a tradition and life force greater than ourselves.
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Victoria Hutchins
Victoria Hutchins is a handstanding poet. She is the woman behind the iconic poetry and yoga flow that feels like a dose of big sister reassurance mixed with a level of depth that reminds us what it means to be human. She brings a us a sincere reminder to have hope. Her words are raw, moving, ironic at times, and hard to feel the same after hearing. Victoria is the author of Make Believe, a yoga instructor, and a corporate lawyer turned content creator.
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Marine Chapon
Marine Chapon is poetry in motion. She is a French yoga teacher focused on the art of movement and the host of the Off the Mat podcast. Marine has a passion for the craft of creating and teaching no matter who is there to receive it. She believes that we cannot truly “see yoga” but yoga is in the way we do everything and it is here to remind us that we are not what others see.
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Shawna Krueger
Shawna specializes in transforming leadership lessons from the yoga world into easy-to-understand, engaging stories that inspire self-leadership in our everyday lives. She is the host of the Leadership and Yoga podcast, an international retreat leader, and the author of the Ritual of Writing Journal. Shawna is a bilingual yoga instructor specializing in Progressive Ashtanga, Rocket, and handstands.
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Natasha Schön
Natasha Schön is an ICF-certified leadership coach and trainer, creating transformative spaces through her retreats, workshops, and coaching. Fluent in English, Dutch, German, and Spanish, her multilingual communication skills enable her to connect deeply with diverse audiences. Natasha is here to empower us to reconnect with our core values, overcome limiting beliefs, and develop the tools needed to lead from within and inspire beyond.
what is leadership and yoga IRL?
We are bringing you a retreat experience based on the top 5% Spotify video podcast, Leadership and Yoga, featuring special guests from some of our most-loved episodes.
Listen to inspiring chats and participate in breakthrough sessions, complete a fun and informative leadership training before the retreat and make like-minded friends as you immerse yourself in the study and practice of Leadership and Yoga in Costa Rica.
Check out all of the details in the info packet.
you meet your true friends on the mountain.
Do you ever feel like it’s difficult to talk about your wildest dreams with people who get it?
Do you want to feel deeply celebrated when you make breakthroughs, and heard when you are searching for clarity?
Do you want aligned friendships that are rooting for the highest version of you with open arms to the illogical, the wild, the improbable ideas you have?
Do you want to live with trust, intuition, fire in your belly and one hand connected to the heartbeat of the world?
So do we.
it is when you begin your own journey that you will cross paths with others who are also heading up the mountain.
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This program is especially intended for entrepreneurs, creatives, yoga teachers and wellness professionals to connect and learn from leaders who are also walking the path.
We will practice all-levels yoga, and integrate daily themes through guided meditation and other group activities.
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Virtual self-leadership trainings on April 10, 17, and 24 at 8 AM PST/11 AM EST. Recordings available.
1:1 session with a certified coach
Accommodations for 5 days, 4 nights at Río Chirripó
4 premium meals daily: Pre-Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (vegan and gluten-free options available)
Daily keynote speeches, mastermind sessions, yoga, meditation, breathwork, and all scheduled activities
Transportation to and from Río Chirripó at set time
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Please refer to the info packet to see room details, pricing, and a detailed overview of the experience.
schedule
what are attendees saying?
“I honestly loved EVERY part of the retreat! I can't express enough how grateful I am for having been part of this experience. Each activity complemented the other. And I couldn't think of better leaders than you all. Overall, it was an incredibly inspiring trip with like-minded people. So the amazing group of attendees speaks a lot about your quality, not only as yoga teachers but as human beings as well. <3
I loved learning Nidra yoga and having that moment to meditate and find calm. I had never experienced something like it before, and I even had some tears coming down my face when the first session ended. The guided meditation felt so powerful and thoughtful that I could help but to feel emotionally touched at the end. It was simply the perfect way to end the day!
Another thing I loved was the acknowledgement activity. I appreciated this "simple" exercise to push us all to pay attention to others and give some kind and encouraging words at the end. It was one of the most valuable things I got from the experience. It worked as a wholesome closure to all the leadership build-up we were doing throughout the retreat. Because, in the workshops, we focused mostly on ourselves, but the final exchange of acknowledgments let us realize how others could see us and how it matched what we wanted to build our leadership style. Sometimes we really need to hear how others perceive us, to better believe in our true potential. I think that's why it was so emotional for most. The food was also a highlight, of course, delicious... The cold plunges were a great way for all of us to connect. And, the leadership workshops were amazing.”
Río Retreat participant 2024
“My favorite part was making connections with open minded, intelligent, supportive, and beautiful people inside and out! The schedule was perfectly curated to get the most of our trip without it being super overwhelming. It felt like we got to do a ton of activities while still having free time to enjoy the resort. The shala was gorgeous and the food was amazing.”
Río Retreat participant 2024
“The whole experience was fantastic. The lodge and its staff were so welcoming. Rooms were always clean, food was exceptional. I would find myself looking forward to meal times to see what delicious thing we were eating next. You, Katie and Natasha were rock stars, not only the practice part and activities, but you worked hard to make sure you made connections with every single one of us. You made everyone feel seen, heard and acknowledged. My favorite parts were the river cold plunges, tree planting and obviously the yoga. There was something so special to be in nature sharing this experience with 19 other women. This group complemented each other very well but you guys definitely were the glue that held us together.”
Río Retreat participant 2024
“I wanted to tell you — I’ve had craaaazy domino effects with my body awareness since being home. More change than the last year combined I’d say. It’s really powerful stuff. And I’ve been doing yoga nidra every night before bed! Life changing stuff. Truly."
Amor de Mar Costa Rica Retreat participant 2023
"Thank you for the experience. The trust and the ability to join. This experience is like no other and will not be reproducible, only continued. You teach with intention and purpose and push people to reach past their limitations.
This was more than a yoga retreat for me. This was a lesson on control, intention and mindfulness. I am actively including these principles in my day to day and know they will bring immense benefit and inspiration not only for me but for everyone I interact with. You have a strength that is contagious and only makes people better around you. Thank you."
Amor de Mar Costa Rica Retreat participant 2023
“This retreat exceeded my expectations in so many ways! The attention to detail, quality of teaching, beauty of scenery, and depth of conversation were all top notch. I was looking to challenge myself on this retreat, and I think I’ll most remember those experiences that pushed me out of my comfort zone: cold plunging, inversion practice, and breakout sessions were some moments that especially expanded my beliefs about what was possible. I’m also just grateful to have met so many like-minded, curious, supportive people, and I’m looking forward to continuing those connections.”
Río Retreat participant 2023
“The retreat was an incredible experience, full of intention, love, and balance. I really appreciated the inclusion of yoga philosophy to inform the themes behind each day. The asana practice felt veryyy balance - Rocket/ ashtanga morning and yin evenings felt empowering and nourishing in my body.
The FOOOD was one of the absolutely best parts for me. As someone with dietary restrictions (veganism), I felt so so supported and cared for by the meal staff and hosts. Not only was the food aligned w/ my dietary restrictions (and therefore felt so nourishing), it was so fresh and full of flavor and texture that it was very much a focal point of the experience.
I returned home feeling one of the largest nervous system shifts that I have ever felt in a short number of days. It brought a renewed sense of inspiration, new community, and blossoms of some beautiful friendships.”
Río Retreat participant 2023
“The food was amazing. The rooms and beautiful were amazing. The location was amazing. The food was beyond expectations... Katie’s Nidra was so special and a great way to end the day together. The small outing was a nice cherry on top and a great way of experiencing a bit of the country outside of the resort. I’m inspired to deepen my practice, to meditate more, to include moments of rest and relaxation into my day, and to make efforts to connect with more women groups and community activities. It’s wholesome and nourishing to have deep conversations. It was the break I needed and I feel like I’m going back with a confidence, light and relaxation that will guide me through these next steps of my career. My deepest gratitude to you, Shawna, and to you, Katie for holding the space, for guiding us, and inspiring us. You’ve touched us all.”
Río Retreat participant 2023
"Thank you so much, Shawna! I am overjoyed with the growth I experienced in just a few days. It’s thrilling to know life can be this good and it’s still just unfolding. Thank you for what you put together for us — it was truly incredible and more than I have words for yet.❤️ I keep crying from joy.😭"
Amor de Mar Costa Rica Retreat participant 2023
“The leadership workshop was the cherry on top of the retreat. It’s introspective but in a different way. It gave me the opportunity to think about things from a leadership lens, and I got to hear people’s thoughts on such topics. It was really inspiring! This was one of my favorite parts of the retreat. I honestly wish we got more time in breakout sessions because I felt super connected to my small group in those moments. Natasha is such a great proctor!”
Río Retreat participant 2024
