Testimonials

What they say about us.

  • Circadia Retreat 2023 was a wonderful transformative experience! I felt safe, supported, and nourished on every level - physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. The tropical setting was beautiful and the food was delicious as well as healthy! I experienced deep well-being and relaxation from daily acupuncture. The breath work, yoga, energy work, and beautiful music were rejuvenating. The team skillfully created a space of respect and appreciation for each person’s unique individuality and freedom, along with a rich array of healing modalities and support for growth. What was your intention? Peace Love Healing What will you take away ? Gratitude, joyful connection to the beautiful participants, and inspiration for continued growth

    — Patty M.

  • I went to the very first Circadia Retreat 2023 in Costa Rica looking for a safe space to open my heart, free my mind, and deal with a lifetime of Trauma. Circadia Retreats provided me with a safe space surrounded by a group of caring, compassionate, tender people. The facilitators are very wise and spectacular at creating a peaceful, calm, and tentative experience where you can release years of suffering through meditation, breathwork, accupuncture, yoga, tapping, dance, massage and most of all community. It is without doubt that I left Circadia possessing tools to help me manage my life on a very different level. I have clarity about who I am and the changes I was searching to make within myself. I returned home still connected to those who experienced with me; beginning as strangers and leaving as a family. Circadia 2023 and the facilitators certainly did not disappoint!

    — Nichole Tanghare

  • This was my second time in Costa Rica and first time at a yoga, health and wellness retreat. I didn't really know what to expect but I knew it would be a positive experience, especially with the group of people whom I was traveling with. The first annual Circadia Retreat did not disappoint! Our accommodations were comfortable and the food was some of the best I have ever had. I have high expectations for food when I travel to Costa because they are situated in a Blue Zone, which means an area where the locals live better and longer due to better access to healthier foods and active lifestyles. Chef Didier was the man! He made these beautiful meals with local vegetables and fruits. Full of flavor, healthy and nutritious. Could care less about eating any kind of meat or junk food. I looked forward to the menu everyday. Yoga was available every morning, so I woke up early and practiced everyday. I am not an early riser usually, yet on this retreat I wanted to better myself and give my body some exercise and stretching. Thomas, our instructor, was wonderful and I enjoyed the different types of Yoga each day. There were several memorable moments that were the highlight of the trip. Doctor Chris and Edmund introduced Traditional Chinese Medicine education that was very interesting and informative. Our follow up discussion was organic and seemed to conceptualize right before us. Our daily group Acupuncture treatments were peaceful and relaxing. I have never been in that setting of group accu before, I felt like there was a vibe in our outdoor room where we received treatment, the wind would blow through the room and it felt like it took away pain. Emily gave these great tips on how to center yourself and use a form of tapping to overcome anxiety and stress. That was interesting and fun. I never knew there were so many ways to cure yourself. Last but not least was Amanda's breathwork classes. WOW! Is a term I like to use when describing how this class made me feel. I honestly felt like it was time travel. I could see so clearly, It brought tears to my eyes and I never felt so at peace with myself. I think I forgot to breathe because I was so mesmerized by this process. I won't go into detail about my experience but I will say that everyone should experience breath work. It is life changing! I'll give another shot out to Max who sang and played these beautiful Spanish songs while we were in session, his voice and his presence was always felt and appreciated.Thank you to Catherine for being there for me in so many ways. She was the icing on the cake for me. Once and a while you meet a kindred soul. I know that I'll always have a sister in Costa!To sum it up, my first retreat experience was a great and memorable one. I laughed, I cried, I worked on myself. That is what I was there for. Putting myself outside my comfort zones has taught me more about who I am. Learning about how others see the world through their lens is inspirational and uplifting. Everyone at Circadia was a blessing and I have found a new bond with so many. I am so glad that I decided to go on an adventure and trust my instincts. I was pleasantly surprised by the things I learned and the people I experienced those surprises with. I highly recommend trying a Circadia Retreat, you never know who you might find inside you.Pura Vida

    Scott Oster

  • The Circadia retreat this year was beyond any expectations I could have had. One of lifes greatest gifts is when the unfolding is even better than when you could have imagined it could be. I was in a place in my journey when I was dealing with a lot of fear and doubt and trying to manage my own healing when I heard about this retreat. The team at Circadia created the ideal environment for processing and clearing out emotions, for creating a depper connection with myself, and for showing me what deep love and connection can look like in community. I left a lighter brighter version of myself and have nothing but love and gratitude for this incredible team. If you have been wondering how to take that next step, it is this one. I have created lifelong connection to the very best parts of myself and reclaimed the version of me I had lost along the way. Much love Circadia team.

    Jacqueline