Being of light…

YOU are invited to a tranformational wellness retreat in beautful El Salvador!

Join Allison and Andrew for a week in nature learning about circadian health, light, grounding, yoga and more! Last year’s international retreat in Costa Rica was a huge success and we look forward to hosting our next one in beautiful El Salvador February 10-16, 2025!

This wellness retreat is revolved around circadian health, wellness, and yoga. We will be presenting on some of the principles about circadian biology like light, water, and electromagnetism, which we have learned from our mentor Dr. Jack Kruse (one of our favorite podcasts with him can be found here). We will teach our participants the benefits of having a circadian friendly routine and practices for longevity. We will also dive into yoga, breathing, and meditation practices, biohacking, grounding/earthing, nutrition, the dangers of blue light and how to block it, the importance of water, and more! 

We will stay at the Nakamoto Surf House in El Sunzal and take 2 trips to El Zonte. Nakamoto Surf House can be as inclusive as you can dream! This luxury compound is located within Cerromar, a gated community overlooking Latin Americas most consistently awesome wave machine the “El Sunzal” surf break. Other famous breaks are just minutes away. 10-minute walk through this private community to the beach that hosts many international surf competitions. Forget your worries in this spacious and serene space. This luxurious property has 3- bedroom Villa separated from 2 Casitas that overlook Playa El Sunzal; minutes to El Tunco and El Zonte. See photos of this breathtaking property below!

If you want to learn more about The Bitcoin Beach project and Surf Para Todos (surf for all), which we will attend on Saturday during our retreat, please watch a very well done documentary here. It is called Dare to Dream and it really does an outstanding job showcasing the folks in El Salvador changing their lives for the better, giving the children hope, and encouraging them to dream big. We had the opportunity to work with these kids in El Zonte as well as other beach villages on the coast and it is always our favorite part of going down there.

Why El Salvador? Learn more here about why we love it and the unmistakable parallels between Bitcoin and Yoga.

Let us know what questions come to mind and please fill out our application at your earliest convenience. You can join our email list (on the bottom of our home page) to stay in the loop and keep up on health and wellness information! Follow us on Instagram to find more content!

FAQ

What is the price?

Prices start at $2,100, please contact us directly for more information at allison@optimalwellness.health and see the many discounts we offer below!

Are there any discounts?

• 5% off if you pay in Bitcoin 
• 5% off if you sign-up before October 31
• $100 off if you refer a friend
• If you share a bed with someone else, the price will be discounted (the discount will depend on the bedroom)

Do I have to pay everything up front?

Nope! To secure your spot, you will be required to make a nonrefundable deposit of $500 and there will be an option for 1 or 2 other other payment installments.

Deposits are due by January 2. Remaining balances are due by January 20

After January 2, we will require participants to pay in full when signing up.

The VERY last day to sign-up is February 3 and payment will be required right away.

What doesn’t the retreat include?

• Airfare 
• Transportation to and from the airport (we can help with this)
• Meals outside of breakfast

Who are the hosts?

• Founder of Optimal Wellness, Allison, and her fiancé, Andrew. You can learn more about them here and find some of Allison’s free yoga videos here.
• You can find them both on social media as well!
  • Instagram: @a_yanci11, @optimalwellness.health, & @asteele319
  • Twitter/X: @bitcoinyogini & @asteele319
  • LinkedIn: Allison Yanci & Andrew Steele

Are there any add ons?

• Wellness consultations for a discounted price for retreat participants ($75 instead of $99 and it includes a free YEAR of the Optimal Wellness Yoga subscription)
• We can also help you schedule small excursions, surf lessons, or massages during the free time

What airport do I fly into?

San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez)

How do you fly for free?

Credit card bonuses! We have traveled to central America 7 times (as well as places in the Caribbean and the US) and have never paid! Let us know if you want to learn how you can earn miles and fly for free too.

What will we be doing everyday?

Please see our tentative schedule below! Most days will include a yoga practice, beach time, a workshop, and connection with nature as well as others in the group.

Are there any opportunities to give back?

On Saturday we will go to the Hope House and work with the kids during Surf Para Todos. If you would like to donate or make other efforts we can connect you with the right people! Please watch Dare to Dream for a better understanding of this mission.

Tentative Schedule

Silence every morning until after yoga & meditation

Monday 

3:00 or later – Arrival

4:00 – Provided Meal

5:00 – Beach for sunset

6:30 – Intros and Guided Relaxation

Tuesday 

7:00 – Morning Yoga & Meditation 

8:15 – Breakfast 

9:00 – Beach

10:30 – Opening Circle & Intention Setting 

12:00 – Free Time 

3:30 – Yoga Nidra

5:00 – Beach for sunset

Wednesday 

7:00 – Stretch and Strengthen & Guided Shavasana 

8:15 – Breakfast 

9:00 -Beach

10:30 – Circadian Health & Longevity Workshop 

12:00 – Free Time 

3:00 – Sharing Circle & Restorative Yoga 

5:00 – Beach for sunset

Thursday 

7:00 – Morning Yoga & Meditation 

8:15 – Breakfast 

9:00 – Breath Workshop 

10:30 Free Time and Prepare for El Zonte Trip 

11:30 – Leave for El Zonte 

12:00 – Lunch at Olor De Mar Pacifico

Explore El Zonte/Bitcoin Beach, go to the Hope House, go to the beach, etc. 

5:00 – Beach for sunset in El Zonte

Friday 

7:00 – Morning Yoga & Meditation 

8:15 – Breakfast 

9:00 – Beach

11:00 – Yamas and Niyamas Workshop 

12:00 – Free Time 

3:00 – Optional Bitcoin Meeting Time

5:00 – Beach for sunset

Saturday 

7:00 – Morning fruit

7:30 – Depart for El Zonte

8:00 – 11:00 Surf Para Todos (Surf for All at the Hope House in El Zonte/Bitcoin Beach)

11:15 – Lunch in El Zonte

12:30 – Free Time (Option to explore El Zonte more or head back to El Sunzal)

4:00 Closing Circle (at the beach in El Sunzal)

5:00 – Beach for sunset

Sunday

7:00 – Morning Yoga & Meditation 

8:15 – Breakfast  

9:00 – Beach

Prep for departure

*Free time can be used for short excursions or activities (Tamanique Waterfalls, El Tunco, La Libertad, surf lessons, massage, etc.)

Photos from Costa Rica!