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!

We will stay at the Nakamoto Surf House in El Sunzal and take 2 trips to El Zonte.

Please join our email list (on the bottom of our home page) to be the first to know when you can sign-up. In the meantime, let us know what questions come to mind and/or fill out our application.

FAQ

What is the price?

• Prices start at $2,100, please contact us directly for more information at allison@optimalwellness.health

Are there any discounts?

• 5% off if you pay in Bitcoin 
• 5% off if you sign-up before August 19
• 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 two other payment installments

What does the retreat cost include?

• Lodging with a pool 
• Daily breakfast and fruit
• 2 trips to El Zonte 
• All instruction (daily yoga and meditation, workshops, sharing circles, etc.)

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 be 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!

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!