During our retreats we make memories, new friends, reach goals and more– that's why we love to document each retreat. Devin Archilla is an amazing photographer and as a part of your experience at the Kula, we share the event gallery with all attendees.
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We are jumping-up-and-down excited to gather together for a schedule packed full of practices, workshops and community -- all set within the stunning beachside + jungle landscape of Cambutal, Panama. Sansara Resort is full of magic with a team ready to take care of us deeply. Their culinary team is out-of-this-world, so you can prepare for the most delicious and healthy meals 3x daily throughout our stay. Accommodations are luxury, including private bathrooms in each room, air conditioning, daily housekeeping + lots of extra touches to make the space feel elevated. Sansara offers optional surf lessons, hikes, waterfall excursions and other nearby adventures for those who wish to adventure on your free-time! Or, utilize breaks in the schedule to spend time by the pool or at the beach, or exploring the area on foot or bike (also provided on-site).
Meet Your Facilitators
For the first time Nicole, Silvana + Tobi will co-host a Kula Team Yoga Retreat together. Join all three of us for a week packed full of various yoga practices and explorations including long-form morning practices, afternoon workshops and evening restorative + recovery moments. And of course - lots of time to hang out with the Kula team and community!
Based in Seattle, Washington, Nicole is the founder + creator of the Kula and is known for her creative sequencing, challenging but playful practices, and heartfelt meditations + philosophy drops. She has hosted Kula retreats worldwide and is thrilled to meet groups of yogis in retreat settings like this one. She can't wait to play in the jungle with you!
Silvana is based in Antigua, Guatemala with familial roots also based in Italy. Her presence + her classes are warm and nurturing, and she also knows exactly when to bring the spice. Silvana facilitates vinyasa and mellow flow classes, beautifully guided meditations + facial yoga and massage (which is the biggest treat if you haven't done it yet!).
Based in Germany and rooted in the school of Awakening Yoga, Tobi offers a strong and playful blend of vinyasa practices, mobility + bits of breath and meditation work. You can expect to get upside-down in Tobi's workshops breaking down inversions for all-levels of practitioner.
• 6am coffee, tea and fresh fruit available for early risers
•8-9:30am Morning Practice w/ Nicole (movement, breathwork + meditation)
•Group Breakfast: order your favorite breakfast from the Sansara menu (the Eggs Benedict + smoothies are particularly delish!)
•Group or solo excursion to surf, paddleboard, cruise around Cambutal on a bike or relax by the pool or beach.
•Lunch: order from Sansara's lunch menu + try something new each day (Nicole's fav is the Buddha Bowl)
•4-6pm Inversion Workshop w/ Tobi
•Family Dinner: we gather as a group where the Sansara culinary team serves a family-style dinner including taco night, pizza night + more. The desserts are wildly tasty + the Sansara team takes such good care of us all!
•Restorative Evening Recovery or Facial Yoga w/ Silvana or Beach Bonfire
∙ Intro to the energetics of teaching
∙ How to ‘read the room’ + be present and grounded in your facilitation
∙ Space holding ∙ Types of cueing + refining your cues
∙ Hands-on adjustments ∙Building a class
∙ Types of sequencing
∙ History of yoga
∙ Noteworthy texts including the Bhagavad Gita + Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
∙ Posture Labs (breaking down the main yoga postures and their general alignment, modifications + contraindications)
∙ Anatomy labs
∙ Meditation Techniques
∙ Breathwork Techniques
∙ Practice teaching + building your own classes∙ Incorporating music into your classes
∙ Teaching in various settings and environments
∙ Finding your voice as a teacher
∙ The Subtle Body: Koshas, Kleshas, Chakras, Bandhas
∙ A whole lot more
Join us for our 4th time at the stunning 5-start Sansara Resort located directly on the beach in quiet + private Cambutal, Panama. Fly into Panama City where the group will meet up + shuttle together to Cambutal for a week in the remote jungle and healing nature of the beach. Cambutal has a surf community, and Sansara offers access to a quality surf school and lessons for those who wish to get on a board. They also guide optional waterfall hikes and other nearby excursions to explore the nearby nature.
6am • Coffee, tea + fruit available for early risers
7-9am • Daily morning Sadhana: Asana, Meditation + Journaling
9am • Breakfast
10am-12pm • Teaching Methodology: Creative Sequencing Workshop 12pm • Lunch
1-2pm • History of the Yoga Practice Lecture
2-4pm • Practice Teaching
4-6pm • Anatomy Workshop
6pm • Dinner
7:30pm • Daily Closing Circle or Campfire Chat
All double-occupancy cabanas have their own private bathroom, and guests can choose between shared or single beds. You can either register for a double-occupancy room with somebody who you wish to share with, or as a solo-traveler and we'll pair you up with another attendee of the same gender. Sansara rooms are all-luxury, and include shower toiletries, daily room-cleanings, air conditioning, comfy beds + close access to the beach. Registrations are per-person, so both room occupants will need to register! *deposits are non-refundable, and go toward your full retreat cost. Final payments are due 90-days prior to the start of the retreat!
Upgrade a double-occ. cabana to have it all for yourself! You'll have your own private bathroom as well. Sansara rooms are all-luxury, and include shower toiletries, daily room-cleanings, air conditioning, comfy beds + close access to the beach. Registrations are per-person, so both room occupants will need to register! *deposits are non-refundable, and go toward your full retreat cost. Final payments are due 90-days prior to the start of the retreat!
Upgrade a double-occ. cabana to have it all for yourself! You'll have your own private bathroom as well. Sansara rooms are all-luxury, and include shower toiletries, daily room-cleanings, air conditioning, comfy beds + close access to the beach. Registrations are per-person, so both room occupants will need to register! *deposits are non-refundable, and go toward your full retreat cost. Final payments are due 90-days prior to the start of the retreat!
Our variety of accommodation options during our trainings + retreats depends on the event venue. If you register alone for a double-occupancy space, we'll pair you with somebody of the same gender. Please reach out to hello@the-kula.com if you'd like to inquire about upgrading any room to single-occupancy. Also please note that the images displayed don't necessarily depict the exact room you'll be in, but one of the same room type.
• Transportation to and from Panama City
• All accommodations and 3x daily meals at Sansara Resort
• All yoga offerings and group sessions including one dry-land surf lesson inside the yoga shala with the Sansara Surf School team
• Travel from your home to Panama City and back
• Optional surf lessons or excursions that you add on with Sansara
• Spa treatments or massages
• Gratutity/tips if you choose to leave them for the Sansara staff at the end of your stay
• Additional days spent in Panama before or after the retreat. (We do recommend staying a night in Panama City before and after the retreat for seamless shuttle transfers between Panama City and Cambutal).
All double-occupancy cabanas have their own private bathroom, and guests can choose between shared or single beds. You can either register for a double-occupancy room with somebody who you wish to share with, or as a solo-traveler and we'll pair you up with another attendee of the same gender. Sansara rooms are all-luxury, and include shower toiletries, daily room-cleanings, air conditioning, comfy beds + close access to the beach. Registrations are per-person, so both room occupants will need to register! *deposits are non-refundable, and go toward your full retreat cost. Final payments are due 90-days prior to the start of the retreat!
Upgrade a double-occ. cabana to have it all for yourself! You'll have your own private bathroom as well. Sansara rooms are all-luxury, and include shower toiletries, daily room-cleanings, air conditioning, comfy beds + close access to the beach. Registrations are per-person, so both room occupants will need to register! *deposits are non-refundable, and go toward your full retreat cost. Final payments are due 90-days prior to the start of the retreat!
Quad + Triple occupancy rooms have plenty of space for you to share, and you'll each have your own bed but share a bathroom. All Sansara rooms are luxurious and comfortable, with daily cleanings, air conditioning, shower toiletries and comfy beds and linens. We do our best to put everybody rooms of the same gender, but in some cases we end up with one co-ed room depending on who registers, and will reach out to you if this is the case to make sure you're comfortable with the rooming arrangements!
Quad + Triple occupancy rooms have plenty of space for you to share, and you'll each have your own bed but share a bathroom. All Sansara rooms are luxurious and comfortable, with daily cleanings, air conditioning, shower toiletries and comfy beds and linens. We do our best to put everybody rooms of the same gender, but in some cases we end up with one co-ed room depending on who registers, and will reach out to you if this is the case to make sure you're comfortable with the rooming arrangements!
Upgraded suits are double-occupancy and have a little bit more space, closer access to the beach and a slightly elevated feel. All Sansara rooms include daily housekeeping, air conditioning, comfy beds and linens, bathroom toiletries + drinkable water.
Upgraded suits are double-occupancy and have a little bit more space, closer access to the beach and a slightly elevated feel. All Sansara rooms include daily housekeeping, air conditioning, comfy beds and linens, bathroom toiletries + drinkable water.
Upgraded suits are double-occupancy and have a little bit more space, closer access to the beach and a slightly elevated feel. All Sansara rooms include daily housekeeping, air conditioning, comfy beds and linens, bathroom toiletries + drinkable water.
Upgraded suits are double-occupancy and have a little bit more space, closer access to the beach and a slightly elevated feel. All Sansara rooms include daily housekeeping, air conditioning, comfy beds and linens, bathroom toiletries + drinkable water.
Hello! Nicole Wild here. I built the Kula after many years of teaching yoga in-person all around my hometown of Bozeman, Montana & shifting into an online space in 2021 followed quickly by hosting yoga retreats and trainings worldwide. I am so deeply passionate about this community, this space + this practice. I’m grateful that you’re here + would love to see your name and face around the community. Pop in and say hello, ask questions + send requests.
Most of the classes inside the Kula are taught by me, though we have a growing collection of guest teachers, too! Kula is a Sanskrit word that means family. We like to think of it as ‘family-by-choice’ - and want you to feel valued inside of this sweet community. Welcome!
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Each retreat is unique, so be sure to check into the details of the specific retreat you’re looking at. However, all of our retreats include quality accommodations for the duration of the retreat, as well as meals and all yoga offerings throughout. Most include excursions throughout the week, but we’ll be clear in our messaging if this is not the case for any particular retreat. We do our best to include transportation to and from the retreat venue - especially if hosting in a remote area.
The main thing not included in a Kula retreat is your travel to and from, including flights and any nights before or after the retreat that you stay nearby. Some of our retreat schedules leave a few meals open/not included so that you can go experience local restaurants and have your own choice of what you eat. In more remote locations, we include all meals. Any additional snacks, meals, travel, etc. that is not a part of the retreat schedule will not be included. Some retreats have additional add-on excursions available for an extra charge, and we’ll be clear in our messaging when these are not included in the retreat costs.
Yes! We work with chefs who are experienced and comfortable accommodating all dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, dairy free, nut-free, etc. We’ll collect your dietary needs upon registration. Please note that our retreats do allow for attendees to eat meat and/or drink alcohol up to your own discretion and as far as is respectful and mindful of the group.
Each retreat schedule is unique, but all will have a minimum of one practice per day. Most days include a second practice or workshop. Our practices range from 60-90 minutes and include asana, pranayama, meditation and journaling. We incorporate workshops such as arm balance + inversions, backbends, or meditation in many of our retreat schedules.
We incorporate excursions unique to the area that we’re visiting. Past retreats have included surfing in Panama, hiking in the French Alps, Wine tasting in Cape Town and island hopping by boat in Portugal. These excursions are almost always included (but always optional) in your retreat pricing. Select retreats are priced lower, but offer excursions as an add-on on-site. We’ll be clear in our messaging about this upon registration.
All retreats include free time throughout the week for you to relax, nap, explore, add-on excursions, or anything else you desire. We will go over the retreat schedule for the week upon arrival.
Most of the time, yes. We try to offer a complimentary shuttle option for the group to the venue, especially for more remote retreat locations. We’ll send a welcome packet upon registration that includes all of your travel need-to-knows.
It is always recommended that you book travel insurance, though we do not require it.
We require a non-refundable deposit to book your spot. Your final payment is due 90-days prior to the retreat start, and is also non-refundable once paid. We are only able to refund canceled spaces in the event that we can fill your space with another attendee. Contact us if you’d like to set up a payment plan!
Yes! We welcome anyone to join in on retreat, unless noted as a specifically women-only offering. If you join alone but register for a shared room, we’ll pair you with somebody of the same gender. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you would like to discuss the best rooming options for you.
Of course! You can join alone, with friends, with family, with a partner, or however you like. Many people join alone - and we always love to watch the friendships that build throughout the course of the week together.
Maybe, depending on the retreat. We ask that attendees keep consumption intentional and with awareness of the needs of the group. Prior retreats have included wine tasting in France and Cape Town, or trying the local wines of Portugal paired with dinner.
Some of our retreats include a 3-day add-on experience. These are not yoga-related events, but an additional travel experience to see a different area of the country we’re exploring. As an example, after our Panama retreat, some of our group spent 3 days on a Catamaran boat exploring the San Blas Islands together. We highly value intentional travel and outward exploration and play, and we love to see the world with you! These add-on experiences are often limited in space and offered only to those who have attended the retreat.
All deposits are non-refundable as these are used immediately to support the planning and prepping process of the retreat. If you must cancel after making your final payment, we can only offer you a refund if we are able to fill your space with another attendee. We are responsible for paying our venues + vendors for your space regardless of whether you join. The sooner you can let us know of your cancellation, the more likely we will be able to fill your space and therefore work with you on a possible refund or transfer to a different retreat.
We try to book venues that have yoga mats and props, but some of our more remote locations do not supply these. We’ll let you know upon booking if you need to bring your own mat!
While retreat schedules include daily practice and study, teacher trainings are a much bigger deep-dive. Our Teacher Training curriculums are full-days of learning, practicing, applying new knowledge, having deep conversations about the material, reading texts, etc. If you wish to receive a certificate from attending the training, 100% attendance is required.
All deposits are non-refundable as these are used immediately to support the planning and prepping process of the training. If you must cancel after making your final payment, we can only offer you a refund if we are able to fill your space with another attendee. We are responsible for paying our venues + vendors for your space regardless of whether you join. The sooner you can let us know of your cancellation, the more likely we will be able to fill your space and therefore work with you on a possible refund or transfer to a different training or retreat.
Yes! We work with chefs who are experienced and comfortable accommodating all dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, dairy free, nut-free, etc. We’ll collect your dietary needs upon registration. Please note that our retreats do allow for attendees to eat meat and/or drink alcohol up to your own discretion and as far as is respectful and mindful of the group.
We are proud of the robust and playful nature of our curriculums. We aim to bring you all types of learning material including reading, hands-on, experiential practice, discussion, journaling, etc. so that you can remain engaged and access the material from various points of view. We aim to make our trainings very well-rounded, not only focusing on Asana but including a unique approach to anatomy, philosophy, history, Sanskrit studies, and more. Be sure to look into each of our trainings to get a more thorough look at the curriculum for each offering.
Yes! All of our trainings are certified by Yoga Alliance.
We are proud to have created a scholarship program, offering 1-2 spaces in each retreat and training on scholarship. We open our scholarship applications once per year and create a small panel to review the applications and make selections for upcoming trainings. We prioritize the BIPOC community and students as we make scholarship selections.
Yes, we are happy to work with you on a payment plan. Inquire with us at hello@thecollectivekula.com
Our trainings include a mix of online and in-person hours. Be sure to look at each training to read more about the split between online and in-person training for each particular module.
We currently offer 200-hr. Yoga Teacher Trainings, with our 300-hr. Training to be launched in 2024. Stay tuned!
Of course! Every 200-hr. Yoga Teacher Training includes a mix of people who wish to teach afterwards, and not. Many attend who are unsure of whether they wish to teach afterwards. You are welcome to join simply to learn and follow your curiosities within the yoga practice. We welcome anybody who is serious about learning.
We will either offer you a complimentary shuttle to our training location, or detailed information about how you can travel to the venue. We’ll connect you with other attendees prior to the training start in case you wish to connect with a travel buddy.
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