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.

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.