the heart of purpose is found in Community
Retreats for Presence,
Connection & Joy
2026 Retreat Opportunities Coming Soon!
We are looking at locations in Spain late Summer and returning to our special oasis in Texas Hill County in the Fall.
Experiences for nervous system restoration, intuitive clarity, and meaningful relationship with yourself and others.
These retreats weave somatics, movement, meditation, intuitive ritual, and community connection — all held in a spacious, nourishing environment.
Every retreat also includes a service component, because serving others is one of the deepest forms of healing and belonging.
The Essence of these Retreats
Your Body Knows How to Heal, It just needs the Right Environment…
When you step out of your routines and into an intentional, opens pace, your nervous system becomes curious. Your attention widens. Your intuition becomes clearer. The retreat space is a incubator for deep presence and creative attention.
My retreats create the conditions for this deep, organic healing through:
movement + somatic practices
breathwork + meditation
intuitive and energetic work
relational presence exercises
community-based rituals
simple, heart-led service
These experiences remind you of who you are beneath stress, roles, and expectations.
The Role of Service
Why Service?
Because nothing reconnects you to yourself — and to others — faster than contributing to something bigger than you.
Service softens the ego and awakens the heart.
It pulls you out of self-focus and into a felt sense of shared humanity.
Service helps you:
feel your purpose instead of thinking about it
access compassion, presence, and humility
shift from self-protection to connection
heal loneliness by participating in community
embody your values through action
regulate your nervous system through meaning and contribution
witness yourself as someone who gives, not just someone who strives or copes
During every retreat, we include a simple, intentional act of service — something we offer together as a group. This might be tending the land, supporting local initiatives, or creating something for another group.
It’s not about productivity.
It’s about belonging.
When you serve with others, you remember that connection is your nature — not something you have to earn.
What Makes These Retreats Different
A Somatic + Service-Oriented Approach to Transformation
These retreats are not about escape — they are about returning to what’s real.
Expect:
intuitive functional movement
somatic grounding practices
breathwork and meditation
relational presence + communication exercises
nature-based rituals
community building
purposeful, simple service
shared meals + shared meaning
pockets of joy, laughter, and play
Everything is designed to support nervous system repair, clarity, and connection.
Who This Is For
These retreats support you if you’re…
feeling disconnected from yourself or your relationships
craving deeper presence, joy, and aliveness
wanting to feel more grounded and regulated
seeking relational healing or emotional clarity
longing for meaningful community
curious about somatic or intuitive work
needing space away from screens, noise, or stress
ready for a reset that feels soulful, not performative
open to service as a path to connection
All ages, identities, and experience levels are welcome.
What You’ll Leave With
After the retreat, you’ll walk away with:
a regulated nervous system
a stronger relationship with your intuition
new rituals that ground and nourish you
deeper relational understanding
clarity on what matters most
tools for communication and connection
embodied practices you can return to daily
the felt experience of service as healing
community, belonging, and joy
This work continues to unfold long after you leave.
Sample Daily Flow
Morning
Sunrise meditation + breath
Embodied movement or functional flow
Journaling or dyad inquiry
Midday
Nourishing brunch
Time outdoors
Somatic workshop or service offering
Evening
Restorative movement or guided relaxation
Community dinner + conversation
Ritual, intention circle, or evening meditation
The schedule supports slowness, spaciousness, and integration.
What’s Included
All meals (nourishing + locally sourced when possible)
All movement + meditation sessions
Somatic workshops and relational practices
Group service experience
Lodging
Retreat materials
Pre-retreat preparation guidance
What’s Not Included
Travel to/from retreat
Optional add-ons (bodywork, private sessions)
General Details For All KBM Retreats
SomaVia Service Retreats Terms and Conditions
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These are all-inclusive retreats unless stated otherwise. The retreat fee covers:
Accommodation for the duration of the retreat
Daily yoga, movement, and meditation sessions
Scheduled workshops, excursions, and group activities
All meals (unless otherwise stated)
Ground transportation to and from the retreat center (from designated airport or meeting point)
Airfare is NOT included. Each participant is responsible for arranging and paying for their own flights to and from the retreat location.
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Payment in full is required to secure your spot
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If you cancel 90 days or more before the retreat start date, you will receive a refund of any payments made.
If you cancel 60–89 days before the retreat start date, you will receive a 50% refund of the total retreat cost.
If you cancel less than 60 days before the retreat start date, no refund will be given. If you feel an acceptation should be made you can petition for such.
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect yourself in case of unforeseen changes or emergencies.
In the unlikely event that the retreat is canceled by the host due to low enrollment, illness, or other circumstances beyond our control, you will receive a full refund of all payments made. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses, including airfare or travel insurance.
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Participants are responsible for:
Booking their own flights to and from [Retreat Destination]
Arriving in time for the group transfer (if offered)
Securing valid passports and any required visas
Complying with any health or entry requirements (vaccinations, COVID-19 tests, etc.)
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By registering for this retreat, you affirm that you are in good health and capable of participating in physical activities including yoga and movement practices. Please consult your physician before registering if you have any medical concerns.
Participants are required to inform the retreat leader of any medical conditions, injuries, allergies, or dietary restrictions in advance.
The retreat facilitators reserve the right to remove any participant from the retreat for behavior that is unsafe, disruptive, or detrimental to the group. No refund will be given in such cases.
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By participating in this retreat, you acknowledge that yoga and travel carry inherent risks. You voluntarily assume full responsibility for any injury, loss, or damage to person or property during the retreat.
You release and hold harmless the retreat organizers, instructors, and partners from any and all liability, claims, or demands for injuries or damages incurred during the retreat, including but not limited to travel delays, illness, accidents, or loss of personal property.
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Photographs and videos may be taken during the retreat and used for promotional purposes. By participating, you grant permission for your image to be used, unless you request otherwise in writing prior to the retreat.
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We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants. Discrimination, harassment, or aggressive behavior will not be tolerated.
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact me
By registering and submitting payment for any Somavia Service Retreat, you agree to abide by the terms outlined above.
At the heart of Purpose is service
When you slow down, serve others, and listen inward, you return to yourself.
This retreat isn’t about becoming more productive.
It’s about becoming more present.
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1:1 Small Rituals
1:1 Mentoring
Every person has a primary doorway—head, heart, or gut—but all three ultimately work together.These offerings give you a focused, highly personalized entry point
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The Teachers Path
500-Hour Functional Movement + Somatic Yoga Training
Recognized by both the Yoga Alliance and The American Yoga Council , this immersive training is built on functional movement, somatic intelligence, meditation, and yogic philosophy.
For students, educators, and guides who want to be of service through teaching. This is an integrated 200HR and 300HR Teacher Training for beginning and advanced teachers alike. -
Somavia Retreats
Immersive Experiences for Connection, Presence & Joy
Service-based retreats that blend movement, mindfulness, self-inquiry, and embodied play.
Designed for deep rejuvenation, relational connection, and rediscovering joy.