Sacred Soma Women’s Retreat
Costa Rica
November 15 - 21, 2026
Join Us for a Restorative 7-Day Journey
Return to the land and inner landscape of your female body and soul.
Sacred Soma is a journey of remembrance.
A return to the sacred nature of the female body.
Set within the lush, untamed beauty of Costa Rica, this women’s retreat invites you to come back to what has always been yours—your body as home, as oracle, as living intelligence. Through a weaving of nervous-system-informed somatic practices, cutting-edge science, ancestral wisdom, and esoteric feminine ritual, we remember how to listen again.
This is a return to the land.
A return to safety.
A return to soul.
Here, the body is no longer something to fix, manage, or override—but something to trust. Together, we move through ritual and rites of passage that awaken the inner landscape of the feminine and reconnect us to our biological blueprint to create, receive, and live life L I T from within.
We soften the guard.
We loosen expectation.
We remember what it feels like to be fully alive—
authentically, embodied, whole..
Sacred Woman, the world needs your magic — and it starts with remembering who you are.
Nestled at the base of rainforested mountains along the Baru River in Dominical, Costa Rica, Danyasa is an adults-only eco-retreat center offering a safe, nourishing setting for women to gather, rest, and reconnect. With thoughtfully designed, up-cycled living spaces and a deep respect for the land, this sanctuary supports sisterhood, presence, and exploration—both in nature and within the inner landscape of the feminine.
See What Awaits You In Dominical…
Sacred Soma is a seven-day immersive rites-of-passage retreat for women, honoring the major thresholds of a woman’s life. Whether these transitions were celebrated, silenced, rushed, or never witnessed at all, the body remembers. And here, the body is invited to speak.
Each day unfolds in rhythm with the land—through somatic yoga therapy, embodied movement, breath journeys, ceremony, dance, and sacred circle. We explore lineage and belonging, pleasure and creativity, grief and liberation—not to analyze them, but to feel them. To metabolize them. To allow what was once held to move again.
Afternoons are spacious, for time to rest, ocean swims, optional excursions, Journaling and integration. The safety system is honored. Nothing rushed. Nothing forced.
This is not about becoming someone new.
It is about remembering who you were before the world taught you to brace, perform, or disappear.
If your body is saying yes, listen.
Your future self will thank you for this.
Take this opportunity to invest in Self and Source.
Create the Sacred Shift you have been craving.
Accommodations
November 15 - 21, 2026
Our home for Sacred Soma is Danyasa Yoga Retreat & Eco Lodge, a sanctuary for coming home to yourself and to nature.
Nestled along Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific Coast, just steps from the beach, Danyasa is surrounded by rainforest, waterfalls, warm ocean waves, and vibrant life. This eco-conscious retreat center offers a rare blend of beauty, simplicity, and soul—an environment that supports both deep rest and creative aliveness.
Imagine practicing in a world-class open-air yoga studio, sleeping in comfortable eco-chic container suites, wandering jungle paths, swimming beneath waterfalls, and feeling the land work on you as much as the practices themselves.
Danyasa is a consciously constructed container for connection, rejuvenation, and transformation. This space has been witness to countless soul journeys.
Nourish
All meals are thoughtfully included and designed to support your body, energy, and integration throughout the retreat.
Each day, you’ll enjoy three farm-to-table meals, prepared with care using ingredients sourced from local farms committed to organic, sustainable, and permaculture practices. This approach not only nourishes your body, but also honors the land, the local ecosystem, and the community that supports it.
Meals are vibrant, grounding, and intentionally simple, allowing your nervous system to relax and your digestion to feel supported as you move through the retreat.
Breakfast and lunch are primarily vegetarian, offering fresh, plant-forward options to begin and sustain your day. Dinner includes locally caught fish or free-range chicken, with the option to enjoy a fully vegetarian or vegan menu if that feels most aligned for you.
This is nourishment as part of the practice — a way of caring for yourself that feels connected, conscious, and deeply supportive.
Pricing per person:
Shared Triple - $2,977
Shared Double - $3,377
Private - $ 3,977
$500 non-refundable Deposit to save your spot
What’s all included?
Accommodations for 6 nights
Airport transfers
Some additional activities and transportation to and from
All 6 breakfasts, lunch and dinner throughout the week
Welcome Ceremony
Welcome Gift Bag
10 Yoga/movement, meditation/breath sessions or connection circles
Open yourself to receive.
Click below to commit with your non-refundable deposit of $500. Then the balance is paid through Zelle or Venmo in two additional installments.
NOTE: The full amount is due by September 15. And is non-refundable.
Sacred Soma is a remembering.
A return to the body as sanctuary.
A restoration to the land as mother.
An emergence of the—authentic, unencumbered woman that you are.
The energy of this container is already forming.
We would be honored to welcome you into this circle.
Your guides
Amalia Maria Lee
Amalia Maria Lee is a visionary holistic health practitioner, female BodyMind liberation advocate, medicinal movement expert and creator of The Root Method.
With 25 years of experience, Amalia intuitively integrates advanced training in numerous breath and movement therapies, alongside specialized pelvic health practices that encompass hormonal and pelvic floor vitality, with the understanding that womanhood is at the ROOT of the female nervous system. A certified circadian and cellular health coach, Amalia brings a deep nature-based pillar into her ‘sacred science’ methodology, guiding women to rebuild relationship with their BodyMind and align with natural rhythms.
Amalia’s work is in service to her vision of restoring masculine/feminine energy balance and re-centering family, community, and rites of passage at the heart of our human experience. Supporting humanity in remembering their ultimate reverence for the Great Mother and the female body as one and the same: the givers of all life.
Jacqueline Elsie Burbage
Jacqueline is a somatic guide, yoga therapist, and embodiment practitioner devoted to supporting healing through presence rather than performance.
With over 20 years of experience in yoga, somatic practices, and body-based healing, Jacqueline weaves together nervous system education, subtle embodiment, and contemplative inquiry to create spaces where healing is not forced, but allowed to unfold. Her approach is intentionally non-prescriptive, honoring each individual’s innate intelligence and capacity for self-regulation, integration, and wholeness.
Jacqueline’s work offers an alternative to effort-driven healing paradigms. She is devoted to supporting individuals in moving out of survival and into a lived experience of sovereignty, presence, and embodied choice.
Her vision is one of remembering — remembering the body as a sacred ally, awareness as a pathway home, and healing as a relational process that unfolds when we stop resisting what is and begin listening to what is already here.
Important FAQ’s
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The Retreat starts on Saturday, November 15th and ends on Saturday, November 21, 2026. This allows for a day of travel to and from which means 6 full days of the retreat experience.
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Click here to pay your deposit and we will schedule a Zoom Meet + Greet.
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Click here for the deposit only. Then the full amount is due by August 1, 2026. And yes a payment plan is available in 2 additional installments - $500 deposit first then the balance is split into 2 thereafter. Payment to me through Zelle is preferred hello@jacquelineburbage.com. Or Venmo @jax-burb
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Although there are no refunds, should an emergency occur please reach out to us. We will do our best to work with you.**
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SJO (San Jose, Costa Rica. It is the intention for the group to arrive around the same time together to in San Jose.
Once you have committed your deposit I will be in communication with you as details are confirmed.
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Please confirm with YOUR health insurance on coverage abroad. It is up to you to buy TRAVEL Insurance with your airline.
Travel Insurance is recommended, and the risk falls on you if you decide not to get the travel insurance. Please check with www.allianztravelinsurance.com or www.imglobal.com as an option for travel insurance cover. If you cancel or the retreat is cancelled due to any unforeseen events, the retreat will be postponed to a later date. This will be only reason the retreat will be postponed. We are not responsible for travel restrictions in your own country. You can also check this site out for additional insurance. https://www.insubuy.com/?aid=yoga
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Although transportations and most activities ARE included, additional cash for any additional needs is recommended.
(This may include meals, extra snacks or beverages, gratuities. There will be personal time without a schedule, that you may opt to go on your own adventure which will be at an additional cost. )
USD$ are accepted or you can exchange at your bank for CR colones for a possible better exchange rate.
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Refer to the tentative itinerary when it is provided closer to the retreat.
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We will offer an itinerary closer to the retreat.
What you can expect though, is optional beach walks, 3 meals a day, 2 practices a day and excursions.
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In November Costa Rica will be transitioning from “wet” season to “dry” and experiences warm, dry weather with average temperatures around 80°F and drops to mid 70’s, making lightweight, breathable clothing like loose cotton pants, tank tops, and short-sleeved shirts ideal for a yoga retreat.
Prioritize stretchy, quick-drying fabrics and consider bringing a light cover-up like a sarong for beach and waterfalls.
Here are a few key clothing items to pack:
Bottoms:
Lightweight yoga pants (multiple pairs)
Yoga shorts
Flowy, loose-fitting cotton pants
Comfortable shorts for casual wear
Tops:
Tank tops
Loose-fitting T-shirts
Sports bras
Light, breathable long-sleeve
Cover-ups:
Sarong
Light thin cardigan or sweater
Important considerations:
Sun protection: Bring a wide-brimmed hat and sunscreen, as the sun can be intense.
Bug Repellant.
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Please note this is an alcohol and drug free week. Consider it a detox on all levels. Take a break from your daily life, habits and distractions. Smoking is also prohibited. Cell phones are discouraged from being used around the group. Loud private phone calls will not be tolerated on property or in vehicles. Please consider this a time to go inward, seriously feel and be with yourself - all of you. If you allow it, this week can be and is meant to be healing + transformational.
Love Notes from Past Guests
“I returned home with applicable tools of self care and self love. I also returned home with a tribe, a group of women we bonded over the experiences offered to us this week. If you are looking to unplug, grow, connect, and tap into your inner wisdom for healing, this is the week to experience it.”
- M.B.
“Jacqueline is proficient and experienced in many somatic and yoga approaches that suit different people and experiences. I appreciated every practice she offered. And the bonus is that Ecuador, the villas, and the beach are beautiful! The food was incomparable. This retreat is a MUST!”
- F.W.
“The Yoga Therapy Retreat in Ecuador is without a doubt, life changing. This was my first yoga retreat and I am grateful to have participated in this humbling and nurturing experience. The healthy organic foods, the comfort of the villas and the beautiful excursions were incredible and luxurious but the daily yoga sessions with Jacqueline, triumphs all.”
- S.G.
Love Notes for Amalia
Amalia is a true healer. She’s receptive, knowledgeable, and intuitive. Her ability to tune in to you and your body’s needs is one of her many remarkable attributes. I’ve worked with Amalia for many years now. Whether it’s body work, movement, pain relief, belief and breath work, I can honestly say it’s always a transcendent healing experience. She’s amazing!
- Marci Fazio
“Amalia has an uncanny ability to know exactly what what my whole body-mind-spirit needs and always takes the time to curate our sessions and experiences to tend to that expertly. She has guided me through 3 pregnancies, hernia, diastasis and pelvic healing as well as being instrumental in my training process for competitive water skiing. Amalia nurtures, provides space and time to communicate and leads by example. Our time together has always been transformative and sacred to me.”
- Jamie Fairbairn
I consider Amalia to be a body wizard. Her knowledge combined with innate wisdom and deep compassion allows her to see into you in ways that are profound. She makes leaning into the discomfort of evolution easy because of her gentleness and love. Amalia continues to help me listen to my body in ways I didn’t quite understand before. She is artful in her creation of healing spaces and empowering experiences. I am grateful to her and refer others to her often.
- Kelsi Kraus