the art of flow
an immersive yoga + pilates retreat
with jen fisher +
melissa kakavas
bodhi tree yoga resort, nosara, costa rica
january 23-30, 2027
This is your invitation to pause.
To move, to breathe, to reconnect.
To step out of your routine and into something deeper.
This is more than a retreat.
It is a return to yourself.
We believe combining the practices of yoga and pilates is a beautiful blend of all of the elements in nature that you will also experience in Nosara.
Pilates will help you build strength from the inside out, increase flexibility, and improve posture. We will focus on balancing alignment, stability, and mobility for a whole body experience.
Yoga takes the practice inward to explore the inner layers of the self through breath, intention and flow.
Just like the sea meeting the jungle in Nosara, we feel yoga and pilates blending in this retreat will be a reset to rejuvenate and unlock your highest potential in body and spirit.
You have the choice to take as many or as few of each type of classes that suit your retreat journey.
A Rhythm of Practice and Space
Your days will unfold with intention, morning movement, nourishing meals, and time to rest, explore, and integrate.
Spend your afternoons by the pool, walking the beach, or simply slowing down beneath the palms. Or choose to explore Nosara surfing, horseback riding or so many other activities.
There is space here to journal, to reflect, and to connect with others in a way that feels natural and unforced.
Whether you’re drawn to the ocean, the jungle, or stillness, this experience invites you to move at your own rhythm.
Each day begins with a dynamic pilates or yoga practice designed to awaken the body, build heat, and connect you to your breath. Throughout the retreat, you will have options to experience pilates or yoga practices or choose to integrate yourself in both.
Afternoons offer a softer landing, with restorative movement, meditation, and space for reflection, inviting you to slow down and integrate.
Daily Movement & Self-Discovery
We have designed this retreat so you can explore many of the practices within yoga and pilates.
Yoga practices will include vinyasa, restorative, deep stretch, meditation, breath work and yoga nidra.
Each day we will offer Pilates classes that combine strength, form, alignment and mobility.
For a more comprehensive approach, we will have an additional option for Pilates reformer classes to connect deeper to the practice.
Jen and Melissa have been teaching for decades and come to you with the experience of teaching thousands of people . They have a gift for meeting their students where they are and making them feel at home within their own bodies.
Led by Jen Fisher & Melissa Kakavas
Jen Fisher became a mother in 2003—the same year her own mother was diagnosed with stage 3-C ovarian cancer. At the time, she had been taking yoga classes in Raleigh here and there, but as she navigated the challenges of caring for her newborn daughter while supporting her mother through illness, yoga became more than just a practice—it became a refuge.
After five years of teaching children, Jen felt called to expand her teaching to adults. In 2010, she completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training with a local affiliate of Shiva Rea’s Samudra School. She then pursued her 500-hour certification with Shiva, traveling across the country to study with different teachers and immerse herself in a variety of yoga styles and philosophies.
With a background in hospitality and a love for travel, Jen naturally transitioned into leading yoga retreats. Since 2011, she has planned and hosted over 30 retreats in North Carolina, Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic. Her retreats go beyond just yoga and travel; they foster deep connections, creating soulful experiences where strangers become lifelong friends.
Today, Jen teaches yoga in Raleigh, NC, offering classes at The Studio at 1104 West Cabarrus Street in Raleigh, Yoga Off East in Durham and offers workshops at various studios around the Triangle. She also shares her teachings through her YouTube channel, where students can access a variety of practices from anywhere.
Melissa Kakavas is the founder of Remedy Movement Pilates Studio in North Carolina and a passionate educator, movement teacher, and advocate for the transformative power of Pilates. With more than 30 years of teaching experience and 16 years in Pilates teacher education, Melissa has built a community centered on quality, expertise, connection, and authentic mind-body movement.
Melissa leads North Carolina’s largest Pilates teacher training program through the world reknown Balanced Body Education and works alongside a team of highly experienced instructors dedicated to helping others discover the intelligence and joy of movement.
Her teaching is grounded in Joseph Pilates' traditional method, enhanced by a modern approach developed through her many years of teaching. She believes that movement is more than exercise—it is a way to reconnect with ourselves, cultivate awareness, and create greater ease in both body and life. Melissa brings a warm, intuitive, and deeply personal approach to her teaching, creating an environment where students feel both challenged and supported.
At the retreat, Melissa invites participants to reconnect with the body through a thoughtful and invigorating Pilates practice—while embracing the beauty, magic, and energy of Costa Rica.
Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort
Your Sanctuary
Accommodation
Tucked into the jungle just minutes from the ocean, Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort offers a setting that feels both grounding and expansive.
Thoughtfully designed and immersed in nature, the property invites you to slow down—whether you’re resting in your room, walking beneath the palms,
or listening to the sounds of the jungle between practices. It’s a place that naturally supports the rhythm of the retreat—quiet, nourishing, and deeply restorative.
The Rooms
To register for the retreat - choose your room below
$750 Non-refundable deposit required to register
Optional Activities
During your stay, you’ll have the opportunity to explore more of what Nosara has to offer.
Optional activities may include:
Group Pilates reformer classes
Catamaran excursion along the coast
ATV adventure
Surf lessons
Spa treatments
Exploring the beaches and local town
These experiences are entirely optional - this retreat is designed so you can do as much or as little as you’d like.
Testimonials
“This was more than a yoga retreat. The connection, the growth, and the experience of being in nature made it truly unforgettable.”
“Jen has a gift for meeting you exactly where you are. I felt both supported and challenged, and my practice grew in ways I didn’t expect.”
“I came alone and left with meaningful connections. There was something really special about the group and the space Jen creates.”
"Melissa is the best of the best. Truly you will be in the best hands possible coming to this studio and training with. You will be a better person both on and off the reformer!"
"I have been working out with Melissa for 20 years and she is amazing! Melissa is extremely knowledgeable, professional and her Pilates classes are so much fun. Remedy Movement is a gorgeous studio that is easily accessible. I highly recommend Remedy Movement."
"Melissa is such a great instructor and teacher training. She is patient and thorough and her passion for Pilates shows through and through! Highly recommend. 10/10!"
“This retreat came at the right time for me. I left feeling more alive, present, and confident, like I had found my power again.”
Nourishment
Meals at Bodhi Tree are fresh, vibrant, and thoughtfully prepared to support your time on retreat.
You’ll enjoy a variety of nourishing, farm-to-table dishes made with local ingredients—designed to energize, satisfy, and complement your practice.
There is something deeply grounding about gathering for meals together—slow mornings, shared tables, and the simple pleasure of being well-fed.
What is included
7 nights’ accommodation + taxes
3 meals a day
2 Daily movement classes
Boat tour with snorkeling
Sound Journey and Cacao Ceremony
Not included
Resort Service Fee of $30 per day
Air Fare
Airport Transfers
(starting at $45 per person + tax each way)
Alcoholic drinks
Spa Treatments
Last evening meal at La Luna
Group Pilates reformer classes
Deposit &
Payment
Policy
Deposit Requirement
A non-refundable deposit of $750 is required to secure your spot.
Your spot is not confirmed until the deposit has been received.
Payment Schedule
50% of the total retreat cost (minus deposit) is due September 1st, 2026
Balance paid with credit card includes 3% fee or with Zelle for 0 fee
Final payment December 1st, 2026
Payment Methods
Payments can be made via credit card with a 3% credit card fee added
Payments made with Zelle have no additional fee
Payment plans are available upon request
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations prior to September 15th will receive a refund, minus the deposit.
Cancellations after September 15th are non-refundable.
All reservations are non-transferrable
No exceptions
Travel Insurance
Jen Fisher Yoga and Retreats, Melissa Kakavas and Remedy Movement LLC can not be held responsible financially for changes to personal plans.
Trip insurance is highly encouraged. Reach out to your personal insurance agent for advice.
Travelex and World Nomads are know for offering international policies.
Getting to Bodhi Tree
To reach Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort in Nosara, Costa Rica from the nearest international airport (Liberia Airport - LIR), you have several options:
A private or group shuttle, or a combination of a domestic flight and shuttle. Liberia Airport is approximately a 2.5-hour drive from Nosara.
Bodhi Tree recommends flying into LIR (Liberia Airport - LIR)
Registration begins at 2pm so it is recommended to land in Liberia between 11am-12pm
Jen Fisher Yoga will help you book a private or group shuttle
Nosara is about a 2.5 hour drive from the Liberia Airport
Please note that the road is bumpy so prepare if car sickness is an issue.
sample retreat schedule
subject to change
Day 1: Arrival & Grounding
Afternoon: Arrival & Check-in
5:30 PM: Welcome Circle & Intention Setting
7:00 PM: Group Dinner at the Resort
Day 2: Earth Element
7:30AM -9:00 AM: Morning yoga or Pilates
9:00 AM: Breakfast at the Resort
11:00 AM: Cacao Ceremony
Free Time: Relax by the pool, explore Nosara, or enjoy a spa treatment
1:00 PM: Lunch at the Resort
4:00 - 5:00 PM: Yoga or Pilates
7:00 PM: Dinner at the Resort
Day 3: Water Element
7:30AM-9:00AM: Morning Pilates or Yoga
10:00 AM: Breakfast at the Resort
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM: Free time for activities or rest
1:45 PM: Lunch at the Resort
4:00 - 5:00 PM: Pilates or Yoga
6:00PM: Dinner at the Resort
Day 4: Fire Element
7:30AM - 9:00 AM:Pilates or Yoga
10:00 AM: Breakfast at the Resort
Free Time: Beach relaxation, journaling, or spa treatments
1:00 PM: Lunch at the Resort
4:00 - 5:00 PM: Pilates or Yoga
7:30 PM: Dinner at the Resort
Day 5: Air Element
7:30am - 9:00 AM: Pilates or Yoga
10:00 AM: Breakfast at the Resort
Free Time: Optional surfing, horseback riding, or lounging
1:00 PM: Lunch at the Resort
4:00 - 5:00 PM: Pilates or Yoga
6:00 PM: Dinner at Resort
7:30PM: Sound Healing
Day 6: Space Element
8:00 - 9:30 AM: Pilates or Yoga
10:00 AM: Breakfast at the Resort
2PM: Catamaran Departure
7:30 PM: Dinner at the Resort
9:00 PM: Beach Bonfire
Day 7: Integration & Reflection
8:00 - 9:30 AM: Pilates or Yoga
10:00 AM: Breakfast at the Resort
Free Time: Reflect, write, or receive one last spa treatment
1:00 PM: Lunch at the Resort
4:00 - 5:00 PM: Closing Circle
5:30 PM: Farewell Dinner at La Luna
Day 8: Departure & Goodbyes
7:30 AM: Light Breakfast
8:30 AM: Departures & Airport Transfers
Double $3495 per person
Triple $3,195 per person
This spacious unit consists of two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchenette, living area, air conditioning, wifi and an outdoor patio.
Unwind by lounging on your large outdoor patio as you hear the sounds of waterfalls in the distance. Study or relax in comfort of your living area with access to free wireless internet.
Choose your configuration between one bedroom with a King bed and a second bedroom with a Queen bed or a King bed and a second bedroom with two Twin beds. Please note that the Twin beds can be pushed together to form a second King bed if preferred.
Non-Refundable Deposit is reflected in your payment of $750. Each person must pay the deposit and fill out registration form to formally be registered.
Balance paid with credit card includes 3% fee or with Zelle for 0 fee
50% of balance will be due September 1st, 2026
Remainder of balance due January 1st, 2027