PAST RETREATS
January 2023
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
"This was an awesome experience. Our yoga instructor was professional and supportive. The lodgings were gorgeous with a wonderful staff. In addition we were a group of diverse travelers from different parts of the world who came together for the yoga experience and fun!!!"
Denise
Fort Worth, Texas
"Absolutely amazing (again). Great choice of location, wonderful yoga (accompanied by sea sounds), a generous and fun group, and outstanding organization and caretaking by Argentina (and Sara). I hope my memories of all the different shades of blue and swimming in warm Caribbean water will get me through the rest of this winter..."
Claudia
New York, New York
August 2019
COLOMBIA
This trip was an incredible experience! The hosts, Argentina and Brenda, are knowledgeable, helpful, considerate and amazing teachers! The location is affordable, stunning, and immersive! Gitana Del Mar is an incredible retreat center, very accommodating to guests and connected to the community around them. This was my first retreat and I 100% enjoyed every moment of it! The experience is worth your time and investment!
Ray G.
"This retreat exceeded my expectations! The resort and staff were wonderful, the views were incredible, the experience of yoga daily was well-balanced, healing and entirely what I needed. I highly recommend this trip with Argentina and Brenda to anyone!"
Retreat Guest
February 2019
PANAMA
This retreat turned out to be even better than I expected, and I had high expectations! Brenda and Argentina's yoga and meditation classes were perfection, the retreat center they chose was amazing, and every last detail was well thought through so I didn't have to do anything other than focus on my wellness. 🙂 I will be joining them on another retreat as soon as possible, and I will be talking about this experience for months, I'm sure. I highly, highly recommend!
Alana A.
I loved everything about the Spring Awakening Retreat in Panama with Brenda and Argentina—the varied, thoughtfully planned, and deep-digging yoga practices, the perfectly appointed Istmo Retreat Center, and most of all the sense of community instilled among the brilliant women on the retreat.
Margaret-Ellen C.
"The Spring Awakening Panama retreat was my first yoga retreat, and I couldn't have picked a better one. The inclusive atmosphere, flexible schedule (lots of yoga, fun outings and activities, free time to rest, go to the beach, and relax), experience of a few different areas within Panama, and quickly-formed community of awesome yogis was an unforgettable experience. I loved the wide range of yoga classes (headstand workshop to vigorous flows, to yoga nidra and restorative), and the whole experience at Istmo retreat center was exactly what I was hoping for. Thank you, Brenda and Argentina, can't wait for the next one!"
Retreat Guest
"This was a most phenomenal yoga retreat. The resort we stayed at was beautiful with friendly and accommodating owners and staff (and well air conditioned rooms). The food was amazing and the sense of community was even better. How lovely to make new friends in such a gorgeous place! Excursions were fun and memorable. Regarding the yoga itself, the hands on assistance was very helpful. The morning yoga classes were challenging but both Brenda and Argentina offered enough modifications and guidance that I never felt uncomfortable or like I was being pushed beyond my limits. The more restorative evening classes were relaxing and magical. I always left them feeling like I was floating on a cloud. Overall it was a well-organized, well-run yoga retreat and I hope to join them for another one in the future!"
Retreat Guest
August 2018
COLOMBIA
“Brenda and Argentina are incredible yoga teachers! Everything about the retreat was so well thought out — from the location to the food to the yoga classes and meditation. I left Colombia feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready to bring the calm vibes back to NYC”
Retreat Guest
“Overall, this was a great experience. I got to do lots of yoga, meet nice people, eat great food, have lots of relaxing time, do enough fun activities, and get to practice with my 2 great yoga teachers. Thank you.”
Retreat Guest
March 2018
NICARAGUA
“I think that this retreat helped to deepen my personal relationship with yoga and I really appreciated that opportunity. I feel I was able to spend enough time by myself to relax and focus on my personal experience, while also getting to feel like I was surrounded by other wonderful yogis. I like the diversity of people who attended and that none were stereotypical yogis.”
