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REFINE - AN IMMERSIVE training + RETREAT:
NOSARA, COSTA RICA
HOSTED BY JESS ROCKWELL | NOSARA, COSTA RICA | APRIL 5-10, 2027
FOR EXISTING TEACHERS + DEVOTED PRACTITIONERS
What to ExpectA destination immersion for yoga teachers + devoted practitioners who want to refine their craft and reconnect to themselves. Created for both new and existing teachers or those who want to walk the path. this immersive experience is an opportunity for new teachers to become more confident and existing teachers to reignite the essence and art behind what you share. Together, we’ll explore what makes a class truly resonate; from intelligent cueing and sequence building to energetic awareness and the subtle nuances that shape how a practice is felt and received. A week to explore your own practice, refine your skillset, and recharge in nature within the intimacy of a beautiful beachfront villa.
If you’re ready to deepen your understanding of teaching beyond memorized sequencing and into true connection, presence, and artistry this immersion is for you. Refine is small by intention, expansive by nature, only 8-10 spots available. The immersion will give you 20 Hours of Continuing Education Hours with Yoga Alliance.
NOSARA, COSTA RICA - THE BEACHFRONT VILLA
ABOUT THE VENUE
Our luxurious intimate villa, set directly on the beach in Nosara, Costa Rica will take your breath away with its majestic sunsets and relaxing jungle setting. Nosara is part of the Nicoya Peninsula, one of only five Blue Zones in the world; A Blue Zone is a a region where people live longer, healthier, and happier lives. This unique environment is attributed to fresh local foods, daily connection with nature, strong community bonds, and a slower pace of life. By joining us here, you are not only experiencing beautiful beaches and wildlife, but also stepping into a way of life that naturally supports well-being and longevity. Located directly in front of South Guiones tide pools and a 15 minute walk to the famous breakers surf break, we are in the middle of paradise.
Our villa gives us a front row seat to the famous Nosara sunsets, the howler monkeys, iguanas and the old growth mango trees; it’s truly a nature lovers paradise. Enjoy your morning coffee, tea and fruit from the hammock while you gaze into the ocean or stroll down the beach as the sunrises. We have a beachfront, open air yoga shala for our morning practices, workshops and playtime, a private chef curating delicious meals and plenty of time to relax and explore the beach, head into town or relax away from it all with mama ocean.
In Nosara, The community is vibrant, in your free time, you’ll find yoga studios, wellness centers, gyms, organic markets, and lots of different places to eat and explore. Guiones is the heart of Nosara’s surf and wellness culture, where visitors and locals connect in a soft and friendly environment.
ABOUT THE IMMERSION
An opportunity for teachers to come together, learn, spark creativity, have fun and be surrounded by community in a relaxing environment. Most of us began teaching because the practice spoke to something deep inside of us, healed something within us or awakened in us a profound awareness to grow; and from that gift came the desire to share it with others.
Whether you’ve been teaching for a long time and want to re-ignite your passion (or take a break and give back to yourself in a learning environment), or you’re new to teaching and want to continue learning, build confidence in your voice, refine your storytelling through the lens of the yogic practice + sharpen your skills, this immersion is for you. Devoted practitioners who feel the path of teaching beginning to call are welcome here too.
This is not a cookie cutter training. I’ll be sharing wisdom, tools + experience I’ve gathered over the past 11 years as a full time yoga teacher and worldwide retreat facilitator; alongside what has been revealed + realized through my devoted personal practice. The teachings will come from the heart of my soul, the wisdom of my teachers + years of witnessing what truly lands, connects + works not only in the in the room but in the hearts of students.
Limited to 8-10 people, there is room for individual attention, curiosity + the freedom to ask questions as they arise.
AREAS OF EXPLORATION
A glimpse into the workshops, playshops + practices we’ll share. The aim is deepening our knowledge, refining our skills + listening more closely to the wisdom beneath the practice we know in the West. We each arrive with something to learn, something to share + something uniquely ours to transmit. We are students of the teachings + teachers of one another.
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TAKING THE seat of
the teacher
Develop rooted confidence, presence, leadership and a skillset you trust. Reconnect to why you teach + let it shine through unapologetically.02
SEQUENCING
WITH PURPOSE
Learn to build practices with an energetic arc, physical intelligence, purpose and a thread that carries students somewhere meaningful. Discover the power of storytelling through the body. using movement, rhythm + intention to say what words cannot.03
CUEING AS A
CONVERSATION
Evolve your spoken language to encompass the vast machine of the body and all of its mechanisms. Learn to Speak to the infinite expansiveness of the physical and non-physical bodies. This module includes exercises on body reading to better speak movement into existence. 04
THE LANGUAGE
OF TOUCH
Explore skillful hands-on assisting and how touch can clarify, deepen and communicate without overpowering the student’s own experience. Modifications, advanced postures + accessibility. Learn to speak to different bodies, abilities and experiences at once, from foundational variations to advanced progressions without losing the rhythm of the room. Learn to assist more advanced progressions such as inversions + arm balances in this module as well.05
TEACHING TO THE ENTIRE ROOM
RANGE + PROGRESSIONS
Go beyond asana into the philosophy, energetics + subtle layers that give the practice its depth. Explore the meeting place between ancient wisdom + lived experience, what we can name + what we can only feel. Learn to let these layers move naturally through your teaching as you deepen your relationship to dharma + listen for the wisdom that is uniquely yours to share. The wisdom that needs your voice to come alive!06
INCORPORATING
THE SUBTLE LAYERS
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TRANSMISSION
+ INTEGRATION
Your greatest tool isn't a perfect sequence. It's the capacity to be present enough for the teachings to move through in your particular voice. Our bodies are a conduit between the heavens + the earth. The art of listening is your greatest asset.
details that matter
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Intentional
Structure
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Collaborative
Energy
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Expert
Facilitation
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PRIVATE CHEF
DAILY MEALS
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SPACE TO LEARN
PLAY + INTEGRATE
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
*NOTE THIS IS A SAMPLE CURRICULUM AND ITINERARY; SUBJECT TO SHIFT DUE TO PASSIONS OF GROUP
The aim of this immersion is to give you pockets of wisdom and then ample free time to rest and integrate. We will have a 2 hour morning sadhana each day incorporating yoga asana, pranayama, mantra + meditation. During the day we will play in class and then free time. incorporate peace into the everyday. While our structured schedule will be based around creating mind body connection, advancing in physical asana + introspection through yogic practices, your free time is completely up to you! You can take advantage of the area and explore the beach, go surfing, check out the farmers markets, local gyms and shops. If you are an adventurer, there are ATV tours, surf lessons and horseback riding! If you prefer to hang back at the resort or beach and relax go for it! The shala will be available for us to use at anytime. You can use it to work on integrating your practices or grab me (jess) and workshop anything you’d like too! I plan to be accessible to help you deepen or advance your practice during our week together.
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Guests arrive throughout the day + get settled.
Sunset yoga practice + Welcome session
5 pm - 7:00 pmWelcome dinner
7:30 pm -
MORNING PRACTICE
(Vinyasa Yoga Asana / Pranayama / Meditation / Journaling)
8:00 am - 10:00 amBREAKFAST + FREE TIME
10:00 am - 12:00pmSESSION 1: SEQUENCING
12:00 pm - 2:00 pmLUNCH + FREE TIME
SESSION 2: BECOMING A MASTER OF LANGUAGE
3:00 pm - 6:00 pmSUNSET + DINNER
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MORNING PRACTICE
8:00 am - 10:00 pmBREAKFAST + FREE TIME
10:00 am - 12:00 pmSESSION 1: SEAT OF THE TEACHER
12:00 am - 1:00 pmMERMAID TIME/INTERGRATION + LUNCH
1:00 pm - 3:00 pmSESSION 2: HANDS ON ASSISTS PART
3:00 pm - 5:00 pmSUNSET + DINNER
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MORNING PRACTICE
8:00 am - 9:00 amBREAKFAST
9:00 am -10: amSESSION 1: PROGRESSIONS + MODIFICATIONS (HANDSTAND, FOREARM STAND, ARM BALANCE) INVERSION WORKSHOP
10:00 am - 12:00 pm1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: OUT OF OFFICE
SUNSET + DINNER
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MORNING PRACTICE
8:00 am - 10:00 amBREAKFAST + FREE TIME
10:00 am -12:00 pmSESSION 1: THE SUBTLE LAYERS
12:00 pm - 2:00 pmMASSAGES, BEACH TIME, INTEGRATION
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: PHOTOS,GRADUATION
5:30 PMSUNSET + DINNER
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MORNING OPEN SHALA
6:00 am - 9:00 amBREAKFAST
9:00 am -11:30pmFAREWELL + BON VOYAGE
My recommendations for travel!
ON ARRIVAL DAY: You may arrive to the venue anytime Monday. You are more than welcome to come a day early and get settled if you wish; let me know and I can help set it up for you and find accommodations. If not, I recommend an early flight on Monday so you have time for travel and any possible delays etc. The villa is a 2.5 hour ride from the Liberia airport, so please plan accordingly to arrive and settle before our evening welcome.
ON DEPARTURE DAY; If possible book a later flight so you can enjoy morning practice or relaxing wakeup and breakfast before heading out!
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Accommodations during the retreat
Fruit + tea/coffee before yoga
Daily morning yoga practice + sadhana
Delicious + organic brunch, snacks + dinner prepared fresh daily by our private chef (Food sensitivities accommodated)
Daily teacher's craft + exploration sessions
Yoga mats + props provided
Gift bag from Jess + our sponsors
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Travel to and from the retreat (Jess can help arrange airport pick-up for you if you wish)
Additional excursions
LODGING + ROOM BOOKING
WAKE UP TO THE SOUND OF THE OCEAN, YOUR BEACHFRONT OASIS AWAITS
All rooms have A/C and WiFi
Please note* All payments are per-attendee (not per-room), so all participants must register for a space even if you will be sharing a room. All deposits are non-refundable. Final payment for your space for the REFINE Immersion in Nosara, Costa Rica is due January 12, 2026 (60-days prior to the retreat start).
ROOM TYPES
THE BUNK ROOM
This is a beautiful shared accommodation with two twin beds and one shared on suite bathroom.
HIGHLIGHTS
Two Twin Beds / One Private En Suite Bathrooms
THE SOLO QUEEN
Solo Queen is for you if you want your own space. A large queen bed with on suite bathroom.
HIGHLIGHTS
One Queen Bed / Private En Suite Bathroom
THE SHARED QUEEN ROOM
Shared Queen is for you if you don’t mind getting cozy and saving a little money. Sleeps 2 people.
HIGHLIGHTS
One Queen Bed / Private En Suite Bathroom
THE ocean view ROOM
Only one available! Wake up to the ocean waves and our serene yoga shala. Room can be reserved solo or with a friend!
HIGHLIGHTS
One Queen Bed / Private En Suite Bathroom
TESTIMONIALS FROM PREVIOUS RETREATS
“From start to finish the Retreat was first class! food was amazing, instruction for both Yoga and Surfing was outstanding! clear concise instructions of all skill levels. The people that we met on the retreat were amazing, pulling a group together that gels so easily should never be taken for granted. Amazing experience all round!!! Truly thankful to be part of the experience.”
— Lee F.
El Salvador Retreat Attendee
“If this trip has piqued your interest in any way, it will exceed your expectations by a million times.”
— Kendall R
El Salvador Retreat Attendee
I personally came mostly for the yoga and enjoyed daily (sometimes twice daily) yoga sessions with Jess. I appreciated the hands on, individual approach she took to coaching me through different progressions of poses and providing me specific guidance on how to safely and confidently get into new inversions. Jess’ true teaching talent and experience comes through in her ability to cue through an advanced sequence of poses without losing the beginners in the class. She is very attentive, and tailored our classes to what we were most interested in focusing on. There’s no getting around it, an international retreat is a large expense regardless of where you go or who the organizer is, but if you’re going to go on one and have it be worth your money for the experience, you should go on a retreat organized by Jess for a truly seamless and enjoyable experience. Had the time of my life, looking forward to the next trip already :)
— Natalie T
El Salvador Retreat Attendee
Frequently Asked Questions
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REFINE is a training + retreat for existing yoga teachers and devoted practitioners curious about the path of teaching. While there will be ample space to rest, play + integrate, our days will be centered around practice, study + learning together.
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The closest major airport to Nosara, Costa Rica, is International Airport (LIR) in Liberia, located about 2.5 to 3 hours away by car or 30 minutes by puddle jumper plane.
I can help you organize transport from the airport upon request.
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Yes! Please contact us if you would like to pay via payment plan. We understand everyone is different and want to offer an option that works for you!
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Absolutely! If you and another teacher or practitioner would like to attend REFINE together, I encourage it! Please let me know so I can place you in the same room or near one another, depending on the type of booking you choose.
To preserve the nature of the experience we’re creating together, all guests staying with us will also be participating in the immersion. We’re unable to accommodate additional partners, friends or travel companions who are not attending REFINE.
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Every day begins with a full sadhana practice approximately 2 hours (asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra, journaling).
Some afternoon learning sessions will include asana, meditation and other movement modalities as well.
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Come! You can book a single spot in a shared room and be paired with a someone OR you can upgrade a room to a solo experience and have your own space. Meeting new people on retreats is half the fun!
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You and me both my friend! We are able to accommodate dietary restrictions, so please let me know ahead of time what you need and we will accommodate you to the best of our ability.
We are in a blue zone so expect fresh, clean choices.
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Included will be any workshops, these are in addition to the morning classes. Also 1-2 surprise, optional experiences.
In addition to these the Nomadic has an amazing array of add-ons should you wish to purchase + partake, including: Surf lessons, zip line tours, ATV + waterfall adventures, SUP or kayak at the mangroves, Horseback riding tours, boat tours, turtle arrividas under moonlight. Spa services can also be coordinated if you wish.
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Yes. All participants will have the option to register hours with the Yoga Alliance from REFINE.
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We will have yoga mats and props at the venue. If you’re like me and prefer to have your own mat I recommend bringing it. However it is not necesarry.
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There will not be alcohol at the venue.
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An initial non-refundable deposit is collected upon booking to reserve your space. Deposit amount dependent on room selection. Payment in full is due 60 days prior to retreat (February, 12 2027).
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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/release the room and therefore work with you on a possible refund or transfer to a different retreat.
INSIDE THE IMMERSION
Refine is designed with intention, from the atmosphere we create to the way each session flows.