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New Yinsa Retreats: Portugal, Dominican Republic & Bali

Sep 12, 2025
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Join us in 2025–2026 for retreats that blend yoga, culture, and self-discovery. Early bird pricing until 9/15!

 

 

 

Dear Friends,

This summer, Yinsa celebrated seven years of teaching, hosting, and traveling together. Over that time, we’ve offered yoga classes, training, and—most importantly—retreats that bring lasting transformation.

We spent this summer looking at the work we do not just as practitioners, but as creatives.  We have done so many things over the years, but our retreat to Bali this August confirmed that in-person work will be our focus for the next 18 months.  Through our retreat program, we will bring back the online LiveYinsa Collective as a home for all of our retreat guests to connect before, during, and after our in-person experiences. 

Our 2025–2026 retreats are rooted in community, learning, and authentic cultural connection. Whether it’s your first retreat or your fifth, you’re invited to join us in this work.

 

What Makes Yinsa Retreats Different?

 

  • Inclusive & Diverse: People from all walks of life come together in community to share their stories, learn from each other, and build empathy and understanding.

  • Curriculum First: Each retreat is designed around a theme, not just a destination; the destination is then woven into the curriculum seamlessly.

  • Authentic Culture: We partner with local guides, artisans, and practitioners, and do our best to avoid leaning on Americans abroad.

  • Accessible: Early-bird rates, past guest discounts, roommate options, scholarships, and flexible payment plans that can stretch 3 years are available.

  • Peace of Mind: All packages now include built-in travel insurance through Faye, so your investment and your health are protected before, during, and sometimes even after your travel.

 

What's next for Yinsa?

 

7 more retreats over the next 18 months, 3 courses on the Kajabi platform this winter, and revamping our online AND in-person community.

Here's a sneak peek...

 

Dominican Republic —I Love Me:  A Tribute to Self-Love

Feb 13–18, 2026 | Cabarete, Dominican Republic

Instructors: Daniele Gates & Felipe Gonzalez

A soulful retreat centered on self-love, blending yoga and workshops with Dominican traditions, live music, and ocean-side rest.

Highlights: Private catamaran excursion, herbalism class, local cooking workshop, exclusive beach club day, massage & spa options.

Early bird rates are available until 9/15, with land-only and air-inclusive options.

 Reserve your spot in the Dominican Republic

 

Portugal — Telling My Own Story

July 19–26, 2026 | Algarve & Lisbon

Instructors: Daniele Gates, Felipe Gonzalez, and Irene Yanniscoli

An 8-night retreat weaving yoga, meditation, and personal storytelling with Portugal’s artistry, cuisine, and coastal beauty.

Highlights: Coastal boat trip, cooking class, pottery/tile workshop, Lisbon street art walk, Fado dinner, photography tour.

More Details coming next week...

 

Bali — HEAL: A Journey to Self-Healing

Aug 10–20, 2026 | Ubud & Jimbaran, Bali

Instructors: Daniele Gates & Felipe Gonzalez

A 10-day immersive experience combining self-healing practices with Balinese rituals and breathtaking landscapes.

Highlights: Mt. Batur sunrise trek, water purification ceremony, Uluwatu fire dance, Monkey Forest, cooking class, mala making, spa & 1:1 healing options.

More Details coming next week...

 

How to Register

  1. email [email protected] to express your interest.

  2. We’ll schedule a short call to answer questions, or if you're ready and we already know you, you may not need one!

  3. You’ll receive a proposal and contract to confirm your space.

Early-bird pricing guarantees the best value and first choice of rooms—spots are limited.

Thank you for being part of the Yinsa community. For seven years, you’ve shown us that retreats are more than trips—they’re classrooms for transformation. We can’t wait to see where the next chapter takes us.

 
With love and gratitude,

Daniele & the Yinsa Team

 

 

 

 

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