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Dominican Republic Retreat

There are moments in life when you can feel that something in you is ready for more space, more breath, more connection.

Awaken Your Bliss Yoga Retreats were created to take that experience beyond the studio and into environments that support deeper rest, meaningful yoga and movement, and genuine joy.

These retreats are about remembering who you are when you feel grounded, supported, and fully present. Through daily yoga, mind body practices, breathwork, sound healing, circle, nervous system care, nourishing meals, and time in beautiful natural settings, we create experiences that help you reset and return to your life with greater clarity and vitality.

At Bliss Yoga Studio, we see every day how powerful it can be when people slow down long enough to listen to their body and reconnect with what feels true.

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At a Glance

Dates:
May 1–9, 2027

Location:
Casa Tulien Dominican Republic

Duration:
9 days / 8 nights

Group Size:
Limited to 20 participants

Skill Level:
All levels welcome

Investment:
$2,300–$3,400

Experience Style:
Yoga, movement, breathwork, sound, nervous system balancing, and immersive retreat experience

Meals:
All meals included (private chef)

Transportation:
Airport transfers included (arrival window)

Airfare:
Not included

Travel Insurance:
Required

✨ Designed for both first-time retreat guests and experienced practitioners seeking depth, connection, and renewal.

AWAKEN YOUR BLISS is a 9-day yoga immersion retreat designed to bring you back into your body, your presence, and your life.

Set in the natural beauty of the Dominican Republic, this retreat invites both expansion and exhale—movement and stillness, depth and lightness.

You don’t need to become someone new. You just get to come back to yourself.

This is more than a getaway. It’s a full-spectrum experience that weaves together:

  • Daily yoga and movement practices
  • Breathwork and guided nervous system support
  • Sound bath and deep relaxation experiences
  • Journaling and self-reflection
  • Group connection, ceremony and circle
  • Spacious time for rest, integration, and play

Choose Your Experience

Shared Room Experience | $2,300

Connection • Support • Belonging

For those who feel nourished in connection… who find comfort in shared space, laughter, and the quiet presence of another.

This option invites you into a gently communal experience, where you’ll share a beautifully curated room with one other participant.

There is something powerful about being witnessed in this kind of space—about softening your guard and allowing yourself to be supported, not just by the work, but by the people around you.

You’ll share a queen bed and space for your belongings, with thoughtfully designed areas that allow for both connection and personal moments of rest.

This is a beautiful choice if you:

  • Ideal for friends or those comfortable with close quarters community
  • Enjoy community and shared experiences
  • Feel safe and grounded in the presence of others
  • Are open to deepening connection during your retreat

✨ A more accessible option without sacrificing the depth of the experience.

 

Roommate Pairing
If you’re planning to attend with a friend, partner, or travel companion and would like to share a room together, please include their name when you register.

If you’re joining on your own, you will be intentionally paired with another participant with care and consideration.

Private Room Experience | $3,400

Restoration • Integration • Depth

For those who feel called to go inward… who crave space to fully land, integrate, and be with themselves in a deeper way.

Your private room becomes your personal sanctuary throughout the retreat—a place where you can exhale completely, move at your own rhythm, and process the work in quiet.

This is not about isolation; it’s about giving your nervous system the space it may not always receive in daily life.

A space to rest.
To feel.
To come back to yourself fully.

This option is especially supportive if you:

  • Value solitude and personal space
  • Are moving through deeper layers of healing or transformation
  • Want a quiet place to integrate between sessions
  • Desire a more spacious, inward experience

✨ A deeply supportive choice for a more restorative immersion.

Choose the right space

There’s no “better” option; only what feels most supportive for your body and your experience.

Some participants come alive in shared space, while others find their deepest transformation in solitude.

If you’re unsure, ask yourself:

  • Where do I feel most at ease at the end of a full day?
  • What kind of environment helps me truly exhale?

Trust that answer. It will guide you well.

What Awaits You

This retreat is designed to be a deeply supportive and immersive experience, with the majority of your time, nourishment, and activities thoughtfully held and included.

Once you arrive, you can settle in and be fully present with the experience.

Your retreat includes:

  • Accommodations for the full retreat
  • All freshly chef-prepared meals (see below)
  • Two curated group excursions
  • Group transportation for retreat activities
  • Full retreat programming and immersive experience

Nourishment

Meals throughout your retreat are thoughtfully prepared by our private chef using fresh, locally sourced ingredients that reflect the vibrant flavors of the Dominican Republic.

Each meal is designed to support your experience; grounding, energizing, and nourishing you as you move through the rhythm of the retreat.

There is a quiet kind of care in being fed well…in not having to think about what’s next…in simply sitting down and receiving.

Meals begin with dinner on the evening of arrival (May 1) and conclude with breakfast on the morning of departure (May 9).

This includes:

  • Dinner on arrival day
  • Full daily meals Days 2–8
  • Breakfast on departure day

Dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice to ensure you feel supported and nourished throughout your stay.

Curated Experiences

Catamaran & Snorkeling Excursion
A guided ocean experience including sailing, snorkeling, and time to enjoy the coastal beauty of the Dominican Republic.

Local Town Shopping & Dance Experience
A group class connecting you to Dominican culture through music, movement, and shared experience.

Transportation

Airport Transfers
Round-trip group transportation between the airport and retreat villa is included within the designated arrival window.

Excursion Transportation
Group transportation is included for all scheduled retreat activities.

Travel & Additional Details

Airfare to and from the Dominican Republic is not included.

This allows you to choose flights that best align with your schedule while arriving within the designated window for group transportation.

Additional personal expenses, such as travel insurance, optional activities, or personal purchases, are not included.

✨ Travel insurance is required for all participants.

We’re here to support you as you coordinate your travel.

Early Yes Offerings

For the first 5 who feel the call and choose to say yes early, you will receive,

  • Priority room selection
  • Private 60-minute healing session with Marianne or Adam
  • Early somatic preparation and integration support

Meet Your Hosts and Curators of Awaken Your Bliss

Awaken Your Bliss Yoga Retreats are guided by people who care deeply about creating spaces where others feel welcome, supported, and able to show up as they truly are.
Marianne Ames is the founder of Bliss Yoga Studio and the visionary behind Awaken Your Bliss Yoga Retreats. She brings a playful spirit and an inspiring presence to her work, holding space with both passion and tenderness. Known for the way she blends strength with softness, Marianne creates environments where students feel encouraged to explore their growth while also experiencing moments of ease and genuine enjoyment.

Adam Riehl brings a grounded and thoughtful energy to the Awaken Your Bliss retreat experience. With over eleven years of teaching, and countless years in leadership, he is known for his honesty, his care for students, and his ability to create a space that feels both sacred and approachable. His natural sense of humor and genuine presence help people relax into their practice while still feeling supported in meaningful growth.

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Your Investment

Your investment in this retreat reflects not only your accommodations, meals, and experiences, but the intention, care, and depth of the container you are stepping into.

Securing Your Space

To reserve your place in our retreat, a non-refundable deposit is required:

Shared Room: $500
Private Room: $700

Your deposit confirms your space and allows us to begin preparing for your arrival with care and intention.

Payment Rhythm

Once your space is secured, the remaining balance will be completed in two additional payments:

Second payment: October 2026
Final payment: February 2027

Payment plans are designed to support ease and spaciousness as you move toward the retreat.

The Rhythm of our Retreat

A sample flow of our days together

The Morning: Awakening

  • 6:00 AM | Sunrise Sadhana: Optional early movement or tea/coffee by the ocean.
  • 8:00 AM | The Morning Practice: A 75-minute immersion into movement—ranging from dynamic, solar flows to slow, grounding somatic work.
  • 9:30 AM | Community Breakfast: Nourishing, chef-prepared breakfast to fuel the day.

The Afternoon: Spaciousness & Study

  • 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Integration & Exploration: This is your time for beach-side rest, pool-side integration, and our 2 curated group excursions.
  • The Learning Path: For those on the Teacher Training Track, we gather from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM for deep-dive sessions into sequencing, nervous system education, and yoga philosophy.
  • Midday Reset: Every other day, we offer an optional meditation or breathwork session for those seeking extra grounding.

The Evening: Depth & Ritual

  • 5:30 PM | Sunset Dinner: A communal feast celebrating local Dominican flavors.
  • 7:30 PM | Evening Immersion: As the sun goes down, we move into the deeper work. These 90-minute ceremonies are the heart of the retreat:
    • Somatic Rituals & Shadow Integration
    • Breathwork Journeys & Sound Healing
    • Sacred Circles & Storytelling
    • Yoga Nidra & Tantric Philosophy Embodiment

Final Call

There are moments in life where something inside you quietly says…

This is for me. Not because it makes perfect sense. Not because the timing is flawless. But because something in you is ready.

If you feel that pull—toward movement, connection, rest, and something more—

✨ Reserve your space and join