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  • Bodhi Tree, Costa Rica Yoga Retreat 2025

    Costa Rica

    March 21-28, 2026
    Awakening the Spirit: Pura Vida at Bodhi Tree with Melanee Cooper of Sacred Woman Collective

    AWAKENING THE SPIRIT

KIND WORDS

  • “...Every single person not only loved her style of teaching, but they also all loved her as a human being. She is kind, open hearted, very flexible and well traveled. I would definitely hire her again and recommend her to any retreat host looking to hire a yoga teacher on an international retreat.”

    Staci Levine | Founder, Sacred Woman Collective

  • “You won't find a better teacher to heal through yoga ... I found Melanee on a retreat and have been craving her yoga since. It was a healing experience I didn't know I needed or existed.”

    SYLVIA | SACRED WOMAN COLLECTIVE RETREAT, BALI

  • “…Melanee is a gem. Her knowledge as a yoga teacher is evident in her sequence of poses, her adjustments to my positions, and her understanding of the right length of time to hold a pose. Melanee is sensitive to each student’s needs and limitations…”

    – TRISH

  • “…my regard for Melanee’s teaching only grows. Warm and engaging, with a ready smile and natural ease, she moves her students seamlessly through a mindful, balanced flow of asanas, offering individual attention and helpful, non-intrusive assistance in deepening our practice…”

    – ANNE

  • “…With Melanee’s help, I have changed my career and am developing a sustainable path that will help me get my health – and my life – back. Thank you, Melanee, I am so very grateful for what you do!”

    – EMILY

  • “…Melanee has an incredible talent for connecting with people and takes pains to learn about (and remember!) the needs of each student. She crafts her class, which has a natural flow to them and one passes from pose to pose as if by instinct.…”

    – C.M.

  • “… Melanee offers experienced support for her students to gently meet their edges and grow. As a health coach Melanee guides her students and clients through the often overwhelming world of nutritious eating with compassion and grace…”

    – MONIKA

  • “… I knew I was in the right place almost immediately. Melanee's class style is a perfect combination of mediation and movement. Melanee pays attention to the needs of each student, encouraging us both to grow and to respect ourselves as we are in the moment. Melanee has helped me feel at home here and with myself. ”

    – DEB

  • “… an effective and inspiring program for learning ways to claim a healthier relationship with food. I found it to be a pleasurable experience which I intend to repeat!”

    – JULIE

  • “…Melanee skillfully guides her students through mentally and physically challenging exercises, in a safe and nurturing environment. Her passion for yoga is evident in her teaching and also in her way of living.”

    – R.M.

  • “Melanee is a caring compassionate & committed instructor who is quite in tune with her students’ needs. She often reminds us of basic, yet vital elements of our yoga practice that also translate to living daily life in a more meaningful & enriching way – physically, mentally and spiritually.”

    – BOB

  • “Melanee truly teaches from the heart with a deep experience and intuition on what her students need to know in order to develop their own practice.”

    – R.G.

  • "...Melanee is a truly remarkable host, and the care, thoughtfulness, and intention you bring to everything you do made this retreat feel deeply unique and unforgettable. I would enthusiastically recommend any retreat you lead, Melanee— what you created is truly something special."

    — Liza, Costa Rica 2026

  • "...What a delight it was to experience Melanee’s weeklong retreat in Nosara, Costa Rica. Her warm approach helped to foster an immediate openness and connection among all the women attending. We arrived as strangers and left as friends, having shared deeply with one another."

    — Awakening the Spirit, Pura Vida Retreat Attendee

  • "This circle was such a warm and heart centering gathering of women. I absolutely loved your teaching style!"

    — Sofie

  • "I loved the thoughtful flow, moving through a different chakra each day gave the yoga and overall experience a deeper sense of meaning. The pacing was perfect: breakfast, beach walks, yoga… with fun moments like surfing, boogie boarding, and sunset dinners mixed in. The food was incredible (we seriously wanted the chef to make a cookbook!), and the connection with such amazing, like-minded women made it even more special."

    — Anette, Awakening the Spirit | Costa Rica

  • "The retreat truly exceeded my expectations. I would absolutely recommend this retreat to others."

    — Sabrina, Awakening the Spirit | Costa Rica

  • "I enjoyed the structure of the courses, the comforting pace of the yoga movements, and the resulting experience of deep relaxation. The meals were superb with their fresh and healthy ingredients, and the meditation and sound baths left me refresh and renewed. Also notable were the sunset healing rituals and the breath work. All in all, the week was deeply empowering and delightful. "

    — Sharmine, Awakening the Spirit | Costa Rica

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I am thrilled to be a part of the sisterhood of Sacred Woman Collective as the Chicago Branch Owner, offering women’s circles, yoga and retreats all over the world.

More details on my future retreats, c(om)ing soon!

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