Thinking about hosting a retreat? It’s an exciting and rewarding endeavor, but it also comes with plenty of planning and preparation. In this post, I share the lessons I learned while organizing my first yoga retreat in Tulum—everything from setting up a legitimate business to negotiating with vendors, marketing, and selling your retreat. Whether you're dreaming of hosting a retreat or just curious about the process, this post offers practical advice and personal insights to help you make it happen.

About once a week, someone asks why I left America. Anyone who knew me well would’ve sworn I’d never leave California. Take a look at what led me to realize I was living a life that didn’t feel aligned, how I decided to come to Australia, and what the five biggest challenges have been for me since making the move.

Take a deep dive with me into the yoga industry where I examine the pervasive issue of corporate greed in America, as exemplified by rising costs in everyday life—from grocery shopping to renting apartments, and even attending yoga classes. Drawing from personal experience I highlight a disheartening trend: the pursuit of profit at the expense of quality and fairness.