Being surrounded by nature, good friends, local people, really good food and beautiful energy with yoga everyday helped me to heal my heart.
​--Janette Guzman (Costa Rica Retreat 2014)
I loved that she (Michelle) included local culture in our events, not just tourist activities...And you don't have to be a yoga star to benefit...It was comfortable and enjoyable for all levels and all ages.
​--Ann M. (Costa Rica Retreat 2015)

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Michelle's retreat for Bali 2019 was nothing short of magical.  She managed to capture the perfect balance of structure and flexibility in planning.  Not only were we doing yoga, meditating and spending time in nature, we really got immersed in the culture and learned from the locals directly.  I appreciated this component so much, and it does set Root 2 Rise Yoga apart from the rest in my opinion.  Michelle is a skillful and soulful leader and puts together very thoughtful programs and retreats.  Could not recommend her or Root 2 Rise Yoga enough.  So grateful!
--Kimberly Rose Irving (Bali 2019 Retreat)
She (Michelle) was able to bring a group of 11 people together, most of whom did not know each other before, and unite us as one family by the end of the trip.
​--Rebekah Brooks (Costa Rica Retreat 2018)

Root 2 Rise Yoga Retreats

Root 2 Rise Yoga retreats aim to facilitate a deepened connection between Self and universal wisdom immersing you in the culture, people, traditions, nature, food and arts of the places we're inspired to visit.  We pre-visit and choose retreat locations that promote a balance between your choice of inner reflection and opportunities to mingle with locals and other adventurous travelers to experience genuine cultural exchange.  Our chosen accommodations are comfortable and in safe locations within walking distance of fun places to visit and explore to be a part of the local community.  We mindfully support the local economy, arts and environment where we travel whenever possible and hope to foster appreciation for diverse cultures and understanding of our essential oneness as humanity.  

During global physical distancing, we hosted our first virtual live retreat on October 30, 2020.  Stay tuned for upcoming offerings, and check out our Integrative Yoga Nights, 1-hour mini-retreats held once or twice a month on Zoom.
Thanks for the great (Costa Rica 2014) retreat!  Yoga twice a day was fantastic, even for a newbie like me....Great people, food, and memorable experiences.         
​-Lillian Utsumi, (Los Angeles, CA) 
Just got back from the 2016 Costa Rica Retreat and cannot say enough good things about the experience. Michelle is an amazing woman & I would not hesitate to travel under her guidance again. She was able to provide a warm, fun loving and educational retreat that made me feel like a part of the community we visited and not just a tourist "using" this beautiful country. I can't wait for next year...
-Heidi G. (Los Angeles, CA) from YELP
It was a perfect spring day to hike and practice yoga outdoors. Michelle always delivers clear instructions and provides the right amount of push to try new things, on and off the mat. The drum circle with Delton Davis was very engaging and the vegan cheesecake by Britt Moore was just delightful. So glad I went to the (Spring 2017) retreat!   
-Cyd M. (Northridge, CA)

Past Yoga Retreats

June 2014 Summer Solstice Yoga Day Mini-Retreat in Malibu, CA ***SOLD OUT***
July 2014 Pura Vida! Yoga, Culture & Adventure Retreat in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica ***SOLD OUT***
October 2014 Fall Wellness Day Retreat in Malibu, CA ***SOLD OUT***
January 11, 2015 Creative. Courageous. You. Day Retreat in Monrovia, CA
March 13-15, 2015 Let Your Spring Flow Weekend Retreat at Casa de Maria in Montecito, CA (Co-hosted by North Valley Aikikai) ***SOLD OUT***
June 21, 2015 Summer Solstice Yoga Day Mini-Retreat in Malibu, CA
July 24-31, 2015 Yoga, Culture & Adventure Retreat in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica ***SOLD OUT***
October 23-25, 2015 Fall into Gratitude Weekend Yoga Retreat at Casa de Maria in Montecito, CA (Co-hosted by North Valley Aikikai)
January 17, 2016 Creative. Vibrant. You. 2nd-Annual New Year Retreat in Monrovia, CA.
July 16-23, 2016 Embrace Pura Vida! Yoga, Culture & Adventure Retreat in Costa Rica
January 20-22, 2017 Embody Creative Grace, Women's Weekend Retreat for the New Year in Ojai, California.
April 2, 2017 In Harmony with Spring ​One-Day Yoga, Nature & Wellness Retreat in Monrovia, CA
July 22-29, 2017​ Awaken to Pura Vida! Yoga, Culture & Adventure Retreat in Costa Rica
December 8-10, 2017 Women's Winter Renewal Retreat in Malibu, CA
December 16, 2017 Release & Revel, Year-End Mini-Retreat Flow & Restorative Yoga with Michelle Chua and 5-Rhythms Freeform Movement with Daniela in North Hollywood, CA.
January 14, 2018 Root to Rise! Align with the flow of your intentions in this 1-Day New Year Retreat in Whittier, CA.
June 20-27, 2018 Freedom to Flow: Nature, Culture & Yoga Adventure Retreat in Costa Rica ***SOLD OUT***
November 9-11, 2018 HeART-Full Women's Retreat in Ojai, CA ​
May 27-June 2 0r 5, 2019 Bali (7 or 10-Day) Life as Art: Nature, Culture & Yoga Adventure Retreat ​
​July 29-August 5, 2019 Costa Rica (7-Day) Yoga, Nature & Pura Vida! Adventure Retreat ​
January 19, 2020 1-Day Retreat, 2020 Vision: Create with Clarity and Ease, in Monrovia, CA.  ​***SOLD OUT***
Sun, April 19, 2020 Spring 1-Day Nature Retreat in Ojai, CA *CANCELED due to COVID restrictions.
June 26-July 2 or 5, 2020 Breath of Perspective: Nature, Culture & Yoga Adventure Retreat in Bali, Indonesia  *CANCELED due to COVID restrictions.
Friday, October 30 Ground into Clarity: 1-Day Virtual Retreat