Stay tuned for more yoga retreats immersed in nature, like-hearted community, delicious plant-based nourishment, meaningful conversation, mindfulness, practices of the 8 Limbs of Yoga, exploration of yoga philosophy and mindfulness teachings, forest-bathing nature connection and much more!

Upcoming Retreats in 2025

June 21-28, 2025 REVERENCE: Nature, Culture & Yoga Retreat in Peru (Cusco, Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley) - Find the details here.
November 5-14, 2025 Japan (Kyoto & Yakushima Island) or November 9-14 (Kyoto-Only) Early Bird registration is February 26 - May 5, with limited rooms available.  Find the details here.

​Stay tuned for more local retreats in California and our 2026 retreats abroad!  Join our eNews below to receive your invitations.

​Peru in 2023 was my first yoga retreat with Michelle, and I loved it. Michelle attracts and brings together a lovely community to her classes, events and retreats. I met newfound friends...Truly a magical experience. (Read more)

​- Lisa Lee

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Past Yoga Retreats...

January 2012 Saucha (Purity) New Year Day Retreat in Van Nuys, CA ***SOLD OUT***
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, 2020 Ground into Clarity: 1-Day Virtual Retreat
Sunday, October 10, 2021 Wholehearted Harmony, Women's Retreat in Malibu, CA ​with Michelle Chua ***SOLD OUT***
​November 1-3, 2021 Breath of Perspective, Fall 2021 Yoga in Nature Retreat with Michelle Chua in Central California Coast ***SOLD OUT***
December 19, 2021 Reverence. Release. Rise., Mini-Retreat in Nature with Michelle Chua in Ojai, CA ***SOLD OUT***
January 30, 2022 Nurture in Nature, New Year Mini-Retreat with Michelle Chua in Ojai, CA ***SOLD OUT***
May 6-9, 2022 Thrive Together, Women's Wellness Retreat with Michelle Chua in Santa Rosa Plateau, Murietta, CA
​October 9, 2022 Full Moon Intuitive Flow Day Retreat with Michelle Chua in Ojai, CA ***SOLD OUT***
December 3-6, 2022 Inner Peace, Outer Harmony Yoga & Wellness Retreat with Michelle Chua & Special Guests in Santa Rosa Plateau, Murietta, CA
April 22-23, 2023 Earth Day Yoga with Nature a-la-carte retreat weekend in Ojai, CA
June 8-17, 2023 Release & Renew in Peru (Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu)
​October 7-16, 2024 Life as Art in Bali, Indonesia
November 19, 2023 Nature Within: Fall Women's Mini-Retreat in Ojai, CA
March 17, 2024 Welcome Spring! with Root 2 Rise Yoga & The Drum Healers in Ojai, CA
April 18-24, 2024 The Yoga of Pura Vida in Costa Rica ***SOLD OUT***
August 10-12, 2024 Wisdom of Nature Retreat in Yosemite, CA ***SOLD OUT***
October 20-29, 2024 Inner Compass, Outer Dance in Northern Thailand  ***SOLD OUT***
December 15, 2024 Full Moon Rest & Flow Mini-Retreat in Ojai, CA
February 16, 2025 New Year Re-Envisioned Retreat in Ojai, CA ***SOLD OUT***
May 18, 2025 Peace Retreat at Descanso Gardens in Los Angeles, CA

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Photo above: Life as Art, Bali Retreat 2019 

Feedback about Our Retreats...

Read Leslie C.'s review of Root 2 Rise Yoga on Yelp

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)

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)

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) 

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)

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)

Root 2 Rise Yoga is something all people with an interest in enriching themselves would benefit from. The accepting atmosphere, generous teachers, and positive perspective are invaluable. I'm glad I had the opportunity to go (to "In Harmony with Spring," Yoga, Nature & Wellness Retreat, April 2017).
​-Evan Jacobsen (Northridge, CA)