Retreats & Events

Pause & Breath: A Journey to the Jungle

April 26th - May 3rd, 2026

Punta Uva, Costa Rica

with Cassie Hatt & Nemetona Sacred Space

“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.”
— The Bhagavad Vita

Join Cassie Hatt, developmental psychologist and yoga retreat leader in collaboration with Nemetona Sacred Space, a transformational, female-owned and operated retreat center housed in the ancient lands of the Caribbean.

This retreat is rooted in the belief that when we pause, breathe, and listen inward, we begin to shed outdated patterns, awaken to our soul’s truth, and step into a more embodied, heart-led way of being.

Pause and Breathe: Journey to the Jungle is a soul-nourishing yoga retreat designed to help you slow down, reset, and reconnect with your inner wisdom in the lush embrace of the Costa Rican jungle. Over seven days, we’ll journey through the chakra system with daily yoga practices, breathwork, guided visualizations, and somatic exploration—each day dedicated to opening and aligning one of your energy centers. This immersive experience also includes cacao ceremony, fire ritual, ecstatic dance, and sacred space for reflection and renewal. Held in a supportive, feminine-led environment, this retreat invites you to breathe deeply, shed what no longer serves, and return home to yourself. Rooted in inclusivity, we welcome all beings—regardless of background, identity, or experience—to step into this circle of healing and belonging.

Pause & Breathe: Journey to the Jungle

Cassie, the founder of Moondance Healing and soul-designer of Pause & Breathe yoga retreats, will be your primary guide and point of contact for this 7-day immersion into the lush jungles of Costa Rica. With a background in psychology, yoga, energy medicine, and astrology, Cassie weaves together ancient wisdom traditions and embodied practices to create sacred containers for deep transformation.

Supporting the retreat is Heather, a 200-hour RYT & licensed massage therapist based in Steamboat Springs, CO. With her grounding presence and heart-centered teaching, Heather brings warmth, compassion, and steady guidance to the retreat experience. In addition to yoga, Heather has background in Reiki, bodywork and Craniosacral therapy. For more information about Heather’s background and philosophy check out her website: www.bigmagichealing.com.

We are also joined by Tara, founder of Nemetona Sacred Space, a visionary channel for love and divine feminine wisdom. Tara’s work centers on creating sacred, heart-led communities where souls feel safe to awaken, release, and remember their truth. In addition to owning and operating Nemetona, Tara is a sound healer and aesthetician. For more information about Tara’s background check out her website: www.nemetona.love.

Together, this collaboration of guides will hold a powerful container for rest, renewal, and spiritual expansion—welcoming you into a week of connection, healing, and soul nourishment.

April 26th - May 3rd, 2026

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Nemetona Sacred Space

Nestled in the vibrant jungle of Punta Uva, Costa Rica—just 500 meters from the golden sands of Playa Grande—Nematona is a sanctuary where nature’s beauty meets boutique comfort.

Guests are welcomed into six private glamping tents, each furnished with a comfortable full bed, power strip, bedside table, fan, and Wi-Fi. The private tents share four beautifully crafted bamboo bathrooms, complete with two hot-water showers for a refreshing jungle experience. For those who love community, a spacious shared glamping dome offers accommodations for up to three guests.

Beyond the sleeping spaces, Nematona invites you to gather in the Kuan Yin Temple, a sacred space for yoga, meditation, and ceremony; relax in the Ohana House, a vibrant common area designed for connection; and nourish yourself in the open-air outdoor kitchen.

Surrounded by lush landscapes and the symphony of the jungle, Nematona provides the perfect balance of immersion and ease—an unforgettable environment where luxury meets the wild magic of Costa Rica.

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What’s Included:

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Nematona is an intimate retreat center offering unique, boutique glamping accommodations nestled in the jungle just a short walk from Puva Uva beach. Each glamping tent is equipped with a comfortable full sized bed, power strip, bedside table, fan and wifi. Private glamping tents share four bamboo bathrooms with hot water showers.
Each day you’ll enjoy three vibrant, locally sourced meals crafted with the fresh flavors of Costa Rica. Our private chef curates every dish with intention, blending tropical ingredients and regional specialties into wholesome, nourishing creations. Every menu is thoughtfully customized to honor individual dietary needs and preferences, ensuring that each guest feels cared for and nourished. From colorful breakfasts to heart-centered dinners, every meal is a celebration of nourishment, community, and the abundant gifts of the land.
Each morning we’ll awaken with invigorating yoga practices designed to journey through the seven chakras—moving from root to crown with intentional sequencing, breathwork, and guided visualization. These classes invite balance, alignment, and deeper connection to your body’s subtle energy centers. In the evenings, on nights when we are not in ceremony, you’ll be held in the soothing embrace of Yoga Nidra, Yin, and Restorative yoga—practices that encourage integration, release, and profound relaxation. Together, this rhythm of daily movement and evening restoration creates a holistic flow of activation and replenishment, supporting your transformation throughout the week. In addition to daily yoga, meditation and self-reflection, opening and closing ceremonies will be included.
Immerse yourself in a meditative landscape of healing vibrations as crystal singing bowls, chimes, shamanic drum, and other sacred instruments guide you into deep states of rest and renewal. This sound journey creates space for the nervous system to soften, the heart to open, and the soul to align. Bathed in resonance, you’ll be invited to release tension, access inner clarity, and experience profound connection to the subtle realms of spirit.
Step into a sacred, music-led journey where movement becomes prayer and the body is free to express without judgment. Guided by the pulse of shamanic drumming and the hypnotic rhythms of deep jungle house music, ecstatic dance invites you to release stagnant energy, awaken joy, and connect with the wisdom of your own body. This ritual ceremony opens a safe, heart-centered space for liberation, healing, and pure celebration of life.
Rooted in ancient Mayan tradition, cacao is honored as a heart-opening plant medicine that invites deeper connection to self, others, and spirit. In ceremony, we gather in sacred space to sip this rich, nourishing elixir with intention, allowing its gentle medicine to soften the heart and awaken inner clarity. Guided with meditation, prayer, and music, the cacao ceremony becomes a portal for healing, gratitude, and profound connection—an invitation to journey inward while celebrating the joy of life in community.
To deepen your journey of restoration, guests have the option to indulge in customized spa treatments designed to nurture body, mind, and spirit. From therapeutic massage and energy healing to facials and bodywork, each session is tailored to your unique needs and intentions. Set within the serene embrace of the jungle, these treatments offer a sanctuary of relaxation and renewal—supporting your retreat experience with an added layer of luxury and care.
The Costa Rican jungle invites you into its wild beauty with guided excursions to breathtaking waterfalls, pristine rivers, and hidden natural gems. Feel the thrill of kayaking along winding waterways, swim in refreshing jungle pools, or simply bask in the serenity of cascading falls. Each adventure offers a chance to connect more deeply with the elements—water to cleanse and renew, earth to ground, and jungle air to uplift the spirit. These experiences weave play, wonder, and reverence into your retreat, reminding you of the joy found in nature’s embrace.
Woven throughout the retreat is abundant free time for rest, journaling, meditation, and quiet connection with nature. Whether you choose to wander the jungle paths, sit with the ocean, or simply pause with your journal in hand, these spacious moments are designed to support integration and inner listening. This unstructured time allows you to move at your own rhythm, deepen your personal practice, and receive the wisdom that arises in stillness.

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“…Spiritual opening is not a withdrawal to some imagined realm or safe cave. It is not a pulling away, but a touching of all the experience of life with wisdom and with a heart of kindness, without any separation.”

— Jack Kornfield

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Testimonials

"As someone who has done years of intentional psychological healing through traditional psychotherapy and holistic modalities (including yoga), this retreat was a natural part of my journey toward becoming a more vibrant person. Cassie's ability to hold space during powerfully themed yoga classes allowed me to drop deeper into my body, where I could work on my personal intentions for healing from childhood trauma. There was a lot of free time during the day, which I used to journal, play in the ocean, and continue to integrate the lessons from morning yoga into my understanding of myself. Overall I can truly say that this retreat was life-changing! I would highly recommend a retreat with Cassie for anyone who has done some personal growth work and wants to deepen their connection to Self, to Spirit, and to others."

A.A.
"Cassie is an incredible yoga teacher and spiritual leader! I was lucky enough to travel with her on a yoga retreat in Costa Rica. She has a beautiful and grounded presence, and has really helped me deepen my yoga practice. If you have the chance to work with her in any realm of spiritual work or yoga practice, I highly recommend it!"

M.S.
"I am still blissed out from my 7 days in the jungle with Cassie. From flights, shuttles, excursions, and scheduling of the retreat, communication was clear and precise. She added so many small details to the retreat that created a lasting imprint on how special it was. As for the yoga and spiritual endeavors through out the retreat, Cassie held sacred space with loving kindness and compassion. I walked away from this experience with a clearer vision of how I want to show up in the world, both on and off the yoga mat. Thank you, Cassie."

P.W.
"When I first heard about Cassie leading a yoga retreat in Costa Rica there was not a single hesitation and I said yes immediately. It was amazing to visit a country I had never been to before and to be able to practice yoga and mindfulness experiences while I am in this beautiful country was something truly magical. The bond I made with others was so much fun. I came home feeling love, grounded, and chakras aligned. Cassie is a beautiful teacher who cares deeply and passionately about all kinds. I can’t wait for next year."

S.G.
"I can't recommend Cassie's retreats highly enough. This was my first retreat experience, and all I can say is--I'm hooked. Cassie led with wisdom, deep listening, transformative yoga classes, and grounded confidence based in her years of personal work, growth, learning, and self-reflection. I have returned to my day-to-day life with a new outlook, reconnected to and motivated by dreams I had forgotten existed within me. I am forever grateful to know Cassie and to get to receive her incredible work."

H.H.
"The Costa Rica Jungle Retreat was a sanctuary experience for me. I appreciated the deep-dive into the influence of the Chakras on mental and spiritual wellbeing. I learned more about these concepts in an embodied, felt way, and have been able to integrate that learning into my life. Cassie's theming was beautiful and her teaching style is powerful for cultivating personal change. I particularly enjoyed the Cacao Ceremony and Ecstatic Dance experiences."

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