Come back to yourself.
We'll meet you in El Salvador.

January 18-23, 2027

At Mizata by Antiresort in Mizata, El Salvador.

Four days, five nights on the Pacific coast — moving, breathing, resting, and remembering what it feels like to be fully in your body and in the moment.

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Daily Yoga

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Meditation

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Nourishing Food

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Ocean Air

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Real Connection

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Space to Wander

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Daily Yoga | Meditation | Nourishing Food | Ocean Air | Real Connection | Space to Wander |

More than a getaway.

Join Emily and Joanna for an adventurous and grounding ocean retreat at Mizata in El Salvador.

We're not just heading somewhere beautiful to escape — though Mizata is genuinely stunning. This retreat is an invitation to slow down enough to actually feel what's here. To move with intention, to breathe all the way through, and to make real space for joy, rest, and whatever wants to emerge when you stop rushing.

That's what we care about at our studio, and it's what we're bringing to El Salvador.

Learn more about Mizata by Antiresort.

Learn more about Emily & Joanna.

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What to Expect

Yoga & Meditation

We’ll have 2 offerings each day: one vinyasa class and one grounding option. The grounding variations we’ll offer could be meditation, restorative yoga, sound bath, & breath work depending on the energy needed in the moment.

Nourishing Meals

3 meals per day, prepared fresh and made to order, are included in your stay. The restaurant on site is open from 7 AM to 8 PM (this is last call to place an order, not restaurant closing) so you can order whatever additional items you’d like for an additional cost.

Adventure

As a group we’ll have access to the entire property which includes oceanfront pools and dining, ocean air yoga shalas, outdoor jungle gym, sauna & cold plunge, and walks along a private beach.

We’ve hand selected a couple private group excursions and ceremonies to match the vibe of our retreat. See below to see what is included as well as what’s available a la carte.

We’ll also be participating in a temazcal which is a traditional Mesoamerican steam bath ceremony used for healing, purification, and spiritual growth.

Additional excursions will be available to add-on a la carte.

The Details

What's included:

3 meals per day — breakfast, lunch & dinner throughout your stay
3 non-alcoholic drinks per day — included daily
Coffee & tea — all day, every day
Temazcal ceremony — a traditional sweat lodge ritual
Cold plunge & sauna — access throughout your stay
Outdoor jungle gym — open access for movement & play
Trip(s) to the puppy sanctuary — one of the highlights, honestly
Walks on the beach — along the Pacific coast
Pools, cabanas & day beds — full access for rest & leisure
Airport shuttle — roundtrip from San Salvador (SAL)
Daily movement — yoga, meditation & breathwork, guided daily
15-minute sunset horseback ride — upgrades available for those who want more time in the saddle

What's not included:

Flights to/from El Salvador - average cost is $550 round trip. We’ll share recs for arrival and departure times before you book!
Alcoholic beverages
Additional drinks beyond the 3 included per day
Horseback ride upgrades (longer rides available for a fee)
Personal spending, souvenirs & tips
Travel insurance (recommended)
Any activities or excursions arranged independently

Sample Schedule

6:30 am — Sunrise free time. Catch the light, journal, or ease in gently. Coffee and tea are ready for you.

7 - 9:00 am — Breakfast. Nourishing and unhurried. Eat at your own pace, together or solo.

9:30 am — Morning movement. Yoga, breathwork, or meditation led by your guides, shaped by the group. Could be slow and grounding, could be energizing. We'll rotate which form is offered in the morning and evening so you can choose to skip if you’d like.

10:30 am — Morning adventure block. Rotating experiences: puppy sanctuary visit, beach walk, outdoor jungle gym, cold plunge & sauna, or free exploration time.

1:00 pm — Lunch. Afternoon meal, then the day opens wide.

2:00 pm — Rest & play. Pool time, cabanas, day beds, a nap, a walk — this is your time. Nothing scheduled, nothing expected.

5:30 pm — Afternoon session. A second movement or meditation practice as the heat of the day softens. Slower, more restorative.

7:00 pm — Dinner & evening. Gather around the table, stargazing, campfire, or early sleep. You decide.

This is a sample, not a fixed itinerary. The Temazcal ceremony, cold plunge, and rotating experiences are spread across the 4 days. Some mornings may start slower. Some evenings may run later. We'll move together as a group and always leave room to breathe.

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Schedule

Friday Evenings (6 - 8:30 PM), Saturday (8 AM - 6 PM), & Sunday (9 AM - 6:30 PM)

SEPT 12 - 14; OCT 10 - 12; NOV 14 - 16; DEC 5 - 7; JAN 16 - 18; FEB 20 - 22; MARCH 20 - 22

Investment

Early-Bird Pricing: $2900 when you register and pay in full by August 1st.

Regular Pricing: $3300

A non-refundable deposit of $300 is due upon registration. Payment plans available for regular pricing option at no extra cost.

Requirements

100% committment to the program, your growth, and the support of your fellow teacher trainees is required. This includes attendance at all sessions, commitment to homework between training weekends, at least 2 hours of weekly asana practice and a daily meditation practice. Any need for changes outside of this require written approval.

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Emily Winters

MEET YOUR LEAD TEACHER & FACILITATOR

As the founder and owner of Homebody, Emily has put her heart into creating a yoga home in Raleigh for those seeking a place to practice where the focus is on how you feel, instead of how you look.

She’s excited to kickoff Homebody’s teacher training program this Fall and guide participants on the path to becoming the truest version of themselves.

Emily has taught over 1000 hours of yoga and has trained in a variety of yoga modalities including vinyasa, Baptiste Yoga, Awakening Yoga, Flow School, and Katonah Yoga. She can’t wait to share her passion for the practice and years of experience with the teacher training group at Homebody!

I started practicing yoga is 2006 as a sophomore in high school looking for a physical and creative outlet, as well as a space where I felt safe to process my thoughts. I've always struggled with anxiety. Yoga and meditation have played a big role in helping me say centered and to be honest, sane.
After consistently practicing for over 10 years at various studios across the country, I completed my yoga teacher training in 2018 at Up Yoga in Minneapolis, MN. I've been teaching ever since! I've completed a few other trainings as well including a mobility & asana course, Flow School with Bonnie Weeks, and I'm working on my 300 HR YTT with Awakening Yoga Academy led by Patrick Beach and Carling Harps.
My teaching style is founded on functional movement, strength, and connection to breath. You’ll leave feeling grounded, strong, and like you just learned a few new dance moves.
Other movement you love? Strength training, Barre Eclipse, and walking!
Favorite local spot in Raleigh? Left Hook Coffee for their oat milk matcha latte, Bold Batch Creamery for their Oreo Borealis, Oberlin Regional Library to pick up yet another book from my holds list.
Bucket list travel? Croatia, Southern Italy, Colombia, Joshua Tree National Park
Favorite concert or wishlist concert? Maggie Rogers at First Ave in Minneapolis, October 2018. She played the entire Heard It In A Past Life album, except it hadn’t been released yet so it was complete silence and awe as everyone took it all in. I also saw Brandi Carlile at FloydFest in 2015 and I’ve seen her live at least 6 times since then. Wishlist concert is Brandi Carlile at Red Rocks for sure!

FAQs

We have people registered who have only taken a handful of yoga classes and others who have been practicing yoga for years and are just now taking training. No matter what phase of you’re journey - you are welcome here!
Yes! We offer payment plans for anyone who does not want to pay in full upon sign up. The full cost of the training is $3300. After the $300 deposit to sign up, you will make 3 bi-monthly payments of $1000 each. If you need further assistance please email emily@homebodync.com to talk more.
Expect 2-4 hours of physical practice on Saturday and Sunday plus sitting for lectures. Friday evening will be group discussion.
If it is unavoidable you may miss one weekend of training. You are required to set up a meeting with Emily to make up the missed hours and review makeup assignments. If more than one weekend is a conflict for you, this may not be the right time to complete your YTT.
No. While you will have the tools and experienced needed to teach, most of our students simply want to learn more about yoga and themselves. Many of the skills you learn to teach yoga will enhance your day-to-day life!
We meet Friday as a group to kick off the weekend with self-inquiry and discussion. We practice as a group Saturday and Sunday morning. After each group class we come together as a training group and either break down postures, have group discussions or practice teach. You’ll be surprised how quickly the time goes by!