She is Rising Retreat

Playa Dominical, Costa Rica

January 11-17, 2026

Welcome to She Is Rising—a soulful, oceanfront retreat where women come together to reclaim joy, rise in strength, and heal in sisterhood. Set in the lush, untamed beauty of Playa Dominical, this immersive experience blends therapeutic surf sessions and beginner acroyoga to awaken your power, ignite connection, and find play. Whether you're new to surfing or returning to the water, you'll be held in a supportive space to release fear, embrace flow, and rise with the tide. This is more than a retreat it’s a movement. A call to rise with women lifting women. To stand in our power. To heal through movement, sisterhood, and the sacred pulse of nature.

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What’s Included

6 nights accommodation
Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinners provided by a chef
3 Surf Therapy Sessions with individualized instruction and equipment
Daily Movement sessions (Yoga, AcroYoga, Aerial Yoga, Thai Massage)
Therapeutic Workshops and Mindfulness Activities
Transportation to and from Airport only the scheduled arrival and departure dates
Pre and Post calls for planning and continued support
A community of supportive women for lifelong connections!
Not included: International airfare, additional activities and transportation, and lunches.

Surf Therapy

Central to our retreat is the concept of surf therapy, a powerful tool for personal growth and healing. Through the dynamic interplay of surfing, yoga, and therapeutic practices, you'll embark on a journey of self-discovery, tapping into your inner resilience and cultivating a sense of empowerment that transcends the waves.
AcroYoga

Through the playful and empowering practice of acroyoga, you'll experience the beauty of women lifting women—literally and metaphorically. These beginner friendly sessions are built on trust, collaboration, and pure joy, inviting you to connect, laugh, and rise into your body with confidence and grace.

Meet your Hosts

PJ Brown

PJ is a trauma-informed therapist specializing in somatic arts therapy, EMDR, and surf therapy. A lifelong mover and creative spirit, PJ came to surfing later in life and found a profound connection to the healing power of water. She is a trained surf therapy facilitator with Groundswell Community Project and is passionate about helping women heal from trauma by reconnecting to the wisdom of their bodies, the rhythms of nature, and the strength of community. A certified yoga and acro-yoga teacher, PJ brings playful movement and grounded presence into every space she holds. With a background in baton twirling and a lifelong love for circus arts, she weaves grace, strength, and creativity into her work. PJ is deeply inspired by the magic that happens when women lift each other up—and she’s here to share that strength, joy, and sisterhood with you.

Ashley Anne

Ashley is an acroyoga and aerial yoga teacher passionate about empowering others through movement, connection, and play. After years at a desk job and coping with injuries from car accidents, she discovered the healing power of acroyoga and aerial yoga. Chronic pain taught her the importance of intentional, embodied movement, connection, and deep self-care for both mind and body. Her curiosity for movement fuels her passion for teaching and helping others explore their potential while reconnecting with their strength—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Through acroyoga and aerial yoga, Ashley cultivates trust, resilience, play, and the beauty of rising together. At the heart of her work is a devotion to creating spaces where women can move freely, feel deeply, and come home to their bodies. Inspired by the ocean and our shared stories, she holds space for transformation, joy, and sisterhood. Her hope is that through this retreat, you remember how powerful, whole, and beautiful you already are.