Soma + Terra Thanksgiving Retreat with Micheline Berry and Guest Artists
THANKSGIVING REIMAGINED
by the sea . in the body . with wild nature
More than a yoga retreat, this is a call to adventure in wild nature.
For 6 days / 5 nights on the Nayarit Riviera, we will immerse in nourishing somatic practice, frolic in warm ocean waters, Mexican gastronomy, a wild dolphin swim, eco-adventure, daily yoga journeys with Micheline Berry held in the beauty of Haramara, and a special Thanksgiving seafood feast inspired by seasonal Mexican gastronomy, prepared with love and care by our chef.
THE PRACTICE WITH MICHELINE BERRY
Morning Energizing Vinyasa / Evening Relaxing Yin Practices
There is a tangible power in practicing in nature, away from our screens, where the art of attention becomes a way of returning to the regenerative rhythms that modern life so often interrupts. Micheline’s classes are designed for all levels. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or newer to yoga, the practice will meet you with intelligence and care.
Most mornings begin with Micheline guiding you into your body through vinyasa and meditation in Haramara’s open-air yoga shalas, with sweeping 360° views of jungle, sky, and sea.
Rooted in Buddhist dharma, somatic intelligence, and breath-based movement, the practice is strong, fluid, soulful, and intelligent — a return to rhythm, sensation, and deep presence.
Afternoon Yin sessions offer a quieter counterpoint: deep stretches that release of networks of myofascia , nervous system restoration, and spacious relaxation.
Some classes will be accompanied by the evocative live music of my husband, Joey Lugassy, and friends.
YOUR WILD DOLPHIN ENCOUNTER
An unforgettable experience in the open sea.
For 12 years we have worked with the same marine biologist who has spent years studying and building a respectful relationship with the local dolphin pods who live in Bahía de Banderas. In our past five outings together, we have encountered dolphins every time. Each time we entered the water from the boat, the dolphins came toward us and played.
Because they are wild beings, the encounter is never forced or staged. We enter the water with respect and awe, allowing the dolphins to choose the interaction. When they do, it feels like being welcomed into another intelligence of the sea: playful, exhilarating, and unforgettable.
MONKEY MOUNTAIN HIKE
Hike Monkey Mountain on a guided 2–3 hour trail through a protected coastal preserve, with expansive views of jungle, coastline, and the Pacific.
WHILE AT HARAMARA You’ll also have time to daydream from your cliff-side casita, wander jungle paths, walk and swim at Haramara’s private beach, relax by the cliffside saltwater infinity pool, receive optional bodywork, or take the 10-minute walk to one of the area’s best surfing beaches.
OPTIONAL ADVENTURES
Include surfing, whale watching, spa treatments, and cultural excursions into Sayulita.
Packages include:
YOUR SOMA+TERRA THANKSGIVING RETREAT INCLUDES:
• 5 nights in Haramara’s gorgeous open-air cliff-side casitas, with private bathrooms, hand-woven sheets, monogrammed towels, and daily housekeeping
• Daily Vinyasa, Yin Yoga and/or Meditation with Micheline + Select classes with live music by Joey Lugassy & friends
• Wild Dolphin Open-sea Swim with our marine biologist guide
• Guided 2–3 hour Monkey Mountain (a protected coastal preserve)
• 3 seasonal Mexican meals per day, plus our special Thanksgiving seafood feast
• Full access to Haramara, including the private beach, jungle paths, open-air dining room, saltwater infinity pool, jacuzzi, and shared retreat spaces & lounges
• Time for reflection, beach walks, creative practice, hammock swinging, poolside lounging, and bodywork
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
Round-trip airfare to Puerto Vallarta
Airport transfers to/from Haramara, though we are happy to help coordinate shared transfers
Travel insurance, which is strongly recommended
Alcoholic beverages, specialty drinks, boutique purchases, and gratuities
Optional bodywork and other off-site adventures
OPTIONAL ADVENTURE ADD-ONS: surfing, whale watching, spa treatments, cultural excursions into Sayulita, alcoholic beverages, boutique purchases.
Pricing:
DEPOSIT: Your $500 deposit per person reserves your space and casita for 6 days / 5 nights at Soma + Terra Thanksgiving Retreat on the Nayarit Riviera (Nov 24th 5pm – Nov 29th 12pm ) with daily somatic practice, warm ocean waters, Mexican gastronomy, an awe-inducing wild dolphin swim, eco-adventures, and deep reset. Your $500 deposit will be deducted from the total rate according to your chosen occupancy and tier.
Tier 1 — First 4 Spots Only
2 spots remaining
Paid in full at time of purchase
Quad shared: $2,225 per person
Triple shared: $2,495 per person
Double shared: $2,695 per person
Private / single: $3,795 per person
Tier 2 — Early Bird Rate
Balance paid in full by August 15, 2026
Quad shared: $2,425 per person
Triple shared: $2,695 per person
Double shared: $2,895 per person
Private / single: $3,995 per person
Tier 3 — Regular Rate
Balance paid in full by September 25, 2026
Quad shared: $2,625 per person
Triple shared: $2,895 per person
Double shared: $3,095 per person
Private / single: $4,295 per person
Welcome Packet
Upon receipt of your deposit and registration form, you’ll receive a full welcome packet with retreat details, packing suggestions, arrival information, transfer options, and everything you’ll need to feel prepared and at ease.
Cancelation Policy: A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place. Cancellations made on or before August 15, 2026 will receive a refund of 100% of retreat fees paid, less the $500 non-refundable deposit. For cancellations made from August 16 – September 25, 2026, guests will receive a refund of 50% of retreat fees paid, less the $500 non-refundable deposit. Cancellations made after September 25, 2026 are non-refundable.
Pricing Specials:
Tier 1 — First 4 Spots Only
2 spots remaining
Paid in full at time of purchase
Quad shared: $2,225 per person
Triple shared: $2,495 per person
Double shared: $2,695 per person
Private / single: $3,795 per person
Tier 2 — Early Bird Rate
Balance paid in full by August 15, 2026
Quad shared: $2,425 per person
Triple shared: $2,695 per person
Double shared: $2,895 per person
Private / single: $3,995 per person
Type of Retreat: Creative, Yoga
Style of Yoga: Vinyasa Flow
Additional Information, Questions & Registration:
Contact Name: Micheline Berry
Contact Email: michelineberry@gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 3106258182
Online Registration: https://www.michelineberry.com/register
Website: https://www.michelineberry.com
About the Instructors:
Micheline Berry is an Artist, Producer and Embodiment Mentor whose work integrates yoga, somatic practice, immersive travel, art, and deep encounters in nature to awaken the body’s innate intelligence as a wellspring for creative renewal. She has guided thousands—rock stars and artists, impact leaders and cultural change-makers, somatic practitioners and dancers—through journeys that restore presence, ignite creativity, and foster embodied connection.
Micheline holds a B.A. in Film Production and advanced to candidacy for both a M.F.A. in Film Direction and a M.A. in Dance as Healing and Therapy at UCLA, where her early research explored the relationship between performance, narrative, and embodiment. Her methodology is shaped by decades of study in yoga, postmodern dance, Buddhist meditation, and Afro-diasporic movement, ritual and rhythm, and is deeply informed by the work of Victor Turner, Simone Forti, Laurie Anderson, and other artists, movers, and thinkers.
She is the founder of Liquid Asana Vinyasa, a teacher training and somatic leadership program based in Brazil. She has led over 100 immersive retreats and somatic trainings across the globe, including the Atlantic rainforests of Bahia, the Tuscia hills of Italy, the cliffs of Mallorca, Spain, and the highlands of a New Mexican Zen center. Each experience she curates invites participants into deeper intimacy with their bodies, the land, and one another—honoring our interdependence as a source of belonging.
Her recent creative collaborations include producing and directing For Freedoms’ 2024 campaign film Where Do We Go From Here, co-producing SOLEFUL, a somatic storytelling podcast for The School of Lived Experience, designing embodiment pedagogies for the Guild of Future Architects, and creating a 2month somatic residency at Tenuta de Paternostro in Rome, Italy. A polyglot (English, French, Portuguese), Micheline’s work is based between Los Angeles, Brazil, and Europe. She continues to create immersive environments where practice becomes a threshold into embodied presence, deep connection, and creative renewal.