Grief & Praise
A Retreat for Loss and Renewal
December 13th - 20th 2025
Yelapa, Mexico
Sound Healing / Yoga / Nature / Wisdom Workshops
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You are invited to join us for Grief and Praise—a sacred retreat devoted to the tender dance between loss and love, sorrow and celebration.
Join Krystal and Hamsa for an unforgettable week of self-discovery, exploration, and re-connection. We will revel in the beauties of nature and nurture our minds, bodies, and spirits with movement, sound, and community.
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Together, we will explore grief not as something to fix or move through quickly, but as a holy portal—an expression of the depth of our care, and a gateway to deeper connection with self, others, and the natural world.
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This retreat is a life-changing opportunity to gain clarity, make life-long friendships, and to connect with life in a way that is meaningful and expansive.
Join a tribe of soul-led humans on an exploration you will cherish forever!
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Retreat Offerings
Daily Meditation
Daily Yoga
Cacao Ceremony
Hiking
Sound Healing
Creative Expression Class
Boat Outing
Temazcal (Mexican Sweat Lodge)
Grief & Praise Workshops
Retreat Overview
A 7-Night Retreat in Yelapa, Mexico
December 2025 | Casa Isabel
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This 7-night retreat takes place in the wild, heart-opening beauty of Yelapa, Mexico, at the oceanfront sanctuary of Casa Isabel. Together, we will step away from the noise of daily life and enter a sacred space for healing, reflection, and reconnection—with nature, with each other, and with ourselves.
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Grief and Praise is a retreat for those feeling called to explore the deeper currents of their emotional lives—especially grief, in all its forms. Whether you're mourning a loss, moving through a life transition, or simply feeling the collective sorrow of our world, this retreat offers a gentle and supportive container to tend to what is tender.
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Grief is not something to be "fixed"—it is something to be honored, witnessed, and held. In the company of a compassionate community, we will explore grief as a natural and meaningful expression of love. Through somatic practices, ritual, creativity, and shared wisdom, we create space for what has longed to be felt and seen.
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Over the week, we will share:
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Kundalini yoga and gentle movement practices
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Daily sound healings with gong, bowls, and voice
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Guided wisdom workshops and facilitated group sharing
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A heart-opening cacao ceremony
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A traditional temazcal (sweat lodge) led by local guides
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Ample time in nature for rest, integration, and connectio
Please note: we are not doctors, therapists, or licensed clinicians. We do not offer professional mental health treatment. What we share comes from our lived experiences, personal healing paths, and the practices that have supported us through times of great loss and transformation.
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This retreat is an invitation into deep presence. A time to slow down, to be held, and to remember that grief is a sacred expression of love—and that praise is its inseparable twin.
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You are welcome here, just as you are.
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RETREAT LOCATION: Casa Isabel
The retreat will be held at the enchanting Casa Isabel, a lovely sustainable living villa situated beneath a lush jungle canopy on the hillside--close to the ocean and surrounded by the beauties of nature.
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FOOD
The food in Yelapa is truly amazing and our caterers and chefs are equipped to work within the parameters of most food preferences and needs. Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy-free, Nut-allergy-friendly options will be available.
Breakfast
Most, if not all, breakfasts will be onsite and will include:
Fruit, yogurt, granola, fresh juice, a traditional Mexican dish and/or a special order of the day.
Coffee and tea will also be available.
Lunch
Guests will have the opportunity to access their own lunches and snacks. This is great opportunity to explore the town and beach restaurants.
Dinner
Dinners will be a combination of both in town and catered onsite--depending on the day. A combination of vegetarian, vegan, meat, gluten free, and dairy-free options will be available.
*Guests with food preferences, allergies, and/or special needs are encouraged to contact us prior to the trip so that we can communicate this to our chefs and caterers and to make any necessary adjustments and/or accommodations to the menus.
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RETREAT INCLUDES:
Lodging at Casa Isabel
7 dinners
7 breakfasts
7+ Yoga Classes
Cacao Ceremony
Sound Healing
Temezcal (Mexican Sweat Lodge)
Boat Outing
Sunrise Hike (3 or 6.5 miles)
Water taxi fare from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
Sunrise Paddleboarding
Acurpressure with Beverly
Therapeutic Massage
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NOT INCLUDED IN RETREAT PRICE
Airfare
Lunches
Alcoholic Beverages
Taxi fare to and from the airport
PRICES
$1300-$2600
Price is dependent on accommodations and occupancy per room.
*Secure your room by putting down your deposit ​
DEPOSITS (non-refundable)
$500
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WAYS TO REGISTER
Email: conniryk@gmail.com
Through website: krystalconniry.com
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PREFERRED PAYMENT METHOD
Venmo (@krystalconniry)
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ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT METHODS
Through website (fees apply)
Cash
Check
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SIGN UP TODAY!
This is an opportunity to nourish yourself with good food, sunshine, and life-changing experiences. Feel held and supported by a warm and welcoming community of similar soul-seeking enthusiasts. With a mix of rest, adventure, and deeply healing practices, this is a well-rounded experience to tend to all your many wonderful, and beautiful layers. We hope to see you here!
Optional Ad-ons
Therapeutic Massage
Treat yourself to a 60 or 90 minute deeply relaxing therapeutic massage from one of our licensed professionals.
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Paddle Boarding in the Bay
Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) is a fun and exciting way to explore Yelapa's open waters. Guests who add this to their itinerary will go out as a group and be guided by a certified specialist.
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Acupressure
Acupressure is mix of reflexology and acupuncture. It is an alternative medicine that is based on the concept of life energy, which flows through "meridians" in the body and attempts to assist in the free flow of energy through these channels. Experience this healing modality with Beverly Taylor who has been practicing this work for over twenty years.
Retreat Location
Casa Isabel
A fully sustainable eco-lodge in paradise. Surrounded by lush jungle and pristine ocean views, Casa Isabel offers a breathtaking getaway from both city and suburb life. Each room is mindfully and uniquely crafted--embodying the artistic gifts of its designers and the spirit of the land.
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About Yelapa
We chose Yelapa as the location for our retreats because of its unparalleled beauty and peaceful energy. Surrounded by nature and with a strong connection to the local community, Yelapa provides the perfect setting for our guests to escape from the stress of daily life and connect with themselves on a deeper level.
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Your Hosts
Hamsa Eliza
Yoga Teacher, Retreat Coordinator
Forever student, and decades long teacher, Yoga found Hamsa about 30 years ago. Humble beginnings, she stumbled into an asana class, the inquiry morphing over the years into something far more numinous and subtle, yet profound and life altering. Most recently she shares the Wisdom teachings of Tantra, through Kriya, Meditation, Yoga Nidra and Pranayama, to support mental health, grief and loss, and chronic pain . Hamsa has led Trainings and Retreats internationally, is a Certified Yoga Therapist, Kundalini Yoga Teacher, and Death Doula. She lives on a farm in the mountains of British Columbia Canada with 3 dogs and 1 horse.
Krystal Conniry
Yoga Teacher, Sound Therapist, Retreat Coordinator
Krystal believes in the power of presence and loves to witness people becoming more connected to themselves in an authentic and healing way. She is a practicing Yoga Teacher, Sound Therapist, and Healing Arts Enthusiast. She holds a Master's Degree in Conflict Resolution from PSU and enjoys learning why people and groups do the things they do and how to make the world a more peaceful and just place. Yoga continues to be a life-changing journey of surrender and transformation for her and she loves to share this gift with the world.
Krystal received her 200 YTT with Corepower Yoga in 2017 and became certified in Restorative Yoga and Yoga Sculpt shortly after. She has been teaching solidly ever since and is currently leading yoga and wellness retreats in Yelapa, Mexico. She finds inspiration from various yoga modalities and healing practices including Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Hot Yoga, Iyengar, Yoga Nidra, and others. This is reflected in her classes, which are approachable and lighthearted, while holding space for Mystery and the connection to one's more awakened self. It is an honor for her to be able to share something so dear to her heart and to encourage others on their path as they awaken into their own clarity and brilliance.
The Vision
My vision is to provide an inspiring and beautiful environment for the nourishment of mind, body and soul. My team and I offer a sacred space in a breathtakingly beautiful environment for all who wish to experience the benefits of intentional wellness, new and fun experiences, and healthy community.
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We believe...
in the power of nourishing experiences, healthy relationships, and in the immersion of nature as a medicinal act. We believe that taking time to fill one's cup is an act of honoring one's whole Self and the world at large. And that through these experiences we can make contact with our inner wisdom, which allows us to deal with life on life’s terms with an open heart and curious mind. Things begin to flow, we are able to let go of rigid structures and unwanted patterns and get into rhythm with the natural flow of blissful living.
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SEE YOU IN PARADISE!
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"This was a wonderful all levels yoga retreat. There was a great balance of activity and rest allowing for you to take what you need. Yelapa creates the perfect setting for healing and even unexpected revelations! The overall healing from this retreat is invaluable but fortunately comes at a price point that is manageable for most westerners."
Amber
"Beautiful location, wonderful food- awesome yoga! Would do it again!"
Megan
"I went in not knowing what to expect and left feeling supported, strong, and with some new knowledge about myself. There were experiences I wouldn’t have had anywhere else that I really loved. I have new friendships, and was so glad to see that part of Mexico, it was delightful. I said many times that the thought and care that went into planning each day was truly exceptional"
Dana A.