Welcome to embodiment of your heart & soul
with Cathleen Wasielewski and Olivia Testa

Energy Medicine, Yin Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga

Spiritual embodiment brings peace, grace and the greatest expression of health to daily living. The power and compassion of the heart guides the Spirit into expansion for love, freedom and connection.

This is an intimate investigation of the joy that lives within you.

We will dive into practices of Meditation, Vinyasa Yoga and Yin Yoga.

We will discover the magical, mystical inner world of you through the teachings of Energy Medicine principles. 

You will be invited to explore your unique signature energy/Soul expression, understand boundaries more clearly, and create fluidity in your emerging field of awareness and felt sense. All the while you are immersed in a loving landscape of sacred earth, golden sun and blue waters to connect to the blissful life force energy within you.

 You will be held in a space of love and openness as you explore a greater sense of wholeness and health.

“Caring for your body, mind and Spirit is your greatest and grandest responsibility.  It is about listening to the needs of your soul and then honoring them”

Kristi Ling

Everything is energy

We, body and soul, are energy. The energies of our form and experience are in constant interplay with the energies of the environment around us. Our bodies are sensory and know the forces we are engaged with before our minds can understand. In this retreat we open to honoring the sensations of our own personal energetics and create space for learning the language of our inner knowing. Embodiment through the felt sense is what we call somatics. It is primal in that we feel before we know. This retreat invites you to grow your trust and capacity to live in this inner knowing. 

Intuition is inherent and is the most grounded experience we can have. Our intuition will always guide us toward connection to ourselves and to each other to acknowledge our relationship to the greater whole. 

Heart & Soul Embodiment offers an experience of layering energetic and spiritual wisdom into the building of somatic tools and intuitive awareness for trusting your body’s knowing and into living expansively. The teachings offer an investigation and excavation of the emotional landscape that exists deeply within the tissues of your body and the practices that support healing.

This retreat will gather a group of beautiful souls in a sacred space of love

 

Book your international flights into SJD, San José del Cabo International Airport in BCS, Mexico. 

Prana Del Mar is a short and comfortable 36 mile, 45 minute drive from the International airport via a prearranged retreat shuttle.

Please book flights into San Jose del Cabo (SJD) to arrive between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm if possible on arrival day Saturday, March 29th, 2025 and departing SJD no later than 4:00 pm on departure day Saturday, April 5th, 2025.

The beauty of Prana del Mar…

Prana is a Sanskrit concept that means “life force” or “vital energy”. Del mar means “of the sea”.  This beautiful place is an ecologically intentioned sacred landscape that promises life giving rejuvenation.  It is nestled between ocean and mountain in a pristine and peaceful setting of desert on the southern tip of the Baja peninsula.  

It is a vibrant, refreshing and relaxing environment. There is nothing around for miles.  Accommodations are luxurious and the cuisine is exceptional. It is a welcoming place that offers attention to the details of comfort as well as the space for the expansion of the soul. As an eco-resort it is run mainly on solar power. It is truly an escape from the mainstream buzz of our everyday lives. Those who love this serenity will be immersed and those who love more adventure will find activities nearby that are easily accessible. There is a welcoming for all.

Prana del Mar is known as a home to many who have enjoyed its beauty.

​​ The purity of the environment at Prana del Mar coupled with the teachings of Heart & Soul Embodiment draw you to release yourself into a state of peace.

Your days include offerings of…

  • 45-minute morning Vinyasa Yoga practice taught by Olivia Testa and catered to the teachings of the day

  • Morning Energy Medicine teachings and experiences

  • Evening 90+ minute Yin Yoga practices to offer deep peace and integration

  • Free retreat time for quiet relaxation, contemplation and the softness of building your relationship to your embodied Soul 

  • Time to build community and enjoy the company of others if you so choose

More gifts of this retreat

  • A pre-retreat group call on Zoom to answer any questions that you may have

  • Airport shuttle from and to the SJD airport on arrival and departure days

  • 7 Nights Accommodation

  • Three deliciously prepared meals daily

  • Fresh fruit all day long

  • Offerings from a selection of Spa services given by beautifully gifted practitioners (charges for services not included)

  • Use of the grounds at Prana Del Mar which includes community space, lounge areas, swimming pool, hot tub and sauna

  • Gorgeous ocean and desert views from rooftop decks 

  • Access to the beauty of the natural oceanside beach.
    *Please note that swimming is not recommended due to strong currents and rough waters*

  • Marinating in the embrace of a community of people dedicated to spiritual healing

  • The opportunity to investigate local areas like Todo Santos which is a local town with a swimmable beach (charges for this shuttle are an extra fee).  Other excursions and investigations are also available.

Please know that all classes and activities are optional! There is no pressure to do any or all the things offered.

This retreat is time for you for the fulfillment of your own heart’s desires and soulful embodiment.

Rates by Occupancy 

Prices listed are per person

Single Occupancy Accommodation (King Bed) $3100 ~ SOLD OUT

Double Occupancy Accommodation (1 King Bed & 1 Queen Bed) $2500 (Or 1 King Bed and sitting area for a couple)

Double Occupancy Accommodation (2 Queen Beds) $2500

Triple Occupancy Accommodation ~ Please inquire, may be available as a limited option with special pricing

Individual rooming options are limited and all options are filled on a first come, first served basis. Registration will remain open until all beds are filled.

Prices listed are per person and do not include fees incurred for travel, excursions, bodywork/spa treatments, gratuities or other personal purchases made at Prana Del Mar or beyond.

A $500 deposit assures your
reservation and saves your spot

You may choose to take advantage of the option for:

Full payment due by Friday February 14th, 2025 to be made at any time

Or 

A payment plan that suits your needs with a deadline for all fees to be paid by
Friday February 14th, 2025

*Please note that all payments collected, including deposit, are non-refundable*

Payment Options

Preferred method of payment is through Venmo to @Cathleen-Wasielewski

Other accepted forms of payment are PayPal, Zelle, or Personal Check  

Credit card payments are accepted and are associated with additional fees to the payer

You will be guided by our hearts…

Cathleen and Olivia have come together in friendship, love for community, and a dedication to soulful connection to guide you through this week. The deepest love extends from our hearts to yours. 

CATHLEEN WASIELEWSKI

BS Pharm, BCST/RCST®
ERYT-500, YACEP, MIM®,
Advanced Practitioner of Somatic Awakening®
Yintuition Healing

To read more about my background please refer to the “About Cathleen” tab on this website.

I have been offering international retreats in Vancouver, BC Canada, Sayulita, Mexico, and the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica since 2016. 

My heart expands in the facilitation of groups in community sharing heart and soul. Magical and mystical things happen when beautiful people come together to share their most authentic selves.

In this retreat I will be sharing the offerings with Olivia Testa, LCSW, RYT-200. Olivia will be sharing her heart with you in the teachings of Vinyasa Yoga. She has an incredible capacity for heart connection. It is her greatest strength. Her presence will add depth and beauty to the grounded and embodied exploration. 

OLIVIA TESTA, LCSW, RYT-200, REIKI III

I am a licensed therapist, reiki master, and yoga teacher based in Portland, Maine. I have a heart centered approach to connecting and being with others and a deep passion for guiding people toward feeling more connected to themselves. My focus lies in facilitating holistic healing experiences that nurture the connection between mind, body, heart, and spirit. I love to create a safe and supportive space for exploration and growth while maintaining a lightness and humor when needed. At the heart of my work is the belief that we all have innate wisdom and the capacity and resilience needed to navigate the world and all of its beautiful and brutal twists and turns. I believe through cultivating curiosity, compassion, and self-acceptance, we can awaken to the truest expression of ourselves and live with greater ease, vitality, and joy. I am thrilled to be a part of this expansive, heart opening and connective retreat with Cathleen and each of you that decides to join us.

Commonly Asked Questions

  • A typical day begins upon awakening to the beautiful sounds of the Pacific ocean.  We intend to practice morning silence until the commencement of class.  Light offerings of freshly cut fruits, granola, coffee and tea are available in the dining area from 6:00 am.  Vinyasa Yoga will be offered by Olivia at 7:00 am in the beautiful Yoga space with views over the water and waves and the sacred desert behind us.  Energy Medicine teachings with Cathleen will take place following the Vinyasa experience and will end between 9 & 9:30am.  Morning sessions are followed by a delicious freshly cooked breakfast. 

    The rest of the day is yours to plan.  You may enjoy relaxation by the pool or beach.  Perhaps some quiet contemplative time on your own nurtures you most or you choose to partake in one of the many wonderful spa services on site. 

    If you are up for action there are options to spend time with others, hike local areas, go on any of the many offered local excursions or visit the nearby sweet towns and beaches with offerings of swimming, surfing and shopping. 

     Lunch is offered in the early afternoon. 

     Our Yin Yoga practice in the late afternoon brings us back together for  embodiment offerings in the collective embrace of our group.  Dinner is served following practice and the evenings are yours to take care of yourself once again as you wish. 

  • Your days are spacious by design with free time available for you to take care of you.  You are welcome to nurture yourself in rest, relaxation, solitude and peace, poolside or beachside, in the sun or in the shade. Spa services are available to deepen your experience of self care.

  • Prices do not include fees for airfare or other forms of transportation to Mexico

  • Taxi transfers from/to the San Jose del Cabo (SJD) International airport to Prana del Mar on arrival day, Saturday March 29th and departure day, Saturday April 5th ARE included in the price of the retreat   

    Please refer to the question below: “How do I get to the resort from San Jose del Cabo Airport?”

  • Services including drinks, snacks, smoothies or juices from the bar are for an additional cost.  Excursions, tours, and other onsite spa services are also at an additional cost.

    If you enjoy shopping there are nearby towns with lovely offerings of all kinds.  You may want to plan for the purchase of gifts for yourself or others so please plan on some form of payment that is not included in your retreat price. 

    Staff gratuities and fees for off-site excursions need to be paid for separately in cash or by credit card.  Some access to credit card payment may be limited in certain areas and by some taxi shuttles. U.S. and Canadian Dollars as well as Mexican Pesos are widely accepted. You can obtain Mexican Pesos at home before your departure or upon arrival in Cabo at the airport but please know that this is not necessary.

  • Gratuities for the staff at Prana del Mar are not included in your trip price.  Everyone on the staff works hard to make your stay pleasant and enjoyable. 

     If you feel they have done a good job for you, it is recommended to tip $100 to $150 for the week per guest.  This will be shared amongst the service staff.  Tips are not accepted through credit cards and must be paid in cash. 

    Gratuities to the Spa staff need to be paid directly to them at the time of service.

  • Please take special note of Prana del Mar’s policies on early arrival and late checkout.  It requests that you please book your flight into San Jose del Cabo International airport (SJD) to arrive between 12:00 pm and 4:00pm on Saturday, March 29th, 2025 (arrival day) and departing SJD no later than 5:00pm on Saturday, April 5, 2025 (departure day).

    This timing respects the needs of Prana del Mar to prepare for our arrival on the 29th and to prepare for incoming groups on April 5th.

    Prana del Mar arranges our shuttles in groups.  If you arrive early to the airport, before 11am on arrival day, you may need to wait in the airport lounges for other guests to arrive. Late departers, after 5pm on departure day, may also need to wait at the airport for their flights. We are requested to please avoid scheduling flight arrivals before 11am on arrival day and flight departures after 5pm on departure day as it will lead to longer waits at the airport.

    If you are arriving and/or departing on your own, please be aware that check-in is at 3pm and check out is at 11am.  If you arrive before check-in or depart after check-out you may be charged a site use fee.

    When you have your flight information please send it along to be documented to Prana del Mar to arrange transportation to and from the airport.

  • Shuttle transfer between the airport and Prana del Mar is arranged by Prana del Mar based on your flight times.  Cathleen will provide the staff at Prana del Mar with your flight information and they will take it from there. You will be notified of your shuttle time the week before we arrive on retreat.   The cost of these shuttles is covered in the price of your retreat.  If you wish to give gratuity to your shuttle driver please have a sufficient selection of bill denominations on hand.  
    Guests arriving or leaving on alternate days - or coming from/going to someplace else aside from the airport - are responsible for their own transportation. Prana del Mar is happy to assist those traveling on alternate days or from/to alternate locations to reserve private transport service. To arrange this assistance please contact Prana Del Mar directly https://pranadelmar.com/contact/  Ask to be directed to the Concierge in your message request. If you are planning to rent a car, contact the concierge and they can send you directions on how to get there. 

  • If you are up for adventures during your stay there are many options for exploring the beauty and fun of the pacific coast of Mexico. You may select from nature hikes, ziplining, horseback riding, surfing and more. 

    For more information on excursions and activities click here

    Offerings are subject to change. A complete menu of offerings will be available upon arrival at Prana del Mar.

  • YES!! You are welcome to partake of a menu that includes therapeutic massage, an energizing aromatherapy treatment, a cleansing body wrap with sea salt scrub, or an invigorating facial. 

    FMI here

  • The delicious cuisine at Prana del Mar is artistically presented and tastefully prepared.  All ingredients are natural, local, and organic.  The freshest ingredients are chosen from the local fish and farmers markets of the day.

    Special dietary needs and requests are gladly accommodated.

    Please complete the question regarding food restrictions on the registration form here and we will pass the information along to the staff.

    All serving and kitchen staff are attentive to your special needs. 

  • There is a bar open throughout the day that offers snacks, beer, wine and other cocktails.   No outside alcohol is allowed to be brought into the resort or consumed in rooms or on the premises of Prana del Mar.  The cost of alcoholic beverages is additional.

More answers to frequently asked questions related specifically to the Prana del Mar experience can be found on their website

The teachings and practices offered on this retreat invoke deep healing and embodiment.  They are foundational to our existence.  This is an experiential journey through your own body.  The offering is to feel that you create your own experience of a fulfilled life. You will be given tools to learn how to self manage the energy that flows through you to find joy in an empowered state of being.

We would be entirely honored to have you with us. Your presence brings an expansiveness to the group and widens the healing field for all. Each individual soul is honored and supported. The intentions are set to bring compassion and love to all who attend for a most beautiful experience.

The beauty of Prana del Mar…