
Deepen your practice, broaden your perspectives.
Combining ancient tools with modern practices.
February 21 - 28, 2026
Balancé Surf & Yoga Retreat | El Salvador
YOGA | CREATIVITY | AYURVEDA | ADVENTURE
FIRST FOUR PEOPLE TO REGISTER RECEIVE $200 OFF!












More than a yoga retreat.
Join us for 7 days on the beautiful coast of Playa El Tunco, El Salvador!
Offering a unique and powerful blend of wellness, creativity, adventure and nature, the GoodRituals Retreat is an unforgettable experience. Get ready to explore new rituals that will give you lasting vitality. Enjoy connecting with a one of a kind community, bask in the beauty of El Salvador’s beaches.
Expand + Grow.
Held at the breathtaking beachfront Balancé Retreat in El Salvador, we invite you to bring fresh inspiration to your yoga practice, discover creativity as a tool for promoting health and healing, and to reconnect, restore and expand with nature.
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Enjoy two yoga classes daily, intended to inspire your practicef and connect your body and spirit. Our Morning Asana will be a flowing vinyasa class inspired by solar energy. We will workshop one or two poses each morning.
In the afternoon, we wind down the day with a lunar-inspired practice such as Restorative, or a slow, Grounding Flow. One can expect meditation, pranayama, breath awareness, mudra and mantra. Whether a seasoned practitioner or new yogi, instruction and modifications are given for each individual to explore one's potential.
Yoga asana classes are ALL levels.
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Creative flow sessions can involve mandala work, plein-air painting, nature based mixed-media and collage, etc. Our goal is for participants to feel comfortable, engaged, and most importantly, to leave with helpful tools and inspiration to utilize after the retreat!
Working in the visual arts activates sensory and spatial awareness in the brain’s ventral and dorsal processing pathways, which supports our cognitive capacity, our resiliency, and movement (oh hello yoga).
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During the week you will have the choice between an incredible 60 minute deep-tissue massage or a 90 minute surf lesson from a local instructor. All surf instructors are competitive surfers that can teach beginners and help intermediate surfers hone their skills.
Get to know El Salvador
Closer to the U.S. than Costa Rica, El Salvador is a destination you don’t want to miss! After arriving to the El Salvador International Airport, you’ll be driven to the resort (less than an hour away), and be feet in the sand, coconut in hand in record time. We built this all-inclusive retreat to be a nurturing blend of daily yoga practices, creativity sessions, Ayurvedic workshops, with plenty of time built in for rest and adventure. Nestled into one of the best surf breaks in the country and only a short walk to the city of El Tunco, you’ll be close enough for convenience but far enough from town to guarantee a peaceful, noise-free stay. Boasting upscale rooms, a lounge-worthy pool, gardens lined with palm trees, and an outstanding restaurant on site, this tropical, modern, creative, and perfect getaway in El Salvador will be your sanctuary for the week!
Each room at the Balancé resort features:
Each room option comes with hot water showers, A/C, premium bedding and linens, a mini fridge, and a private terrace with outdoor space and a hammock.
The restaurant on site provides breakfast, lunch and dinner and features fresh, local ingredients with traditional flavors and can accommodate most dietary considerations.






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Lianna Hiler
YOGA INSTRUCTOR & AYURVEDIC COACH
I’ve been guiding students through asana and pranayama for over 10 years and it is my honor to share and deepen your practice alongside you. As an avid outdoors person and a curiosity curator, I hope to bring you outside your comfort zone both on and off the mat!
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Kristina Brown
ARTIST & THERAPEUTIC ART COACH
As an artist for over 20 years, I am passionate about the connection between movement, nature, and creativity as methods of processing and expression. I look forward to guiding you to new ways of connecting to yourself and nature through the process of art.
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Whitney Erickson
RETREAT COORDINATOR
My specialty is people; I love connecting the dots and providing support from booking to post-retreat and everything in between.
My background is in teaching, adventure, and the ocean—I love creating spaces where those passions coexist.
I am looking forward to the opportunity to serve this retreat group in El Salvador.
What’s included:
6 nights of modern accommodations, in exceptional accommodations beachside, rest easy and feel refreshed for your morning practice just steps away from your door.
Daily morning snack (early) and full breakfast (after yoga). 1 daily smoothie or wellness drink, 1 fresh coconut daily, and a nightly gourmet dinner of appetizer, main course, non-alcoholic drink and dessert. Purified water is provided throughout your stay.
Daily yoga practices (morning and evening) with Lianna, all levels welcome!
Creativity + Art flow sessions led by Kristina, offering practices that boost neuroplasticity and promote emotional regulation and wellness. No experience necessary!
Guided full-day excursion to the Santa Ana volcano (one of the coolest volcanos in the world!).
Roundtrip airport transportation.
A saltwater pool, private outdoor showers, outdoor greenspace for meditation, drawing, painting, breath work, etc.
Beautiful beaches, spectacular sunsets and world class A-Frame waves.
Free time to take local trips to nearby beaches for swimming and snorkeling, local towns and other sites, explore the local wildlife, or enjoy activities such as surfing, SUP, kayaking, snorkeling, and more! We hope you can make the most of your time in beautiful El Salvador while also taking time to relax and recharge, deepen your practice, and connect with like-minded yogis and friends.
What’s not included:
Airfare
Spa treatments
Juice bar purchases
Alcoholic beverages
Excursions, surf lessons, etc.






Schedule:
DAILY SCHEDULE EXAMPLE:
One smoothie provided each day by the venue at any time.
730am Light breakfast and coffee/tea
8am-9:15am Asana & Pranayama
9:15am -10:30am Full breakfast
10:30am-12:30pm Workshop Series: Art & Nature
2:30pm-5:30pm Surf lessons, free time, open art studio, etc.
5:30pm-6:30pm Restorative Yoga
6:30pm-7:30pm Light Dinner & Sunset
VOLCANO HIKE SCHEDULE
From the summit, you can look down into the crater of Santa Ana Volcano to see the beautiful emerald green color. Hiking the Santa Ana Volcano is a unique experience that you will not want to miss!
630am Light breakfast and coffee/tea (pack water, snacks, and sunscreen)
7am Depart beach to head to volcano
9am Hike: 4.3 mi + 1500ft gain, moderate difficulty
Evening Restorative Yoga

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