No, airfare is not included. This is not the case for retreats costs. Participants are responsible for booking their own flights to and from Trinidad and Tobago. It’s likely most attendees will need to book their flight to Trinidad, stay the night near the airport in a hotel that will be taken care of by Soraya and book a flight from Trinidad to Tobago the next day for arrival at Castara for our welcome dinner (see itinerary).

Transportation to and from the airport in Trinidad upon arrival and your departure to Tobago as well as transportation from the Tobago airport to Castara and back is covered by the retreat costs.

A lot of time and funds go into creating this retreat. Your funds, in addition to covering your stay and wellness experiences, support multiple local eco-conscious and luxury hotels, several local businesses in Trinidad and Tobago in addition to Soraya and retreat staff. Refunds or Cancellations are available within 7 days of booking if you book before the end of March. After that there are no refunds or cancellation, your spot can be transferred to someone on your community/life. Thank you for understanding as we know life happens and shifts.

We’ll have a brief/optional welcome Zoom where you can ask any questions with Soraya in May. You will receive a few logistical emails with any tips, reminders, support and to collect dietary restrictions leading up to the retreat.

This welcomes people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences who are committed to self-discovery, community building, and collective growth.

Soraya’s wellness work is rooted in healing justice, acknowledging that our well-being is intertwined with the well-being of those around us, particularly those who have been marginalized and whose ancestral wisdom and current magic continues to guide necessary shifts in the world.

In this space, people of color, Black people and Indigenous people will likely make up the majority, as we intentionally center the lived experiences that have long been excluded or overlooked in mainstream wellness, continuing to shift the ways that “wellness” is often commodified and appropriated in Western spaces.

Our space is compassionate, and supportive of each person’s journey.

If you come with humility, respect, and a willingness to learn from both yourself and others, we welcome you.

This retreat is CO-ED and open to all who share these values.

"At this time, there are no further scholarships available for this retreat. We deeply appreciate your understanding. A core aspect of Soraya's work is increasing accessibility within the wellness space, especially for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) whose ancestral wisdom and present-day magic are integral to our collective growth. Soraya’s commitment to mutual aid plays a key role in supporting BIPOC taking up more space in her events."

"Your participation in this retreat helps fund a spot for a BIPOC yoga teacher and/or educator to join Soraya’s mentorship program. This spot for the Trinidad and Tobago retreat has been claimed.

Each retreat with Soraya Latiff provides a fully-funded space in exchange for administrative support pre-retreat and on site for a yoga teacher of color or an educator from school systems who is seeking to expand their work into community spaces outside traditional educational systems."

"Any attendee of this Trinidad retreat who aligns with these criteria will qualify for an energy exchange and mentorship for a future retreat planning opportunity."

Castara Retreats where we will be practicing will have yoga mats for attendees available to borrow on the yoga deck so you do not need to however Soraya brings her own and this can also be great if you’d like to be able to practice or use a mat on the beach or in your suite. You can bring a yoga mat as your carry on with some airlines or if you have access to a smaller travel yoga mat this can clip to a backpack or fit into your suitcase. There are some out there that fold or some that roll more compactly. The Castara Deck will have some blocks and bolsters as well and all attendees are welcome to bring their own to ensure you have access when you need it or any tools that you know support your practice or your rest are welcomed.

All sessions will be a choice and you are welcome to attend all or none and enjoy the retreat in a way that aligns best to your needs. Soraya will offer some different options through the classes for your pathway of practice. The morning classes may be a bit more energizing and active while the evening will be gentle and grounding however Soraya will intend and attune to the group for each class and center rest, dreaming and slow movement throughout morning and evening classes. All classes will be trauma informed. All experiences with a physical yoga practice are welcomed.