YOU KNOW HOW TO TEACH.

But no one taught you how to host.

You know how to sequence a class.
You know how to hold space.
You know how to create connection.

But hosting a retreat brings an entirely different set of questions.

Where do I host it?

How much do I charge?

How do I know if I'll actually make money?

What if no one signs up?

How do I find the property, chef, transportation and experiences?

What happens when something goes wrong?

And perhaps the biggest one:

Where do I even begin?

That's why I created HOST.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

01 / CREATE

Build an experience worth traveling for.

Define your concept, transformation, ideal guest, theme, destination and signature experiences.

02 / PRICE

01 / CREATE

Know your numbers.

Learn budgeting, break-even points, profit margins, deposits, payment plans, room tiers and contingency planning.

03 / PLAN

01 / CREATE

03 / PLAN

Turn the vision into logistics.

Properties, chefs, transportation, excursions, vendors, waivers, room assignments, communication and timelines.

04 / SELL

03 / PLAN

Learn how to fill the rooms.

Messaging, Instagram, email, storytelling, early-bird offers, launches, personal invitations and follow-up.

05 / LEAD

Become more than the yoga teacher.

Group dynamics, boundaries, conflict, emotional moments, emergencies and holding space outside the studio.

06 / LAUNCH

Leave with a plan.

Turn everything you've created into a 90-day roadmap toward launching your retreat.

THE RETREAT IS THE CLASSROOM.

Learn it. Then watch it happen.

Everything becomes a case study.

The dinner you just ate?

We'll break down the chef cost and how it affected your retreat price.

The property you're sleeping in?

We'll discuss how it was sourced, evaluated and budgeted.

The itinerary you're experiencing?

You'll learn why each activity was placed where it was.

The welcome gift waiting in your room?

We'll talk about whether it actually adds value—and what it costs.

The yoga class you just took?

We'll break down how programming supports the emotional arc of a retreat.

HOST is a living case study.

YOUR HOST

Hi, I'm Elisei.

Over the past 5 years of teaching full time in studios, I eventually realized that some of the most powerful experiences you could create couldn't fit inside a 60-minute class. Students want to connect deeper with you and their practice.

That's when I discovered the magic of hosting retreats. Not only did my relationships with my students grow, I was able to make a living working as a full time yoga instructor.

From intimate California experiences to international destination retreats, I've learned how to bring together yoga, travel, food, adventure, community and transformation—and I've also learned the less glamorous side: budgets, payment plans, transportation, room assignments, vendors, cancellations and everything that happens when the plan doesn't go according to plan.

HOST is everything I've learned—the things that worked, the things that didn't, and the things I wish someone had told me sooner.

HOST IS FOR THE TEACHER WHO...

Has dreamed about hosting a retreat but doesn't know where to start.
Has a loyal student community and wants to offer them something deeper.
Has hosted before but struggled with pricing, organization or filling the retreat.
Wants to create another income stream outside weekly studio classes.
Wants to travel and teach.
Wants to turn their ideas into experiences people remember.

You don't need to be famous.

You need to know how to create an experience people want to say yes to.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at erusu91@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Do I need to have hosted a retreat before?

No.

Do I need to already know where I want to host?

No.

Do I need a large Instagram following?

No.

Do I need to be a full-time yoga teacher?

No. Having a regular class will help with sells.

What style of yoga do I need to teach?

Any style you vibe with.

Will we actually build our retreats during HOST?

Yes, I will give you the tools to build your own retreat.

Are flights/transportation included?

No. But transportation for excursion is included.

What's included in the price?

4 days / 3 nights

Accommodations at Cloud 9
Meals
Daily yoga

Excursions
All HOST workshops
HOST Retreat Leader Workbook
Templates + planning tools
90-Day Launch Plan
Community + networking

What happens if I need to cancel?

Cancellation Policy

Your reservation for HOST is secured once your deposit is received. Because accommodations, meals, programming, and other retreat expenses are reserved in advance based on attendance, the following cancellation policy applies:
Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable to future retreats or events.
If you cancel more than 60 days before the retreat, any payments made beyond your deposit may be refunded.
If you cancel 30–60 days before the retreat, payments are non-refundable; however, you may transfer your reservation to another eligible participant with prior approval.
Cancellations made within 30 days of the retreat, including no-shows or early departures, are non-refundable.
If you are on a payment plan, you are responsible for completing scheduled payments unless your cancellation qualifies for a refund under the terms above.
If HOST must be canceled by the organizer, participants will receive a refund of retreat payments made. The organizer is not responsible for airfare, transportation, accommodations booked outside of the retreat, or other personal travel expenses.
Because unexpected circumstances can arise, travel insurance is strongly recommended to help protect your investment.
By submitting your deposit or payment, you acknowledge and agree to this cancellation policy.

From yoga teacher to retreat leader!

HOST

The Setting

YOU KNOW HOW TO TEACH.

But no one taught you how to host.

Where do I even begin?

That's why I created HOST.

HOST IS NOT ANOTHER YOGA RETREAT.

It's a retreat about creating retreats.

A retreat you're ready to put into the world.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

01 / CREATE

01 / CREATE

01 / CREATE

02 / PRICE

01 / CREATE

01 / CREATE

03 / PLAN

01 / CREATE

03 / PLAN

04 / SELL

03 / PLAN

05 / LEAD

06 / LAUNCH

THE RETREAT IS THE CLASSROOM.

Learn it. Then watch it happen.

HOST is a living case study.

What we will Cover

YOUR HOST

Hi, I'm Elisei.

HOST IS FOR THE TEACHER WHO...

You don't need to be famous.

You need to know how to create an experience people want to say yes to.

The Classroom

Cloud 9 Resort

All-Inclusive

YOUR INVESTMENT

$2,500

THIS ISN'T JUST THE COST OF A WEEKEND.

It's an investment in something you can create again and again.

Frequently Asked Questions

HOST

Maybe it's time to lead them somewhere bigger.

Come with an idea.

Leave with a retreat.

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