Becoming Water: A Journey Into Flow and Presence
There are moments in life when the ocean calls us — not just to swim or sail, but to remember. To remember how to move with ease, how to breathe without resistance, how to let go and simply be. The Becoming Water Yoga & Wellness Retreat, curated by Annie Moves aboard Kontiki Wayra, invites travelers to answer that call. Sailing along Costa Rica’s southern coast from May 28th to 31st, 2026, this retreat is more than an escape — it’s a return to the essence of flow, awareness, and renewal.
Each morning begins with the ocean’s rhythm — gentle waves tapping against the hull, the first light spilling over the rainforest canopy, and the quiet gathering of energy before movement. Guided by Annie, participants move through yoga and meditation practices designed to awaken the senses and open the heart. The day unfolds like water itself: fluid and full of possibility. Between sessions, guests explore the wild beauty of Costa Rica through kayaking, snorkeling, surfing, and hiking — experiences that root the spirit as much as they free it.
Annie’s approach to movement is born from her own journey. Raised in Venezuela and now based in Miami, she has built a career that blends mindfulness with vitality — as an Alo Moves trainer, celebrity coach, and founder of the upcoming Moves by Annie platform. Her philosophy is clear: movement belongs to everyone. Through this retreat, she creates a space where people of all backgrounds and skill levels can reconnect with themselves, discovering strength not in perfection, but in presence. Her guidance turns each session into a reminder — that freedom begins the moment we stop resisting our natural rhythm.
As Kontiki Wayra sails along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, every destination tells its own story. Tropical forests cascade into turquoise waters. Dolphins surface beside the yacht as if to greet the travelers who now move with the same ease. On shore, trails wind through lush jungles alive with color and sound, leading to moments of stillness and awe. Between land and sea, time slows — replaced by something far more meaningful: connection. Connection to self, to others, and to the pulse of the planet itself.
Here, wellness transcends the mat. It lives in every breath, every sunrise, every shared silence. The Becoming Water retreat is not about escaping life — it’s about returning to it, more aware and more alive. Aboard Kontiki Wayra, surrounded by nature’s vast embrace and a community that moves with intention, you learn to flow again — fluid, purposeful, and free. Just as the ocean never resists its path, you’ll find your own way back to balance, carried gently by the rhythm of the sea.
