Wellness, Massage, and Yoga Tobago
We are delighted to offer yoga and massage in our beautiful open air pavilion with Judha Pacheco. Please email Judha directly to book a massage or 1:1 yoga session.
We offer an inspiring and invigorating daily yoga class with Judha – a form of slow vinyasa yoga with beautiful energy and clear instruction. The class is held in our gorgeous Wellness Studio, a purpose-built pavilion, open to the natural breezes coming off the rainforest and with spectacular views of Castara Bay. There is a drop in session for one hour (TT$80) at 9am, seven days a week. No need to book, just turn up. Or, if you fancy a one-hour private session, you can book a one-to-one session for TT$300 (if there’s a small group of you, we offer a per person discount).
Judha’s Full body massage offers a dynamic bodywork therapy and combines the best of yoga and massage through slow rhythmic movement. Working from head to toe, Judha uses her thumbs, palms, elbows, knees and feet to apply a combination of acupressure, gentle twisting, massage, and assisted yoga stretches. Together these actions result in a full body treatment that relieves muscular tension and balances the body. The treatment will leave you feeling deeply relaxed, grounded and rejuvenated. This massage can also be offered to two people simultaneously – relax and unwind together, each with your own massage therapist. A one hour full body massage is TT$550.
Judha offers a relaxing indian head massage, 30 minutes to switch off from the world and have your tensions released. Passionate about the positive effects of all massage therapy on the body and mind, Judha offers massage to suit individual needs. The primary goal of the massage is to relax the body, but it also works to heal problem areas, decrease muscle tension, and improve circulation. Massage is a great way to de-stress and relax at the beginning of your holiday, and we strongly recommend that you book in good time. A half and hour Indian Head Massage is TT$300.
Reconnect to yourself and nature at Castara Retreats through joining one of our wellness retreats, hosted by experienced practitioners in yoga, meditation, health and nutrition. All retreats offer the opportunity to relax and rejuvenate, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, with daily guided practice, along with beautiful accommodations and fresh, wholesome meals.
2024 Retreats
4-9 June – HeartComing: a retreat for black women. Join us as we restore, reclaim and remember our wholeness. The HeartComing Retreat is for you, if you identify as a black person of African descent who desires an opportunity to connect to kindred spirits who also enjoy traveling as a means of exploring outer & inner worlds, returning to the heart and experiencing deep, deep rest and renewal.
4-8 July – Socanomics wellness retreat. The Socanomics Wellness Retreat is an all-inclusive, 5 day get-away, combining our dance fitness & yoga programing, island excursions, and wellness workshops. We curate our days for you to slow down, immerse in community, leisure and culture. From movement and meditation to journaling and conversation, our chief aim is to empower you, on and off the dance floor, through the power of Soca music.
16-23 November – ‘Spiritus’ yoga retreat. Following the success of our first home grown yoga retreat, we’re delighted to share our second yoga holiday, ‘Spiritus’. Join us between 16-23 November 2024, for seven days of gentle, and spiritual movement, breathwork and meditation. Hosted by our very own expert yoga teacher, Jovander Pacheco (aka Judha), we’ll deepen our relationship to our life force – our energy. The way we breathe is the way we live!
Castara Retreats makes for a fabulous location to host a creative or wellness retreat. Reasons to hold your retreat with us include:
Gorgeous purpose-built studio with spectacular views
Ideal for yoga, tai chi, meditation, artists, writers, and other groups
Accommodation and space for groups of 8-40 people
Spectacular location – inspires wellness and creativity
Options of full board, half board, or just evening meals
Special group rates for stays between May- December
Choice of accommodations to suit a range of budgets
Staff rooms available for teachers and tutors
Purpose-built Yoga Shala with ample space
To begin the process of organising a retreat with us, please contact us, and we can explore possibilities.