As a longtime Yelapa resident, Carolyn Songin has been welcoming visitors since 2005 and helping them experience the very best of this special coastal community. In her role as retreat coordinator at Pura Vida, she brings together her experience as a craft and trekking guide, yoga teacher, and concierge to support guests and yoga group leaders from arrival to departure.
Carolyn is known for listening carefully to each guest’s wishes and thoughtfully arranging a stay that feels personal, smooth, and memorable. She helps with navigation to Yelapa and coordinates with trusted local providers to schedule spa and healing sessions, nature excursions, culinary experiences, cultural activities, and more.
With a deep belief in the healing power of nature, Carolyn creates retreats that invite connection, reflection, and joy. Her work is rooted in a desire to help people open their hearts, support their own journey, and carry light, love, and kindness back into the world.