Welcome to the space where the return to yourself begins.

More adventure. More connection. More life.

Hi, Im Erika Blakely.

Life Coach - Yoga Instructor - Holistic Nutritionist - Leader of Global Yoga Retreats

REKA was born from a desire to live life differently.

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REKA began with the simple realization that I wanted more from life.

I didn’t set out to build a business. I set out to find my way back to myself.

I think, at the time, I was just burnt out.

I was burnt out from the expectations of life, from always having somewhere to be, something to do, someone who needed something from me. I felt like I was constantly moving, but not really stopping long enough to enjoy my own life.

Then I went to Costa Rica for a holiday.

And something about being there just felt different. The pace, the people, the way life seemed to unfold. I had a real opportunity to slow down and experience a new way of being, one that felt more free, more connected, and more at ease.

I spent more time outside. I moved my body. I explored. I connected with people. I ate good food, had long conversations, laughed a lot, and remembered how good it feels to simply enjoy where I am.

And honestly, I didn’t want that feeling to end when I got on the plane home.

I started thinking about how I could create more opportunities for that in my own life, not just once a year on vacation, but more intentionally.

I came home thinking, how can I share this with other people?

What if travel could be about more than seeing beautiful places? What if I could create experiences where people could experience a culture, move their bodies, try something new, meet people, have an adventure, and come home with stories they’ll actually remember?

And then, REKA was born.

I came home and announced my very first retreat in Costa Rica, the place that had shifted my entire perspective on life.

Not Just a Brand,
A Way of Living

REKA isn’t here to fix anyone. It’s here to hold space.

These retreats aren’t about surface level “healing” or spiritual performance. They’re about stepping away from the noise, reconnecting with yourself, and remembering what it feels like to simply be present, grounded, and to feel fully alive.

REKA was built to create the kind of space I wish I had when I needed it most. Experiences created from the heart and rooted in connection. Because so much of what we need happens through connection, and I think we could all use a little more of that.

Travel has changed the way I see the world, and the way I want to live my life.

There’s something about stepping outside of your everyday life that creates space to see things differently. To experience new cultures, to intentionally move your body, try something unfamiliar, share space with people you just met (and who will quickly become life long friends), have an adventure, and slow down enough to actually take it all in.

That’s what I want REKA retreats to be about.

Beautiful places, meaningful experiences, movement, adventure, culture, and genuine connection. A chance to step away from your usual routine and into something different — even if just for a little while.

Because sometimes we don’t need to go away to find ourselves. We just need to go somewhere that reminds us what it feels like to be fully present in our own lives.