About Us
What is Unplugged?
Unplugged is a mindfulness collective dedicated to promoting mental and physical wellness. Our mission is to empower individuals to live in harmony with nature while navigating the demands of our modern society. At Unplugged, we strive to shift the global consciousness towards light and provide a sanctuary for our guests to disconnect from the chaos of everyday life and reconnect with the earth. We offer the following outlets to fulfill our mission:
- Unplugged Practices: Join us for in-person and virtual yoga asana, meditation, and breathing practices that nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
- Unplugged Workshops: Dive into holistic approaches to various ideas, practices, and habits. Our workshops provide comprehensive information, practical exercises, and open discussions on topics such as nutrition, the eight limbs of yoga, dance, breathing techniques, and more.
- Unplugged Tutoring: Immerse yourself in language acquisition through our immersive tutoring programs for Spanish and English.
With a focus on yoga and dance, most of our retreats center around these practices. We also offer tailored yoga and dance options for groups and individuals.
Join us at Unplugged and embark on a transformative journey towards holistic well-being, reconnecting with nature, and finding inner peace.
Our Team
Nicholas and Kema Hopper embarked on a remarkable journey, taking a leap of faith that led them to sell all their possessions and relocate to Costa Rica, accompanied by their daughter. Their courageous move aimed to embrace lives filled with fulfillment and tranquility, while also extending their support to others on a similar path. Recognizing the detrimental impact of daily stressors that claim lives every day, they established Unplugged: A Retreat Space. Here, individuals can detach themselves from the chaos of the modern world, immerse in the nurturing embrace of nature, and embark on a transformative journey of mental and physical restoration. You can read more about their journey here.
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Aaralyn Alexander
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Aaralyn is the creator of 'Koga with Aaralyn', a child-led yoga initiative. She has extensive experience teaching yoga and mindfulness practices to other children.
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Kema Ward-Hopper
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Kema is an Alliance certified Yoga Instructor and Mindfulness Coach from Houston, TX. She is a breast cancer conquerer and uses yoga to empower others to live their best lives possible. Kema also serves the expat community as a certified Death Doula.
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Nicholas Hopper
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Nicholas has spent years practicing and studying meditation and its effects on the mind body and spirit. His passion is to teach and inspire others to develop their own meditation practices, further enriching their lives.
