this season is yours ~ do something bold with it
Two days by the ocean to wake up your energy, choose one bold direction and begin creating the life you want to say yes to.
choose what you want to say yes to
More spark. More meaning. More adventure.
There are moments when it is worth stepping out of the usual pace long enough to ask a better question:
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What deserves your energy now?
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It may be an adventure, a bold decision, a long-delayed idea or a change you are ready to bring fully into your life.
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Zest by the Sea™ gives you two days by the ocean to look more expansively at what you want, choose what you are saying yes to and begin putting it in motion before you leave.
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Because vitality gives you options. Make life the adventure.
one bold shift, already in motion
Insight opens the door. Action changes what happens next.
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Through guided visualization, reflection, mindful movement, breathwork and practical integration, we’ll help you identify one meaningful shift in how you want to live and begin training it through The Ecstatic Motion Method™, our signature body-based methodology for turning intention into practice.
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By the end of the weekend, you’ll know what you’re saying yes to, why it matters, what it looks like in daily life, what may get in the way and exactly how you’ll begin during your first seven days home.
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You won’t leave with another inspiring idea to revisit later. You’ll leave with something already underway.
is this retreat for you?
This weekend is for you if ...
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You want more energy, adventure, creativity or momentum before the year is over.
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There is an idea, decision or change you are ready to put in motion.
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You are ready to give something that excites you a real place in your life.
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You want your body, attention and choices moving in the same direction.
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You want a beautiful weekend that sends you home with more than memories.
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You are ready to train for the life you want to say yes to.
your weekend
Day 1
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Arrival & Welcome
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Yoga-powered movement
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Guided visualization
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The Ecstatic Motion Method™
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Fresh vegetarian lunch
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Ocean walk
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Deep rest
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Saturday evening free to enjoy Ocean Grove or neighboring Asbury Park; dinner is on your own.
Day 2
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Begin with an accessible movement, breath and mindfulness practice beside the ocean, designed to wake up your energy and reconnect you with the bold direction you chose on Saturday.
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Integration session
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Brunch
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Implementation session
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Shoreline Commitment
You’ll head home with a clear, personalized plan for bringing your vitality shift into everyday life.
Gather Around The Table
Beautifully prepared vegetarian meals are an important part of the weekend. Throughout the retreat, you’ll enjoy colorful, nourishing food thoughtfully prepared by Leah—from fruit-infused water, homemade fruit muffins and vibrant seasonal salads to seasonal fruit, chocolate-covered strawberries and other touches that make people feel genuinely cared for.
We believe delicious food has a way of opening up conversation, connection and new ideas, and we’ll gather around the table to enjoy all three.
what's included
✔ Saturday retreat experience
✔ Sunday integration morning
✔ Optional sunrise movement (weather permitting)
✔ Fresh vegetarian lunch and Sunday brunch
✔ Tea, coffee, snacks and Leah's thoughtful hospitality
✔ Guided movement, breathwork and meditation
✔ The Ecstatic Motion Method™
✔ Beautiful retreat workbook and reflection journal
✔ Curated welcome gift with a few favorite surprises
✔ A personalized implementation plan for your first week home
✔ Seven-day vitality plan and follow-up resources
✔ Curated Ocean Grove & Asbury Park guide
✔ Small-group experience
you'll leave with
✔ Clarity about what you want to say yes to next
✔ One bold shift already underway, not simply identified for later
✔ Renewed energy and confidence to keep building it
✔ A personalized seven-day launch plan that turns your decision into immediate action when you return home
✔ Somatic anchors and practical strategies for weaving the shift into your routines, choices and daily environment until it becomes part of how you live
✔ The Ecstatic Motion Method™ to use whenever you are ready to put your next meaningful change in motion
✔ A weekend that makes this season — and your life — feel bigger
why we keep it small
We intentionally limit Zest by the Sea™ to a small number of participants as intimate groups create richer conversations, more individual attention and more time to reflect, ask questions and connect with others.
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It's a different experience than a room full of strangers — and we think it's a much better one.
meet your hosts
Maria Katrien 'Trie' Angeleva
Trie is a Yoga-Powered Transformation Specialist and founder of The Blissful Badass™.
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She is a yoga teacher, former university instructor, Deputy Mayor and creator of the Ecstatic Motion Method™.
Her work combines mindful movement, breath, reflection and practical strategy to help people clarify meaningful change and begin embodying it in daily life.
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With a background spanning leadership, university teaching and coaching, she brings structure, warmth and intelligent guidance to the retreat experience.
Sisters Trie and Leah
Leah T Heslin
Leah makes sure every guest feels welcome, well fed and genuinely cared for.
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With more than three decades of hospitality experience in Washington, DC and Manhattan, she has built her career around anticipating needs, creating ease and making people feel at home.
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Her warmth, precision and attention to detail help the retreat feel seamless, relaxed and thoughtfully personal from start to finish.
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Her belief is simple: when people feel comfortable and supported, they can go deeper into the work they came to do.
what participants are saying
Dianne C.
The atmosphere was fantastic, the food was really great, and I really feel like I got a lot out of today. It's going to help me be more energized and start working on my goals. ~ Marianne L.
Ronelle K.
I loved being on the ocean doing yoga poses and thoughtful prompts, delicious food and a supportive environment. ~ Liana K.
your home by the sea
Zest by the Sea™ takes place at The House by the Sea, a charming oceanfront bed and breakfast on Ocean Avenue at the Jersey Shore in Ocean Grove NJ.
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Set on a corner lot with ocean breezes on three sides, the house is cozy, relaxed and just steps from the Atlantic. Most rooms face the beach, and three wide front porches offer plenty of space for quiet reflection, conversation or simply taking in the view.
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Every detail of the weekend has been designed with care, from fresh vegetarian meals and welcoming spaces to the thoughtful touches that help you feel comfortable, cared for and fully present.
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Ocean Grove is our favorite Jersey Shore town, known for its Victorian charm, peaceful atmosphere and proximity to both Bradley Beach and Asbury Park. We have been coming here for years, and it feels like the perfect setting for this work.
Optional Overnight Stay​
Guests may stay overnight at The House by the Sea at preferred retreat rates.
faq
Can I come by myself?
Absolutely! Many guests attend retreats on their own, and the small-group setting makes it easy to feel comfortable and connected quickly.
Do I need yoga experience?
No. All movement practices are thoughtfully guided, with accessible options for beginners and more challenging variations for experienced participants, so everyone can work at a level that feels engaging and appropriate.
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What if I have physical limitations?
We will offer modifications and encourage you to participate in the way that feels right for your body. Please let us know about any mobility needs when you register so we can help make your experience comfortable.​
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Is overnight lodging required?
No. You are welcome to attend as a day guest. Optional lodging at The House by the Sea is available separately for those who would like to stay overnight. You may also extend your stay by adding Friday night or Sunday night for a longer shore getaway.
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What is included, and what is not?
Your registration includes the full Saturday retreat, Sunday integration morning, guided movement and reflection, your Ecstatic Motion Method™ experience, workbook and materials, vegetarian lunch and brunch, refreshments and a curated Ocean Grove guide. Lodging, transportation and Saturday dinner are separate.
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Where can I park, and can I arrive by train?
Street parking is available in Ocean Grove, and arrival by train is also possible. We will send detailed parking and transportation guidance before the retreat.
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Can dietary needs be accommodated?
All retreat meals are vegetarian. We will do our best to accommodate allergies and other dietary needs with advance notice; please include them on your registration form.
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put something unforgettable in motion
​​Autumn offers a vivid turning point: A chance to decide what deserves your energy before the year rushes into its final stretch.
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It may be an adventure, a bold decision, a long-delayed idea or a change you are ready to bring fully into your life.
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Zest by the Sea™ gives you the time, guidance and momentum to choose what you are saying yes to — and begin before you leave.
Because vitality is not something to save for later. It gives you options.​
Zest by the Sea™ is limited to to a small number of guests, so the weekend feels personal, the guidance is thoughtful and every guest has room to be fully part of the experience.
PLEASE NOTE: This retreat is educational, reflective and experiential in nature and is not medical care, psychotherapy, mental health treatment or crisis intervention. Participants are responsible for making choices appropriate for their own health, comfort and wellbeing.