Body, Mind, Spirit Alignment through Zouk dance and Energetic Kinesiology July 12-17, 2026
Are you looking for more joy, confidence, and health in every area of your life?
This Embodied Energy Costa Rica Retreat is a collaboration between internationally sought-after instructors, Evelyn Magyari Lopez + Derrick Lopez, and Alexis Costello. Experts in our respective fields of Zouk dance and Energetic Kinesiology, we realized that our specialties are complementary; different ways of achieving body alignment, of understanding the self, and of expressing your unique energy.
Every day we will feature an Element of Traditional Chinese Medicine and specific chakras. Alexis will take you through a somatic meditation to activate these centres, teach you about these energy flows, and show you how to muscle test for imbalances. Evelyn & Derrick will demonstrate how these energies manifest in the dance through the techniques of Brazilian Zouk. Working with dance and energetic kinesiology simultaneously allows you to break through your barriers and heal your body/mind/spirit from the inside out.
This retreat features:
– 12 hours of Zouk dance training with Evelyn Magyari Lopez and Derrick Lopez
More than just learning steps, Evelyn and Derrick teach you how to express yourself through dance. They focus on musicality, creativity, and the emotions behind movement, helping you connect with your body and partner in a way that feels natural and deeply fulfilling.
Their teaching philosophy for the Brazilian Zouk dance blends strong technical foundations with intuitive, heart-centered movement. You will learn how to execute movements with precision while also understanding how to surrender to the music and to yourself expressions, creating a dance that feels effortless and authentic.
Evelyn and Derrick create a warm, welcoming space where every dancer, regardless of level, feels encouraged and inspired. They believe in nurturing each student’s unique style, helping them gain confidence, body awareness, and a true love for the art of dance.
– 12 hours of Energetic Kinesiology training with Alexis Costello, learning:
- Basic muscle testing, both with a partner and 3 ways of muscle testing yourself
- How to use your new muscle testing skills to test what foods/supplements (or anything else) are right for you
- Balancing emotional stress
- Connecting to your meridian system and techniques to improve flow and quality of chi
- A series of daily exercises for better balance and clarity, physically, mentally and energetically (good for everyone, but calibrated especially for dancers!
AND:
Accomodations and levels of luxury!
All of the rooms at Synergy are amazing, but we have a range of options for this experience so you can pick the level of luxury that suits your budget and bucket list!
All of the prices below include:
– 24 hours of training with 2 internationally recognized instructors
– meals and snacks
– fun adventures
– shuttle transportation July 12 from the airport in San Jose and back to the airport July 17
– one of the beautiful accommodation options shown below
– use of the beautiful facility, including pool, cold plunge, gardens, yoga deck, etc.
Room Options:
$2600 per person$100 discount each when you share with a roommate
$2400 per person$100 discount each when you share with a roommate
$2200 per person$100 discount each when you share with a roommate
$1900 per person$100 discount each when you share with a roommate
$1800 per personshared room (2 people)
$1800 per personshared room (2 people)
$1700 per personshared room (2 people)
$1700 per personshared room (2 people)
Meet your Instructors!
Evelyn Magyari Lopez
Evelyn is one of the most sought-after Brazilian Zouk artists and dance instructors in the world.
She is born in Transylvania (Romania), grew up in the Netherlands and currently living in a beautiful town called Valley Springs in California USA.
Evelyn’s dance is a captivating blend of artistry, precision, and soulful expression. Her movements flow effortlessly, embodying grace and power in equal measure. With a unique ability to weave emotion into every step, Evelyn transforms dance into a storytelling experience that resonates deeply with her audience.
As a dancer, Evelyn brings not only skill but also passion, authenticity, and a deep connection to the music and her audience. Her dance is more than a performance, it’s an invitation to feel, connect, and be inspired.
According to Evelyn, dancing Zouk is, “Surrendering in the moment with a balanced mental and physical state, combining creativity through inner-beauty, while existing in harmony with the music”.
Her talents inspire dancers around the world to express their dance from their souls coming from an unconditional love for the ‘self’ and for others.
Alexis Costello
Muscle testing is a vehicle for making the world a better place and taking ownership of your wellness on every level!
Born in BC, Canada, Alexis has been living in Costa Rica since 2016 and traveling the world to speak and teach about energywork and muscle testing.
Founder of GEMS Kinesiology College and Creator of the GEMS courses, Alexis is a barefoot gardening, zouk dancing, book reading, mother of dragons. She has been working in the holistic health field for over 20 years, spending much of that time teaching various modalities of specialized kinesiology / muscle response testing and serving on the Boards of various National and International Associations (CanASK, IASK), currently IKC (International Kinesiology College) Faculty for Costa Rica.
