Sofia Panas
Meet Sofia: From Financial Crisis to Retreat Empire
Eight years ago, I made the leap to become a full-time yoga teacher. I was passionate, dedicated, and completely unprepared for what came next.
When the pandemic hit, I lost all my income overnight. Like so many teachers, I watched my carefully built career crumble in an instant. But instead of giving up, I got creative.
I didn't just survive — I thrived.
Today, I've built a stable, diverse income through online and in-person classes, private sessions, corporate programs, and retreats. But here's what I'm most proud of: I've organised nearly 100 retreats across 5 continents, helping not just myself, but other yoga teachers, fitness coaches, chefs, and creatives transform their businesses too.
That's why I founded The Retreat People (you can check it out here)
I've seen too many talented teachers struggle with low pay and surface-level student connections. You deserve more than passion-driven poverty. You deserve sustainable income, meaningful relationships with your students, and the freedom to share your gifts on your terms.
Real Results, Real Teachers:
Bhavisha was terrified to host alone and worried no students would come. With my marketing guidance, she sold out 75% of her retreat spots during early bird (just 2 months!)
Dheeya wanted to host again but had zero capacity with her full-time job. I organized everything so she could focus on what she does best — teaching and connecting.
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I'm here to change the wellness industry — one retreat at a time.
Whether you want to learn the skills yourself, partner with an expert, or have everything done for you, I'll help you build lasting student relationships and create the diverse income streams that will sustain your career for years to come.
Why I Don't Promise Specific Profit Numbers (And Why That Should Excite You)
You've probably seen retreat "gurus" promising $10K months and six-figure retreats.
Here's the truth: your profit depends on your location, audience size, pricing strategy, and dozens of other factors that make blanket promises meaningless — and often misleading.
What I can promise? A proven system, honest guidance, and strategies that work whether you're hosting locally or internationally, for 8 people or 20.
Ready for a real conversation about your retreat potential? Let's talk.
Because your passion deserves to pay the bills.
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