How it all Started
I’m Megan Bettis and I fell in love with travel as a 13-year-old exchange student in France. That summer, I discovered how much your world expands when you step into another culture, language, and way of living. It was also where I met couscous and nutella, which completely changed my life for the better.
I've been teaching movement for over 20 years, and have been leading international retreats since 2017. I noticed that most wellness retreats have become financially out of reach, and the ones that were affordable had started cutting corners. I founded Compass Yoga in 2023 to help change that.
Compass offers quality venues and accommodations, cultural experiences, life affirming food, and groups that are small enough that you actually get to know each other. Each retreat is thoughtfully designed and includes high-quality instruction with experienced teachers, but without the inflated price tags and pretentious energy. Every retreat is rooted in yoga's eight-limbed path and open to every body, every background, and every skill level (you too, beginners!). There are no detox plans, and no overhyped wellness trends.
The thing guests talk about most when they come home isn't necessarily the workout or even the destination (though, those are always a hit). It's the people they met… or the food. That's what I'm most proud of.
four C’s of compass
Culture. Rooted in ancient wisdom and inspired by the modern world. We honor yoga’s lineage while celebrating global traditions, connection, and curiosity. Each retreat is an opportunity to learn from the world, not just travel through it.
Community. The heart of Compass Yoga is the people who show up. We create spaces where belonging feels natural and everyone is seen, supported, and free to be themselves.
Connection. Through movement, mindfulness, and adventure, we return to what truly matters. We reconnect to ourselves, to one another, and to the moment right in front of us.
Creativity. Yoga is a practice of exploration. We embrace curiosity, expression, and play on and off the mat, encouraging every traveler to move and live with authenticity.
Our Collaborators
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Megan Bettis
FOUNDER, HOST, & YOGA
Peru, Morocco, Costa Rica, Portugal, Italy
IG: @megareenaMegan is an E-RYT 500 & RCYT through Yoga Alliance, a seasoned yoga teacher, and a passionate leader in the wellness community. With over 20 years of experience teaching movement and a background in classical ballet, she brings a refined understanding of the body and an intuitive approach to teaching. Her training in advanced yoga, restorative practices, and Ayurveda allows her to offer a multidimensional approach to wellness. Megan creates spaces where practitioners of all levels are invited to connect, grow, and realign with their inner compass.
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Ashley Humston
PHOTOGRAPHER
Peru & Costa Rica
IG: @ashleyhumston_photos
Ashley is based in Athens, GA, and has been drawn to photography for most of her life. She began photographing flowers and plants before expanding her repertoire to landscapes, portraits, events, and–most notably–wildlife photography. Ashley’s goal with photography is to seal in time stories and feelings and emotions that can be revisited anytime to take you back to that moment. -
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Yasmin Newman
PHOTOGRAHER
Morocco & Italy
IG: @thevibephotographylr
Yasmin is a Chicago-based photographer drawn to capturing movement, emotion, and presence. With roots in dance and performance, she’s inspired by the way the body expresses what words can’t, especially in spaces of healing, freedom, and connection. Her work is defined by rich color and an intimate, storytelling style, preserving the moments you feel just as much as you see. -
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Nicole Boddington
CO-HOST & FITNESS
Portugal
IG: @missboddingtonNicole is an ACE-certified fitness instructor based in Northwest Arkansas with more than 10 years of experience, mostly in high-intensity interval training. After years of being a cardio queen, she is in her strength-training era focusing on building muscle, improving stability and mobility and training for the ultimate goal— living a long and healthy life.
