Costa Rica

transformational retreats 2024

shakti sol

returning to wisdom

Punta Banco, Pavones Costa Rica

awaken in paradise

a 7-days of powerful immersion

refresh renew restore revive

Retreats give us the space to time to rediscover, reflect and reconnect to who we are. We invite you to take the time and immerse yourself in a sanctuary that brings you peace and solace.

Imagine 7-days in the beautiful Costa Rica with time to contemplate, rejuvenate and health through the practices of yoga, Ayurveda, meditation, breath work and elemental rituals. Awaken your senses to the peace and serenity of pristine sandy beaches, lush jungle, and warm ocean.

awaken in paradise

Create the space you need for clarity, reconnection and creativity. Return to the elements as you immerse yourself in one of the most revitalizing timeless experiences of retreat and transformation. Reconnect to your own voice and return to your passion, through the principles and practices of contemplation, introspection, journaling, silence and rejuvenation.

Nourish your mind, body, emotions and spirit

Receive daily breath work, yoga, meditation, rituals and delicious meals prepared for you each day

Enjoy afternoon sharing circles, chocolate making, an Ayurveda cooking class and community connection

Nourish your mind, body, emotions and spirit with tips and tools for rejuvenation, rest and remembering

Experience a relaxing Ayurveda massage and learn about self-care to sustain your health & well-being

Understand deep ancient wisdom practices to enhance overall well-being, manage stress, and foster a balanced lifestyle

Explore nature, with the howler monkeys, macaws, sloths, whales, dolphins, toucans and abundant wildlife

This retreat offers an authentic, integrative, and comprehensive way for you to return to your life's passion and purpose.

Experience:

Voice Activation Sound Circle

Chakra Cleansing

Prana & Breathwork

Elemental ceremony

Moon & Sun Meditation

Elemental rituals

Transformative meditation sessions

Daily Asana classes

Daily Pranayama and Breath

Daily discussion and events

Daily schedule

Immersive transformation

Wake up to morning meditation, yoga asana and breath work

6:30AM - 8:00AM

Enjoy a delicious healthy meal, relax and unwind

8:00AM - 9:00AM

9:00AM - 12:00pM

Free time for rest, nature hikes, surf, ocean swims, natural water pools and waterfalls

12:00AM - 1:30pM

Enjoy a fresh, delicious lunch

2:00pM - 3:00pM

Afternoon discussions and workshops

Restorative Class/Yin Yoga or Meditative Relaxation Practices

4:00pM - 5:15pM

6:15pM - 7:30pM

Enjoy a delicious dinner

4 evenings per week we gather in evening ceremony
Itinerary may be subject to change.

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Immersive transformation

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you are here for a reason

now is the time to remember

return

Nourish your mind, body, emotions and spirit.
Return to who you are with nourishing space and time to journal, reflect and rejuvenate in the heart of Mother Nature.

retreat & reconnect

Take time to be in nature, experience meditative walks, sitting with the water falls, relaxation practices, listening to the bird’s song, experiencing spacious silence, self-exploration and connection.

discover

Learn how to make chocolate with cacao from the on-site orchards
Enjoy farm to table food with three fresh meals each day
Experience an Ayurveda cooking class and lecture
Learn practices for self-care and wellness

Instructors

meet your guides

nicole mahavir

Ayurveda Practitioner
Ayurveda & Yoga Therapist
Meditation Instructor

Nicole Mahavir is an International Yoga Therapist, certified Ayurveda Practitioner, Ayu-Yoga Therapist and Energy Medicine Practitioner. Nicole has studied with some of the most prestigious healers and masters all over the world including Shaman in Peru, Sadhus and Yogis in India, Ayurveda Doctors in Canada, NDs in USA and Natural healers in Australia and New Zealand.

Inspiring others is her passion and for the past 20 years, Nicole has led professional IAYT, YA certified programs, teaching nutrition, meditation, Ayurveda, yoga therapy and natural spa therapies. When she isn't teaching, Nicole creates integrated, sustainable health protocols for her busy clients, and leads International corporate and wellness retreats.

Janeen yusuf

Ayurveda Practitioner
Ayu-Yoga Teacher
Meditation Instructor

Janeen is a certified Ayurveda Practitioner and AyuYoga teacher. She offers integrative, individualized counseling rooted in the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, specializing in nutrition, lifestyle, and ayuyoga. Janeen intentionally supports individuals through the process of discovering their innate self-healing potential and enjoying health as a natural birthright. Life-enhancing transformations on the level of mind, body, spirit and senses are gifts of this path.

Janeen's teaching in the area of nutrition is grounded in nurturing self-awareness, presence and intuition. She encourages individuals to connect with joy in nourishing the self through conscious food rituals; respecting cycles and seasons to live vibrantly, sustainably, and in harmony..

karen brar

Ayurveda Practitioner
Ayu-Yoga Teacher
Meditation Instructor

As a certified International Ayurvedic Practitioner, Yoga Teacher, Energy Healer and CBT Practitioner, Karen takes a truly holistic approach to balancing the mind, body, emotions and senses that is based on leveraging the ancient practices of Yoga and Ayurveda, and applying them in the context of our modern world.

Karen’s private practice focuses on supporting the mind and nervous system, supporting clients to process and heal from past traumas and realign to their true nature, by developing a daily practice. Having studied extensively with many great teachers from all over the world including India, Canada, Europe and the USA, Karen is passionate about sharing the sacred teachings to help people awaken their wisdom within.

She is the founder of Nourished Union, where her vision is to build an enlightened and experience-focused company that brings together a community of holistic health experts dedicated to guiding people through their life-long wellness journeys.