Q. How do I know if I am going to like it?
A. We know it can be daunting to come to a place you don’t know with a group of people you don’t know. Especially if you have not been on a retreat before. We are all very experienced at creating ground and safe space for you to be able to relax, and focus on what matters most to you. We will develop a sense of strong community, empathy and support for each other’s work during the week. You are always at choice on the retreat about what you do and how you do it. We think you will love it!
Q. How many people will be on the retreat?
A. We expect there to be between 14-20 people on the retreat. The maximum size group will be 20 women.
Q. What language is the retreat in?
A. The retreat is only offered in English. We hope in the future to offer our retreats in Spanish and English.
Q. Do I need to have something specific to work with?
A. No, you don’t. When you register we organise a 20 minute pre-retreat consultation chat with you, to see what your intentions are for the retreat and to get to know you a bit. We recommend having an intention and it’s okay to change it; and if your intention is to relax and see what happens that’s fine too.
Q. Will we be disconnected from everything? Is there Wi-Fi?
A. If you want to be disconnected you can be. Our host Costa Rica Yoga Spa is away from everything, on the sunset side of a hill overlooking the ocean. The venue has Wi-Fi for those who want it, and a shuttle to the beach / town every day. Both the Wi-Fi and the Shuttle are included in the price.
A. We know it can be daunting to come to a place you don’t know with a group of people you don’t know. Especially if you have not been on a retreat before. We are all very experienced at creating ground and safe space for you to be able to relax, and focus on what matters most to you. We will develop a sense of strong community, empathy and support for each other’s work during the week. You are always at choice on the retreat about what you do and how you do it. We think you will love it!
Q. How many people will be on the retreat?
A. We expect there to be between 14-20 people on the retreat. The maximum size group will be 20 women.
Q. What language is the retreat in?
A. The retreat is only offered in English. We hope in the future to offer our retreats in Spanish and English.
Q. Do I need to have something specific to work with?
A. No, you don’t. When you register we organise a 20 minute pre-retreat consultation chat with you, to see what your intentions are for the retreat and to get to know you a bit. We recommend having an intention and it’s okay to change it; and if your intention is to relax and see what happens that’s fine too.
Q. Will we be disconnected from everything? Is there Wi-Fi?
A. If you want to be disconnected you can be. Our host Costa Rica Yoga Spa is away from everything, on the sunset side of a hill overlooking the ocean. The venue has Wi-Fi for those who want it, and a shuttle to the beach / town every day. Both the Wi-Fi and the Shuttle are included in the price.
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Q. What is the retreat programme?
A.Each Retreat Day has a mix of group sessions, space for personal reflection, free time, individual coaching, and specific sessions focused on:
Q. How much free time will I have?
A. On most days there will be a 2 hour period where LeeAnn and Lise will hold individual coaching sessions. If you are not scheduled for a coaching session you have free time to read, reflect, go to the beach, have a surf (lesson)..etc.
Q. What methodologies will you use on the retreat?
A. We weave in and learn together from the brilliant work and wisdom of Brené Brown on vulnerability and courage, Clare Nuer on leadership, Debbie & Carlos Rosas on the Nia Technique, Joanna Macy on deep ecology, Julia Cameron on the Artists Way, the London Meditation Centre on Vedic Meditation, Dr.Marshall Rosenberg on Non-Violent Communication, Samantha Sweetwater on Dancing Freedom, Silvia Nakkach on Sound, Voice and Music in the Healing Arts, and the Strozzi Institute on somatics, transformation and embodied leadership.
Q. How do I get there?
A. You can fly internationally into Liberia or San Jose airports. From Liberia you can book a shuttle directly to the venue. It is a 2-3 hour drive. We recommended Terratour: terratournosara.com
From San Jose you can take an internal flight with Fly Sansa to Nosara airport. You can book your tickets online here: booknow.flysansa.com. From Nosara airport, it is a 10-15 minute drive to Costa Rica Yoga Spa. You can take a tuktuk or you can book a taxi with terratournosara.com. From San Jose, you may need to overnight to make the internal flight schedule. We recommend this hotel: www.apartotel-lasabana.com
You can also take a bus from San Jose, which is the cheapest option. If you want more details on this please get in touch with us: [email protected]
Remember to get travel insurance and process any visa requirements in advance. You can check if you need a visa at the Costa Rica Embassy website. In Costa Rica you can pay with USD or Colones.
Q. Is Costa Rica safe for a lone female traveller?
A. Costa Rica is one of the safest places to travel in Latin America. You can always choose between taking a local bus or a tourist shuttle for most journeys The tourist shuttle is faster, more reliable and more expensive. To get to our retreat in Nosara, we recommend flying into Liberia or San Jose and booking a shuttle with http://terratournosara.com. And we recommend getting travel insurance.
Q. Can I arrive early or leave later?
A. Please make your travel plans so you arrive in the afternoon between 2-6pm when the retreat starts and leave by 11am the day the retreat finishes, unless you are staying on for the sacred medicine ceremony on Saturday night. If your flight schedule doesn’t allow this, please get in touch with us to discuss best options.
Q. What do I need to bring?
A. Bring a sarong, sun cream (organic ideally), flip flops, a hat, sunglasses, natural insect repellent, any medication you need, your water bottle (we will not provide plastic water bottles), clothes you can easily move in, a rain jacket and/or umbrella, and hiking shoes. Bring your jounral and any art supplies you especially like to work with.Bring a dress or two, to wear for dancing, ceremonies and for dinner out. Basic toiletries are provided, so you don't have to bring them.
Bring some cash to pay for any treatments or additional activities. In Costa Rica you can pay with USD or Colones. There is an ATM a short drive away from our retreat. You can also pay by card at the retreat venue and most shops and restaurants in the community.
Q. Can I make special dietary requests?
A. Yes of course – we will ask you about this in the registration form. And all the food will be plant-based and as much as possible organic and locally sourced. Costa Rica Yoga Spa have their own garden full of yummy homegrown vegetables.
Q. How much does it cost?
A. The price varies depending on your choice of accommodation. We have a limited number of early bird spaces for the July 2019 retreat, based on this years prices. Please contact us to find out if there are any spaces left – [email protected]
Q. How can I pay?
A. Payment can be made by bank transfer or by PayPal. Please cover the PayPal fees on top of the retreat price.
A 50% deposit is required to reserve your place. Payments for the remaining 50% can be made in 3 installments. Final payment is due by 20 June 2019.
Your deposit is refundable until 1 April 2019, less a $300 cancellation administration fee. Refunds for cancellations after 1 April 2019 are subject to the space being filled by another person. No financial responsibility is held by the organisers for participant travel expenses.
Q. What’s included and what’s not included?
A. Included
A.Each Retreat Day has a mix of group sessions, space for personal reflection, free time, individual coaching, and specific sessions focused on:
- Your vision, purpose, needs
- Somatic practices – standing, moving, in partners, in groups
- Our connection with nature
- Free creative expression
- Morning Session 1 - Awakening Practices
- Breakfast - Healthy local plant based, mostly organic
- Morning Session 2 - Group time integrating themes
- Break - Nourish ourselves, take a dip in the plunge pool!
- Morning Session 3 - Mix of group and guided individual work
- Lunch - Healthy local plant based, mostly organic
- Afternoon Session 4 - Free Time / Individual Coaching
- Afternoon Session 5 - Movement / Creative expression
- Dinner - More yumminess, with star gazing, community spirit, and a few ceremonies
Q. How much free time will I have?
A. On most days there will be a 2 hour period where LeeAnn and Lise will hold individual coaching sessions. If you are not scheduled for a coaching session you have free time to read, reflect, go to the beach, have a surf (lesson)..etc.
Q. What methodologies will you use on the retreat?
A. We weave in and learn together from the brilliant work and wisdom of Brené Brown on vulnerability and courage, Clare Nuer on leadership, Debbie & Carlos Rosas on the Nia Technique, Joanna Macy on deep ecology, Julia Cameron on the Artists Way, the London Meditation Centre on Vedic Meditation, Dr.Marshall Rosenberg on Non-Violent Communication, Samantha Sweetwater on Dancing Freedom, Silvia Nakkach on Sound, Voice and Music in the Healing Arts, and the Strozzi Institute on somatics, transformation and embodied leadership.
Q. How do I get there?
A. You can fly internationally into Liberia or San Jose airports. From Liberia you can book a shuttle directly to the venue. It is a 2-3 hour drive. We recommended Terratour: terratournosara.com
From San Jose you can take an internal flight with Fly Sansa to Nosara airport. You can book your tickets online here: booknow.flysansa.com. From Nosara airport, it is a 10-15 minute drive to Costa Rica Yoga Spa. You can take a tuktuk or you can book a taxi with terratournosara.com. From San Jose, you may need to overnight to make the internal flight schedule. We recommend this hotel: www.apartotel-lasabana.com
You can also take a bus from San Jose, which is the cheapest option. If you want more details on this please get in touch with us: [email protected]
Remember to get travel insurance and process any visa requirements in advance. You can check if you need a visa at the Costa Rica Embassy website. In Costa Rica you can pay with USD or Colones.
Q. Is Costa Rica safe for a lone female traveller?
A. Costa Rica is one of the safest places to travel in Latin America. You can always choose between taking a local bus or a tourist shuttle for most journeys The tourist shuttle is faster, more reliable and more expensive. To get to our retreat in Nosara, we recommend flying into Liberia or San Jose and booking a shuttle with http://terratournosara.com. And we recommend getting travel insurance.
Q. Can I arrive early or leave later?
A. Please make your travel plans so you arrive in the afternoon between 2-6pm when the retreat starts and leave by 11am the day the retreat finishes, unless you are staying on for the sacred medicine ceremony on Saturday night. If your flight schedule doesn’t allow this, please get in touch with us to discuss best options.
Q. What do I need to bring?
A. Bring a sarong, sun cream (organic ideally), flip flops, a hat, sunglasses, natural insect repellent, any medication you need, your water bottle (we will not provide plastic water bottles), clothes you can easily move in, a rain jacket and/or umbrella, and hiking shoes. Bring your jounral and any art supplies you especially like to work with.Bring a dress or two, to wear for dancing, ceremonies and for dinner out. Basic toiletries are provided, so you don't have to bring them.
Bring some cash to pay for any treatments or additional activities. In Costa Rica you can pay with USD or Colones. There is an ATM a short drive away from our retreat. You can also pay by card at the retreat venue and most shops and restaurants in the community.
Q. Can I make special dietary requests?
A. Yes of course – we will ask you about this in the registration form. And all the food will be plant-based and as much as possible organic and locally sourced. Costa Rica Yoga Spa have their own garden full of yummy homegrown vegetables.
Q. How much does it cost?
A. The price varies depending on your choice of accommodation. We have a limited number of early bird spaces for the July 2019 retreat, based on this years prices. Please contact us to find out if there are any spaces left – [email protected]
Q. How can I pay?
A. Payment can be made by bank transfer or by PayPal. Please cover the PayPal fees on top of the retreat price.
A 50% deposit is required to reserve your place. Payments for the remaining 50% can be made in 3 installments. Final payment is due by 20 June 2019.
Your deposit is refundable until 1 April 2019, less a $300 cancellation administration fee. Refunds for cancellations after 1 April 2019 are subject to the space being filled by another person. No financial responsibility is held by the organisers for participant travel expenses.
Q. What’s included and what’s not included?
A. Included
- All retreat sessions
- 1 hour individual coaching session
- Certificate of completion
- Waterfall visit
- 3 plant based, mostly organic, locally produced gourmet meals a day (except Wednesday evening)
- Daily group transportation to and from a local beach
- Free WiFi
- All retreat materials
- All taxes
- Visas, air and ground travel to the venue, travel insurance.
- One dinner out at the beach
- Additional individual coaching sessions
- Additional individual Somatic Bodywork sessions.
- Specialty beverages and alcohol (available for purchase)
- Spa treatments offered by Costa Rica Yoga Spa
- Local activities e.g. zip lining, surfing, horse riding, etc.