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Wellness Retreat in Costa Rica for Women

This Transformational Women’s Retreat is a unique opportunity to focus on personal growth and transformation, growing your self-love and self-worth in unique ways. Shankara Experience will take you on a journey of self-discovery, expression, and embodiment practices that will help you find your true needs and wants. Join them and find the courage to unleash your inner goddess and become the empowered woman that you are.

Meet the instructors

Patricia & Gabriel
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Highlights

  • Yoga classes, meditations sessions, and embodiment practices
  • Transformational workshops
  • Cacao ceremony and fire ceremony
  • Women's circle
  • Breathwork practices
  • A safe container with gentle guidance
  • 5 nights of accommodations
  • 3 fresh, healthy, vegan daily meals

Skill level

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

6 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 11 participants
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Accommodation

Shankara Retreat Center

Shankara Retreat Center consists of a yoga shala flanked by two streams with powerful jungle views, open air bathrooms, a covered chill out and mealtime area, a wooden cabin with two double rooms and bathroom, two individual glamping tipis, one individual glamping tent, one double glamping tent, and pathways connecting all of them throughout the property.

All rooms / tents have high quality mattresses, electricity, mosquito nets, a table, a wardrobe space, and stunning nature views.

A year-round stream with a swimming hole and a little beach will give you a magical space for a refreshing plunge. You can even hike upstream to a beautiful waterfall and enjoy hidden magic in the middle of the jungle. There is also plenty of chill-out spaces to rest in, read a book, or chat with other participants.

Toucans, hummingbirds, and Morpho butterflies can be sighted daily. Sometimes, there are other (not dangerous) wildlife passing by. Be aware that this is the jungle and even though Shankara Experience has not yet seen any, spiders, snakes, and scorpions might be out there.

As Shankara Retreat Center lies on an ecological corridor, they avoid chemical products. Please only bring cosmetics, creams, sunscreens, etc. that are fully natural (and reef-friendly) as they want to take care of Pachamama.

With space for up to 10 guests, the space is designed for intimate and powerful retreats who want to immerse themselves in nature while still maintaining a high level of comfort.

The retreat center is located in a secluded place only 20 minutes up the hill from some of the most pristine beaches in Costa Rica, providing the perfect balance between retreating away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life with the convenience of easy access to the best tours and excursions on the South Pacific coast.

Some highlights they feature include:

  • A yoga shala with a teak deck and epic jungle view where Morpho butterflies and hummingbirds roam
  • High quality yoga mats, blocks, bolsters, and straps
  • Mouth-watering meal plan options featuring vegan delights
  • A refreshing river rock pool
  • Nature and walking trails through rainforest and the vibrant tropical gardens
  • An organic fruit forest with over 40 fruit trees (still growing)
  • Stable fiber optic Wi-Fi
  • Rooms and tents with good airflow and fans (due to high altitude, air conditioning isn't needed) as well as orthopedic mattresses and bamboo pillows
  • Hammocks and chill spaces
  • Natural wildlife encounters such as toucans, coatis, sloth, and so much more
  • Many contacts for tours, massages (can come to the retreat center), and excursions available in the area

Program

Join Shankara Experience for an unforgettable journey of self-discovery, inspiration, and transformation set amidst the serene beauty of Costa Rica.

Are you ready to fully embody the powerful woman that you already are?

Shankara Experience's retreat offers a harmonious balance of yoga sessions, transformational workshops, embodiment practices, breathwork, women circles, voice expression, guided meditation, cacao ceremony, and more to help you tap into your full potential and ignite your soul's spark.

  • Connect to the deep and real you
  • A gorgeous and safe place for women to transform and step into their power
  • Come back to the spiritual and emotional wellbeing you want to live with
  • Let your inner goddess guide you
  • Be the woman you always wanted to be
  • Powerful women as guest facilitators

Workshop highlights:

Experience a profound transformational journey at Shankara Experience's Transformational Women’s Retreat. It's designed to help you tap into your inner voice and connect with your true self. Listen to the goddess within that lies dormant.

You'll be empowered with new tools, including voice activation, embodiment practices, journaling prompts, limiting beliefs exercises, and more, to help you find your purpose and increase your self-worth. Join them and embrace your inner goddess fully!

Immersive experiences:

Shankara Experience believes in offering a holistic experience that nurtures every aspect of your being. Alongside the transformative workshop, you will have the opportunity to participate in various immersive experiences, including:

Meditation, yoga, breathwork, embodiment practices, and more

Deepen your connection with your inner voice and harness the power of mindfulness and movement to fuel your creative process. Explore voice activation and throat chakra exercises and chakra breathing breathwork to unlock your authentic expression.

Cacao ceremony

Experience the heart-opening properties of cacao in a ceremonial setting. This ancient practice enhances creativity, intuition, and emotional well-being, allowing you to access a deeper level of inspiration.

Fire circle

Join an intimate gathering around the fire as participants share stories, insights, and experiences. The fire circle is a sacred space where you can connect with fellow participants, exchange ideas, and further explore your creative journey.

This is for you if you:

  • Desire to tap into your dormant potential and unleash the goddess within
  • Seek a transformative experience that combines yoga, meditation, breathwork, different workshops, and chakra work
  • Want to connect with like-minded women and build connections for life
  • Are open to exploring new techniques and approaches to enhance your daily life back home

This is not for you, if you:

  • Are not interested in incorporating spiritual and mindful practices into your life
  • Seek a retreat solely for relaxation purposes, without a specific focus on personal growth
  • Do not want to raise your self-worth and self-love

If you feel that this is exactly what you are looking for, don't hesitate! Book your spot now. This retreat is only for people who are willing to take responsibility for their lives, make some changes, and do the transformation.

This unique women's retreat includes many different transformational practices and ceremonies designed to unblock and let go of what does not serve you. You will create space for transformation, find clarity on what you want, create new habits and practices, and learn how to implement them in your daily life.

When Patricia started to take responsibility for her life and ventured deeper within, her life changed radically. The transformation brought clarity, inner strength, focus, self-love, more health, and empowerment. You can do it too.

​-Frequently asked questions:

I have a medical condition or injury, can I join?

It really depends. Please ask your medical doctor / physician and get in touch with Shankara Experience to see if it is possible for you to attend, depending on what your personal condition is.

Will I have to attend all activities on the schedule?

Yes! This is not a pool or beach holiday. This will be an immersion. You will be joining because you want change, and change needs commitment. Of course, special needs or situations will be taken into consideration.

Instructors

Patricia Grimaldi

Gabriel Grimaldi

Location

Perez Zeledon, San José Province

The retreat will take place in Perez Zeledon, San José, Costa Rica. The next town, Platanillo, is only 10 minutes' maximum walking distance and has a bus stop, supermarket, and organic store or cafe. Dominical, the closest beach town, is 20 minutes away by bus or car.

Distances

  • Platanillo - 10 minutes' walk
  • Dominical town - 20 minutes' drive or by bus

About the location

Shankara Retreat Center lies in a very quiet residential neighborhood and is surrounded by nature. It is situated in the South Pacific Zone of Costa Rica, which boasts some of the most lush tropical beaches, waterfalls, and natural parks.

The famous Nauyaca and Diamante Waterfalls are only 15 minutes away, while Manuel Antonio and Bahia Ballena National Park are only 40 minutes away, and the spectacular Osa Peninsula is only two and a half hours away.

The world famous surf beach Dominical with year round waves is just a 20 minutes' drive from the center and you can find plenty of surf schools there. For those of you interested in plant medicine, there are many centers also in close proximity.

Food

Daily meals

You will be served three fresh, healthy, vegan meals daily with fruits and snacks in between. Water and tea will be available throughout the day. For this retreat, Shankara Experience will only serve sattvic food to help keep the mind as calm as possible and support you in your meditation practice.

The food served at Shankara Retreat Center is fully vegan. Three freshly prepared, nourishing, and abundant meals will be served on every full day. The food is mostly sattvic and organic. It is refined sugar free, with little to no gluten and nightshades for it to support the practice of yoga best.

Shankara Retreat Center is a substance-free place so no alcohol, smoking, or drugs (even if they are natural) is allowed on the property. Smokers will have to follow their vice on the road outside the property.

Coffee is only offered on request in the mornings, not throughout the day as little to no amounts of caffeine supports the journey further.

Most of all though, Shankara Experience loves food and enjoys it, and they will make sure that you won't miss anything.

Other dietary requirements

Please let Shankara Experience know if you have any allergies, intolerances, or dislikes. They will be able to cater to most wishes if they know about them beforehand.

The following meals are included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Snacks
  • Drinks

The following drinks are included:

  • Water
  • Coffee
  • Tea

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Organic
  • Raw food
  • Fruitarian
  • Lactose Free
  • Yogic
  • Ayurvedic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

What's included

  • Yoga classes, meditations, and embodiment practices
  • Transformational workshops
  • Cacao ceremony
  • Women's circle
  • Fire ceremony
  • Breathwork practices
  • A safe container with gentle guidance
  • 5 nights of accommodations
  • 3 fresh, healthy, vegan daily meals
  • Water, tea, and morning coffee

What's not included

  • Flights
  • Airport transfers (can be arranged at an additional fee)
  • Health and travel insurance

How to get there

Recommended Airports

Arrival by airplane

Book your flight to arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).

Arrival by shuttle

^There is an airport shuttle available from the airport with a company that Shankara Experience can recommend. It will cost 59 USD and will bring you to Dominical, the closest beach town.

Arrival by taxi

From Dominical, you can take a taxi or Uber, share a taxi with other participants directly to the center, or take the bus to Platanillo and then walk to the center (not recommended if you'll be coming with a suitcase).

Cancellation Policy

  • A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
  • The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
  • The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.

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Arrival: Tuesday March 18, 2025
Departure: Sunday March 23, 2025

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