Flow: A Women’s Retreat
Retreat Info
| Dates | 2013 dates coming soon! |
| Special Note | This is a women’s-only retreat |
Bodhi Surf School has teamed up with True North Adventures to create an all-inclusive women’s retreat that is designed to both inspire and reconnect you with your natural flow. This week-long retreat combines the complementing physical activities of surfing and yoga, the positive energy that comes from being by the ocean, and heart-centered workshops that will both support and encourage you in engaging in the adventure of your life. Ruthi Solari, an outdoor enthusiast and mind-body specialist from San Diego, is working collaboratively with the amazing staff from Bodhi Surf and La Cusinga Eco-lodge to create an unforgettable week with just the right balance of physical challenge, inspiration, and play. Once you arrive and your Costa Rican adventure begins, you will be provided with everything you need… delicious meals, Eco-lodge accommodations, a warm, loving community and endless inspiration.
This experience is not just a vacation to get away from it all. It is an opportunity to be inspired by the waves, land and loving community as you get in touch with your own natural flow and creatively integrate this into everything you do back home. Come ride, laugh, stretch and flow with us as you soak up the restorative blessings of this magical place and align with your highest and best.
True North Adventures is a complete travel company that does so much more than just getting you out of your daily routine and into a variety of spectacular environments. Realizing that personal growth comes through rising up to meet the challenges that come from doing something new, this company strives to get you out of your comfort zone and into a place where you can connect with nature and most importantly, yourself.
- 7 nights of shared accommodations at La Cusinga Bunkhouse
- All meals
- 6 experiential workshops
- 5 surf lessons
- 6 yoga classes and daily guided meditations
- Pre/post trip 1-hour coaching sessions
- Individualized coaching and support opportunities throughout the week
- All meals and snacks
- Guided walking tour of Bahia Ballena
- National Park entrance fee
- Participation in community service project
- Round Trip Transportation from San Jose to Uvita as well as any local transportation during the week
- Fun surprises and gifts throughout the week
- Airfare to and from Costa Rica
- Cost of optional activities
- Transportation to optional activities (if needed)
- Tips and gratuities
| Day 1 | Welcome to Costa Rica! The group will meet at the airport in San Jose and travel together to Bahia Ballena. After your drive to Bahia Ballena, check in at the eco-lodge, get settled in and let the relaxation begin!. Enjoy your first meal with the group and spend the evening laying the foundation for the week: feel free to ask any questions you might have, and connect with your fellow adventurers in the first experiential workshop. |
| Day 2 | Wake-up to the sounds of nature; monkeys, parrots, and other wildlife will be your morning alarm. Gather for a brief morning meditation (no experience necessary!) to begin tapping into the vibrant rhythms and energy of this very special place. Eat breakfast at the lodge and get ready to go the beach for your first lesson with Bodhi Surf School.
Later that afternoon meet up for the first yoga class at the spectacular eco-lodge yoga platform and then enjoy dinner with the group at the lodge. After dinner take part in the first group workshop, integrating the themes you will have begun to explore through during the day’s surf/yoga adventures. |
| Day 3 | After an energizing morning meditation, enjoy breakfast at the lodge, and then head to the beach for a second surfing lesson. Your second day of surfing will consist of mastering the basics and is sure to be filled with lots of playful laughter and exploration.
After some lunch head down to the town of Bahia Ballena and take a walk to the natural phenomenon that is Bahia Ballena’s main attraction, the Whale’s Tail. In the late afternoon return to the eco-lodge for another beautiful yoga session overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and a gorgeous meal prepared by the La Cusinga staff. The evening workshop will offer a powerful chance to awaken your awareness of how you relate to the flow of experiences in other areas of your life, while offering tools to utilize these opportunities more effectively. |
| Day 4 | Wake up early for a ’sunrise’ yoga session to prepare you for an activity-filled day. After breakfast, head to the beach for a service project with the “Groupo Surf” youth participants. Experience the difference one day can make as you explore your role in the delicate balance of our planet. Feel inspired as you connect to the heart of service and enjoy the magical connection this awakens inside of you.
Enjoy some downtime when you return to the eco-lodge, resting, relaxing, or spending as you like. After which you will take part in a late afternoon workshop, and then dinner at one of the favorite local spots. |
| Day 5 | After a morning meditation and breakfast at the lodge, get to the beach to continue deepening in your surfing ability. Your surf instructor will be helping you develop the skills you need to surf independently.
Once the surf lesson is over, have lunch at at a local “Soda” and visit a local arts and crafts shop. Enjoy a guided tour of the town of Bahia Ballena, learning about the town’s history and community projects taking place. Enjoy a late afternoon yoga class and then meet back up for dinner and a powerful evening workshop at the lodge. |
| Day 6 | Take advantage of the energizing stretch of morning yoga followed by another delicious breakfast at the eco-lodge.
Head to the beach where the Bodhi Surf instructors will continue supporting you as you catch your own waves and celebrate the grace of being in the flow. After lunch, the group will head up into the local mountains and enjoy a hike and dip in the pool of a jungle waterfall. Relax and enjoy the restorative benefits of this enchanted afternoon. Return to the lodge for some downtime, followed by dinner and a very special experience during our final evening workshop. |
| Day 7 | Enjoy a special morning meditation and breakfast at the eco-lodge before making one last trip to the Ballena Marine National Park beach for a final surf lesson with us. Bask in all that you’ve learned and experienced this week as you joyfully ride the waves and feel the flow happening in both your inner and outer worlds.
After surfing, return to the lodge for lunch and downtime before the last group yoga session. Then join the group for our gratitude dinner as we celebrate the connections we’ve made this week and the amazing gifts of this experience. |
| Day 8 | Join us for our final morning meditation and a nourishing breakfast to prepare you for your transition home. We’ll take you back to San Jose where you can hop on flights back home or onto other destinations around Costa Rica. Safe travels and “Pura Vida” friends! |
