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Within your heart is a longing,
a burning desire to be who you came here to be —
an unapologetic, fiercely loving,
confident, sensual, creative creature — a goddess.
Yet in most of us, our Goddess-ness has been drowned out
by the needs and demands of others, harsh self-criticism,
fear, self-doubt, anxiety, and sadly, the list goes on…until now.
Join us on a journey to uncover and liberate your Goddess Within.
Over seven luscious days with a small group of other spiritual, soul-centered women, you will experience a metamorphosis, and connect with yourself in a completely new way in mind, body, and spirit.
2023 Retreat Goddess
“The Goddess retreat was absolutely amazing. I truly did not know what to expect when going, but it exceeded anything I could have ever planned alone. Meeting such strong, sweet, and encouraging women, while also practicing meditation and yoga will be an experience I never forget. The different excursions on top of being surrounded by the best people and doing the best practices, just made the trip unreal.”
2023 Retreat Goddess
“Very different than any retreat I have been on. Mind-blowing, magical and emotional and mystical to see how women can support each other. It was an experience I will never forget.”
2023 Retreat Goddess
“it is the most de-stressed i’ve been in my entire life.”
yOU ARE INVITED TO:
RELAX YOUR MIND
Break free from the daily demands of your life and to-do list to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Costa Rican jungle where the sounds of howler monkeys, exotic birds and sprawling vistas of the Pacific Ocean will immediately elicit a looooong exhale and cause your shoulders to drop. Pura Vida at its best!
NOURISH YOUR BODY
Savor fresh, healthy and delicious meals prepared with true culinary artistry, made with local, mostly organic ingredients some of which are grown on the property.
Daily group movement including breathwork, yoga, Pilates, and energy exercises, will help you to further relax and create space in areas that may be chronically tight, while increasing strength and flexibility.
HONOR YOUR SPIRIT
Varied styles of meditation, reflection and journaling will provide space and time for you to “tune in” and begin to trust your own inner stirrings and wisdom.
a Once-in-a-lifetime experience with “tHE gIRLS”
What truly makes this a once-in-a-lifetime experience is that our already breathtakingly beautiful space will be powerfully anchored by icons of the Goddess from spiritual traditions all over the world. These stunning, original works of art, created by legendary artist Lydia Ruyle to honor the divine feminine, have flown at sacred sites and events all over the world including Machu Picchu and Glastonbury, yet never for more than a few days.
The powerful sacred energetic vortex these banners generate is magical and makes it easier to shed and shift stagnation and fear and allow the wild, bold, and gorgeous expression of your unique goddess within to come out.
We are blessed to have them as special guests. The pieces are fondly referred to as “The Girls” by Lydia’s’ beloved niece and The Girls’ guardian, Katie Hoffner. Katie will be onsite as a special presenter sharing the stories and wisdom of these powerful archetypes.
Spirit banner of Scottish Sheela-na-gig symbolizing the spiraling energies and winding pathways of transformation through the feminine.
©Goddess Icons: Spirit Banners of the Divine Feminine
Artist: Lydia Ruyle
yOUR all-inclusive seven night retreat GIVES YOU
Seven dreamy nights in a gorgeous, newly renovated luxury jungle villa from
March 9—March 16, 2024Two retreat guides and special guests
Daily housekeeping
Gourmet breakfast and dinner each day
Garden to Table Cooking demonstration including lunch
Chartered group transportation to/from San Jose airport (The resort is approximately three hours from the airport.)
Daily yoga
Bioenergetic healing work and Reiki
Alpha-brainwave guided journey to meet your Inner Goddess
Daily guided meditation and spirit journaling
Pilates and core strengthening
Receive your own unique Primordial Sound Mantra
Cultural Excursion: Cacao Tour at local plantation
Nature Excursions: Hike to local waterfall and an outing to famous the Whale’s Tail
Adventure Excursion: Full day adventure to Corcovado National Park
From Our Hearts to Theirs Experience: Group service project within the local community
Outing to local town for shopping and exploring
Sunset beach bonfire
Intuitive card readings
Free time to get a massage, read a book, go on an adventure, sit and chill, swim and nap
Exclusive Goddess gifts, goodies, rituals & ceremony
YOUR I-AM-SO-WORTH-IT Investment: $4,444
luxury villa, double occupancY
CLICK BELOW TO CLAIM YOUR SPOT. SPACE IS VERY LIMITED.
Our Playground — VISTA CELESTIAL
Nestled in the rainforest with expansive ocean views, Vista Celestial feels like a haven and a cocoon. Imagine waking up serenaded by the hypnotic sounds of the jungle, feeling the dewy morning air on your skin as you practice yoga on the jungle platform, then enjoy a gourmet breakfast, sipping the freshest Costa Rican coffee while overlooking the Pacific Ocean…These sensory delights are priceless, and words cannot begin to capture the pure magic of what happens on a Goddess Within retreat.
the fine print
The property offers five stunning, newly renovated ocean-facing jungle villas, each with a private pool, hot tub and outdoor shower.
Each villa is double occupancy and includes a King and a Queen bed.
If you and two of your friends or family want to share this experience, two can sleep in the King or Queen, or the twin-sized daybed sofa may be utilized as a third bed. The price for a triple is $3,888, per person, and all three names in your group will need to be provided when you book your space, though each may pay separately.
Alcohol is NOT included and may be purchased separately.
Tips for tour guides and drivers, Vista Celestial staff, and any costs for your self-selected activities are not included.
Airfare is not included.
Our Intention
We have created a sacred energetic container for this experience. The energy of the retreat will be nourishing, fun, beautiful, healing, harmonious, light-filled, relaxing, inspiring, pampering, revitalizing, expansive, holistic, fulfilling and safe. You will be honored and supported in this container with self-inquiry, discovery, ritual and ceremony. You will return from your retreat with clarity, feeling lighter, uplifted, accepted, witnessed, aligned and empowered to step forward on your own unique path.
2023 Retreat Goddess
“IT WAS MORE THAN i EXPECTED. IT WAS GREAT CONNECTING WITH OTHER PEOPLE.”
2023 Retreat Goddess
“It was an amazing, special experience that encompassed so much. It was a time to relax, rewind, and unplug while taking time to go inside, reflect, learn, heal, and grow. In addition, there was fun, laughter, yoga, meditation, sisterhood, amazing food, in a magical setting.”
Meet your GODDESS GUIDES
Monica and Shweta are your retreat guides, supporting you as you BREATHE into, CONNECT with and EMBODY the sacred feminine GODDESS WITHIN. The presence of “The Girls” and Katie’s storytelling will further IGNITE, INSPIRE and EMPOWER you.
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Prior to beginning her “mind-body-spirit in harmony” journey, Monica enjoyed a career as HR Manager at PepsiCo and as an Organizational Effectiveness consultant to numerous Fortune 500 companies.
She is now a Chopra Center Certified Primordial Sound Mantra Meditation instructor and has been teaching yoga since 2002. She also is an ACE personal trainer and she holds certifications in Thai-Yoga Stretch, Body Flow, and Integrated Energy Therapy among many other modalities.
As a Reiki Master and a student of energy medicine, Monica creates eclectic and unique classes and training programs for her private clients, corporate clients and The Boca Raton Resort. Her passion for bringing a “Zen component” into her classes, programs, workshops and retreats adds a depth that defines her style and is what lead her to create S.A.C.R.E.D. Yoga and GET FIT Retreats.
See Monica’s website HERE.
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Deeply unfulfilled, despite a “perfect” career as a Fortune 500 executive, Shweta leapt off the corporate ladder to follow the calling of her soul — except she had no idea what it was at the time.
Several ventures, twists and turns later she came to learn and love her innate gift and passion for holistic healing, energy medicine and the mind/body connection. She now helps her clients dissolve inner (often hidden) blocks and align with their happy, free selves.
Shweta’s certifications and training include the Eden Method, Emotional Freedom Technique, the LifeLine Technique, Rapid Transformational Therapy, Matrix Energetics, Healing Codes among other mind/body practices.
See Shweta’s website HERE.
FAQs
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If you're looking for sunshine, then March is the best time of the year to visit Costa Rica. This is the middle of the dry season. During this month you can experience the best weather on the Pacific coast, and make the most of the endless sunny days. The typical average temperature in Uvita in March ranges from a high of 86°F to a low of 73°F.
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Pack lightly. We will send you a suggested pack list closer to retreat but think relaxed, flowy, easy, yoga, hiking and pool clothing.
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We will have private shuttle transport from San Jose Airport to to Vista Celestial, so it is critical your flight arrives prior to 1 pm on March 9th. The retreat begins on our shuttle journey to Vista Celestial. A few stops are planned enroute to the resort so we may explore a local shop, purchase snacks or sundries and see some native wildlife.
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No, though we have found that everyone usually chooses to participate in everything and are grateful they did. We encourage participation so you may experience moments of growth, ah-ha’s and appreciate the power of the collective experience.
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There will be a few segments of unstructured time when you may choose to do what your soul craves… perhaps it is a massage…massages on the yoga platform are divine! Maybe you’re seeking a rush of adrenaline and want to zipline, or head to the beach for some paddleboarding. You may feel called to dive deeper inward and receive a sound healing and participate in a cacao ceremony. You choose what feels most aligned and exciting for you!
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Each day will be unique and yes, magical. Most mornings will begin with a practice of yoga or energy medicine, followed by one of the included excursions and time to reflect and relax. Some days will have an afternoon session of Pilates or yoga, and on all days we will enjoy incredible alfresco breakfasts and dinners together.
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Yes! Vista Celestial has lunch, yummy snacks and alcohol available. We will have lunch provided for two of the days and have found that most are not hungry for lunch after the fabulous full breakfast that is served. You will also have the opportunity to buy your preferred snacks en route to Vista Celestial and in town if you desire.
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Yes! Vista Celestial is incredibly accommodating and extremely talented in the kitchen. We have made vegan and gluten-free requests and the food was so delicious, even the omnivores ate it! Just let us know about your dietary needs and preferences when you complete your registration form, and you will be wonderfully cared for.
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Retreat payments are non-refundable for cancellations made 94 days or less prior to check in, which is December 6, 2023.
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect the investment you have made for your trip. Travel insurance is typically very affordable and covers flight cancellations or changes, medical issues, emergencies, and more. You can even purchase “cancel for any reason” travel insurance. There are many options for travel insurance. Feel free to contact Monica @ 208 866 6275 if you would like a recommendation on who to contact.
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Please email Monica at monica[at]getfitretreats[dot]com or Shweta at shweta[at]shwetashyamani[dot]com.