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8-Day Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
8 Days Package
Ruth says, "The Lodge is everything claimed: great yoga, lovely extracurriculars, yummy meals, comfortable rooms and best and most surprising friends everywhere. My week there was an absolute delight and may require a return visit soon." See more
From $2,303
5.00
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Soltara Healing Center Gift Certificate
Best Seller
Open Dates
Greg says, "When considering plant medicine and going on an ayahuasca journey you should really take into account the environment and having a safe place for your journey. Soltara will provide just that." See more
From $500
4.98
Cultivating Pride & Authenticity | A Gay Men's Week | An Ayahuasca Journey
Top Rated
May 17 - 24, 2025
Chase says, "There are not enough words to express how special Reunion Costa Rica truly is. Everything about it is amazing, safe, powerful, and absolutely beautiful. I have found my safe place in reunion for the rest of my life." See more
From $3,850
/ 8 days
4.88
Sacred Elements - A Transformative Yoga and Wellness Journey at PachaMama
April 7 - 13, 2025
Mona says, "I came to Pachamama as work exchanger but my main purpose was to partake in some of the workshop. In particular, the Freedom from the Past workshop and the Silent retreat." See more
From $2,010
/ 7 days
4.50
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Questions about Costa Rica Meditation
Can a retreat change your life?
A retreat absolutely can spark profound transformation - yet the real magic lies not in the retreat itself, but in how it creates space to recognize what's already present within. Traditional wisdom paths from Zen temples to desert monasteries have long known that stepping away from daily patterns allows inner clarity to naturally emerge. At a typical meditation retreat, participants often experience deep insights simply by sitting quietly and turning attention inward. Yet it's essential to understand that a retreat acts more like tilling soil than planting new seeds - it creates fertile conditions for accessing innate wisdom and wholeness that were there all along. Some seekers notice immediate shifts in perspective or behavior, while others find subtle realizations unfold over months or years after returning home. The key lies in approaching retreat time with genuine openness rather than forcing specific outcomes. When combined with skilled guidance and integration support, retreats can illuminate fresh possibilities while revealing that true change flows from touching what's eternally unchanged at our core.
Are spiritual retreats worth it?
Spiritual retreats offer profound opportunities for insight and renewal, though their value depends greatly on timing, preparation, and clear intentions. Traditional meditation retreats in Buddhist, Hindu, and contemplative Christian settings typically provide structured periods of silence and guidance from experienced teachers - creating space to explore one's inner landscape away from daily distractions. A well-chosen retreat can help reveal what's already present but perhaps overlooked in the busyness of modern life. At retreat centers participants often discover both challenge and support: pre-dawn meditation sits balanced with gentle movement practices, shared meals eaten in mindful silence, and skilled teachers available for questions that arise. Yet retreats aren't magic solutions - they're simply dedicated time to pause, reflect, and remember essential truths. Some find a weekend retreat sufficient for renewed perspective, while others benefit from longer immersions of 7-10 days. The key lies not in duration but in approaching retreat time with genuine curiosity rather than looking to fix what isn't broken. When chosen thoughtfully and undertaken with realistic expectations, retreats can indeed be deeply worthwhile investments in understanding oneself and one's place in the larger web of life.