Energy in Motion: Transformation through Bodywork and Breath

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San José Province, Tinamaste, Costa Rica
Date
June 15 - 21, 2025

About this Retreat

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Experience a harmonious blend of bodywork, breathwork, and holistic practices designed to nurture the body, mind, and spirit. This retreat weaves together the therapeutic flow of Kahuna Bodywork with the dynamic, elemental energy of Tetra Breathwork, creating a balanced and transformative journey of learning, connection, and self-discovery.


Under the expert guidance of Luke, you’ll explore the art of Kahuna massage, mastering flowing, rhythmic techniques that release muscle tension, clear energetic blockages, and foster intimacy and connection. Alongside this, you’ll immerse yourself in the invigorating practice of Tetra Breathwork, a movement-based breathing technique inspired by the four elements, awakening your inner vitality and deepening your energetic awareness.


This retreat is an invitation to step into a space of balance—where physical skill-building meets emotional healing, and where learning to give is as profound as receiving. All are welcome, from curious beginners to experienced practitioners, to come together in the supportive and vibrant community of the Jungle Gayborhood in Costa Rica.


What To Expect



Learn the full-body Kahuna Bodywork technique, including warming up, oiling, deep body movements, and opening and closing rituals with a sarong.
Engage in Tetra Breathwork sessions, integrating breath and body movements inspired by the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, and Air, for awakening and healing.
Practice partner breathing, group connection exercises, and optional water rebirthing experiences to deepen your exploration.
Enjoy an immersive group environment in the lush surroundings of the Jungle Gayborhood in Costa Rica, designed for personal growth, shared energy, and profound transformation.
Leave with skills to enrich your personal and professional life, while cultivating more joy, connection, and purpose.


Who Is This For?


This retreat is designed for GBTQ+ men of all ages and body types who are seeking a deeper connection with themselves and others through bodywork and breathwork. It is ideal for:
Those new to massage or bodywork who are curious to learn and explore.



Experienced massage therapists looking to expand their skills and techniques.
Gay/queer men interested in health, wellness, and holistic practices.
Anyone seeking a supportive, joyful community in which to grow, heal, and connect.
Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a curious beginner, this retreat invites you to embrace your unique journey in the heart of Costa Rica’s natural beauty.



Sample Daily Schedule


Morning: Awakening the Body and Mind
7:00 AM – Meditation (15 mins), Breathwork (15 mins), and Yoga Movement (30 mins)
8:30 AM – Nourishing Breakfast


Midday: Mastering Techniques and Practices
10:00 AM – Kahuna Bodywork Practice (2 hours)
- Warm-up and stretching
- Learning massage techniques for specific areas of the body (e.g., back, shoulders, or arms)
12:30 PM – Lunch and Relaxation


Afternoon: Deepening Connection and Skills
2:30 PM – Advanced Bodywork Techniques (2 hours)
- Integrating flowing movements
- Exploring deeper bodywork or underbody techniques


Evening: Reflection and Energy Work
6:30 PM – Dinner
8:00 PM – Group Sharing Circle (30 mins)
8:30 PM – Tetra Breathwork Session (Dynamic or Partner-focused, 1 hour)


This balanced schedule combines learning, hands-on practice, and opportunities for reflection and connection, ensuring a fulfilling and transformative experience.





To create a safe environment conducive to healing and community development, we will ask all participants to adhere to these agreements throughout the week. While we will explore topics of sexuality, we will ask participants to refrain from sex during the retreat. This helps to create a safe environment, and encourages deep connections without the motivation of sex, which past participants recognize as a very refreshing change for queer men.

Getting Here

Location icon Jungle Gayborhood, San José Province, Tinamaste, Costa Rica

Accommodation

Shared 4 Bed Jungle Cabin

Accommodation
A beautiful bamboo cabin with four comfortable individual bunk beds. You will be have one bed to yourself and you will be staying with up to three other guests who will sleep in the other beds. All cabins are equipped with elegant lighting, cooling fans, multiple outlets, comfortable beds and linens, and are fully enclosed in mosquito mesh netting. All cabins share a beautiful bamboo bathhouse with hot water.

Private King Cabin

Accommodation
A beautiful private bamboo cabin with a king-size bed. All cabins are equipped with elegant lighting, cooling fans, multiple outlets, comfortable beds and linens, and are fully enclosed in mosquito mesh netting. All cabins share a beautiful bamboo bathhouse with hot water.

Shared Twin Jungle Cabin

Accommodation
A beautiful bamboo cabin with two comfortable twin-size beds. You will be have one bed to yourself and you will be staying with another guest who will sleep in the other twin bed. All cabins are equipped with elegant lighting, cooling fans, multiple outlets, comfortable beds and linens, and are fully enclosed in mosquito mesh netting. All cabins share a beautiful bamboo bathhouse with hot water.

Private Deluxe Cabin

Accommodation
A beautiful private bamboo cabin with a king-size bed, en suite sink, and gorgeous jungle views. All cabins are equipped with elegant lighting, cooling fans, multiple outlets, comfortable beds and linens, and are fully enclosed in mosquito mesh netting. All cabins share a beautiful bamboo bathhouse with hot water.

Venue & Amenities

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Towels icon Towels
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Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
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Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
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Customer Reviews

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Gorgeous and fabulous!
We loved our time at the Jungle Gayborhood. The retreat center is beautifully designed and comfortably nested on the edge of the jungle, close enough to feel nurtured by its vibrancy and just out of it enough to see it and have plenty of fresh air and vistas. Staff was kind, supportive and helped bring out physical healing and pleasure. Programming was light on our particular weekend but it was perfect for us: trekking, spiritual journeys, yoga, social gatherings and fun (optional) games. And they have the best mattresses so you will sleep like a baby!

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Awesome retreat in the Costa Rican jungle
This excursion was planned in less than a week, but sure glad we took a chance. It’s like glamping in the jungle with three home-cooked meals a day. We stayed a week, and what a relaxing week it was. Several waterfalls were within a short hike from camp. Being naked is optional. Yoga is every morning. Some nights are movie nights, some nights are sound bath nights. Some nights are fire performer and campfire nights. Although we didn’t go on a retreat week, it was still fun and invigorating. We even got the chance to try ayahuasca, kambo, and rapé one evening, but wasn’t prepared for this unique opportunity. Thanks to Shelby and Jose, Ryan, Eric, Jesse, Mauricio, Brandee, Chef Eric, and Marconi for a great week! We’ll be back.

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JungleFag
Wow! What an experience!
Firstly, the gayborhood is absolutely amazing. It's evident there's been time, effort, and planning involved to make it what it is. It had everything I needed to make my stay comfortable and at home. Special shout-outs to the chefs, cleaning team, and gayborhood staff. It's clear that it's a space individuals WANT to be at and spend their time.

The retreat was beautiful. It was an opportunity to release, to be free, and love continuously (sometimes literally!). I've never been to a retreat that was considered party AND retreat and I was a little unprepared mentally and emotionally I discovered. In talking with the staff and learning more, I realized I needed to take more intentional time for me to do more of the work I wanted to personally. That said, the description was on, I just didn't think broad and liberal enough.

Notes for the future. There were times it felt like things were mandatory, or highly encouraged to attend, yet optional. Of course you can't make anyone do anything they don't want to, but in the schedule I do think there should be an asterisk for events that are highly encouraged to attend. For example, the cabaret. What a powerful closing to the retreat. It introduced us to another part of someone we may not have gotten to see. It showed the bravery and confidence that maybe someone channeled just that weekend. And it symbolized a great level of community and support, which I think the gayborhood prides itself on.

I plan to come back next year. And as I continue to talk to participants and continue these relationships, they too want to come back and bring a friend. Thank you for this opportunity and place of love. Looking forward to more with you.

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Lifechanging
I cannot begin to describe how transformative this past weekend was for me. I went in with intention, many of which changed when I got there. Within the first 15 hours of being there I felt relaxed, centered, and excited for everything else that was to come.

Immediately after arriving, Ryan and Brandee welcomed me with big hugs. Ryan encouraged me to be fully myself, try new things, and explore every part of myself. Shelby and his staff have put love into every detail of the Jungle Gayborhood, and through each session you can feel their effort shine through.

The Jungle gayborhood will make you feel everything you need to and more. If you're at all on the fence about booking an experience here, do yourself a favor and take the leap. I cannot wait to return.

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Blissed out in the jungle
5 days sleeping in an extremely comfortable bed surrounded by amazing wildlife and pristine jungle. Delicious home cooked meals 3 times a day, swimming naked in waterfalls, group yoga and sound baths.
shedded so many tears of joy could not be more happy with my experience

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