Yoga - Cacao - Creative Expression - Ceremony - Nature
See yourself here...
...waking up to breathtaking beauty
...diving in the Caribbean waves
...heart opening yoga, local cacao, ritual and rich conversation
...channeling creative inspiration from the source itself.
Are you inspired by nature?
Do you feel a yearning to unlock your creative capabilities?
Do you need a reset, a break to connect back to yourself?
The Shamanic Creativity Retreat offers a sparkling container for tapping into a state of present connection to ignite creative freedom. Fed by the fantastic aliveness of the Caribbean rainforest coast of Talamanca, this week-long journey in the rainforest of Costa Rica will awaken the subtle receptors within you that ‘plug you back in;’ to nature, yourself and to your sacred creative expression.
Whatever the form of art, it can be the vehicle to enter flow consciousness, a trance-like state of creative connection where time and space disappear and you become completely engrossed in the act of expressing. There, a portal is opened for channelling from deep within you and beyond. During this retreat you will dive deep using the indigenous medicine of cacao to sharpen your sensitivity and open your awareness.
Explore shamanic techniques such as journeying, visualization, fire ceremony, medicine walks and traditional medicine songs from around the world. Work through the four directions of the Andean medicine wheel to draw up fuel from within. Activate your energy through practices such as yoga, dance, creative writing and journalling, music, freeflow art, kirtan and flow consciousness exercises, based around themes designed to help you go deeper into your spiritual and creative process. Connect with the land and the ocean and the incredible biodiversity of this special corner of the world.
Whether you are experiencing physical, emotional or creative blockages, or simply looking for reconnection and space, this magical retreat offers a haven of inspiration. We will work with you to support your creative visions and offer a space for cultivating energy, imagination and motivation around your manifestations.
Spark the wonder back into your daily experience. By creating space, we allow new creation.
Highlights of the Shamanic Creativity Retreat...
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Stay steps from some of the best beaches in the world
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Practice yoga surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest
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Bathe in the warm waters of the Caribbean
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Daily ceremonial cacao and intention setting, through the four directions of the medicine wheel
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Shamanic Journeys to reveal our inner source of power and inspiration
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Art, music, writing, movement, mindfulness, sound healing, word and visualization
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Fire ceremonies for release and manifestation
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Hike through trees and tiny coral beaches
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Be surrounded by wildlife including monkeys, sloths, frogs, toucans and parrots
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Inspiration from like-minded beings and stunning natural environment
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Personal CreateSpace art project with support from facilitators
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Self-inquiry and personal reflective practices to unplug the flow
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Sustainable living and pure vegetarian cuisine
What is Flow?
Accessing our natural state of flow comes from deep connection and unity of our body, mind and spirit. When life feels stagnant, painful or disconnected, it is often the product of overthinking and lack of presence, causing resistance, worry, fear and indecision. Aligning ourselves with the movement of life force through us frees up our creative impulse and evokes a limitless state, where manifestation happens effortlessly and things seem to just… flow.
All of life is creation. It is our nature to create new ideas, and whether we are designing our bedroom, our six month plan, or our life, the way we harness our life force and human creativity is key to unlocking our most expansive version of ourselves. With a schedule designed to help you open up to the flow of expression, and a setting that induces awe, this is an opportunity to truly come back to your center.
Typical daily schedule:
(please note, schedule varies from day to day, with some or all of the following:)
7-8.30 Morning Practice - including yoga, meditation, movement, shamanic journeying and creative expression
8.30-9.00 Superfood Tropical Smoothie
9.00-10.00 Cacao Ritual and sharing
10.00-11.00 Delicious Plant-Based Brunch (eggs optional)
11.00-3.00 Beach time, optional activities, siesta and/or personal creative space with suggested muse
3.00 - 5.00 Afternoon practice and/or creative session
5.00 - 6.00 Sunset free time for beach, rest or creative overflow
6.00 - 7.00 Community Dinner***
7.00 - 9.00 (every other night) Evening activities, including group circle, fire ceremony, art play, musical jam
*Free time optional activities include; kayaking, local market shopping, stand up paddle board, hiking
**Schedule starts at 4pm September 18th and ends 12 noon September 24th. The location is around 4-6 hours away from San Jose depending on traffic. Please let us know if you need help arranging transport or finding bus times.
***Meal plan includes superfood smoothie, brunch and dinner. One evening will be left free for you to dine out at a restaurant of your choice. There will be snacks on offer at the center, as well as local cafes and shops for additional items.
****Please note this does not include transportation to/from the retreat or any personal activities - for clarity please enquire
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