All-INCLUSIVE Wellness RETREAT
Travel Info
Nosara, Costa Rica
RETREAT TEAM
Retreat Assistant
Jasmine Manalo
Contact Details
WhatsApp: 818-464-8908
Email: jasmine@gymhooky.com
Featuring:
Dr. Shawna Murray-Browne
Dr. Shawna Murray-Browne, LCSW-C (she/her) is a liberatory strategist, cultural historian, and integrative psychotherapist based in Baltimore, where she creates healing spaces that center the experiences of Black women and their families. As Principal Consultant at Kindred Wellness, she blends mind-body medicine, ancestral wisdom, and community care to support generational healing, challenging colonial frameworks and uplifting African-descended ways of knowing. With over 15 years of experience in mental health, child welfare, and community organizing, she developed the Liberation-Focused Healing Framework—now used by organizations and universities nationwide. Named one of The Huffington Post’s “Ten Black Female Therapists You Should Know” and featured on PBS’s Mysteries of Mental Illness, Dr. Shawna holds a Ph.D. and MSW from the University of Maryland, where her research explored the oral histories of Black women advocates during the civil rights movement.
To learn more about her work, visit her official website at shawnamurraybrowne.com
RETREAT LOCATION
Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort
Bodhi Street, Nosara
Costa Rica, Central America
50206
+506 2682 0256
Explore the resort at bodhitreeyogaresort.com
PRE-TRAVEL
To-Do List
The countdown has officially begun! Before you head to Costa Rica, please make sure that you do the below.
- Review Packing & Travel FAQ
- Purchase Travel Insurance
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Attend the Pre-Retreat Meet & Greet via
Google Meets on Thursday, May 15th at
4pm PST / 7pm ESTJoin the Google Meet - Join our WhatsApp Group
Packing Checklist
If you are able, I encourage you to pack light and fit your belongings into a carry-on. Flight delays and cancellations are a high possibility in this current travel season.
Oh, and this is time for you to unplug from work. The work equipment can stay at home (you’ll thank me later). 🙂
- Don't forget important items like passport, travel insurance, and pen(s) for customs forms & journaling
- Ensure to pack essentials like a basic toiletries, flashlight, sunblock, skin- soothing Aloe Vera, bug repellent, and a water bottle
- For clothing, include versatile items such as t-shirts, shorts, sundresses, flip-flops, sunglasses, hats, and swimsuits.
- Also, remember to bring sports wear (water shoes, all-terrain shoes, comfortable clothing) for activities like yoga, pilates, ATV, and catamaran
All rooms include the following:
- Free Wifi
- Free Beach Shuttle
- Free Bike Rentals
- Air Conditioning
- Rainfall Shower
- Aromas Toiletries
- Coffee Maker
- Umbrellas
- Standard North American Electrical Outlets
- In-Room Laptop Size Safe
- Private Patio
DURING TRAVEL
- Plan to arrive to your departure airport 3 hours prior to boarding time.
- When you check in at the airport, be prepared to show your passport.
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When you arrive to Costa Rica, you may be required to fill out Immigration forms. A few things to note:
Purpose of Visit: Tourism
Address in Costa Rica : Bodhi Tree Yoha Resort, Bodhi Street, Nosara, Costa Rica, 50206 -
A shuttle driver will meet you in the arrival hall at Liberia International Airport.
Exit the baggage claim area and look for the designated area for hotel shuttles and private pickups, which is typically located just outside the international arrival gate. Our shuttle driver will be holding a sign with "Bodhi Tree" and a list with your name and flight details.
If you have any trouble locating the driver, send a WhatsApp message to +506 8674 3955 or call directly at +506 2682 0256.
The drive to the retreat location will be about 2.5 hours from the airport.
RETREAT ITINERARY
You’ve arrived and now it’s time to relax and enjoy all that the retreat has to offer! Anything outside of group activities is your time to relax or simply do what energizes you.
Note: all of the below activities are optional & subject to change
- [ARRIVAL] Check-in and get settled
- [6:00pm – 8:30pm] Warm Welcome Dinner at Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort
- Suggested attire: Cute & casual
All day at Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort
- [8:00am – 9:00am] Morning Yoga
- [9:00am – 10:00am]Intention Setting Meditation / Letter to Self Workshop
- [10:00am – 7:00pm] Free Time
- [7:00pm – 8:00pm] Qigong
- Suggested attire: Breathable clothing, such as linen and flowy tops
- OPTIONAL: Morning Yoga
All day at Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort
- [8:00am – 9:00am] Aerial Yoga (Group 1)
- [9:00am – 10:00am] Aerial Yoga (Group 2)
- [9:00am – 11:00am] Free Time
- [11:00 am – 12:30pm] Embodiment Meditation & Chat
- [12:30pm – 1:30pm] Free Time
- [1:30pm – 2:30pm] Cacao Ceremony
- [2:30pm – til] Free Time
- OPTIONAL: Aerial Yoga
Full excursion day
- [8:00am – 6:00pm] ATV
- Pilas Blancas Tour:
- Throughout the ride, you will be able to cross the river several times and go along some trails until we make it to the waterfall.
- What To Wear / Bring With You
- All-terrain shoes, swimsuits, sunscreen, and hats are suggested.
All day at Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort, Offsite Dinner
- [8:00am – 9:00am] Movement Session with Ari
- [9:00am – 6:00pm] Free Time
- [6:00pm – 10:00pm] Ladie’s Night: La Huacas Restaurant
- Suggested attire: Serving looks, main character energy!
All day at Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort
- [7:30am – 8:30am] Reformer Pilates (Group 1)
- [8:30am-9:30am] Reformer Pilates (Group 2)
- [9:30am-11am] Free Time
- [11:00am – 12:30pm] Self-Care Workshop
- [12:30pm – til] Free Time
- OPTIONAL: Reformer Pilates
Activity day – final full day
- [8:30am – 12:30pm] Catamaran + Receive Letter to Self
- [12:30pm – til] Free Time
- What To Wear / Bring With You
- Swimsuits, comfortable clothes, and sandals are suggested. Grab a towel from the pool to bring with you.
Breakfast and departure
You've got questions? I have answers!
This retreat is for any woman who is ready to invest in herself without the distractions of work and other responsibilities. The retreat has been specifically and intentionally designed so each participant can truly release, reset, and recharge so that she can return home more fully herself.
Absolutely! The all-inclusive cost includes all accommodation, meals, select fitness classes, self-care therapies, and excursions for the week of the retreat. If you’d like to travel and explore prior to or after the retreat dates, you are welcome to book any and all travel on your at your own expense and responsibility.
Yes! At Bodhi, everything is prepared with your health and wellbeing in mind, catering to all dietary preferences including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
And many of their organic ingredients and produce come from their very own organic farm.
Additionally, if you are allergic to certain foods, please let us know and we will ensure the Bodhi staff is informed.
Yes! Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort is a serene and luxurious retreat located in Nosara, Costa Rica. It offers a variety of accommodations, including private villas, deluxe rooms, and shared spaces, all set in a lush, tropical environment. The resort is known for its peaceful atmosphere, ideal for yoga, wellness, and relaxation. They also offer organic dining, a full-service spa, and a wide range of wellness services.
For more detailed information about the resort, including amenities, pricing, and availability, please refer to THIS LINK.
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