The power of intention and the wisdom we carry.
Those were the key themes of our recent mini-retreat, Your Body Is The Medicine. This was an inspired and intentionally designed experience, held at the serene Rhuani Wellness Centre in Nicoya, Costa Rica. Participants were invited to connect deeply with their bodies and attune to the wisdom of the body portal. Nestled in the sacred Maloka, in the heart of Costa Rica’s Blue Zone – a place renowned for its peace and longevity – the event offered an intentional space for healing and personal transformation.
It was wonderful to collaborate with Charmain Monksfield, Self-Mastery & Reality Creation Coach and Jennette Silao with her intuitive Sound Healing. Our aim was to combine yoga and somatic therapy in shared community to guide participants on a journey of self-discovery.
Connecting To The Body
The experience began with a grounding ritual of sage cleansing and quiet reflection, allowing everyone to absorb the beauty of the sunset and the natural sounds around them.
A gentle Hatha yoga flow followed. This practice was anchored with the exploratory question: What wants to emerge for me now? We flowed together through heart and hip openers, as well as grounding, nurturing postures. Gently opening the body to encourage a deep sense of presence to prepare for somatic work. With the harmonizing sound of healing bowls intuitively played by Jenette, the practice became an immersive experience. As our movement shifted to stillness in Savasana, Egyptian Blue Lotus Oil was offered to support opening the third eye chakra.
Following the yoga session, Charmain introduced us to the principles of inviting safety through the nervous system. She discussed how to deepen our connection with the body and guided exercises that explored body presencing. She also offered practical tools for continuing these practices beyond the retreat.
Closing With Gratitude
We closed with a heartfelt celebration of connection, as we gathered under the brilliant, healing moonlight. We toasted to a new year filled with intention, clarity, and embodied wisdom while indulging in fresh local fruit, coconut water, and other delights.
One participant shared, “I’ve been searching for a retreat like this for sometime. I’m thrilled this came into my experience! The practitioners were able to combine movement with sound healing and therapy. What they offered was nourishing to my soul.”
Your Body Is The Medicine mini-retreat was a wonderful way to begin the year, offering introspection, movement, and space to set intentions. It was a powerful reminder that the body holds incredible wisdom, and when we listen, it has the power to guide us toward a more intentional, aligned and fulfilling life journey.
Stay tuned for more events that support with embodying these practices and allow us to make them part of our daily experience.
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Many thanks to Nethumlee Mawella for capturing this experience.
