MAHA WOMEN’S WELLNESS RETREAT

MARCH 19-25, 2023

THE SANCTUARY AT TWO RIVERS IN COSTA RICA

Welcome!

Join us for a free-spirited adventure into a secluded paradise on Earth: The Sanctuary at Two Rivers, located on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula in the Costa Rican jungle. Encompassing 40 acres of lush Jurassic forest, exotic fruit orchards, and manicured tropical gardens, all surrounded by epic waterfalls. Located in one of the few blue zones in the world, we will have The Sanctuary all to ourselves to elevate our vibration and wellness.

This will be a sacred and soulful women’s gathering to reconnect and nurture our body, mind, and spirit. With a daily ritual of yoga, pranayama and meditation to allow embodiment and mindfulness, we will deepen our practice and experience the benefits of a yogic lifestyle.

We have luxurious and healing treatments built into the week. You will receive three separate treatments including acupuncture from MAHA Holistic Wellness or Medicine of the Heart, a massage by the waterfall from MAHA Holistic Wellness or Sacred Wild Healing, and a pure plant and gua sha facial from Tamanu Skincare.

Be among empowering women while participating in a cacao ceremony, waterfall wellness ritual, sound healing gong bath, Lakshmi Rising dance, acroyoga and more during our transformative time together.

Choose your own adventures such as surfing, zip-lining, boat ride, snorkeling, hiking in the nearby Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve and/or exploring the charming small town of Montezuma.

While at The Sanctuary, you will stay in shared accommodations in Japanese inspired tropical modern zen jungle lofts. This 100% off-the-grid solar powered eco-chic facility is sensitively green-designed to harmonize within the natural environment. All meals are organic, vegetarian or vegan, gluten free and catered by Gaia Gourmet Cuisine.

Invest in yourself to experience one of the best weeks of your life and return home feeling whole, renewed and with an inspiration to fully live your best, authentic life!

The Yoga Pagoda

Retreat Curator & Guide

MAHA HOLISTIC WELLNESS

MAHA RETREATS

ASHLEE D. MANOS, MSOM, L.AC., LMT, E-RYT, CD

FOUNDER & OWNER

YOGA TEACHER

ACUPUNCTURIST

MASSAGE THERAPIST

MAHA Retreat Fairies

~ magical guest guides ~

Tropical Modern Zen Jungle Loft

Accommodations

  • Tropical Modern Zen Jungle Lofts

    Sensitively green-designed to harmonize within the natural environment, providing a comfortable up-close and very personal experience with Nature.

  • Perch on a Hammock

    You will be eye level with the forest canopy and her passing monkeys, singing tropical birds, and scented floral trees.

  • Bedroom Mezzanine

    Each accommodates two individuals; each guest in a single twin bed with an unencumbered view to the jungle.

  • Bathroom / Outdoor Shower

    In the spacious bathroom and private dressing area there is ample sink shelf space for each guest. And right outside is a tropical garden view solar hot water shower with great pressure and wide shower head.

  • Monkeys!

What’s Included:

  • Shared accommodations for 6 nights in sustainably-built modern zen jungle lofts

  • All delicious, local, vegetarian or vegan meals catered by Gaia Gourmet Cuisine

  • Daily or twice daily yoga, pranayama and meditation

  • 3 private sessions: acupuncture, massage and facial

  • Waterfall wellness ritual, cacao ceremony, sound healing gong bath + yoga nidra, ecstatic dance ceremony, acroyoga, nightly empowering and inspiring conversation circles and activities

  • Use of pool, waterfalls, Skylab and trails at The Sanctuary.

  • Ample free time to swim, journal, read, relax in the hammocks and choose any excursion add-ons

    (read below for excursion details)

Not Included:

  • Transportation to and from Costa Rica and The Sanctuary. We are happy to help you plan and arrange your travel! Shuttle transport from San Jose to Montezuma is $52 per person. Flights from San Jose to Tambor airport are $90-120, then a taxi to the Sanctuary is $40.

  • Travel insurance which is recommended to protect your investment.

  • Gratuities for The Sanctuary Staff - $60/person suggested for the week

  • Optional excursions to choose from:

    • Surfboard Rentals and/or Surf Lesson

    • Waterall Zip-Line Canopy Tour

    • Tortuga Island Boat Trip, Snorkeling, & BBQ Lunch

    • Cabo Blanco National Park and more

    • Explore Montezuma

    These extra excursions can be arranged during free time for those who are interested!

Experiences created and led by the director of The Sanctuary:

Cacao Ceremony 

Cacao is a sacred herb indigenous to Central America that has vibrational properties which resonate with the heart. We prepare a superfood elixir for your group to enjoy made with fresh cacao pods from the Bribri Tribe (native peoples from the Talamanca Mountain region on the Caribbean coast) and other medicinal herbs and flowers, some wildcrafted here on our property. The process involves connection with ourselves, with the group collective, with Mother Nature (a powerful and palpable force here at The Sanctuary) and with the Planet as an organism.

Waterfall Wellness Ritual 

The Waterfall Wellness Ritual is our signature Sanctuary experience. This 1.5-2 hour empowering adventure right here on the property includes a full cleansing and polishing of the body and mind using indigenous fruits, flowers, oils and herbs, emotional release and intention setting, a guided river hike, waterfall climb, meditation, sacred mineral pool plunge and abhyanga (Ayurvedic self massage with jungle flower infused fresh-pressed coconut oil). This fun and unique ritual is designed to assist in the growth and transformation process that naturally happens while on retreat with us by cultivating clarity, healing, courage, creativity and connection. Check out our video.

Sound Healing Gong Bath 

This 75 minute transcendent experience includes guided pranayama to balance and ground, gentle stretching to relax and heal, an other worldly gong bath vibrational healing, integration time in sivasana and seated meditation. Our 32” inch Paiste symphonic gong is one of only four of it’s kind on the planet.

Lakshmi Rising Dance 

Movement Ritual has been a form of celebration and beauty, an important element of initiation, and a vehicle to recognize and connect with self, one another and the divine for as long as humans have been gathering around the fire. In this 90 minute guided experience we move to cultivate awareness on all levels and burn through layers of samskara (habits, hang-ups and karmic patterns) to ignite the pure essence of being that dwells within. No choreography, no need for complex moves, just a willingness to liberate yourself. By expressing our own joy and freedom, we light the path for others.

Excursion Add-ons:

Surf Lesson 

$60 for two hours including board and rash guard rental. Transportation to the surf spot will incur additional charge (approximately $10 round trip per person). The instructors we work with are proficient at teaching all levels and all ages. If you have no experience what-so-ever or are an advanced surfer, they customize the lesson to meet your needs and desires. The timing and location depend on the tides and level of experience.

Zip-lining 

$65 per person, including roundtrip transportation 

A journey over the mountains of Montezuma with 13 platforms, a suspension bridge 30 meters high, between trees and 9 cables of various sizes, with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and ending at the majestic river Montezuma, right at the famous waterfalls where you can take a dip.

When you do this as a group, we serve breakfast for you at 7:30am. You and your group leave for base camp at 8:00 where you will get picked up and shuttled less than 15 minutes away for your treetop adventure. Your group will be back at The Sanctuary by 12:30. 

Tortuga Island Boat Ride, Snorkeling and Beach Picnic 

$75 per person, including transportation and lunch 

This is an all day trip. We serve breakfast at 7:45. At 8:00 you and your group walk down to base camp where a shuttle will pick you up at 8:30. The boat leaves at 9am for a 40 minute journey up the coast to a beautiful snorkel spot. You disembark the catamaran and enjoy the popular Tortuga Island, where a barbecue lunch is served (fresh fish, chicken and veggie options). You can also SUP here. You return to The Sanctuary by 5:30. 

Montezuma 

$40 per taxi of 4 or $10 per person in a larger group for round trip transportation.

This charming small town is a 10 minute taxi ride away (or a 90 minute walk along the coast). There are street artists selling unique jewelry and other hand-crafted wares, boutiques, surf shops, grocery stores, an expansive beautiful beach, restaurants, hotels & hostels, a famous waterfall and a Saturday morning farmers market. This is a fun excursion before your retreat begins, any day between breakfast and lunch or between lunch and dinner, or for a day trip with a meal out on the town.

Tentative Daily Schedule:

Sunday, 3.19.2023

10am - 4pm - Arriving and settling in

2pm - Lunch

4:45pm - Yoga

5:45pm - Opening Circle & Cacao Ceremony

7pm - Dinner

  • Nightly empowering and inspiring conversation circles and activities!

Monday, 3.20.2023 ~ Spring Equinox & a Palindrome Date 

7am - Tea & Coffee Available 

7:30 - Yoga 

9am - Breakfast 

Private sessions / Free time

12pm - Waterfall Wellness Ritual 

2pm - Lunch

Private sessions / Free Time

5:30 - AcroYoga Workshop

7pm - Dinner  

Tuesday, 3.21.2023 - New Moon 

7am - Tea & Coffee Available 

7:30 - Yoga 

9am - Breakfast 

Optional Surf Lesson (time will depend on the tides)

2pm - Lunch 

Private sessions / Free Time 

5:30 - Yoga Nidra + Sound Healing Gong Bath

7pm - Dinner

Wednesday, 3.22.2023

7am - Tea & Coffee Available 

7:30am - Yoga 

(8am -5:30pm - Optional boat ride, snorkel & beach picnic)

9am - Breakfast 

Private sessions / Free Times

2pm - Lunch 

Private sessions / Free Time

5:30pm - Yin Yoga 

7pm - Dinner

Thursday, 3.23.2023

5:30 - Skylab Sunrise Yoga

7am - Tea & Coffee Available

7:30am - Breakfast 

8-12:30 - optional Zip-Lining + Waterfall Adventure 

2pm - Lunch 

Private sessions / Free Time

5:30pm - Vin-Yin Yoga 

7pm - Dinner

Friday, 3.24.2023

7am - Tea & Coffee Available

7:30 - Yoga

9am - Breakfast 

Private sessions / Free Time

2pm - Lunch 

Private sessions / Free Time 

5:30 - Ecstatic Dance Ceremony 

7pm - Dinner

Saturday, 3.25.2024

7am - Tea & Coffee Available

7:30 - Yoga + Closing Circle

9am - Breakfast 

Departing 

Investment: $2,800

Early Bird Special: $145 off if registered by Sept 22nd (Autumn Equinox) = $2,655

Very limited space! Deposit of $600 secures your spot.

3 Remaining Installments of $700 due by the end of Nov, Dec, & Jan (or sooner)

If you made the early bird special, your 3 remaining installments would be $685 instead of $700

Preferred payment through Zelle, Venmo, Paypal or Square in that order of preference. You will be required to pay the payment processing fee if you are not able to use Zelle or Venmo.

To register, please email letting me know which form of payment you will be using and which excursions you are interested in (not necessary if undecided) so we can start scheduling the private treatments. Practitioners will be determined once everyone has signed up. Preference can be requested but not guaranteed. After you register, more information will be sent.

Cancellation policy:

Since all retreat deposits and payments are used to secure venues, activities, and supplies, and since canceled spots require extra time and energy to re-fill, ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.  In true emergency situations, your payment may be transferred to a friend. We recommend travel insurance to protect your investment in the event you cannot make it.

Video clips from our 2017 & 2019 retreats!