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April 18-24 |Dominical Costa RicaElemental Awakening: A Journey Through Nature & Self
What to Expect
Elemental Awakening is an immersive retreat designed to help you slow down, reset your nervous system, and reconnect with yourself through nature. The experience blends breathwork, elemental practices for personal development, Yoga, and workshops with daily adventure activities , cultural exploration, and restorative downtime—offering both depth and ease in a luxury, nature-based setting.
❋ Intentional StructureWe blend guided moments, open exploration, Nature immersion, Adventure activities, site seeing and Luxury Jungle living
❋ Collaborative EnergyConnection is a core part of the process. You’ll learn just as much from the group as from the content itself.
❋ Expert FacilitationLed by Annelise Cherie- a Mental Health coach, energetic intuitive, reiki master and yoga teacher
❋ A Supportive SpaceOur events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.
Day OneArrive April 18th
As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.
Pickup from San Josearrive in San Jose by 12pm, pick up from van will be at 1pm followed by a 3 hour drive through the beautiful country to Dominical, arrival by 4pm to house
Group ActivityWe will have our first group gathering at 5pm leading into dinner— Meeting will be Trip overview, introduction, to staff, each other and team leaders, logistics etc
Dinner6:00pm
Workshop7pm finish the day with a gentle stretch and evening meditation and intro workshop on the Elements, done by 8pm and free to do what you like
Day TwoAir Element April 19th
On day two, we journey into the element of Air—the gateway to expansion, clarity, and higher perspective. Air invites us to rise above fear, soften our grip on control, and open ourselves to change. We’ll explore how this element influences the mind, breath, and nervous system, and how consciously working with it can help us feel lighter, freer, and more aligned.
Our day includes an air-inspired yoga and breathwork sequence, an educational class on the Air element and its role in personal growth, and a deeply immersive zip-lining experience. As you glide through the Costa Rican tree canopy—surrounded by birds, wind, and sweeping jungle views
Breakfast :7am-8am
Group ActivityMorning Yoga & Meditation/ air element workshop 8-10:30am
Early lunch/ Snack
11am -11:45
Departe for Osa Canopy Tour!2pm sharp — its a 35 minute drive south to the ziplinning activity. Please be advised this has heights and speed.
Osa Canopy tour
1-4:00pm
Arrive home, dinner, relax
4:30 arrive home, dinner at 5:30pm followed by a quick closing circle
Day ThreeWater Element April 20th
This immersive day is centered around the water element, exploring its impact on our emotional world, intuition, and ability to flow through life. Through waterfall hopping, guided reflection, and a classic water-element yoga sequence, we work with themes of release, adaptability, and renewal.
Water teaches us how to soften, move, and reconnect with our natural rhythm—leaving you feeling clearer, lighter, and deeply restored through nature and embodied practice.
Breakfast7:00-8:00am
Group Activity9am-11:30 leave for Local waterfall slide/ Jump / chill experience
Lunch Break12:00-1pm at the Shala Yoga sanctuary
Creative WorkshopShala platform tucked in the tree canopy next to a stunning river — Here we will do a water yoga sequence, water breath work, and class on water element 1-3pm
Then we will finish the day at Azul waterfall next to the shala to give thanks to water and close the day 3-3:45
Dinner6:00pm and free evening to relax, lounge etc
Day FourFire Element April 21st
We explore the possibilities beyond this moment, making space for growth, action, and forward momentum. As we end our time together, we honor the experience, the growth, and the connections made along the way.
Breakfast7:00-8:00am
Group ActivityMorning yoga/ fire breath work / workshop on fire element/ Fire ceremony 8-10:30am
Lunch BreakLocal Beach hang with stunning views. Its where the river meets the ocean, quite, local, stunning for lounging, swimming and exploring. Lunch is available at the local Beach club house ( walking distance from beach) for those who want to eat at their own pace. Lots of downtime 11:30-2:30pm
Sunset Horse Back riding 4:00-6pm , please be advised that we will leave here and head to Dinner after at local restaurant (Fuego/Fire) so dress for both :)
Dinner6:30pm in local Dominical plaza — restaurant Fuego then head home
Day FiveEarth Element April 22nd ( on actual earth day)
Earth Day is about remembering our relationship with the land beneath our feet. The earth element offers grounding, stability, and restoration—helping us regulate the nervous system, gain clarity, and grow with intention. By reconnecting with nature, we reconnect with ourselves and create sustainable personal transformation from the ground up.
Breakfast6:30am -7:30am
DepartureDepart for Nayuca Waterfall 8am arrive by 8:30am
Group Activity 9:00am -11am We will take the tour shuttle down to the garden surrounded by every plant you can think of. We will start with a discussion on earth element, its benefits, followed by cacao ceremony, followed by us planting plants in the garden
waterfall hike11-1pm hike down to one of the largest waterfalls in all of Costa Rica, feel free to swim, hang, lounge etc
Departurewe will leave the falls by 1:30-2pm and be home by2:30- 3pm, we will have a late lunch/ snack waiting for everyone 3-4
Group activity Dinner Earth element exercise with clay. gentle stretch closing circle 5-6:30
6:45 dinner and free evening
Day SixIntegration & Closing circle April 23
We explore the possibilities beyond this moment, making space for growth, action, and forward momentum. As we end our time together, we honor the experience, the growth, and the connections made along the way.
Breakfast7:00-8:00am
DepartureLeave for Manuel Antonio National park 8:30am arrive by 9:30am
Group Activity We will be at the national park from 10am- 1pm , we will have one closing circle at the beach and then you are free to roam the park as you desire
Lunch in village we will leave the park by 1:30 and walk around local village, grab lunch, souvenir shopping , we will depart by 3pm for home
Arrive home4-4:30pm — rest, reset, pack ect
planting the seed closing circle, sunset ceremony 5:30-6ish
6:45 dinner and free evening, packing for early departure home
Group activity Dinner 
Day SevenDeparture to San Jose April 24th
We all head back to San Jose airport
Breakfast7:00-8:00am
DepartureLeave for San Jose airport by 8am sharp
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