Meant just for You!
Have you ever wished for a week to take care of yourself and have all of your needs met?
Come to Nicaragua!
RETREAT DESCRIPTION
Enjoy a nourishing week to connect to your mind, body and heart with care and curiosity; gentle yoga classes; quiet meditations to inquire within; nutritious meals; open time to read, swing in a hammock, walk along or swim in the sea; reflect about what’s most important to you in life and get clear about your priorities and values moving forward.
Verdad is a boutique beach hotel located on the Southern Pacific coastline of Nicaragua that overlooks a private secluded beach with breath-taking views. Verdad combines attentive and welcoming guest services in a secluded and serene setting where you are immersed in culture, surrounded by nature in complete laidback luxury.
One of the first things you will notice when you arrive at Verdad is the striking beauty. The surrounding tropical forest boasts a colorful array of flora, fauna and wildlife, and their hillside perch affords you striking, expansive views across the valley and out to the wide open sea.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Each morning we will begin with a 90 minute gentle yoga class. These classes will incorporate relaxing movements and stretches, mindfulness meditation and breathing practices. These classes are meant to be deeply nourishing that will leave you feeling quiet, grounded and peaceful.
In the afternoon we will have a 90 minute afternoon practice that will include self reflection, meditation, Yoga Nidra and teaching about our inner parts through the Internal Family Systems model.
This retreat is open to anyone with an interest in their inner life and caring for your mind, body & heart. It is helpful and recommended to be able to put weight on your hands and knees.
This retreat is perfect for you if you LOVE or CURIOUS about:
-Gentle yoga practices that focus on the breath and regulate your nervous system so that you feel balanced, peaceful and at ease;
-How to understand and work with the inner life of thoughts, feelings and sensations that arise through the lens of Internal Family Systems;
-Wish for a true retreat surrounded by nature that connects you to your authentic Self;
-Connecting to what’s most important and at the center of your life.
INCLUDED in the cost of your retreat:
- STAY SEVEN nights in accommodations overlooking the ocean, where you will fall asleep listening to the sounds of waves crashing on the shore.
- TWO classes per day (except Wednesday) in the stunning, ocean view studio where you will enjoy the expansive views and a cooling breeze. FUN IS IMPORTANT TOO!
- 1 GUIDED TRAIL HIKE to a neighboring beach along both the rocky coast and through extensive trails.
- Vibrant healthy MEALS from the on-site kitchen made with fresh, local ingredients daily. Think fresh fish caught on local shores, salads from their garden, fresh fruit smoothies and mouth-watering desserts. Early morning pre-breakfast, breakfast and dinner are included.
- Enjoy exclusive 24 hour a day use of the POOL and HONOR BAR stocked with drinks and snacks.
- A $150 group travel allowance to transfer to and from either Liberia, Costa Rica or Managua, Nicaragua airports. If you travel individually there will be an added charge.
TRAVEL
- Arrive by late afternoon on February 1st into either Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR) or Managua, Nicaragua (MGA). We will coordinate a shuttle to get you to Verdad which is about 2.5 hours from either airport.
- We recommend purchasing travel insurance. Purchasing travel insurance.
- Please contact Carly @ carly@mbhyogawellness.com if you have any questions regarding booking airfares.
WHY NICARAGUA ?
That’s a great question. For many years, I led retreats in Costa Rica. Over the years it has become much more populated, expensive, touristy, congested, and noisy.
When I think of a retreat, I imagine quiet, simple, and beautiful. When places start to become very popular, I like to start finding new locations that haven’t yet been discovered. I find those places to be special and pure.
Nicaragua is very similar to Costa Rica in it’s natural beauty and climate. My understanding is that the people, too, are lovely and warm.
Nicaragua is off the beaten path a bit and my experience with the American owner at Verdad has been exceptional and the reviews are outstanding.
Nicaragua has come a long way in the last several decades. It has become the safest country in the region, outdoing both Costa Rica and Panama on this front. Although this developing nation is one of the poorest in the Western hemisphere, it is a beautifully diverse and culturally rich country that is remarkably safe, with low crime rates.
EXCURSIONS
On Wednesday of the retreat we will have a free day for exploring. You may choose to do have a day of total BEING or schedule with Verdad the following excursions: fishing/boating, zip lining, horseback riding or waterfall hike or volcano lake tour. It’s important to have fun too!
Cost of Retreat
Retreat has a capacity of 13 participants.
$600 non-refundable deposit to secure your space for each participant. First payment is due June 1, 2024. Last payment is due October 1, 2024.
Costs below are per person.
Bungalow & Casita w/ Sea View*
Queen & Oversize Single;
4 available
Single $3700
Double $2757
Deluxe Upper w/ Sea View
One Available
Single $3200
Deluxe Lower w/ Sea View
One Available
Single $3700
Double $2757
Pool Room – Single w/ Sea View
2 Available
$3100
Learn about the rooms here. You may choose your room; based on a first come first serve basis. *Casita 5 is the furthest away.
You may pay by Zelle to carly@mbhyogawellness.com or credit card. A 3.9% credit card fee will be applied if paying by credit card.
MEAL & YOGA PRACTICE DETAILS
- A light pre-practice snack with coffee and tea followed by a morning yoga practice.
- 90-minute yoga class and afternoon reflection and restorative yoga ; delicious breakfast buffet following morning yoga.
- Free time to do as you wish. You can do a daily excursion, book a spa treatment or rest by the sea or pool. Go at your pace and do what you enjoy.
- Ala carte snack and lunch can be purchased and added to your room change if you are on site and not exploring during your daily free time.
- Alcohol is available and will be extra and added to your room bill or paid with cash throughout the week.
- Delicious Dinner.
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten- free available when requested. We will collect dietary restriction before you depart for the trip.
NOT INCLUDED in the retreat:
Airfare to and from Nicaragua/Costa Rica; travel insurance, tips about $100 for the week, lunch, alcohol beverages, additional /excursions activities or spa treatments that will be planned closer to retreat.
LINKS you may need:
Travel Insurance
Room Descriptions
Excursions Available
A Little Bit About Me
I am a therapist and yoga teacher.
I offer a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere where people can nurture their body, calm their mind and connect with their heart.
My teaching philosophy invites students to slow down, breathe consciously, develop awareness and cultivate an inner friendliness.
My classes incorporate gentle and relaxing movements and stretches, mindfulness, breathing practices and self-reflection. I weave yoga, mindfulness and therapeutic philosophies into my classes that can integrate easily into daily life that help make being human a little bit easier. My wish is that students will feel more balanced, relaxed and connected to themselves after class. Continue reading . . .
Contact
Please feel free to contact me by text at 312-965-3935 or at carly@mbhyogawellness.com
POLICIES
A $600 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your space. Refunds are not given unless the space can be filled by another registration. A $250 administrative fee will be deducted if the room can be filled.
Once final payment is made we cannot offer refunds unless the room is filled, minus deposit.
We cannot compensate for unforeseen circumstances (injury, family emergency, inclement weather, pandemics, etc.) since we have costs already incurred when reserving the retreat center. To be safe, we highly recommend travel insurance (purchasing travel insurance). We do not offer refunds for weather delays or other last minute situations.
If the retreat needs to be cancelled unforeseen circumstances such as a natural disaster or pandemic, the retreat will be postponed until another time.