Sacred Plants · Yoga & Breathwork
Our retreats are intentionally small, giving you space to slow down, connect and fully immerse yourself in the rainforest.
Throughout 2027, we'll be welcoming guests for a selection of retreats, each with its own focus and carefully held programme.
Ceremonies held by Indigenous tradition carriers, with preparation, integration and time in nature.
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The Huni Kuin come from the Brazilian Amazon. They carry their grandmother's lineage, a feminine tradition rare among Amazonian medicine families.
Their work goes deep. It's also full of joy, warmth, and celebration. Because healing and aliveness are the same thing.
Portrait · ceremony preparation · song · laughter · real moment · 4:5
Booking dates open soon — explore the experience below.
Prices depend on how many of you there are. You can change this later.
Not sure which one? One of our founders will help you choose on the call.
12 to 16 guests per retreat. Select the dates that work for you.
Every guest receives ceremony, meals, and care. The only difference is where you sleep.
Days built around movement, breath and rest, in the shala above the valley. Morning yoga, breathwork or meditation, time by the river and the pools, and early, quiet nights.
No experience needed: every practice is adapted to where you are.
Dates coming soon
Book a call about YogaBefore any exchange is made, we talk. Tell us what's brought you here, and ask us anything. We'll listen, and we'll tell you if Libélula is right for you. Some conditions aren't compatible with this work, and some goals are better served elsewhere. We're here, ready with open arms.
Every guest goes through a medical screening before being accepted. Some conditions are not compatible with this work, and we'll tell you directly if that's the case. During ceremony, you have a dedicated facilitator who is available to you throughout. The entire team is trauma-informed, and in some ceremonies bodywork is offered when your body needs support. We take safety as seriously as we take the work itself.
Most guests haven't. You don't need experience with plant medicine or ceremony. You don't need to meditate, do yoga, or have any spiritual background. You just need to be honest about where you are and willing to be present with whatever comes up. We handle the rest.
It depends on the medication. Some require a supervised washout period before the retreat. We'll review this with you during your screening, honestly and without judgment. Being on medication doesn't automatically exclude you, but full transparency is essential for your safety.
Most guests are beginners. Every practice is adapted to where you are. You don't need to be flexible or fit, or have any spiritual background. Come as you are.
For most people, yes. Some practices aren't suitable during pregnancy, or with a heart condition, high blood pressure, epilepsy, or a recent injury or surgery. Tell us on your call. We'll adapt the practice for you, or tell you honestly if now isn't the right time.
Morning yoga in the shala. Breakfast. Breathwork or meditation. Lunch. Free time: trails, river, pool, rest. An afternoon practice or a sharing circle. Dinner. Early, quiet nights.
That's what we're here for. Every guest has their own facilitator, someone who knows your story and is available to you through the entire night. Difficult moments are often where the deepest shifts happen. You won't be alone in them.
Morning practice in the yoga shala. Breakfast. One-on-one check-in with your facilitator. Lunch. Free time: trails, river, pool, rest. Afternoon meditation or sharing circle. Dinner. On ceremony evenings, ceremony begins around 8pm in the maloca.
Groups are 12 to 16 people. Every group is different, but what they tend to share is a genuine desire to go deeper — people who've done some inner work and are ready for something that reaches further. Ages range from mid-twenties to mid-fifties. The community that forms in a few days often surprises people.
One facilitator per guest. Huni Kuin tradition carriers from the Brazilian Amazon who hold a rare feminine lineage. Bodywork in some ceremonies. And a team where every person has walked through their own deep process, shaped by years of lived experience.
Integration calls with your facilitator. A WhatsApp group with your cohort and our team. Access to a network of therapists if you want continued support. We also offer a session for your loved ones so they understand how to support you when you return home.
Fly into Juan Santamaría Airport (SJO) in San José, Costa Rica. The center is about 2.5 hours from the airport, in the mountains above the Pacific coast.
Comfortable clothes for warm days and cool evenings. A journal. Insect repellent. A flashlight or headlamp. We send a full packing list during your preparation period. You don't need to bring much. Simplicity is part of the experience.
All meals are organic, locally sourced and clean. On sacred plant retreats they also follow traditional dietary guidelines. We accommodate vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and other dietary needs. Let us know during your preparation call.
Yes. It's available if you need it. Most guests find they don't use it much.
We strongly recommend it. The center is in a beautiful but remote part of Costa Rica. Travel insurance with medical coverage, emergency evacuation, and trip cancellation gives you peace of mind. If you travel without it, you accept responsibility for any costs that arise.
Yes. We can arrange payment plans during your call. A deposit secures your spot, and the remaining balance is due before the retreat begins.
If we cancel the retreat, you receive a full refund or the option to transfer dates.
Sometimes. If there’s space in a later retreat, you can stay on and join it. Talk to us before or during your retreat and we’ll see what’s possible.
Still have questions? Book a call with one of our founders or write us to reservations@libelularetreatcenter.com.
CLOSING · drone over land · 21:9 wide · auto-crops
