Movement, breath, meditation, nature and deep rest.
Every booking starts with a free call with one of our founders.
It's the food we eat, the way we move and rest, the people around us and the time we spend outside.
That's really what we hope Libélula can offer: a place where people can slow down, reconnect and spend some time immersed in nature.
No experience needed: every practice is adapted to where you are.
Here is one day of the 7-day retreat.
The days change a little with the group, the weather and our facilitators.
Every morning in the shala, facing the mountains. Later in the day: yin, restorative yoga and yoga nidra.
From the basics of conscious breathing to our Conscious Connected Breathwork Journey, which creates space for emotional release, clarity and deep reconnection.
Read about breathworkAt sunrise, as the rainforest wakes up, and again in the evening.
Sound journeys with instruments from around the world, for deep rest.
A cacao ceremony, sharing circles, and a fire circle with live music under the stars.
Walks through the rainforest and the food forest, and to our private waterfalls.
“I want people to arrive here feeling like guests, and leave feeling like they've found another home.”
Maisie · Co-founderThe 7-day retreat adds two days: an outing to waterfalls, the beach or natural springs, a slow day with a massage included, and a second sound journey.
You can add a treatment: massage, fascia therapy, craniosacral therapy, physiotherapy, a facial, or a private yoga, breathwork or sound session.
Where you'll stay and practise.
Dates for 2027 are coming soon. Tell us when you'd like to come.
Before 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.
Yes. 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.
No. These retreats are yoga, breathwork, meditation, sound and time in nature, with a cacao ceremony and a closing tea ceremony. Our plant medicine retreats are on the Sacred Plants page.
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.
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.
Still have questions? Book a free call with one of our founders or write to us at reservations@libelularetreatcenter.com.
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