There are times when life can feel like a series of repetitive cycles, and the pathways of certain habits only leave us feeling more stuck and unfulfilled. We can begin to rely on things like alcohol, substances, food, and technology to cope and temporarily shift our state of being.

At some point, we reach a threshold, where the desire for a shift is greater than staying in the familiarity of what is.

Beyond the cycles, beyond the habits, the loops, and the patterns, lies an answer waiting to be seen.

With ancestral ceremonial practices and plant medicines, we have the opportunity to approach our healing and our wellness in a profoundly unique, therapeutic, and transformative way.

Ayahuasca: There is an innate wisdom within this Medicine that allows one to connect deeply into the soul, uncovering layers that might not otherwise be seen in our daily lives. The journey allows you to work through past experiences and their emotional hold, through traumas, through what lies ahead for your future – all removed from the typical lens that the mind is seeing things through. It is truly integrative approach to healing that liberates the past and inspires with clarity for the future. It is said that one night with Ayahuasca is the equivalent of 10 years of therapy in terms of what it does for the neurotransmitters in the brain.

Kambo: This powerful Medicine is a healer of the physical body, bringing balance to the system through detoxification. There is an undeniable cleansing of the mental / emotional body that happens through the process as well, making this a beautiful and complementary addition to working with the Ayahuasca.

Temazcal/sweatlodge: This ancient technology is used to start off the retreat week, to step into the power of surrender, of release, of purification. A deep journey, centered around fire and volcanic stone, brings you into the womb of the earth to show you your true inner Warrior.

These are just some of the practices we utilize at Open Paths Retreat, all modalities weaving together to create a perfectly curated week of transformative experiences held by expert facilitators with immense compassion and care.

In tandem with the ceremonial work comes the highest quality of delicious, healthy meals. Part of the process of rewiring pathways comes with nourishing ourselves on all levels, and through the retreat week, we will learn the best ways to support this going forward in our daily lives.

Here in Costa Rica, we are blessed with so much natural beauty, just being on these lands is healing, as nature abounds with her lessons to teach us if we are ready to listen. The intertwining of Costa Rica’s motto, “Pura Vida” (pure life), and the work with such sacred and ancient plant Medicine, is part of what makes the experience of a retreat here so special. The crystalline healing waters of the rivers and springs in this area, combined with the majesty of the forest all around, truly creates the ideal container for opening to this healing work and then soaking it all in.

Being able to unlock ourselves from what burdens us not only helps us tremendously in the present moment and moving forward with our lives, but it also has a profoundly important impact on the lives of those around us. This is part of the ripple effect of healing that the world so desperately needs, and at Open Paths Retreat we are committed to being part of the change we wish to see happen in the world. We look forward to receiving you with so much joy and presence and are here to support you every step of the way.

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