ABOUT BLACK WOMEN HEALING RETREATS

Greetings,

My name is Satya, and prior to becoming a world traveler and expat based in Costa Rica. I left New York City to experience Central America. Though I enjoyed the big Apple’s blistering pace, I was drained by racist ideology hovering over US culture, and I wanted a different experience. I had a magical experience traveling around Panama, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. While in Costa Rica, I volunteered at a majestic butterfly garden and consequently traded in my heels for sandals only to find that I was happier barefoot. I prioritized resting in my feminine energy over capitalism and in return I found complete bliss, optimal health, high quality of life and peace — Something superficial things could never buy. I discovered that authentic luxury comes from taking care of your emotional wellbeing, from the physical to the food that we eat and beyond. I climbed mountains and rode my motorbike under the stars. I meditated more than I ever had in my entire life, and it was here in the Caribbean of Costa Rica, where my spiritual journey uncontrollably blossomed. I learned a different way of living, a more holistic and organic way of seeing the world. I learned that our lives are really our own, and we can create any beauty we want. I love the energy of Costa Rica. It has become one of my home base, as I live in different countries. When I was in the United States, I would always say to myself, “I’m leaving the country for a while at some point.” I had not realized that those thoughts would later manifest into my future.

It was also in Costa Rica, where I continued the understanding that Black women experience misogyny and anti-blackness within our communities and from other races in the United States and globally. I was able to see it firsthand while living and traveling to so many different countries. I realized that there was this pattern of continually seeing Black people experience racism — Which led me to recognize that experiencing racism was more substantial than what we knew. Although Costa Rica has a history of racism and misogyny that still exists today, the most uplifting part of my journey was not only allowing the lush nature of Costa Rica to change my life, but realizing the importance of sharing this experience with Black American women and women across the diaspora. Being outside the United States, immersed in nature, and healing through ancestral spiritual practices was profound. It became vital to create a space for Black women to experience peace, tranquility, culture, embodied femininity, and healing. These retreats offer a transformative opportunity to reconnect with nature and prioritize their health , growth, and wellness. They teach women how to glow up, and step into their highest selves.

I created Black Women Healing Retreats out of the desire to connect Black Women to nature and themselves. The retreat’s goal is to bring women together for healing and community building in the in the gorgeous jungles of Costa Rica. During the retreats, the women practice yoga, experience enriching and educational workshops by expert facilitators, go hiking on waterfalls, swim in the bluest oceans, do deep internal work and practice self-love. The retreat is a quality space held at a gorgeous oasis that allows Black women to get back to nature in the beautiful jungles of the Caribbean of Costa Rica. It is also a space to unwind, unlearn and disconnect from the psychological trauma of racism. These retreats are custom designed for Black Women. If you are afraid of traveling alone, this is the perfect opportunity to begin your travel story because of the support you will receive from your traveling sisters and BWHR. These retreats are a place for women to understand the true essence of taking care of their inner and outer beauty and we honor and welcome you!

Please Note: Although I will be at SOME of the retreats, I will not always be accessible during the retreat. However, there will always be facilitators, teachers, healers, and staff during this beautiful experience.

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Satya
Intuitive Founder of Black Women Healing Retreats