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Black Women Soft Life Retreats
Caribbean of Costa Rica
Playa Negra, Puerto Viejo
Black Women Soft Life Retreat is a retreat dedicated to women who want to rest, rejuvenate, and center self-love. It is a setting where women can nestle in their femininity while creating healthy lifestyle habits.
It is located outside of the United States, in the middle of lush nature, so that Black women may be able to connect with their mind, body, and soul by embodying a soft life.
You can expect yoga classes, workshops, nourishing meals, quality times on the beautiful beach with like-minded individuals, and more. Our Yoga classes incorporate spirituality, pranayama, and additional aspects of the practice.
It is the perfect opportunity for those who are new to wellness and those who are experienced and want to go deeper in their practice.
Black Women Soft Life Retreats is a setting where you are able to soften and slow down. When you prioritize your well-being, authentic growth and deeper self-love takes place. In today’s society it is imperative that Black women are able to rest in their femininity. You deserve a life of peace.
IMPORTANT:
Note that Black Women Soft Life Retreats is NOT personal therapy or a detoxification program from recreational or pharmaceutical drugs.
Most of our faculty members are not trained psychiatrist and do not carry clinical backgrounds in PTSD, addiction orother mental health concerns. If you have a history of PTSD, addiction or other mental health concerns, it is important that you arrive to our program in a stable state with the intention of using the retreat for self regulation, personal healing & spiritual growth.
During the retreat, you will spend a lot of time in silence, in nature, in meditation and with the practice of yoga. You will have a beach day and eat delicious nourishing food, you will also experience enrichment workshops and you will be able to be completely open in this space of sisterhood. You will be invited to lean on these holistic wellness tools to support your healing and internal process. If you are seeking personal or clinical therapy then this retreat is not for you. We can’t wait to meet you!
Black Women Soft Life Retreat Includes
Retreat Requirement
Black Women Soft Life Retreats is for Black Americans, Caribbeans, Africans, and Black women worldwide. Thanks for respecting the safe space created specifically for Black women.
Accommodations
Lodging
Shared accommodation at a beautiful eco-friendly boutique lodge. All rooms are shared. During the retreat, most women come alone and meet new friends at the retreat. Our Black Women Soft Life Retreat is a setting to get back to you and pour into yourself while you soften and slow down.
Daily Breakfast
You'll be able to try local Costa Rican and Caribbean breakfasts and everything in between. A variety of food options will be provided. This is for anyone who is currently vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian and for those who eat meat. Although we promote and are aware that a vegan and plant-based lifestyle are the healthiest options, you are welcome to indulge inwhere you are in your wellness journey. All food options from meat to plant-based will be provided.
Daily Lunch
Delicious meals, on some days, you will have lunch on the beach or at the waterfall! Also offered: pure coconut juice, herbal teas, juices, superfoods, and smoothies to nourish, balance, and heal.
Daily Dinner
Fill your belly with delicious food to nurture the mind, body, and spirit with our delicious family dinners. All meals are included except for 1 lunch and the farewell dinner so that you can try the delicious local Caribbean restaurants.
Activities
Daily Yoga Classes
Each day there will be 2 yoga classes, the group will take a guided yoga class surrounded by the sounds of nature. Our yoga classes are for all levels, from beginners to advanced. From vinyasa, hatha, or restorative yoga. Yoga allows individuals to heal themselves through introspection, pranayama (breathing techniques), and gentle yet challenging poses to heal the mind, body, and spirit. You do not need experience in yoga — Just come with an open mind and an open heart.
Guided Group Meditations
With a group of like-minded women, you will explore self-love, gratitude, and inner peace through the practice of meditation.
Beach Trip
On this day, the women will visit one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. During the beach trip, you will be able to have lunch on the beach at a local Caribbean restaurant. This is a moment to relax and rejuvenate.
Sound Bath Session
You will be able to experience a delicious sound bath surrounded by nature to calm the nervous system and bring you back to peace.
Silent Time
On some days there will be silent time during the retreat. During silent time, participants will tune into their energy. During silent time, participants self-reflect without any distractions. This is a meditative retreat, so we practice calmness and allowing ourselves to tune within. There will also be free time throughout the retreat.
Bon Fire
You'll gather around a communal bon fire with other women to sing songs, share stories, and connect with yourself.
Workshops
There will be 2 educational workshops during the retreat. The following list is an example of some of our workshops. You will receive your retreat itinerary the day you arrive at the retreat. Expert workshop facilitators teach your educational workshops. All workshops are 2-3 hours.
Embodying a Soft Life
In this workshop, you will learn how to trust the process of slowing down, listening to your intuition, and creating a life of easefulness. When you prioritize your well-being, everything begins to fall into alignment.
Yoga As a Self - Care Practice
During this workshop, you will learn about the ways Yoga heals the mind, body, and spirit. You will learn about the scientific, emotional, and feminine approaches to Yoga. You'll learn how yoga helps decrease stress, anxiety, and more. This workshop will assist you in using this ancient practice as a self-care tool to thrive in a modern society.
Breath Work For Sensitive Black Women
This grounding breath work circle is the ultimate self-care session and is perfect for women who are sensitive and want to find a way to soothe their emotions. It's perfect for women who want to re-visualize narratives of scarcity, self-doubt, and what it means to center love, pleasure, and balance.
Yoga For Emotional Release
In this sacred space, you will explore yoga as a tool for emotional expression and release. Incorporate heart-opening poses and guided meditation to encourage emotional well-being through journaling. This is a space to not only move freely but share your emotions freely as well.
Stress Management for Busy Black Women Workshop
Stress Management for Busy Black Women Workshop was designed to provide practical tools and strategies tailored to the unique experiences of Black women juggling multiple roles and responsibilities. Through interactive discussions and activities, participants will learn effective techniques to navigate stress, cultivate self-love practices, and prioritize their well being. This workshop will also have a delicious sound bath session.
Headstand & Asana
In this workshop, you will learn how to build and do specific asanas like head stand. This workshop will also center on other poses you may want to focus on.
Food As Nourishment & Medicine
This workshop will teach women how to create healthier food habits. You'll learn about the ways that your kitchen can be your medicine cabinet. Through conversation, you'll walk away with a straightforward approach to eating food that nourishes your soul.
Healing Through Healthy Eating: An Introduction to Plant Based Living & Veganism
Food is traditional and the idea of eating healthy and the reasons why are vital. Transitioning into a plant-based or vegan lifestyle will improve one's overall health. In this workshop, the women will learn about the junction of veganism and liberation. Participants will walk away with a better understanding of how to eat healthy in their day to day lives. This workshop has two parts: theory and practice.
Tap into the Ancient Power of Crystals
Gems have been around since the beginning of time, so by connecting to these stones we connect to our ancestors. In this workshop, you'll learn the ancient practice of tapping into the energy of gemstones, crystals, rocks, and minerals. The women will discuss the importance of crystals in ancient Egypt and their continued usage in modern times. An overview of common stones and their special properties. More specifically, the women will discuss the role of crystals in raising spiritual and emotional well being through explanation of the chakra energy system. Finally, the women will discuss how to use and care for crystals in your home and everyday life.
The Power of Ritual: Returning to Our Ancestral Ways
Rituals have been part of black culture since the beginning of time. Our ancestors worked with the elements and connected with the sun, moon, and stars to bring forth manifestation, sustainability, and healing. The Dagara Tribe in West Africa often used spiritual practices such as communing with nature and using rituals to tap into the spiritual realm. The Yoruba practices encouraged prayers, spiritual dances, and connections with deities like Oshun and Ogun. Spirituality for black people has always been about connecting with the Earth. In this workshop, the women will learn about different rituals and deities that our ancestors used that can still be used today.
Black Women Soft Life Retreats is held at a gorgeous boutique hotel in Playa Negra, Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, located in paradise.
The retreat is held at a gorgeous boutique hotel located about a 15-20 minute walk or a 5-minute car ride near Playa Negra Beach a stunning beach much less crowded than others. The eco-friendly boutique hotel is surrounded by powerful nature that gradually turns into a jungle, embraced by ancient trees, colorful flowers, and the sound of animals. The modern architecture was created by Italian designers. It showcases elegant interior decorations, fine linen and cotton fabrics in soft colors, and warm touches of Caribbean wood. With luxury accommodations.The precision of each object has been chosen for guests. Combined with food selected with predominantly organic raw materials from the area that works with local eco-sustainable companies and the search for tasty and healthy dishes are ingredients that surround the idea of hospitality.
Check out the Caribbean of Costa Rica here!
The South Caribbean is the most beautiful and magical place in Costa Rica and the world. Caribe is lush with green–plants, beautiful flowers, and trees so profound that they will leave a mark on you forever. It is surrounded and cut through water and jungle. It is where the jungle meets the sea! Costa Rica is home to about 6% of all biodiversity in the world. Every day you can see Howler Monkeys, sloths, wild horses, gorgeous tropical birds, and so many other creatures!
The air fills with the smells of delicious and flavorful Caribbean food. Coconuts fall from the trees, waiting to be devoured by you. While you are walking down the street, someone may say to you, “Pura Vida!” If something bad or good happens, someone may say “Pura Vida” to you. Pura Vida means “Pure Life” when translated directly, but it also means “Everything’s good.” Expressing that you are always exactly where you are supposed to be, and everything is good is a way of expressing gratitude and eternal optimism. This is Paradise. This is Costa Rica.
The retreat is located outside of the United States so that black women can connect with nature, as nature is our original home. Black Women Soft Life Retreats has created a setting to get back to her. Black Women Soft Life Retreats is also a sanctuary to unwind and disconnect from the psychological trauma of systemic racism. In a world that teaches us not to take care of ourselves, it is revolutionary and healing when we do.
From our yoga classes to our beach day, everything that you experience at Black Women Soft Life Retreats can be implemented into your everyday life. Whether it be the classroom or the boardroom, we strive to provide black women with a piece of the jungle’s magic so that you may have it with you anywhere you go. Benefits of yoga include healing from depression and anxiety, weight loss, calming the nervous system, better lifestyle habits and more.
Black Women Soft Life Retreats is a yoga and self-love retreat for those who are new to yoga and those who are experienced. It is a unique setting to rest, rejuvenate and embody your femininity!
Testimonials From Past Participants
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“Each activity, workshop, exercise, etc., built upon our previous teachings truly aligned with the mission of helping women of color heal and reach our highest self. The love, sisterhood and sense of just being in a protected space for “us,” is overwhelmingly essential to true breakthrough healing. I promise that this experience has forever changed my life!”
- Paige Fluker
“We need this! My experience at the retreat was amazing! I learned a lot, met beautiful, inspiring women, and took an unforgettable journey towards healing that I will forever cherish. We (black women) all need to heal. We are blessed beings. We are warriors. We are powerful. Thanks for recognizing the need.”
- Brittany Jackson
“I’m so thankful for the experience I’ve had in Costa Rica. The group of women that I’ve had the pleasure to heal and be in joy with while here has been God sent. Thank you for cultivating a space for woc to be with themselves, to connect to the earth, and their ancestors.”
- Elaine Perez
“The retreat was an incredible experience that will stay with me for a lifetime. I don’t have opportunities to connect with other women of color due to the community I reside in, and left the retreat feeling part of a positive sisterhood. Each workshop allowed me to focus on myself and ways to heal or personal development. I wasn’t aware I needed this retreat as much as I did and am very happy I took the leap and attended.”
- Alexis Bromley
“This retreat saved my life, I can’t recommend it more highly, thank you enough.”
- Dr. Rebecca Hall
“Women gathered in the name of sistahood to share, enlightened with given hearts and sacred souls. Laughing, weeping, hugging becoming one – unified spirit. Dancing in the shoes of our sisters, rising up, speaking up, ascending above the trees water sky… taking flight, soaring to great heights. Thank you.”
- Laura Wayne
“My time at the retreat was a highlight during my ongoing personal wellness journey. I learned so much about alternative ways of self-care, connected with other amazing Black women, and had space for much needed introspective work in a beautiful, tropical setting. Also, the focus on keeping a vegan diet and being exposed to eco-friendly and sustainable ways of living helped make the entire experience even more fantastic for those of us who are thinking about or in the process of making major lifestyle changes. Pura vida!”
- Maya Wagner
“I feel that I was lead to this retreat for affirmation and direction from those who have traveled before me. I prepared myself mentally and physically with the expectation to find what I was seeking. I was surrounded by other black women on this same journey, but it was ultimately up to me how to accept and use the tools and information given to me. This retreat has definitely made me aware of the powers within me – love, beauty, acceptance, strength, peace, faith, hope, compassion, joy, sincerity, non judgmental, the power of self expression, the importance of “self care” and most of all – “pride in who I am”. I now have the knowledge and affirmation that I control my destiny and the assurance that God is always, always with me. I highly recommend the retreat to all Black women and I will always remember my experiences. The entire staff and Satya in particular are making a positive influence in the lives of others and may they be blessed in their quest to make this a better world not just for black women, but to all the people they touch.Peace and love to all my sisters.”
- Emma Duncan
“Such an amazing, uplifting journey being in Costa Rica for the Retreat! We were surrounded by the beauty of the jungle and by women of color whose warmth and sweet generosity blessed my soul. The scope of this retreat is phenomenal, packed with accessible tools and deep support. The transforming power of the retreat has left me feeling such a greater sense of radiance and joy! I continue to find my own strength. Thank you for creating a space for women of color to build community and to heal.”
- AJ McKay
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Black Women Soft Life Retreats are non-refundable. We strongly suggest that clients purchase travel insurance for any cancellation reason. If you are unable to attend a retreat we offer one-time transfers. Transfer credits are valid up to 1 year. Refer to Booking Terms and Conditions for more information. To transfer an experience please reach out to customer service hello@blackwomenhealingretreats.com
