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FOREST & BEACH
An exciting opportunity to experience Tula Vida’s transformational horse experiences in the stunning corner of Lake Arenal, by the Arenal volcano, and then head to the beach to horse-ride along deserted white sand beaches on the gorgeous Guanacaste coast.
Immerse yourself in nature. Experience authentic connection. Play in the ocean. Let your horse guide you on a sensory adventure in his natural world.
Renew your mind, body and spirit!
Many of us have spent the last year surviving rather than thriving. Nature continues to grow and flourish in its magnificence and is the ideal place for us to calm our spirits and soothe our bodies and minds.
In this fun-filled retreat, you will join our extraordinary horses in their home - the vibrant green fields, rivers and rainforest near the Arenal volcano in Costa Rica – and experience becoming part of the herd, fully connected to yourself, the horses and the natural world. You will take this experience to the expansive coast and enjoy sun-soaked rides and views with the horses. One of a kind!
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Explore creating relationship and connection with a sensitive being who has 56 million years of wisdom living together in harmony with his herd, his environment and the constantly changing world.
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Learn tangible take-home tools to balance your nervous system and restore your sense of energy and peace, and fine-tune these with the horses.
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Feel the wind in your hair as you canter along white sand beaches and splash in the ocean with your horse.
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Spot monkeys with your warm and funny naturalist guide, Enrique Molina, as you enjoy a delicious beach picnic as your horse relaxes and rolls in the sand nearby.
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Rest, relax, recharge and find joy on this sensory adventure of horses!
Our mission is to provide a deeper connection with self, through horses, nature and experience.
RETREAT DETAILS
Date: 16 - 23 April 2022
(ask us if you would like to extend your stay or go to the beach afterwards. We are planning other dates for this retreat also so ask if you are interested!)
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Limited to 6 Participants to ensure a personal experience for each of you.
What’s included:
We want to look after you during your stay so you don’t have to worry about any of the details or extra costs – it’s all included and arranged for you, so all you have to do is show up and enjoy a multi-sensory experience, with the following highlights:
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3 nights at magical Living Forest Retreat hotel, Lake Arenal (see below for details), 4 nights at a cute and remote beach hotel
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All meals – delicious homecooked, farm fresh meals or meals out in local restaurants
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Airport transportation (at set times) to/from Liberia Airport (LIR) and all transportation during the retreat, including to the beach
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Daily mindful movement on the peaceful yoga deck overlooking the river (see below for details) or on the beach
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2 days of mindful self-discovery with the Tula Vida horses – includes all facilitation, materials & equipment
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3 days of horse-riding and playing on the North Western coast of Costa Rica with includes naturalist guide Enrique Molina
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Wood-fire sauna next to a jungle river – enjoy hot and cold therapy as you heat your body in the sauna then wade into the cool, refreshing water
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90-minute relaxing massage
ALL INCLUSIVE PRICE is $2,990
Excluded: flights, tips, alcohol & soda
No prior horse experience required.
What They Say
Recover, Restore and Renew
In these reflective experiences, you will join our extraordinary horses in their home - the vibrant green fields, rivers and rainforest near the Arenal volcano in Costa Rica – and experience becoming part of the herd, tuned in to your own senses, safe and free to be yourself, connected to the great wisdom of Mother Earth for healing, balance and growth.
Let the horses show and teach you how to just “be” rather than doing or thinking. Take a dive into your own consciousness through the transformative modality of Equine Facilitated Sand Play Therapy and find healing at the deepest levels. Allow yourself to play in the bubbling, carefree streams. Cherish and nourish your body with healthy food, gentle movement designed to get your energy flowing, beautiful natural surroundings and healing massage. Feel held and supported by the natural world.
About Your Facilitators
Sally Nilsson
Sally Nilsson is an expert facilitator, certified executive coach, experienced mentor and certified advanced instructor in Eponaquest Equine Facilitated Learning and Equine Facilitated Sand Play Therapy.
In 2019, Sally co-founded Tula Vida together with her partner Eric Kolesar to offer transformational experiences with the talented Tula Vida horse herd. Read more about Sally and the Tula Vida Team.
Eric Kolesar
Eric Kolesar is a certified instructor in Eponaquest Equine Faciliated Learning and Equine Facilitated Sand Play Therapy, a 500 hour certified yoga instructor and expert in a multitude of energy modalities.
In 2019, Eric co-founded Tula Vida together with his partner Sally Nilsson to offer transformational experiences with the talented Tula Vida horse herd. Read more about Eric and the Tula Vida Team
These Special Horses will:
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Magnify the parts of you that are hidden inside, the tender and true parts. Through their innate horse communication skills and non-judgemental presence, they show us humans what is buried in our unconscious, beyond the mind chatter and busy brain: the non-verbal part, the intuition, the senses – our true authentic selves.
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Sense and respond to subtle changes in our body language and energy. As highly sensitive animals, horses provide immediate, powerful and visual feedback on our presence in that moment so we get to practice and modulate how we want to come across, and how to find true internal peace and balance of the nervous system (self and co-regulation).
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Welcome you as part of the herd. Horses are wired for connection and will actively work with you to allow your real and best self to be seen and accepted without words.