Surrender to Stillness: A Freediving & Yoga Retreat

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Casa Altum, Guanacaste Province, Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
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Up to 8 in group
Date
Feb 15 - 20, 2026

Retreat Highlights

  • Ocean Immersion: 3 half-days of open-water Freediving Depth Sessions on a private boat charter, guided by elite Molchanovs instructors
  • Daily Rituals: Morning Yoga, Breathwork, and Meditation practices designed to regulate the nervous system and build mental clarity
  • Shibari Workshop: A unique, non-sexual Shibari Workshop exploring trust, boundaries, and the art of letting go
  • Deep Restoration: A dedicated integration day featuring Restorative Yin Yoga and a healing Sound Bath
  • Sacred Connection: Guided Cacao Ceremony and visualization workshops to deepen your internal focus
  • Community & Nourishment: Daily healthy group dinners and lunches hosted at Casa Altum, surrounded by the lush Costa Rican jungle
  • Nature & Adventure: A sunset boat tour of the Guanacaste coast and a sunrise beach hike to close the journey
  • Accessible to All: No prior experience required. Whether you are a total beginner or an experienced diver, the programming meets you at your level.

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Details of this retreat

Step away from the relentless demands of daily life and join us for a profound, six-day immersion retreat focused on the theme of Surrender—the intentional act of meeting discomfort to unlock deeper capacity. From the lush beach paradise of Flamingo, Costa Rica, this retreat is designed for high-achieving individuals ready to recalibrate their relationship with stress and challenge.

No prior experience in freediving or yoga is required. Limited to 8 guests for an intimate experience.

Schedule

The six-day immersion is meticulously structured to provide deep challenge followed by intentional integration, ensuring you leave feeling rewired, not just rested.

Arrival & Departure

Arrival Day (Feb 15, 2026): Please plan to arrive in Flamingo, Costa Rica, by 3:00 PM to allow ample time to check into your local accommodation. Our retreat officially begins with the Opening Ceremony at 4:30 PM.

Departure Day (Feb 20, 2026): Our final communal activity is the Closing Ceremony at approximately 11:00 AM, followed by departure. Please schedule any onward travel for after 12:00 PM.

Daily Flow & Key Experiences

Each day is anchored by our theme of Surrender: challenging resistance in the morning and integrating lessons in the afternoon.

Morning Focus: Every day begins with a potent practice of Yoga, Breathwork, and Meditation

The Deep Work: Days 2 and 3 feature our core Freediving Depth Sessions on the open ocean, where you will practice calm presence under pressure.

Integration Day: Day 4 is intentionally designed as a Rest Day from the ocean. The morning includes a lighter session, freeing the afternoon for personal space, a breathwork workshop, and pre-booked individual massage sessions.

Unique Workshops: The journey includes specialized integration tools: Meditation & Visualization (Day 2), Underwater Meditation (Day 3), and a unique Shibari Workshop (Day 5) focused on trust and boundaries.

Restoration: You will experience deep rest during the evening Restorative Yin Session & Sound Bath (Day 3) and enjoy a beautiful Sunset Boat Tour (Day 5).

Commitment & Inclusions

Participation: While we highly recommend full participation to gain the maximum benefit from the cumulative practices, all sessions are optional. However, the experience is designed as a focused group container—we encourage you to commit fully to your six-day journey.

Meals: Daily dinners are included on Days 1-5. Lunch will be provided on Days 2-6. Coffee, tea, juice, and fresh fruit will be available in the mornings--it is recommended to eat light or fast before breathwork and depth sessions.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Altum Freediving & Spearfishing, Casa Altum, Guanacaste Province, Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica

Directions

The town of Flamingo is located about an hour and a half drive from Liberia Guanacaste International Airport (LIR), or about a 40-minute drive from the Tamarindo local airport (TNO).

Additional check-in details will be provided based on the accommodation option selected (accommodation booked separately, shared accommodation, or private accommodation).

Accommodation

We offer 3 booking options for this retreat--the flexibility to book your own accommodation, a room in a shared house near the retreat center, or private luxury accommodations for 1 or 2 near the retreat center. Retreat Only (No Accommodation): This option allows you the flexibility to book your own accommodation in the area around Playa Flamingo. Please contact us for recommendations! Private Room in Shared House in Playa Flamingo: Our private room in a shared house offers guests a tranquil and rejuvenating community experience. Each room has air conditioning and includes access to high-speed Wi-Fi. The price listed is per person and includes a private room with a double bed in a shared house. Private Luxury Accommodation: Our private accommodation offers guests the opportunity for solitude to recharge from the day. Accommodation includes air conditioning and access to high-speed wifi. The price listed is per person and includes private accommodation with a king sized bed.

Accommodation
Retreat Only (No Accommodation)
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Private Room in Shared House in Playa Flamingo
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Private Luxury Accommodation

Venue & Amenities

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Towels icon Towels
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Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
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Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
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Casa Altum exists to be the grounding "surface interval" for life’s deepest dives. We believe that true transformation requires a delicate balance between intense challenge and profound restoration. While our adventures take you into the depths of the Pacific Ocean to test your limits, Casa Altum is the sanctuary where you return to integrate those lessons.

Meals

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Menu Types

Wellness shots every morning, nutritious and satisfying lunch and dinner will be provided after activities. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Water, coffee, tea, fresh fruit available always.

What's Included

  • 2 daily delicious and nutritious meals
  • Water, tea, coffee, fruit, and snacks
  • Welcome drink
  • Daily yoga classes
  • Daily breathwork and meditation
  • Underwater meditation experience
  • Molchanovs Freediving Certification, if desired
  • Sound bath
  • Cacao Ceremony
  • Shibari workshop
  • Sunset boat ride
  • Sunrise beach hike
  • All required freediving gear
  • 60-minute massage
  • Molchanovs Freediving Course Manual
  • Pre- and post-retreat support from our team
  • Transportation during the retreat

What's Not Included

  • Airfare
  • Transportation to and from airport is an optional add-on
  • 6 nights accommodation is an optional add-on

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