Rancho Margot, Alajuela Province, El Castillo, Costa Rica
Up to 7 in group
March 21 - 26, 2027
About this Retreat
I am Ayam Navin, name received from an Arhuaco Mamo spiritual indigenous leader from The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombia. Progressively I was able to let go the old world patterns and jumped into the Unknown...
As a lot of people in the Western world, I was used to believe in building a life of "success"; as a young engineer who wanted success in the Matrix ... I did it working in transnational oil companies, then in my own business consulting company. After getting married twice, I had children, and to anyone looking from the outside, my life seemed to be perfect, nevertheless happiness wasn't there at all ... so much rage, frustration, feelings of separation. Those patterns carried on since my childhood were still there, and pushed me to search for answers starting around 35 years old, answers which little by little saved me.
My conscious journey began. I traveled around South and North America to transform my Karma allowing my Dharma to unfold, participating in some mysterious indigenous ceremonies -at that time so strange to me -. I met Wise men, women guiding me back to Life, with patience, often living in remote places. Life ... such a mystery, such a Force .... allowing to move from fate to Destiny. I learned how to help others with the teachings of the Heart, merging ancient and modern knowledges.
After several years of self exploration, discovering, changes, I am clear that the only way to heal is to embrace fear and to know shadow, and finally allow My Self to flourish here in these dimensions on Earth. As a physicist, I know that Quantum Healing is essential. Emotional work is key to transform our inner state in order to change our outer reality.
For more than 20 years Michael El Nour has supported me on the path back to Unity. Thanks to the guides, supported by studies and creativity, were developed some very unique protocols to work with individual and collective morphogenetic fields, diagnosing, harmonizing and transforming any patterns in the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies.
After years of service, a very deep depression helped me to go further and deeper into Service to myself and others. All is about transformation. All is Blessing, Life blessings. Being even more human. Such an honor to be in Service to Life
It allows much more Sanity Embodiment.
Come to share and re-create yourself, to embody more Your Self.
We allow YOU to express and to create your own miracle of Life that you are.
You are the Miracle, the Life Miracle.
We are Life
We are the Miracle
I Am is The Miracle
I Am is Life
My spiritual journey began in 2017, when I was 22 years old during a period of deep anxiety and emotional overwhelm while navigating university exams in Italy. At the time, I was searching for something that could bring me peace, hope and a deeper sense of meaning and that's when Buddhism entered my life. Through chanting, the power of my own voice and the support of a spiritual community, I began discovering new ways to navigate the discomfort I was experiencing in my body. For the first time, I experienced how spiritual practice, sound and human connection could help me find a sense of inner peace, emotional balance and trust in the unknown. Little did I know that this would plant the first seed of a much deeper journey of healing and self-discovery :)
Years later, life brought me to Costa Rica, a place that profoundly transformed the way I experience myself and the world around me. Surrounded by the beauty of nature, I began reconnecting with my body, my intuition and the natural rhythms of life even though this transformation wasn't always gentle. Through relationships, heartbreak, unexpected changes and moments of deep vulnerability, I began recognizing emotional patterns and wounds I had carried for years that were rooted in me since my childhood. I started understanding how much of my life had been shaped by the desire to feel loved, accepted and worthy, often looking outside myself for the safety and belonging I was longing for. My healing journey deepened when I discovered breathwork and sound therapy.
Through conscious breathing, I learned to connect with emotions I had long suppressed, listen to the wisdom of my body and cultivate a greater sense of inner safety. Sound therapy became another beautiful expression of this journey, bringing me back to the healing potential of vibration, presence and sound that I had first encountered through chanting years earlier. What began as a personal search for peace gradually became my purpose.
Today, as a breathwork facilitator and sound therapy practitioner, I feel deeply grateful to hold space for others to reconnect with themselves through breath, sound and compassionate presence. My approach is rooted not only in my professional training but also in my lived experiences and my ongoing commitment to personal growth and emotional healing. I don't believe healing is about fixing ourselves or becoming someone else. I believe it's about remembering who we are beneath the fears, expectations, and patterns we've accumulated along the way. Almost 10 years after beginning this journey, I'm still learning, unlearning and discovering. And perhaps the greatest lesson I've received is that the peace, love, and belonging we spend so much of our lives searching for outside ourselves are qualities we can learn to cultivate within. My intention is to create safe, nurturing spaces where others feel empowered to explore their inner world, embrace their humanity and begin their own journey of coming home to themselves.
With Love & Light,,
Celeste
Details of this retreat
# A Transformational Plant Medicine Retreat
### Intimate Small Groups · 3 to 8 Participants
**At the foot of the active Arenal Volcano, in the heart of Costa Rica's singing rainforest.**
## The Retreat Experience
We offer a 6-day / 5-night retreat experience, including two carefully prepared and therapeutically supported plant medicine sessions.
The natural environment surrounding Lake Arenal and the majestic Arenal Volcano provides the setting for this deep journey of self-awareness, personal exploration, and transformation.
Our retreats take place in a safe, supportive, and professional environment. We welcome people navigating a diverse range of life situations, including major life decisions, depression, addictions, PTSD, cancer, fibromyalgia, trauma, abuse, and mood disorders, among others.
Every participant's circumstances and needs are carefully considered during our screening and application process, allowing us to offer individual attention and appropriate support.
For participants who wish to receive additional guidance, we offer an extended preparation and integration process:
- **Before the retreat:** One weekly video call during the two weeks preceding the retreat, supporting preparation and answering questions.
- **After the retreat:** One weekly video call during the two weeks following the retreat, supporting post-retreat integration.
This creates a five-week journey of preparation, retreat experience, and integration, with four individual video calls.
## A Journey of Transformation
Through integration sessions, conscious Satsangs, drawing, NLP-based approaches, deep breathwork, soul-healing sessions, immersive outdoor experiences in nature, and the plant medicine ceremonies, participants are invited to explore the belief systems and inner patterns that shape their experience of life.
This combination of experiences and ongoing support offers an opportunity to better understand what has brought each participant to this particular moment of their life journey, and to explore the possibilities emerging through personal transformation and transition.
## Remembering the Magic of Life
At a time when so many people seem to want more and more, faster and faster, we invite you to rediscover the beauty of slowing down.
To pay attention to the details.
To reconnect with the Magic of Life that we knew as children, when the mind and its fears had not yet taken control of our everyday experience.
We return to a deep connection with Nature and with our own authentic human nature — reconnecting with the sources of joy, health, vitality, and Life Force.
**To See and to Be Seen is profoundly powerful, transformative, and healing.**
And finally, we remember something very simple:
**Life is the Bliss.**
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# Admission Process
The admission process begins with the payment of a 14% deposit through Retreat Guru.
Following receipt of the deposit:
1. We will send you an application and screening form to complete.
2. We will schedule a video call for a Plant Medicine Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions, share your circumstances, and learn more about the process.
3. We will then proceed with the application review and admission decision.
**Important:** Payment of the deposit does not automatically confirm admission.
Participation is confirmed only after Blue Butterfly Center has reviewed and accepted the application.
If an applicant is not accepted, Retreat Guru will refund the 14% deposit.
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# Medical & Psychological Considerations
Our retreats are designed to support personal exploration, self-awareness, and inner transformation. However, they are not a substitute for medical diagnosis, medical treatment, psychotherapy, or psychiatric care.
Plant medicine experiences may not be appropriate for everyone and can involve physical and psychological risks.
All participants must disclose relevant medical and psychological conditions, as well as current medications, during the screening and application process. Additional medical consultation or clearance may be required before acceptance.
Participants should not discontinue prescribed medication or modify any medical treatment in preparation for the retreat without consulting their qualified healthcare professional.
Blue Butterfly Center reserves the right to decline an application whenever participation may present an unacceptable risk to the individual or the group.
Our priority is the safety, well-being, and appropriate support of every participant.
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# Cancellation & Refund Policy
### Blue Butterfly Center
The following cancellation and refund conditions apply:
| Cancellation notice | Refund |
|---|---:|
| 3 months and 1 day or more before the retreat date | 90% |
| From 2 months and 1 day up to 3 months before the retreat date | 50% |
| From 15 days up to 2 months before the retreat date | 25% |
| 14 days or less before the retreat date | No refund |
**Rescheduling:** Blue Butterfly Center always offers participants the possibility of rescheduling their retreat, subject to availability.
**Price adjustments:** Prices may be adjusted throughout the year according to changing costs and seasonal pricing.
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# Practical Information
**Arrival:** We ask all participants to arrive at the retreat location between **4:00 pm and 6:00 pm on the first day**.
This allows everyone to settle in, become familiar with the surroundings, and begin the retreat experience together.
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