Playa Platanares conocida como Playa Preciosa a 4 kmts del aeropuerto de Puerto Jimenez, Puntarenas Province, Puerto Jiménez, 60702, Costa Rica
Up to 25 in group
December 28, 2024 - January 4, 2025
About this Retreat
MSc in Public Health, NBC-HWC, RYT 500, Ayurvedic Practitioner, MA (HONS)
The driving force behind Nereus Retreats, New York-born Jen is a nutritionist and health coach with an international client practice. Having trained as an Ayurvedic practitioner in India, and with extensive qualifications in functional medicine nutrition, she has worked as a health supportive chef, health educator and yoga teacher, and holds an MSc in public health. She also holds a master’s degree in medieval history from the University of St Andrews, which provides a strong foundation in hermetic philosophy and mythology, and, as with Jen’s study of the Vedas and Vedic philosophy, attests to a lifelong curiosity about the role of spirit and spirituality.
Jen first turned to yoga in 2005, after a back injury stopped her in her tracks, but it wasn’t until she moved from the US to Costa Rica in 2010 that her practice began to evolve into something more than a physical experience. With the dramatic lifestyle change and natural abundance having created time and space for this transition, Jen developed a new understanding of the vital role balance plays in living well.
Known for her legendary entertaining – think best-in-class tacos tweaked to suit all dietaries, and the sunniest, most unputdownable pineapple upside down cake anywhere – Jen is a passionate believer in, and enabler of, life-changing transformation.
BA, LMT, ERYT 500, YACEP, Pelvic Floor YTT
When, at the age of five, Suzanne instinctively laid her hands on a schoolteacher’s troubled neck and shoulders, becoming aware of the profound power of therapeutic touch, it was the first step in a lifelong journey in bodywork and movement that has seen her marry hard anatomy and spirituality to astonishing effect.
A practioner of yoga since her teens, she has both learned and taught internationally, in destinations spanning Tennessee to Costa Rica; India to the mythology-steeped Greek island of Crete, delving deep into philosophy and practice with esteemed leaders in their fields. Having gone on to complete her teacher training at Yoga Source through Asheville Yoga Center, and earned a degree in Neuromuscular Therapy in Colorado, she is trained in areas including craniosacral therapy, structural work, hypermobility, Iyengar and Ashtanga yoga. Suzanne, who has navigated the challenges of two hip replacements, also founded Empowered Pelvis—a pioneering eight-week program dedicated to enhancing pelvic floor health, fueled by her deep curiosity and understanding of the pelvis.
For Suzanne, who helms the spa at Nereus and leads retreats and yoga trainings, yoga and anatomy are not just interests but the essence of her life’s purpose, blending self-discovery with her childhood dreams of being Indiana Jones. This realization has transformed her approach, turning personal revelations into teachings that enrich her and those of others. These passions form the foundation of her practice, merging into a continuous journey of growth and mutual enrichment.
Details of this retreat
A SEVEN-DAY NEW YEAR’S RETREAT USHERING IN LASTING POSITIVE CHANGE
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old,
but on building the new” – Socrates
How do you plan to “build the new” in 2025?
Don’t just restore factory settings but upgrade your whole system on the seven-day New Days, New Ways retreat, a transformational journey encompassing yoga, meditation, bodywork and three health-supportive meals every day, all while immersed in nature in the wild coastal jungle of Costa Rica’s intensely biodiverse Osa Peninsula.
As the year draws to a close, the holiday season can intensify life's frenetic pace, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and physically and mentally depleted. The demands and obligations accompanying this time can drain our energy and leave us yearning for a much-needed reprieve. Join us and embark on a journey of reconnection amidst the serene beauty of nature, where the soothing ocean waves and vibrant jungle melodies guide you back to yourself. Enjoy this opportunity to unwind, reflect, and rekindle your fire, embracing a journey of self-renewal and connection that is sure to leave a lasting impact on your year ahead.
This retreat is for you if you want to:
Rekindle your fire, find clarity and cultivate a renewed sense of self as you step into the new year
Deepen your yoga practice, with daily morning and afternoon classes
Eat three vibrant, health-optimizing meals every day
Learn about how to use food to support vibrant health, with a teacher who eschews a one-size-fits-all approach in favor of individualized health-optimizing solutions
Learn the art of self-care through a rejuvenating myofascial workshop
Benefit from a menu of spa offerings and bodywork sessions
Reconnect with nature on optional excursions that include kayaking through the mangroves and horseback rides along the beach
Enjoy an unforgettable NYE celebration featuring a spectacular fireworks display
What will we do at this retreat?
Daily morning and evening yoga
Vibrant meals prepared in a health supportive kitchen
Nutrition class - no one size fits all to diet for supporting health
Discover the art of self-care through a rejuvenating myofascial release workshop.
Appreciate the healing power of nature through optional excursions such as kayaking through the mangroves and guided tours on horseback across golden-sand beaches
Menu of spa offerings/body work.
Enjoy as much or as little as you want.
Secure your spot now and get ready to embrace your best year yet.
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates
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