Join us at the Leaves and Lizards Retreat Center in La Fortuna, Costa Rica for a life-changing week of yoga, self-discovery and partnership with your own horse. There’s no need to be a horse lover or have prior riding experience. Just bring your curiosity, and an open mind and heart. Equine-facilitated experiential learning is a method of connecting with these special horses to ultimately connect better with yourself and harness your inner strength, balance and power.
You’ll wake up each morning in a comfortable bungalow with the sun illuminating the stunning Arenal Volcano. Immerse yourself in nature with daily guided yoga practice, soak in a mineral hot springs, enjoy delicious healthy meals, and of course bond with your own personal horse partner. Through specially designed exercises and coaching sessions, you’ll leave feeling more grounded, rejuvenated and empowered to live life at a higher vibration as your authentic self.
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In our everyday lives, we hope to learn about ourselves in bits and pieces. We try to grow in small ways hoping they’ll add up, eventually, to something bigger, something meaningful. But imagine doing all this in one week. "Retreat Participant"
What is the process? It’s hard to describe because it’s an evolution, different for each person. From there a friendship evolves through exercises, rides, coaching, and social experiences. Your horse lovingly gives you what you need and, in turn, requires that you shed what you do not.
"Retreat Participant"
Eric Kolesar founded Higher Living Now to empower people to become their most authentic selves through a greater balance of the mind and body. With over 15 years experience in the wellness industry, Eric is a 500-hour certified yoga instructor, mindfulness coach, and Reiki Master. He facilitates retreats, workshops and trainings around the world-and is particularly excited to harness the power of these deeply intuitive horses to help others find growth and self-empowerment.
When I had my first experiential session with a horse at Leaves and Lizards, I was blown away by how quickly my horse sized up my strengths and weaknesses, and how much she gracefully taught me about myself in the span of just a few hours.
Deborah Draves Legg A 25 year career as a registered nurse prepared Deborah for the challenge of creating this healing retreat in Central America. Horses found their way into her life serendipitously after the move. Deborah is an Advanced Eponaquest Riding Focused and Power of the Herd Instructor
Sally Nilsson made the move from corporate attorney in London to a new life in Costa Rica. As a certified professional IPEC coach and Eponaquest Riding Focused and Power of the Herd Instructor, Sally partners with Deborah in designing and facilitating Eponicity retreats.
Refund Policy
Please note: a NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $500 is needed to secure your spot. You Deposit can be transferred to another trip.
Once registered, in the unfortunate event you need to cancel, we will refund your funds (less your deposit) within 30 days if you are cancelling BEFORE Dec 1st, 2018. Anything AFTER Dec 1st, 2017 we can only refund your funds if we fill that spot. We recommend that you purchase travel insurance.
3 Beds with shower in cabin.
In order to better enjoy the sounds of nature; lodging options do not have phones, television. They are situated to catch the breeze and have floor and ceiling fans. Our Lava Lizard Restaurant and Bar are where guests are welcome to use the phone for free local calls and free high speed WiFi. Lodging options are outfitted with comfortable beds, fine linens and pillows, coffee maker, microwaves, shampoo/conditioner, each has amazing views of the Arenal Volcano. Click Here for Property Map
2 Beds with shower in cabin.
In order to better enjoy the sounds of nature; lodging options do not have phones, television. They are situated to catch the breeze and have floor and ceiling fans. Our Lava Lizard Restaurant and Bar are where guests are welcome to use the phone for free local calls and free high speed WiFi. Lodging options are outfitted with comfortable beds, fine linens and pillows, coffee maker, microwaves, shampoo/conditioner, each has amazing views of the Arenal Volcano. Click Here for Property Map
In order to better enjoy the sounds of nature; lodging options do not have phones, television. They are situated to catch the breeze and have floor and ceiling fans. Our Lava Lizard Restaurant and Bar are where guests are welcome to use the phone for free local calls and free high speed WiFi. Lodging options are outfitted with comfortable beds, fine linens and pillows, coffee maker, microwaves, shampoo/conditioner, each has amazing views of the Arenal Volcano. Click Here for Property Map
Welcome Dinner
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