“Some of us have discussed conscious, servant and mindful leadership principals. I am excited to bring our CEOs together to fully embrace these principals, and more intentionally bring them into the workplace” -Mark Grovic

ITINERARY SUMMARY:

Arrive in San Jose, CR (SJO) Anytime March 4, 2024. 

Depart March 8th or 9th, 2024

4 Day Retreat Includes:

• Hotel in San Jose for first night.
• Transportation to and from San Jose to Rio Chirripo Lodge
• Mindful Leadership Workshops with New Markets' CEOs and Advisors
• Daily Yoga/Meditation
• Daily Meals and Exquisite Lodging at Retreat Center
• Option to Stay on Friday for a trip to the Beach/Surfing/Waterfall Hike 

Stay after or arrive early. We can help with planning.

Prior to our time in Costa Rica, we will convene virtually 5 times to build the foundations of a mindful leadership practice. Experiential learning practices develop and sustain self-awareness, focus, creativity, listening, atunement, relationships, teamwork, insight, balance, influence, vision, grit and a growth mindset. 13 Leadership Trait Workbooks guide employees & colleagues to deepen their personal practice. Our innovative leading consciously programs are designed to be the next step or progression in one's meditation practice. 

We offer tangible action steps that help you: 

• Lead your team
• Take a pause
• Apply meditation wisdom 

Using language that resonates within an organization’s culture, Meditation4Leadership teaches participants to develop their own powers of observation through the practice of meditation to increase focus, learn to respond instead of react and gain greater access to inner creativity and wisdom. Organizations benefit from helping their employees develop these improved leadership skills. More effective leaders create more effective organizations. 

A TRANSFORMATIONAL 5-PART WELLNESS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP 

EACH VIRTUAL SESSION INCLUDES RELEVANT MEDITATION PRACTICE 

1 MINDFULNESS, MEDITATION AND LEADERSHIP

• Improve Your Meditation Practice 
• Understand the nature of thought 
• Practice: Just Be meditation 

2 BUILDING AWARENESS

Increases the Ability to be Present 

• Conscious Leadership the 15 Commitments Book
• Become more self-aware 
• Enhance attention span 
• Unleash creativity 
• Practice: Breath and concentration meditations 

3 MAKING CONNECTIONS 

Expand Relationship Development Skills 

• Servant Leadership Book Robert Greenleaf Book
• Listen with full attention 
• Develop empathy and
  attunement with others 
• Build teamwork 
• Practice: Loving, kindness and gratitude meditations
   

4 MAINTAINING PERSPECTIVE 

Regain Balance & Access Wisdom 

• The Art of Leadership Book Max Depree
• Reduce Stress 
• Keep calm amidst the chaos
• Improve decision making 
• Practice: Mantra meditation 

5 ACHIEVING POTENTIAL 

Become the Best Version of Yourself 

• Focus on opportunities 
• Develop grit 
• Pursue a growth mindset 
• Practice: Guided Journey meditation 

Become the best version of yourself by enhancing your leadership skills through meditation and mindfulness 

MEDITATION 4 LEADERSHIP is a nonprofit organization on a mission to communicate the broad range of benefits of meditation practice and to teach the art of meditation through a series of innovative programs designed for business, nonprofit and community organizations. 

Lisa joined Meditation4Leadership soon after its founding and became our first Chief Meditation Officer.  Lisa followed her 20 year career as a school teacher by becoming a certified yoga teacher and then teacher of teachers.   Lisa has led our content team to develop and present engaging, innovative programs organized using the four core pillars, presented live in the office, virtually and at corporate retreats including: Effective Leadership, Mindful Educator, and Conscious Leadership.   Lisa has also trained our other program facilitation and meditation mentors, each of whom had previously completed a meditation or yoga teacher training program.

Welcome to the mountains of Costa Rica! Here at the rustic luxury of Rio Chirripo Lodge you will find stunning views of mountain peaks, a bustling river and a virgin rainforest. Gaze at exotic birds from your room, take in the sounds of the river, sun bathe by the pool or relax in the wood-fired hot tub. Did we mention a massage room that overlooks the river? Or delicious healthy meals including an abundance of organic vegetables, juicy tropical fruits, homebaked breads and some fresh fish—all crafted to delight the palate and the senses?

The cozy, spacious rooms all have en-suite bathrooms and private balconies overlooking the valley below. Adorned with ceramic tiles and gorgeous linens, the adobe structures are nestled among immaculately manicured flower beds and organic vegetable gardens. The grounds include a full-size heated swimming pool with sun deck and a hot tub, plus the "Rancho"—a communal area with built-in sofas, rocking chairs and an open fireplace for cool nights. The lovely open-air dining room floods with sunlight in the morning at breakfast, and offers breathtaking views of the mountain peaks. 

The yoga studio—fully equipped with mats, blocks and straps—is an enclosed temple-like structure with a high vaulted ceiling and a fireplace to create a magical, serene environment for your yoga practice.

Hikes and activities will be led and coordinated by our retreat partners, Angus and Tania of Chirriposa Retreats. These activities—all listed below—are included in the cost of your retreat. Other activities may be arranged for additional cost, including extra outings or massages and facials.

We are excited to have CHIRRIPOSA RETREATS on board for this event. Angus and Tania have been organizing and facilitating wellness retreats in Costa Rica and across Europe for over 15 years. Together, they’re a great team and we hope you will enjoy their fun, positive, Costa Rican vibe! They will accompany us on our adventure, taking care of all the fine details, including local travel and accommodation, starting with our 4* lodging for our first night in San Jose.