In these pandemic times with waves of uncertainty and circumstances to navigate, it is so critical to take time to retreat.

Retreats generate the power for something positive or transformational to emerge. As we say ‘yes’ to unplugging from our daily responsibilities, technology, and work, we have the opportunity to begin a new cycle that regenerates health and radiance at the cellular level.

The topic of beauty has been a thread within my teaching practice for at least 13 years. I was first inspired from the book “Notes on the Need for Beauty” by J. Ruth Gendler. This book helped me see and feel beauty through new eyes and discover how my inner beauty critic was excessively draining my energy. At that moment I was ready to change my habits, points of view and instead engage in deeper levels of forgiveness, empowering rituals and encourage new positive mantras. I have found WildCore to be that place of refuge or sacred space to do this deep work that extends as a thread into most women and their self-image. Dancing, sweeping energy, beginning again and forgiveness have been my greatest allies and I want to share them with you!

Your Wild Beauty Retreat is designed for women ready to walk, dance and live a lifestyle rooted in their wild beauty. We will open our senses to beauty as energy, discover how our sight may lead us to insight, reveal our ugliness and unveil the wild and beautiful goddess within. 

Each day will begin with a morning ritual, which will vary from meditation, breathwork or free movement. There will be a session that blends yoga, dance, journaling and sharing before lunch with the whole afternoon off to play. We will gather again in late afternoon to integrate with art, ritual, and creative expression. This retreat will include a sweat lodge and cacao ceremony provided by the retreat center’s staff, along with side adventures and time to relax & integrate.

I am happy to announce my guest teacher Titina vanHoorn will be joining us and her expertise in leading Shamanic Breath-work, Journeys and Personal Sessions.

Here is a brief description of what Titina offers:

Breath work meditation

This is an active form of meditation that uses breath, similar to kundalini yoga, for greater vitality in your system through the chakras. It is a practice that allows one to, not only clear any stagnant energy in your field, but bring in greater clarity of thought and a connection to your higher wisdom.

Throughout the week, I will offer this approximately 30-minute meditation, with a variety of different ways to use this as a practice and intention-setting tool in your life. 

Shamanic Energy Session

If you have any issues that you feel are limiting your life, this Shamanic session will assist you in clearing beyond what you are conscious of, in order to open the way for greater ease and healing in your life. I work with unconscious beliefs, ancestral and karmic lines, as well as accessing your purpose and higher potential. Most clients report immediately feeling lighter after the session, with a new perspective on what has limited them. I then support you in anchoring this energetic shift for lasting change in your life. 

Casa CobAnanda is located 3.5 hours from the Guatemala City Airport "Aurora" (Airport Code: GUA). The primary ways to arrive are by private car or by public transport. Both options are detailed below with approximate prices in Dollars and in the local currency "Quetzales".

Public Transport:

1. Airport - Antigua ($10us / Q75)
   
   Shuttles leave every 20-30 minutes from the airport to Antigua and can be found just outside the terminal.
   Duration: 45-60 minutes.
   
   
2. Antigua - Panajachel ($10us / Q75)
   Every hotel in Antigua also acts as a tour agency and can book shuttle service to the lake. Shuttles leave at 9am and 2pm.
   Duration: 2.5 hours.
   
   
3. Panajachel - Tzununa ($3us / Q20)
   Boats leave Panajachel approximately every 15 minutes from early in the morning until 7pm. Let the people at the dock know that you want to go to Tzununa and they'll help you find the right boat.
   
   
4. Tzununa Dock - Casa CobAnanda ($2us / Q15)
   At the dock you will find TucTuc drivers. Ask any driver to take you to "Casa de Coby" and they'll drop you off at a forested path that leads to our house.

Private Car:

1. Arrange a private car by filling out the form. Please reach out to Brietta for form.
2. As you exit the airport, a driver will be awaiting your arrival with a sign with your name.
3. If you are delayed for any reason, please contact Coby (WhatsApp: +1 858 751-9584) as soon as possible so he can notify your driver.
   
   Duration: 3.5 hours
   Cost: $125us / Q950

Traveling to semi remote villages in Guatemala during a pandemic was a huge concern. I made sure to reach out to the retreat owners to get an idea of how the virus has been in their area. It seems that they spiked about 4 months ago and do rely on tourism for their economy, so they are happy to have travelers coming through.

I am asking each participant to be fully vaccinated and have a negative Covid test within 72 hours of departing the U.S. to travel to Guatemala for the retreat. 

My intention is to create a safe and healthy space. All of our activities within this retreat will be held outdoors. 

If you need to cancel for an unexpected reason and you have paid the $300 deposit you will receive:

Cancelled by January 31st: $275 ($25 service fee)

Cancelled by February 15th: $200 ($100 service fee)

Cancelled by March 1st: No refund of deposit ($300)

Cancelled by March 5th: Only 20% of your trip total cost will be refunded

BREAKFASTS: We alternate between Oatmeal with fruit and granola, Pancakes with oatmeal, fruit, homemade jam and peanut butter and an egg dish with roasted veggies and guacamole.

LUNCH: Kitchari every day! Garnished with cilantro, lime and avocado.

DINNER: Veggie Burgers with French Fries and Salad; Tempe Bangers and Mash Potatoes with Broccoli and mushroom gravy; Rice Noodles with Tempe, Veggies and a Curry Sauce (or Peanut Sauce); Roasted Veggie Salad Bar; Taco Bar with Beans, Rice, Veggies, Guacamole and local handmade tortillas; Garden Fresh Pesto Pasta with Parmesan Cheese and Salad 

If you are food sensitive to anything listed above, please reach out and we can make sure the chef knows about your limitations. 

Casa Cabananda asks that everyone arrives no earlier than 2:00 pm on this day. We can all get settled in our rooms, have dinner together and meet on the movement platform at 7:00 pm.

I know some of you love to have an outline of what each day will look like, which I totally get!! Here is the outline.

7:30-8:30 am Morning Ritual --Meet each morning with our tea/coffee for either breathwork, meditation or free movement (gently guided)

8:45-9:45 am Breakfast

10:00 am - 1:00 pm Movement, Journaling, Sharing

1:00-4:00 pm Lunch and Free Time

4:30-6:00 pm Journeys, Art Integration, Sweat Lodge, Ceremonies

We will have one afternoon off for those that seek adventure or want to chill out all afternoon. 

Closing Ceremony on Saturday evening--Fire side!!

Casa Cobananda asks that we all check out by 11:00 am 

So we will have our closing ceremony on Saturday evening, so we can pack up easily and be onto our next adventure.