You will need to book a flight from where to live to "Santa Marta, Colombia." Many flights go to Bogota first. You can then get a hopper flight to Santa Marta or book directly to Santa Marta. We have a private hotel company that will be picking people up from the airport at 9 am on December 13th. They will also be dropping people off at the airport on December 16th at approximately 12pm. Make sure that your departing flight is 2pm or later on December 16th. The pick up and drop off at the airport is included in the investment of this retreat. Flights are not included in the investment of this retreat. Call +1 719-888-2228 if you would like support in choosing your flights to Iquitos & home.

Yes, the location of the retreat is very safe and has a low crime rate (especially being away from big cities. People don't recommend traveling alone or being out at night in Bogota, Colombia. So we don't recommend staying there. Staying in Santa Marta or Minca before is recommended. International travelers come to Minca and this retreat location every day. While that may be the case, it's important to always be mindful and safe.  We will drink bottled water while traveling there to minimize risk for possible sicknesses due to water. We will safe filtered water available at the retreat center.

All meals are included during the retreat. The accommodation for the stay at the ecolodge is included in the retreat. Breathwork, leadership, and personal growth activities is included in the retreat. Things that are not included in the investment of the retreat include snacks, bug spray, and your flight. Included in this retreat is also a group integration follow up zoom call to integrate the retreat together and to create an action plan for your life with your new breakthroughs. You will also get 4 weeks of LIVE online breathwork classes after the retreat included in the investment.

The main style of breathwork that we lead is Circular Connected Breath/ Holotropic Breathwork. This is done laying down for about an hour, breathing in and out through the mouth in a circular connected way. 

If you have any of the following contraindications, you may still join but we will ask that you breathe in and out through the nose; as that will be better suited for you. 

The contraindications for open-mouth circular connected breath are the following:

• History of epilepsy or seizures
  Breathwork should not be down while on altering substances like drugs or alcohol
• Bipolar disorder or schizophrenia
• Pregnancy
• Serious eye issues such as detached retina or glaucoma
• High blood pressure that is not controlled with medication
• Prescription use of blood thinners such as coumadin
• Hospitalization for emotional crisis or a series psychiatric condition within the last 10 years
• History of strokes
• Osteoporosis (where tremors, movement, or shaking in the body could cause physical issues)
• Recent surgeries
• Heavy doses of medication

Note: If you have asthma, you may still do breathwork. We just recommend that you have your inhaler with you.

Breathwork is a powerful modality to release trauma in the body. It can often stir up traumas in the body to be released. For many people, it is common that during the breathwork, they remember past traumas and are able to process them or see them from a newfound healing perspective.

Ultimately, you know yourself best. If you are in the middle of something that is very traumatic for you right now–I would suggest not practicing breathwork and going to a therapist first. Breathwork may be a good fit for you to integrate what you uncover with a therapist later once you are no longer in the middle of a severe emotionally traumatic event. 

If you are concerned about what breathwork may bring up for you on an emotional level, I recommend doing your first session breathing in through the nose and out through the nose in a circular connected conscious way and seeing how that goes for you. 

As always, you are in control of your journey. At any point in your journey, you may slow down the pace of the active breath, return to your natural breathing, or lengthen your exhales. Within 5-10 minutes of breathing normally again, all sensations that you are experiencing will mellow out.

Our retreat venue is a fully immersed in nature experience--think "glamping." There are world-class chefs and there will be incredible food. 

The rooms are shared rooms that have a mix of king beds, bunk beds, etc. All of the rooms are glamping domes that have a beautiful view from the mountains, world-class sunsets, and the sound of birds singing you good-morning. 

It is NOT accessible for everyone. You must be physically fit and healthy enough to hike. There are stone steps that go from the main area to the rooms. If you are not physically able to hike due to injuries or disabilities, unfortunately this would not be suitable for you.

There are no cancelations or refunds. We recommend getting a travel insurance plan that will cover your investment if you do get sick and cannot attend due to unforeseen circumstances. We can give you a credit you to put towards one of our approved courses if that does happen. And you can also gift your spot to someone else if they would be a good fit for the retreat.