Ultimate Liberation
A Women’s Healing Retreat
July 1st – July 7th, 2024
Liberate your mind, body and spirit and unlock new levels of awareness by healing personal and ancestral trauma that holds you back from embodying your most authentic empowered self. Release emotional baggage and physical toxins that dim your radiance and overall health. Heal and reset your nervous system with a variety of transformative practices you can take home.
Join us for an extremely special and intimate women’s retreat incorporating ecstatic dance, vinyasa yoga, pilates, myofascial release, meditation, powerful trauma healing sessions, crystal bowl sound baths, and organic plant based cuisine, set amongst the pristine beaches and rainforest of Uvita, Costa Rica.
Amber designed this unique program to help women reclaim their power, return to wholeness, and learn to love their bodies inside and out. You will align, open and strengthen your body, focus and clear your mind, awaken your spirit, connect with like hearted women, and have a ton of fun along the way in stunning environments.
Our phenomenal medicine woman, Lydia, is a powerful curandera from the Peruvian Shipibo lineage with 20+ years of experience. Every guest will receive a 1:1 deeply healing ancestral and personal trauma clearing session with her. Please note, ayahuasca will not be served on this retreat. Sacred plant medicine is not required for her life changing energy work.
Space is limited to 10 guests max and by application only. We have a thorough screening process to ensure everyone is in proper health for this unique journey. Once registered all guests will receive a welcome packet and shuttle confirmations. Advanced application and booking is required to ensure a five star experience for all guests.
What’s Included
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6 Nights Private or Shared Accommodation
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3 Organic Plant Based Meals Daily
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1:1 Healing Session & Group Activation with Lydia
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Daily Yoga, Pilates & Myofascial Release with Amber
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Yoga Nidra & Sound Healing Sessions with Tish
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Sunset Ecstatic Dances with Amber
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Day Adventures to Uvita’s Waterfalls & Beaches
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Integration Coaching & Hape Ceremony
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Dietary Guidelines & Welcome Packet
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Ground Transport to & from San Jose International Airport
Rave Reviews
It’s pure joy to watch our guests peel back the layers, release their stress, reconnect with themselves and nature. To get out of their heads and into their bodies. Away from the computer screens, into the jungle and ocean. To escape the 9–5 standard grind and experience a new way of being. To remember that they have the choice to take the best care of their mind, body and spirit every moment. Costa Rica makes this process effortless due to the slower pace, community based culture, exquisite natural beauty, and tranquil high vibes. Prioritizing health, happiness, and self growth is essential to your success in all aspects of your life. Below are just a few of the testimonials from our past wellness retreats and plant medicine ceremonies.
“Amber creates the most magical and transformative retreats! This was my third retreat with her. Her years of service and experience leading medicine retreats speaks volumes. I’ve sat in many ceremonies over the years, but Amber’s attention to setting the perfect environment, preparing us properly, and coaching us through integration is stellar. I’ll be back VERY soon!”
– Jackie from San Francisco
“Since the retreat and sacred plant medicine ceremonies, I’m functioning at optimal levels every day. I don’t get stressed out. My mind has also slowed down so much that I feel as if I’m actually living my life for the first time in 34 years! All of this with an even greater connection to mother nature too! It’s unbelievable! I will return for more insights and revelations. Thank you SO much for this life changing experience!”
– Rourke from Atlanta
Retreat Schedule
Day 1
2pm – 4pm Check In to Casa De Las Diosas
6pm Welcome Dinner & Intention Setting
7pm Group SIBA Activation with Lydia
Day 2
6:45am Meditation with Amber
7am Breakfast
8:00am Depart for Day Adventure
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Healing Sessions with Lydia
4:30pm Vinyasa Yoga & Ecstatic Dance with Amber
6:00pm Dinner
Day 3
6:45am Meditation with Amber
7am Breakfast
9am Slow Burn Yoga with Amber
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Healing Sessions with Lydia
4:30pm Yoga Nidra & Sound Healing with Tish
6pm Dinner
Day 4
6:45am Meditation with Amber
7am Breakfast
8am Depart for Day Excursion
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Healing Sessions with Lydia
4:30pm Vinyasa Yoga & Ecstatic Dance with Amber
6pm Dinner
Day 5
6:45am Meditation with Amber
7am Breakfast
9am Pilates Mat & Myofascial Release with Amber
12pm Lunch
1pm Healing Sessions with Lydia
4:30pm Yoga Nidra & Sound Healing with Tish
6pm Dinner
7:30pm New Moon Circle & Hape Ceremony
Day 6
6:45am Meditation with Amber
7am Breakfast
8am Depart for Day Excursions
12pm Lunch
1pm Healing Sessions with Lydia
4pm Integration Workshop
5pm Vinyasa Yoga & Ecstatic Dance with Amber
6pm Dinner
Day 7
7am Yoga & Meditation with Amber
8am Breakfast
10am Depart Casa De Las Diosas
Please Note: Lydia will work with two guests per day in the afternoon between 1-4pm. The rest of the group has free time to enjoy at the house.
*We reserve the right to adjust this schedule based on weather and other incidentals*
Meet Your Guides
Lydia, Thunder Buffalo Woman, is a powerful maestra with 20+ years of experience working with and serving Ayahuasca. She was initiated in the ancient Shipibo/Conibo tradition in 2000 in the Peruvian Amazon and began her extensive training to ultimately serve medicine.
In 2008, within her rigorous training and dieting of master plants she developed her own crystal technology called SIBA. She began to weave her healing SIBA technology with her medicine work over the next 5 years. In 2013 she became the highest level curandera in the Ayahuasca tradition.
Lydia is an “energy surgeon” who specializes in treating severe mental and physical health conditions that are a result of personal or generational traumas, inherited from ancestors and past lives. She provides personalized treatment for each retreat guest during her 1:1 energy sessions.
The treatments are deep and relieve many pains on the physical, emotional and psychological level. Her icaros (chants/channeled songs), sacred light language and music guide the journey with joy and security into the many realms of your inner temple.
Lydia is the most experienced and powerful curandera that Amber has worked with in the last decade. She is elated to feature her incredible, mind blowing healing work within this special retreat.
Daily Classes
Amber Sears
Amber’s daily yoga, pilates, myofascial release and ecstatic dance classes are woven with uplifting meditation, imagery, and visualizations. She brings an energetic, creative, fun and fluid approach to all classes.
Focus on breath, precision, and mindfulness, infuse each class. Building a balanced, toned and pain free body while challenging the mind with breath and body coordination, dynamics, balance and grace is her forte.
Amber uses everything in her extensive tool kit of pilates, yoga, breathwork, meditation, myofascial release and dance techniques to keep her students moving one exercise to the next while weaving in cues and corrections. She loves to see the positive changes of strength, flexibility and awareness in her students.
Classes are intentionally planned to match the energy of the group and the flow of the retreat. All classes are designed to fully support your healing process and all levels are encouraged and welcome. She offers levels and modifications for all guests. Amber has been teaching movement for 20 years around the globe.
Tish Steenkamp
Originally from South Africa, Tish has found her sanctuary in Costa Rica for the past 9 years, crafting a life that revolves around her dreams. During this time, she has passionately curated transformative retreat experiences, health and wellness immersions, and conscious events designed for awakening and healing.
Tish’s dedication lies in serving humanity, she serves as a bridge for those answering the call to pave the way for a new Earth. Drawing on her diverse experiences, Tish brings forth a unique blend of offerings aimed at transcending blocks, balancing energy, and activating a healthy mind.
In her repertoire of holistic practices, Tish boasts extensive experience in sound healing, guiding individuals through the therapeutic vibrations that promote relaxation and healing. She also offers expertise in Yoga Nidra, facilitating deep states of conscious relaxation to foster inner peace and rejuvenation.
Additionally, Tish integrates the ancient art of medical qigong into her toolkit, enhancing overall well-being through the cultivation and balance of vital life energy.
Organic Plant Based Cuisine
Enjoy delicious plant based cuisine prepared and served by our personal chef. Plant based nutrition, especially when preparing for deep healing processes, is key to boosting the quality of your experience.
We only use the highest quality, locally grown, organic produce and super foods to create scrumptious dishes.
Sip on green juice, fresh coconut water, superfood smoothies, herbal teas, and savory soups. Munch rainbow salads, wraps, quinoa bowls, veggie sushi, gluten free sprouted bread and more. Your taste buds will enjoy the food as much as your belly.
Amber strongly believes from her 15 years of experience producing transformative retreats that it’s super impactful to eat clean and nutrient dense food to support detox and heal deeply on a cellular level.
Please note: Coffee and caffeinated teas will not be served on this retreat. To support the detox process and nervous system we highly encourage you to ween yourself off caffeine and processed sugar before you arrive in Costa Rica. This will ensure you don’t go through withdrawal symptoms while on retreat.
Casa De Las Diosas
Casa De Las Diosas is an exclusive luxury villa poised in the lush rainforest above the famous Playa Hermosa in Uvita. It boasts breath taking views of the Pacific ocean, surrounding rainforest and the legendary Whale’s Tail beach. This meticulously designed villa has the luxury feel of a boutique hotel, but with all the home comforts you could dream up.
Amenities include a 22 meter infinity pool and jacuzzi, fast fiber optic internet, a dedicated game room, and fully equipped air conditioned gym with weights and cardio equipment. The stunning open air floating yoga shala has 180 degree magnificent ocean views. The best waterfalls, surfing, whale-watching, and beaches are within 5-10 mins drive.
Private and shared rooms are available. All private rooms have ensuite bathrooms. See room details below for pricing.
Pricing & Details
All inclusive price ranges from $4,900 – $6,000 depending on your choice of accommodation.
Shared 4 Twin Bed Dorm with Shared Bath: $4,900 (4 guests per room) TWO LEFT
Shared Queen Bunk Bed Suite with Private Bath: $5,300 (2 guests per room) ONE LEFT
Private King Bed Suite with Shared Bath: $5,500 (1 guest per room) SOLD OUT
Private King Bed Suite with Private Bath: $5,700 (1 guest per room. 2 rooms available of this kind) SOLD OUT
Primary King Bed Suite with Private Bath: $6,000 (1 guest per room) SOLD OUT
$2,000 non refundable deposit is required to hold your space. See cancellation policy below.
Arrivals and Departures: Uvita is a 4 hr drive from San Jose International Airport. Once your dates with us are confirmed you’ll need to book your flight to land on June 30th, 2024. All guests will be picked up on the morning of July 1st at 10am from their hotels near the airport. We recommend two different hotels for easy pick up. You will receive a welcome kit upon registration with all of those details.
Check-In at Casa De Las Diosas begins at 2pm on July 1st, 2024. Check-Out is 10am on July 7th, 2024.
Cancellation Policy: $2,000 non-refundable deposit is due upfront for booking. Remaining balance payment is due no later than June 1st, 2024. If final payment is not made by this date, EpicSelf reserves the right to cancel your reservation and book another guest. All payments are non refundable once made, but are transferrable to a future retreat if a personal or family medical emergency arises.
Price Includes: Six nights accommodation, 3 meals per day, transport to and from San Jose International airport, three day adventures, one healing session with Lydia, and everything listed on the schedule above. All guests will receive snacks and drinks upon checking into retreat house on July 1st as well as dinner. All guests receive breakfast before they depart on July 7th.
Not included in package price: Your flight to and from San Jose International Airport and your hotel stay on June 30th in San Jose. The EpicSelf staff will assist you with all logistics and planning once you register. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. We are happy to assist.
