Let your heart drink in the Bhakti bliss at Tierra Encantada, a Costa Rican jungle paradise.
Music & Sound Healing From chanting and kirtan to being bathed in live, relaxing sounds while in restorative postures, your entire week will be filled with the soothing sound of music. Johanna’s stunning voice and guitar, Sherrie’s uplifting voice and flute, and whatever music YOU bring will fill the jungle air with joy and camaraderie.
Mantra Together, we will chant these sacred sounds of love, time capsules of consciousness that arose from the depths of devotion and spiritual practice over the millennia. Mantra, (derived from the Sanskrit “a tool for the mind,” or to “set free the mind”) tames restless thought helping you access the deep being you truly are, connected to a divine source.
Yoga In the morning, you will be led in a yoga class that encourages individual expression and flow. We’ll begin with centering and pranayama. Then we’ll explore gentle stretches followed by an asana (posture) practice which will end in savasana (our final relaxation posture). You will be encouraged to listen to the wisdom of your own body. Utmost care will be given to individual needs.
Meditation We will practice a variety of techniques for stilling, witnessing, playing with, and enjoying each passing state of mind: mantra, body scans, breath awareness, and meditation-in-motion. Each practice will be held in atmosphere of ease, fun, and joy.
Pranayama Breathing techniques shown to promote balance, vitality, and focus will be offered on a daily basis along with singing, a pranayama so natural one hardly thinks about it. From the Sanskrit Prana meaning life force or breath, and Yama or Ayama, restraint or release, pranayama allows us both the control of the life force and the surrender into the flow of that very essence.
Relaxation In addition to the bliss that surrounds you after chanting, restful time at the saltwater infinity pool, stunning sunsets, and a deep connection to nature, we will explore the practices of Restorative Yoga, Lullaby Yoga®, and Yoga Nidra. In the practice of Restorative Yoga, you will be gently guided into restorative postures with props allowing for the complete relaxation of the body in various positions.
Yoga Nidra or yogic sleep, is a guided relaxation where you have the opportunity to receive deep nourishment and rest through guided body scans, breath awareness, and imagery that can bring you into a state between sleep and wakefulness. Your entire week revolves around finding that natural state of deep relaxation beneath the habitual thoughts.
Nature Who can take their own narrow perspective too seriously when surrounded by monkeys as one walks by, or beautiful birds that take your breath away, or a stunning sunset every night right before dinner, itself an offering of nature for your well being? The presence of such powerful life force in the air you breathe can connect you to a place of sustainable energy and bliss.
About Tierra Encantada
Tierra Encantada, which translates to “Enchanted Land,” is really a special place surrounded by untouched nature, amazing ocean, mountains and Rio Montana views. Here you can really feel the energy of the Costa Rican jungle with lots of exotic birds, monkeys, plants, and trees. Tierra Encantada was built with sustainability in mind. The casitas were built using eco materials like recycled wood, hemp, sugar cane fibers, and lime. The bionest septic tank which recycles, cleans and reuses the water for irrigation, solar, and rain water collection systems is also used. Tierra Encantada grows a lot of their own food using permaculture and biodynamic principles with 100’s of fruit trees, bananas, plantains, yuca, papayas, guanabana etc. Tierra Encantada has an amazing open yoga shala, a commercial kitchen, salt water infinity pool with ocean views, and a ceremonial tipi.
Tierra Encantada inhabits one of the world’s five Blue Zones and is located in Nosara, on the Nicoya Peninsula. Blue Zones are recognized areas where people live the longest and report the highest levels of well-being.
Tierra Encantada Spa & Clinic Featuring state-of-the-art holistic treatment options, Tierra Encantada’s Spa & Clinic integrates beautifully into the already healthy lifestyle choices available to everyone who comes here. Massage therapy, ozone therapy, ozone sauna, far infrared sauna, cold plunge, acupuncture sessions, naturopathic consultation, and more are featured on the menu of revitalizing and cleansing treatments available for you to book at an additional cost.
Gourmet Vegetarian Cuisine Your stay at Tierra Encantada includes three gourmet vegetarian meals a day. As much as possible, your meals are prepared from fresh, locally-sourced, organic produce.
Saltwater Infinity Pool The environmentally friendly saltwater pool overlooks breathtaking views of the sunset, ocean, mountains, and Rio Montana.
Ceremonial Tipi The large tipi located on the property is a sweet space for sacred ceremony, meditation, and gatherings.
Yoga Shala The large circular yoga shala with yoga props offers a space for us to practice yoga, make music, and gather in community. It sits upon the mountainside with a beautiful mountain, jungle, and ocean view.
Guiones, Pelada, Ostional Beaches Tierra Encantada sits atop a mountain overlooking the the Pacific Ocean. It is about a 10-15 minute drive from Guiones and Pelada. It is close enough to enjoy a day at the beach. The beaches are considered a national refuge thus preserving the flora and fauna along the entire length. There is no construction of buildings permitted along the coastline of these beaches. This helps to protect the lush green vegetation, monkeys, turtles, birds, crabs, coconut palms, and other natural habitats.
Wireless Internet Complimentary wireless service is available throughout the property. We would, however, recommend that you take this time to “unplug” and renew your connection to yourself and the natural world around you.
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Your Accommodations at Tierra Encantada…
All accommodations are for 7 days and 7 nights and include retreat programming and all meals (meals are vegetarian and organic whenever possible).
Bali Casita
With Ocean/Tree/Mountain View
(Can Be Shared) Up to 2 People
Bali Casita was inspired by Balinese construction. It is cosy, beautiful, and made entirely of several types of Costa Rican native woods. All the trees used for this house were from fallen trees and recycled wood. This casita is facing the ocean with a partial ocean and tree view.
Amenities include:
Air conditioning & fans
Private bathroom
Outside shower
Small kitchenette with sink & mini-fridge
Toaster & coffee/tea maker
Wifi
Total cost for program, food, and housing:
Double Occupancy (for couple sharing queen bed): $ 2,444 (per person)
Single Occupancy $ 3,555 (per person)
Pochote Casita
With Ocean/Mountain View
Shared (Up to 4 People) If you do not book this as a party of 4 you will be sharing the space with others. If you want to book the whole cabin as a party of less than 4 people contact me for pricing.
These casitas were recently built using eco material. The walls are made out of hempcrete. This is made with a mixture of hemp and sugar cane fibers, lime, and water. Each casita has a beautiful loft. Enjoy breathtaking views of the ocean, mountains, and Rio Montana.
Amenities include:
Air conditioning & fans
Bathroom & shower
Option for king size (for 2) or twin beds (for 1)
Small kitchenette with sink & mini-fridge
Toaster & coffee/tea maker
Wifi
Total cost for program, food, and housing:
Shared Occupancy $ 2,444 (per person)
Carao Casita
Shared (Up to 4 People) - If you do not book this as a party of 4 you will be sharing the space with others. If you want to book the whole cabin as a party of less than 4 people contact me for pricing.
This casita was recently built and can accommodate up to 4 guest in bunk bed type accommodation.
Amenities include:
Air conditioning & fans
Bathroom & shower
Mini-fridge
Toaster & coffee/tea maker
Wifi
Total cost for program, food, and housing:
Shared Occupancy $ 2,333 (per person)
Glamping
(Can Be Shared) Up to 2 People - If you do not book this as a party of 2 or single occupancy, you will likely be sharing the space with others.
These are very comfy glamping tents set on a hardwood teak floor. Furniture includes 2 single beds or 1 king bed, table and chairs, lights, and fans.
Bathrooms are shared with the other glampers (3 tents total) and are located outside the tent. They are covered with a bamboo and palm roof structure to protect from the sun and rain. While the tents do not have kitchenettes, we do have a fully equipped commercial kitchen for all of our guests to use.
Total cost for program, food, and housing:
Double Occupancy $ 2,222 (per person)
Single Occupancy $ 3,111 (per person)
There are a VERY LIMITED number of spaces available.
Receive a $111 discount on the retreat if you book by 11/11/22
Enter the coupon code MANTRA22 at checkout to receive your early sign-up discount.
A non-refundable deposit of 1/3 of the total cost of the retreat is required to reserve your space.
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Excluded expenses:
Airfare to Costa Rica
Transportation from airport to Tierra Encantada Retreat Center
Any meals outside of Tierra Encantada
Travel insurance
Costa Rica departure tax
Additional shuttles to town and beaches
Optional excursions (e.g. horseback riding on the beach, ATV waterfall tour, surf classes, turtle tours, etc)
Spa treatments
About Your Retreat Leaders…
Johanna Beekman
CO-FOUNDER OF BHAKTI LOVE REUNION AND ARTIST LIASON.
Johanna Beekman is a yogini, a chant artist, and has served as a pollinator of Bhakti and Yoga circuits for over a decade. During the pandemic she produced an acclaimed international music video and the online One Heart festival, Mantra Sangha Health and Healing, highlighting 24 Bhakti artists, including Krishna Das & other prominent international teachers.
She also founded Shakti United USA Festival, Lullaby Yoga, and is a strong advocate for under-represented people, and is a dedicated fundraiser for children’s education in Nepal.
During her career as a touring Bhakti troubadour, she has forged friendships throughout the country with yoga studios, interfaith churches, festivals and musicians.
Her body of chant music was recently released by three time Grammy winning Be Why Records, also home to Snatam Kaur and other prominent New Age artists who create music to uplift humanity.
Sherrie Howard
Sherrie Howard is a multi-talented international kirtan artist, 1000-hour certified Kripalu yoga teacher, nature guide, sound healer, and Indiana University Jacobs School of Music trained vocalist. Thousands of guests at Miraval, Canyon Ranch, and Kripalu Center have delighted in Sherrie’s unique blend of yoga, healing, and music.
During the past few years Sherrie Howard grown and cultivated her online skills as a an online wellness entrepreneur and has successfully developed, marketed, and led five online mindfulness based programs. She currently works as the online events manager for grammy nominated chant artists, Deva Premal and Miten.
In addition to leading yoga retreats both online and in person, she has recorded and toured both locally and internationally with her own kirtan band and with several of the most well-known chant artists in the world including Girish and Johanna Beekman. She loves to share her beautiful singing voice in her classes and workshops.
Music has been part of her life since she was very young and she shares its dynamic and healing power with others. Sherrie empowers individuals to step into positivity, self-love, and balance.
In addition to shining her own light brightly, she loves to support others in helping to shine their light in the world. Let’s lift each other up in love and light.
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Testimonials about Johanna & Sherrie
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“Johanna’s classes are just delicious, a special treat. My clients and I love being tucked into restorative postures and sung into a sweet dreamlike trance by Johanna. It’s just the best.”
- Dr Eleanor Wells, Co-founder of Live Well Studio
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“Our dear friend Sherrie is a dedicated kirtan wallah. She is a fine musician in addition to being a wonderful human being.”
- Deva Premal and Miten, Worldwide Grammy Nominated Chant Artists
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“Johanna offers the most divine experience of deep rest and soul-nourishing mantras with Lullaby Yoga. I highly recommend giving yourself or your loved ones the opportunity to be still, receive a song, and feel our innate state of peace.”
- Lexi Hawks, E-RYT 500 & Founder of Longwave Yoga
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“Thank you Sherrie. I love you. I love your work. When I am anxious at night and I can't sleep I listen to your meditations and your music. Your voice is so calming, your presence is wonderful, and I definitely would not miss the next program. For me it's very helpful in continuing to feel better. You are a masterful teacher devoted to the work that lies within your passions.”
- Ariel Farber
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“Every class which I have experienced with Johanna has been unique. From the large bhakti crowds to the small studios, Johanna welcomes everyone and creates a safe, all-inclusive environment for healing. Her beautiful heart vibe attracts world-known kirtan artists who often accompany her during class and can be enjoyed on one of her many lovely recorded offerings.”
- Atmajyoti Mary Pat Azevedo, Massage Therapist and Yoga Teacher, Abundance Yoga & Massage
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“Sherrie's program was an amazing, life affirming experience and I will forever be grateful for it. I learned so much more that I had expected. If you ever get the chance to take a program of her's I recommend it. This experience has allowed me to tap into a part of myself that needed some attention and healing. Sherrie’s style of teaching is compassionate, nurturing and encouraging. She brings such joy, experience, and exuberance. You feel held and supported through the whole experience. Give yourself a gift. Experience for yourself the many talents and gifts that Sherrie has to offer.”
-Gail Alexander, Multidimensional Artist, Intuitive, Author
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Travel to Tierra Encantada
Location
Tierra Encantada is located in Nosara in the province of Guanacaste, one of the 5 designated blue zones of the world, the Blues Zones are defined as areas where people live the longest due to the quality of life. Nosara is an energetic vortex that attracts people from around the world to a healthy living lifestyle, yoga, surfing and much more. The facility is about a 10-15 Min drive from Guiones and Playa Pelada, close enough to enjoy a day at the beach or a night in town but far enough from the crowd, noise and dust of the town. It is in the hills of Nosara overseeing the Ocean, mountains and jungle views.
Travel & Directions
Tierra Encantada is located on the Pacific Northwest coast of the Nicoya Peninsula in the Guanacaste region.
Go to the Waze app and type in Tierra Encantada Nosara and the pin will appear with the exact location. It is located near Rio Montana, Costa Rica Yoga Spa, and the actual town of Nosara. We recommend using Waze as your primary phone GPS in Costa Rica rather than Google or Apple Maps, which can be very inaccurate here.
It is located near Rio Montana, Costa Rica Yoga Spa, and the actual town of Nosara.
We suggest flying into Liberia (Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport). From there it is about 2 to 2.5 hours drive to the retreat center. I have a list of shuttle companies that I can share with you that offer both shared and private shuttle services from Liberia to Nosara.
The San Jose International Airport (Juan Santamaria) is a 4.5 – 5 hour drive. If you choose to fly into San Jose, you can opt to: rent a car, take a shuttle or bus, or fly the short flight on Nature Air or Sansa Air. Both terminals are near the San Jose airport and their flights are only a 45-50 minute trip to Nosara Airport (a 10 minute drive from us). However, they do have luggage weight restrictions, so please check the websites to get all the information. If you are considering this route, an overnight stay in San Jose is suggested since variable weather conditions that affect the flights of small aircrafts can make coordinating your connecting flight a bit tricky!
A valid and up to date passport from your home country is needed to enter Costa Rica if you are not a Costa Rican citizen.
There is a $29 departure tax payable at either San José or Liberia airport before exiting Costa Rica. It can be paid in US dollars, Costa Rican Colones or with a credit card
If you choose to rent a car from either airport, there are many options, Alamo, Budget, Economy, etc. These sites can be found online by googling them + Liberia, Costa Rica. We recommend you reserve your car when you purchase your airline tickets and confirm all car rental costs for what exactly is included. You can save some $$ by consulting with your credit card company (AmEx has a good program) regarding car rental insurance. Bear in mind that car rental costs in Costa Rica often do not reflect the insurance fees you may be assessed at the rental counter. Even with credit card insurance waivers you will still be required to purchase some form of insurance if you rent a car.
