Sacred Plants · Yoga, Breath & Wellbeing
Plant medicine has been an important part of both our journeys, but it has never been the whole vision. Libélula is also a place for yoga, breathwork, meditation and simply spending time immersed in nature.
Our retreats are intentionally small, giving you space to slow down, connect and fully immerse yourself in the rainforest.
Sacred Plants
Ceremonies held by Indigenous tradition carriers, with preparation, integration and time in nature.
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Yoga, Breath & Wellbeing
Movement, breath, meditation, nature and deep rest.
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Not sure which one is right for you? One of our founders will help you choose on a free call.
Before any exchange is made, we talk. Tell us what's brought you here, and ask us anything. We'll listen, and we'll tell you if Libélula is right for you. Some conditions aren't compatible with this work, and some goals are better served elsewhere. We're here, ready with open arms.
Every guest goes through a medical screening before being accepted. Some conditions are not compatible with this work, and we'll tell you directly if that's the case. During each ceremony, a facilitator is always available to you, through the whole night. The entire team is trauma-informed, and in some ceremonies bodywork is offered when your body needs support. We take safety as seriously as we take the work itself.
Most guests haven't. You don't need experience with plant medicine or ceremony. You don't need to meditate, do yoga, or have any spiritual background. You just need to be honest about where you are and willing to be present with whatever comes up. We handle the rest.
It depends on the medication. Some require a supervised washout period before the retreat. We'll review this with you during your screening, honestly and without judgment. Being on medication doesn't automatically exclude you, but full transparency is essential for your safety.
Yes. Every practice is adapted to where you are. You don't need to be flexible or fit, or have any spiritual background. Come as you are.
For most people, yes. Some practices aren't suitable during pregnancy, or with a heart condition, high blood pressure, epilepsy, or a recent injury or surgery. Tell us on your call. We'll adapt the practice for you, or tell you honestly if now isn't the right time.
No. These retreats are yoga, breathwork, meditation, sound and time in nature, with a cacao ceremony and a closing tea ceremony. Our plant medicine retreats are on the Sacred Plants page.
That's what we're here for. A facilitator who knows your story is always available to you, through the whole night of each ceremony. Difficult moments are often where the deepest shifts happen. You won't be alone in them.
Everyone in the ceremony space takes the medicine. It keeps the whole group on the same wavelength, and that protects the ceremony for everyone. If you decide not to take it, that's completely okay.
You can also start with a small amount and see how you feel. More is always available later on, and we guide you with amounts throughout the retreat.
Morning practice in the yoga shala. Breakfast. One-on-one check-in with your facilitator. Lunch. Free time: trails, river, pool, rest. Afternoon meditation or sharing circle. Dinner. On ceremony evenings, ceremony begins around 8pm in the maloca.
Days begin with sunrise meditation and breathwork, then yoga and breakfast together. Late mornings bring a breathwork journey or a wellbeing workshop. Afternoons are yours: the natural pools, sauna and cold plunge, an optional treatment, or a guided walk to our private waterfalls. Evenings close with yin yoga or yoga nidra, a sound journey, a cacao ceremony or a fire circle with live music. Three plant-based meals a day, shared together.
We've woven the schedule together so you get the most out of your experience, and we really recommend all of it. Still, every part is optional. If you're feeling tired or unwell, you can rest. Nothing here is forced.
Groups are 12 to 16 people. Every group is different, but what they tend to share is a genuine desire to go deeper: people who've done some inner work and are ready for something that reaches further. Ages range from mid-twenties to mid-fifties. The community that forms in a few days often surprises people.
A facilitator always available to you, through the whole night of each ceremony. Huni Kuin tradition carriers from the Brazilian Amazon who hold a rare feminine lineage. Bodywork in some ceremonies. And a team where every person has walked through their own deep process, shaped by years of lived experience.
An integration call with your facilitator. A WhatsApp group with your group and our team. Access to a network of therapists if you want continued support. We also offer a session for your loved ones so they understand how to support you when you return home.
Fly into Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), near San José, Costa Rica. Libélula is about 90 minutes from San José by car, in the mountains of Carara, above the Pacific coast. We can arrange a private transfer from the airport for $120 per car, each way.
Comfortable clothes for warm days and cool evenings. A journal. Insect repellent. A flashlight or headlamp. We send a full packing list during your preparation period. You don't need to bring much. Simplicity is part of the experience.
All meals are organic, locally sourced and clean. On sacred plant retreats they also follow traditional dietary guidelines. We accommodate vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and other dietary needs. Let us know during your preparation call.
Yes. It's available if you need it. Most guests find they don't use it much.
We strongly recommend it. The center is in a beautiful but remote part of Costa Rica. Travel insurance with medical coverage, emergency evacuation, and trip cancellation gives you peace of mind. If you travel without it, you accept responsibility for any costs that arise.
Yes. A 10% deposit reserves your place. Your retreat is confirmed after your call with Kene or Maisie. You can pay the rest in up to three monthly payments by card, with no interest, charged automatically. Everything is paid 14 days before your retreat.
Our Flexible Cancellation Policy turns what you've paid into credit for a future retreat. How much depends on how early you let us know:
Your credit lasts 24 months, and you can use it, pass it on or gift it. If you can't come, someone else can take your place at no extra cost. If we cancel a retreat, you get a full refund, or new dates or credit if you prefer. If we move a retreat, you choose new dates or a 24-month credit.
Sometimes. If there’s space in a later retreat, you can stay on and join it. Talk to us before or during your retreat and we’ll see what’s possible.
Still have questions? Book a call with one of our founders or write to us at reservations@libelularetreatcenter.com.