~ Returning Home ~
A Shamanic & Somatic Approach to Wholeness
January 17-23th, 2027
Toji Nature Resort Retreat Centre, Costa Rica
Home is the place that we live within, it is the place and space which houses, holds and contains all the different aspects of who we are, the many facets of our being and all our stuff: from our most valued to that which hangs out in the junk drawer.
In the time that we currently are living in, most of us have the concept that our bodies are a home for our being and self, and while intellectually we may understand that premise, very few of us are connected to the fully embodied and lived experience of this. If our body is truly our home, then why is so much of our time spent focusing elsewhere? Embodiment is not an idea, it is a lived experience of actually being within the container of your body. This may sound easy, but in order to actually learn to inhabit our body, we must be willing to feel all the feelings that are here; the ones we have been avoiding, that have been tucked away and waiting for us to return to them. We are returning, because once we lived here. At one time as children, we felt free and open in our bodies. Free to feel, to express, to act, to play - until at some point the challenges and complexities of life and our upbringing got too painful, too confusing, too overwhelming to stay and so we left; vacating the premises, taking refuge in the mind, in work, in addiction, in distraction…. Anywhere but where the pain and discomfort lives.
This retreat is an invitation to return home: through the compassionate welcoming, the delicate allowing; through patience and cellular remembering. For you cannot force this work, you cannot strong arm yourself, bulldoze and push. You cannot schedule it, achieve it or coach it into happening. No. The home of your body is far too intelligent, advanced and sensitive for such methods of force to work. Such methods only drive our wounding deeper into the core of our being. The necessary process is much more subtle and delicate. Let us show you a new way…
Through a rich blend of teachings and experiences, you will learn how to listen more deeply to your body and allow it to lead the healing process. Weaving together somatic and relational practices with Cross-Cultural Shamanism, this retreat offers powerful tools for creating greater wholeness within mind, body, and soul.
This week will not change your life for you—but it can become a profound catalyst for sustainable, integrated growth, transforming how you relate to yourself, your body, and the life you are living.
This retreat may be calling you if…
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You have done inner work and understand yourself in many ways, yet still find yourself living more from the mind than within your body.
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You are accustomed to holding everything together and long for a space where you can soften and be held.
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You sense there are feelings, truths, or parts of yourself waiting to be welcomed home.
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You are ready for meaningful healing that does not rely on force, pressure, or continually trying to improve yourself.
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You long to feel more deeply connected—to yourself, your body, the natural world, and the life you are actually living.
A Somatic Approach:
If the body is our home, then we have to start here. We must start at the beginning with why we left and how. From this awareness, we are able to follow the threads back into our being, to inhabit, be with and meet all that is waiting for us here. Teachings and practices offered are grounded and rooted in somatic therapy; a body based psychotherapy approach to creating wholeness: Mind, body and Soul.
You can expect to learn about and experience:
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Emotional + Energetic Containment
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Boundary Work + Forming Health Boundaries
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Feeling, Grieving + Emotional Intelligence
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Parts Work + How to Work with Your Parts
A Shamanic Approach:
While we believe deeply in the therapeutic process, we also know that the therapy model in the Dominant Culture leaves out many important aspects to healing that other cultures know are vital to health, healing and wholeness. It is for this reason we will be intentionally blending these methods together. Through rituals passed taught and passed down to us, we will share the power of connecting to that which is greater than us and honoring this, giving back to this and learning how to be in right relationship with life.
What you can expect to participate in:
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1 Night time Medicine Ceremony
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Microdosing
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Earth Based Shamanic Rituals
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Rituals for cleansing the energy body and releasing density
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Earth Honouring practices for global healing of the earth and human bodies and spirit
Why Join us at Toji ?
It is common for retreat experiences offering luxury and extraordinary beauty to come at the expense of the land or local community. This is one of the reasons we chose TOJI as the home for Returning Home.
TOJI is the Maleku word for “sun,” honouring the source of life for the forest. The resort was created around the principles of conservation, regenerative agriculture, and living in partnership with the earth. Its wider initiatives support reforestation, circular living, and programs benefiting the surrounding community, animals, and land.
We have personally visited TOJI and felt the care woven throughout the property. The staff spoke proudly about their work and described being treated more like family than employees. This integrity matters to us and makes TOJI a deeply aligned container for our time together.
Nestled into the hillside overlooking the Pacific, TOJI feels secluded while remaining only minutes from the small coastal town of Esterillos Oeste. Ocean-view rooms, a saltwater infinity pool, forest trails, permaculture gardens, and a private waterfall offer endless opportunities to slow down and reconnect with the natural world. We will also make a few trips to the beach to enjoy the warm ocean and tidal pools of this beautiful former fishing village.
What makes Toji Special?
All Inclusive Pricing Includes:
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6 nights accommodations at Toji Nature Retreat, a luxurious private estate in Esterillos, Parrita, Costa Rica
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Chef Prepared Meals with sustainably sourced, fresh & local ingredients: Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner
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Airport Pick up/Drop Off (San Jose ONLY)
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Ground Transportation transport to all off-site activities (beach, hikes, etc)
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Time in Nature + Toji’s epic resort amenities
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Yoga & Somatic Movement Practices
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Night Time Forest Medicine Ceremony
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Microdosing
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Breathwork Sessions
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Group Council Process
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Earth Based Shamanic Rituals
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Somatic Therapy Exercises
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Embodiment Practices
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All tips & Gratuities for Toji based meals and activities
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Costa Rican Tax (13%)
Not Included:
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Flights
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Airport Transportation to/from Liberia
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Insurance (Health, Cancellation, etc)
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Other expenses incurred while on retreat (Massages, gift shop items, etc)
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Gratuities for any guest scheduled activities (Massages, etc)
Rooms ~
TOJI Nature Retreat designed to utilize, reuse, and protect the rich natural resources of Costa Rica to provide an unparalleled combination of luxury, sustainability, and community.
Located at the center of the cooperative Dos Colinas microfarm and small business community, TOJI welcomes its guests to reconnect with nature and themselves. Whether you are visiting to transform your business model, recenter your life, or unite with family around nature, TOJI aims for all of its guests to leave happier and more connected to what really matters.
TOJI is located in the Central Pacific region of Costa Rica. Our 11 ocean view rooms, private waterfall, salt water infinity pool, yoga deck with daily meditations and miles of nature trails give our guests direct access to the unparalleled biodiversity that Costa Rica has to offer.
Rain water harvesting, recycled materials workshop, and a regenerative food forest are just a few of the sustainability projects at TOJI that will help immerse you in a new way of thinking during your stay.
Private King Bungalow
Hillside bungalow:
Our Bungalows are a statement in modern sustainable design. The spaces were conceptualized to capture the best view, the most breeze, and harvest the most rainwater for reuse by our adjacent regenerative farms. From the plant based linens to the hand crafted furnishings made from excess construction materials, our hillside bungalow units prove that comfort and luxury do not have to come at the expense of sustainability.
We invite you to rest your head where the farm meets the jungle and the stars meet the pacific. Our lodging is a calm place to retreat and recharge, for tomorrow at TOJI is the day your dreams of a better future start becoming a reality.
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Amenities: Private balcony w/ ocean view, A/C, coffee maker, coffee mugs, filtered water, mini fridge, private shower, sink, wifi.
Single Occupancy ~ $3600 USD
Double Occupancy ~ $6200 USD
($3100 USD pp)
Breakfast
Ideas
Private Queen Bungalow or Villa
Hillside bungalows:
The spaces were conceptualized to capture the best view, the most breeze, and harvest the most rainwater for reuse by our adjacent regenerative farms. From the plant based linens to the hand crafted furnishings made from excess construction materials, our hillside bungalow units prove that comfort and luxury do not have to come at the expense of sustainability.
Container Villa:
TOJI’s container villa rooms are perched above the yoga deck and star gazing garden, offering some of the best ocean views at the nature resort. Constructed from used container units, the villas are arranged on 2 levels surrounding the jungle breeze meeting room.
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Amenities for both Bungalow and Villa are the same: Private balcony w/ ocean view, A/C, coffee maker, coffee mugs, filtered water, mini fridge, private shower, sink, wifi.
Double Occupancy ~ $5800 USD
($2900 USD pp)
Single Occupancy ~ $3400 USD
Single Occupancy ~ $3200 USD
Double Occupancy ~ $5400 USD
($2700 USD pp)
Shared Room ~ Queen Beds (2 per room)
Hillside Bungalow:
Our shared bungalow offers 2 queen size beds, with the same general layout, breathtaking views, and ocean breeze as our main bungalow units. From the bamboo linens to the, rainwater capture, to hand crafted furnishings made from excess construction materials, our hillside bungalow units prove that comfort and luxury do not have to come at the expense of sustainability.
We invite you to rest your head where the farm meets the jungle and the stars meet the pacific. Our lodging is a calm place to retreat and recharge, for tomorrow at TOJI is the day your dreams of a better future start becoming a reality.
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Amenities: Private balcony w/ ocean view, A/C, coffee maker, coffee mugs, filtered water, mini fridge, private shower, sink, wifi.
$3200 USD (per bed)
Breakfast
Ideas
Shared Room ~ Twin Beds (2 per room)
Hillside bungalow:
The spaces were conceptualized to capture the best view, the most breeze, and harvest the most rainwater for reuse by our adjacent regenerative farms. From the plant based linens to the hand crafted furnishings made from excess construction materials, our hillside bungalow units prove that comfort and luxury do not have to come at the expense of sustainability.
Container Villa:
TOJI’s container villa rooms are perched above the yoga deck and star gazing garden, offering some of the best ocean views at the nature resort. Constructed from used container units, the villas are arranged on 2 levels surrounding the jungle breeze meeting room. This space is most ideal for friends/family. This space is small and close quarters and it is our preference not to book 2 people who do not know each other in this room.
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Amenities for both Bungalow and Villa are the same: Private balcony w/ ocean view, A/C, coffee maker, coffee mugs, filtered water, mini fridge, private shower, sink, wifi.
$3000 USD (per bed)
$2800 USD (per bed)
Luxury That's Truly Sustainable
Offering a truly unique blend of sustainability and comfort, a week at TOJI is an immersion into nature, harmony, and self reflection. Explore the wildlife trails on our private reserves; observe the budding regenerative farming operations, or just relax and reflect in our saltwater infinity pool that overlooks it all.
~ Retreat Facilitation Team ~
Kylie Judge
Kylie is passionate about the mystery of life and death and has a deep wondering around what coming home to body, mind and soul feels like. She is committed to walking a path of love; trusting compassion and curiosity to guide her way in the world.
Kylie is the founder of Breath and Being - a private practice that focuses on Somatic Relational Counselling, Grief Tending and Breathwork. She has a deep reverence for working with breath as a way to help us meet our experiences, care for our emotional bodies and embrace our authentic selves. Kylie also holds a profound respect for the vast territory of grief and loss. She sees grief as a doorway into potentially living life in deeper connection with ourselves, each other and the natural world. Kylie brings embodiment and an open heart to whatever space she finds herself in. She is a lover of beauty, warmth, colour, animals ( especially her dog Tucker) and travel; she is a believer in the transformational power of loving presence.
Kylie is trained in both Clarity Breathwork and Numa Somatics, is a Reiki Master and has been studying grief tending / ritual, and transpersonal counselling for several years. Kylie is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor and Grief Educator working in the Salmon Arm area and online. However, when it gets cold, you’ll find Kylie in her second home, Costa Rica. There she and her partner have been a part of a permaculture co-op project since 2009, where they help re-generate landscapes, build community, live in a sweet little earthship in an Eco-Community called VerdEnergia Pacifica.
Reanna has been working in the transformative realm of healing through Yoga, Somatics, Energy Healing and Coaching for 20 years. She has been leading trainings, retreats and working with 1:1 clients for 12 years and in the last 6; through mentorship, training and deep self-study, she as incorporated working with Forest Medicine and hosting ceremonies. She has been hosting group and private ceremonies and retreats all over BC and AB - this longer retreat in Costa Rica is a dream come true for being able to dive even deeper!
Reanna brought together a body of work called, The Boulter Method: a deeply life changing line of work that is a synthesis of her own personal journey and teachings from her mentor, Hal Boutler; as well as blend of other works she has trained in such as Gabor Maté's Compassionate Inquiry, Peter Levine and so much more! As a somatic therapist, Reanna brings deep knowledge of the body/mind connection and how to find inner harmony. The approach Reanna brings is gentle, loving and yet steeped in uncovering truth, honouring boundaries and turning towards the tough stuff. She is an advocate for "telling the truth faster and having more fun per hour" (a quote from Hal) and learning how to set ourselves free. She believes that the ways we do that are by no longer disowning and denying parts and aspects of ourselves, but by learning how to gently lean in, create sustainable self trust and living life as real as possible.
She is wife, mother a often refers to grief as her main initiator in life. She lives, works and plays in the Shuswap area of BC.
Reanna Costa
Are You Feeling the Call to Return Home?
If something within you is responding to this retreat, we invite you to honour that response.
You do not need to be completely certain before reaching out. A complimentary inquiry call is a space to ask your questions, learn more about the experience, and explore together whether Returning Home is the right fit for you.