A Sacred Self-Care + Healing Immersion for Women
In the Lush Jungles of Ojochol, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
7 Days. 6 Nights.
Yoga. Feminine Ritual + Self-Care. Culture + Ceremony. Living Nourishment. Nature Communion.
Women are the stewards of the earth and the holders of sacred life.
It is our inherent responsibility to live in harmony with all life on earth.
There are moments when life asks us to give ourselves time and space—to reconnect with the innate wisdom of our body and the earth, and to return to the heart of what is true.
For women, these moments are initiations and invitations to return to the womb, and to the wild beauty of the soul.
Return to Source is a sacred pause for women.
A calling to step away from the noise—to commune with the natural beauty of Costa Rica—held within a constellation of sisterhood.
Here water replenishes, earth receives what we release, and the cycles of nature remind us that we are regenerative beings—and that every letting go is also renewal and an opening for creative possibility.
Guided by Sasha, who carries the wisdom of the feminine as a living path, you will be held in a circle of women—a sanctuary where beauty, receptivity, and strength are remembered as one
We gather to replenish, and also to remember—to come home to the source from which our vitality, truth, and joy arise.
Accommodations
6 Nights + 7 days at Yacumama Eco-Village —a lush, nature-immersed sanctuary
Yoga + Meditation + Feminine Ritual
Sunrise womb + Hatha yoga to awaken vitality and bring you home to the body
Sunset Yin meditation and Yoga Nidra for deep release and restoration
Uterine + ovarian self-care massage ritual to nurture your root and sacral vitality
Feminine herbs for the heart and womb + healing tea tasting at Anima Mundi’s Botanica Apothecary
Sacred Ceremonies
Opening Cacao Ceremony
Traditional Temezcal (purification ceremony)
Amazonian Flower Essence Journey + Sound bath
Fire Ceremony under the stars
Nature Immersion
Crystalline rivers + waterfalls
Sunshine + rest at a paradise beach
Excursion to ocean caves
Nourishment
Organic meals enjoyed in a farm-to-table community space
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner ( vegan + vegetarian meals)
Fresh, locally-sourced ingredients from Costa Rican farms
Filtered water + fresh juices + herbal teas
Transportation
Group shuttle to Pinuelas Beach
Group shuttle to Playa Ventanas caves
Group shuttle to local town (Ojochal)
Note: retreat doesn’t include
Flights to and from Costa Rica
Airport pickup and departure transfer
Optional healing treatments
Gifts, gratuities, and food outside of Yacumama
Highlights
Traditional Cacao Ceremony
Opening ceremony filled with song, dance and ritual. Meet the medicine of cacao to open your heart and ground your energy, while liberating your gifts to set the foundation for an amplified week of healing + deep connection.
Amazonian Flower Essence Journey + Sound bath
“El Camino de las Flores” (Path of the Flowers)
Allow the flower essences and frequencies to guide you into deep alignment and energetic balance.
This is a subtle and yet profound way to connect with the intelligence of the flowers. The energetic signature of flowers from the Amazon Rainforest will be shared in the form of Flower Essence Tinctures. When we listen deeply the flowers have a way to communicate with us.
This experience will be infused with sound frequency through crystal singing bowls; sealing with beauty, intention and prayer — to invoke a profound sense of renewal from within.
Earth Purification Ritual at the Mineral Pools w/ Blue Mineral Clay
A ritual to ground our energy and fully connect with our Mother Earth. We cover the body with blue clay — rich in minerals that supports detoxification and rejuvenation of the skin.
Feminine Herbs for the Heart + Womb + Healing Tea Tasting at Anima Mundi’s Botanica Apothecary
Nestled in the epicurean town of Ojochal, Botanica serves as an apothecary and a plethora of botanical treasures.
We will explore herbs to nurture the energetic and physical connection between the heart and womb, to support hormonal balance, emotional well-being, and feminine health and vitality.
Traditional Temezcal Ceremony
This is a traditional purification ceremony. A deep cleanse of mind, body and spirit in the womb of the mother Earth. A sacred steam bath with chants and prayers. Herb-infused water is poured over volcanic rocks, creating heat and steam for detoxification, spiritual renewal, and emotional release.
New Moon Fire Ceremony at the Sacred Fire Place under the Stars
A powerful prayer gathering with song harnessing the transformative element of Fire in ritual to burn away what no longer serves us, while supporting us to manifest our good intentions and a path of beauty, celebration of all life, and gratitude for all beings.
Closing Flower + Song Blessing
Gathering in a circle we will bless each other with flowers in a powerful round of gratitude that will conclude the beautiful work we have done together.
Held by the waters of the land
About Yacumama
Yacumama "Mother of the Waters" in Quechua — is a sanctuary for rememberance.
It is a home for transformational experiences rooted in beauty, prayer, and the evolution of consciousness.
This sanctuary offers a deep immersion into nature — just being here connected to the pure energy of the land and waters is healing in itself.
Surrounded by lush verdant mountains, the land is blessed with vast ocean vistas and abundant spring water that feeds a creek on the west, flowing parallel to a river with cascades and swimming pools on the east.
About half of the nearly 100 acres is forest, home to abundant wildlife with mature trees and incredible biodiversity.
Enjoy ocean breezes throughout the day, and cool air from the lush green mountains that descend in the evenings.
Just 10–20 minutes away, pristine beaches where jungle meets the sea offer warm, crystal-clear waters for swimming and surfing.
This is ancestral land — home to relics of the Boruca people, one of Costa Rica’s eight original tribes. Their presence can still be felt in the spirit of the land.
Yacumama is a living, breathing prayer of pure natural beauty.
The flow of the week has been carefully crafted—while leaving spaciousness and flexibility to adapt and listen to what is arising within our group.
Day 1 – Arrival + Grounding + Feminine Coherence
Welcome Community Dinner, Opening Women’s Circle in the Shala
Day 2 – Return To Earth + Relationship with Land + Culture
Sunrise Womb Yoga, Grandmother Cielo Tree Invocation + Land Offerings to Spirit, Earth Purification Ritual at Waterfall, Yoga Nidra Ritual, Opening Cacao Night Ceremony (Music +Dance)
Day 3 – Opening to the Waters + Flowers: Cleansing + Attunement
Sunrise Hatha Yoga (Solar practice), Amazonian Flower Essence Journey + Sound Bath, Ocean Blessing + Paradise Beach, Temezcal Ceremony
Day 4 – Feminine Ritual + Self-Love + Herbalism ( February 14th)
Sunrise Womb Yoga, Womb Care + Uterine Massage , Song Circle, Herbs for the Heart + Womb + Tea Tasting at Botanica, Spaciousness to Explore the Town of Ojochol
Day 5 – Connection to Self
Sunrise Meditation + Somatic Practice, Nature Bathing, Space for Soul Journaling, Optional Healing Treatments, Restorative Yoga to Replenish, Sunset Beach + Womb Cave Visit
Day 6 – Fire + Devotion + Prayer + Celebration
Sunrise Hatha ( Solar Practice), Spiritual Authority Discussion + Root Voice Practice, Shakti Dance + Music + Song, Evening Fire + Prayer Ceremony at the Sacred Fireplace
Day 7 –Farewells + Departure
Morning Flower Blessing, + Farewell Breakfast
Wings of Flow
This experience will weave feminine practices and rituals throughout the week which are intended to nourish every aspect of our lives as women whether we are in the life phase of maiden, enchantress, or crone.
These practices will honor and embrace the womb space energies, as the source of feminine intuition, connection, creativity, and nurture.
Feminine Embodiment Practices will include:
Womb yoga + dance
Uterine + Ovarian Self Abdominal Massage
Women’s song circle + earth based ritual
Discussions of feminine spiritual authority, self-love and acceptance.
Daily devotional practice + energetic ritual
Invocation of the feminine principles of beauty, creativity, nurturance and radiance
Accommodations
at Yacumama Eco Village
Choose between shared + private accommodations each immersed in lush rainforest offering
ocean + mountain views. For shared accommodations, you will be paired with a guest, offering a spacious environment to rest, reflect, and connect in a shared experience.
— Equinox discount of $288 off accommodations until October 1. Use Code: Renewal —
Please Note:
If you’re joining with a friend—roommate requests may be made upon booking.
For Payment Plan Options (2, 3 or 5 month)—you may reserve your spot with a non-refundable deposit of $500. Select the ‘Payment Plan Option’ down below with the butterfly.
Discount is not eligible for payment plan option.
Yacumama is in Ojochal, a small town near the Pacific Ocean, known for its pristine waters and land, and delicious cuisine, It is part of the Ballena (whale) Coast.
Located 30-40 minutes south of Dominical and 20 minutes south of Uvita, where the Envision Festival has been held for the past ten+ years. Yacumama is a 3-4 hour drive southwest of the international airport, SJO.
Transportation
We will organize a group shuttle for airport pick up and departures to and from Yacumama for those who arrive within the recommended flight arrival + departure window.
Private Taxi’s + Shuttles may also be organized through us for flexibility.
Upon registering for this experience, you will be connected to our Return To Source liaison via email to coordinate your airport transport.
Please see FAQ’s at bottom of this page for details, and for suggested flight booking information.
Location and Transportation
I’m a mother of three, yoga therapist, womb healer, ceremonialist, and soulful curator of experiences which nourish, empower, and inspire a sense of inner luminosity, strength and total well being for women.
Retreat Co-Facilitators
Kelly Lé,
Kelly Lé, MA has over two decades of experiences in the wellness industry, she has dedicated her life to facilitating deep & transformative healing. Her work centers on creating sacred, intentional spaces where the body’s innate ability to heal is supported and awakened. Drawing on a rich toolkit that includes: Sound Therapy, Amazonian Flower Essences, Auricular Acupuncture, Biodynamic Cranial Sacral, and Transpersonal Psychology, she guides individuals inward- to the place where true healing begins.
Ixchel Munay
I’m a mother, medicine woman, dancer, musician, spiritual midwife, facilitator, mentor, community builder, permaculturist and eternal optimist.
I’m the co-founder of Yacumama eco-village in Costa Rica, Chakya Muna an artist community in Bali and Living Wisdom.
For the past 30 years I have been on the path of self enquiry with the support of yoga & psychedelics and in the past 2 decades plant medicines. I have received such profound gifts from the master plants of Ayahuasca and Huachuma for the past 20 years, that for the past 9 years I have been dedicated to sharing ceremonial retreats and keeping indigenous wisdom alive. I am forever a humble student of the ancient ways.
My life is dedicated to the liberation of all beings, to the remembrance of our divinity, to the embodiment of our full potential. My passions are creating immersive experiences of devotion, authenticity, liberation and integration programs.
I bring the fierce unconditional love of the divine mother to hold you through anything that may arise. I am a committed for your return to wholeness to be a journey of grace, joy and fun!
“Working with Sasha brought me into a relationship with myself, the Earth, and all beings that I didn’t know was possible. I am more free and joyful in my body, more alive and present in riding the cycles of life, and more clear about my role and aligned with my life’s purpose.”
— Natalie Dickinson, Earth Priestess
“Sasha is truly a wonder woman.
From the moment I met her, I knew working with her would profoundly impact my life. Her ability to create and hold safe, nurturing spaces has allowed me to experience deep healing, connection, and growth. With remarkable knowledge and wisdom, she offers both practical and spiritual tools for transformation. Sasha's presence is graceful and inspiring, and her intuitive guidance has helped me cultivate more spaciousness and clarity in my life. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to learn from her and be part of her transformative teachings.”
— Zoe Pappas Schultz, Mother + Philanthropist
“Sasha is someone in deep alignment with her soul’s path. She’s able to meet you where you are at, wherever that may be. When working with Sasha you are stepping into a sacred space, and you can trust that you’re being accompanied by a master. Her expertise and heart-filled connection with plant allies and sacred feminine embodiment are a gift for all of us as we remember our truth.
Sasha has a gift with beauty and fire. She is here to help us awaken to our own sacred fire and the world is better for it.”
— Jamie Wiggins, Founder of Wild Rose Mysterium
Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find interesting information about Costa Rica, and answers regarding location, important considerations when booking flights, typical weather in February, a suggested packing list — and beyond.
Please feel welcome to reach out to me with any additional questions as they arise…
Email: sasha@sashalang.com
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Yacumama is located in the rainforest, in Ojochal, a small town near the Pacific Ocean, known for its international fine dining, which is part of the Ballena (whale) Coast.
30-40 minutes south of Dominical and 15-20 minutes south of Uvita, where the Envision Festival has been held for the past ten years. -
We suggest booking your flight to arrive at least one night before the start of the retreat on Tuesday, February 10th.
Most flights coming into SJO airport arrive in the evening between 9pm-11pm.
While planning time for customs, we suggest staying the evening in San Jose upon your arrival.
We will have an organized shuttle to take you to your hotel in SJO for the evening with the other attendees of this retreat. This will allow you to get a good night rest and be nourished prior to your arrival e the next day in Ojochol.
A group shuttle will pick you up from your hotel mid morning on the 17th and bring you to Yacumama ( Ojochol) in time for your check-in. for the retreat.
For Departure,
We suggest a departure leaving in the evening out of SJO on February 17th or on February 18th if you prefer a leisurely departure. Feel welcome to stay a bit longer to explore and Costa Rica at your leisure.
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Note: Airport shuttle is NOT included in the package price.
The organized airport shuttle transfer fee each way is $100.
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If you are choosing to stay in SJO the evening of the 10th, while taking the group shuttle the next morning, we suggest staying at
If you choose to take the group shuttle to Ojochol the evening of your arrival, for a middle of the night arrival.
We suggest The Scarlett Villas, in Ojochol located across the street from Yacumama.
Please note —thi options makes for a very long travel day.
Please ensure to notify us upon booking your hotel so we may coordinate your transportation.
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U.S. citizens do not need a Visa for Costa Rica, but they need to hold a valid passport.
A return ticket back home or to another country is required upon entry. The length of visa-free stay is up to 180 days.
Please check the website for entry requirements based on the country you are from.
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Monthly Payment Plans
Monthly payment plans are available from the time you place your initial deposit. You may split your retreat cost into 2, 3, or 5 payments.
After your deposit, you'll receive a separate payment link/invoice for your remaining balance based on your preferred payment plan. Monthly payments will be automatically collected starting from your deposit date until the final balance is due on February 1st, 2026.
Billing Details
Following your initial $500 deposit, remaining monthly payments will automatically be charged to your card on file according to our payment plan agreement
All remaining balances will be charged to the credit card on file
Please ensure you have sufficient funds for upcoming payments
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The $500.00 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Cancellations on or before December 1st, 2025:
You will forfeit your deposit of $500.00 plus a cancellation fee of $100.00.
The remainder of your payment will be refunded to you.
Cancellations on or after January 1st, 2026:
You will forfeit ALL money rendered.
This cancellation policy is strict and firm. We recommend that you purchase cancellation/travel insurance to protect your investment.
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February is a brilliant month to travel in Costa Rica, with sunny weather and little rain.
The temperatures in Costa Rica in February are comfortable with low of 57°F and and high up to 75°F
Costa Rica in February is a wildlife watcher’s delight: humpback whales are migrating through; sea turtles are nesting and hatching along the Pacific coast, and many thousands of migratory birds arrive from North America seeking warm winter climes.
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Important documents: Passport, travel insurance and medical insurance cards.
Sun + swim items: Sunscreen (Natural and organic), sun hat, sunglasses, bathing suit
Water bottle: Reusable, no plastic please
Yoga + movement: yoga mat, tank tops, yoga pants or shorts, sports bra as needed
Clothing: for hot days and cool nights
Weather gear: Light waterproof rain jacket or poncho, travel umbrella
Footwear – Sandals, Hiking shoes and/or rubber boots
Health + protection: Mosquito repellent (Natural and organic), natural anti-itch oils/cremes for bites, earplugs, any medication or supplements
Toileties: Only bio-degradable toiletries
Light: Headlamp + flashlight
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All produce is sourced from local, organic farms. Please inform me about any dietary restrictions or preferences before arrival.
Yacumama creates primarily plant-based meals with the occasional local-sourced fish, organic chicken or meat.
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One of the greatest gifts at Yacumama is the abundance of spring water. All water that comes from the faucets is pure spring water.
The water is either gravity fed or pumped using a ram pump that uses the pressure of the water to pump so no electric energy is used to pump water.
There will be a container of filtered water in your space. If you need to refill, the faucets in the kitchen and small silver faucets in the guest kitchen, maloca, glamping bathroom and under the Tortuga Templo are filtered.