SOMA
With Dhyana Masla and Vira Tansey
September 27 - October 3, 2025
Nestled in the lush landscape of Costa Rica’s jungles, Soma is an immersive 7-day retreat designed to awaken the wisdom of your body and restore the sacred connection between spirit and form. This journey is for those ready to heal what is stored in the soma—the body-mind—so that they may step into the fullness of their being: more whole, more embodied, more holy.
Soma means “of the body,” and in Vedic tradition, it also refers to the nourishing, healing, and restorative essence that flows from the moon. Soma is the most subtle form of matter — a refined, lunar nectar that nourishes both body and mind.
It is the essence behind Ojas — the vital energy responsible for our immunity, resilience, vitality, and overall wellbeing. Soma is believed to feed not just our physical cells and DNA, but also our mental clarity, emotional balance, and spiritual insight. It is both the medicine and the mystery — a bridge between the physical and the divine.
Through ancient practices, deep somatic healing, and nature’s profound medicine, we will unravel the imprints of past experiences and held emotions that may still live within the body. With the guidance of skilled facilitators, you will be supported in releasing what no longer serves, integrating what has been hidden, and reclaiming your body as a sacred vessel of presence, vitality, and power.
A key part of this retreat journey will be a focused exploration of the lower three chakras—
– Muladhara (Root Chakra): our foundation, sense of safety, survival, and connection to the Earth
– Svadhisthana (Sacral Chakra): home of emotion, sensuality, creativity, and intimacy
– Manipura (Solar Plexus Chakra): seat of personal power, will, self-worth, and agency
These three energetic centers are where much of our early life imprints are stored. By bringing attention, breath, and embodied practice to these core layers, we open the door to profound healing—restoring a sense of stability, creativity, confidence, and embodied truth.
You are invited into an immersive week of nervous system restoration, emotional release, sacred community, and reconnection with what is essential
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shuttle from San Jose to Samasati Nature Retreat *
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6 nights in eco-retreat accommodations in the Costa Rican jungle
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3 vegetarian meals daily, prepared with local ingredients
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Daily Meditation & Yoga practices rooted in presence, breath, and awareness
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Transformative breathwork journeys
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Marma therapy and guided self-healing techniques
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Chakra-Psychology lectures
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Group somatic inquiry + emotional release practices
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Sacred sharing circles and reflective integration
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Guided nature excursion
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Time for rest, reflection, and embodiment
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Pre-retreat preparation guidance + post-retreat integration support
*There will be one shuttle picking guests up at Adventure Inn at 8am on Saturday, September 27th. We are recommending guests to fly into SJO and book the night at Adventure Inn on September 26th to be ready to join the group shuttle Saturday morning.
WHATS NOT INCLUDED
✘ Airfare to/from Costa Rica
✘ Transportation to/from the retreat center if not on the shuttle*
✘ Additional excursions (surf lessons, horseback riding, etc.)
✘ Bodywork or healing sessions outside the group experience
✘ Snacks or beverages outside of provided meals
✘ Travel insurance
*There will be one shuttle picking guests up at Adventure Inn at 8am on Saturday, September 27th. We are recommending guests to fly into SJO and book the night at Adventure Inn on September 26th to be ready to join the group shuttle Saturday morning.
Sample Daily Schedule:
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6:30am — Meditation
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7:15am — Yoga
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8:30am — Breakfast
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10:30am — Group healing practice or workshop / Marma / Inquiry
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1:00pm — Lunch & rest
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4pm — Guided process / Waterfall / Nature immersion / free time
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6:00pm — Dinner
Who is this retreat for:
It is for anyone who is ready to:
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Feel at home in their body
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Release emotional and energetic blockages
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Experience true rest and healing
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Reconnect to their purpose, presence, and aliveness
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Be held in sacred community
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Awaken their innate wisdom and vitality
ARE CHILDREN ALLOWED?
Yes, children are welcome! If you plan to bring your child(ren), we ask that you reserve private accommodations for yourself (or ensure that your bungalow is shared only with your family).
To support your own experience of deep healing and presence, we strongly recommend bringing a caretaker so that during scheduled sessions, you can fully drop in, receive, and participate without distraction.
There will be plenty of downtime throughout the retreat where you’re free to rest, explore, and enjoy Costa Rica with your child(ren).
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Children 0-1 are free!
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Children 2-6 years old are welcome for a rate of $380
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A caretaker accompanying you will pay only for accommodation
If you’re unsure whether bringing your child is the right fit, we’re happy to connect with you directly to help you discern.
CANCELATION POLICY:
To reserve your space, a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is required at the time of booking.
If you need to cancel for any reason, please notify us as soon as possible. The following applies:
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All payments become non-refundable 45 days before the retreat start date.
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Prior to that 45-day mark, any payments made beyond the deposit may be refunded.
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If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your spot to another participant (pending approval).
About the Leader
Dhyana Masla and Vira Tansey
Vira supports people in awakening their truest and most empowered self.He was born in a family of dedicated Bhakti Yoga Practitioners and trained and lived with masters of Ayurveda, Yoga and Conscious Living throughout his life. He served as the President of Bhakti Center for 5 years building a thriving community touching the lives of […]
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