WELCOME TO THE RESTORE & REWILD JOURNEY

You have already begun - not just when you get on the plane or to the jungle lodge - the process begins now! 

Id like to begin this journey with the way that our lives are shaped by meaning and story. There are many frameworks to help us map the inner terrain of a journey. Some call it the Hero/Heroines Journey, the Descent, a Calling, Exile, Rite of passage, and maybe you know of some others?. These notions are embedded in our lives even if unconsciously, the stories, myths, both old and new- individual and universal. They may be different in their significance, large or small, happen as we spiral throughout the lifespan, and leave us changed in some way - a new perspective, a vision, an understanding of ourselves (and others) in the greater context of the world and life. Wilderness therapy and adventures follow these frameworks as a way towards self discovery which is embedded in this retreat and all of our lives should we accept the invitation.

This is a basic 3 part framework based in Jungian psychology and what I learned from my yoga training that led me to this land in Costa Rica. 

❥ DEPARTURE: A decision to leave what is familiar, leave home.

YOU ARE HERE. You responded to an inner call, a longing, and prepare to leave the ordinary sense of existence for something extra-ordinary. As we prepare travel plans and what we need to take etc. there may also be an inner process of preparation too. This is an invitation to notice what comes up as you prepare and embark on this journey.

Now - Take a moment and pause. What resonated with you first heard of this opportunity? Don’t overthink it, listen to your heart - Can you sense it? Can you give it a description? Color texture smell visual or felt sense? a word? Write it down! This is your hearts longing, your intention. It could be “relaxation” or “nature” or “friendship” or “release” or “adventure” or “renewal” or “emergence” was it connected to this retreats intention… or something else. explore whats there for you. Write your intention down in as many words as you like - or maybe its an image. If you are bringing a journal or have one already, put it there - nows the perfect time to begin your travel journal. Send it in a futureme email to reconnect with before your trip: Futureme

I have no question you will discover something for your hearts longing, both expected or unexpected. Whether that’s simply a restoring immersion in nature, or something deeper, heart healing, or an adventure of embracing fears, leaving behind old limiting believes, simply escaping winter, or seeing a new place - or some combination. 

❥ INITIATION: encountering the unfamiliar. This often highlights stepping out of our comfort zone which will expand growth, perspective, experience etc. In this experience you receive wisdom about your own inner gifts. This is not always something painful - its not really about if its good or bad… its that it changes your perspectives. It is possible that your initiation is a massage, ocean sunsets, walks along the beach, or experiencing the jungle. However, if along your path you encounter what appears like obstacles or anxieties, in myth these show up as demons/monsters to be transformed or overcome - when this happens ask yourself if this is something to be learned experientially - a part of the initiation process. Come back to your written intention. You will find wisdom there. If possible, be witness to yourself in your experience - see if you can observe what’s coming up for you. (And ask for help if you need it!) There is a lot more about “initiations” to include here - its possible this retreat can be a contemplative space to reflect on other initiations youve been through in your life, for deeper integration and self understanding.

❥ RETURN: Returning home, to ordinary life with gifts you’ve gathered for yourself and others. Give yourself time to integrate and process all that you’ve experienced. On the return, sometimes we face a VOID - embrace the fertile void and try not to immediately fill it immediately with work, social media, etc. let yourself simmer in all that has been. I will provide more on integration later too.

I appreciate your trust as we embark on this retreat together - we will be preparing in the next months. Ill share some information and we can chat on whatsapp. We will also have a pre-retreat zoom gathering for those interested.

There is so much to experience at Tiskita and in NATURE together! And your beautiful gifts too! We have all come together to co-create this experience for a reason. Its going to be AMAZING.

With heart warmth,

Christina

“To this world you belong. To this moment. In this place where you already stand. something greater has ushered you.” Toko-pa Turner