Natural Rhythms Retreat

Retune to your innate essence

with Amanda Luna January 15rd - 22th, 2027

7 nights/ 8 days

An Invitation to Go Within

In a world that moves too fast, it’s easy to lose touch with our natural rhythm. We overthink, overwork, and live in constant stimulation — until we begin to feel disconnected, scattered, and depleted.

Natural Rhythms offers a sacred pause — a space to slow down and return to the intelligence of being.

Through meditation, silence, breath, and elemental practices inspired by the Awaken the Elements teachings, participants are guided back into connection with their body, nature, and their innate rhythm.

This 7-night retreat invites you to rest deeply, listen inwardly, reconnect with nature, and remember what feels natural, simple, and true.

Blending silent retreat foundations with movement, elemental practices, authentic connection, ancestral wisdom, creativity, and community, this experience supports both deep inner restoration and joyful aliveness.

The Journey

Day 1 — Arrival & Rooting

Coming Home to Presence

Your journey begins with a gentle landing into the lush stillness of Costa Rica. The first day is designed for grounding, orientation, and easeful arrival.

You’ll be guided through:

• Grounding meditation to release travel tension and arrive in the body

• Opening circle to set intentions and connect with the energy of the land

• Orientation to retreat flow — silence, mindful eating, and daily rhythm

• Nourishing welcome dinner shared in community

• Gentle breath and movement practice to prepare for silence

Days 2–4 — Silence & Foundations

Witness & Allow

Beginning on the second day, we enter into three full days of silence.

As silence begins, the outer world quiets — and the inner world opens.

These days are devoted to mindfulness, nervous system restoration, embodied awareness, and deep inner listening through the foundations of Hridaya-inspired meditation practices.

The retreat rhythm is intentionally spacious, allowing time to soften, slow down, and reconnect with yourself beyond distraction and constant stimulation.

You’ll experience:

• Hridaya Inspired Meditation — observing the mind, softening judgment, and resting in the awareness of the spiritual heart

• Qi Gong — balancing energy flow and grounding through movement

• Pranayama — using breath to focus, release, and transform

• Yoga — moving with alignment and presence; meditation in motion

• Yoga Nidra – Deep rest for subconscious healing and integration

In stillness, silence becomes your greatest teacher. You begin to sense the rhythm of life moving effortlessly through you.

Days 5–7 — Integration & Embodiment

Returning to your Rhythm

As silence gently lifts, expression and creativity return.

These final days guide you to integrate insight into action — to embody what you’ve remembered and reconnect with life from a more grounded and authentic place.

Integration Workshops may include:

• Authentic Circling — presence, listening, and authentic connection

• Creative Expression — art, journaling, movement, music, or voice

• Elemental Rhythms — reconnecting with the wisdom of the five elements

• Herbalism & Tea Ritual — nourishing body and spirit through plant medicine

• Sound & Voice Activation — awakening energy through mantra and vibration

• Beach immersion & nature connection

• Conscious communication practices

• Evening music, song, movement, or dance

• Simple winding down and receiving the echos of your silence

 This Retreat Is For Those Who Are Ready To:

• Slow down and reconnect to their body’s natural intelligence

• Build or deepen a meditation and embodied mindfulness practice

• Rest and regulate an overwhelmed nervous system

• Integrate insights from therapy, healing work, or life transitions

• Begin the new year grounded, peaceful, and aligned with what truly matters

• Experience self-inquiry in a safe, nurturing environment

• Take a pause from stimulants coffee, tobacco, recreational substances, alcohol, technology and constant productivity recommended to take a pause from stimulants for at least 2 week prior and ideally continue or limit stimulants after retreat

• Be in your own energy: no sexual interactions with yourself or others 2 weeks prior and 2 weeks after

• Explore feeling lighter with healthy and delicious vegetarian meals.

  
  

Daily Rhythm

7:00–8:00 am Morning Meditation

8:15–8:45 am Breakfast

9:00–10:15 am Qigong & Yoga

10:30 am–12:30 pm Morning Workshop

12:30–12:45 pm Lunch

1:30–3:30 pm Rest / Free Time

4:00–5:00 pm Afternoon Session

6:00 pm Dinner

7:00–8:00 pm Evening Practice / Creative Expression

Your Guide: Amanda Luna

Holistic Herbalist | Yoga, Meditation & Qigong Instructor | Women’s Mentor

With over a decade of experience guiding yoga, meditation, and embodied healing, Amanda brings a grounded and heart-centered presence to her facilitation. As co-founder of EcoMaste: Healing & Learning Sanctuary, she weaves together Qigong, Herbalism, Yoga, Hridaya Silent Meditation, and Womb Cycles to help others reconnect with their natural rhythm and vitality. Having hosted and participated in two 10-day Hridaya Silent Retreats, Amanda holds space with deep stillness, compassion, and clarity — guiding others home to self, source, and the living intelligence of nature.

"Your body already knows the way back to balance. All it needs is space to remember."

Join us in Costa Rica for Natural Rhythms — a seven-night immersion in stillness, embodiment, and renewal. Step into the new year aligned with your truest rhythm: grounded, open, and alive.

Retreat Investment

Sliding scale: $1350 – $1,950 USD

Includes full program, accommodation, and meals.

Choose the rate that feels right for your financial situation and commitment.

Why This Retreat?

• Begin your year with clarity, depth, and intention

• Experience the healing power of silence, nature, and presence

• Restore balance through meditation, movement, and nourishment

• Reconnect with creativity, authenticity, and vitality

• Be held in both silence and integration

• Enjoy wholesome vegetarian meals, jungle surroundings, and spacious rest

• Explore holistic practices for embodied and intentional living

  
  

Testimonials from other retreats at EcoMaste:

"Immense gratitude for all of the hands that poured their love into this retreat.  My experience is one that propelled me to move forward on my next chapter with confidence & presence. I was reminded in the simple yet powerful act in slowing down to align our thoughts, words and actions so that we may move with integrity. Amanda provided a unique framework in guiding us through the Chinese Elements whilst moving energy through Qi Gong & Yoga practices. Amanda facilitated a container of open flow which allowed for flexibility and gave space to integrate. The personal practices and journeys were profound and transformative, in ways that continue to inspire me today". ~Kimmi

"What a gift to catch a glimpse of living in a jungle ashram for 10 days. I went on a beautiful journey straight into my heart space and got to stay there with no distractions from the outside world." ~ Greya

"Heavenly location, amazing facilitators. The facilitators afforded a lot more than the intended program. I feel I am going home with a clear head and lighter heart. Looking forward to future programs." ~ Sahar

"Hridaya Silent Retreat is phenomenal. Sitara guided us in a loving compassionate way. In the 10 days I met myself deeply, learning to be still and gain quietness again. " ~ Gal

"The Satya Ecomaste Silent Retreat was an incredible experience. The sounds of nature and the beautiful river makes for a magical atmosphere. Sitara did an amazing job teaching the Hridaya method. I was able to purify my spirit and body and eventually sit comfortably for 2 hours in meditation!" ~ Dale

"Hridaya is like a blend of vipassana meets a mother's warm embrace to the teachings of a heart-based meditation. It was the only experience I've ever had in my life that tuned me profoundly to my heart and touch a field of awareness where all my traumas/ stuck energies could safely surface and dissolve."~ Gabby