Sensuality of Self Retreat
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
July 13th - 19th 2025
The Sacred Calling
Are you feeling the pull to rediscover yourself beyond the roles you’ve played? Perhaps you’re navigating a major life transition – whether it’s the end of a relationship, a career shift, or a deep inner awakening. Maybe you simply crave adventure, a break from the daily grind, and a chance to reconnect with the vibrant, untamed energy that pulses within you.
Or perhaps, you’re embracing the changes of midlife and wondering if that radiant, magnetic energy of your younger self still lingers beneath the surface. The truth is, it does. That sensual, confident, and joyfully free part of you is still alive, waiting to be fully felt again.
Your body holds the key.
In the rush of daily life, stress and anxiety can drown out our connection to our deepest desires, emotions, and intuition. We stop listening to the subtle whispers of our bodies; the very messages that can guide us toward healing, expansion, and transformation.
This retreat is an invitation to awaken.
Step outside the familiar, break free from routine, and gift yourself the space to slow down and listen—to truly feel. Here, in the lush beauty of Costa Rica, you will explore the sacred energy of your second chakra, the seat of creativity, sensuality, and pleasure.
Imagine savoring every bite of a delicious meal, moving your body in ways that feel fluid and freeing, and feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin as you reclaim the pleasure of simply being alive. This is about more than just relaxation—it’s about remembering who you are beneath the layers of expectation, responsibility, and societal conditioning.
You are powerful. You are radiant. You are free.
And your life is meant to be pleasurable.
Join us and step into the most sensational chapter of your life yet!
Welcome Sister to a retreat designed as a love letter to you and your body—a special invitation to reconnect with the innate wisdom that resides within you. This journey is a celebration of your living, feeling body, the portal that unlocks the essence of who you truly are. It’s a call to return to your wild, authentic nature, guided by an untamed heart that knows what is true for you.
Are you ready to answer the call?
The Ultimate Retreat Experience
Sunday: Moon Enters Pisces – A Time to Soar!
- Arrival with Relaxing, Scenic Transport from San Jose to Manuel Antonio
- Refreshments and Welcome Dinner
- Relaxation and Enjoyment of the Pool at Our Luxury Retreat Home
- Grounding Energy Activation Circle and Workshop to Fully Arrive!
Monday: Moon in Pisces – Crack Open for New Experiences & Opportunities
- Morning Mindful Movement and Sacral Energy Activation Class
- Beach Blessing Workshop to Reset the Nervous System and Shift into Total Freedom and Embodiment
- Manuel Antonio Tour for Acclimation and Exploration
- Moving into Your Sensory Awareness Workshop to Invoke a Pleasurable Life Filled with Wonderful Sensations of Color, Movement, and Light
- Cacao Ceremony and Decadent Chocolate Making Workshop
- Morning Meditation for Nurturing and Cleansing Your Womb Space
- Horseback Riding Excursion to a Jungle Waterfall
- Evening AromaSilks Restorative Aerial Yoga Workshop
Wednesday: Moon in Aries – Improve your Confidence and Intuitive Guidance
- Morning Movement and Meditation to Free Your Creativity Expression and Release
- A Playful Catamaran Boat Excursion to Snorkel and Whale Watch
- Sunset Beach Yoga Practice with Personal Intention Setting for Ecstasy with the Sea
Thursday: Moon in Aries – Finding Your Self Expression
- Morning Meditation for Manifestation and Release
- Beach Adventure Freedom Photoshoot (optional but encouraged)
- Afternoon Free Time to Explore or Relax
- Evening Aerial Yoga Workshop
Friday: Mercury Retrograde in Leo – Connect into Your Heart for Healing
- Morning Mindfulness Circle and Movement
- Free time to explore, shop, have an adventure or receive a service at Spa Holis
- Journal Prompts for Reflection and Recall Activation Once You Return Home
- Closing Dinner and Closing Circle
Saturday: Moon in Moon – Use Excitement & Energy to Your Advantage
- Transport to San Jose Airport for Departure Home
*Tentative Itinerary
The Countdown till Departure
Time to get Excited, Mark your Calendars!
The Accommodations
At Aviana, we know that traveling abroad can be intimidating especially when stepping into a retreat experience, we spend hours reviewing potential homes to hold the energy of each intentional retreat that we offer and are excited to share this special home with you!
Escape to paradise where luxury and tranquility meet in perfect harmony. Nestled in the lush, tropical surroundings of Manuel Antonio, this stunning estate offers an unforgettable retreat experience just a short 6-minute walk from the pristine, white sandy beaches.
Our luxurious retreat estate features 8 beautifully designed bedrooms, each offering ample space, serene ambiance, and breathtaking views of the surrounding rainforest and ocean. With 6 en suite bathrooms, each meticulously designed to provide ultimate comfort, you’ll experience privacy and relaxation at every turn. Additionally, the estate includes 3 half baths, multiple kitchens, pool, and even a polar plunge ensuring convenience and comfort for all guests.
This private oasis combines the elegance of modern design with the natural beauty of Costa Rica, providing the perfect setting for rejuvenation and self-discovery.
Choose between private or shared accommodations.
The Nourishment
At Aviana, we believe that food is the heart of every sacred retreat experience. With a focus on awakening your senses and inviting more pleasure into your life, our menu has been thoughtfully curated to offer a full immersion into the vibrant, healthy flavors of Costa Rica. Each dish is crafted with intention and made with love, ensuring that every bite nourishes both your body and soul.
You will be provided with chef prepared meals throughout the majority of your trip, but we left some space for you to get out and enjoy some of the incredible local restaurants that provide views unlike anywhere else you’ve been in the world.
Sacred Cacao
A Featured Workshop with Kerri of Cacao de la Bruja
Discover the Magic of Cacao
Immerse yourself in the rich history, health benefits, and sacred essence of cacao in a lush jungle setting. This indulgent journey of the senses will awaken your taste buds, ignite your spirit, and deepen your connection to Mother Earth. Breathe in the delicate aromas, savor the unique flavor notes of different cacao beans, and experience the magic of chocolate in its purest form.
About the Experience:
Welcoming Cacao Ceremony | Open your heart as we honor this sacred plant
Hands-On Chocolate Making | Craft your own delicious chocolate truffles to enjoy
From Bean to Bar | Roast, peel, and taste cacao beans while learning about their transformation
Guided Tasting Experience | Savor chocolates from different regions of Costa Rica
Deepen Your Knowledge | Discover cacao in its natural environment and explore its powerful medicinal properties.
This immersive experience is led by Kerri, a passionate craft chocolate maker who creates small-batch, bean-to-bar chocolate infused with love and blessings. Every bite tells a story of tradition, intention, and artistry.
Join us for a cacao journey like no other—where nature, flavor, and magic come together in perfect harmony.
The Inclusions
- Accommodations for 6 nights in stunning home featuring a pool, outdoor and indoor kitchens, polar plunge, and breathtaking views located within walking distance to the local beaches
- Private chef prepared meals including fresh fish and other local staples for breakfasts and dinners, some lunches will be included with the planned excursions, dietary restrictions will be accommodated, please be sure to note them in your registration
- Transportation from the San Jose International Airport to Manuel Antonio via a prearranged shuttle
- A local waterfall horseback riding excursion that includes transportation and lunch
- A catamaran ocean boat tour with snorkeling and whale that includes transportation and lunch
- A decadent chocolate making workshop to invoke the senses and fill the heart with the motherly love of cacao medicine
- Morning meditation and movement classes to support the sacral plexus through intentional womb healing
- Aromatherapy and oracle cards
- Exploration of Mythical Goddess Archetypes
- Restorative aerial yoga sessions at the local studio and spa
- An unleashing of your wild and free self through a sexy beach photoshoot (optional)
- Intentional workshops and infusions throughout the week together to aid in the retreat’s intention helping you to open to the sensuality of yourself and your sacred life experience
- Airfare is not included
The Beach
The beaches of Manuel Antonio are more than just breathtaking; they are a sanctuary for the soul. Here, pristine white sands stretch endlessly beneath your feet, untouched and inviting. The rhythmic waves call you to surrender, to release what no longer serves you, and to embrace the limitless potential within.
During your stay, you’ll have the opportunity to move with the freedom of the sea, to let go, and to reconnect with the deepest parts of yourself. As the golden sun warms your skin and the ocean breeze whispers through the palm trees, you’ll feel your worries melt away, replaced by a profound sense of peace and renewal.
This retreat is your time to be seen, to step into your radiance, move freely, play joyfully, and embrace the beauty of your body and spirit. Let the sacred elements of sand, sun, and sea awaken something deep within you as you rediscover your wings.
The Pricing
Secure your Spot
Remaining balance can be paid in installments
Multiple Accommodation Options Available
Total Price Ranges from $2,965- $3,465
Depending on your choice of room
The Land of Manuel Antonio
This retreat is being held in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica.
Manuel Antonio is the jewel of the Pacific Coast that is home to one of the top beaches in the world located within Manuel Antonio National Park. It is one of the smallest parks in Costa Rica but it is the most visited due to its varied fauna with 109 species of mammals and 184 of birds.
The best part of staying in Manuel Antonio, is that you will not have to visit the National Park to be able to witness all of the incredible wildlife, they will be apart of your experience DAILY! Everyday you will see monkeys and there are 3 different species roaming around Manuel Antonio, many macaw mating pairs are also able to be seen at sunrise and sunset, sloths are frequented upon while walking down the street, along with green parrots, and toucans! It is truly a magical kingdom!
The Facilitator & Space Holder
Holly Johnson
International yoga teacher trainer, author, and retreat specialist
An international yoga teacher trainer, author, and seasoned retreat facilitator, Holly brings a wealth of experience in therapeutic practices that harmonize the mind, body, and spirit. Her journey has been shaped by a deep immersion in healing arts, extensive research, and direct experience across various modalities. A former professional in the horse industry, she attributes much of her personal growth and spiritual understanding to the profound medicine of the horse.
Holly holds certifications as a nutritional therapist, personal trainer, equine massage therapist, aromatherapist, Reiki master, Thai bodyworker, and 200-hour yoga instructor. Her deep knowledge of optimal alignment, energetic sensitivity, and spiritual awareness makes her a grounded, heart-centered leader in Aerial and Stand-Up Paddleboard yoga.
Her connection to Costa Rica runs deep—after living in Manuel Antonio for a month teaching, she has returned frequently for extended stays, cultivating lasting friendships and an intimate bond with the land. This firsthand connection infuses her retreats with an authentic, immersive experience that blends adventure, renewal, and soulful reconnection with nature.
As an educator, healer, and facilitator of transformational experiences, Holly’s passion lies in guiding others toward empowerment, self-discovery, and alignment through yoga, meditation, breathwork, equine wisdom, and holistic wellness. Her retreats are an invitation to explore, heal, and awaken in one of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes.
A Retreat Designed from the Heart
This retreat is special to me because it was inspired by a solo trip I took to Manuel Antonio where a part of me was reclaimed and re-wilded. Every trip I have taken to Costa Rica has always unveiled a new part of myself and I am inspired to share this experience with others. After a rough break-up, I found myself lost, dazed, and confused just happy if I made it through a day crying less than I had cried the day before. I acknowledged that I needed to grieve, but I witnessed how the grief was taking over me and causing me to not fully embrace life.
So, I did what anyone else would do…I booked a ticket to go to Costa Rica answering a call in my heart to go to the ocean, particularly the beach in Manuel Antonio where I know I can let my body relax back into the sea and float carelessly allowing the ocean to hold me. And hold me it did. Costa Rica held space for me in a way that allowed my heart to burst forth radiantly with life. Everything is flourishing there, everything is vibrant. It made me shine again.
From this place of radiance, I attracted new friendships with other radiant women, one helped me discover a love and appreciation for my body while splashing around in the ocean for a sexy photoshoot she facilitated. It was completely outside of my comfort zone which was exactly what I needed in order to find new ways to love myself and let myself be free. In the time I spent in Manuel Antonio, I witnessed myself transform fear and grief into love, forgiveness, acceptance, and inner sexy radiance. It is this that I wish to share with you. I look forward to meeting you and sharing in your journey! Thank you!
All my love,
Holly Johnson
The Additional Details
Retreat Times
This retreat begins at 6 pm on Sunday July 13th and ends at 9 am on Saturday July 19th.
Planning Flights
Flights are not included with this retreat, you will want to book your flight to arrive at San Jose International Airport in Costa Rica by 3 pm on July 13th in order to be included in the shuttle ride that will transport the group from the airport to the retreat house in Manuel Antonio.
You can plan your departure for July 19th anytime after 3 pm would be ideal to allow for ample time to arrive at the airport and get checked in.
What to Bring
- Beachwear clothing: bathing suits, sandals or flip flops, beach wrap
- Sunscreen & Bug spray
- Refillable water bottle
- Closed toe shoes for hiking/horseback riding
- Journal for reflecting
- Comfortable clothing that help you to feel relaxed and at ease
- Something flowy and fun for your beach photoshoot that you don’t mind getting wet
- Extra cash for the meals and excursions that are not included, you can use your credit card, but cash is preferred
- You will need a passport for this trip as well so plan ahead if you do not have one yet
Cancellation Policy
Please note that there will be no refunds or discounts for arriving late, leaving early, flight cancellations, travel delays or illness. If you cancel your participation in a retreat for any reason, the cancellation policy below will apply, with no exceptions. We wish we could compensate people for unforseen circumstances (injury, family emergency, etc), but we have costs already incurred when reserving retreat centers. We have designed our cancellation policy to be as compassionate as possible in the case that your plans change. But to protect yourself further, we strongly encourage you to purchase travel insurance.
If you cancel:
- 90 days or more prior to the start of the yoga retreat, you receive: Any money paid above the $500 non-refundable deposit, less a credit card fee of 4%, we cannot refund any travel costs incurred.
- 40-89 days prior to the start of the yoga retreat, you receive: 50% credit of the cost of the full retreat toward another Aviana Yoga Retreat within 12 months, and will forfeit the remainder. You are still responsible for the FULL cost of the training/retreat. All payments must be received in full by 15 days prior to the retreat and any remaining balance will be charged to the credit card on file on that date if not already paid.
- 0-39 days prior to the start of the yoga retreat, you receive: no refunds or credits will be given.