“The Sacred Sensuality Women’s Retreat 2023 was exactly what my soul needed, I left the retreat feeling inspired, confident and ready to take on my future. I was so grateful for all the inner work and learned so much about myself. The beautiful location, resort, yoga classes, food, meditation, journaling, pranayama, dancing, bodywork, sound healing, etc all was life changing. Lily is an amazing yoga instructor and lead this retreat from a place of experience, compassion and definitely overdelivered. I look forward to the next event!” ~ Gal Nakai

Sacred Sensuality

an Awakened Heart Women’s Retreat in Costa Rica

January 15th-21st, 2023

Guided by Lily Russo and guest teacher Kara Armano

I invite you to give yourself this gift of a sacred pause, a moment out of time to deepen your connection to your sensuality, your body, your soul, and the sacred feminine sisterhood with a weeklong sojourn to a land teeming with life, beauty and abundance: Costa Rica. This will be the fourth year I will be taking groups to the healing grounds of Finca Luna Nueva (New Moon Farm).

This extraordinary getaway is also a working farm and educational center. The hosts have deep ties to the land and are leaders in regenerative agricultural practices.  They lovingly cultivate hundreds of species of fruit and vegetables, as well as more than 300 medicinal plants.  I am so excited to share this magical and sacred place with you. 

Each morning the rainforest itself will inspire your practice, as we move through a heart-opening, invigorating, and grounding vinyasa practice peppered with the sacred sensual arts of dance, song, touch, and sound. We’ll gather in the open-aired yoga pavilion, accompanied by bird and frog songs as well as an inspiring playlist. The vibrant greens and supercharged air of the jungle inspire awareness and conscious breathing. In the afternoons we will move at a slower and softer pace to soothe our nervous systems, relax our bodies, and turn our attention to the inner realm of our true nature.

During this retreat, you will have an opportunity to:

Refresh your senses, reengage with your body, and recommit to your health

Reconnect to nature as you spend your days in the pristine rainforest and have the opportunity to take inspiring and educational tours on and near Finca Luna Nueva

Unveil your inner radiance through classes that are lovingly and intentionally designed sequentially to help you deeply embody your truly beautiful, sensual, feminine nature, and to each other.

As a Sacred Sensuality Guide, I will be leading my favorite juicy movement practices, relaxing restorative practices, with guided dancing, singing, and journaling sprinkled throughout to connect you to the inner intelligence of your true self. Kara Armano will be guest teaching Yin classes that will deeply replenish your whole being.

Some yoga or fitness experience is recommended to fully enjoy this retreat.

If you have not been in classes with me before, I encourage you to try some online practices with me to feel into whether my style suits your mind and body. Please reach out if you have any questions about whether this retreat is right for you!

About Your Guides:

Lily Russo

As a Sacred Sensuality Guide, Yoga Teacher, Retreat Organizer, Podcaster and Ayurvedic Wellness Coach, I empower others to access the great cosmic source of radiance, creativity, and healing.

My deepest passion is connecting with women and guiding them to fully cultivate their innate feminine powers of sensuality, intuition, creativity and compassion, so that they may reverse the effects of burnout and uncover their inner radiance! More information at www.lilyrussoyoga.com

Credentials:

I attended the Shambava School of Hatha Yoga in 2008 for my initial Yoga Teacher Training, and in 2015 completed a Prana Vinyasa training led by Monica Mesa, developed by visionary Yogini Shiva Rea. Over the years I have participated in over 700 hours of teacher trainings and now lead 200 Hour Prana Vinyasa Teacher Trainings as an affiliate of Shiva Rea’s Samudra Global School of Living Yoga.

Over the past 14 years, I have been developing my knowledge of the incredible ancient healing tradition, Ayurveda. In 2020 I completed a 300 hour Ayurveda Wellness Coach training via the Shakti School, and am currently a Master’s of Science student in Maharishi Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine via Maharishi International University. I love to help people understand their unique constitution and incorporate the incredible science of Ayurveda to help them find radiant health and balance.

DON'T WAIT!

Your healing retreat includes:
• 6 nights’ accommodations at Finca Luna Nueva (January 15th-20th, leaving on the 21st)

• Morning Prana Vinyasa (flow) yoga and meditation, variously incorporating chanting, dance, mantra, and pranayama

• Afternoon sessions of gentle yoga, pranayama, journaling, chanting, song, dance, yin yoga, yoga nidra, and meditation

• 3 meals per day —delicious, organic and locally grown when available (special diets can be accommodated)

• Your Choice of On-Site Tour: Organic farm tour to learn about the amazing things Finca Luna is doing to promote biodynamic, regenerative rainforest agriculture, OR Night Mysteries Adventure to the tree frogs and nightlife of the rainforest

• A beautiful chlorine-free swimming pool and solar powered jacuzzi

• FREE time!

In addition, you may customize your week with these adventures:
stand up paddleboard on Lake Arenal • chocolate making tour • nighttime mysteries tour• Cavalonga hike • sacred seeds tour •birdwatching • kayak or peddle boarding on Lake Arenal • horseback riding • day trip to natural hotsprings fed by Lake Arenal• ziplining •hanging bridges • hike to waterfall • hikes in the Children’s Eternal Rainforest

What’s not included? Airfare to/from San Jose, Costa Rica, transportation from the airport to Finca Luna Nueva (It’s about a 2.5 hour journey; Finca Luna Nueva can help you organize a private or group shuttle). A la carte food and drink items can be added to your Finca Luna Nueva tab, as well as any optional excursions or spa services. Tips are not included but highly encouraged for Finca Luna Nueva staff and any guides for tours, treatments, or excursions.

“What a journey! The activities enghanced being right here, right now- fully present- and brought the participants together physically and emotionally. We each worked through personal issues and developed intimacy. Perfect for the start of a new year to set intentions! Morning yoga flows were appropriately challenging, afternoons wonderfully reflective. Finca Luna Nueva was marvelous!! I feel more connected to the earth than I have in a long time. It was great to explore, discover and be a child again. The staff made my stay most enjoyable. My room was just right- everything I needed- comfortable, safe, secure.” ~ Carolyn Foster

lodging

There are a couple spots left, please fill in the form below and I’ll let you know about lodging options and prices.

All rooms have Air Conditioning

All participants required to purchase travel insurance.

Please email lilyrusso@gmail.com to reserve your spot!

Please view our Payment and Cancellation Policies here.

Testimonials from previous retreat Participants:

“This week was utterly magical. From the wonders of the rainforest to the cozy accommodations and nutritious food, Finca Luna Nueva brought it. And to top all that, Lily poured her heart into every aspect of the retreat and it was felt wholeheartedly by all attendees. From fun, playful yoga flows in the morning to adventures in between, to evening dance and singing sessions that awakened the heart and allowed me to transform. I could not have expected more and can hardly wait to instill in my life what I learned here and incorporate these practices to ensure I’m living my best life and reaching towards my highest purpose.” ~Kara Armano

“A small part of me shifted and I know I will never be the same. Of course, I feel deeply connected and grounded right now while I am here, but I know I am taking this sacred pause with me for life.” ~ Dot Clemens

“This retreat was one of the finest experiences of my life. The teaching was on another level and the environment couldn’t be matched. For me the trip was one of the most memorable I've ever had and you & Oliver were major contributors to the experience. You taught me a lot just from watching the relationship each of you had with your own bodies. That may sound strange but there's no other way to express it. I saw gentleness, respect, awareness. You've opened up a door for me because it's motivated me to continue on with the journey. I plan to get more focused on my yoga and I look forward to whatever changes that will bring, going forward.” ~ Sherry Hooper

“From the setting to the yoga practice, the people involved, it became a week that enlightened my life and my outlook.” ~ Devon Wayne

“Such a great week of fun and relaxation. Plenty of time for self-guided exploration in addition to group outings. Lily and Oliver are amazing and inspirational.” ~ Deidre Newborough

“I learned so much about yoga, meditation, and self-awareness. The experience was invaluable.” ~ Jaclyn Kotula

"This yoga retreat was one of the most regenerative yoga retreats I have been to in 40 years.” ~ Larry Conrads

“The yoga and mindfulness retreat was awesome. The staff here is so warm and knowledgeable about the importance of biodiversity. Finca Luna Nueva had many educational and experiential tours, including chocolate making from start to finish. The yoga was nourishing and strengthening.” ~ Susan Russo

“Lily and Oliver offer a great and safe container of spiritually based yoga. The final meditation moved my body and soul, very emotional with a full release.” ~ Fred Boshardt

“The retreat was an experience that will stay with me forever. It allowed me to grow, to learn and to be nourished.” ~ Lisa Sneed 

“Lily and Oliver are amazing, I will go on many future retreats with them. Lily has an incredible ability to make people of all yoga levels feel perfect and comfortable.” ~ Holly Henderson

“This has been an incredible life enhancing experience, from the place to the people. I look forward to attending again!” ~ Joan Kloster

“Lily created a sacred space for my yoga practice and my spirit to expand and grow. What a magical week in the rainforest!” ~ Britt Sudderth