FemRising 2024
Fem Rising was an incredibly transformative experience that brought together a diverse group of women for an unforgettable week of self-discovery and community building.
Day 1 began with a heartfelt welcome night at Pura Vida Casas. The team, led by Chloe, Marina, and Maya, set the tone by encouraging all attendees to drop their masks and be open, vulnerable, and ready for transformation. Ground rules were established, emphasizing the importance of empathy, support, surrender, and full participation. The evening was filled with reflective activities, including an exercise in which everyone was encouraged to give each other a hug as a symbol of openness and receptivity to the experiences to come. The day ended with a relaxing dinner at the house.
Day 2 started with an energizing yoga session led by Chloe. The focus was on being fully present in each moment, noting how our reactions to different positions reflected our attitudes towards life. The day continued with a beach outing to Esterillos Oeste, where Chloe led a powerful eye gazing exercise. This activity involved pairing up with someone unknown and sharing personal stories for five minutes, fostering deeper connections among the participants.
Day 3 started with a Somatic Breathwork session led by Maya, followed by an exciting ATV tour. The day culminated with the 'Your Walls Ceremony' where attendees were encouraged to share about their personal patterns and blocks. The emphasis was on shifting the perspective from being victims of these patterns to creators of a new, empowering narrative.
Day 4 began with 'The Ocean Meditation' led by Chloe at the beautiful Manuel Antonio beach. The day continued with banana boating and ended with a dinner at the house.
On Day 5, Chloe led a refreshing yoga session, followed by a photoshoot led by Marina. The highlight of the day was the Ecstatic Dance session led by Marina. Attendees were encouraged to express their emotions through dance, learning how to shift energies and generate happiness, joy, sadness, and slowness in any moment.
Day 6 started with another Somatic Breathwork session led by Maya, followed by another photoshoot session with Marina. The day ended with the 'Light Ceremony', where attendees were showered with love and appreciation by their peers. Each woman was given a chance to stand in the middle of a circle while others shared what they loved about her. The attendees also received letters filled with words of love and encouragement, which were to be opened at home.
The food schedule was meticulously planned to ensure everyone was well-nourished and energized throughout the retreat. Delicious meals were served at breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a special dinner out in Jaco on Day 5. The participants were also advised to buy snacks in advance for Day 7.
Each activity and session was designed with the purpose of encouraging openness, vulnerability, and transformation among the attendees.
