Restoration Reset
An Ayurvedic Retreat for Women of Color to Rebalance the Body, Renew the Spirit, and Return to Inner Harmony
Sarapique + La Fortuna Costa Rica
October 30 - November 3,2025
Reset your rhythms and Reclaim your body’s wisdom
This is a space to help you bring balance to your mind, body and spirit.
It’s a place to rest, self-discover and soften.
A sanctuary to curate intentional daily rituals that you can take with you wherever you are or call home.
This is your invitation to finally rest and nurture your nervous system,without shame, without pressure, and without explanation.
Through breathwork meditation, restorative yoga, and an ayurvedic approach to nourishment and soul-centered connection, we’ll return to the root of what your body has been asking of you.
WHo IS this retreat for?
... the woman who’s been holding everything together while her body quietly falls apart.
The one who’s wired but exhausted, bloated, skipping meals, aching for peace, but running on fumes.
You're trying to pray, to journal, to stretch, to care for yourself... but nothing seems to stick.
Not because you're undisciplined.
But because you're depleted. You're nervous system is typically in a wreck.
You’ve been saying “I just need a break,” but haven’t given yourself one.
This is for the woman who is:
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Carrying the weight of chronic fatigue, gut issues, inflammation, or anxiety
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In a place of burnout, emotionally drained, spiritually dry, and physically in discomfort.
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Struggling with sleep, digestion, low energy, or hormonal imbalance
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Trying to keep up with life, but your body keeps whispering: “slow down”
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Ready to step away from overstimulation, hustle, and shame
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Searching for healing that honors both science and spirit
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Curious about Ayurveda, yoga, or ancestral practices but unsure where to begin
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Longing to rewrite your spiritual path outside of white Christian norms
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Desiring softness, sisterhood, sacred conversation, and nervous system repair
You don’t need to be good at yoga, pilates or anything.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to be willing to come and be open to leaving more whole.
The Transformation You'll Feel
When you say YES to Restoration Reset Retreat
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Clarity about your next season of life
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A safe space to explore your spirituality without judgment
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Sisterhood and connection that lasts beyond the retreat
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A body that feels lighter
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Tools and rhythms you can sustain at home
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Healing touch through massage, reiki, and restorative movement
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The joy of being cared for ; no cooking, no cleaning, no constant planning
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Inspiration to create and dream again
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Time in nature to reset your nervous system
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What do I need to know...Do I need a passport to travel to Costa Rica? Yes, a valid passport is required to enter Costa Rica. Can I come solo? Absolutely. Many women attend solo. Each room at the Yoga Sanctuary features two twin beds, thoughtfully arranged for comfort, rest and retreat sisterhood. What is the closest airport? The closest airport is SJO (San José International Airport). Please book your arrival flight to land before 4 PM on arrival day and your departure flight for after 12 noon. Your round-trip airport transfers are included in your retreat cost. Does the sanctuary have air conditioning? No, but it is an open-air structure designed for natural airflow and cooling. October brings cooler air, making the environment refreshing and comfortable. Does the sanctuary have Wi-Fi? Yes, there is Wi-Fi available at the sanctuary. Are non-Black or non-BIPOC participants welcome? At this time, the retreat space is intended for Black women and Brown women of Latin, Asian, or Indigenous descent. This helps preserve the intention and safety of the space. Can I opt out of a ceremony or class? Of course. This is your world and your healing. We encourage you to tune into whether this retreat is in alignment with your spiritual wellness goals. For the fullest experience, we recommend engaging as best you can. What are the meals like? Are there vegan or gluten-free options available? All meals at the sanctuary are plant-based and vegan. We can accommodate gluten-free diets. No meat or animal products will be served, as part of the retreat’s holistic intention. Is the retreat ADA accessible? While Restoration Reset is not fully ADA accessible, we can warmly accommodate guests who are able to walk and move without the use of a motorized mobility device. The Yoga Sanctuary includes one flight of stairs leading to the space where yoga and meditation will be held. Our excursion to Tirimbina Reserve involves a footbridge and forest trails, which we will take at a slow, mindful pace. Walking sticks or canes are welcome and encouraged for extra stability. What is the refund policy? Full refunds are available within 24 hours of payment. If you cancel before September 15, you may receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be given after September 15. Travel insurance is recommended. How do I get started? Book a free retreat discovery call to ask questions, explore the experience, and see if it’s the right fit for us.
Meet Your Facilitators, Alicia Christine + Jowana Marshall
Alicia Christine Beach is a certified wellness guide and healer, trained in yoga, mat Pilates, and Reiki. Once voiceless and bedridden, she restored her health through movement, Ayurveda, energy work, and intentional living. She now helps women restore their bodies, reclaim their voices, and return to their true selves. A fifth-generation minister, Alicia carries an ancestral gift of spiritual leadership but offers it in a way that is untamed and liberating using her voice “in the wild” to guide women into more wholeness and embodiment.
Jowana Marshall (Yogini Jo) is a devoted bodyworker, yoga instructor, author, and lifestyle guide originally from South Jersey. A fearless visionary, she has been living in Costa Rica for the past 11 years, where she founded The Brown Girl Yoga Tribe and The Yoga Sanctuary, a sacred space for healing, community, and spiritual transformation. Jowana studied Alternative Medicine at Everglades University and is a 700-hour Yoga Teacher trained in Vinyasa, Multi-Flow, and Hatha Yoga. She is also a certified Thai Massage Therapist and Instructor, as well as a Level II Reiki Practitioner.