Pura Vida: A Wellness Journey in Costa Rica
Pura Vida represents a way of life focused on simplicity, happiness, and appreciation for the present moment. It was the perfect setting for a workshop on building a lifestyle-focused business while maintaining balance in everyday life.
Recently, I had the opportunity to spend a week at Villa Wanderlust in the heart of Costa Rica with 22 other participants, including five nurses. Surrounded by rainforest, the experience offered a chance to step away from daily routines and focus on wellness, learning, and personal growth.
The itinerary included activities centered around relaxation, nutrition, movement, gratitude, and community involvement. From massage therapy and breathwork meditation to hiking, beach time, and a cacao and singing bowl ceremony, each experience reinforced the importance of making time for our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Between activities, we participated in workshops on mindset, lifestyle programming, writing for publication, podcasting, and creating transformational wellness retreats. While the topics varied, the message was consistent: wellness isn't something we do occasionally. It's something we intentionally build into our daily lives.
I returned home feeling refreshed, inspired, and grateful for the experience. More importantly, I came home with ideas and tools that I hope to incorporate into both my own life and the work we are doing to promote wellness in our community.