Innately we all know that spending time outdoors in nature is good for us, and now an ever expanding body of research has confirmed that exposure to the natural world has incredible benefits for our health and wellbeing. Submerging ourselves in nature is a proven antidote for stress: It lowers our blood pressure, stress hormones and anxiety levels, decreases nervous system arousal, enhances the function of our immune systems, boosts self-esteem and improves our mood drastically. What's more, when we’re in nature - even when we’re alone - feeling of loneliness are proven to diminish. The benefits that nature brings are so far reaching that scientists are even trying to systematize its phenomenal impact on the less tangible parts of our lives, such as our relationships, our values, and our religious and spiritual connections.

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Nature comes in all shapes and sizes, but none quite as extraordinary as the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica. Of all the Blue Zones, Nicoya is known for being the happiest. Here, you can forget what you think you know about forest bathing; the glorious clean air of the rainforest, paired with the immunity boosting and antioxidant effects of an environment rich in phytoncides is incomparable to the rest of our planet.

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On this Montezuma Retreat, as well as your experience of Epona Retreat's signature emotional healthcare,  you'll have opportunities to participate in many wellness boosting activities including yoga, meditation, holotropic breath work with Reiki, heart coherence, cold plunges, ceremonies to connect to nature, and so much more!  All in the midst of this wild paradise! You’ll experience complete immersion into this breathtaking natural environment and experience every benefit that nature has to offer.  The impact on your body and mind will be both immediate and lasting, leaving you feeling restored and ready to embrace a healthier and happier ‘Pura Vida’ back at home.