The sleeping spaces and bathrooms are shared in our three-story “Casa Jungla” guest house. Private sleeping spaces are available upon request when booking. WiFi is available at the Communal Kitchen Area.

All meals are farm to table using local ingredients. Free coffee and teas are located in the Kitchen Area. Since our location is very rural, guests may want to buy their favorite snacks and beverages while they are in Golfito. Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Guests are responsible for their transportation to and from Golfito.

By Plane: From the San Jose Airport (SJO), take a Sansa Air flight to Golfito Airport. This 45 min flight will cost approximately $110. A brief taxi ride from the airport into town will cost you approximately $5 USD. Ask driver to drop off at the “Muellecito” (little dock).

By Bus: Go to the Tracopa Bus terminal in San Jose (we suggest Uber or local taxi $15-$35) and take either the 6:30am, 7am, or 3:30pm bus to Golfito. This 7 hour bus ride will cost approximately $18 USD. The bus will drop you off in downtown Golfito. Continue walking until reaching the “Muellecito” and Tourist Information Center.

By Van: If participants coordinate amongst themselves to arrive at similar times into SJO then a shuttle van can be coordinated to bring you all down together. This ride will take approximately 5 hours depending on how many sightseeing stops are made. This option has a total cost of $400 and a maximum capacity of 9 people.

Clothing: lightweight long pants & lightweight long sleeve t-shirts (for sun and evening bug protection), fast dry t-shirts, light rain jacket, swimsuit, closed-toed shoes (hiking shoes), sunglasses, hat, flip-flops, water shoes (optional)

Portable solar panel charger

Headlamp / flashlight / solar lamp

Snorkeling gear

Dry bag (electronics safe and dry when you are out on the water)

Camera

Binoculars

Refillable water bottle (better with filter)

Sunscreen (coral reef friendly)

Natural bug repellent

Grapefruit seed extract (used for after bite and as a natural antiseptic)

Includes lodging for 5 nights, 3 fresh buffet-style meals a day, Golfo Dulce Boat Cruise, Waterfall Jungle Hike, Pavones Surf Trip, Bioluminescence Cruise, and boat transfers to & from Golfito.

Additional services such as other tours, massages or alcoholic beverages are available for extra charge.

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Where is congested energy being held?

In what order must areas be opened?

What type of bodywork is appropriate for this individual?

Feel revolting muscles vs surrendering muscles.

Determine how deeply you can work and how to direct the energy.

Learn to evaluate breath patterns and how to coach an optimal breath.

Remove surface tension in preparation for deep work.

Approach multiple layers of tension; How much can be worked in each session?

Subtle hand and foot variations to create dramatic effects.

Practice slowing down. Letting go of a prescribed, timed sequence and replacing it with feeling and following the energy.

“Clean-up”. How to finish up a session after working deeply.

Recognize how each body may need to be supported differently.

Support your body with a simple strap system so you can easily use your feet, knees, elbows, sitz bones and body weight.

Minimize muscular effort so you can feel nurtured by your massage career for a lifetime. Practice getting out of your own way and working less.

We will cater the week around the ailments and interests of the students. We want to make it as useful as possible for you. Chris has endless tricks, techniques, and info to share so we take your requests– neck work, for example– and then practice several different ways to approach that area so each student can find the approach that works best for them.

Christopher Ray is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. (#451538-11) and is registered by Thai Healing Alliance International (THAI) as a Thai Therapist and Instructor.

Chris has been practicing massage & bodywork for the past 28 years, focusing on Traditional Therapeutic Thai Massage for the past 22. He has worked with many teachers in Thailand, and has developed a unique, masterful style of bodywork which is deeply transformative. Christopher’s patient, thorough style of 3 to 5-hour sessions has allowed him to explore deeply into how congestion and energy move and function in the body. Chris began teaching ten years ago, sharing his detailed sense of body and energy mechanics, as well as his clear, heart-based approach to life. He is passionate about assisting people in opening up their bodies, remembering their true potential, and embracing life with authenticity, love and joy.

Kate Lewandowski is a certified breathing facilitator, registered yoga teacher, dance teacher, landscaper, Qi Kung practitioner, bodyworker, ex-veterinarian, and cosmic traveler. She thrives on balancing and supporting the highest potential of all those around her. She is also the nuts-n-bolts organizer of this team who holds the container for the magic to unfold. Together, their skills balance and synergize to create exuberant classes that provide life changing information in a fun, comprehendible way.