Caring for your body, mind and soul with the power of water
Fully guided water fasting immersion where you will have the chance to activate the powers that lay dormant in you.
Water Fasting Immersion Retreat
Kia Ora — Dominicalito — Costa Rica
17th August to 30th August 2025.
Join us for this 14 day life changing retreat designed to cleanse, heal and revitalise every aspect of your being. Say yes to life through water fasting, gentle embodied movement , somatic regulating practices, educational workshops and healing therapies. We have carefully curated every aspect of your journey here to create a safe, supported and nurturing environment, where you can fully let go, trust that we are here for you, heal deeply, reconnect with your self and cultivate new awareness about your capacity to self regulate and be at peace with what is. We Integrate ancient natural wisdom with modern therapeutic practices.
WHY WATER FASTING ?
Water is the element that connects all life and is the most magical element in our body, responding to vibration and Intention . Ageing is associated with the loss of hydration and structured water at a cellular level. If you have lost faith in your body’ s ability to heal itself & in the intelligent design that governs your body’s physiology without you having to think about it. Then, nothing like a water fast to feel that trust again. You will remember that you are a wonderful being, with the power to achieve great things . Water fasting is like a rite of passage , you may go through it and it might not be comfortable at first, it might even challenge you to the edges or it might be the best feeling you ever had in a while! Once you come out on the other end of that journey, you are reborn . You will feel renewed in your body, your mind and energy - The benefits are so great that we have empowering lectures led by Dr Veress, & Didier Rn to share all about it. We are experienced in guiding you safely during your journey.
When you join this 14-day Water Fast Immersion in Costa Rica you will be in good hands - Clinically supervised by an experienced medical holistic team. Led by a Naturopathic Doctor and assisted by a Nurse Specialist, supported by a Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapist trained into clinically supported water-fasting.
Water fasting is one of the most ancient spiritual and healing practices. When your body faces illness, it tends to enter a rest and fasting mode to heal and repair itself. Water fasting for health stimulates autophagy and helps rebalance the microbiome. It improves metabolic functions and insulin sensitivity, initiating a deep cleansing process at the cellular level. This process induces cellular renewal, increasing longevity and vitality.
While water fasting, your body switches fuels, transitioning from glycolysis to ketosis. This transition improves mental clarity, focus, and reduces systemic inflammation, which is linked to many chronic illnesses prevalent in today's society due to our modern lifestyle.
Fasting can take you to a more fluid state where emotions can be released spontaneously as your body selectively cleanses certain organs during the fast. Feelings such as anger, sadness, and apathy can surface to be processed and embodied. We have spaces during your time here that support the safe expression of those emotions and beliefs in a somatic and embodied way, so they are permanently release from your system.
Meet Your Hosts
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Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Csilla Veress ND, Diplom. OM, LAc has been utilizing water-only fasting as part of integrative approach to the management of chronic inflammatory conditions from metabolic diseases to rare complex medical disorders for over a decade. She works at TrueNorth Health, specializing in the safe application of prolonged water-only fasting with patients, combined with nutrition based and lifestyle medicine.
She loves working with individuals to understand personalized health plans based on finding root causes for their conditions and the unique physiological needs of her patients. She is passionate about educating patients on microbiome rejuvenation, modern day toxicology issues and the importance of safe application of detoxification strategies. She writes, creates courses and gives lectures regularly on various health topics..
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Registered Nurse & Gerson practitioner
Didier is a dedicated Integrative Medicine Clinician and registered Nurse since 2005. He specializes in detox and natural wisdom advocacy. Certified in Medical Ozone Therapy and IV Vitamin Therapy, he interned at True North, gaining insights into the healing power of water. With 18 years of immersion in wellness retreats and clinics globally, Didier dedicates to empowering individuals to live fulfilled and authentic lives
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Yoga Therapy & Somatic psychotherapy
Alicia Ruiz is a multidisciplinary Holistic Practitioner. Her journey started in India in 2005 studying Ayurveda while travelling around the world.
Since, she has been practicing, teaching yoga & Movement therapies for more than 15 years now, earning title of senior yoga teacher in the field. She was trained by Dr Gabor Maté in Compassionate Enquiry and offers trauma Informed psychotherapy consultancy to her longterm clients empowering them in their lives. She is skilful at guiding groups and creating powerful safe containers where healing can happen.
Your Sanctuary In the jungle.
Casa Kia Ora is a tropical oasis in Dominicalito, Costa Rica, offering an escape from the ordinary and a chance to rediscover yourself.
Casa Kia Ora Luxury Villas are situated in the Dominical region of Costa Rica, approximately 3 hours from San Jose International Airport. Featuring two newly constructed villas and luxury jungle cabins with all the modern comforts, our property sits at the edge of the rainforest and the sea. Here, you will feel as if it's just you, the jungle, and the ocean.
All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and private bathrooms. The property also boasts fantastic spaces for relaxation, allowing you to fully enjoy paradise while our dedicated team takes care of every detail from your arrival until your departure.
Are You Ready to Invest in Your Wellbeing?
Registration Open February 3rd 2025
Investment:
-Early Bird Price $3,495 USD for a double occupancy room with private bathroom
Save $200 with the early bird special **Runs until June 6th 2025**
-After June 6th pay $3,695 USD
-Early Bird Price $4,395 USD for a private room with private bathroom
Save $200 with the early bird special **Runs until June 6th 2025**
-After June 6th pay $4,595 USD
Payment:
- $800 USD NON REFUNDABLE deposit holds your spot
payment can be made via wise app, online with credit/debit card via stripe. Please contact me directly for payment instructions. If paying in CAD exchange rate will be the rate on the day payment is being sent.
- The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to the retreat start date. The remaining balance is non-refundable but it is transferrable to another individual or future retreat.
***Payment plans are available***.
Where you will stay
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Shared Luxury Jungle Cabin
Listen to the sounds of nature with a friend or a loved one in this beautiful shared cabin in the jungles of Costa Rica
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Single Luxury Jungle Cabin
Enjoy this beautiful Jungle Cabin and the sweet birds songs in the morning from your bed.
RETREAT FLOW
