Conscious Couples

With Dr. Jesse Hanson and Demi Betschart

November 2 - 9, 2024

Date and Time Details: November 2nd - 9th

Location: Diamante Valley, Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica

Address: 754X+7R9 San José, San José, Costa Rica

Contact: info@atmanretreats.com

  • Couples - Essentials – $5,000.00
  • Couples - Hero's Journey – $5,285.00
  • Couples - Deep Dive – $5,540.00

Conscious Couples

Join us for a transformative 6-night experience in the breathtaking landscapes of Costa Rica.  Designed for couples in any stage of their relationship, this introduces the concept of ‘relationshaping’ – a dynamic approach to fostering growth and adaptability in your partnership


THE EXPERIENCE

Experience a journey that weaves courage, exploration, adventure, and romance, taking your relationship to the next level. This retreat is for those who are dating, married, and anyone in a romantic partnership who seeks to deepen and explore their committed relationship. Whether you are newly together or have been partners for years, this experience is designed to help you grow, evolve, and connect more profoundly with your partner.


PROGRAMMING

Somatic Healing: Enhance body awareness andemotional healing.

Embodiment Exercises: Strengthen your connection through mindful movement and presence.

Ceremonial Experiences: Engage in sacred practices tolet go, surrender, and embrace transformation together.

Community Support: Connect with other couples in asupportive environment, fostering authenticity and deeper connection.

Intimacy Building: Explore techniques for deeper physical and emotional intimacy.

Sound Baths & Music Therapy: Experience the healing power of sound and music.


WHAT TO EXPECT

Dynamic Growth: Embrace a fluid approach to relationships, moving from stagnation to continual growth and adaptability.

Intimacy Cultivation: Deepen your connection through tantric practices, somatic awareness, and emotional honesty.

Holistic Healing: Integrate ancient tantric principles and somatic techniques to enhance trust, vulnerability, and mutual respect.


OUTCOMES AND INSIGHTS

Attachment Insights: Understand your attachment style and its impact on your relationship.

Authentic Communication:

Learn and practice honest, heartfelt communication. Personal and Mutual Growth: Balance togetherness with personal reflection and growth.

Deepened Connection: Participate in activities that foster a profound and intimate bond with your partner

By moving through embodiment experiences, you will have the chance to explore a deeper kind of connection with each other, and yourself. Through ceremonial experiences, your ego will be challenged to let go, surrender, and trust yourself and your partner as you move deeper into the unknown. Within the community you will witness and be witnessed bringing you closer to your authentic self.


CULINARY EXPERIENCE

Indulge in farm-to-table cuisine, crafted by Executive Chef Serge Theriault, a Cordon Bleu-trained French chef with a flair for Asian, Mediterranean, and North American influences. Each meal is vibrant, nourishing, and thoughtfully prepared using ingredients sourced from our on-site organic farms.


SPA SERVICES

Massage, mindfulness, breathwork, yoga, cold plunge, physical movement and more…


Facilitated preparation and integration support

The power and potential of your retreat depend on how you prepare your body, mind, and spirit for the experience – as well as how you’re able to translate it into meaningful shifts in your life afterward.

We provide in-depth preparation and integration support, providing you with tools, and giving you opportunities to witness and be witnessed in a group setting.

All of these serve as a road map for your journey.

Your retreat includes a group preparation call two weeks before and a group integration call two weeks after your retreat (virtual). At the retreat, you’ll move through a group-supported preparation process before your first ceremony, and group integration following your second ceremony.

Additional 1:1 Support

Due to the expansive nature of psychedelic and somatic work, we recommend having multiple guided preparation sessions leading up to your journey and ongoing integration after your retreat with one of our experienced coaches. Your 1:1 calls are with an experienced and dedicated Atman coach, personalized to your needs, and can be booked as individual sessions or packages. 

The more informed, resourced, and supported you are, the greater the potential for breakthroughs and transformations in your life that can be sustained long term.

You may book more preparation and integration sessions with an Ātman facilitator in the retreat registration process. If you have any trouble with this, please email us at info@atmanretreats.com.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU

We are thrilled to host you on this transformational journey, elevating your personal growth to new heights. Our immersive programs guide you and your partner through profound breakthroughs, fostering deep, lasting, and positive change.

Ceremonies, guided practices, rest, and play

Experience two facilitated ceremonies where you can go inward, explore different spaces on the land, and receive support with whatever may arise. 

Join daily group mindfulness or movement practices that are intentionally curated to help you develop the skills and gain the tools to anchor you throughout your journey. 

We value rest and play. Outside of ceremonies and group work, you will have space to rest, go on nature excursions, and gather for meals and fire circles.

 Please note: While the core elements of the retreat are consistent, we may adjust activities due to weather and to best support the unique dynamics, of each group.

The power to shape your own experience

While we trust in the transformative power of this process and offer our unwavering support, it’s ultimately your path to walk and your inner guidance to heed. 

Your sovereignty serves as a beacon that guides and empowers you to shape an experience that resonates authentically with your being. We honor your individuality and invite you to embrace your truths and set the rhythm of your journey.

While every element of your experience is optional, we encourage you to be in tune with and express your personal needs and boundaries. Come with an open heart and mind, ready to explore the depths of your being and awaken.

The Ātman Team

Meet the heart and soul behind Ātman: a dedicated team of trauma-informed facilitators who serve as pillars of support before, during, and after retreats.

Dr. Jesse Hanson, Clinical Director

Jesse holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, specializing in somatic psychology and neuropsychology. He also possesses a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Santa Barbara Graduate Institute. In addition to his academic achievements, Jesse has spent over 20 years training with various holistic and shamanic teachers, exploring the connection between mind and body and its impact on natural healing processes.

Currently, he also serves as a co-founder and clinical director of MentalHealth.com, the chief clinical officer of Dimensions Retreats, and the Interim Clinical Director at Ryzio Institute. He works as a Clinical Advisor at HOLOS. He also served four seasons as an interventionist on A&E’s documentary series Intervention. With a career centered on helping patients recover and better their lives, Jesse is committed to bridging modern neuroscience with ancient wisdom.

He is also a father and lives with his family in beautiful Costa Rica.

How we create safety

Our approach integrates three elements identified by research as essential factors for catalyzing transformative experiences.

  1. An environment that helps you have a felt experience of safety
  2. An embodied experience of your true essence/authentic self
  3. Being witnessed by and supported by the loving care of another

We cultivate the conditions that allow you to have these transformational experiences at the retreat by establishing an environment that prioritizes your physical and emotional well-being so you can fully engage with the process.

Exploring guest readiness

Your transformational retreat experience often results in a fresh mental perspective, influencing how you view yourself and your surroundings. 

We explore your readiness for these potential changes by supporting you through an onboarding process that involves a screening call and intake form. We intend to get to know you as well as possible to build a deep sense of trust so that we can best support you before, during, and after your retreat.

Questions? We’d love to hear from you.

If you feel called to this work and resonate with our approach, we encourage you to reach out to us with any questions and curiosities that could guide you toward a path that is in alignment with your unique needs.

Reach out to us at info@atmanretreats.com and we will respond to you within 48 hours.

We look forward to connecting with you.

About the Leaders

Dr. Jesse Hanson

Dr. Jesse Hanson is the clinical director for Atman Resorts and Retreats. He holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology with a specialization in somatic psychology and neuropsychology. He also possesses a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Santa Barbara Graduate Institute. In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. […]

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Demi Betschart

Demi Betschart is a seasoned practitioner and somatic coach with over a decade of dedication to the healing arts. With a profound journey spanning soul retrieval, rebirthing, and deep exploration of body awareness, yoga, meditation, and breath work, she brings a wealth of experience to the realm of somatic healing.  Over the past seven years, […]

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