Annette Knopp, Blue Spirit Co-Founder - Blue Spirit Costa Rica

As human beings we have an innate, biological desire to bond with others. When connections feel safe and responsive, they soothe, fulfill and inspire us. However, the quality of our connections hinge foremost upon our relationship with ourselves. The question is: how centered and alive are we in our bodies, how attuned are we to our true values and authentic feelings – and how deeply do we feel connected to our innermost essence and the larger Whole?

This week draws from the ancient wisdom of Eastern meditative traditions as well as modern Western studies of interpersonal neurobiology and adult attachment relations. The program weaves a rich tapestry of inspiring lectures, experiential inquiries, guided meditations and effective practices that assist us in living in closer proximity to our true self and more wakeful and embodied connection with others.
Join a supportive community, revitalize your body with daily yoga (all levels), unwind in the pristine presence of the surrounding nature, walk the beach, swim in the Ocean and enjoy Blue Spirit’s famed nutritious and delicious cuisine!

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
Morning
7:00 – 8:00 YOGA/MOVEMENT
8:00 – 9:00 Breakfast Buffet
9:30 – 12:00 GROUP SESSION
12:00 – 1:30 Lunch Buffet

Afternoon
TIME to rest, journal, swim, walk on the beach, receive bodywork or longevity treatments. On some afternoons, there will be simple, self-guided practice assignments.

Evening
6:00-7:15 Dinner Buffet
7:15-8:15 GROUP SESSION

Teacher Bio

With 30 years of exploration, Annette is seasoned guide in the realm of consciousness. As a meditation teacher, somatic counselor and shamanic practitioner, she supports and mentors clients from all over the world in their unique journeys of awakening and transformation and
Favoring an integrative approach to spiritual awakening, Annette draws from a rich background of studies and practices in Buddhist meditation, Hindu Vedanta and cutting-edge Western psycho-spiritual integration. She is a full mesa carrier in a Shamanic lineage of the Peruvian Andes, a certified DARe-practitioner (somatic approach to repair relational trauma), an ordained Wisdom Keeper and has been trained as a Yoga teacher in various traditions.