Align & Awaken 2027
With Laura Boozer, LMT and Elizabeth McNeil, E-RYT 500
April 24 - 29, 2027
Align & Awake Wellness Retreat in Costa Rica
Restore. Reconnect. Recharge.
Step away from the noise and step into a week of intentional healing and growth in the heart of Costa Rica. This immersive retreat—led by wellness experts Laura Boozer and Elizabeth McNeil—is designed to surround your body and mind with the right environment to calm the nervous system, restore physical balance, and awaken your inner vitality.
Whether you’re seeking recovery from chronic pain, navigating stress or burnout, or simply craving deeper connection to your body and self, this retreat offers an integrative wellness experience grounded in movement, mindfulness, and science-based healing. We’ve made this one All Inclusive, so you don’t have to think about anything on your trip.
What’s Included:
✺ 5 nights, 6 days at Costa Rica’s newest luxury resort
Experience Mandala-Ojochal, our sanctuary nestled between the jungle, mountains and beaches of Ojochal. Experience the luxurious infinity pools, breathtaking mountain views, stunning bamboo Mandala shaped yoga shala, as well as abundant wildlife, including tucans, scarlett macaws, oropendolas, hummingbirds, parrots, iguanas and monkeys.
✺ 3 Nourishing Farm to Table meals each day
Savor vibrant, locally sourced cuisine with three wholesome meals prepared fresh each day. Our chefs use organic produce, tropical fruits, and sustainably raised ingredients, many of them grown on our Mandala property. The intention is to nourish your body and soul while celebrating the flavors of Costa Rica.
✺ Round Trip Ground Transportation from airport included
From your landing in Costa Rica, you will begin your journey with comfortable round-trip ground transportation from the airport to our serene retreat setting in Ojochal. Along the way, enjoy scenic stops to marvel at wild crocodiles basking by the Tarcoles River, a blue morpho butterfly sanctuary or stop to sip on a fresh coconut under a shady palm. A captivating introduction to Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity and a great way to get connected with your new retreat friends.
✺ Half Day Beach Excursion
Embark on a mid retreat half-day journey to Playa Chaman, nestled within Marino Ballena National Park. This serene beach boasts golden sands, gentle surf, and a backdrop of lush jungle, making it ideal for relaxation and nature immersion. With its peaceful ambiance and natural beauty, Playa Chaman offers a perfect setting for rejuvenation
✺ Daily Yoga Classes (Beginner to Advanced)
Explore strength, mobility, and mindfulness with daily yoga practices tailored to all levels. Elizabeth will guide you through sessions that focus on balance, breath, and restoration.
✺ Morning Meditations
Start each day in stillness with guided meditations to center your awareness, calm the nervous system, and create intention for the day ahead.
✺ Sound Healing & Nervous System Reset
Learn how to use the frequency of sound as a tool to regulate your emotions, boost energy, and create physiological calm. These daily sessions teach powerful techniques to manage stress and trauma stored in the body. A curated sound healing group experience will add a special ceremonial element to the week.
✺ Functional Nutrition for Healing & Aging
Explore how food affects inflammation, energy, and longevity. We’ll dive into the science of what helps and what harms your body, so you can eat in a way that supports healing, vitality, and graceful aging.
✺ Fascial Release & Chronic Pain Relief
Experience fascial release classes using tools and methods inspired by The Fascia Pro and The MELT Method®. These classes help unwind chronic tension patterns, improve mobility, and restore healthy connective tissue for long-term pain relief and resilience.
What’s Optional Add On:
✺ Upgrade to Carmon Air Charter Flight from SJO to Quepos
✺ Massage Treatments at Mandala
✺ Additional Excursions
Welcome to Mandala Ojochal, Costa Rica
Located in the Southern Pacific Zone of Costa Rica, Mandala Ojochal Boutique Resort and Retreat Center is nestled in the Ojochal Valley near the Pacific Ocean. Our combination of pristine nature, tropical climate, a devoted team, and the uplifting energy of the Mandala community fosters the perfect setting for your retreat, ensuring a profoundly nurturing and unforgettable experience. Mandala-Ojochal provides the perfect setting to disconnect from the demands of everyday life and reconnect to nature, community, and self. Enjoy nourishing meals, spa therapies, walking paths, breathtaking views, and moments of quiet—an ideal space to heal.
Leaders
Laura Boozer, LMT Founder of The Fascia Pro, Ntouch Massage & Wellness, and Karma Yoga(YouTube, thefasciapro.com) Laura Boozer is a nationally certified massage therapist, educator, and wellness entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in integrative healing. As the founder of The Fascia Pro, Ntouch Massage & Wellness, and Karma Yoga, she has dedicated her life to helping others reclaim their health through a holistic blend of bodywork, movement, neuroscience, and self-care education. Laura’s journey into wellness began after overcoming her own physical and emotional challenges. This personal transformation ignited a passion for healing that led her to work with…
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Elizabeth began her yoga journey in 1998 in Memphis, Tennessee, where she first studied and practiced this ancient discipline. After relocating to Elizabethtown, Kentucky, she continued her practice and discovered the transformative practice of Ashtanga Yoga.Through dedicated study and by traveling to learn from master teachers, Elizabeth completed her 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher certification in 2005, followed by her 500-hour RYT in 2007.For over 20 years, Elizabeth has taught yoga to a diverse range of practitioners, from children to seniors, throughout the Elizabethtown community. She skillfully tailors each class to participants’ individual capabilities, creating sessions that blend the best elements from major yoga systems to provide…
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