Pranic Retreat — Food Break and Living by Light, by the Pacific

Why this retreat in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is one of the most peaceful and life-filled countries on the planet: it abolished its army in 1948, protects more than a quarter of its land as parks and reserves, and shelters about 5% of the world's biodiversity. Right across the gulf from the resort lies the Nicoya Peninsula, one of the world's five “Blue Zones,” where people live longer and healthier lives than almost anywhere else — a living testimony to simplicity and to the “Pura Vida” way of life. Over the years, Costa Rica has become a haven for yoga, meditation and spiritual awakening; its gentle, luminous and vibrant energy naturally supports inner work and the journey toward Living by Light.

Here, the energies are especially favorable to the unfolding of your spirituality, to the revelation of the Being of Light you already are, and to the awakening of consciousness.

This retreat will allow you to give yourself a real break in an idyllic setting, to take stock of yourself and lay solid foundations for the year ahead; to offer your body a deep detox, both nutritional and psycho-emotional; to connect with your Higher Consciousness, the dimension free from the limits of the mind; and to recharge with an energy that will stay with you for months.

How the days unfold

In this magnificent setting, ideal for regeneration, the days are built around:

• revitalizing relaxation and well-being activities;
• “meals” taken in pranic mode, with specific practices;
• workshops and free time, so that everyone can shape their day as they wish;
• listening time, during which Gabriel meets each participant individually, on request and according to their needs.

During this pranic process of 7, 14 or 21 days, as you choose, you will stop eating in order to learn to nourish yourself consciously, and stop shining for appearances in order to learn to radiate with respect and authenticity toward yourself.

Program overview

This retreat is for you if you wish to give your body a food break and a deep detox, discover Living by Light, live in greater harmony with yourself and those around you, pursue optimal overall health, free yourself from recurring difficulties, gain well-being and joy of living, and meet people who share the same aspirations.

Your guide

This retreat is led by Gabriel Lesquoy: state-registered nurse (1995–2012), specialized in stress management; founder and director of Prana Inspire, a professional training organization dedicated to mind-body health and personal development; personal and professional development coach; energy therapist.

Gabriel has practiced pranic feeding since July 2012 and has led food-break and pranic-process retreats since 2014. To date, he has guided more than 900 people, in groups and individually, in residential retreats, online and at home.

To discover his approach, explore more than 600 of Gabriel's videos (mostly in French) on his YouTube channel: youtube.com/@gl.pranaware.

Prana Inspire — Gabriel Lesquoy, 11D rue Carnot, 88400 Gérardmer, France · pranainspire.com

Prices

Per person, in US dollars. The price includes accommodation and the pranic retreat guided by Gabriel Lesquoy. Travel, transfers, optional outings and individual consultations are not included.

These examples are at the public rate. If you have received a promo code, enter it in the simulator below or when you register.

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Individual consultations with Gabriel (before or during the retreat): about $78 per session. Not included in the price above.

Preparing for the retreat

On your own responsibility, and to support your health, your overall balance and your joy of being present, we strongly recommend that you start, as early as possible before the retreat, to:

• become aware, in the moment, of the time you spend eating;
• reduce the quantity and improve the quality of what you eat, unless your weight is too low;
• cut down on acidifying foods: meat, dairy products, gluten, sugar (unless medically contraindicated);
• favor an alkalizing diet: fruit and vegetables, raw or lightly cooked, nuts and seeds, legumes;
• favor fruit and vegetable juices, water and herbal teas;
• introduce a 24-hour fast once a week;
• have a blood test with your doctor just before and just after the retreat;
• the day before the retreat, do an intestinal cleanse or an enema.

What to bring: light summer clothes, a swimsuit, sandals and light walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, a light rain poncho, a flashlight, a blank envelope with 2 sheets of A4 paper, your favorite herbal teas, something to take notes with, your meditation cushion if you have one, a yoga mat, a yoga strap and two yoga blocks.

Dates and registration

Arrival: Saturday, October 9, 2027, around 5 p.m. End: Saturday, October 30, 2027, around 10 a.m. Choose 7, 14 or 21 days. The 7- and 14-day options can start on the first day or later, depending on the starting week you choose when you register. Registration deadline: September 1, 2027.

Everything happens online, on this website: you fill in your registration form, the health questionnaire and the participant commitments. You choose your dates and your room, and let us know whether you would like to be paired with another participant. All prices are shown in US dollars.

Payment schedule

• After Gabriel has validated your registration: a $200 registration fee to reserve your place (non-refundable).
• No later than April 1, 2027: 30% of the total price of your retreat, minus the $200 already paid if you registered before that date.
• No later than July 9, 2027: 50% of the total price of your retreat, minus the 30% already paid if you registered before that date.
• No later than October 1, 2027: the balance of the total cost of your retreat.

If you register after one of these dates, any installments already past due are payable upon validation. You can also pay the full amount at once.

Cancellation policy

• Cancellation more than 3 months before the start of the retreat (before July 9, 2027): full refund, excluding the $200 registration fee.
• Cancellation between 3 months and 1 month before the start (July 9 to September 9, 2027): 50% refund.
• Cancellation during the last month (after September 9, 2027): no refund.
• In all cases, the $200 registration fee is non-refundable.

Any dispute that cannot be settled amicably will be brought before the competent courts of Costa Rica, the country where the retreat takes place.

Location and access

Jane's Beach Resort — Monseñor Sanabria, 300 m east of the hospital, Chacarita, Puntarenas 60112, Costa Rica · janesbeachresort.com

The resort has direct access to the beach. Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO, San José) is about 90 km (56 miles) away, a 1 h 30 min drive via Route 27. Liberia Airport (LIR) is a 2 h 30 min to 3 h drive. From the airport: private transfer (on request), shared tourist shuttle, taxi, Uber, or the San José–Puntarenas public bus.

The retreat starts on Saturday, October 9, at around 5 p.m.: we recommend landing no later than early afternoon that day, or arriving the day before to rest after your flight.

Optional outings

NATUWA Wildlife Sanctuary (Aranjuez, ~30 min): a rescue center dedicated for more than 23 years to the conservation of the scarlet macaw — natuwa.com. Parque Marino del Pacífico (Puntarenas, ~12 min): marine park and local aquarium. Transportation and entrance fees are not included.