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Break the cycles, reclaim your power, and build a life that reflects your deepest truth.

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Healing with Nature Retreats

Our retreats are an invitation to reset—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Through sacred ceremony, hands-on mentoring, embodiment practices, and deep immersion in nature, you’ll rediscover your rhythm, release old patterns, and reconnect with the parts of you that thrive in truth, beauty, and stillness.

Deep in the Costa Rican Jungle

You can’t heal in the same environment that made you unwell. Our retreats take place in the lush, vibrant jungle of southern Costa Rica—a place where time slows down, the air is alive, and nature speaks. Here, the land itself becomes teacher, sanctuary, and mirror. Whether you're navigating transition, seeking clarity, or simply ready for real change, this is where the journey begins.

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Find the Right Retreat for You

Whether you’re a man seeking clarity, a woman ready to reclaim your radiance, or a couple deepening your connection—we offer a path designed for where you are.

Circadian Forge

For Men → Michael

Discipline. Energy. Legacy.
A grounded path for men ready to break cycles, master their energy, and lead with purpose—from the nervous system out.

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Family Retreats

For couples & Families

Connection. Growth. Shared Purpose.
A sacred space for couples, parents, or close-knit groups to heal, reconnect, and align your lives around what matters most.

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Sovereign Cycles

For Women → Yara

Rhythm. Radiance. Remembrance.
A ceremonial path of feminine wisdom—for women ready to reclaim their body’s intelligence, awaken their creativity, and embody their truth.

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Let's Find Balance

You’re Not Alone

These days, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges. Modern society can leave us feeling disconnected, lost, or stuck in stress. These struggles are natural responses, and there’s nothing “wrong” with you. With the right support, they’re easier to address than they seem.

Sacred Structure

Our Process

Our retreats are built on core principles designed to guide you through real transformation. Each pillar blends ancient wisdom with modern insight, helping you reconnect with nature, clarify your purpose, and return to the rhythm of life.

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  • Align with Nature

    Reset your rhythm. Reclaim your clarity.
    We guide you into deep circadian alignment—waking with the sun, resting with the moon, and eating, moving, and breathing in harmony with the earth’s cycles. This foundational reset supports nervous system regulation, hormonal balance, improved sleep, and increased clarity. When you live in rhythm, life feels effortless again.

  • Reclaim Your Energy

    Clear the noise and come alive.
    We help you identify and remove what’s draining you—addictions, distractions, overstimulation, and emotional loops. Through nervous system work, plant therapies, dopamine reset strategies, and grounded daily rituals, you rebuild resilience and reconnect with the vital force within you. This is how we move from burnout to true aliveness.

  • Own Your Health

    Strengthen the vessel. Trust your body.
    Our approach to health is embodied and sustainable. We integrate ancestral nutrition, intentional movement, breathwork, and deep rest—not as trends, but as sacred acts of self-respect. Learn to listen to your body’s signals and build a lifestyle that supports longevity, strength, and inner peace.

  • Heal the Past

    Make space for the future by tending to the past.
    Unresolved trauma, grief, and emotional pain are held in the body. Through guided integration, ceremony, and body-based therapeutic work, we create a safe container to process what’s been buried. This isn’t about reliving pain—it’s about liberating yourself from it so you can move forward with clarity and strength.

  • Ancestral Healing Ceremonies

    Sacred medicines. Sacred context.
    Our plant medicine ceremonies are held with deep reverence, guided by experienced facilitators and grounded in a safe, intentional setting. The plants we work with are not imported commodities—they are allies we grow, harvest, and prepare ourselves, in direct relationship with the land. Rooted in indigenous-informed ritual, these ceremonies are doorways—not destinations. With proper preparation and integration, they offer profound release, insight, and alignment. Participation is always optional and honored with care.

  • Connect to the Sacred

    Spirit is not an idea—it’s an experience.
    In our retreats, connection to the divine is woven through every moment: in the silence of the jungle, the power of ritual, the communion with sacred plants, and the stillness within. We support your personal relationship with Spirit—rooted, real, and radically your own.

  • Discover Purpose

    Strip away what’s not yours. Remember why you came.
    Purpose isn’t something you chase—it’s something you uncover. Through storytelling, guided self-inquiry, and deep reflection, we help you return to your core values and inner truth. When you know your “why,” everything else begins to align.

  • Express & Create

    Turn your life force into beauty.
    Whether through music, dance, weaving, writing, or ritual, we awaken your creative channels and invite full expression. This isn’t about performance—it’s about authenticity, play, and letting your soul speak in its native tongue. Creation is medicine.

  • Embody Relationship

    The way you relate is the way you live.
    We explore the art of conscious relating—starting with yourself and extending outward to your family, community, and the world. Through somatic practices, communication tools, and intimacy rituals, you’ll learn to listen, express, and love with more depth and presence.

What Our Clients Are Saying

  • Sylvia Solit

    “Yara is holding in her hands some of the sacred codes of ancient truth that are salve to the human soul. When I think of Yara, I think of that which has no price. It’s a shared prayer in the form of counsel, consideration, art, weaving, tools, truth. She reminds us of what matters.”

  • Jaedon Khubani

    “Working with Michael during our private retreat was nothing short of transformative. His guidance and the serene environment of the retreat provided a profound reconnection. I wholeheartedly recommend Michael to anyone seeking to reconnect with themselves and find solace in the beauty of life.”

  • Mia Nathanson

    “Yara is a true medicine woman, one that I feel called to work with again and again, to receive her artful transmission of the mysteries held within this beautiful life. The weaving retreat was such a nourishing and inspiring way to spend a weekend, learning and laughing with women while grounding into creative expression.”

  • Gabby

    “Sitting with Michael in ceremony has being a life changing experience not only on the healing part but also understanding what a true shaman is capable of. Heal, love, understand, friendship, patience, guidance, and much more. I’m extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to meet him and I encourage anyone that is reading this to get to know Michael in person.”

Meet Michael & Yara

Founders of Suma Kallay

We’re Michael and Yara—partners in life, parents to two beautiful children, and co-creators of Suma Kallay. We live in the southern jungles of Costa Rica, where nature is not just a backdrop—it’s our teacher, our rhythm, and our way of life.

Each of us has walked a personal journey through addiction, disconnection, and spiritual seeking. That path has equipped us with resilience, compassion, and a no-nonsense approach to healing. We believe that wellness begins in the body—through nervous system mastery, circadian alignment, and simple daily rhythms that restore presence and vitality.

Our work is rooted in nature, informed by sacred traditions, and shaped by real-life experience. We guide individuals, couples, and families through meaningful transformation—offering mentoring, ceremony, and practices that help you reconnect with your inner strength and live a life full of purpose, vision, and joy.

There are no quick fixes here. Just honest work, devoted guidance, and the steady return to a life that’s truly your own and deeply fulfilling.

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All Inclusive 7-day+ Immersion

Everything Included

Experience a transformative 7-day immersion that offers everything you need to heal, grow, and reconnect with nature.
Personalized & longer stays available.

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Upcoming Retreats

Here is a list of our upcoming retreats. Use the form below to request more information. Private/custom retreats are available upon request.

Custom Retreat Options

Embrace Life

And the time came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.

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Ready to begin your journey?

We’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re curious about our retreats, have specific questions, or are ready to book, please share a bit about yourself and what you’re looking for.

The more detail you give, the better we can support you. Let us know what calls to you, where you’re at on your path, and the type of retreat you’re interested in.

Schedule a Call

Want to speak directly?
Book a free 15-minute Clarity Call with us using the calendar below. We’ll explore what you’re moving through and whether one of our retreats or offerings is the right fit — no pressure, just presence.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does the retreat cost, and what’s included?

    The real question isn’t “How much does this cost?”—it’s “What is the cost of staying the same?

    What is it costing you to keep living at reduced capacity? To stay stuck in habits, stress, or disconnection? Each day that passes without change has a price—in your presence, your relationships, your health, your clarity, your ability to lead, love, and create.

    Our retreats are an investment in your life force—your energy, your vision, your future.

    The actual cost varies depending on the retreat you choose and the level of support you’re looking for. We’ll walk through all the details on a free clarity call.

    All prices are all-inclusive: jungle lodging, organic meals, sacred ceremonies, guided sessions, and transportation from the local airport. Optional services like massage, music lessons, and Ayurvedic consultations are available à la carte.

    We also offer payment plans and early bird discounts—just reach out and we’ll make it work.

  • How do ancestral plant medicine ceremonies work, and are they safe?

    Our ancestral plant ceremonies are sacred, optional, and held with the utmost care and integrity. Led by Michael—who brings over a decade of experience walking this path with indigenous teachers across South and Central America—each ceremony is guided with deep respect for the wisdom of the plants and the healing journey of every participant.

    We grow and harvest almost all of the plants ourselves, cultivating not just medicine, but relationship. These ceremonies are more than a tradition—they’re a direct experience of the divine, a chance to cleanse the physical, mental, and spiritual bodies, and to reconnect with your truest self.

    Music is central to the experience. Live, improvised, and woven in real-time by Michael, the music meets the moment and helps move energy through the body, unlocking what’s been stored in the bones, tissues, and nervous system. Trauma, grief, fear, and stagnant emotion all have a place to rise, release, and transform.

    This is not just a ceremony. It’s a portal. With grounded guidance, emotional support, and a safe, held space, the experience invites deep freedom, ease, and lasting renewal.

  • Is this retreat suitable if I’m recovering from addiction?

    Yes—and in fact, this is one of our specialties. Both of us have walked the path of addiction and know firsthand the courage it takes to change. Our retreat offers a rare opportunity to step out of the environments, habits, and stimuli that keep old cycles alive.

    This is more than just time away—it’s a full nervous system reset. Through immersion in nature, sacred ceremony, and hands-on mentorship, you’ll experience a powerful “dopamine reset” that helps rewire your relationship to substances, screens, and self-soothing patterns.

    You’ll be held in a space of honesty, non-judgment, and accountability, with personalized support that honors where you are. This is ideal for those who have already completed detox or are in a stable place in their recovery. If you’re still detoxing from high-dependency substances, we recommend beginning that process elsewhere first—then joining us when you’re ready for deep, lasting transformation.

  • Do I need to be “healing” from something to attend?

    Not at all. You don’t need to be in crisis to want more alignment, vitality, or clarity. These retreats are just as much for people who are feeling good—but ready for something deeper—as they are for those navigating challenge or transition.

    There is always room for more presence, more love, more steadiness. Whether you’re anchoring into your purpose, strengthening your relationships, or simply listening for what’s next—this is a chance to give those desires space, intention, and momentum. Your legacy is already unfolding. These retreats help you step into it with clarity and devotion.

  • Do I need experience with meditation, yoga, or plant medicine?

    No experience is required. Whether you’re new to spiritual practices or have been on this path for years, we’ll meet you exactly where you are. Everything we offer is optional and guided with care, clarity, and deep respect.

  • What does a typical day look like?

    Each day follows a gentle rhythm rooted in natural cycles—beginning with the rising sun. Circadian alignment is a core pillar of our work, so we attune the schedule to the flow of light, energy, and nature. Mornings may begin with movement, meditation, or breathwork, followed by nourishing meals and group connection. A highlight of many days is time spent swimming in the crystalline, healing waters of the on-site jungle river—an experience that grounds, energizes, and restores.

    You’ll also have space for personal reflection, rest, or creative expression. Ceremonies are held just twice during the week, but every day is infused with presence, purpose, and the quiet magic of nature. The schedule remains flexible, responsive to the group’s energy and needs.

  • What kind of food do you serve?

    We serve nourishing, organic, farm-to-table meals made with love. Our food is designed to support deep healing, sustained energy, and vibrant health. While we offer abundant vegan and gluten-free options, we also serve high-quality, ethically sourced meat and fresh local fish. Everything is prepared with care, intention, and flavor—so you feel nourished on every level.

  • What should I expect during the retreat?

    Expect transformation. Our days blend sacred ceremony, embodiment practices, jungle walks, and time for deep rest. You’ll reconnect with your body, your breath, and your purpose—held in a safe, intentional space with personalized support.

  • Can I bring my children to the retreat?

    Yes. We welcome families with open arms. While the core retreat is designed for adults, we offer nature-based activities, creative play, and spacious time for children to thrive in the jungle. Whether you’re a parent attending solo or coming as a family, we’ll help create the right support so everyone feels held.

  • Can I extend my stay beyond the retreat dates?

    Absolutely. Many guests choose to arrive early or stay longer to deepen their process. Extended stays include continued access to the land, optional sessions, nourishing meals, and personal time to integrate. Let us know your needs, and we’ll create a custom experience for you.

    There are also options for more in-depth studies for fellow practitioners, as well as meditation retreats and natural building workshops.