Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Blue Spirit Costa Rica near Nosara, Costa Rica where you’ll spend 7 nights filled with skills-building and personal transformation!
Nourish your body and mind during this experiential, clinical, all-inclusive getaway and gain the integrative approaches you need to help clients navigate their stress, anxiety, depression & anger.
PLUS, earn up to 21 CE Hours AND become certified as a
Mindfulness-Informed Professional (CMIP)!*
Cradled on a hilltop high above the Pacific, Blue Spirit Costa Rica offers a quiet, elemental setting that invites breath to deepen and shoulders to soften. With its perch overlooking three miles of white sand beaches, the ocean tide and calming jungle sounds set an easy, restorative rhythm for your week.
Between informative and deeply experiential sessions, you’re invited to be nourished by the unhurried pace of the jungle. Slip into the saltwater infinity pool, take a meditative stroll on the sand, explore the local village, or melt into a treatment at the spa. The center itself and the surrounding region, known for longevity and a culture of well‑being, create an environment that naturally supports settling the nervous system and replenishing clinical presence.
The result is an immersive week where practice and place are in sync. You will leave not only with a new mindfulness toolkit, but also with your own embodied sense of steadiness, vitality, and clarity to bring back to the therapy room.
As a clinician, you understand that many of your clients feel “stuck on autopilot”. Mindfulness practices can provide the key to unlocking the gate to peace of mind.
Join Richard Sears, PsyD, PhD, MBA, ABPP celebrated mindfulness author, and director of the Center for Clinical Mindfulness and Meditation, in this serene location and receive intensive training on:
- How-to instruction on using mindfulness-based exercises with clients working through stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, anger, and addiction
- Specific guidance on using mindfulness with individuals and groups
- Feedback and tips on how you can strengthen your personal mindfulness practice
This one-of-a-kind immersive experience is your opportunity to enhance your clinical effectiveness by seamlessly integrating mindfulness practices into your therapy!
PLUS, by hopping on board, you’ll be eligible to become a Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional (CMIP) through Evergreen Certifications at no additional cost to you!*
PESI retreats fill up fast, so secure your spot today!
Once you complete this training, you'll qualify to become a Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional (CMIP)*
*Professional and clinical standards apply. Click here for more information.
Mindfulness Certification Clinical Training Retreat: Strategies for Treating Clients' Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & More
Blue Spirit Costa Rica
Saturday, July 4 – Saturday, July 11, 2026
Up to a $5,200 Value - All-Inclusive packages starting at $3,180!
Earn up to 21 CE Hours — included in your price.
Click here for Credit details.
Credit hours may vary by board and profession. Don't see your state profession listed? Contact us.
Pricing listed is per person & based on single occupancy. Double occupancy options available for rooming with a colleague/friend/partner.
Scenic Getaway & CE Hours...
All in One Incredible, All-Inclusive Bundle!
Perched on a jungled hilltop that overlooks the Pacific Ocean and a three-mile-long white sand beach, Blue Spirit Retreat Center offers an extraordinarily beautiful and natural setting to relax and rejuvenate yourself.
Relax in the environmentally friendly saltwater pool with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and jungle, try some exquisite, gourmet vegetarian cuisine, or even try surfing in the Pacific Ocean along the stunning white sands of Guiones Beach – Blue Spirit has something for everyone!
Stimulate your mind and body – Leave feeling renewed and transformed on both a personal and professional level – and empowered to integrate mindfulness into your practice!
It’s an exclusive, dream-come-true educational and personal adventure experience in one of the most gorgeous places on the planet.
All-Inclusive Retreat Package
Your Journey to this Costa Rican Paradise Includes*:
- Learn to integrate mindfulness into your practice to help clients overcome barriers with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma & more
- Experiential learning, live demos, and Q&As with a renowned Mindfulness expert
- CMIP Certification Application Fee – a $99.99 value!
- Up to 21 CE Hours, CE certificate, & course manual
- Stunning views, peaceful environment, and saltwater pool
- Pristine mountain jungle walking trails and 3 miles of white sand beaches
- Private lodging for the duration of your stay
- Luxurious room accommodation of choice, including scenic mountain or ocean view options
- Free time for relaxation & excursions
- All Standard Blue Spirit Amenities -
- Gourmet Vegetarian Cuisine (3 meals/day)
- Saltwater Infinity Pool
- On-Site Spa** (on-site reservations required)
- Direct access to Guiones Beach
- Deeply Relaxing Environment within the Costa Rican jungle
- Blue Spirit Cafe & Store**
- Convenient Travel – Blue Spirit Airport Shuttle Available & Highly Recommended**
*Airfare, airport shuttle, staff gratuities, optional services, excursions, etc. not included.
**Additional fees/cost apply.
Retreat Schedule
Times are listed in Local Time
Saturday, July 4, 2026
4:00-6:00 pm: Check-In
6:00-7:30 pm: Dinner
Sunday, July 5, 2026
7:00-9:00 am: Breakfast
9:30-10:15 am: Blue Spirit Orientation (Required)
12:00-1:30 pm: Lunch
1:30-5:30 pm: Restoration and Relaxation
6:00-7:00 pm: Dinner
7:00-9:00 pm: Training*
Monday, July 6, 2026
7:00-8:30 am: Breakfast
8:30-11:45 am: Training*
12:00-1:30 pm: Lunch
1:30-5:30 pm: Restoration and Relaxation
6:00-7:00 pm: Dinner
7:00-8:45 pm: Training*
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
7:00-8:30 am: Breakfast
8:30-11:45 am: Training*
12:00-1:30 pm: Lunch
1:30-5:30 pm: Restoration and Relaxation
6:00-7:00 pm: Dinner
7:00-8:45 pm: Training*
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (Free Day – No Training)
7:00-9:00 am: Breakfast
12:00-1:30 pm: Lunch
6:00-7:30 pm: Dinner
Thursday, July 9, 2026
7:00-8:30 am: Breakfast
8:30-11:45 am: Training*
12:00-1:30 pm: Lunch
1:30-5:30 pm: Restoration and Relaxation
6:00-7:00 pm: Dinner
7:00-8:45 pm: Training*
Friday, July 10, 2026
7:00-8:30 am: Breakfast
8:30-11:45 am: Training*
12:00-1:30 pm: Lunch
1:30-5:30 pm: Restoration and Relaxation
6:00-7:00 pm: Dinner
7:00-8:45 pm: Training*
Saturday, July 11, 2026
7:00-9:00 am: Breakfast
9:00-10:00 am: Check Out and Depart Retreat Center
*CE is awarded during these specified times. Licensing boards require full attendance to each CE training session throughout the entire retreat to receive ANY credit for the entire retreat. Please review the retreat schedule carefully and plan accordingly.
Please note: There will be a 15-minute break during the morning sessions. Break times will be announced by the speaker and at their discretion.
Who Should Attend?
The target audience includes:
- Counselors
- Social Workers
- Psychologists
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Addiction Counselors
- Case Managers
- Therapists
- Nurses
- Other Mental Health Professionals
Your Retreat Center
Gourmet Vegetarian Cuisine
Your stay at Blue Spirit includes three consciously prepared gourmet vegetarian meals a day. We serve fresh locally sourced fish three evenings per week and eggs every morning along with breakfast; cheese is also regularly available while our buffet always provides vegan and gluten-free options.
Saltwater Infinity Pool
The environmentally friendly saltwater pool located near the Main Building has views of the mountains and the jungle surrounding Blue Spirit. You will enjoy the soft feel of the water, which is soothing to skin and hair and easier on eyes and noses than the water found in traditional chlorine pools.
Spa & Longevity Center*
Blue Spirit Costa Rica has a world class spa on site. Whether you’re experiencing underlying tensions in your tissues, seeking energetic balance, or simply in the mood to be pampered – all Blue Spirit bodyworkers, therapists, and counselors are highly qualified, excel in what they do, and enjoy being of service.
The Nosara Longevity Center at Blue Spirit offers a variety of health protocols and treatments to restore and maintain your state of optimal wellbeing and enhanced vitality. Developed by Blue Spirit founder, Stephan Rechtschaffen, MD.
Spa and longevity services can be booked once you arrive at the retreat center.
Guiones Beach
Blue Spirit sits atop a hillside overlooking a three-mile-long white sand beach along the Pacific Ocean. Guiones Beach is home to a Turtle Refuge, which preserves the flora and fauna along the entire length; no building is permitted. The north and mid sections of Guiones Beach offer great surfing to beginners and advanced alike. Blue Spirit is located at the quiet end of the beach, where swimming is easy, thanks to the gentle current.
Nature
Blue Spirit Costa Rica is not only located along the beach, but it is nestled atop jungle-covered mountains. The 700-foot walk (220 meters) from Blue Spirit to the beach transverses lush grounds full of mango trees and coconut palms.
Extra Activities/Excursions*
Blue Spirit Costa Rica’s exquisite location offers the opportunity to engage in some fantastic extracurricular activities outside of the seminar program. Surf lessons, horseback riding, turtle nesting, boat tours, kayaking, and more are available. The Front Desk team can provide more information. Payment is the responsibility of the guest and is made directly to the specific tour provider.
Blue Spirit Cafe and Store*
Guests rave about the treats at the café. If you like to start your day with a healthy superfood smoothie, fresh coconut water or fresh vegetable juice, or prefer to indulge in an afternoon cappuccino with an assortment of freshly made gluten-free and vegan snacks, the Blue Spirit Café is your spot. In the evening, guests like to mingle in the relaxing atmosphere while sipping excellent organic wines or refresh with a chilled artisanal beer or kombucha.
Whether you forgot your sunscreen at home or wish to treat yourself or friends at home with a little gift from Costa Rica: the Blue Spirit Store offers women’s and men’s apparel, spiritual books, gift items and snack foods, as well as personal and sundry items.
Convenient Travel and Location
Blue Spirit Costa Rica is located only about three hours from Liberia International Airport (LIR). From there we recommend you take advantage of Blue Spirit’s own shuttle service and take in the breathtaking scenery as you ride. Please see Blue Spirit’s website for instructions on scheduling their shuttle HERE.
*Costs not included in the program cost. Costs incurred for additional services, products, activities, etc. are the individual’s responsibility.
Mindfulness Certification Clinical Training Retreat: Strategies for Treating Clients' Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & More
Blue Spirit Costa Rica
Saturday, July 4 – Saturday, July 11, 2026
Up to a $5,200 Value - All-Inclusive packages starting at $3,180!
Earn up to 21 CE Hours — included in your price.
Click here for Credit details.
Credit hours may vary by board and profession. Don't see your state profession listed? Contact us.
Pricing listed is per person & based on single occupancy. Double occupancy options available for rooming with a colleague/friend/partner.
Program Pricing and Accommodations
Superior Ocean View Room w/AC
$5,050
These beautiful double rooms have step-out balconies and lots of windows with extraordinary ocean views. The room is elegantly furnished to provide the most luxurious space for couples or singles. Each room has a king-sized bed, a private bathroom with solar hot water, a/c and a safety box large enough to fit a 17” laptop computer. Located in the Main Building and accessible via stairs or elevator.
Ocean View Room w/AC - SOLD OUT
$4,750
These double rooms have step-out balconies and beautiful ocean views. The rooms are tastefully furnished and provide the perfect space for two people. Each room has a king-sized bed or two twins, with a private bathroom with solar hot water, a/c and a safety box large enough to fit a 17” laptop computer. Located in the Main Building and accessible via stairs or elevator.
Mountain View Room w/AC
$4,650
This double room has a step-out balcony and large windows with an extraordinary mountain view. The room is tastefully furnished and provides the perfect space for two people. It has a king-sized bed or two twins with a private bathroom with solar hot water, a/c and a safety box large enough to fit a 17” laptop computer. Located in the Main Building and accessible via stairs or elevator.
Garden Suite w/AC
$4,550
Newly built and furnished with a contemporary design, these rooms provide privacy and elegance. Featuring a balcony overlooking the jungle, each suite provides a King bed to comfortably sleep two people, a private bathroom with solar hot water and A/C. These rooms have a safety box large enough to fit a 17″ laptop computer. Located a short walk up a small hill to the Main Building.*
Pacifico Cottage w/AC
$4,500
Tucked away amid lush tropical gardens and close enough to the sandy Pacific beach so that the sound of the ocean will rock you to sleep. These beautiful and rustic new rooms feature a private porch with a hammock, one queen-size bed, an outdoor shower, and a safe big enough to fit a 17” laptop. Located a short walk from the Main Building down the hill via a stone stairway.*
Nature Suite w/AC
$4,450
This double room has a step-out balcony and large windows with an extraordinary mountain view. The room is tastefully furnished and provides the perfect space for two people. It has a king-sized bed or two twins with a private bathroom with solar hot water, a/c and a safety box large enough to fit a 17” laptop computer. Located a short walk from the Main Building.*
Hermitage w/AC
(Queen & Twin variants available)
$4,150
These rooms are specifically designed for singles and provide privacy and elegance, while being cozy and inexpensive. Some have partial views of the ocean and others of the mountains nearby, and feature a queen-sized bed, or two twins, private bathroom with solar hot water, natural ventilation system, and a large safety box. Located in the Main Building and accessible via stairs.*
Eco Cottage
$3,480
The cottages are situated in lush vegetation, allowing for a sensual being-in-touch experience with nature. They are simple and natural wood frame structures with screening for natural ventilation. Each cottage sleeps two people, has a large safety box and a private bathroom with ambient temperature water shower, or one may use our shared bathhouse with hot water showers. Everything runs on solar powered electricity. Located a 5-minute walk from the Main Building via a stone stairway.*
Platform Tent
$3,180
Each Platform Tent has a queen-sized mattress and is placed on a platform under a wooden roof for protection against the sun and rain. The Tents are surrounded by nature and close to a shared bathhouse. All linen, pillows, and towels are provided to guests. Guests in the Tents can bring valuables to be stored in the safety box at Reception at no charge. Located a 5-minute walk from the Main Building via a stone stairway.*
Pricing listed is per person and based on single/private occupancy. If you are interested in rooming with a colleague/friend/partner, please contact us HERE or by calling 800-844-8260 (Ask for our Retreats Team) for double occupancy rates.
*If you have any mobility concerns, please find more important information in the FAQ section.
Cancellation Policy
From Purchase Date through May 3, 2026:
Cancellation results in a full refund less a $100 administrative fee
From May 4, 2026 through June 4, 2026:
Cancellation results in a 50% penalty of the total purchase amount
From June 5, 2026:
Cancellation results in a 100% penalty of the total purchase amount
Retreat Content
Click HERE for education objectives.
Defining Clinical Mindfulness
Research, limitations, & potential risks
- Understanding how to actively practice mindfulness and meditation within scope of your practice
- How to use guided mindfulness and meditation exercises with clients within scope of practice
- Integrating mindfulness ethically into treatment planning and documentation to support clinical goals within your professional scope
Introducing Mindfulness to Clients
- Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Definition and its clinical applications
- Recognizing patterns
- Distinguishing thoughts from sensory experiences
- The latest research on therapists who practice mindfulness
- Your mindfulness practice and how you can embody mindfulness
- Identifying when mindfulness may be helpful for clients
- Situations that may contraindicate applying mindfulness in session
How mindfulness is different
- Other forms of meditation
- Hypnosis
- Relaxation methods
The Mechanisms of Mindfulness
- Cognitive and behavioral mechanisms
- Exposure therapy
- Decentering from thoughts
- Filling attentional channels
- Self-compassion
- The neuroscience of mindfulness
- Experience-dependent neuroplasticity
- The medial prefrontal cortex
- fMRI studies with children & adolescents
Mindfulness Strategies & Techniques
Evidence-Based Programs Using Mindfulness
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Other mindfulness-based approaches
- Mindful inquiry
Mindfulness, Diversity, & Cultural Humility
- Microaggressions and how to prevent them
- Adapting mindfulness to diverse populations
Mindfulness and self-awareness
- Negotiate the treatment plan
Mindfulness-Based Interventions Teaching Assessment Criteria (MBI-TAC)
The six domains of competence
- Curriculum coverage/pacing
- Relational skills
- Embodiment of mindfulness
- Guiding practices
- Conveying themes through inquiry
- Holding the group learning
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDED EXERCISES FOLLOWED BY MINDFUL INQUIRY
The 8 Session MBCT Curriculum
How to Develop Awareness
- Session 1 – Stepping out of Auto Pilot Mode
- The difference between thinking and experiencing
- Techniques for everyday activities
- Session 2 – Realizing the Impact of our “Judging Mind”
- Incorporating the ABC model for how thoughts and feelings interact
- Noticing pleasant events and how they affect us
- Session 3 – Bringing us to the Present Moment
- Mindful breathing and body techniques
- Notice unpleasant events and how we react
- Exploring and relating differently to uncomfortable experiences
How to Be Present with Our Experiences
- Session 4 – Staying present rather than chasing or ignoring experiences
- Techniques to recognize aversions and work through them
- Conscious choice versus automatic reactions
- Session 5 – Accept and Let Things Be
- How to recognize and let go of the wasted energy of struggling with reality
- Exposure practice for moving through difficult experiences
- Session 6 – Realizing Thoughts are Not Facts
- The science of how the human brain gives distressing thoughts their power
- How fighting thoughts can make them worse
- Tools for taking the power away from negative thoughts
How to Make Skillful Choices
- Session 7 – Self-Care Plans and Avoiding Relapse
- How daily activities affect mood
- Catch the early warning signs
- Activities and exercises to incorporate into daily life
- Session 8 – Maintain and Personalize MBCT Practices
- How to maintain client engagement
- Adapting techniques to the client for long term success
Mindfulness-Based Interventions for:
Stress & Anxiety
- How long-term stress affects short-term crises
- Harness the energy of the stress response
- How ruminations and worries are negatively reinforced
- Exposure to body sensations to break through the extinction burst
- Breathing practices that break the rumination cycle
- Guided visualizations to lower the stress response
- Movement strategies
- Multi-sensory regulation techniques
- Mindfully reduce the intensity of panic attacks
Trauma
- Disempower intrusive thoughts
- Relating differently to intrusive thoughts and feelings
- Memory reconsolidation to reprogram old reactions
- Guided meditations
- Grounding exercises and sample scripts
Chronic Pain
- Tease apart thoughts and reactions from physical pain
- Create a life worth living and bring the pain along for the ride
Eating Awareness
- Mindfulness-based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT): Core concepts
- Tune into the “inner gourmet” and “body satiety”
- The food & mood connection
Depression
- How daily activities can cause mood to plummet
- Disrupting the downward thought and mood spiral
- Recognize self-criticism and respond with self-love
- Manage negative self-talk with awareness of thoughts
- Medications to boost well-being
Addictions & Substance Abuse
- Awareness vs. autopilot – relapse prevention
- Mindfulness for triggers
- Emotional regulation for cravings
- Urge surfing – “riding the waves” versus struggling
- Chain analysis – find and change the causes of relapse
Children & Adolescents
- Recognize choice points
- The snow globe analogy for working with swirling thoughts
Group Therapy vs. Individual Sessions
- Effectiveness of group vs. individual mindfulness
- How to set up and conduct a mindfulness group
- Screening for individual goodness of fit
- Encouraging client buy-in and commitment to practice
- Mindfulness interventions specifically designed for groups
Clinician Self-Care
- Mindfully conquer compassion fatigue
- Research on effectiveness of mindfulness for clinicians
- Right here/right now – stay in the moment to reduce anxieties
- Effective and healthy ways to manage your emotions
- Change limiting stories about caring for yourself
- Release the negative – 3 steps to countering negativity bias
Mindfulness Certification Clinical Training Retreat: Strategies for Treating Clients' Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & More
Blue Spirit Costa Rica
Saturday, July 4 – Saturday, July 11, 2026
Up to a $5,200 Value - All-Inclusive packages starting at $3,180!
Earn up to 21 CE Hours — included in your price.
Click here for Credit details.
Credit hours may vary by board and profession. Don't see your state profession listed? Contact us.
Pricing listed is per person & based on single occupancy. Double occupancy options available for rooming with a colleague/friend/partner.
Are you ready to step into the life awaiting you as a
Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional (CMIP)?
Elevate your career with a new certification and walk away from this training with CMIP as a new credential!
Certification Made Simple
It's never been easier to become a Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional (CMIP):
- Step 1: Attend this retreat.
- Step 2: Complete the CE test.
- Step 3: Submit your application to Evergreen Certifications & we’ll cover the cost of your certification fee (a $99.99 value!)*
That's it! No hidden fees, no catch. Just certification made EASY.
*Professional and clinical standards apply.
Click Here to Learn More About CMIP Certification
We partner with Evergreen Certifications to include certification with some of our products. When you purchase such a product, we may disclose your information to Evergreen Certifications for purposes of providing services directly to you or to contact you regarding relevant offers.
Meet Your Lead Retreat Instructor
Richard Sears, PsyD, PhD, MBA, ABPP, is a licensed psychologist in Cincinnati, Ohio, board-certified in clinical psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), runs a private psychology and consultation practice, and is the director of the Center for Clinical Mindfulness & Meditation. He has run hundreds of mindfulness groups and was lead clinician in the first brain scan study involving mindfulness with children and adolescents. He is also an adjunct professor in the University of Cincinnati psychology department, clinical research faculty at the UC Center for Integrative Health and Wellness, volunteer professor of psychiatry & behavioral neurosciences at the UC College of Medicine, and a former research/psychologist contractor with the Cincinnati VA Medical Center.
His most recent books include ACT with Anxiety (PESI); The ACT Flip Chart (PESI); Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Mindfulness Toolbox (PESI); Mindfulness: Living Through Challenges and Enriching Your Life in the Moment (Wiley-Blackwell); Building Competence in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (Routledge); and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for PTSD (Wiley-Blackwell).
Dr. Sears is a sixth-degree black belt in Ninjutsu, and once served as a personal protection agent for the Dalai Lama with his teacher, Stephen K. Hayes. He has studied Eastern Wisdom for over 40 years, receiving ordination in three traditions, and transmission as a Zen master.
Travel/FAQs
Air Arrangements
Airfare is not included in your package and will be an additional cost. There are two international airports in Costa Rica – Liberia International Airport (LIR) and San Jose International Airport (SJO). Blue Spirit Costa Rica recommends flying into Liberia International Airport. From the airport you can shuttle to Blue Spirit (recommended) or rent a car. All attendees are advised to purchase travel insurance that includes a cancellation for any reason option to protect your travel plans.
Shuttle Information
Airport shuttle is NOT included in your package price.
Please arrange for this directly with Blue Spirit.
Blue Spirit offers airport pick-up services for guests at Liberia International Airport (LIR), aligning with most major U.S. flight arrivals.”
Upon arrival, there will be a person to greet you and guide you to your shuttle. He will have a Blue Spirit sign. When you arrive you should allow 30 – 60 minutes to go through immigration, customs and baggage claim.
Once you have retrieved your luggage and passed customs, your shuttle organizer will be waiting outside the only terminal exit at LIR. The organizer will be wearing a Blue Spirit T-shirt and will greet you with a sign that says BLUE SPIRIT.
The shuttle will depart when it is full, and all the arriving guests are in the shuttle – we don’t leave anyone behind – so you may need to wait a few minutes until everyone is in the shuttle.
The ride from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Blue Spirit is approximately 3 hours.
You can find additional shuttle information HERE.
Passport Information
US Citizens must present a passport with a validity of at least 6 months past your return date of July 11, 2026 to enter Costa Rica. If you do not have a current passport or your passport will be expiring prior to January 11, 2027, we suggest applying as soon as possible as processing times are taking up to 3 months occasionally. Costa Rica requires you to carry your passport with you at all times. Some individuals prefer to make a copy to carry and leave their original passport in the safety box at Blue Spirit.
If you have a passport other than a U.S. Passport, it is your responsibility to verify what documentation you need to enter Costa Rica. If you fail to bring your required documentation, you may be denied boarding your plane or denied entry to Costa Rica.
Health & Safety Information
It is the responsibility of the customer to research and be informed of any necessary health and safety requirements imposed by Costa Rica and/or your airline to enter the country.
We recommend, as part of your research, reviewing the information provided on the following webpages on the official site of the Costa Rican Tourism Board:
Travel & Safety Tips (includes required vaccinations)
Entry Requirements
Mindfulness Certification Clinical Training Retreat: Strategies for Treating Clients' Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & More
Blue Spirit Costa Rica
Saturday, July 4 – Saturday, July 11, 2026
Up to a $5,200 Value - All-Inclusive packages starting at $3,180!
Earn up to 21 CE Hours — included in your price.
Click here for Credit details.
Credit hours may vary by board and profession. Don't see your state profession listed? Contact us.
Pricing listed is per person & based on single occupancy. Double occupancy options available for rooming with a colleague/friend/partner.
Will there be WIFI available for use during the retreat?
Yes, every room at Blue Spirit has internet access via provided WIFI at no extra cost.
What is included in the price of the retreat?
- Up to 21 CE hours of high-quality, mindfulness training
- Luxurious room accommodation of your choice
- 3 gourmet, vegetarian meals per day
- All standard amenities at Blue Spirit’s incredible Pacific Coast location
What is NOT included in the price of the retreat?
- Airfare, airport shuttle, and travel costs
- Food, drinks, or items from the Blue Spirit Store and Cafe
- Any Spa or Nosara Longevity Center bookings/services
- Staff tips or gratuities
- Any excursions or activities not listed in the standard amenities
Do I have to attend all the sessions to receive credit?
To receive credit for this event, licensing boards require full attendance at all sessions. Please plan accordingly.
What can I expect the weather to be like?
Expect temperatures in the 70’s to 80’s, with a chance of rain each day.
Is there a sundries or souvenir shop nearby?
Whether you forgot your sunscreen at home or wish to treat yourself or friends at home with a little gift from Costa Rica: the Blue Spirit Store offers women’s and men’s apparel, spiritual books, gift items and snack foods, as well as personal and sundry items. All purchases can be paid with a credit card or cash.
Does Blue Spirit accommodate special dietary requests?
Upon request, Blue Spirit will do its best to provide for special meal needs and food allergies. They require that these requests be communicated at least 2 weeks in advance. Please communicate your request to PESI. Please keep in mind that a huge variety of alternative food options are not as easily available in Costa Rica compared to the US.
Blue Spirit offers a Pure Food Option as an additional way of satisfying special meal needs. This option is a part of their daily lunch and dinner buffets and offers greens, grains, and legumes (beans) without oils or seasoning.
Does Blue Spirit have food options available outside of the dining hall hours?
There is an on-site café open daily (hours vary). The café offers fresh juices, smoothies, freshly baked goods, raw food snacks, coffee specialties, and locally brewed kombucha. In the evening, organic wines and artisanal beers are available.
Food and beverages purchased at the café are not included in the cost of the program. All purchases will be charged individually and can be paid with cash or charged directly to your room.
Is the water at Blue Spirit drinkable?
All the water at Blue Spirit is filtered and safe to drink. We suggest you bring your travel water bottle to reduce single-use plastic during your retreat.
Does Blue Spirit have a spa?
Blue Spirit Costa Rica has a world class spa on site. Services such as massages, bodywork, astrology, and more are available.
Blue Spirit also offers treatments at the Nosara Longevity Center. The center offers a variety of health protocols and treatments to restore and maintain your state of optimal wellbeing and enhanced vitality.
Spa and longevity services can be booked at the front desk once you arrive at the retreat center. Payment can be made in cash or charged to your room when the services are scheduled. Charges for services are not included in the cost of the program and are the responsibility of the individual.
Are there things to do outside of the educational seminar?
Blue Spirit Costa Rica’s magnificent property and idyllic location present a multitude of options for rest, relaxation, exploration, and adventure.
- Saltwater infinity pool
- Jungle walking paths
- Direct beach access
- Spa & Longevity Center
- Café & Store
- Excursions & Activities
What credit is offered on this retreat?
You can earn up to 21 CE hours. Credit hours may vary by board and profession. Please review the retreat’s credit information by clicking any of the “Click here for CE credit details” links found above, or by clicking here.
PLEASE NOTE: Most licensing boards require full attendance to the entire program to receive any credit.
Please review the retreat’s schedule above and plan your travel accordingly to ensure full attendance to the program.
Can I bring a colleague, friend, or partner?
Prices listed in the Program Pricing and Accommodations section above are per person and based on single/private occupancy. If you are interested in rooming with a colleague/friend/partner, please contact us HERE or by calling 800-844-8260 (Ask for our Retreats Team) for double occupancy rates.
PESI will not partake in or be responsible for roommate matching.
Please Note: Blue Spirit Costa Rica is an all-inclusive retreat center. All reservations are per individual, not per room. All individuals staying at the retreat center incur a room and board charge whether or not they are participating in the PESI educational training.
IMPORTANT: Online registration will only allow you to register a single individual. If interested in registering a colleague/friend/partner, please register yourself through the online registration process via this website FIRST in order to secure your room. NEXT, contact us HERE or by calling 800-844-8260 (Ask for our Retreats Team). A PESI customer service representative will assist in registering your guest. Securing your room first will reserve your room and provide you time to reach out to PESI without fear of rooms being no longer available.
What if I have mobility concerns?
Blue Spirit Costa Rica is located on top of a little hill overlooking the ocean. The beach can be reached via private access by walking down a pebbly road. The access to some of our rooms and classrooms is down the hill from the Main Building and/or via a stone stairway. Please pay close attention to the mobility notes in the Program Pricing and Accommodations section. Each room type has its own specific mobility note as the accommodation options are located in various areas throughout the property.
If you have any mobility issues, please contact both PESI AND Blue Spirit ahead of time via the following:
Please e-mail PESI at retreatinfo@pesi.com or call 800-844-8260 (Ask for our Retreats Team)
Please e-mail Blue Spirit at info@bluespiritcostarica.com
What is the cancellation policy?
From Purchase Date through May 3, 2026:
Cancellation results in a full refund less a $100 administrative fee
From May 4, 2026 through June 4, 2026:
Cancellation results in a 50% penalty of the total purchase amount
From June 5, 2026:
Cancellation results in a 100% penalty of the total purchase amount
Mindfulness Certification Clinical Training Retreat: Strategies for Treating Clients' Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & More
Blue Spirit Costa Rica
Saturday, July 4 – Saturday, July 11, 2026
Up to a $5,200 Value - All-Inclusive packages starting at $3,180!
Earn up to 21 CE Hours — included in your price.
Click here for Credit details.
Credit hours may vary by board and profession. Don't see your state profession listed? Contact us.
Pricing listed is per person & based on single occupancy. Double occupancy options available for rooming with a colleague/friend/partner.
Our Satisfaction Guarantee
Register for this training without risk until May 3, 2026 (less administrative fee).
If you're not completely satisfied, give us a call at 800-844-8260 (Ask for our Retreats Team).
We're that confident you'll find this learning experience to be all that's promised and more than you expected.
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