When was the last time you sat in front of other men without performing, without competing and without carrying the image of “having it all under control”? Almas al Desnudo (Naked Souls) is a men’s retreat born from that question. It will take place on October 30, 31 and November 1, in a natural setting on Costa Rica’s southern Caribbean coast.
Its premise is clear: this is not a retreat for “behaving perfectly,” it’s a retreat for men who want to be real.
Dropping the Armor: What Almas al Desnudo Is About
Many of us men grew up learning to handle things alone, to endure and not to show what we feel. Over time, that armor can bring exhaustion and distance, even from ourselves. Almas al Desnudo offers a different kind of space, with the intention of addressing the wound of belonging, reconnecting with the body and building brotherhood among men through honesty, play and vulnerability.
It is an invitation, not a promise of results. Each participant experiences it in their own way and at their own pace, and to that is added something simple and powerful: remembering that you are not alone.
Three Days, Two Nights and More Than 10 Wellness Activities
The experience lasts three days and includes two nights of accommodation and organic meals. The program is built around four pillars:
- Yoga and breathwork
- Free movement and dance
- Men’s circles and night rituals
- Conscious, local food
What Does the Experience Include?
- Naked yoga, Flexi yoga and Vinyasa yoga
- Breathwork to regulate the nervous system
- Men’s circle
- Sound bath
- Cacao bath
- Nudist beach excursion (nudity optional)
- Ice Bath / Cold Plunge, guided and safe
- Accommodation and organic meals
- Strength and flexibility session
- Mushroom ceremony
The Program, Day by Day
Friday, October 30: Arriving and Opening the Circle
- 3 pm: check-in and tour of the facilities
- 6 pm: opening of the men’s circle
- 7 pm: Vinyasa yoga
- 8 pm: dinner
- 9 pm: silent space
The first day is for landing. After settling in, the opening circle sets the tone for what’s to come, and the night closes with yoga, dinner and a space of silence.
Saturday, October 31: The Most Intense Day
- 7 am: morning breathing session
- 8 am: breakfast
- 9 am: men’s circle
- 10 am: naked yoga
- 12 noon: lunch
- 1 pm: nudist beach excursion
- 2 pm: cacao bath and partner massage
- 4 pm: coffee and snack
- 5 pm: tantric massage workshop
- 6 pm: cacao and chocolate mushroom ceremony
- 7 pm: sound healing
- 8 pm: dinner
- 9 pm: jungle party
Saturday combines breathing, circle work, movement, nature, touch, ceremony and celebration. It moves from inner work to play, and ends with a party in the jungle.
Sunday, November 1: Integrating and Saying Goodbye
- 8 am: morning breathing session
- 9 am: breakfast
- 10 am: relaxing naked yoga
- 12 noon: lunch and closing circle
- 3 pm: check-out
The last day slows the pace with breathing and a gentle practice. The closing circle, shared around lunch, leaves room to put what you’ve lived into words before heading home.
Vulnerability and Brotherhood: The Heart of the Proposal
Talking about men’s wellness is also talking about connection. Showing vulnerability is not weakness: it is an act of honesty that can open the door to more authentic bonds. In a retreat like this, the men’s circle works as a space to listen and be heard without judgment, and the body becomes part of the path through yoga, breathing, dance and contact with nature.
Play also has a central place. Laughing, moving without worrying about how you look and celebrating in the jungle are also part of feeling alive and accompanied again.
Before You Decide: A Few Considerations
- Nudity: the beach excursion is nudist, but nudity is optional. Choose based on your comfort.
- Health: the retreat includes breathwork, cold water immersion and a mushroom ceremony. If you have any physical or mental health condition, or take medication, consult a health professional first.
- Mushroom ceremony: get well informed about its implications and resolve any questions with the organizers before signing up.
- Expectations: it is an experiential practice of support among men. It does not replace professional treatment or therapy.
Practical Details
- Dates: October 30, 31 and November 1
- Duration: 3 days and 2 nights, with organic meals
- Location: Orgánico Punta Riel, Puerto Viejo, Limón, Costa Rica
- Investment: ¢130,000
- Information: +506 8828 1426
An Invitation to Be Real
If you’re curious about a men’s retreat that champions honesty, the body and brotherhood, Almas al Desnudo can be a good starting point. You don’t have to arrive with answers or with the best version of yourself, just with a desire to be present. Write to +506 8828 1426 to resolve your questions and reserve your spot.
