Creativity and Kabbalah Retreat in Costa Rica with Gahl Sasson & Elitsa Velikova
February 21–28, 2026, Bodhitree Yoga Resort
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Awaken Your 2026 Creative Vision Beneath the Bodhi Tree
Where Costa Rica’s turquoise surf meets emerald jungle, sheltered by the whispering canopy of the Bodhi Tree, lies the perfect setting to give birth to your creative wish or New Year's resolution. Whether you carry the seed of a story, are working on improving your health, attracting a partner, or have a yearning to manifest something deeply personal, this retreat is your invitation to shape it, layer by layer, guided by the ancient wisdom of Kabbalah, astrology, and artful practice.
When the Buddha attained enlightenment under the legendary Bodhi Tree, he proved what every wisdom-tradition teaches: a single tree can change a life. Kabbalah adds that the Tree of Life is more than a symbol—it is “the everlasting blueprint for the construction of the universe,” an active map you can follow to create your reality.
This is more than a retreat; it is a creative pilgrimage — a seven-day odyssey equipped with practical tools that awaken the creator within
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Led by author and mystic Gahl Sasson and psychologist and art therapist Elitsa Velikova,this retreat blends the mystical teachings of Kabbalah with the craft of expressive therapies. Through daily classes integrating psychology, guided visualisations, storytelling, and Kabbalah (with a dash of astrology), you will gain:
• Experiential learning – hands-on art processes, storytelling, guided meditations, concise lectures, movement, and ritual—all crafted to make the Kabbalistic Tree of Life tangible.
• Personal attention – group size is purposefully limited, keeping your individual goals firmly center stage.
• Holistic immersion – replenish body and soul amid Bodhi Tree’s beaches and jungle, organic cuisine, and soothing spa amenities.
• Lasting tools – depart with a customized “Tree-Map” and the ten-step wish-fulfilment method based on Gahl Sasson's book A Wish Can Change Your Life: Ten for continued practice at home.
No prior experience is necessary—only a willingness to explore, create, and grow.
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The Seven - Day Creative Map, following the framework of the 7 days of Creation, explores each day a different Sephira on the Tree of Life and its mirror in your creative process:
• Crown – Wisdom – Understanding
Plant the seed of intention, clarity, and purpose
Theme: Discover and define your creative idea
• Mercy & Severity
Balance freedom and form, compassion and discipline
Theme: Begin drafting—work with resistance and inner critics
• Beauty
Open to harmony, inspiration, and emotional depth
Theme: Illuminate the heart of your creative act—your “why”
• Eternity
Establish rhythm, commitment, and creative flow
Theme: Mother Nature, art, working on relationships
• Splendor
Voice, style, and resonance—let your project speak clearly
Theme: Express your message with confidence and clarity
• Foundation
Bridge inner vision with outward form
Theme: Deepen your structure, practicing letting go, intimacy, and passion.
• Kingdom
Bring it all home—ground your idea into reality
Theme: Share and celebrate your creative work-in-progress
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Whether you begin to shape a book, explore a poetic vision, or sketch the structure of another creative project, this retreat provides the space, tools, and mentorship to bring it to life. A wish can truly change your life!
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THE PROGRAM:
21.02.2026.- Arrival in Bodhitree, Nosara - registration after 14.00
15.00 to 16.30 - Introduction and first meeting.
16.30 - Sunset activities (best time for beach)
18.30-20.30 Dinner
20.30 Session 1 of Retreat.
22.02-27.02 Group Schedule:
7.30 Morning yoga class (optional)
10.30-12.30 AM Group Session
Lunch
14.30- 16.30 PM Group session
Sunset beach activities
Dinner
• Some nights can have group activities
28.02 - 10.30-12.00 RETREAT conclusion.
After check out, departure.

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Retreat Investment:
• Shared Jungle Room- US $4,600 per person
• Treetop queen room (Single) – US $5,900
Which includes:
• Seven nights' accommodation in one of the most luxurious yoga and spa retreat centres in Costa Rica
• Info about the facility: Top Rated Yoga Resort in Nosara Costa Rica
• Three gourmet meals daily, abundant in fruit, health juices, balanced diet, and an exclusive menu with all kinds of dietary specifications
• Retreat fee
• All materials for the workshop and all the amenities of the resort
• Transfers can be arranged for an additional cost; we can assist with that