IMILOA PRESENTS

A 6-day immersive retreat that explores various healing modalities to promote healing, restoration, and reverse disease.

June 1-6, 2023

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About The Retreat

Experience the integration of both Eastern and Western medicine as a means of healing on a quantum level. This retreat encompasses a deep exploration of organ health, regeneration, nerve releases, and lung opening, to maximize your health, reduce pain, and create a deep, rich, and meaningful life.

Join Matthew Ancira, quantum healer, shaman, and medical doctor, in the jungles of Costa Rica to discover ancient healing modalities, tap into your body's restorative mechanisms, eliminate pain, and reclaim your health– and your life. With a specialization in epilepsy, autoimmune, strokes, high blood pressure, anxiety, trauma, and chronic pain, you will discover how to heal and overcome any type of chronic health condition.

Integrating both Eastern and Western medicine, this retreat encompasses a deep exploration of various healing modalities to maximize your health, reduce your pain, and create a deep, rich, and meaningful life. Together we will incorporate ancient healing modalities taught from teacher to student along with daily practices such as Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Meditation Therapy, and grounding the negative by connecting with the earth to access endless energy and vitality.

Vibrant health is your birthright and you are fully capable of healing. Reclaim your health and experience true freedom with real healing that will change your life forever all in the jungles of Costa Rica.

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Experience

Day 1

Sleep and Mental Release

We will dive deep into the mysteries of sleep and explore restorative and restful sleep, as well as mechanisms that contribute to sleep disorders. Within the context of Eastern principles, you will discover the secrets to addressing sleep disorders so that you can attain deep, restful, and restorative sleep. We will also explore the pivotal difference between deep relaxation and deep meditation, and discover how to flush cranial fluid to create a mental release and promote healing and restoration.

Day 2

Alignment and Tai Chi

The life we lead, live, and feel in our body is aligned with what the universe wants you to understand. In order to tune into this, we need to tap into the frequency of the universal presence. On day two we will explore the importance of lifestyle, exercise, environment, family, and habits, while using our discernment to determine when different aspects of your life are in alignment.

Day 3

Trauma Release

In a safe space we will explore, reveal, and release the way we carry trauma. The most important aspect of trauma release is the ‘How’ and we will actively support and assist some of you to process and release your trauma.

Day 4

Anxiety keeping you in Fight or Flight

Surface anxiety can be navigated to a degree– however, if the root cause of anxiety is not addressed we will constantly be at the mercy of external circumstances that can act as a trigger for our anxiety. Learning the skills to calm the self is critical when things become overwhelming. On day 4 we will explore several skills and tools to address anxiety at the source. We will also be demonstrating how to release fight or flight for those who need it most.

Day 5

How the Body and Mind Heal

You will not want to miss today! Day 5 will be a deep exploration of the ancient art of healing. As the old paradigm of health dissipates, we will explore the ancient art of healing the mind, body and soul. You will find your tribe in our community of healers, helpers, and knowledge seekers.

What You Will Learn

1.

Experience freedom from pain and suffering.

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Discover a path to effectively address mental and physical health conditions

3.

Activate and restore the body's healing mechanisms

4.

Rejuvenate your body and re-ignite your passion for your work

What You Will Gain

  • Address and resolve chronic pain
  • Discover the knowledge and skills to reclaim your health naturally
  • Experience the freedom of healing and regaining bodily function
  • Discover preventative treatments to avoid strokes, auto-immune disease, cancer, high blood pressure, and other physical ailments

Your Hosts

Matthew Ancira

Matthew Ancira has been an entrepreneur since the age of twenty-three, owning and operating several small businesses, and a non-profit, while navigating the corporate world. However, after experiencing significant health issues of his own, his life focus quickly shifted towards the field of health as he sought answers to his chronic ailments. Matthew traveled the world and explored eastern medicine practices, studied energy work with Sifu Tommy via a static Chi Kung practice and Yee Chuen Do. Matthew also studied and learned with Master Forest in healing bodywork, trauma work. Matthew offers his unique blend of knowledge together with his holistic living, and spiritual guidance as a means of promoting healing and restoration. Through this deep exploration of various healing modalities, Matthew completely restored his health and reclaimed his life. Today, Matthew assists others on their path towards health freedom by incorporating the various teachings he learned from his personal health journey and education form his teachers.

Testimonials

Incredible. I came to see Matthew because I was having issues with my neck and with overall wellness. I just wasn't feeling great. A friend recommended that I have a session with Matthew and I'm so glad I listened. He is incredibly intuitive in knowing what is going on in the body and what the root cause of problems are, not just giving you a bandaid solution. The session was super relaxing and informative. I left feeling lighter, younger, and my posture was even immediately better. Amazing and I can't wait to go back.
- Sarah M.

My family and I have been going to Higher Purpose Healing for about 3 years now and we have truly been comfortable with Mr. Matthew services. He is very accommodating, patient and always seeks first to understand. He doesn’t make you feel weird, different or uncomfortable. He is very transparent and will let you into his world. Thank you Higher Purpose Healing for the love and continued support with this journey called life!! 🙏🏽
- Conchetta Barriere

I attended Matthew's Akashic Studies workshop with Frank Trupiano and the experience was excellent and very relaxing. A space was held for understanding, acceptance, growth, and peace
- Amy Parhiala

Matthew's meditation sessions have been quite beneficial. The last session in particular we learned some breathing techniques that I've used quite frequently since. The sessions have definitely been a positive influence.
- Bernard Guste

I have been attending Meditation classes and they have helped me tremendously. Matthew teaches in a way that is inspiring while also allowing for group discussion. I now have a daily meditation practice which is helping me with stress and motivating me to move forward with projects and responsibilities I've been putting off. Thank you!
- Rachael Forest

I am an IT professional in New Orleans and have been attending meditation and Chi Kung classes with Matthew. I am excited about growing my Chi Kung practice and delving deeper into mediation techniques. I recommend meditation and Chi Kung with Matthew for anyone looking to explore inward to the body's self healing abilities and one's spiritual awareness.
- Robert Galloway

I thoroughly enjoyed the meditation workshop that Matthew facilitated. My practice has deepened. I highly recommend trying one of Matthew's workshops. The methods he used to guide us are something I was able to put into practice the next day. My 5 minutes of stillness and mindfulness have become 10 minutes with seemingly no extra “effort.”
- Greg Nacozy

I engaged Matthew to facilitate a mindfulness practice for a small group of staff at my nonprofit workplace in recognition of a scheduled staff appreciation week. Matthew met us at the NOMA Sculpture Garden and shared lots of knowledge related to how we use our bodies and minds each day. Matthew offered and practiced new tools on the spot with us culminating with a meditation. I found Matthew to be engaging, relatable, and knowledgeable. He shared tools and practices that everyone in our group could utilize. Given the opportunity, I would call on Matthew again.
- Holly Heine

My name is Rebekah Bertrand I took the chi quong class taught by Matthew Ancira he is a wonderful teacher he has open up so much to us in his class my husband and I have had so much healing in our bodies by using the method he taught us. He is easy to understand and makes the class enjoyable Mathew is on his way to becoming a great healer and teacher. We have thoroughly enjoyed his classes. He also gave us good info on plants to use to help heal us. I am feeling so good and have so much positive energy flowing through. My body it feels so good to feel all this again.
- Becky Bertrand

Wow! Matthew is a true healer. I had a wonderful experience with him and I know that this will the first of many. My job can be very demanding and stressful at times. Matthew helped my body release much of the stress and tension I was experiencing. He also taught me how to work with my bodies energies to regulate my thyroid. Matthew is a wonderful person who is filled with knowledge and experience and I am looking forward to our next season. He is the real deal and his heart is definitely in the right place.
- Elizabeth Wellman

Matthew's practice has helped enhance my overall well being- my mind, body, and soul. He is a healer. Although we have been working together for only two months, this transformation has already been witnessed by those close to me. I consider his work a gift.
- C. A.

I am not sure one can express meditation experience in words. Yet Matthew via words gave me some tools, ideas as to what to do and how and the rest was up to my inner doing. In shamanic ceremonies a shaman acts as a guide for an inexperienced adept to not get lost. I did not know that same applies to meditation, if the teacher does his work well, the student goes to that inner world fast. One can meditate on his own and this can be reached perhaps after many trials but if the experienced teacher is near by-the help is tremendous. This is exactly what I felt Matthew or his energy or the direction of his intention did to me and my meditation. I was there but I was not there at the same time. But precisely there is the direction and the place where I want to keep returning to and working on myself from. Thank you, Matthew for showing this to me.
- Marta Brik

After many moons of bad health and countless doctor appointments & bills, I was never able to ascertain a diagnosis or subsequent treatment plan for my ailments. I decided to schedule an appointment with Matthew to find a new perspective and it has worked better than I could have imagined. I'm glad I joined The Healing Team and highly recommend anyone who feels like they are spinning their wheels in an ill equipped medical system to join, as well.
- Taylor Mahan

I attended Matthew's Akashic Studies workshop with Frank Trupiano and the experience was excellent and very relaxing. A space was held for understanding, acceptance, growth, and peace
- Alice Funk

Matthew's persistent focus on learning and healing has yielded a shoot from the hip clarity to the guidance he offers his classes and individual clients. I took a medical chi kung class from him two years ago and he continues to be an inspiring positive influence in my life. The work he has done to follow his own path whole-heartedly has brought him to a place from which he can really give back to the world. We're lucky to have this guy working in our area, and i would encourage anyone to check out what he has to offer.
- Lauren McWhorter

I have been going to Matthew’s classes for about 3 months. I have learned a lot about meditation, self growth and health from him. I find him very knowledgeable and inspiring. I really like the others in the group too. I look forward to the class each week because each class is different and never boring.
- Allain Bush

I am in my mid seventies. I am still searching for unity with the universe and through the internet and suggestion of my daughter found Matthew. I attended sessions of mindful meditation at his healing center. My extreme anxiety of getting to the initial meditation session gave way to inner strength to revisit my life of constant motion. I am learning to stay with my breath, enjoy guided meditation and face many questions arising within myself. Matthew is able to bring from the group themes which he explores with those attending. I have left the group energized and more open to life experiences.
- Victoria Laurent

I have now been attending weekly meditation classes with Matthew for a few months. The group is comfortable in size with a diverse makeup. His guidance and insightful direction has helped to clear my mind of distracting clutter and find a more positive and constructive focus. Matthew is wise beyond his years and gifted at putting people at ease. He finds the balance of steering without pushing, and encouraging interaction while respecting comfort zones. I intend to continue working with Matthew in meditation and perhaps other areas to accumulate and sharpen skills to achieve and maintain a more balanced life.
- Rex McKey

Ticket Pricing

TRIPLES

$3,300

PER PERSON

Triple occupancy in a Geodesic Dome with views of the jungle

DOUBLES

$3,800

PER PERSON
Double occupancy in a Geodesic Dome or Jungle Bungalow with views of the jungle

SINGLES

$4,300

PER PERSON
Single occupancy in your own private Jungle Bungalow with beautiful jungle views

SINGLES

$4,800

PER PERSON
Single occupancy in your own private Bali style suite with beautiful jungle views

VIP SINGLES

$5,500

PER PERSON
Single occupancy in your own private, 200-Year-Old Balinese villa with a private deck and stunning views of the jungle and ocean
Included

A completely private campus; available to your retreat group only. Access to a private waterfall, nature paths, incredible flora and fauna, and an ocean view infinity pool. Also included is a dedicated team of 20+ local professionals to coordinate everything for your enjoyment, from touch down to take off.

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Gourmet plant-based cuisine prepared using all local and organic produce. Full meals, snacks, teas, coffees and fruit trays available throughout your stay.

Private transportation from the International airport to our campus; a private driver and transportation to our campus in Imiloa Mountain.

What’s Not Included

Flights to SJO, Spa Services

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THE VENUE

You will be immersed in a 22-acre jungle oasis in Dominical, Costa Rica.

This enchanted mountainside jungle venue is ten minutes from the beach and it is the perfect setting to experience deep healing, embraced by nature, yet completely luxurious.

While staying at Imiloa you will enjoy our nature paths, our private waterfall, our salt-water pool, stunning views and delicious and nutritious meals by our five-star vegan chef.

Accommodations

Included in each accommodation is the comfiest mattresses, 850 thread count sheets, storage space and dry rooms as needed, fiber optic internet, daily cleaning service, private en-suite bath, indoor/outdoor design for every accommodation with a focus on nature and being your private refuge, and full service, thrice-filtered private well for drinking water throughout the property.

BALI VILLAGE

Bali Village is perched 1200 feet about the Pacific Ocean, on a ridge line of flora, fauna and wildlife every direction you look. These 5 accommodations are 160-200 year old homes imported from Bali. Each with their own en suite bathrooms, the homes bring you back and create a self space for rejuvenation and transformation.

BALI MASTER SUITE

200 Year Old Homes from Bali. Imported from the Java Islands, these homes boast outdoor showers, full kitchen access, surreal vista views to the Pacific, their own salt water plunge pools and hand-carved art that is as old as the houses.

BUNGALOW HILL

Six Jungle Bungalows built on the side of the mountain on the pathway to our very own private waterfall. Bali inspired, the interiors feature natural finishings and a gorgeous exposed shower and bath tub.

DOMELAND

Six Buckminster Fuller inspired Geodesic River Domes, among the best made in the world and partially powered by solar energy, sit perched on the edge of our private river with the fresh, flowing water feeding up to the domes. Experience the soothing sounds of relaxing and sleeping next to flowing water. Amazing!

THE HOUSE OF MASTERS

The House of Masters, located in the center of the property, is a 2,000 square foot Balinese structure hanging 100 feet in the Jungle canopy. Adjacent are restrooms and a yoga storage room for mats, blocks and more. The space can be converted for any type of retreat, workshop or dance party.

THE HEART OF IMILOA

A sprawling 3,000 square foot space that is the “Heart of Imiloa,” our social space features loungy, multicultural inspired furnishings, couches, and 5 imported tables from Bali, all under a Polynesian style roof.

THE PATHS

Jungle paths connect the 20+ acres at Imiloa, with hand-made stairs and lighting, creating an immersive, easy experience for you and guests.

THE WATERFALL

Beyond the Jungle Bungalows is a path that leads to our own private waterfall. Descend into what feels like an enchanted jungle forest as you bask in the magic and beauty of the surrounding nature.

Food

At Imiloa, we are a proudly conscious comfort food campus. That means we serve healthy, locally-sourced, gourmet vegan meals that are as artistically plated, scientifically nourishing and delightfully crafted for all of our retreat guests.

Spa

Imiloa’s world-class spa is a curated, sensual and deeply moving experience. Choose from Ayurvedic massages and practices, to a shamanic masseuse from our team members who are from the Boruca indigenous tribe here in Costa Rica, to more traditional Swedish, relaxation or Thai yoga massages, body wraps and others. A full list of spa offerings and a link to book during your free time will be provided to you before you arrival.

LUXURY TRANSPORTATION

  1. Schedule your plane to arrive at SJO. In order to access your private plane charter, all guests must be at the Domestic Terminal at SJO San Jose, Costa Rica no later than 3PM on the arrival day.
  2. Once landed, proceed to customs and instructions will be provided to meet Imiloa concierge.
  3. Proceed to baggage claim with concierge and proceed to Domestic Terminal (3 minute walk from International Terminal). Please be at the Domesitc Terminal at SJO San Jose, Costa Rica no later than 3PM on your day of arrival.
  4. Private Imiloa plane will be waiting to fly you to Quepos.
  5. Private ground transport shuttles will pick you up in Quepos and bring you to Imiloa.
  6. If you are already in Costa Rica, ground transport may be coordinated from Quepos, Dominical or Uvita as inclusive.
  7. Please do not plan to drive to Imiloa on your own. It is not permitted.
  8. If you need to arrive the day before, please stay at the Hampton Inn across from the airport, or plan to be in the San Jose Domestic Terminal for private flight to Imiloa by no later than 3PM (instructions will be emailed).
  9. You will depart Imiloa at 9AM, and arrive at the landing strip at 9:30AM, with an estimated arrival to SJO airport at 10:30AM. The domestic terminal is a 5-10 minute walk to the international terminal at SJO. Typically, it is suggested to be at the international terminal 2.5 hours prior to your international departure. Please book your departing international flight accordingly, knowing that you will be at the airport at 10:30AM on departure day.

Questions? Email us: impact@imiloainstitute.com

Team

Our team, the Welcome Home Team at Imiloa, from kitchen to property, gardening to coordination, logistics to transportation, will be available to you throughout your stay with anything you need. They have a ready smile, answers to most of your questions and can quickly support so your experience is easy and fulfilling.

TRAVEL INSURANCE and COVID PROCEDURES

  • Imiloa has partnered with a comprehensive travel insurance provider that meets the entry requirements for Costa Rica and offers “cancel for any reason” plans to maximize coverage: www.globalrescue.com/imiloa (additional cost)
  • COVID tests for entry and exit requirements to your home country can be done on site. We have an on-call physician that can come to the property for testing and results sent in English.
  • We follow cleansing and sanitization protocols as per Ministry of Health to ensure a safe environment
  • Staff and retreat participants are asked to follow and safety guidelines such as social distancing, washing of hands, and proper mask wearing.

Location

Imiloa is located in the jungle, at the top of a mountain, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Our lush retreat center is located adjacent to the second most biodiverse land on the planet.

Dominical, only 13 minutes away, is a beach town with surfer vibes, great coffee and plenty of shopping. Just north of our municipality is Quepos and to the south, Ojochal and Uvita, which is known as the Whale’s Tail.

Just 45 minutes east sits Costa Rica’s second largest city, San Isidro. Within an hour of Imiloa in all directions, you have access to airports, cafes, beaches, waterfalls, biodiversity and happy people ready to show you the lush, lovely area we call home.

You’ll arrive easily on our private plane, and your group will enjoy unlimited transportation to and from the beach, to and from the airport and throughout your stay with us.

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