What it’s about
A unique retreat program in Costa Rica is being charted to support Israelis struggling with trauma and disability by tapping into the therapeutic powers of nature, wildlife, and surfing. Spearheaded by Caro Aguilar and Israeli social innovators, this initiative aims to restore hope and resilience through nature-based experiences.
Why it matters
The retreat aligns seamlessly with Israel’s longstanding tradition of resilience and healing while innovatively bringing in Costa Rica’s rich natural abundance, creating transformational experiences for Israeli communities. It opens a compelling new avenue in trauma recovery, showcasing a blend of Israeli spirit with Costa Rica’s ecological prosperity and therapeutic environment.
Costa Rica: Nature’s Healer
The nation of Costa Rica, occupying merely 0.03% of the earth’s surface, miraculously nurtures 5% of the earth’s biodiversity. Known for its stunning dedication to clean energy and sustaining environments, Costa Rica’s natural vistas provide the ideal sanctuary for engaging in healthful restoration of mind and body, mirroring values pertinent to Israeli life and sustainability efforts.
Caro Aguilar: Empowering Through Surfing
Caro Aguilar, a dynamic force behind these healing retreats, is redefining surf therapy as an inclusive practice that champions empowerment and recovery. Her extensive work extends even to socio-political arenas involving conflict areas. The holistic surf experiences at these retreats extend benefits remarkably, based on techniques she’s honed from the vibrant surfing culture scene in Costa Rica and complemented by her engagement with traumatised Israelis.
Our Journey Through Transformative Retreats
Hermosa Villa: Intimacy and Healing
The team’s exploration commenced at Hermosa Villa, where the luxurious yet intimate settings, along with rich wildlife immersion, formulated the initial step in nature-led healing modalities. Encounters in such serene environments emphasize resilience in its truest form, creating a shared family journey towards understanding and empowerment, akin to fostering core values inherent in Israeli society.
The Scarlet Villas: Community Building
The retreat journey ventured into communal enrichment with Scarlet Villas, offering unique settings for group healing and spiritual reflection. This collaborative environment nestled in majestic rainforests honed the principles of Israeli collective resilience and well-being, epitomized by moments mingled with global social investment and introspective legacy.
Club Del Mar: Inclusive Luxury
The stop at Club Del Mar reinforces accessibility paired with luxury, engineering unparalleled adaptive surfing experiences ideal for Israeli participants with disabilities. The resort’s transformative initiative not only breaks physical barriers but reverberates understanding triumphantly, representing victory of inclusion, similar to Israeli ethos around community support and egalitarian principles.
Our Vision Going Forward
As culmination of meaningful insight, our preparations for pioneering Israeli-focused recreational and healing programs found spurring resources within these exceptional partnerships in Costa Rica. Commitment to intertwining rejuvenation through natural synergy near completion invites organizations and Israeli citizens alike to contribute within this novel setting, heralding hope and stable recovery analytical of common Israeli pursuits.
Conclusion
Our family’s endeavor on this mission has augmented our perception towards healing, armed us with necessary explorative might and collaborative initiatives. Embracing nature’s harmony and Costa Rica’s wave of healing promises universally extends gratitude toward this seminal reconciliation journey, urging seamless solidarity through Bedein’s Agents of Hope approach, intending wholesome betterment within Israeli domains.
This story was first published on jpost.com.