2025 TAKE A BREATH RETREATS

NEW LOCATIONS & DATES!

A soulful path where you will rediscover the connection with yourself, with your feelings, and with the environment.

Join us, Marcelo Bronstein and Karina Zilberman, in Costa Rica to pause and to be immersed in a holistic experience of stress reduction and realignment through intentional Jewish Mindfulness practices, healthy eating, nature-conscious walks, soulful music, creative movement exercises, a group environment with personal attention, and a unique Shabbat celebration.

Our Take a Breath Retreats draw inspiration from Jewish wisdom and rituals and are open to everyone seeking immersion. No prior Jewish knowledge is necessary.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Testimonial

"I have heard only the most wonderful things about the retreat—and about the two of you. Everyone shared with me how excellent everything was: the quality of the experience, the connections formed among the participants, the setting, and the scenery. Most of all, they both said that you went to great lengths to connect all of this with IJS and to emphasize the importance of our work today. “    

         Rabbi Josh Feigelson, PhD President & CEO Institute for Jewish Spirituality

Who Are These Retreats For?

These retreats are designed for groups of individual seekers and nature lovers, each looking to take a breath after being on the treadmill of life and reconnect with themselves so together we can re-energize our journey toward a more integrated and less fragmented life. No previous meditation, Jewish knowledge, or hiking experience is required.

Why in costa rica?

We are hosting our retreats in Costa Rica because of its unique fauna, vegetation, approach to sustainability, and mindful living and because it is the country where we decided to build our home and base. We strongly believe that in hosting a retreat in a generative nature setting with comfortable accommodations and local cuisine, we are providing a beautiful caring, organic framework for something unique to happen at a personal and collective level.

What Will You Participate in?

• Mindful Walks In Nature

• Wildlife Contemplations

• Daily Meditation For All Levels

• Moments of Silence As A Practice

• Daily Mindfulness Prayer Moments

• Text Study Sessions & Mindful Discussions

• Sessions That Will Provide Powerful Tools and Reflective Practices That Will Help You Thrive

• Natural Conscious Movement Sessions For All Levels

• Singing From the Heart Sessions

• Journaling

• A Joyful and Contemplative Shabbat Experience

What Is Included?

• A Unique Program with Facilitators that will be Fully Present for You and the Group

• Accommodations with Private Bathrooms

• All Meals: Vegetarian+ Fish Meals from Local Produce. Gluten & Dairy Free options

• Group Transportation from the International Airport to the Retreat Location

• Concierge Support from Beginning to End

• Gratuity

What Is Not Included?

• Your Round Trip Airfare from Home to Costa Rica

• Personal, Medical, or Travel Insurance

• Add Ons