TAKE A BREATH RETREAT PACKING LIST

The attire for the retreat is "super-relaxed" - Shabbat we dress all in white!

Please make sure to bring the following:

Documents and Essentials:

  • Personal identification (passport, driver’s license)

  • Travel insurance documents

  • Cash and credit/debit cards (local currency is Costa Rican colón, but USD is widely accepted)


Clothing:

  • General Clothing:

    • Swimsuits (at least 2-3)

    • Lightweight, breathable clothing (e.g., shorts, tank tops, sundresses)

    • Lightweight long pants

    • Long-sleeve shirts (mostly for sun protection)

    • Comfortable and loose clothing for meditation, embodiment, and movement sessions

    • Comfortable walking shoes or sandals

    • All-terrain light shoes for beach, trekking, and water

    • Easy removable indoor shoes like flip-flops, sandals, or Crocs

    • Socks

    • White clothing for Shabbat eve and day

    • Long-sleeve shirt or light jacket (for cooler evenings or air-conditioned spaces)

    • Lightweight rain jacket (in case of unexpected showers)

  • Accessories:

    • Sun hat or baseball cap

    • Sunglasses with UV protection

    • Kippah, Tallit, and Tefillin (if it is your custom to use them)

Health and Safety:

  • Regular medication

  • Hand sanitizer


Toiletries:

  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

  • Moisturizer (for sun protection and after-sun care)

  • Deodorant

  • Hairbrush or comb

Optional Items:

  • Camera or smartphone for photos

  • Binoculars (for bird watching or nature observation)

Miscellaneous:

  • Journal and pens (for reflection and notes)

  • Small flashlight or headlamp (useful for nighttime activities)

  • Reusable water bottle

  • Any electrical devices with standard US 2-prong plugs (110V outlets)