Power of the Pause Retreat
Find Your Peace at this Rejuvenating Women’s Retreat for Deep Rest, Self-Compassion & Reconnection
Reset in Costa Rica
Step out of the noise and into a sanctuary designed just for you in one of the most healing destinations in the world.
Imagine waking up in the warm glow of the Costa Rican sunlight … meditating to the sound of the ocean … eating nourishing meals … and remembering the version of you that feels grounded, joyful, and deeply supported.
This retreat is your invitation to pause, breathe, and return to yourself.
A space where you can reconnect with your inner wisdom, release stress, and step into the year feeling clear, powerful, and whole.
When you pause, you create space to hear your own wisdom again. My greatest joy is helping you reconnect with the version of yourself that feels free, light, and alive.
This Costa Rican retreat is your invitation to unwind, breathe, and listen inward.
Power in the Pause
I’ve been the burnt-out, overworked, single mom. I’m Lauren Abrams, mindfulness and self-compassion mentor, attorney, and host of 52 Weeks of Hope. My journey to mindfulness began when burnout left me feeling empty. Meditation and mindful pauses became my way back home to myself. I took quarterly breaks to refill my cup when my kids were little, and I still take retreats to this day, keeping me grounded and better able to serve others.
Retreats are my sanctuary. Allow Costa Rica to be yours.
February 20-25, 2026
In Costa Rica’s natural beauty, you’ll have space to slow down, rest deeply, and listen within. Through guided mindfulness and self-compassion, you’ll learn to stay grounded no matter what life brings. Each day offers:
Time for reflection and renewal
Mindfulness and compassion practices
Space to rest and reconnect
Nourishing meals and ocean air
Connection with like-hearted souls
You’ll leave with tools to bring this presence and ease into your daily life. Because you’ve been taking care of everyone and everything else for too long. You deserve a true pause to return to yourself and the joy beneath it all.
“The Pause - where your truth rises to meet you as you return to your own rhythm. How your heart finds its way home.”
Your Experience Includes
This retreat is unlike others. It is designed around the power of the pause. With mindfulness practices, connection, and plenty of space to rest. Mornings begin in quiet presence, guided meditation, and gentle movement to awaken the body.
Throughout the day, you’ll explore practices that bring mindfulness into everyday life, learning how to pause, communicate with compassion, and reconnect with what truly matters to you. There’s time for reflection, laughter, nourishing food, and simply being. No performance, no pressure, just presence. By the end of the week, you’ll feel grounded, clear, and deeply restored. You’ll feel ready to return home carrying the calm, grounded clarity within you.
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Begin each day with guided practices that help you ground into presence and kindness toward yourself. These sessions invite you to slow down, tune in, and meet each moment with openness and ease.
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Explore new ways of relating to yourself and others through gentle, experiential workshops led by mindfulness communications expert, Cynthia Cosson. You’ll learn how to listen with empathy, speak with clarity, and navigate connection with more awareness and care.
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Slow, restorative yoga combined with light movement practices that support grounding, ease, and relaxation.
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Through simple yet powerful prompts, you’ll be guided to reflect on what truly matters and reconnect with your inner voice. Whether you journal outdoors under the palms or quietly in your room, this is time to rediscover what feels authentic and alive within you.
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Gather in an intimate circle of like-hearted souls to share stories, insights, and moments of truth. These circles create a sense of belonging and remind us that growth and healing are deeply supported when we walk together.
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Settle in for 5 nights / 6 days of beautiful lodging that supports deep relaxation and an elevated retreat experience.
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Enjoy vibrant, home-style meals made from fresh local ingredients meals that feed both body and soul. Afternoons are yours to rest, read in a hammock, dip in the pool, or explore the nearby beach no schedule, just space to be.
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A peaceful private cruise that carries you into sunset, offering stunning views, gentle waves, and a quiet moment to unwind.
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A private pool for quiet moments, paired with thoughtfully designed communal spaces perfect for gathering and enjoying the property.
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A mindful nature walk that leads into spacious, restorative time by the sea.
About Nosara
Nosara is known as Costa Rica’s wellness capital… a peaceful, healing haven nestled between the jungle and the sea. It’s the perfect backdrop for slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and returning to your truest self
Meet Your Retreat Guides
Lauren Abrams
I’m Lauren Abrams: a mindfulness and self-compassion mentor, attorney, and host of the 52 Weeks of Hope podcast.
My work is about helping you pause long enough to hear your own truth. At this Costa Rica retreat, I’ll guide you to slow down, reset, and reconnect with your own wisdom so you can return home calm, clear, and grounded in what you really want.
Cynthia Cosson, LPC
I’m Cynthia Cosson, a communications expert with a background unlike anyone else’s. I’m intensively trained in DBT, fully certified in the four-year Imago method, and grounded in MBSR. I also hold bachelor’s and master’s degrees in horticulture, and I’ve spent years traveling the world learning how people grow, adapt, and connect.
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Everything I offer is the result of this rare blend of science, mindfulness, relationship wisdom, and nature-based insight. It’s a powerful, elevated approach designed for accomplished women ready for deeper, more honest connection—with others and with themselves. Nosara is the perfect place to begin.
Accomodations & Logistics
We’re gathering in Nosara, Costa Rica, at a peaceful, private estate with four connected villas, two beautiful pools, a well-equipped fitness centre, and secure, gated surroundings. This is your space to rest, reflect, connect, and play with ease.
All rooms are private, and have natural light, comfortable bedding, and easy access to the pool and shared spaces. Our retreat center offers beautiful, spacious rooms designed for rest and rejuvenation.
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Included:
your private room
organic nourishing local meals
guided mindfulness and communication sessions
movement and connection time
and time to simply be present.
Not Included:
your flight to Costa Rica,
travel insurance
optional extras (spa treatments, excursions, transfers unless pre-booked).
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Please plan travel to arrive by February 20, 2026, at 6:00 pm local time. We’ll meet, welcome you in, share our orientation, and ease into retreat rhythm.
Departure will be on February 25, 2026, at 11:00 am local time. Give yourself a gentle buffer so the transition home feels calm.
Choose flights into Liberia (LIR) and we’ll coordinate local transport details with you soon!
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Comfortable clothes for hot, humid weather + light cover-ups
Swimwear and something to lounge in by the pool or beach
A journal or notebook + your favourite pen for reflections
Sneakers or sandals for gentle hikes and walks
Sun hat, reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses
Reusable water bottle & insect repellent
Travel adaptor if you’re coming from outside US/Canada
Optional: a cozy blanket or pillow for early morning meditations or hammock time
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Choose flights into Liberia (LIR), and we’ll coordinate local transport details with you soon!
Stay hydrated, go slow, and let your body arrive at its own pace.
Leave a little space in your suitcase for something you may pick up locally, a small souvenir, a journal, or a local artisan piece.
“I felt very safe and supported. Love your depth, plus your sense of humor. I found it very easy to get into the meditations you lead (and it’s usually very difficult for me to get into meditation) Great job! Thank you!!!”
“Thank you so much, Lauren, for this meaningful, positive, and empowering workshop. You were welcoming, warm, kind, inspiring, and insightful. I loved the in-person opportunity and the YouTube links so we can continue the practice at home. This experience has brought much joy.”
“Great experience! You were warm and welcoming, and most importantly - you were a calming and present facilitator. You are clear and kind in your communication and led with lots of grace!”
