Costa Rica Retreat: A Wish Can Change Your Life – The Way of the Creator
Creativity and Kabbalah Retreat with Gahl Sasson & Elitsa Velikova
February 21–28, 2026, Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort
Awaken Your 2026 Creative Vision Beneath the Bodhi Tree Retreat Center, Nosara
Where Costa Rica’s turquoise surf meets emerald jungle, sheltered by the whispering canopy of the Bodhi Tree Retreat Center, lies the perfect setting to give birth to your creative wish or New Year’s resolution. Whether you carry the seed of a story, are working on improving your health, attracting a partner, or have a yearning to manifest something deeply personal, this retreat is your invitation to shape it, layer by layer, guided by the ancient wisdom of Kabbalah, astrology, and artful practice.
When the Buddha attained enlightenment under the legendary Bodhi Tree, he proved what every wisdom-tradition teaches: a single tree can change a life. Kabbalah adds that the Tree of Life is more than a symbol—it is “the everlasting blueprint for the construction of the universe,” an active map you can follow to create your reality.
This is more than a retreat; it is a creative pilgrimage — a seven-day odyssey equipped with practical tools that awaken the creator within
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Led by author and mystic Gahl Sasson and psychologist and art therapist Elitsa Velikova, this retreat blends the mystical teachings of Kabbalah with the craft of expressive therapies. Through daily classes integrating psychology, guided visualizations, storytelling, and Kabbalah (with a dash of astrology), you will gain:
• Experiential learning – hands-on art processes, storytelling, guided meditations, concise lectures, movement, and ritual—all crafted to make the Kabbalistic Tree of Life tangible.
• Personal attention – group size is purposefully limited, keeping your individual goals firmly center stage.
• Holistic immersion – replenish body and soul amid Bodhi Tree’s beaches and jungle, organic cuisine, and soothing spa amenities.
• Lasting tools – depart with a customized “Tree-Map” and the ten-step wish-fulfilment method based on Gahl Sasson’s book A Wish Can Change Your Life: Ten for continued practice at home.
No prior experience is necessary—only a willingness to explore, create, and grow.
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The Seven – Day Creative Map, following the framework of the 7 days of Creation, explores each day a different Sephira on the Tree of Life and its mirror in your creative process:
• Crown – Wisdom – Understanding
Plant the seed of intention, clarity, and purpose
Theme: Discover and define your creative idea
• Mercy & Severity
Balance freedom and form, compassion and discipline
Theme: Begin drafting—work with resistance and inner critics
• Beauty
Open to harmony, inspiration, and emotional depth
Theme: Illuminate the heart of your creative act—your “why”
• Eternity
Establish rhythm, commitment, and creative flow
Theme: Mother Nature, art, working on relationships
• Splendor
Voice, style, and resonance—let your project speak clearly
Theme: Express your message with confidence and clarity
• Foundation
Bridge inner vision with outward form
Theme: Deepen your structure, practicing letting go, intimacy, and passion.
• Kingdom
Bring it all home—ground your idea into reality
Theme: Share and celebrate your creative work-in-progress
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Whether you begin to shape a book, explore a poetic vision, or sketch the structure of another creative project, this retreat provides the space, tools, and mentorship to bring it to life. A wish can truly change your life!
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ABOUT THE BODHI TREE:
Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort is set amid 8 breathtaking acres dotted with flowers, trees, waterfalls and gentle streams, at Nosara, Costa Rica. The exceptional accommodation features great views, private outdoor showers, air conditioning, ceiling fans, stone sinks from Bali and bedding for the well-deserved rest you are looking for. You can also enjoy our 25-meter saltwater pool, juice bar and the different open areas for reading, meditating or just enjoy contemplating nature. The sun-dappled beaches and gentle surf of the Pacific Ocean are located within a 10-minute walk. At Nosara, the lifestyle is relaxed, the tempo slow and the general mood mellow. At the same time, exciting recreation opportunities capitalizing on Costa Rica’s beauty and terrain are close by, such as eco-tours to view rainforests, active volcanoes and waterfalls; zip-lining; surfing and hiking. The staff will be happy to help you arrange these activities before or during your stay.
The retreat price includes accommodations, delicious breakfast buffet (vegetarian and gluten free options) and 1 yoga class per day.
THE PROGRAM:
21.02.2026.- Arrival in Bodhitree, Nosara – registration after 14.00
15.00 to 16.30 – Introduction and first meeting.
16.30 – Sunset activities (best time for beach)
18.30-20.30 Dinner
20.30 Session 1 of Retreat.
22.02-27.02 Group Schedule:
7.30 Morning yoga class (optional)
10.30-12.30 AM Group Session
Lunch
14.30- 16.30 PM Group session
Sunset beach activities
Dinner
• Some nights can have group activities
28.02 – 10.30-12.00 RETREAT conclusion.
After check out, departure.
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Retreat Pricing:
• Shared Jungle Room- US $4,600 per person
• Treetop queen room (Single) – US $5,900
Which includes:
• Seven nights’ accommodation in one of the most luxurious yoga and spa retreat centres in Costa Rica
• Info about the facility: Top Rated Yoga Resort in Nosara Costa Rica
• Three gourmet meals daily, abundant in fruit, health juices, balanced diet, and an exclusive menu with all kinds of dietary specifications
• Retreat fee
• All materials for the workshop and all the amenities of the resort
• Transfers can be arranged for an additional cost; we can assist with that
*** The price does NOT include:
• Flights
• Any other personal expenses;
️Register paying 1000 USD non-refundable deposit
Balance due: October 1, 2025 – 50%
End of registration: 28 December 2025 or until places are available.
️FULL PROGRAM AND PRACTICAL DETAILS WILL BE SENT WHEN YOU BOOK YOUR PLACE.
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Your Wish Is Sacred. Bring It to Life.
Spaces are limited. Join us beneath the Bodhi canopy, step onto the path of the Creator, and let 2026 unfold exactly as you design it.
“All it takes is to retrace the same steps that God took to create the universe.”
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Join us beneath the Bodhi Tree. Let your manifestation begin.
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About the facilitators:
Gahl E. Sasson Bio:
Gahl E. Sasson is a leading astrologer and public speaker. His book on Kabbalah was endorsed by HH the 14th Dalai Lama. His eight books on Astrology have been dubbed “the GPS of the soul,” and translated into various languages. Gahl has published academic papers on mythology and storytelling, and he teaches seminars and workshops around the world on astrology, Kabbalah, mythology, relationships, storytelling, and symbolism. He currently lives in Los Angeles. His website is www.CosmicNavigator.com
️Join his free weekly Sunday class via zoom or Instagram: @Cosmic_Navigator
Elitsa Velikova Bio:
Elitsa is the Director of the Arts & Therapy Institute in Sofia, Bulgaria. She is a psychologist, expressive arts therapist with degrees from Switzerland and London, UK. Art Therapy Honorary Tutor at the New Bulgarian University, Sofia, and facilitator of workshops, trainings and therapeutic groups.
She’s specialized in a wide range of psychological and therapy methods, such as healing of childhood traumas, holistic counseling, family therapy, self-awareness groups, creative therapies, and expressive arts. She’s been the keynote speaker and workshops leader in a number of countries, such as China, USA, Germany, Italy, Greece, Turkey, etc.
Since 2004 she’s been working with adults, children and couples in individual and group setting. Website: www.artstherapyinstitute.bg
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For more information and booking please email:
For folks in USA: [email protected] +1323-4497748
For participants outside USA: [email protected] +359888802383