Meat + Movement Retreat
- Mar 25, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
Retreat Dates: February 28th-March 6th, 2027
Hosted By: Dr. Kristina Dobyns
A small, intimate wellness retreat for humans who want to move, eat, and rest in a way that actually supports their body — set on 20 acres of jungle, waterfalls, and cacao forest on Costa Rica's Pacific coast.
The days follow a gentle intermittent fasting rhythm: morning movement, a late brunch, a full afternoon, and dinner as the sun drops. Every meal is intentionally prepared with carnivore and animal-based options — grass-fed, locally sourced, no sugar, no seed oils, no soy, no gluten.
The movement is varied and thoughtful. Creative Vinyasa. Yin and Restorative yoga. Fascial flow. Somatic practices. Mindful walking through jungle trails. A full-body strength session in the best-equipped gym in the area. Evening sessions range from breathwork to Yoga Nidra to loving-kindness meditation to a dance party.
Hot sauna. Cold plunge. Waterfall pools. A swimming pool overlooking the Pacific. Beach day. And enough unstructured time to actually rest.
Most yoga retreats serve vegetarian or standard retreat fare. This one was built for people who've been waiting for a retreat that doesn't ask them to choose between their nutrition and their practice.
Small group. Big reset. Excellent food. No dishes.
meet your host
Dr. Kristina Dobyns, PhD, MS, RSMT, NTP
Kristina is a Registered Somatic Movement Therapist with a PhD in Somatic Psychology and a Master's in Exercise Science. She holds advanced training in metabolic health, mindfulness-based relapse prevention, mindful eating, strength physiology, yoga, and body-based therapies — including specialized training in the Ketogenic Diet for Mental Health under Harvard-trained psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede.
Before the doctorate, there was a whole other chapter: professional breakdancer, two-time All-Around Figure and Physique Overall Champion, three national powerlifting records, and a thriving personal training practice. She gets intensity. She also gets recovery.
For over twenty years, people have come to Kristina for fat loss, strength, rehab, mobility, and holistic wellness. Her work now centers on recovery from binge eating and compulsive overeating — something she understands personally after resolving a 25-year struggle through therapeutic carnivore/ketogenic nutrition and the same pillars she teaches. Body-informed, biology-backed, built for people who are done with programs that fall apart by Tuesday.
Kristina is currently residing in San Diego with her goldendoodle Sati, who was not invited to this retreat but wants you to know he's very upset about it.
a week in the life
Day 1 ·
Arrive in San José - overnight at hotel near the airport
Day 2 ·
6:30 AM Pickup from San José
11:30 AM Arrive at Flo
11:45 AM Light meal
2:00 PM Orientation & Icebreakers
3:30 PM Gentle movement practice
5:30 PM Dinner
7:15 PM Relaxing breathwork
Day 3 ·
7:45 AM Morning creative flow yoga
9:15 AM Waterfall dip
10:45 AM Brunch
2:00 PM Yin yoga
5:30 PM Dinner
7:15 PM Loving-kindness meditation
Day 4 ·
7:45 AM Fascial flow & mindful walking
10:45 AM Brunch
2:00 PM Contrast therapy (hot sauna & cold plunge)
5:30 PM Dinner
7:15 PM Yoga Nidra
Day 5 ·
7:45 AM Strength training
10:45 AM Brunch
1:30 PM Beach time
5:30 PM Dinner
7:15 PM Mindful movement & dance
Day 6 ·
7:45 AM Morning creative flow yoga
10:45 AM Brunch
Afternoon Free — journal, pack, soak it in
5:30 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Closing circle
Day 7 ·
7:00 AM Departure to San José
everything included
6 nights eco-lux accommodations at Flō Retreat Center and 1 night at the Double Tree in San Jose
Full access to Flō’s yoga shala, fully equipped gym, swimming pool with sundeck, and hiking trails
On-site waterfalls, lush greenery, and opportunities for jungle bathing
Nourishing meals made with the highest quality animal proteins, fresh local ingredients, and lots of love
Daily yoga and movement classes
Meditations, breathwork, and digital detoxing
Excursions to the beach and to visit Dualia (for hot sauna/cold plunge)
Airport shuttle to and from San José International Airport (SJO)
pricing
Deposit: $522 to reserve your spot | Payment Plans: Available by request
Shared Room: $3,700 per person
Private Room (Double Occupancy): $3,400 per person
Private Room (Single Occupancy): $3,900 per person
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