Welcome To Rythmia!
Something Wonderful is happening here in Costa Rica and we’re excited that youre a part of it.
Thank you for choosing Rythmia Life Advancement Center for your next vacation. I can assure you, it is the critical step towards experiencing your Miracle. Lets get started!
A PERSONAL NOTE FROM OUR CEO AND FOUNDER, GERARD ARMOND POWELL
“I want to personally thank you in advance for choosing Rythmia Life Advancement Center. The link below provides a video that I personally recorded to prepare you for your stay at the center. Please take a few moments to watch the video, as we’ve come to understand that those who do watch the video categorically receive the most benefit from their stay with us – a Miracle. I consider the money that you pay to stay at the resort an investment in your personal future. As with any investment, it is in your best interest to receive the greatest return. Watching this video is critical for having that occur. I look forward to meeting you in person and congratulate you on taking this life-changing step. Come get your Miracle!
~ Gerard Armond Powell
Scheduling Your Miracle
We’ve curated a full week of activities for you to get the most out of your stay. Please be sure to attend these two classes this week to help you get your miracle:
Monday: About Your Miracle | 9:00am-10:45pm
Thursday: Nu Heart / Aftergrow-Afterglow | 9:30am-11:00am
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RYTHMIA CONTACT INFORMATION IN COSTA RICA
When traveling outside your country of origin, it’s a good idea to provide a family member or friend with information on where you will be while you’re away in the event they need to reach you.
Rythmia Front Desk: 011 506-4000-1300
Rythmia on whatsapp: 011 506-8432-1877
Resort Address: Del Cruce de Hernandez Hacia Playa Avellanas 1km Oeste, Hacienda Pinilla, Rythmia Life Advancement Center (antiguo Hotel La Posada) Tamarindo, Santa Cruz Guanacaste, Costa Rica 50306
WE NEED YOUR TRAVEL AND ARRIVAL INFORMATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
It is mandatory that we understand your mode of transportation to the resort as well as expected arrival time. We have a round trip shuttle service to/from Liberia airport and downtown Tamarindo. We are in a gated community so if you are planning to take a cab or rental car to the resort, we’ll need to advise security at the gate. Your options for arriving at the resort are as follows:
LIBERIA AIRPORT ARRIVAL INFORMATION
Once you pick up your luggage and clear customs, you will exit the airport to the right for the shuttle area and look for a representative holding a white sign with the brown Rythmia logo. If for any reason you do not see a representative, please call our Guest Services Representative at 011 506 8432-1877 (from the US) or 00 506 8432-1877 (from the UK) for assistance.
Depending on the time of your arrival, there may be a high volume of shuttles, so be sure to be patient and look for the white Rythmia sign.
ARE YOU DRIVING TO THE CENTER?
Driving Directions from Liberia International Airport:
Follow Route 21 to Route 155
Distance: 62.6 km
Approximate Travel Time: 1 hr 2 min
Driving Directions from San Jose, Costa Rica:
Take Transversal 24 and Av 2/Rafael Francisco Osejo to Calle 42/Hungra Libre | 7 min (1.6 km). Drive from Autopista Jos Mara Castro Madriz, Route 1, Route 18 and Route 21 to Guanacaste | 3 h 19 min (222 km). Take Route 152 to your destination.
Distance: 256.6 km
Approximate Travel Time: 4 hr 20 min
If you’re going to drive to the center we recommend you download the WAZE app prior to arriving in Costa Rica.
WHAT TO BRING
– Sunscreen, hats, bathing suits, t-shirts, shorts. Our dress code is casual.
– Natural, DDT Free Mosquito repellent. We recommend All Terrain Herbal Armor DEET-Free Natural Insect Repellent.
– Soap and shampoo are available in your room. Additional personal care products are available for purchase in our gift shop
– Strongly consider bringing a journal along with you. Start your entries a few days prior to your visit, perhaps expressing what you would like to achieve during the retreat as well as to record your dreams. In sum, what is your intention for this trip.
We are an alcohol-free facility and appreciate our guests honoring this, meaning do not bring liquor to the property.
ARE YOU READY TO BE PAMPERED?
As part of your all-inclusive price, you are entitled to 1 one-hour massage, additional massages are available for a fee. You can use the spa, volcanic mud bath, whirlpool and steam room at any time during your stay.
USING YOUR PHONE IN COSTA RICA
RATES BY CARRIER
Phone Calls: $2.50/min
Texts: $0.50/text
Data: $2.05/min
Phone Calls: $1.79/min
Texts: $0.50/text
Phone Calls: $0.20/min
Texts: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited
Phone Calls: $0.50/min
Texts: $0.50/text
Phone rates noted above are examples based on data published by the companies mentioned (AT&T, VERIZON, T-MOBILE, SPRINT) and may/may not reflect the rates of your phone plan. Contact your phone carrier to find out what additional rates, terms, fees, surcharges, taxes, etc., you may be subject to during your stay in Costa Rica.
APPS WE RECOMMEND YOU DOWNLOAD
Rythmia App
Rythmia mobile is designed to provide our guests with instant access to resort staff services, booking appointments, and the daily schedule of events. You’ll also receive notifications for your spa and/or cleanse appointments. Please download the app to ensure you are well informed during your stay with us. The confirmation code for the app will be provided at check-in.
Before you leave for the center, please download Whatsapp for iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Nokia or Windows phone devices. Whatsapp is a cross-platform mobile messaging app which allows you to exchange messages over WiFi without having to pay SMS fees. Rythmia Guest Services on whatsapp: 506-8432-1877
WAZE
If you’re planning to rent a car and drive to Rythmia, please download Waze for iPhone, Android or Windows phone devices, for driving directions. This will be helpful for turn by turn GPS directions to Rythmia Life Advancement Center, which is located in Hacienda Pinilla, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend that you do, in the event you wish to purchase additional services, gift shop amenities, book excursions, or tip staff during your stay. US Dollars and Costa Rican Colones are accepted everywhere on and off site.
There is no alcohol on site and guests are not encouraged to drink alcohol during their stay. Furthermore, guests who are in the plant program, will not be allowed to participate in the plant therapy sessions for the three days following any consumption of alcohol. Rythmia Life Advancement Center is a licensed medical facility, and any guest who is noticeably intoxicated, will be evaluated by the medical staff and is subject to be discharged without refund. There is a low tolerance for alcohol.
Excursions are offered by third party companies. We are more than happy to assist guests with booking any excursion trip during their stay at Rythmia Life Advancement Center. http://toheal.com/excursions
Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM. Any guest arriving to the resort after 5:00 PM may be required to delay their intake assessment until the morning of the following day. The intake assessment requires a minimum of 2 hours to complete, in order to prevent any interruption in your day one program schedule please arrive by 3:00 PM if possible..
We have doctors for two reasons. First and foremost, we want each guest to have medical support for general health issues; falls, cuts, colds, flus, etc… Further, we are a licensed medical facility that requires us to have licensed doctors on staff. All of this is for the sole benefit of our guests.
The Answer is You program was designed by Rev Michael Beckwith and is based off his the book. His hand selected trusted practitioners from the Agape International Spiritual Center to conduct the courses.
Children under the age of 18 years old are not allowed to spend the night at Rythmia. However, they can visit 7 days a week during the visiting hours of 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM – 8:00PM.
Rythmia needs a license to provide the holistic treatments and plant medicine therapies we offer. Since we are a wellness center with the ability to handle medical and health-related issues for our guests, we need a license to operate as a healthcare facility in Costa Rica.
Rythmia is licensed by the Costa Rican Ministry of Health. We have a General Medical License to provide all the services we offer. We are also licensed by an additional department within the Ministry of Health called IAFA, which is the Costa Rican drug and alcohol facility management division. We are legal to operate within the municipality of Santa Cruz, Guanacaste.
DO YOU NEED TO CANCEL YOUR TRIP?
CANCELLATION POLICY: All reservations cancelled at least 10 days before your arrival date will receive full refund or credit towards future stays. Any cancellations to your reservation done within 10 days of your arrival date will be credited towards future trips. If you have selected a shared room, please keep in mind that some people may snore. As such, we recommend bringing your own ear plugs and eye mask to avoid disruption to your sleep. Any room changes at this time are subject to availability and rate change.
Dr, Nurse and Psychotherapists on staff delivering cutting edge medical modalities and plant-based therapies.
Over 40 bikes onsite for guests use for riding off property to nearby sites or a quick pedal over to the beach (less than 10 minutes).
We have the most complete and safe colon hydrotherapy treatment in the world for cleansing the internal organs and digestive system. Removing waste from the large intestine activates your body’s natural ability to heal itself.
Our life coaches will address specific conditions and transitions in your life, by examining what is going on right now, discovering what your obstacles or challenges might be, and co-creating a course of action to guide you towards the life you aspire to have.
Draw out the toxins and impurities from your body as the volcanic ash exfoliates to soften your skin.
Healing touch practitioners use essential oils during your massage in private treatment rooms. Your week includes 1 one-hour massage. Additional massages are available for a fee.
Relax in the steam room or geothermal water jacuzzi with jets to invigorate your circulation.
The Eco natural landscape provides for a peaceful experience. Choose to meditate alone in front of the labyrinth or many buddha’s or join the group for a guided meditation with one of our shaman’s.
We are committed to locally sourced, farm-to-table organic food and provide our guests with three meals a day. Our Nutritarian presents foods that are of the highest vibration, innovative and creative, and of course nutritious and healthy.
Taita Juanito joins the traditions of his Inga bloodline with the Siona tradition he received from Taita Laureano. Taita Juanito is a well-known and respected teacher, he has followers throughout the world, and people flock to him due to his compassionate heart and great wisdom. He is always willing to share his guidance with those that are interested in following the path of sacred medicines. 
Jaya Tara Devi has been in the holistic health and spiritual exploratory fields for over 20 years. She offers a wide range of opening pathways to consciousness through connecting ancient traditions along with cosmic modern information that is grounded in these times. The practices and teachings she shares have roots in yoga, shamanism, Tantra, meditation, bodywork, Ayurveda, spiritual psychology, herbology, sacred plants and whole foods nutrition. She has studied with several modern day masters since the age of 17 years old, including traveling around the world sharing in these teachings.
Brad Recktenwall is an Herbal Support Therapist who works closely with each guest at Rythmia. Brad has years of training in plant medicine, and studied under the leading experts in Africa among diverse flora and fauna jungle environments. Brad’s experience enables him to facilitate exceptional herbal support therapy sessions with guests, while he creates a safe and therapeutic environment. Those who attend Brad’s sessions are able to process deep emotional and spiritual issues as they work toward self-connection and enlightenment. Brad brings a wealth of knowledge to Rythmia that he uses to support guests while they venture into areas of self-reflection and change. Brad’s calm demeanor is complemented with great strength and insight, which guides and encourages guests to seek their own truth and find peace. As an expert in addiction therapy, Brad is able to connect with guests who are struggling with a variety of issues. His belief that “each person is their own teacher” empowers and gives confidence to guests who learn to seek the answers for life within their own souls.
Dr. Jeff McNairy, Psy.D., M.P.H. has been working in the health care field for 25 years. He has worked in a variety of medical environments and seen the struggle individuals have when actually trying to heal. The current Western system of heath care is deficient in healing the population. It is more concerned with managing symptoms and using external sources for “change.” Through Dr. McNairy’s intense experience with the most desperate patient populations (addition, acute mental health, and trauma), he has seen that the only real healing can come from within.
