Meat & Movement: A Carnivore Wellness Retreat in Costa Rica
The carnivore and animal-based yoga retreat you've been waiting for.
Most yoga retreats are vegetarian, vegan, or standard retreat fare. If that hasn’t felt aligned for you, this is a different experience.
Animal-based nourishment. Intentional movement. Exquisite paradise. Real community. One week. One place.
Everything you've been looking for. Finally in one place.
Meat & Movement is a small, intimate carnivore wellness retreat in the lush wilds of Costa Rica — open to anyone who wants to reset their nervous system, reconnect with themselves, and move and eat in a way that actually supports their body.
A true wellness reset: less noise, more joy, more presence.
Nourishment
Every meal offers low carb, ketogenic, and carnivore options — satisfying and designed to fuel movement and nervous system restoration. High quality, grassfed, local, sustainable options. No sugar, no artificial flavors or artificial sweeteners, no seed oils, no gluten, no soy, no compromises.
Movement
From creative Vinyasa to Yin to Yoga Nidra, somatic practices, strength work, mindful walking, and more — this is movement that meets you where you are and takes you somewhere new.
Community
An intentionally small group of awesome humans who get it — your lifestyle, your values, your relationship with food and your body. The kind of friendships that last a lifetime.
Imagine waking up
in absolute paradise.
Warm golden light through jungle leaves. You walk a few minutes to a waterfall pool for a morning dip before anyone else is awake.
The food is nourishing, metabolically supportive — and it's so easy to eat healthfully. You show up to eat and it's right there. And no dishes to wash!
By day three, something has shifted. The noise has quieted. Your body feels clear. Those cravings that used to run the background of every day have dissolved. What's left is just you.
You're not performing wellness. You are well. In the sun and jungle and ocean air.
The Experience
Thoughtful yoga.
Intentional movement.
Time to slow down and feel your body.
An immersive container where your meals and your practice support one another. Animal-based, metabolically supportive nourishment is part of the foundation.
A full week of everything that actually restores you.
Every element of this retreat is chosen to support your body, quiet your mind, and reconnect you to yourself. Our timing in Southern Costa Rica is at the peak of verano — their summer. Which means warm sunshine every day. Pure paradise.
Yoga — All Styles
Creative Vinyasa, Yin, Yoga Nidra, yoga balls (soft tissue), and general mobility — taught for any body at any level.
Somatic Practices
Qigong-inspired warm-ups, somatic movement, and body-listening practices that help you tune in and feel your way through the day.
Strength Training
One guided group gym session, and more opportunities to get in additional sessions in the fully equipped gym if you desire.
Breathwork & Meditation
Opportunities for breath and stillness practices to regulate your nervous system, reduce cortisol, and access the kind of clarity that’s hard to find at home.
Hot Sauna & Cold Dips
The week includes contrast therapy, waterfall pools on the property, and beach time for rest and restoration.
Natural Paradise
Relish the rare gift of being fully present in one of the most beautiful places on earth with the perfect weather and environment to support your circadian rhythm and soothe your nervous system.
Animal-Based Meals
Every meal offers intentionally prepared carnivore/animal-based/low carb/ketogenic food.
Community & Connection
Intentionally small group. Shared adventures, honest conversations, and true connections.
Accommodations & Transport
Beautiful on-property accommodations in a family-owned, eco-lux retreat center in the heart of Costa Rica’s rainforest. Round trip transportation included from San Jose airport.
Is this animal based retreat right for you?
- You're animal-based, carnivore, low carb, keto, or curious — and standard retreat menus have not been built for you.
- You've wanted a place to go deeper into embodied movement, meditation, and breathwork and feel metabolically supported while doing it
- You're ready to unplug, reset your nervous system, reconnect with yourself, and be fully present.
- You want to do more of what brings you joy and peace.
- And eating 100% grass fed beef sourced from local, sustainable Costan Rican farms sounds divine.
Meat & Movement Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meat & Movement?
Meat & Movement is an immersive wellness retreat happening Feb 28-March 6, 2027 in southern Costa Rica. Located in the jungle and not far from the beach, we will enjoy daily embodied movement and nutrient-dense whole food, low carbohydrate brunch and dinner (intentionally intermittent fasting style). Offerings vary daily, from meditation to yin yoga to contrast therapy, and more, and you are welcome to participate in everything, or take time to relax in a hammock and read. Come to the inaugural retreat and meet other amazing humans such as yourself to make friends for life.
Is this a keto retreat, a low carb retreat, or strict carnivore?
All three work here. Every meal is built from a base of high-quality animal protein and traditional fats — with additions available (such as organic fruits and fermented vegetables) if you desire. Nothing on the menu contains sugar, seed oils, gluten or soy.
I’ve never been to an animal based retreat. What can I expect?
Fun, sun, different styles of yoga and movement, high-quality animal protein, waterfalls, play, and rest. Come as you are — every meal is planned, sourced and prepared for you. You’ll probably leave with at least one friend you didn’t expect.
What will the weather be like?
Early March in Southern Costa Rica is peak summer (verano). It is generally warm and dry, though zero rain cannot be guaranteed. It provides gorgeous conditions for movement, swimming, and being outdoors.
What should I pack?
We’ll send a detailed packing list closer to the retreat. The short version: comfortable clothes for yoga, hiking, the gym, the beach, or just relaxing on a hammock. Swimsuit(s), water shoes for waterfall excursions, reef-safe sunscreen, bug spray, aloe vera, any medications you take regularly, and a good book or journal.
How do I get there?
Fly into Juan SantamarÃa International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica. You’ll stay your first night at the DoubleTree hotel (included), and we’ll pick you up early the next morning for the shuttle to the retreat center. The drive is 4 hours through stunning countryside. Round-trip shuttle is included, so travel is handled from the moment you land.
Is this retreat sober?
Yes, this is a dry retreat center. Alcohol, recreational drugs, and plant medicines are not permitted on the property. This is a space for clarity, presence, and deep nourishment.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes. Travel insurance is required. Your policy must cover trip cancellation, trip interruption, emergency medical expenses, and emergency evacuation. Since all retreat payments are non-refundable, travel insurance is your financial protection if plans change.
What if I need to cancel?
All deposits and payments are non-refundable, regardless of the reason. If you cannot attend, you may transfer your registration to another participant with the organizer’s written approval. Your recourse for financial recovery is through your own travel insurance.
Can I contribute ideas or collaborate?
Absolutely. If there are specific things you’d love to see, or if you want to partner, collaborate, or be involved in some way, reach out at info@meatandmovement.com.
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