June 21st - 27th, 2025 in Nosara, Costa Rica

Curriculum:

• The Science of Sound Healing: how different frequencies interact with the body and can create radical health improvements

• Music theory, musical scales, and harmonization: understand how music works in order to create optimal soundscapes

• Holding space: learn how to anchor energy as the facilitator while being trauma informed

• Experience various instruments used in Sound Healing and how to play them. *A minimum of 3 singing bowls are required

• The Chakra system: how each note interacts, supports and encourages vitality

• Meditation practices to access the subconscious

• Conduct private/group/corporate sessions of various sizes

• Craft your unique style as a Sound Healer

• Work with supporting modalities and tools to enhance your practice: restorative yoga, meditation, yoga nidra, hypno-therapy, etc

• Cleansing practices to maintain your energy channel

• Set up and facilitate virtual soundbaths

• Insure and travel with your instruments

• Business support for beginning your sound healing practice

What’s Included:

• 7 days/6 nights at an all-inclusive 5 star resort in the jungle of Nosara, Costa Rica

• 2 months of virtual pre-training classes

• On-site breakfast, lunch and dinner (Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, and Sugar Free options available)

• 50 hours of immersive, in-person training

• Daily sound, meditation and movement classes with your hosts and special guest teachers

• Additional sound healing instruments to practice and purchase, as desired (they can be shipped to your home)

• Welcome Ceremony with local Costa Rican healers

• Nature Excursion

• Sound Healer certification through the School of Resonance

• Sound Healing manual + journal

• Tuning fork for your growing set of instruments

• Once in a lifetime experience and an amazing community!

About Your Hosts:

Tess Palma-Martinez is a sound healer and founder of Completely Golden, based in Nosara, Costa Rica. Tess’ personal method of Medicinal Sound Healing combines hypno-meditation and somatic body practices with deeply nourishing sound healing frequencies. She uses Crystal Tones singing bowls, which are the highest grade instruments, offering a pure harmonic frequency for incredible effects on the body, mind and spirit. She started her journey as a sound healer after a miraculous healing from PCOS and Endometriosis through the frequencies of sound! Tess has facilitated sound baths for Converse, Sony Picture Studios, Surya Spa, and more.

Kate Schofield is an international sound healer and creator of the Earth’s Hum tuning fork, based in Los Angeles, CA. She is dedicated to the art of healing through sound. Over the past decade, Kate has immersed herself in various modalities, becoming a skilled practitioner of vocal toning, meditation, Yoga Nidra, and various forms of energy work. Her 10 year journey has been a continuous exploration, both in training and embodying these liberation practices. Kate’s passion is helping others remember their unique sound and resonance. She stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation, using sound as a medium to heal not only individuals but also to inspire collective healing and social change.

Training Schedule:

• Virtual Pre-Training Classes: April 26th-June 7th

• Saturday, June 21st - Bienvenido (Welcome)

• Sunday, June 22nd - History + Science

• Monday, June 23rd - Experience

• Tuesday, June 24th - You Are The Energy

• Wednesday, June 25th - Becoming The Healer

• Thursday, June 26th - Embodiment

• Friday, June 27th - Hasta Luego (Departure)

Retreat Location Info:

Bodhi Tree Resort is located in Nosara, Costa Rica. Part of the Nicoya Peninsula, Nosara is one of the 5 remaining Blue Zones on the planet. It is known for its lush jungle that is home to howler monkeys, tropical flowers, white sandy beaches, and the warm Pacific Ocean. Bodhi Tree is an all-inclusive resort, just minutes from the famous Playa Guiones.

Balinese-inspired grounds and accommodations redefine comfort and luxury, allowing you to focus and deepen into your training, while enjoying a sanctuary unlike any other in Costa Rica. Bodhi Tree Resort was designed with the Pura Vida lifestyle in mind, allowing you to flow with nature and build community.

Daily Schedule:

• 7am Morning Activation: Somatic Movement and Vocal Toning

• 8am Group breakfast (Optional)

• 9-12pm Active Learning Lesson

• 12:30pm Group lunch (Optional)

• 1:30-4:30pm Integration Time

• 4:30-6pm Experiential Learning

• 6:30pm Group dinner (Optional)

• Integration Time

*This is an example daily schedule and will vary day to day based on the resort shala availability. A confirmed schedule will be sent within 24 hours prior to the start of the retreat. Every day will consist of a 7am Morning Activation and 2 training sessions. The resort will have multiple retreats happening at the same time, so flexibility is appreciated.

The start of the retreat is Saturday, June 21st and will begin with a group dinner at 6pm, followed by our Welcome Ceremony. Check-in is at 2pm, so feel free to hang by the pool or explore town if you arrive early. The end of the retreat is Friday, June 27th. There are no scheduled activities this day, as individual departure times vary. Check-out is at 11am and includes breakfast. If you would like to arrive early or stay later you can reach out to Bodhi Tree to pay for your room, separately. They can often keep you in the same room.

The Investment:

Private Queen: $4,950 (Private Room + Bathroom with one Queen Bed: This rate includes the 13% CR Sales Tax)
25% Deposit due to register is $1,237.50

Shared Queen Suite: $4,750 (Two Bedroom Suite + Shared Bathroom, with one Queen Bed per room: This rate includes the 13% CR Sales Tax)
25% Deposit due to register is $1,187.50

Shared Queen Double: $4,350 (One Shared Room + Shared Bathroom with two Queen Beds: This rate includes the 13% CR Sales Tax)
25% Deposit due to register is $1,087.50

Scholarship for Local Costa Rican Resident, based in Nosara
We have 2 scholarship positions available for native Costa Rican’s who live in Nosara. The scholarship will provide free training, certification, meals and activities. The scholarship does not include housing or singing bowls to keep. You will commute to Bodhi Tree each day and have singing bowls available to practice with during the training.

Schedule a Free Call:

FAQs + Requirements:

• No previous experience needed! Whether you are new to the world of alternative healing, or looking to incorporate new modalities in your work, all are welcome. This training can be for personal growth and exploration, or to expand your offerings as a healer.

• A minimum of 3 singing bowls with a travel case are required for this training. They can be your choice of crystal bowls. Please ask for any help in choosing the right bowls for you. We can help you find Crystal Tones bowls, or a more affordable Training Set. If you are bringing the minimum 3 bowls, please bring bowls that skip at least one note between (ex: ACE, BDF, CEG, DFA, EGB, FAC, or GBD). Flying with your singing bowls is very easy! You simply take them as your personal item, in their travel case, on the plane and store them in the overheard compartment. Both Tess and Kate have flown many times, internationally, with sets of Crystal Tones bowls and none have ever broken! We can give you suggestions for flying and will cover this in our virtual pre-training class.

• We offer Payment Plans! You can either pay in full, or via a 4 installment payment plan (25% deposit and three additional payments of 25%). You must be fully paid within 6 weeks prior to the start of the retreat (Friday, May 9th, 2025). When you click the “Book” link above, it will bring you to a payment page where the initial 25% deposit is due. This will register you for the retreat and secure your room. It will also show you how much the remaining balance is. Once someone has paid the deposit, we follow up with them directly, via email, supplying an ongoing payment link. Some will be paying in full the same day, by making the remaining payment through that link. While others are making multiple payments. Just let us know if you would like a payment plan. We will create an ongoing email thread to keep track of your payments, continue to answer questions and provide future information about the retreat details!

• Cancellations are non-refundable. If you must cancel, your payments may be used as credit for a future training or retreat within 12 months, as long as you provide notice of at least 60 days. Shorter than 60 days notice will not qualify for a credit. If the retreat is cancelled on behalf of the hosts, you will receive a full refund of your payment. However, we are not responsible for any additional costs/losses incurred on behalf of the traveler (airfare, travel insurance, additional accommodations, etc).

• What is not included? Airfare- including any local transfer flights, shuttles too and from the airport, spa services, juice bar/alcohol/speciality menu purchases, additional classes or excursions, extended accommodations outside of the retreat dates, personal singing bowls and other sound healing equipment.

• We have 2 scholarship positions available for local Costa Rican resident natives. You will commute each day and join us for all training sessions, excursions and meals. You will receive a training set gift of 3 singing bowls and tuning fork.

• Flight Information: You will need a valid passport with expiration date at least 6 months from your return trip. You also need proof of a return/departing flight no more than 6 months from entry.

• Liberia Airport is the closest International airport and is a 3 hour drive to Nosara. San Jose International Airport is the next option, however it is a 6 hour drive from Nosara. Sansa Airlines has a 30 minute hopper flight from both airports directly to our local Nosara Airport and are priced around $130, each way. Book your hopper flight in advance, as they have limited seating and sell out quickly! If you prefer a shuttle service, we can recommend you use Nosara Shuttle, or Bodhi Tree’s shuttle service. Shuttles are about $160, each way. A more economic shuttle option is via Tropical Tour Shuttles at $50 per person, leaving LIR at 9am and 3pm. Check their site for updated information. Please reach out to us with any questions. We are happy to help!

• Traveler’s Insurance: This is not required, but can be helpful. You can read more about it, HERE. You may also consider Traveler’s Health Insurance if you current insurance does not cover out of country.

• Packing for Jungle Weather: Nosara, Costa Rica is a tropical jungle. It is very hot, humid, with intermittent rain and muddy dirt roads- embrace the elements! Pack light, airy clothes rather than thick, skin tight clothes (think cotton shorts/skirts vs. full-length spandex leggings or dresses). It is 100% normal and acceptable to only wear a bathing suit! Some people prefer to cover up with a sunga/wrap/short dress. I prefer to wear cotton spandex bike shorts as I don’t like the feeling of loose fabric on my hot skin. On a typical day, I am wearing a bathing suit with either a short wrap skirt or cotton shorts (as mentioned), and sometimes a tank top, with a pair of basic slide sandals. Water shoes/sandals are best- Keen Hiking Sandals are fantastic, or plastic Birkenstock style slides. Flip flops will suffice, but can be slippery when walking and are not ideal for jungle excursions. Pack sunscreen!!! I keep 50 spf in my bag at all times. You may want to bring a hat to cover your face, as we are very close to the equator. You can also bring eco-friendly bug spray, as desired. A waterproof backpack or fanny pack will also make things easier. The resort supplies bath and beach towels, shampoo/conditioner/soap- please bring all other desired toiletries. Please bring a water bottle to keep yourself hydrated, and consider bringing a pack of electrolytes! Because of the heat, it is easy to become dehydrated- your body will adjust within a couple days. There is filtered water available at the resort and most places around town.

• For your phone- You are welcome to enroll in an international plan while you are here, however utilizing wifi will absolutely suffice. You will simply keep your phone on airplane mode, enable wifi calling and then connect to the wifi at the resort. All restaurants and shops have free wifi around town, so you never have to worry about being stranded. You can also download the app WhatsApp, as this only uses internet data/wifi to communicate- text, calls and video chats. This is what everyone uses here in Costa Rica and if you need to communicate with the resort, your retreat hosts or any local service providers you will need to utilize WhatsApp.

• Local shopping and dining is within walking distance of the resort, including an organic food market and Amazon tech store.