ABOUT
Black Women Healing Retreats
Greetings,
My name is Satya, and in 2014, I left New York City to experience Latin America. Though I enjoyed the big Apple’s blistering pace, I was drained by racist ideology hovering over US culture, and I wanted a different experience. I had a magical experience traveling around Panama, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. While in Costa Rica, I volunteered at a majestic butterfly garden and consequently traded in my heels for sandals only to find that I was happier barefoot. I prioritized resting in my femininity over capitalism and in return I found complete bliss, optimal health, high quality of life and peace, something luxury could never buy. Real luxury comes from taking care of your emotional wellbeing, from the physical to the food that we eat and beyond. I climbed mountains and rode my bike under the stars. I meditated more than I ever had in my entire life, and it was here in Costa Rica, where my spiritual journey uncontrollably blossomed. I learned a different way of living, a more holistic and organic way of seeing the world. I learned that our lives are really our own, and we can create any beauty we want. I love the energy of Costa Rica. It has become my home. When I was in the United States, I would always say to myself, “I’m leaving the country for a while at some point.” I had not realized that those thoughts would later manifest into my future.
It was also here in Costa Rica, where I continued the understanding that Black women experience misogyny and anti-blackness within our own communities and from other races in the United States and globally. I was able to see it firsthand while living and traveling to so many different countries. I realized that there was this pattern of continually seeing black women experiencing misogyny and anti-blackness — Which led me to recognize that systemic racism was more substantial than what we knew. Although, Costa Rica does have a deep history of racism and misogyny which still happens there today, the most important part of my journey though was that I not only allowed Costa Rica to change my entire life by living in lush nature, but that it was now vital for me to share the experience of being outside of the United States, back in nature with other women, healing with the spiritual practice of yoga & meditation, eating holistically, connecting with the elements, our ancestors and each other. It was vital to create a sanctuary where Black Women could experience peace, tranquility, culture, feminine wellness, and nature.
I birthed Black Women Healing Retreats out of the desire to connect Black Women to nature and themselves. The retreat’s goal is to bring women together for healing and community building in the in the gorgeous jungles of Costa Rica. During the retreats, the women practice yoga, experience enriching and educational workshops by expert facilitators, go hiking on waterfalls, swim in the bluest oceans, meditate amongst themselves and each other. The retreat is a sacred sanctuary that allows black women to get back to nature across the beautiful jungles of Costa Rica and Jamaica. It is also a space to unwind, unlearn and disconnect from the psychological trauma of systemic racism. These retreats are custom designed for Black Women. If you are afraid of traveling alone, this is the perfect opportunity to begin your travel story because of the support you will receive from your traveling sisters and BWHR. These retreats are a sanctuary for women to understand the true essence and vitality of holistic wellness, femininity and healing, and we honor and welcome you!
Please Note: Although I will be at SOME of the retreats, I will not always be accessible during the retreat as Black Women shouldn't be expected to do everything. However, there will always be facilitators, teachers, healers, and staff during this wonderful experience. You can also follow me on instagram by clicking here.
Satya
Founder of Black Women Healing Retreats
My name is Satya, and in 2014, I left New York City to experience Latin America. Though I enjoyed the big Apple’s blistering pace, I was drained by racist ideology hovering over US culture, and I wanted a different experience. I had a magical experience traveling around Panama, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. While in Costa Rica, I volunteered at a majestic butterfly garden and consequently traded in my heels for sandals only to find that I was happier barefoot. I prioritized resting in my femininity over capitalism and in return I found complete bliss, optimal health, high quality of life and peace, something luxury could never buy. Real luxury comes from taking care of your emotional wellbeing, from the physical to the food that we eat and beyond. I climbed mountains and rode my bike under the stars. I meditated more than I ever had in my entire life, and it was here in Costa Rica, where my spiritual journey uncontrollably blossomed. I learned a different way of living, a more holistic and organic way of seeing the world. I learned that our lives are really our own, and we can create any beauty we want. I love the energy of Costa Rica. It has become my home. When I was in the United States, I would always say to myself, “I’m leaving the country for a while at some point.” I had not realized that those thoughts would later manifest into my future.
It was also here in Costa Rica, where I continued the understanding that Black women experience misogyny and anti-blackness within our own communities and from other races in the United States and globally. I was able to see it firsthand while living and traveling to so many different countries. I realized that there was this pattern of continually seeing black women experiencing misogyny and anti-blackness — Which led me to recognize that systemic racism was more substantial than what we knew. Although, Costa Rica does have a deep history of racism and misogyny which still happens there today, the most important part of my journey though was that I not only allowed Costa Rica to change my entire life by living in lush nature, but that it was now vital for me to share the experience of being outside of the United States, back in nature with other women, healing with the spiritual practice of yoga & meditation, eating holistically, connecting with the elements, our ancestors and each other. It was vital to create a sanctuary where Black Women could experience peace, tranquility, culture, feminine wellness, and nature.
I birthed Black Women Healing Retreats out of the desire to connect Black Women to nature and themselves. The retreat’s goal is to bring women together for healing and community building in the in the gorgeous jungles of Costa Rica. During the retreats, the women practice yoga, experience enriching and educational workshops by expert facilitators, go hiking on waterfalls, swim in the bluest oceans, meditate amongst themselves and each other. The retreat is a sacred sanctuary that allows black women to get back to nature across the beautiful jungles of Costa Rica and Jamaica. It is also a space to unwind, unlearn and disconnect from the psychological trauma of systemic racism. These retreats are custom designed for Black Women. If you are afraid of traveling alone, this is the perfect opportunity to begin your travel story because of the support you will receive from your traveling sisters and BWHR. These retreats are a sanctuary for women to understand the true essence and vitality of holistic wellness, femininity and healing, and we honor and welcome you!
Please Note: Although I will be at SOME of the retreats, I will not always be accessible during the retreat as Black Women shouldn't be expected to do everything. However, there will always be facilitators, teachers, healers, and staff during this wonderful experience. You can also follow me on instagram by clicking here.
Satya
Founder of Black Women Healing Retreats
Satya’s Mission
Satya is the founder of Black Women Healing Retreats, the #1st and #1 retreat and wellness company for black women. Satya created the first philosophy centering on the wellness, femininity, and healing of black women.
She is your favorite teachers, favorite teacher.
Satya is a spiritual woman in her own lane and a Girl Boss who delivers results as she thrives in entrepreneurship. Satya has built an empire through her work. Her mission and purpose are to deprogram black women's minds from systemic indoctrination and to revitalize the birthright of femininity, healing, and self-love. Satya has inspired thousands of women to travel outside of the United States to practice embarking on natural self-healing practices. She has also inspired black women to travel and move outside of the United States to create better lives for themselves.
After HBO Vice News created a segment highlighting Satya and BWHR vision and mission in Costa Rica, Satya and the Black Women Healing Retreats instantly went viral all over the world, putting wellness, femininity and healing for Black women on the global map. Satya and her awesome wellness sanctuary is a global sensation. BWHR have been featured in countless major publications around the world, including Essence, Buzzfeed, Afro Punk, AOL, Ebony and The Griot.
Satya has reached millions of people around the world. Satya has been on multiple radio stations, podcasts, television, publications, and she has spoken on panels due to the success of the retreats and her vital message for women. It's only fitting that Yoga Alliance + HBO refer to Satya as the "brain-child" of yoga, and wellness, as she has dedicated her life to these beautiful ways and continues to share them within the world.
Satya is also a digital creator, certified yoga + meditation teacher, writer, published author , and a goddess who works with plant medicine and, the shadows and light to integrate deeper healing.
In her leisure time, Satya enjoys traveling around the world, getting her nails done, shadow work, swimming in the ocean, taking care of her plants, being pampered, creating, and, weight training.
Media ~ Press ~ Partnerships
Interested in having Satya attend your events, keynote speaking engagements, panels, or interviewing her?.
Are you interested in partnering with Black Women Healing Retreats? Let us know how you would like to work together.
Reach Out
Tara
team@blackwomenhealingretreats.com
Satya is the founder of Black Women Healing Retreats, the #1st and #1 retreat and wellness company for black women. Satya created the first philosophy centering on the wellness, femininity, and healing of black women.
She is your favorite teachers, favorite teacher.
Satya is a spiritual woman in her own lane and a Girl Boss who delivers results as she thrives in entrepreneurship. Satya has built an empire through her work. Her mission and purpose are to deprogram black women's minds from systemic indoctrination and to revitalize the birthright of femininity, healing, and self-love. Satya has inspired thousands of women to travel outside of the United States to practice embarking on natural self-healing practices. She has also inspired black women to travel and move outside of the United States to create better lives for themselves.
After HBO Vice News created a segment highlighting Satya and BWHR vision and mission in Costa Rica, Satya and the Black Women Healing Retreats instantly went viral all over the world, putting wellness, femininity and healing for Black women on the global map. Satya and her awesome wellness sanctuary is a global sensation. BWHR have been featured in countless major publications around the world, including Essence, Buzzfeed, Afro Punk, AOL, Ebony and The Griot.
Satya has reached millions of people around the world. Satya has been on multiple radio stations, podcasts, television, publications, and she has spoken on panels due to the success of the retreats and her vital message for women. It's only fitting that Yoga Alliance + HBO refer to Satya as the "brain-child" of yoga, and wellness, as she has dedicated her life to these beautiful ways and continues to share them within the world.
Satya is also a digital creator, certified yoga + meditation teacher, writer, published author , and a goddess who works with plant medicine and, the shadows and light to integrate deeper healing.
In her leisure time, Satya enjoys traveling around the world, getting her nails done, shadow work, swimming in the ocean, taking care of her plants, being pampered, creating, and, weight training.
Media ~ Press ~ Partnerships
Interested in having Satya attend your events, keynote speaking engagements, panels, or interviewing her?.
Are you interested in partnering with Black Women Healing Retreats? Let us know how you would like to work together.
Reach Out
Tara
team@blackwomenhealingretreats.com
