• 6 nights accommodations 
• 3 meals per day (excluding alcoholic beverages), starting with dinner on the first night and ending with breakfast on the last day
• Group Ground Transportation to/from San Jose International Airport to Retreat Center
• Daily Meditation and Discussions
• On-Site Biodynamic Farm Tour
• Karma Yoga Service Project
• Personal retreat time (having time to nap, explore, walk, read, and just be)

Accommodations

You will stay at a sustainable, rainforest eco-lodge hotel providing comfortable accommodations amidst acres of lush gardens, hiking trails, and a secluded jungle. The atmosphere at the retreat center is simple, healthy, and relaxed. Rooms are single, double, or triple occupancy with fans and hot water. Each room at this center is unique, and the size of the rooms varies. The eco-lodge has a beautiful chlorine-free swimming pool and jacuzzi. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are prepared daily and include healthy vegetarian options. The food is organic and local when available, prepared with nourishing ingredients and lots of love.
We do our best to honor your registration type. If enrollment pairings are such that we cannot honor the occupancy type you have selected, we will contact you 90 days prior to your trip. Feel free to contact us in the meantime if you have concerns.

Marina Lando

Marina Lando is a Reiki Master Teacher, Ayurvedic Practitioner – Psychology Focus, Certified Aromatherapist, published author, and the founder of the Lando Medical Reiki Method. She has studied Ayurveda and Yogic healing with renowned teachers such as Dr. Vasant Lad, Dr. Sushidar, Dr. Sheila Patel, M.D., Burkhard Langemann, and Gia Lisa Krahne, to name a few.

Marina was born in Kiev, Ukraine, and moved to Cary, NC in 1993. Marina has been practicing holistic health for nearly 20 years. For as long as she can remember, she has been passionate about helping people heal.

Her introduction to natural healing began around the age of seven. Her grandmother Stanislava, would take her into forests and meadows, teaching her which plants to collect, how they smelled and felt, and how to use them. The family cupboard always carried the scent of dried flowers, and to this day, linden tea remains Marina’s first remedy for a fever.

Whenever Marina experienced pain, her grandmother would place her hands gently over Marina’s body, and the warmth from her palms would soothe the discomfort. When Marina was sad, her grandmother would ask her to sit quietly and look within. No one called it Reiki, Medical Qi Gong, Yoga, or Meditation back then. Marina just knew her grandmother was magic—and she wanted to be like her.

But her true journey began with her mother, who suffered from debilitating migraines. Determined to find a cure, Marina discovered a Children’s Encyclopedia of Chemistry at the age of nine and read all 500 pages cover to cover. She was fascinated by the potential of combining chemicals to treat illness—but also disappointed. She realized that many of the plants her grandmother used each year often offered just as much healing potential, with fewer complications.

Marina formally began her healing practice in 2007, later expanding it into a full-service holistic center: Harmony Life Ayurveda and Reiki.

She lives in Cary, NC with her husband, their black standard poodle, and three cats (of questionable pedigree). She is a Black Belt Martial Artist (3rd Dan, Soo Bahk Do) and avid knitter. Marina loves to explore art and history and reads a lot.

Marina Lando

• Reiki Master and Teacher
• Certified Aromatherapist
• Published Author
• Founder of Lando Medical Reiki Method.
• Ayurvedic Practitioner – Psychology Focus
• Continuing Education Approved Provider
  Approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB

Education:

• Reiki Master and Teacher with Diana Henderson 2006-2010
• Certified Aromatherapist (Aromahead Institute 2013)
• Introduction to Ayurveda and Marma Points (Gin Burchfield 2013)
• Pulse Analyses with Dr. Sasidar, India 2019
• 7 Layers of Pulse Analyses with Dr. Lad, USA 2021, 2024 (Certification NAMA CE)
• Ayurvedic Observation with Dr. Lad, USA 2021, 2024 (Certification NAMA CE)
• Approaching Ayurveda and Mental Health, including Color Therapy and Sound Therapy with Dr. Lad, USA 2023 (Certification NAMA CE)
• Chakra Balancing with Dr. Lad, USA 2023 (Certification NAMA CE)
• Ayurvedic Psychology (YogaVeda Institute; graduation -end of 2025-early 2026)
• MS: Computer Science
• MS: Economics

Marina’s Books:

• Dynamic Healing 
• How to Train Optimistic Mind 

Testimonials

“Marina is amazing. My body, mind, and spirit are more in balance. She is very gifted and personalizes her therapies to my needs. I highly recommend her!”

“Exceptional experience with Marina. Her calming presence and expertise are extraordinary. Marina’s healing therapy has been so impactful on my mental & overall health. Highly recommended Marina for anyone seeking holistic healing!”

“Marina has immeasurable insight and knowledge and is able to share with me more about myself than I ever expected in each session. Beyond our sessions, I continue to listen and learn from her member website. Take my word for it and see for yourself; schedule an appointment!”

While on your retreat you will also have the opportunity to take part in adventure activities and wonderful excursions. Some of the possible options include:

• Zip-lining 
• Horseback Riding
• Volcano Hike
• Hot Springs Excursion
• Nighttime Rainforest Hike
• Hanging Bridges
• Waterfall Tour
• Sacred Seed & Plant Tour
• Kayaking

Spa

Bring balance and harmony to your spirit at the Rain Forest Spa. Spa treatments include a variety of massages, therapeutic body treatments, skincare services, and aromatherapy sessions using only the highest quality organic oils and extracts derived from fruits, herbs, flowers, and botanicals.

*Price of activities is not included in tuition unless otherwise stated. Availability subject to change.

Please be sure to review Our Policies.
For technical questions or alternative payment options, please contact us.

Getting There

True Nature specializes in curating and offering the best retreat experiences. For your flights, we recommend that you use Google Flights or a trusted travel agency. 

You will be booking your flights for the San Jose International Airport (SJO). Before booking tickets, please be sure you have received your official confirmation note that the retreat has met its minimums. There will be one group airport shuttle each way based on our flight window guidelines. Be sure your flights align with the provided flight windows if you wish to use the group shuttle. The drive time to the center is approximately 2.5 hours. 

Travel Insurance

We cannot emphasize more the importance of travel insurance. As we all know, especially as travelers, “life happens.” Whether it’s family, work, Mother Nature, or a change of heart, it is important to be prepared in case you need to unexpectedly change your travel plans. Often for less than $150, you can purchase a travel insurance policy and be protected in the event that you need to make a change or need to be covered financially prior to or during your trip. 

We have partnered with Trawick International (available for U.S. Residents only). Read more about their policies here. We encourage you to research the insurance company and policy that best meets your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do you have questions about traveling abroad? After you register, we will provide you with a Participant’s Package with helpful information. Also, be sure to check out our Participant FAQs. If you have other questions, feel free to write to us at info@truenaturetravels.com and let us know how we can help!

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Save $300 on full-price (shared and family bungalow only) ENDS September 1st! 

Shared Accommodations – $2595 USD (Full Price $2895)

Single Accommodations – $3395 USD

*Additional room options are available on the registration page. 

Deposit & Payment Requirements

To secure your tuition rate and reserve your spot, a non-refundable and non-transferable deposit is required at the time of registration:

• $350 for registrations made more than 90 days before the trip.
• $1,000 for registrations made 60–90 days before the trip.
• Full payment is required for registrations made within 60 days of the retreat.

A non-refundable $50 payment processing fee will also be added to the tuition at registration.

If you select Deposit Payment, depending on when you registered, your remaining balance will be split into 1-3 payments and processed with your credit card on file on the dates indicated on your Confirmation Letter.

Follow this link to review our payment schedule policies.

For technical questions or alternative payment options, please contact us.

Cancellation

• Initial deposits and the $50 registration fee are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• 50% of payments are refundable up to 90 days before a retreat excluding the initial deposit and the $50 registration fee.
• 89 days prior to a retreat, tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Full tuition is refunded* if the trip is canceled due to low enrollment. The $50 registration fee is not refundable.
• True Nature Travels is not responsible for any loss incurred due to currency conversion rates.

*Refundable amounts do not include applied credits.

If you wish to cancel your spot on a trip you must submit your cancellation by email to info@truenaturetravels.com.