The Brown Girl Yoga Tribe Self Love Retreat Review
By: Tajae Brown
February 1-7th 2022
First and foremost I am so grateful to have experienced such an amazing time and group of women. I have never felt so safe, listened to, protected and respected by a group of women as quickly and wholeheartedly as I was when I landed in Costa Rica. When I first found out about this retreat I felt called to book a ticket and I am glad I did so. My intention was to release the self doubt, procrastination, and self sabotaging behaviors that I felt like I couldn't escape from. I wanted to be surrounded in a place of love so that I could find and foster that in myself. I was not sure what I was getting myself into, but I knew that it was going to be transformational.
On this trip I got to see myself in a whole new light. I reflected on what it means to fully love myself and how that may show up in life. I learned from all of the women what it meant to love and take up space to do so despite what may be going on.
There was one activity in particular that made me cry and feel the energetic release I was looking for. I will always be grateful for Joa creating a safe space for me to express my trauma and a way to transform it into power. I always knew this, but was finally able to see the power of having a sister circle. Joa intitatied a circle whenever we needed it filled with kind words from the tribe. My circle in particular helped me release some attachments to an old version of me that was victimized and abused. Instead of letting me sit and sulk in the sadness, everyone shared words of encouragement and joy towards me that helped me reframe my sense of self into one that was more important, stronger, and capable than what I gave myself credit for. They saw something in me that I did not see in myself. Each day we burned what we wanted to release and made space for intestinal transformation. Through the EFT tapping, kinesiology, and other rituals we practiced during this trip, I found myself instilling the values for peace, expression, and transformation more and more here with the ability to take it home.
Thank you Joa, for sharing your space and your story with us. For providing love and authenticity every step of the way. For taking us out of our comfort zone and into a space where we can heal cry laugh and build relationships with other women even if we got our heart broken before.
To the rest of my divine ladies:
Thank you Candy, for showing up and staying the course because it was authentic to you, despite what may have been the norm, you followed through with your heart desires, found your freedom, and even helped me cross things off my bucket list.
Thank you Zin, for your radiant hilarious energy, kind spirit, delicious zin potions, and great photography skills. I don't think anyone else could have captured the essence of this trip like you. You have a beautiful vision that deserves to be seen by the world.
Thank you Cola, for always smiling. Your smile literally lit up every room you walked in. Your energy was fun, passionate, infectious and filled with a childlike free spirit. I can’t wait to see you bring your book ideas to life.
Thank you Keondra for showing up and sharing your story. Even throughout the ups and down, hot and cold, you were always a joy to be around, filled with laughter and great ideas. A great story teller, a solid friend, and confidant. You are seen, you are light, and you are love.
Thank you Shaudee, for showing me what it means to take up space and know that that is okay. I admired the way you always spoke passionately about your values and for others who may not have a voice. Our heart to hearts made me realize that the amazing and admirable traits I see in you are a reflection of what is in me, I just have to trust myself and tap into them more. Thank you for sharing your insights and life lessons.
And last but not least, thank you Lita for being such a joy. It was always a fun time talking to you about everything from memes to race to love and much more. You truly are a ray of light laughter and love. I’m so happy for you and all that you are doing. One day, we will get our ceviche, lol.
I can’t wait to start our Sacred Women group with you all and continue this journey of self love, rejuvenation, and self discovery. My intentions set on the first day of this retreat have been met, and I can’t wait to expand and explore more. I have so much love for my Costa Rica family 🤍
Until we meet again 🤍
Tajae
