Patrick brings a wealth of experience spanning over 25 years, having served as an entrepreneur, educator, and coach in the sectors of yoga and personal development. Throughout his journey, he has closely observed the ups and downs of pursuing a life dedicated to self-awareness and improvement. The pivotal year of 2020 marked a transition in his professional realm as the in-person community he co-founded concluded its operations. Together with his partner, Cameron, they decided to transition from their previous model, paving the way for a broader and more impactful approach.

Currently, Patrick's mission is to assist individuals and corporations in achieving congruence with their professional objectives, relational dynamics, and personal aspirations. He has demonstrated proficiency in determining the optimal balance for clients and organizations, integrating these three aspects, and enhancing individual and group performance.

On a daily basis, Patrick continues to reflect upon and refine his approach, acknowledging both his strengths and areas of growth. He is not only a dedicated professional but also cherishes his roles as a husband, father, and son. Outside of his professional engagements, he relishes quality moments with family and community, celebrating inspiration, enjoying shared activities, and living in the present.

The concept of leading a retreat where men can introspect within a supportive brotherhood resonates deeply with Conrad. His lifelong passion for understanding men's roles in the world is the driving force behind this endeavor. After embarking on a profound personal healing journey eight years ago, Conrad's own painful self-awareness experiences ignited his current mission: to share these insights with fellow men.

In his pursuit to mend his marriage following an affair, Conrad found solace and growth in men's work, which became a pivotal aspect of his journey toward accountability and self-improvement.

With a background in health and wellness, Conrad boasts over three decades of running a successful chiropractic practice. As a coach and speaker, he has graced numerous stages, helping countless individuals explore their body's inherent potential and comprehend the impacts of life choices on well-being. Beyond chiropractic care, Conrad's community involvement includes guiding people in breathwork, yoga, and core fitness, fostering a sense of morning camaraderie among participants.

Among his numerous roles, Conrad cherishes being a devoted husband, father to four joyfully married children, and soon-to-be grandfather of five grandchildren. Balancing his time between the lush jungles of Nosara, Costa Rica, and the scenic beauty of Niagara, Canada, Conrad revels in a life blessed with opportunities for continuous learning throughout his journey around the sun.

Journey of Transformation: From Johannesburg to Costa Rica:

Greetings! I'm Kyle Mitri, a wanderer whose odyssey began in Johannesburg, South Africa, leading me to the enchanting shores of Costa Rica in 2012, where the essence of Pura Vida sparked profound transformation.

Costa Rican Roots: Catalyst for Growth:

Costa Rica's natural beauty became a catalyst for my inward journey of self-exploration and self-remembering. Amidst teeming life, visions of personal growth and collective healing took root.

Vision to Reality: Community Health and Trauma Healing:

From a humble community health business to co-creating a dynamic retreat company focused on trauma healing for women, my path unfolded organically, contributing to empowerment and restoration.

Facilitating Men's Work: Offering Gathered Wisdom:

Standing at the crossroads, I now co-facilitate men's work—sacred spaces where brothers share, heal, and rediscover. Tools gathered along my journey are offered with humility, empowering seekers on unique quests.

In my journey, the profound power lies in self-discovery, tribal connection, and the ancient wisdom of men's work. By day, navigating other businesses, at my essence, a devoted advocate for authentic brotherhood within a tribal setting.

Join us in our collective journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth—rooted in ancient traditions, nourished by brotherhood. Let's dance to the rhythm of Pura Vida, unlocking transformative magic within.

Terry Bullman discovered martial arts at the age of 18, and it quickly became his love and passion. He has been practicing and teaching different forms of martial arts for over 30 years and has primarily focused on Krav Maga, the battle-proven system used by the Israeli military. Not only has he trained in Israel, but Terry has also taught self-defense to thousands of people worldwide. His accolades include a second-degree black belt in Krav Maga, black belts in Taekwondo and Karate, and the 2019 International Brazilian Jiujitsu Federation Blue Belt Masters World Champion. Terry also competed on a professional level in combat sports for 16 years. He competed as a heavy-weight boxer, mixed martial artist, and kickboxer for the Chuck Norris World Combat League. In 2007, he created “The Human Weapon,” a popular television series focused on the history and efficacy of martial arts worldwide, aired on the History Channel. He now lives in Costa Rica full-time, and his current focus is helping men become more balanced to live healthier, happier, and fuller lives.

Todd Howard has crafted a life that revolves around his passions of surfing, archery, jiujitsu, men’s work, and his family. He is the founder of Anchor Point Expeditions, which offers purpose-driven explorations for men, and Pacific Rim College, a world-recognized school of holistic medicine. In 2021 he moved from Vancouver Island to Nosara, Costa Rica, where he now offers community acupuncture, teaches traditional archery, and co-leads men’s retreats under the collaborative project known as The Balanced Man.

I came to the practice of working with sacred plants as medicine after embarking on my own journey of healing from PTSD and addiction (I have more than a decade of recovery from substance abuse). My transformation and healing came from combining my mindfulness practice with the use of sacred plant medicines. Bringing these two practices together I saw immediate improvement in my daily life and rapid recovery from my traumatic past, while simultaneously coming into contact with the beauty of my divine being. In doing so I reclaimed my masculinity, forged a connection with the feminine and was able to see with more clarity the world around me.

My eagerness to learn about this path lead me to work and study with a medicine facilitator and teacher in North America.. Their teaching and practice with plant medicines for the past 30 years is rooted in the traditions of the Vedic and South American Traditions of holding ceremonial space. I combine both these traditions along with my mindfulness and trauma practices in the ceremony space I provide. I believe it is important that as a facilitator and teacher it is important to fully embody and model the divine masculine presence. I find this helps to maximize the opportunity for positive transformational healing and expanded consciousness for all who participate in a ceremony or therapeutic work.

The ability to be present and aware has been crucial to my own personal journey and my passion to expand my awareness and consciousness lead me to spend two years training with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach two of North Americas recognized leaders in the Buddhist Mindfulness movement. As mindfulness teacher at the Bodhi Tree in Nosara Costa Rica and other retreat centers I have been able to support my clients and students to be able to step into stillness and vulnerability so they can arrive for their lives and discover the joy of the heart.

The fact that PTSD and Trauma have been linked scientifically to addictive behaviors is not one that was lost on me in my journey of expansion and healing. My work with veterans, first responders, medical professionals, survivors of childhood trauma, rape, molestation, and violence inspired me to expand my practice to support those individuals seeking the integration and healing from these events in their past. I have trained with and received a certificate from Gabor Mate a recognized leader in the area of trauma and PTSD therapy in Compassionate Inquiry.

Prior to embarking on this path of supporting the transformational expansion and healing of myself and others, I worked in Silicon Valley for 30 years. I was responsible for development of technology for the Nintendo 64, XBOX 360, Silicon Graphics Supercomputing Platforms, and many other early computing pioneers. My early work in industry gave me the opportunity to not only develop some of the early technologies that made the internet and compute and AI platforms we take for granted today, but it also gave me the opportunity to develop and patent new technologies for memory technologies and data communication that continue to be used in products today. I have spent the better part of those 30 years building, mentoring and training global engineering workforces to develop high performance technology for small and large corporations as well founding my own startup company. I sit on the advisory boards of small non profits corporations focused on community building, homelessness and performing arts.