The Pattern Interrupt: Why You Can’t Think Your Way Out of a Rut
We’ve all been there: You want to make a big change. You want to lead with more power, be more present with your family, or finally start that project you’ve been dreaming about. You try to "think" your way into a new mindset while sitting at the same desk, driving the same commute, and scrolling the same feed.
But the brain is wired for efficiency. If you stay in the same environment, you will keep producing the same thoughts. Your surroundings act as an anchor to your old version of yourself.
To truly evolve, you need a Pattern Interrupt. You need to step off the leash and put yourself in a place where your old habits don't have a home. That is exactly what our Costa Rica retreat is designed to do.
The Power of "Unplugging to Plug In"
When you step into the jungle shala at Bodhi Tree, the "noise" of your daily life vanishes. There are no emails to check, no laundry to fold, and no familiar distractions to hide behind.
This isn't just about relaxation; it’s about clarity. When you remove the friction of your everyday schedule, you finally get to hear your own unique voice again. You move from "reacting" to your life to "designing" it.
Adventure as a Catalyst
At Spotted Dog Yoga & SUP, we use adventure—the surf, the SUP sessions, the movement—to shake things up. When you’re balancing on a board in the Pacific or flowing through a power sequence in the heat of the jungle, you are forced into total presence.
This "reset button" for your nervous system does something that a standard vacation can't: it recalibrates your baseline for what is possible. You return home not just rested, but re-energized with a clear roadmap for how you want to show up for your life moving forward.
Your Action Plan: The Final Countdown
Commit to the Shift: Visit our retreat page right now to see the remaining room description.
Secure the Final Spot: We are officially down to one room. If that last spot is yours, place your deposit today to lock in your 2026 transformation.
Join the Waitlist: If you don't see the specific room type you were hoping for, don’t give up. Click the "Join Waitlist" button next to your desired room type. Plans change, and the waitlist is the first place we look when a spot opens up.
Prepare to Pivot: Once you're booked, the transformation begins. The anticipation of the trip alone will start to shift how you show up in your daily life.
Ready to break the pattern? We’ll see you in the jungle.

