You've tried traditional therapy, and pushing through – you're ready for profound change.
Since 2006, Choose Again has helped thousands of people break free from stress, anxiety, addictive behaviour, and toxic relationship dynamics.
Based on Diederik Wolsak's Six Steps to Freedom, our program addresses the root cause of persistent negative patterns, giving you the power to transform your mental state, and reclaim a life of joy and wellbeing.
Based on Diederik Wolsak's Six Steps to Freedom, our program addresses the root cause of persistent negative patterns, giving you the power to transform your mental state, and reclaim a life of joy and wellbeing.
Choose Again 100 Days to Freedom™
A Choose Again Healing Intensive in Costa Rica
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Three-months of guided support at home.
Our 100 Days to Freedom™ is designed to give you an immersive, intensive, and liberating experience in our holistic therapeutic program, and to help you integrate your new sense of freedom and integrity into your everyday life.
Your Costa Rica Intensive is followed by three months of online coaching and support from the same team of counsellors, ensuring an integrated and life long change.
Is this for me?
Choose Again brings together universal spiritual teachings with a practical approach to therapy in a simple, proven and transformative program that will change your life - mind, body, and spirit.
If you have tried traditional therapy, meditation, plant-medicine, or self-help programs but still find that you are struggling with one or more of the following, then this program is for you:
If you have tried traditional therapy, meditation, plant-medicine, or self-help programs but still find that you are struggling with one or more of the following, then this program is for you:
~ Anxiety
~ Depression
~ Dysfunctional or codependent relationships
~ Stress and overworking
~Addictive patterns & self sabotaging behaviors
~ Loss of a sense of meaning and direction
- Issues with self-worth
~ Depression
~ Dysfunctional or codependent relationships
~ Stress and overworking
~Addictive patterns & self sabotaging behaviors
~ Loss of a sense of meaning and direction
- Issues with self-worth
Choose Again 100 Days to Freedom™
Upcoming Start Dates
Each 100-day journey begins with:
One / Two-Week Healing Intensive in Costa Rica
followed by
Three Months Practice and Integration Program
Winter & Spring 2026
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Feb 21–28 |
Mar 1–8 |
Mar 14–21 |
Mar 22–29 |
Apr 4–11 |
Apr 12–19 |
Apr 25–May 2 |
May 3–10 |
Spring & Summer 2026
Costa Rica Intensives
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May 16–23 |
May 24–31 |
June 6-13 (In Dutch) |
June 14-21 (Dutch ) |
June 27 - July 4 |
July 5 -12 |
July 18-25 |
July 25 - August 2 |
Aug 8 - 15 |
Aug 16 - 23 |
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Start with a Costa Rica Healing Intensive
One or Two Weeks
Therapeutic Group Sessions
Dive deep every day, into the core beliefs that drive negative patterns of thought and experiences in your life, and emerge with a lifelong tool for peace of mind, creativity and connection.
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Yoga, Mindfulness, & Breathwork Sessions
Integrate movement and mindfulness with gentle yoga and awareness practices daily. Gain profound insight and perspective during our focused and intensive holotropic breathwork sessions.
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Walks & Lake Swimming
Mindfulness walks and swimming outings at our center on Lake Arenal, Costa Rica.
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Vibrant Gourmet Cuisine
As everyone who has been to El Cielo knows, we take eating very seriously. The mind-and-body healing we offer our guests is necessarily supported by vibrant, nourishing cuisine.
Our international, in-house chefs serve three buffets a day of globally-inspired, locally-sourced food. The menu is high in salads and vegetables, with local fresh fish or chicken for protein, and low in refined carbohydrates. Meals range from fresh eggs and avocados for breakfast, creative Buddha bowls for lunches, and delicious gourmet dinners; all augmented by fresh fruits, green smoothies, and a regular supply of salads and micro-greens grown in our on-site greenhouse. Coffee, tea, and snacks available all day.
Vegetarian and vegan preferences can be accommodated.
Our international, in-house chefs serve three buffets a day of globally-inspired, locally-sourced food. The menu is high in salads and vegetables, with local fresh fish or chicken for protein, and low in refined carbohydrates. Meals range from fresh eggs and avocados for breakfast, creative Buddha bowls for lunches, and delicious gourmet dinners; all augmented by fresh fruits, green smoothies, and a regular supply of salads and micro-greens grown in our on-site greenhouse. Coffee, tea, and snacks available all day.
Vegetarian and vegan preferences can be accommodated.
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Beautiful Accommodations, Garden & Lake View
Our unique mid-elevation locale boasts manicured gardens in the midst of lush jungle overlooking the stunning Lake Arenal. Our facilities include a communal dining hall, spaces for indoor and outdoor group circles, a yoga studio and a greenhouse where we grow our own greens.
All rooms have posturepedic mattresses, a private bath, and veranda with garden and lake view.
All rooms have posturepedic mattresses, a private bath, and veranda with garden and lake view.
Serene & Beautiful Outings
In every intensive we make sure to make at least one excursion to a local site of extraordinary beauty. This could be to the wild hot springs by Arenal Volcano, the tranquil Lake Arenal that is our spectacular view, our local equine therapy centre, and/or one of the vast and peaceful beaches on the Nicoya Peninsula.
The excursions are an essential part of the therapeutic program, offering participants an opportunity to practice what you are learning, engaging with local people and natural surroundings.
The excursions are an essential part of the therapeutic program, offering participants an opportunity to practice what you are learning, engaging with local people and natural surroundings.
Continue with three months of live, online coaching & integration at home.
After your stay, you will have access to an extensive 90+ day aftercare program included for every participant.
Live integration sessions every two weeks for the duration of the program, (1.5 hours each session), with the same counsellors you worked with at our healing centre in Costa Rica. An opportunity for expert guidance while integrating your new practice into daily life.
Weekly online Therapeutic Circles for the duration of the program, (2 hours each). Small group session focused on practicing the six steps in a safe and supportive environment.
Live integration sessions every two weeks for the duration of the program, (1.5 hours each session), with the same counsellors you worked with at our healing centre in Costa Rica. An opportunity for expert guidance while integrating your new practice into daily life.
Weekly online Therapeutic Circles for the duration of the program, (2 hours each). Small group session focused on practicing the six steps in a safe and supportive environment.
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Choose Again 100 Days to Freedom™:
An Investment in Lasting Peace
A Costa Rica Healing Intensive Includes:
• Maximum 10 participants per group
• Daily therapeutic group sessions led by Choose Again counsellors,
• Life-changing Breathwork sessions
• Hotsprings or waterfall outing
• Yoga, yoga nidra and/or creative movement, with instruction
• Daily meditation, with instruction
• Daily guided nature hikes
• Daily peer study group with assigned readings
• Daily gratitude practice
• Workshop booklets and materials
• Daily therapeutic group sessions led by Choose Again counsellors,
• Life-changing Breathwork sessions
• Hotsprings or waterfall outing
• Yoga, yoga nidra and/or creative movement, with instruction
• Daily meditation, with instruction
• Daily guided nature hikes
• Daily peer study group with assigned readings
• Daily gratitude practice
• Workshop booklets and materials
All accommodation, meals, excursions, transport included...
A Three-Month Practice & Integration Program Includes:
• Weekly Six Steps to Freedom Online Circles,, led by senior counsellors.
• Biweekly QA & group coaching sessions to support integaration
• A dedicated Whatsapp Community moderated by senior counsellors
• Biweekly QA & group coaching sessions to support integaration
• A dedicated Whatsapp Community moderated by senior counsellors
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Shared accommodation rate,
Private rooms are available please inquire.
Private rooms are available please inquire.
Financial assistance is available by application. Please click HERE to review
What If the Patterns That Keep Holding You Back Weren’t Flaws, but Outdated Beliefs Formed to Protect You?
What If You Could Truly Break Free From Cycles of Self-Sabotage and Reclaim Lasting Peace?
The truth is, negative beliefs are the root cause of persistent psychological suffering. They are adopted during painful experiences to help us survive. While they once served a purpose, these beliefs now distort how we see ourselves and the world, driving patterns of self-deception and reactive, conditioned behavior.
The good news is this: when even one of these beliefs begins to shift, your entire experience of life begins to transform.
This is why we created our program. At the heart of this experience is the Six Steps to Freedom, a powerful process developed by Diederik Wolsak to uncover and truly heal the beliefs that keep negative patterns in place.
These are not abstract ideas. They are clear, repeatable steps that allow you to trace and heal any belief system, in a judgment-free environment where your innate nature is restored.
You are not alone in seeking lasting peace. But change begins with a choice. With just a little willingness to see things in a new light and to question old beliefs, freedom becomes the new way forward.
The good news is this: when even one of these beliefs begins to shift, your entire experience of life begins to transform.
This is why we created our program. At the heart of this experience is the Six Steps to Freedom, a powerful process developed by Diederik Wolsak to uncover and truly heal the beliefs that keep negative patterns in place.
These are not abstract ideas. They are clear, repeatable steps that allow you to trace and heal any belief system, in a judgment-free environment where your innate nature is restored.
You are not alone in seeking lasting peace. But change begins with a choice. With just a little willingness to see things in a new light and to question old beliefs, freedom becomes the new way forward.
Recognition of the Six Steps to Freedom Process
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"Direct and eloquent… a practical six-step program to self-liberation.”
Gabor Maté
Renowned Speaker & Bestselling Author / Canada
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“It has the power and the potential to truly change your life.”
Jerry Jampolsky
Founder of Attitudinal Healing International & Bestselling Author / USA
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Participant testimonials
As a busy working mom, I felt that I was ‘destined’ to be stuck in the rat race of life, putting everyone else first and never having time for me. Because of this belief I was unhappy and constantly looking to find love and relief in all the wrong places. Making the decision to come to El Cielo, to put myself first was the greatest gift I gave myself (and my family). First, the program is designed to nourish your body and mind. The food is fantastic and the beauty of the silent walks took my breath away. Knowing and believing now that I am joy and peace at my core and that it is only my choice to be anything but that, has given me the trust in myself to go forwards with love.
~M.Y. 38, Corporate Secretary, Canada, January 2024 retreat participant
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I chose to gift myself a retreat to El Cielo. It was the best birthday present I have ever received or given. I didn't know much about this magical place in Costa Rica or the Choose Again Six Step Process. I was hesitant. Now, after being through the program and coming back to my world and seeing first hand how peace and happiness is attainable, I encourage all other folks reading this review to "Go for it." Pack your bags and transform your life. This really works. Everyone in my group had a life changing experience. You will re-connect and discover through the help of the fantastic staff that all along the key to happiness and peace exists right in you. They will help you navigate how to access that truth. I am forever grateful to myself for choosing to go to Costa Rica, the amazing Team at Choose Again and the people who shared in my journey.
- Debbi Levins, NY,
2023 Retreat Participant
I have been in 12-step recovery for addiction for over 20 years. Although I have stayed sober I have continued to struggle with depression. I have read dozens of books and studied several spiritual practices, but none of them presented me with what Choose Again did. If true happiness has eluded you and you believe no human power can help. There is a solution here.
- D.F., Real Estate Developer, Colorado, Healing Trauma Retreat, January 2024
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Our Unprecedented Success Rate:
In December of 2011, Warren Helfrich, a program evaluation consultant in private practice, was contracted to complete an evaluation of the services offered by Choose Again at their Healing Centre in Costa Rica (El Cielo).
Here are only a few of the highlights of the results:
- 95% of those attending the Centre reported having ‘very good’ quality of life at the time of exit, an 89% improvement over the pre‐test result.
- 77% of individuals exiting the Centre indicated that they had a strong sense of the purpose and value of healthy relationships, an increase of 148% over pre‐test results.
- The total number of individuals indicating that they had a very positive relationship with their spouse/partner more than doubled from pre‐test ratings to follow‐up (a 132% increase)
Learn more about the evaluation here
Getting here
The Choose Again Intensive Retreat Center is located in northwest Costa Rica, by Lake Arenal.
The nearest airport to us is in Liberia, Guanacaste. A free shuttle is provided on workshop start and end dates for arrivals and departures. If you need to book a flight on another day of the week or via another airport in Costa Rica please let us know in advance so we can work with you on travel arrangements prior to registration.
Due to the distance, we are unable to run an airport transfer from San Jose.
If you are not able to travel into Liberia please contact us at [email protected] to review transport options
The nearest airport to us is in Liberia, Guanacaste. A free shuttle is provided on workshop start and end dates for arrivals and departures. If you need to book a flight on another day of the week or via another airport in Costa Rica please let us know in advance so we can work with you on travel arrangements prior to registration.
Due to the distance, we are unable to run an airport transfer from San Jose.
If you are not able to travel into Liberia please contact us at [email protected] to review transport options
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Questions? Get in touch
- Toll-free phone - 1 (888) 832 5959 Our offices are open Monday-Friday from 8am - 4pm (Pacific Time). If you call outside these hours, please leave a message and we will get back to you the next working day.
- Email us: [email protected]
- Or book a call with our registration consultant:
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