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nurse continuing education retreat panama with MOOXLI

Mindfulness In Action 
 
the Path to Living Authentically 

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Earn 20 CEs and walk away knowing how to stop people pleasing and start showing up as your authentic self everywhere you go

This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 20.00 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1045532

You're an incredible person, but people only know you as whatever and whoever they need you to be for them. Time to allow beautiful you to show up and shine through everywhere you go and earn 20 CEs while you do it!

If you are a student/resident or someone who needs financial support in order to join MOOXLI on retreat and who wants to be equipped with the tools to harness the hard and change your life, you should apply for one of our in-person retreat scholarships.

Gulf of Chiriqui, Isla Boca Brava, Panama

Monday, May 5th, 2025 through Saturday, May 10th, 2025

The Schedule

We've put together an amazing set of discussions, talks, practices, and activities for a truly life-changing experience. 

Before we ask you to commit, let’s make sure you understand who this retreat is for:

 You are a smart, successful, and highly motivated individual! Ask anyone, and they’ll say how remarkable you are. You are an expert at knowing what others need and meeting those needs. You've become so good at being tuned into others that even if you know what you need, you rarely use the same energy you give others to meet your own needs. It's time to put on your own oxygen mask first and start moving through life based on who you are and what your authentic self wants and needs!

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You want to stop people pleasing and start living an empowered life

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You want to flip your internal script from I am so tired and overextended, to I am moving through life based on my values and what I need

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You want who you are heart and soul to match what those around you see on the outside

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You want to understand research-proven approaches to giving up personal and professional emotional exhaustion for living an empowered life

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You want to see and accept yourself with the same love and care that do for others

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You want to learn how Yoga can become part of the way you support yourself as a person and a professional

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I WANT TO START LIVING MY BEAUTIFUL LIFE

I'M IN!

You should join us if you want to move from being an expert at showing up how others would like you to be, to showing up with your same wild, authentic, and wild heart everywhere you go. Let’s introduce you to your guides on this journey.

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Sara Bergakker

“Clinically qualified, but not emotionally equipped,” describes MOOXLI founder Sarah Bergakker, experience starting as an LPN in the emergency department at the age of 19. This theme continued as Sarah completed her bachelor’s in nursing and began work as an ER Trauma nurse, and then became a nurse anesthetist. After almost 20 years in healthcare, Sarah realized that she didn’t know what she was going to do differently but that her practices of perfectionism, numbing, and detaching from her emotional and physical self needed to change. ​Sarah started this work to discover if there was a way for her to continue to work in healthcare and find joy in her work. She is so thankful to have returned to the original passion of her calling in healthcare. ​Sarah will be sharing how self compassion and boundaries can effectively change our habits, change our lives, and ultimately support our own resilience.

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Joan Mudget

 Joan Mudget will guide you through daily movement, breathwork and meditation that supports the mind and body in making the shifts that will happen for you on this retreat.  Joan’s background in executive leadership, and her personal experience with burnout and addiction recovery, allow her to guide you through deeper introspection.  Joan will help you understand how yoga changed her life and guide you in incorporating these simple practices into your daily routine.

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I WANT TO WELCOME MYSELF HOME

I'M IN!

The Setting:

Ohhh we've really done it this time darlings! We are taking your wild heart to the wildest and most magical place yet!!

Join us in the magic and wild beauty of all Selva Terra Island Resort, Panama, has to offer. Start your mornings listening to the ocean waves, feeling gentle breezes, and jungle birds greet the day with you in the open-air yoga studio. Have a once-in-a-lifetime experience spending dreamy nights sleeping in oceanside casitas while the ocean lulls you to sleep. Selva Terra has thought of everything and will nourish your body and soul through their made-to-order farm/ocean-to-table meals (wine and beer are included) and more adventure than we can possibly pack into one week on a private Island in Panama!

Complimentary with your lodging, enjoy a guided howler monkey hike through the jungle, snorkeling, and island hopping tour, kayaking through the mangroves, paddle boarding, surfing, and jumping in the oceanside pool with panoramic views and full Selva Terra Resort access. We worked the schedule so you can get ALL the CEs and have ALL the adventures.

For an additional fee, you can arrange to become scuba certified or go scuba diving. 

 

All inclusive lodging rates range from $225-$396 per person/night and you have to reserve 5 nights of lodging to attend the retreat. Book early to get your choice. Your retreat tuition does NOT cover your lodging, it is booked and paid for separately immediately following your retreat registration confirmation.

You can check available rooms by clicking here and entering the retreat dates (May 5th through May 10th, 2025). 

It may be possible to extend your stay by arriving prior to the retreat start date or extending your stay after the end date. This will be based on availability at Selva Terra. Availability for retreat extended stay clients is released three months prior to the retreat start date. All arrangements for an extended stay are made directly with Selva Terra by emailing info@selvaterraresort.com

Getting There: 

The travel route to Selva Terra Island resort is via plane from Panama City (PTY) to David (DAV) airport. Your lodging package includes complimentary round-trip private transfers to the island from David Airport, which involves ground transportation to the nearest marina, followed by a boat ride. Travel to the resort from David Airport takes between 1h to 1h30min. 
 

Two airlines operate this route (flight time is 55 minutes):

 Copa Airlines from Panama City’s International Airport (PTY) 


Air Panama from the City’s Regional Airport (PAC)

For participants with departing flights the same day as the retreat checkout, we recommend no earlier than 1pm departure flight time from Panama City, allowing time to transfer flights upon arrival in Panama City.
 

To take advantage of the complimentary ground and water taxi you will need to book the following flights for David City

Airport (DAV) out of (PTY): 

Arrival day:

 

Copa Airlines (out of PTY) @07:10 

Copa Airlines (out of PTY) @16:45

Departure day:

Copa Airlines (out of DAV) @09:47 

It is possible to travel from some locations in the United States to David City Airport using the times listed for arrival service above. Depending on your departure city from the United States, you may need to spend the night in Panama City on arrival and departure. 

Don't worry, Darling. Once you register, you will immediately receive a very detailed email with instructions on booking your flights, etc. We have found that the earlier you book your travel, the more reasonable the pricing is. 

travel was easy and went quite smoothly! 

By the time your refreshed and recharged self boards the plane to fly back home you will have: 

Earned 20 CEs!

Learned in a supported community of your peers how to listen less to your inner critic and treat yourself with the same compassion and kindness that you give to your patients

Learned what changes you can make in your life on the daily to gain big momentum

Know exactly what you are going to do on the Monday after the retreat, how to handle the Sunday Scaries, and know you aren’t going back to real life, you are going back to YOUR life

Learned how to figure out what the heck you do want out of life and how to get it

Learned that you don’t have to be able to fold yourself into a pretzel to practice yoga and move your body in a way that supports you

YEP, I’M DOING THIS SIGN ME UP!
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"What Sarah Bergakker and her MOOXLI team have created is pure magic.  Sarah took her own experience, strength, and hope and not only shined a light on burnout in the healthcare profession, but she took it a step further and created MOOXLI."

OK, YES!

I'M IN!
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Retreat Includes

  • Life changing transformation

  • Reserve your retreat spot with a $700 deposit 

  • 6 months prior to retreat start final retreat tuition payment of $2150

  • Retreat lodging registration is separate and is $299 -$425/person/night

  • Your private roundtrip taxi from David City Airport to the marina

  • Your private roundtrip water taxi from the marina to Selva Terra Island Resort 

  • All meals from Dinner Monday night to breakfast Saturday morning

  • All beer and wine 

  • Daily meal schedule is light breakfast with coffee and tea, mid-morning full breakfast, farm/ocean-to-table lunch and dinner 

  • Guided Howler Monkey hike through the jungle

  • Snorkeling/Island Hopping Tour

  • Kayaking, paddle boarding, full Selva Terra Resort access

  • Free time to get a massage, get scuba certified, go scuba diving or take a much-needed nap in your oceanside lodging 

What's Not Included

  • Your airfare

  • Trip insurance 

  • Additional excursions--horseback riding, scuba diving, getting scuba certified, deep sea fishing are booked and paid for seperately

  • What if I want to cancel or choose not to come?
    Let’s Talk Terms (aka the legal stuff that makes your brave “yes” possible) Darling, from wild coastlines to mountain sanctuaries, these experiences don’t unfold by accident — they require structure, clarity, and trust. So here it is: the fine print that makes the magic possible. Due to the nature of MOOXLI retreats, these policies are firm and non-negotiable. By registering, you’re making a wholehearted commitment to yourself — and to the container we’re holding together. 🪷 Retreat Deposit & Tuition A $700 nonrefundable deposit is charged at the time of registration. The remaining retreat tuition will be charged to your card on file automatically. All retreat tuition payments are nonrefundable once processed. Retreat tuition and deposits are not transferable to another retreat or to another individual. Each MOOXLI retreat moves forward when a shared commitment is made. If we do not reach the minimum number of registrations to hold the container with integrity, your deposit and tuition may be transferred to another retreat within the same calendar year, as space allows. 🛏 Lodging Details & Payments Lodging is billed separately and charged automatically 120 days after registration opens. Lodging assignments are made on a first-registered, first-served basis. Lodging payments are nonrefundable and nontransferable once charged — including transfers to other retreats or to another individual. What Happens If You Cancel We deeply understand the unpredictability of life — but due to the planning and resources involved, MOOXLI does not offer refunds or transfers outside of what is stated above, including for: Illness (including COVID-19) Travel delays or flight cancellations Weather or natural disasters Family emergencies or changes in circumstance Scheduling conflicts or second thoughts Registering for a MOOXLI retreat is a courageous, deliberate act — and we honor it as such. 🧾 Registration Minimum & Contingency Each retreat requires a minimum of 20 participants registered within the first 90 days of launch. If the minimum is not met, the retreat will not move forward and all payments — including deposits — will be refunded in full. 📜 Liability & Agreements By registering, you agree to the full Terms and Conditions and our Liability Waiver. These policies apply to all MOOXLI 2026 retreats and are binding at the time of purchase. ✈️ Travel Insurance Strongly Recommended We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance that includes trip cancellation coverage. Two options we trust: roamright.com travelexinsurance.com
  • Can I get CEs for attending this retreat?
    Yes! Mooxli is recognized as a provider of CEs by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (a nationally recognized certifier of nursing continuing education). The AANA is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (ANCC). MOOXLI CEs meet ANCC criteria and are valid and applicable to any and all nursing license holders. The AANP has historically recognized with reciprocity CEs already certified by the AANA. If you provide your AANA# you will automatically be submitted for credits. Not a nurse? No Problem! Just contact your healthcare professional association about how to manually submit for CE approval using the MOOXLI syllabus/program! For instance, do you mean I get to go on retreat AND get CEs?! Yes, yes that's exactly what we mean!
  • What should I bring?
    In addition to your personal traveling essentials, here are a few recommended additions: Most importantly, bring an internal commitment to yourself—to breathe deeply, to view the world with an open, curious mind, and to rejuvenate. For movement and meditation classes, we recommend free-flowing, comfortable attire and you can wear this attire during the non-movement based workshops as well! MOOXLI will email you a more comprehensive suggested packing list closer to the retreat.
  • What if I’m new to yoga or meditation?
    No problem whatsoever. We all have to start somewhere and why not start here, in a safe place, where you can focus on your own needs? Our intention is to make all our sessions as approachable as possible. And if you prefer not to actively participate in yoga, we give you permission to lay on your mat in any position you are comfortable in and simply be present in your own body. Please follow the recommendations of your doctor when evaluating adding yoga to your exercise routine.
  • Are MOOXLI retreats only for women?
    MOOXLI is a place of sharing, supporting, and nurturing. A place for human service professionals to rest and heal. All who desire to Move their mindset, Oxygenate their soul, and Live differently, are welcome here.
  • Is there a dress code?
    Athleisure / outdoor wear will be appropriate for all of our sessions including workshops. We recommend layers and breathable clothing that allows for easy movement. Wear what will keep you comfortable, connected and feeling your best.
  • Should I bring my children or my spouse?
    No. Our focus at this event will be to take time away with a community of fellow healthcare professionals and allow space and energy for introspection
  • My friend wants to come but only do the yoga. Is there a “yoga only” package?
    Due to limited space availability all retreat events are for registered attendees only. Anyone who registers is welcome to attend.
  • What if I have questions that aren’t answered on this page?
    Please ask us! Email us at info@mooxli.com, call or text (616)-259-5426, use the contact option at the top of this page, or the chat function in the lower left corner of the website.
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YOUR FUTURE SELF IS WAITING FOR YOU DARLING, DON'T MISS OUT!

I'M IN!
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