Retreats

The Power of L.O.V.E.

6 DAY RETREAT IN BRAZIL
(May 17 to May 22, 2025)

The Power of L.O.V.E. in BRAZIL

Welcome to a life changing experience in Brazil!

Hello! My name is Jacqueline Fonseca de Abreu. I am originally from Rio de Janeiro and have been living in the USA since 2002. I am deeply grateful for my life journey. I feel blessed and honored to be living in this beautiful blue planet we all share surrounded by so much beauty and magic. I am the daughter of incredible parents, mother of two amazing daughters and grandmother of a super cute and fun grandson.

I have an immense experience working for more than 35 years as a clinical psychologist in Brazil, multicultural family therapist in the USA and executive leadership coach globally. I am the founder and CEO of Global Awareness Consulting, an intercultural coaching, training and consulting firm, and the founder and president of Global Awareness Citizens, a non profit organization which serves people in need around the globe. I am also the creator of L.O.V.E. (TM) and author of the book, "The First Seeds of L.O.V.E.: A Leadership, Coaching, and Therapeutic Approach, Framework, and Method for Life Fulfillment and Human Evolution". I serve as a board member for the International Family Therapy Association (IFTA) and have many certifications in different areas linked to human growth, such as neuroscience for leadership, Reiki, Yoga, reflexology, among others. I love teaching and learning, keeping myself busy participating in high quality training programs and going to international conferences to present and learn from other incredible professionals. I have presented in more than 20 countries and have worked with clients from more than 50. Learning and growing are parts of an endless journey.

I would like to invite you to be part of an amazing group of selected people from different parts of the world to be immersed in an incredible experience where you will connect to yourself, others and Mother Nature, learn effective tools to help you achieve your personal and professional goals and create a fulfilling and meaningful life, a life you really LOVE.

You will learn and practice new techniques which will help your holistic growth, while enjoying the presence of amazing people, in some of the most beautiful and inspiring places on Earth, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. You will be surrounded by wonderful landscapes formed by mountains, forests, waterfalls and beaches and will visit fantastic famous landmarks such as Christ the Redeemer and the Sugar Loaf Mountain. You will have the amazing opportunity to visit three cities, the wonderful and famous Rio de Janeiro, the beautiful Niteroi (where I was born) and Petropolis, which is a paradise on the mountains, so you can have the best experience you can possibly think of. We are staying in a breathtaking house surrounded by nature! I am so excited!!

Get ready for the best experience of your life!

Book now to guarantee your spot!

I am looking forward to having a magical experience with you in BRAZIL!!

Much LOVE and deep gratitude,

Jacque

Summary of Daily Program

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DAY 1

Date: (Sat.) May 17, 2025

(The Big LOVE)

Morning arrival in the stunning city of Rio de Janeiro, known globally as "Cidade Maravilhosa" (Wonderful/Marvelous City) because of all its amazing landscapes, landmarks and entertainment opportunities
WELCOMING LUNCH
Tour to Niteroi, Jacque's birth place, visiting some of her favorite locations, such as the amazing Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC), the spectacular Itacoatiara Beach and the breathtaking sunset at Parque da Cidade with a full view of Rio
Stay in a beautiful hotel at Copacabana, the most famous beach in the world
Free time in the evening

DAY 4

Date: (Tue.) May 20, 2025

(O = Optimism)

Morning yoga and meditation
Accepting and dealing with all emotions
Communication techniques
Breakfast
Emotional intelligence
Chakras and energy
Lunch
Group dynamics
Dinner

Be ready!

To be yourself, grow and have fun!

This event is an incredible intercultural and leadership experience
You will be face-to-face with your limiting beliefs and will learn how to deal with them
Your body, mind, soul and energy will be renewed
You will experience a holistic detox
Vegan meals & healthy life

DAY 2

Date: (Sun.) May 18, 2025

(Relationships)

Stay in a beautiful hotel in Copacabana
Breakfast in the hotel
City tour visiting the breathtaking statue of Christ the Redeemer, which is one of the modern wonders of the world, located in the Tijuca Forest, offering an incredible view of Rio de Janeiro and its surroundings
City tour visiting the spectacular Sugar Loaf Mountain. Exciting cable car ride up to the top of the mountain for a breathtaking 360-degree view of Rio, Niteroi, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Lunch
Free time for shopping, going to the beach, on tours not included, or just resting

DAY 5

Date: (Wed.) May 21, 2025

V = Vitality

Morning yoga and meditation
Breakfast
Health is wealth
Energy work and nature contemplation
Strategic planning for goal achievement
Team work
Creativity & Innovation
Dinner
Costume party

Materials Included

Get ready to learn a lot!

Book "The First Seeds of L.O.V.E.: A Leadership, Coaching, and Therapeutic Approach, Framework, and Method for Life fulfillment and Human Evolution" by Jacqueline Fonseca de Abreu
Items to create a L.O.V.E. Board (Feel free to bring your own images)
Handouts
Pen
Art supplies

DAY 3

Date:(Mon.) May 19, 2025

(L = Leadership)

Breakfast at hotel in Copacabana
Departure to Petropolis
Arrival at our beautiful home surrounded by stunning nature, where we will spend 4 days diving into our deepest selves, meeting other amazing people and designing our best life
Team building and Team working project
Neuroscience for personal and professional growth
Techniques to lead your thoughts
Meditation & Yoga
Enjoy the stunning place, talk to like minded new friends or just relax
Dinner (Vegan) - Team Building and Team working
Yoga Nidra

DAY 6

Date: (Thu.) May 22

(E = Education & EVOLve)

Yoga and meditation
Breakfast
L.O.V.E. circle
Lunch
Group project EVOLve
Closing ceremony & Certificates
Departure to GIG (Rio de Janeiro International airport)
END OF OUR PROGRAM
Deep gratitude and L.O.V.E.

Bring someone you LOVE!

Enjoy and share this incredible transformational experience!

Part of L.O.V.E. is EVOLve, which means that we give, help and welcome others to grow with us. Take this opportunity to invite someone you love to have the best week of their lives with you!

Join us for an unforgettable experience!

Included in Rio

Day 1

Arrival in Rio de Janeiro
Transportation from airport to hotel (Available only on this day)
Free time
Welcoming lunch (Vegan)
Tour to Niteroi

Day 2

Stay in hotel in Copacabana
City tour to Christ the Redeemer
City tour to Sugar Loaf
Free time

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Included in HOME

Day 3

Transportation from Copacabana to our home for 4 days
Stay in our home with shared rooms
Vegan lunch
L.O.V.E. 2 Program
Yoga & Meditation
Vegan Dinner

Day 4

Stay in our amazing home
Yoga & Meditation
L.O.V.E. 2 Program
Vegan Breakfast
Vegan Lunch
Group leadership project
Vegan Dinner

Day 5

Stay in our paradise
Yoga & Meditation
Vegan Breakfast
L.O.V.E. 2 Program
Vegan Lunch
Group project
Vegan Dinner
L.O.V.E. Costume Party

Day 6

Stay in our beautiful home
Yoga & Meditation
Vegan Breakfast
Certificates
Departure to Rio de Janeiro International airport
End of our program
Thank you so much!

Not included

Before and during your trip

Airfare (GIG - Rio de Janeiro International Airport)
Passport (make sure it is valid for at least 6 months)
Visa (if necessary - verify expiration)
Vaccine requirements (if necessary)
Travel and health insurance (highly recommended before travel)
International phone fees
Meals outside of the house in Petropolis
Airport and country fees and taxes
Extra tours around the city
Transportation, activities, and other expenses not mentioned that is included in the program

Registration is now open!
(Price per participant)

DEPOSIT

EARLY BIRD

US$540.00 (Save your spot NOW!)

Standard room (no ocean view) = US$ 2,700.00
Superior room (partial ocean view) = US$ 2,900.00
Executive room (sea view) = US$ 3,200.00

REGULAR PRICE

20% more than the early bird prices

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EARLY BIRD PRICE AVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH 31, 2025.

OUR SPACE IS LIMITED! SAVE YOUR SPOT NOW!

Remember to bring...

FOR THE TRIP

Passport
Visa
Phone
Phone charger
Global adaptor (the outlets in Brazil are different than in the USA and other countries)
Hiking shoes
Flip flops (beach shoes)
Personal towel
Beach towel
Swimwear
Warm clothes (temperatures drop in the evenings)
Raincoat or umbrella (if you use them)
Refillable water bottle
Earth-friendly sunscreen
Earth-friendly bug repellent (Very important! We will be on an island with tons of vegetation around us!)
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Personal care items (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, conditioner, etc.)

FOR THE L.O.V.E. PROGRAM

Images from magazines to create your L.O.V. E. board
A fun and inspiring costume for a party
Yoga mat (if you want to)
Yoga clothes
Journal
Cash (minimum of US$20) for donation to local cause
A gift to be shared during a L.O.V.E. ceremony
Your favorite outfits

POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND MUCH LOVE TO SHARE!

Important to know...

We will do our best to keep the program intact but sometimes we may need to make changes because of the weather, traffic, etc.
May is a great time to visit Rio. The temperature is around mid seventies during the day and cooler in the evenings.
We will be staying in a house on the mountains 4 days of our program. Ideally, you should be disconnected from your phone.
We will be surrounded by nature, bring bug repellent.
All meals provided by the program are vegan and healthy. If you have any allergies and special dietary needs, please let us know at least one week before.
One of the goals of this program is to cleanse our minds, souls and bodies, so alcohol, coffee, tobacco, vapes, or any type of addictive substance or drug will not be allowed. Of course, the exception is if you take prescribed medication because of health issues.
Participants will share rooms in the house. If you are coming with a friend, it is okay to stay together. Let us know in advance.
There will be a lottery to define who stays in which room in the house on the mountains.
After signing up, you will receive a more detailed program and a link to participate in a Zoom meeting to learn a couple of words in Portuguese and some travel tips before experiencing this amazing journey.
If you have any questions, click HERE and we will be happy to answer.

Jacqueline Fonseca de Abreu

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"I have realized that leading my thoughts was one of the most challenging tasks I could possibly have. It is almost impossible to do that when there is pain, discomfort, strong emotions, negative energies, or trauma. Understanding the functioning of myself holistically has helped me enormously to make the necessary changes I had to make to create a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life, a life I LOVE!"

I am very excited about having you with us for certainly one of the most amazing experiences of your life!

Jacque is originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where she earned her degree in Psychology and a post-graduation specialization in Psychopedagogy. In 2002 she moved to the USA where she got a master's degree in community counseling and a post-master's specialization in couple and family therapy. She has been working in the mental health, intercultural business, and global leadership fields for more than 35 years, helping people from more than 60 countries.

When she was 18, she almost died because of some health issues, mostly caused by stress and having an unhealthy lifestyle. A lot of her stress was caused by having a hectic schedule juggling work and intense studies, combined with family problems. During that time, she started questioning the psychology theories and techniques she was studying in college and realized that most of them did not address human's individualities or their functioning as a holistic being. While at the hospital, she started thinking about the real meaning of life and how she could create a healthy lifestyle by focusing on her physical, emotional, psychological, energetic, financial, and spiritual health. And also, any other aspect of her life which she should consider so she could create a great holistic health,and consequently an amazing life. That is when she started designing the L.O.V.E. approach. (L=Leadership, O=Optimism, V=Vitality, E=Education, EVOLve = Evolution).

One of Jacque's key missions is to help people create a meaningful and fulfillling life. A life they really love.

She is the daughter of an amazing mother, mother of two awesome daughters and grandmother of a super fun grandson. She loves to spend time with her family, contemplate nature and travel the globe sharing love and L.O.V.E.!

Bia Gaspary

(Special Guest Yoga Instructor)

"Happiness is a way of travelling, not your destination.

Zen masters tell us that we corrupt the beauty of life by making happiness our goal. They say that happiness is the practice of living in the moment."

Bia started her journey in yoga in Tae Kwon Do at the age of 10, creating an early awareness that the body is the temple where our soul lives and is a valuable instrument to express our feelings and emotions through its movements.

She has been practicing yoga regularly since 2011. In 2017 she completed her first training as a yoga instructor - 200RYT The Art of Advanced Vinyasa Yoga. She specialized in Yang Vinyasa - Oss Yoga, Meditation and Yin Yoga and Hands On, all from the Yin Yang Vinyasa School.

In February 2020, she completed the Teacher Training 300RYT - Yin/Yang & 5 Elements, by Trimurti Yoga, in Goa, India.

Studious in subtle anatomy, vital energy and the journey of self-knowledge through the Chakras. She believes that the Universe is in constant movement and evolution, bringing countless possibilities to those who venture to look at themselves.