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Shelby Clark

Following a life-changing sacred plant ceremony at the tail end of yoga teacher training, I have focused my life on providing consciousness-expanding experiences to people that could benefit from them. As they have helped me heal the many traumas of growing up gay, I have been particularly passionate about the healing that could be brought to this population though the intersection of sacred plants, embodiment modalities, and modern psychology. I am still a student on my own path, and I am happy to walk this path in community with others.
 
I am a meditation guide and yoga facilitator. I have been studying meditation with Lorin Roche, author of the Radiance Sutras, since 2017. This philosophy of mediation views ordinary moments (such as the breath, sensations and emotions) as opportunities to connect with the most intimate experiences of life. This tantalizing, delicious perspective of life has helped me find gratitude, beauty, and joy all around me, and is a perspective I am thrilled to share.
 
I was been living in the San Francisco Bay Area for 15 years, but I’ve recently relocated to Costa Rica to co-found the Jungle Gayborhood retreat center and community, and was an early collaborator at our neighboring retreat center, Holos Diamante.

Events with Shelby Clark

Jungle Fag! Party & Retreat
January 16 - 20, 2025

THE JUNGLE GAYBORHOOD + DINO REAL PRESENT: JUNGLE FAG! Don’t let the winter blues get you down this year, sis! Leave the cold and the snow behind and join us for Jungle Fag! – a long weekend of adventure, play, music and celebration. We believe that when it comes to connecting with ourselves and others, a healthy dose of holistic hedonism can sometimes be just what the goddess ordered. In other words: come for the party and stay for the self-care! Twirl to the beats of DJ’s, restore your body with yoga, and indulge opportunities to connect through spicy sacred…

JungleFag! Party Ticket
January 18 - 19, 2025

¿Preferís asistir a todo el Retiro JungleFag, del 16 al 20 de de enero? Registrate aquí. ¡Si no podés unirse a nosotros para el Retiro JungleFag completo! Podés comprar tu entrada para la Fiesta. Los DJ William Francis, Scooter McCreight y Dino Real nos guiarán en la pista de baile, mientras practicamos juntos la autoexpresión radical y celebramos nuestra singularidad. Además, nuestro espacio de juego en la jungla sexualmente positivo* estará abierto para aquellos que quieran explorar. *El consentimiento es siempre obligatorio. Los acuerdos se enviarán por correo electrónico a los participantes y se discutirán en el sitio. Código de…

Out & Wild: The Ultimate Queer Waterfall Adventure
March 3 - 9, 2025

Get ready to unleash your inner explorer on Out and Wild: The Ultimate Queer Waterfall Adventure, a 7-day extravaganza that combines heart-pounding adventure, jaw-dropping landscapes, and the kind of queer joy that could turn the straightest waterfall gay. Led by legendary adventurer and “Naked and Afraid” champion Dan Link, this retreat is your chance to rappel, hike, and cannonball your way through Costa Rica’s most iconic waterfalls—all while forging deep connections with nature and a vibrant queer community. Your adventure begins with the majestic Diamante Falls, Costa Rica’s tallest waterfall, where you’ll spend a night sleeping in a cave (yes,…

Into the Jungle with the Clarks: A Transformative Retreat in Costa Rica
May 25 - 31, 2025

Reconnect, Heal, and Play in Paradise: A Transformative Retreat in Costa Rica Step into a week of joy, connection, and transformation in the lush embrace of the Costa Rican jungle. Hosted by the spirited Clark siblings, this unique retreat combines the playful energy of summer camp, the grounding wellness of a yoga sanctuary, and the restorative bliss of a beach getaway—all with a heart-opening twist. Centered around a deeply healing 🍄 psychedelic ceremony, this experience invites you to gently shed layers of stress, envision and align with the happiest, healthiest and most inspired version of yourself, and connect with the…