
GLOPRO Organic Blends sold here
GLOPROTM now offers 5 organic products sold at the GLO Flex Cafe + Center in Asseredores, Northern Nicaragua (and around the world!)
GLOPROTM Organic + Realfood Blends were created by Natural Nutritionist & Live Food Chef Grace Van Berkum. Grace is an international wellness educator and creator of GLO Flex Center in Nicaragua. She teaches clients how to heal their bodies and transform their health and lives with fresh foods found in nature.
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WELCOME TO GLO FLEX
Health Cafe & Empowerment Center
GLO is a health cafe and empowerment community center located in tranquil Northern Nicaragua. Our unique, creative, & health conscious courses and experiences at the center are designed for stress reduction, health rejuvenation, & life recalibration with a customized educational component. The center's GLO Retreat Program includes a fresh, local, menu from the GLO Flex Cafe, outdoor functional movement practices, vagal toning and breathing practices, life coaching, Chinese Medicine & Ayurvedic treatments with local practitioners, daily earthing, and community connections. With the support of mother nature, we are here to support you as you reclaim your health and your life.
The GLO philosophy is rooted in using ''food as medicine'' and "living your life as your medicine". Team GLO is passionate about teaching the world how to use food to heal the body. Our retreat programs are focused on cell health, digestive health, liver health, brain health, and skin health while helping to increasing inner clarity and life fulfillment. Our GLO “Cellular Nutrition” menu has been specifically designed to shift the body and mind into a more abundant state.
GLO Superfood + Fresh Food Meals are all geared towards balancing your body and hormonal system, reducing inflammation, improving digestion & elimination, releasing toxins, and improving weight, all while satisfying your taste buds in delicious and creative ways.
The GLO Mission represents self-empowerment and self-love through mindful lifestyle choices and habits.
Team GLO is here to provide you with the best nutrition & lifestyle support and coaching.
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ABOUT THE GLO CREATOR

Grace Van Berkum, founder of GLO Cafe & Center, GLO International Retreats + GLOPROTM Organic Superfood Blends, is a Holistic Nutritionist, Raw Food Chef, Certified Yoga Teacher, and Certified Personal Trainer. Known for her anti-inflammatory, fresh food-as-medicine nutrition plans and menus, detox retreats, and raw chef trainings, Grace teaches Private and Group International Retreats based on a Level 1-8 Cell Health system. Hundreds of her recipes and photos can be found in international magazines, websites and sponsor sites around the world. She has 5 RAW HEALING recipe books found on her personal website (raw, vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free) focused on disease prevention and healing. Since 2006, Grace has helped thousands of clients transform their health and re-direct their futures with her lifestyle knowledge and nutrition coaching. She has helped many people heal from diseases and cancer, including her father.


GLO ACCOLADES & FEATURES
GLO SCHEDULE Nicaragua 2025
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COSTA RICA March 31 - April 7, 2025: 'Eat to Heal' ~ GLO Cellular Detox Retreat (SOLD OUT!)Join an intimate group in the Pacific Coast in Costa Rica for this transformative experience and embrace the power of food as medicine with plant powered detox nutritionist Grace Van Berkum complimented by trauma informed Yoga Therapy with Hali Love and other ASW Healers. Costa Rica offers a conducive environment for relaxation, rejuvenation, and improving overall well-being. Living in harmony with nature promotes healing and the relaxed environment in itself can be therapeutic. Sometimes it is necessary to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life and dedicate the time to really heal. This experience transcends the ordinary; it's a journey towards vitality and resilience. Led by the esteemed Grace Van Berkum, it's a holistic immersion into the profound healing potential of food. Prepare to learn the secrets of optimal performance and well-being as you delve deep into the science and art of nourishing your body. Read more here: https://aswmasterclass.samcart.com/products/asw-retreat-eat-to-heal/ Only 8 spots available for this transformational, high end retreat presented by Align & Shine World.
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April 22-29, 2025: GLO 'Aging Gracefully' RetreatApril 22-29, 2025: GLO 'Aging Gracefully' Retreat Spend the week with Grace at GLO Flex Nicaragua and learn how to move through life with more energy, less pain, and more ease and joy. During this special week we will discuss and explore: -hormone balancing at all stages of life, including menopause years -conscious menopause -daily inflammation reduction techniques -optimal protein intake as we age -best collagen use and tips -daily living detoxification for hormones, ultimate liver health and gut health -sharp cognition and brain health tips -improving eye health with herbs and vitamins -robust immune and lung health -muscle health, joint health, bone health and spinal health, as it relates to bone density, osteoporosis prevention, and sarcopenia prevention -light, circadian rhythms, and balanced hormones -fascia changes and adaptations -lymphatic flow, glowing skin, and healthy hair -cortisol reduction, stress management, and nervous system care to age gracefully -how to use food as medicine and best supplementation for changing bodies -creating authentic community This special reset week together will also include 2 classes a day with Grace that focus on nervous system reset and therapeutic yoga with elements of strength and weight bearing exercises, plus myofascial meditation classes. Take home GLO recipe book for all guests. Daily superfood, plantbased detox menu provided by the GLO Flex Cafe onsite. Leave GLO Nicaragua feeling renewed, inspired, and empowered. Message Team GLO for more info or to book your spot. GLO Center is an intimate retreat space conducive for detoxing, learning, coaching, and healing, and spots are limited.
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PLAYA COLORADO May 10, 2025: GRAND OPENING ~ NEW GLO Flex Health Cafe!We are so excited to announce that GLO Flex Health Cafe is expanding to our second location in Southern Nicaragua! Our grand opening of GLO Flex Health Cafe #2 at Iguana, Playa Colarado is MAY 10 from 7am-2pm! Same food, same freshness, same nutrition, same vibe. Follow us here for more updates on our new location! https://www.instagram.com/gloflexcafe_and_center/
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BAHAMAS May 23-30, 2025: GLO 'Fresh Food Reset'https://sivanandabahamas.org/presenter/grace-van-berkum/
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COLUMBIA June 2025: GLO Pop-Up Nutrition & Dinner EventsDetails coming soon! Team GLO is going to Columbia!
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July 15-22: GLO 'Food As Medicine' Certification Course ~ Level 1Discover how to utilize natural fresh foods to restore and rejuvenate the body. Grace offers 20 hours of instruction and guidance in the kitchen on incorporating fresh local ingredients from any region. The program includes ample hands-on experience in the kitchen for developing recipes. Grace will also mentor students on leveraging this knowledge to organize workshops and retreats. Participants in Level 1 and Level 2 will be taught authentic, anti-inflammatory recipes and meal planning commonly featured at GLO Reset / Detox Retreats worldwide. Successful and passionate graduates of Level 1 and Level 2 have the chance to collaborate with Team GLO on upcoming retreats. Participants will also receive a nutrition and recipe manual to support their learning, along with a certificate that showcases 20 hours of completed mentoring with Grace and Team GLO. Interested students must apply to see if this is the course for you. *See our growing team of successful GLO 'Food As Medicine' graduates here: https://www.gracevanberkum.com/post/glo-international-food-as-medicine-roster *GLO Center is an intimate retreat space conducive for detoxing, learning, coaching, and healing, and spots are limited.
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July 22-29: GLO 'Food As Medicine' Certification Course ~ Level 2Discover how to utilize natural fresh foods to restore and rejuvenate the body. Grace offers 20 hours of instruction and guidance in the kitchen on incorporating fresh local ingredients from any region. The program includes ample hands-on experience in the kitchen for developing recipes. Grace will also mentor students on leveraging this knowledge to organize workshops and retreats. Participants in Level 1 and Level 2 will be taught authentic, anti-inflammatory recipes and meal planning commonly featured at GLO Reset / Detox Retreats worldwide. Successful and passionate graduates of Level 1 and Level 2 have the chance to collaborate with Team GLO on upcoming retreats. Participants will also receive a nutrition and recipe manual to support their learning, along with a certificate that showcases 20 hours of completed mentoring with Grace and Team GLO. Interested students must apply to see if this is the course for you. *See our growing team of successful GLO 'Food As Medicine' graduates here: https://www.gracevanberkum.com/post/glo-international-food-as-medicine-roster *GLO Center is an intimate retreat space conducive for detoxing, learning, coaching, and healing, and spots are limited.
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Aug 12-19: Nervous System Reset Retreat with Jennifer BaezOnly 2 spots left! JOIN US ON AN EXCLUSIVE SEMI-PRIVATE RETREAT IN TRANQUIL NORTHERN NICARAGUA! SPEND A WEEK RESETTING YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM AND NOURISHING YOUR SOUL! Join me on a week long escape to tranquil northern Nicaragua. This experience is designed to help you recalibrate on a cellular level! The retreat will take place at Grace Van Berkumโs (holistic nutritionist and food as medicine chef) GLO Empowerment Center in a peaceful beach town. just a 15 minute walk to the beach. Through daily yoga, myofascial release, nidra, breathwork, time in nature, workshops, food as medicine menu, and somatic embodiment practices that support nervous system regulation, this experience will inspire true transformation. This detox retreat experience also includes one excursion: a trip to โLa Casita Del Vaporโ, a detox sweat lodge led by a local Nicaraguan woman, Yami Caseres. Two daily beach trips are also included. There are 5 beaches within the vicinity. With an array of activities and therapeutic practices, this retreat will support you in resetting and creating new habits that support your well-being. ACCOMODATIONS: Price includes yoga 2x/day, myofascial release, sleeping arrangements, organic coffee, 3 superfood meals / day, 1 protein snack, unlimited teas and Berkey filtered water, daily digestive tonic, daily green drink, workshops, 1 excursion, 2 daily beach trips, and a cacao ceremony. Only 2 spots left! Read more here: https://www.jenniferbaez.com/nica-retreat
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Dec 2-9: Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training with Nora SundariTherapeutic Yoga Teacher Training & Retreat: A perfect location to heal, unwind, and learn new ways of taking care of yourself and others. You'll be fed the most amazing, well thought out healthy and organic meals by Grace at her lush and serene retreat in Nicaragua, a perfect setting for this Training/ Retreat. (Training is 4.5 hours/day, retreat is 2.5 hours/day), accordingly priced. Please visit https://www.glonicaragua.com/ for more info. The Therapeutic Yoga Training Program is ideal for anyone wanting to learn more about therapeutic yoga. It's an opportunity to unwind and retrain the body to move in more organic and healthier ways to keep from injuring oneself during regular yoga classes well as helping one to recover from injuries. It gives yoga teachers the skills to work intelligently with students who are living with chronic illness or injury, as well as pregnant and aging populations. Knowing how to work with these groups will deepen your confidence as a teacher, expand the range of private clients you can work with, and increase the types of classes you can offer. The training also offers a great education in the gentler styles of yoga that can be incorporated into more active classes. A 25-hour certified course that shows how to integrate yoga and healing modalities into helping individuals recover from injury or illness. These techniques help bring the various systems within the body into balance and help produce a state of mind that is greatly conducive to the healing process. The techniques and information taught include: Therapeutic Yoga Practitioners use physical assessment, observation of movement, posture, breath, and non-verbal communication, to determine the needs and goals of an individual. Helpful techniques can provide the physical benefits of strength and vitality in muscles, bones, connective tissue, and organs. It may also affect the psycho-spiritual benefits by decreasing anxiety, improving concentration or developing a sense of purpose and connection. Yoga is a holistic practice that promotes overall wellness and self-healing. This Therapeutic Yoga teacher training offers a comprehensive and highly refined curriculum including: โ * How yoga relates to health, healing and wholeness. * How to adapt yoga practices to individual client needs. * How to conduct a comprehensive client intake and assessment. * How to identify conditions that are indicated for yoga therapy. * Establish a therapeutic relationship with clients. * Demonstrate ethical and professional practices. * Physiology of stress and relaxation * Gentle yoga for healing * Meditation for stress reduction and healing * Breath work * Guided imagery * Energy healing techniques * Hands-on adjustments At the heart of the Therapeutic Yoga Training/Retreat Program is the intention to bring the healing power of yoga to those in need. We are beginning to see successful Therapeutic Yoga programs in hospitals, senior centers, physical therapy institutes, and wellness centers. Whether you are a yoga teacher, nurse, physiotherapist or healer this course will give you the tools and the confidence to help your client/patients even more by incorporating therapeutic yoga into their sessions and ongoing classes at yoga centers. Yoga Teacher Continuing Education Units โ 25 CEUs Yoga Alliance https://www.yogaaah.com/workshops-retreats
GLO ONLINE PROGRAMS
==> Welcome to RENEW and REVIVE .... the Ultimate GLO Online Detox Retreat Weekend programs!
โDo you feel tired, sluggish, and bloated? Are you struggling to get the energy you need to tackle your day? Do you want to feel more vibrant, alive, and energized? If so, you've come to the right place.
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Start feeling energized and inspired with Bashar León & Grace Van Berkum, Certified Holistic Nutritionists and Retreat Leaders in the wellness space for over 16 years, as we lead you through a weekend of activities designed to support and elevate your health & wellness goals.
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Click here for more details and 60 day unlimited access!
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GLO TALK PODCAST
Join your Team GLO hosts Grace Van Berkum and Bashar León as they explore human stories of healing and transformation, including their own. A podcast created to inspire and illuminate the human journey of pain, and how it is necessary and also beneficial to one’s growth and quest for inner peace and deeper meaning.
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ABOUT THE GLO PROPERTY
GLO is an empowerment health center that offers customized experiential programs as well as online educational programs. Situated in beautiful nature, it is focused on healing through fresh, local, organic foods, functional movement, de-stressing in nature, and making authentic friendships. It features a main club house with kitchen for nutrition classes, a health cafe, a private fitness, boxing, and yoga rancho which also doubles as a community dining area, an outdoor tropical massage area, and a full spectrum infrared sauna.
Also on-site in lush nature:
• 5 secured rooms with ceiling fans + individual bed fans
• 5 Private bathrooms and 5 private rain water showers
• 12 beds total on-site
• Tiled floors, microfiber towels, all-natural soap provided
• Berkey Water Filters in every room
• Full spectrum Infrared Sauna
•Ice Bath / Wading Pool
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