Welcome to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series—Today, we're thrilled to introduce you to Marat Omarov, the visionary founder behind The ARK, a regenerative village nestled in the stunning landscape of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica.
Marat unpacks his extraordinary journey: from growing up in Kazakhstan under strict Soviet influence, to breaking free from programming, and ultimately discovering his calling to design a new kind of community rooted in authenticity, human connection, and harmony with nature.
Marat shares the inspiration behind The ARK, a place where residents and visitors alike can unplug, reconnect with the land, and experience true regeneration—not just of the local environment, but also of mind, body, and spirit.
DISCUSSION
00:00 Journey from Kazakhstan to Costa Rica
06:24 Igniting the Self-Discovery Spark
07:09 Tulum: Pandemic and Paradise
12:34 Dreaming a Regenerative Future
13:56 Embracing Regeneration in Costa Rica
17:16 Costa Rica's Reforestation Initiative
22:49 Holistic Health Cooperative Community
24:14 "Rediscovering Roots in Nature"
27:39 Adventure and Wellness Activities
32:21 Embracing Slow Hiking
34:39 Nature's Constant Motion
42:41 "Passion for Authentic Living"
45:31 "Experiencing Ego Death"
48:00 "Unity with the Universe"
LEARN MORE
To learn more about Marat and The ARK, visit his website at https://theark.world/ and on these social sites:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaratOmarov83/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marat.omarov.unofficial
RESOURCES
The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin:
https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Act-Way-Being/dp/0593652886
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KEYWORDS
Marat Omarov, TheARK, Regenerative Living, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, Pura Vida, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast, Podmatch
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