Costa Rica Yoga Retreat 7 Days / 6 Nights 
Costa Rica Yoga Retreats & Packages

 Day 1 (Sunday): Travel to San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. From San Jose transfer to the town of Uvita on the central Pacific coast, 20 minutes south of the town Dominical. Plan to arrive at the lodge in the early to late afternoon. The retreat starts in the evening with a welcome dinner

 Day 2 (Monday): After breakfast, we participate in a rainforest canopy tour also called “ziplining”. Fasten into a harness, clip onto a cable and zip between a series of platforms high in the trees. A thrilling way to view the rainforest right from its treetops!

 Day 3 (Tuesday): Today’s outing is sea kayaking along the scenic coastline of the Ballena Marine National Park. The park was created in 1990 to protect the almost 10,000 acres of coal reef, beaches and exuberant flora and fauna that inhabit the area. We explore unusual caves before we stop off at an uninhabited beach to relax, swim or for the more adventurous, surf the waves in a sea kayak. This is a half-day tour and previous paddling experience is not required; your guide will provide the basic and easy to learn instructions before we set off in the warm coastal waters (average temps are 80-85 degrees F).

 Day 4 (Wednesday): Today is an open day to relax, receive a massage, enjoy the beach, visit the nearby town of Dominical for some shopping, take a surf lesson, or participate in another tour at your leisure. Lunch is on your own. The yoga session will be held in the mid/late afternoon.

 Day 5 (Thursday): We venture out on horseback into a private rainforest reserve. These well-cared for horses are gentle and no previous riding experience is necessary. The treat at the end of the trail is a magnificent waterfall. Jump in the nature pool under the falls and take an invigorating swim! This is an exceptional tour and you will feel like you just experienced a truly authentic adventure in a wild tropical wonderland.

 Day 6 (Friday): Enjoy another free day at your leisure. We have our final yoga session while taking in the scent and feel of the tropical ocean air as we close in svasana.

 Day 7 (Saturday): The retreat ends after breakfast. Depart for San Jose to your home destination.

Cost includes:

- (6) nights accommodation
- All breakfasts, lunches & dinners (except 1 lunch)
- Daily yoga session
- Ziplining, sea kayak and horseback riding tours - OR - three surfing lessons
- Bilingual guides on all tours
- Stainless steel, BPA free, earth-friendly water bottle
- Assistance with organizing domestic transfers from the airport, trip extensions and information source for travel within Costa Rica before or after the retreat

Cost does not include:

- Airfare to/from Costa Rica
- Airport transfers to retreat
- Gratuities for guides, service providers
- Alcoholic drinks
- The double rate is two persons sharing a room.
- If you will be joining the retreat on your own and would like to share a room for the double rate please let us know 
and we will try to match you with another friendly traveler.
- No refunds are provided for arriving late or departing a retreat early, for activities or meals in which one does not 
participate.
- Rates are subject to change until a reservation is confirmed.

Accommodations

The retreat is held at La Cusinga Ecolodge situated on a hilltop with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. The nearest town is Uvita and then Dominical which is a 20-minute drive away. With its warm and nature-oriented ambiance the lodge has unquestionably been included on TripAdvisor.com’s Traveler’s Choice list of “10 top eco-friendly accommodations in the world” for its commitment to sustainable tourism and without compromising on service and guest comfort. Guests feel so fully relaxed and in awe at the views at la Cusinga that they often don’t want to leave. The bungalows are spacious and cooled by the tropical breeze, the restaurant serves fresh organic food from their own garden and the property is just a 10-minute walk down a trail to a beautiful secluded beach.

The Yoga

Yoga sessions are held daily in the afternoons for 1.5-2 hours. All levels of yoga experience are welcome as sessions are tailored to varying levels in the group. Modifications of the postures are offered for those with less experience and for those more advanced. La Cusinga has an open-air pavilion made from local woods and has incredible views of the ocean and coastline.
Meals

All meals are included in the retreat starting with dinner on Sunday and ending with breakfast on Saturday, except one lunch on Wednesday. All breakfasts and most lunches and dinners are at the lodge. Some lunches and dinners will be at local restaurants. La Cusinga is particularly known for their delectable, fresh and healthy cuisine. Vegetarian meals are available and we can accommodate special dietary needs.

Retreat Guide & Yoga Instructor

Pilar Salazar leads the Yoga & Adventure Retreats. She is Costa Rican and has a great passion for traveling and exploring which has taken her throughout the United States, Europe and the Middle East. After graduating from university with a business degree, she worked in the travel industry for several years specializing in adventure and eco-tourism. She has been practicing yoga since 1999 and her foundation is based in the Ashtanga Yoga method. She received her teacher training certification from the reputable Yoga Works program. Over the last few years she has incorporated into her practice and teaching the universal principals of Anusara yoga. She furthers her studies with fervor, continually learning from a diversity of gifted teachers. Pilar’s students enjoy her dynamic, uplifting and invigorating teaching style, with her main intention focusing on living healthily and in the present moment. Throughout her classes she weaves the elements of fluid breath, graceful movement, and light-hearted pura vida fun.

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