7 Day Yoga Awakening Holiday in Arenal, Alajuela

Facilities

The itinerary will be independently developed according to your specific needs. To give you the time and space to heal and connect with the beautiful surroundings; deepen your yoga practice, transform your eating habits and perception of life. To be more mindful, relaxed, and live in the present moment.

Example itinerary:

• 07:00: Morning yoga practice
• 09:00: Breakfast
• 10:00: Grateful journal writing
• 11:00: Morning meditation
• 12:00: Lunch
• 13:00: Free time - connect with nature, explore our permaculture farm, hike in the rainforest, or book a treatment in our jungle spa
• 19:00: Dinner
• 20:00: Evening meditation
• 21:00: Early to bed (recommended)

You will get to go on a cacao tour and workshop during this retreat.

This retreat will be taking place in El Castillo, close to the Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal area, Costa Rica.

Costa Rica is a country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the east and south, the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. Costa Rica is home to a rich variety of plants and animals.

El Castillo is a small neighboring village to La Fortuna, directly on Lake Arenal atop the hills overlooking Arenal volcano with 22 hectares of prime hilltop forested pristine land. With breathtaking views, the hostel takes pride in giving their guests an experience of a lifetime.

From forest trails down to a majestic waterfall hidden in the rainforest, enjoying mystical free hot springs, horseback riding, and canopy tours, there is a rich amount of nature activities to experience at Essence Arenal.

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During this retreat, you will be served with three daily vegetarian meals at our on-site restaurant, with natural drinks and naturopathic teas depending on your detox needs.

At Essence, they take pride in our farm-to-table kitchen. They encourage thoughtful, healthy meals that come from the earth. Essence Arenal Wellness Center features an organic, vegetarian, and vegan kitchen from conscious, locally sourced food that supports their dedication to the planet and your bodies.

Chef Marvin prepares fantastic meals that are absolutely delicious, nutritious, and balanced. Marvin has a deep enthusiasm for preparing foods. He prepares meals farm-to-table, finding creative ways to create using all the tropical delights that are available in Costa Rica from local farmers, and from the farm. We cater for a range of different dietary requirements and detox needs.

There are a wide variety of activities and tours available in the area:

• Canopy
• Rafting
• Canyoneering
• Kayak and boating on Lake Arenal
• ATV Tour
• Hanging bridges
• Waterfall hike
• Arenal Volcano National Park
• Horseback Riding
• Butterfly observatory
• Thermal hot springs

Pamper yourself in our jungle spa, located in the middle of a permaculture farm with a unique view of the volcano and lake. Enjoy a range of treatments and therapies including:

• Reiki
• Reflexology
• Massage
• Full body mud wrap
• Ionic foot detox
• Hydrotherapy
• Sound therapy
• Temazcal sweat lodge
• Watsu
• Naturopathy

• Daily 75 minute yoga class
• 1 x 60 minute massage
• 1 x mud wrap
• 1 x cacao tour and workshop
• 3 daily vegetarian meals or functional detox smoothies a day
• 6 nights private accommodation

• Airfare
• Airport transfers
• Other excursions/activities
• Other spa treatments
• 13% government taxes

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.