6 Day Holistic Balance and Yoga Retreat in Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica
Pamper your spirit, strengthen your body, and relax your mind while enjoying the best that Manuel Antonio has to offer! The six-day Holistic Balance Retreat is the perfect choice for anyone looking to get out of the routine to find connection, harmony, and inner peace.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- 2 60-minute spa treatments of choice
- A mini-facial as a welcome treat from all at Holis
- 1 holistic session with Evelina
- 1 day tour to two beautiful waterfalls
- 1 private class of your choice (Restorative, Yin, Vinyasa, Hatha, Power flow, Aerial, Barre)
- 1 surfing lesson (three hours) at Manual Antonio's beach
- 5 nights private accommodation at Ecotica Boutique Hotel with daily breakfast
- 1 healthy meal each day at everyone's favorite: Emilio’s Cafe or Lambretta Pizzeria
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Juan Santamaría International Airport (US$ 185 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Luggage room / storage
- Poolside bar
- Restaurant
- Yoga deck
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
Ecotica Boutique Hotel is a recently renovated boutique hotel near Holis Wellness Center. For those looking to be pampered and have access to hotel services, this is the best place to stay. It stands as a testament to sustainable luxury. Embracing the essence of this vibrant locale, the hotel harmoniously blends opulence with eco-consciousness.
Surrounded by the allure of Manuel Antonio’s landscapes, this sanctuary invites guests to immerse themselves in the breathtaking beauty of the region. Every corner of Ecotica pays homage to this captivating destination, offering an indulgent yet environmentally responsible retreat amidst the captivating allure of Manuel Antonio.
Boutique Hotel Ecotica in Costa Rica is an eco-friendly retreat in Manuel Antonio, blending comfort and sustainability. Guests enjoy thoughtfully designed rooms, tranquil garden views, a pool, and locally sourced cuisine. Close to beautiful beaches and wildlife, it also offers a serene escape for nature lovers.
Program
This retreat is the perfect choice for anyone looking to get out of the routine and reconnect with nature and themselves. It can be personalized for solo travelers, families, or groups.
It includes a surfing lesson at Manuel Antonio's beach, a day tour to a beautiful waterfall, unlimited access to Holis Spa and Wellness Center's studio classes, a private class at their private studio, one holistic session with their founder Evelina, and two spa treatments of your choice.
This six-day holistic balance retreat is the perfect choice for anyone looking to get out of the routine to find connection, harmony, and inner peace with themself.
Go and experience the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica and immerse yourself in your yoga practice, outdoor hiking, the turquoise Manuel Antonio sea, and the beauty of this tropical paradise. They guarantee plenty of memorable moments - the ‘Pura Vida’ way!
During this retreat, you will practice a mix of classes with unlimited access to Holis Spa and Wellness Center's studio, which will make you sweat and stretch your limits. There will also be a private class of your choice (Restorative, Yin, Vinyasa, Hatha, Power flow, Vayu Aerial, gyrokinesis, or gyrotonic).
Enjoy a surf class at Manuel Antonio beach with friendly bilingual instructors, after which you can return for a 60-minute relaxing and rejuvenating spa treatment of your choice (therapeutic massage, organic facial, body treatment, or holistic therapy with Evelina).
You will also hike and swim to two beautiful waterfalls, Portalon and Uvita, which will leave you breathless! This is an ideal activity for nature and adventure lovers, where you will walk, swim, and spend a marvelous day in it’s revitalizing waters, enjoying the natural beauty of Costa Rica’s South Pacific.
Sample itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival and welcome
- Arrival: Depending on your arrival at SJO, Holis Spa and Wellness Center will assist you in arranging your transfer to Manuel Antonio (optional service - not included).
- Check-in: Settle into your accommodation. After check-in, visit Holis Wellness Center to meet the team, review your itinerary, and receive your meal vouchers for your included dining at Emilio's Café and La Lambretta.
- Join the scheduled afternoon movement class with your unlimited membership.
- Savor dinner at Emilio's Café or La Lambretta.
Day 2: Yoga and spa
- Join the scheduled morning movement class with your unlimited membership.
- Spa treatment with a welcome gift: Start the day right with a complementary mini-facial and enjoy a 60-minute treatment of your choice (therapeutic massage, organic facial, body treatment, or holistic therapy) at Holis Wellness Center.
- Join the scheduled afternoon movement class with your unlimited membership.
Day 3: Surfing lesson and yoga
Surfing lesson:
- Pick-up: Early morning pick-up from your accommodation
- What to wear: Towel, sunscreen, bathing suit
- Tour includes: Transportation, guide, water, and fruit snack
Join the scheduled afternoon movement class with your unlimited membership.
Day 4: Yoga and waterfall tour
Join the scheduled morning movement class with your unlimited membership.
- What to bring: Swimwear, a change of clothes, walking shoes, water, a small backpack
- Tour includes: Transportation, guide, water, fruit, lunch
Join the scheduled afternoon movement class with your unlimited membership.
Day 5: Yoga and spa
Join the scheduled morning movement class with your unlimited membership.
- Spa treatment #2: Enjoy another 60-minute treatment of your choice (therapeutic massage, organic facial, body treatment, holistic therapy) at Holis Wellness Center.
Join the scheduled afternoon movement class with your unlimited membership.
Day 6: Departure
- Join the scheduled morning movement class with your unlimited membership.
- Departure: A driver will pick you up from your accommodation and take you back to your next destination (optional service, not included).
Holis Spa and Wellness Center hopes that you will enjoy your stay with Team Holis and leave with good memories, new insights, and a full heart. Namaste.
Included excursions
- 1-day tour to two beautiful waterfalls
- 1 surfing lesson at Manuel Antonio Beach
Instructors
Ashley
Yoga changed Ashley’s life in 2008 after undergoing chemotherapy treatments for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. It truly united her mind, body, and soul helping her to heal and overcome hardships. She began teaching mostly Hatha and Vinyasa for both, relaxation and power and received her 200-hour certification in 2014. After moving to Costa Rica she began teaching aerial and restorative aerial yoga, Barre, Pilates, and other fitness-based classes.
Melanie
Melanie calls Costa Rica her home after moving from New York City over 13 years ago. She is excited to share her love for all aspects of yoga, including physical asana practice, breath work, and meditation, with her students both in the studio and in nature. She teaches vinyasa flow, hatha and aerial yoga with a focus on alignment and strengthening. Melanie Moss is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance, which acknowledges the completion of a yoga teacher training with a Registered Yoga School (RYS).
Tiina
Tiina had her first yoga experience in a hot yoga studio in 2009, over the years she explored a variety of different styles until she came across Purna Yoga in 2015 where she discovered the value of practicing alignment in the postures. Within months issues that she had experienced in her hips for decades dissolved, and in 2017 she completed her 200 hr YTT with the same studio. For Tiina, alignment is an important foundation of the practice, and the practice itself is an exploration of appreciating, connecting, and opening the body from the inside out.
Evelina
CranioSacral Therapist | Family Constellations Facilitator | Gyrokinesis® & Gyrotonic Instructor Evelina is a second-generation bodyworker and has been curious about the body as a whole since childhood. Following in the footsteps of her father, Evelina has studied a wide range of therapies in her native country, Italy, as well as in the US, Mexico, and Costa Rica. With over 30 years of personal experience, passionate study, research, and professional dedication, Evelina’s therapeutic approach relies on a few different tools such as CranioSacral Therapy (non-invasive osteopathy), Gyrokinesi
Retreat location
Quepos, Puntarenas Province
This program will take place in the town of Quepos, which is in the Puntarenas Province of Costa Rica.
About the location
Manuel Antonio is nestled along the central Pacific coastline of Costa Rica and is flourishing with luxurious flora. It is a town rich with local culture and abundant with wildlife.
The joy of living is evident in every local and every visitor to this beautiful area of Costa Rica. Famous for Manuel Antonio National Park - home to a thriving biological oasis and one of Costa Rica's most popular destinations - the area is also well known for its amazing combination of rainforest, beautiful beaches, great hiking trails, and diverse wildlife.
According to Forbes magazine, Manuel Antonio is among the world's 12 most beautiful national parks.
Food
The retreat offers daily breakfast at the accommodation. Holis Spa and Wellness Center can adapt to your food preferences - a typical Costa Rican breakfast consists of gallo pinto (rice and black beans) with eggs, sour cream, and plantains.
Still, their accommodation partners are happy to serve any vegetarian / vegan options or a more continental-style breakfast, i.e. toast and marmalade or oats and fruits.
Also, the retreat includes one meal per day at the famous Emilio’s Café or Pizzeria La Lambretta.
Emilio's Café
It is a restaurant and Italian wood oven pizzeria, located immediately to the left of Holis Wellness Center, with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Emilio's Cafe offers a great menu, with many healthy and delicious options, from a real New York rib-eye steak to the freshest fish, to original wood oven pizza and to vegetarian indu salads!
This is a popular spot for its welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, and ocean views. Offering a diverse menu with fresh, local ingredients, guests can enjoy breakfasts, gourmet lunches, and dinners, including pastries, salads, and seafood. With a relaxed ambiance, friendly service, and live music, it's a must-visit for locals and travelers seeking a memorable dining experience.
Pizzeria La Lambretta
Pizzeria La Lambretta in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, is a vibrant eatery offering authentic Italian cuisine. Known for its wood-fired pizzas crafted with fresh ingredients, the menu includes classic options like margherita and creative local toppings.
The inviting atmosphere and aroma of fresh pizza make it an ideal spot for casual meals with friends and family. La Lambretta is a favored destination for locals and visitors seeking a taste of Italy.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
Between the accommodations and Holis Wellness Center, retreat guests find multiple places to shop and eat during free time between the activities.
- Canopy and ziplining
- ATV tours
- Skydiving
- White water rafting
- Horseback riding
- Catamaran tours
- Wildlife watching
Spa treatments
Two 60-minute spa treatments of your choice (therapeutic massage, organic facial, body treatment, holistic therapy) are included in the price.
Additional spa and wellness treatments can be scheduled for extra cost. Among these are holistic therapy sessions, body treatments, massages, facials, mani- and pedicures, cupping therapy, and hydrogen therapy.
What's included
- Unlimited classes from Holis Spa and Wellness Center' regular class schedule
- 1 private class of your choice (Restorative, Yin, Vinyasa, Hatha, Power flow, Aerial, Barre)
- 2 60-minute spa treatments of your choice (therapeutic massage, organic facial, body treatment, holistic therapy) as well as a mini-facial as a welcome treat from all of the team at Holis
- 1 holistic session with Evelina
- 1-day tour to two beautiful waterfalls
- 1 surfing lesson (three hours) at Manuel Antonio's beach
- Tons of fun surrounded by nature and beautiful, positive people
- 5 nights accommodation at Ecotica Boutique Hotel with breakfast included
- 1 healthy meal each day at Holis Spa and Wellness Center's favorite: Emilio’s Cafe or Lambretta Pizzeria
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers (185 USD for two persons)
- Lunch
- Additional spa treatments
- Optional tours
- Insurance
- Mandatory 13% IVA
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Limón International Airport
138 km
Transfer not provided
Juan Santamaría International Airport
65 km
Transfer not provided
Quepos La Managua Airport
5 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
The nearest international airport is located in Costa Rica's capital, San Jose, the Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). This is a three-hour drive from Manuel Antonio or a 15-minute domestic flight to Quepos Airport (XQP).
The transfer is not included in the package and a private car to pick up from SJO is 185 USD for two people, while a domestic flight can range from 50 to 150 USD, depending on the season. Holis Wellness Center is always happy to help their retreat guests organize the transfer according to their preferences.
A second option to fly in internationally is vvia Liberia Airport (LIR). This, however, is a five to six-hour drive away from Manuel Antonio, and there are no direct domestic flights to Quepos available.
Arrival by bus
Direct public buses run six times a day from San Jose City to Manuel Antonio, and the fare is only 11 USD. Direct buses take three hours to get from San Jose to Manuel Antonio, while the regular ones take four hours.
The bus terminal is called Tracopa. You will need to take a taxi from the airport to the bus station. There are many bus stations in San Jose, so be sure to inform the taxi driver that you want to go to Transportes Tracopa near Plaza Viquez.
Arrival by shuttle
There are shuttle companies like Gray Line and Interbus. Consult their websites for up-to-date schedules. The fare is around 50 USD. Both companies will pick you up at most hotels in the San José area.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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