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Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica
This 8-day retreat offers a unique approach to self-discovery by exploring the layers of energy that make up every human being, known as koshas in Sanskrit. Through daily high-quality yoga practice, participants will delve deeper into each kosha, starting from the outer layer and moving toward consciousness being. Along the way, introspective questions will be explored, such as how to express oneself with equanimity and clarity, where coping strategies come from, and why people do what they do.
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Highlights
- Two-hour morning and evening yoga classes
- Moving meditation classes
- Yoga Nidra and yoga class on the river or beach
- Jaguar rescue tour
- 7 nights accommodation
- 7 vegetarian dinners
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Limón International Airport (US$ 100 per person)
Accommodation
Kindred Spirits Jungle Lodge is nestled in the jungle. The large open air terrace with its living and dining area looking out into the jungle, surrounded by giants trees, make one feel you are living in a treehouse. The rooms are closed, large and spacious, with all the comforts of fan, a/c, deep mattresses, quality linens, private bathrooms and tiled floors. A big kitchen is available with all the appliances.
Program
Relax and recalibrate in the permaculture horse farm, nestled in the Caribbean jungle of Costa Rica. Here we’ve developed a way of life centered around the great study of Yoga, the wisdom of horses, the observation of nature, and female energy. The programs are based on years of collective experience, studies, and observations by women who’ve come together as kindred spirits. Kindred Spirits are led and hosted by Terry Newton, and this retreat is crafted by Enrica Andreeto and Priya Nath Camargo.
The program
A journey through the Koshas. A yoga retreat that carries you from the outside towards your inner being
During those phases of life when you question yourself, you usually observe your lives from the inside out, but what if you’d start looking from outside in?
When you start form the outer layer you are able to see the exact situation, you’re in and it’s easier to see reality for what is and to recognize what you really need.
Every human being is made of layers, called koshas in Sanskrit. Every layer represents subtler degrees of energy, every layer will bring you closer to who you are.
The daily high-quality yoga practice focuses on one particular kosha. It’s an 8-day journey moving through each layer, going from primordial being to conscious being. Over the week you’ll be able to go deeper on introspective questions like:
- How can you express yourself with equanimity and clarity?
- Where does your coping strategy show up in life and where does it come from?
- Why do you do what you do?
This is the most important question if you want to find out your motives and beliefs and create the best version of yourself. The answer to this question represents your life’s values, principles, and goals.
During the retreat Enrica will teach the yoga Nidra and the moving meditation and be in charge of logistics.
Over the weekly intensive yoga course, each layer will teach you the necessary freedom to ignite profound change and the wisdom to remember who you really are.
Schedule
Saturday July 15th
- Arrival in the afternoon between 14:00 to 19:00
- 17:30 Yoga Nidra to ground yourself
- 19:00 Evening welcome dinner
Sunday July 16th
Annamaya Kosha - The physical layer
- 08:00 - 09:00 Yoga to recognize our physical strength (Vinyasa Yoga)
- 1 pm lunch
- 17:00 - 19:00 Restorative yoga/Pranayama/Meditation
Monday July 17th
Pranamaya Kosha - The energy layer
- 08:00 - 09:00 Yoga to develop inner strength (bhandas)
- 10:30 Stand up paddle on river
- 17:00 - 19:00 Restorative yoga/Pranayama/Meditation
- 19:00 Dinner
Tuesday July 18th
Manomaya Kosha - The psychic layer
- 08:00 - 09:00 Yoga to strengthen the power centres (chakras)
- 17:00 - 19:00 Moving meditation
- 19:00 Dinner
Wednesday July 19th
Vijñanamaya Kosha - The intellectual layer
- 08:00 - 09:00 Yoga to increase intellectual projections (inversions)
- 17:30 - 18:00 Restorative Yoga/Pranayama/Meditation
- 19:00 Dinner
Thursday July 20th
Anandamaya Kosha - The bliss layer
- 08:00 - 09:00 Hatha Krama Yoga (universal order and sequence)
- 11:30 Jaguar rescue center guided tour
- 17:30 - 18:00 Restorative Yoga/Pranayama/Meditation
- 19:00 Dinner
Friday July 21st
Atmamaya Kosha - The self layer
- 08:00 - 09:00 Yoga to deepen your intention and discover your power (Backbends)
- 17:30 - 18:00 Restorative Yoga/Pranayama/Meditation and closing ceremony
- 19:00 Dinner
Saturday July 22nd
- Check out before midday
Included excursions
There is one jaguar rescue tour included in the price.
Instructors
Enrica Andretto
After quitting her career in advertising, Enrica went on a spiritual quest where she found yoga and its powerful transformative tools. After training in India and Spain, she has offered her yoga classes in Dubai for many years. She then found a way to merge her passion for horses with her spiritual yogic calling when she landed in Costa Rica to become an equine yoga teacher under Terry Newton. Completely fascinated by the healing abilities of horses, she also studied to become a Horse Guided Empowerment Coach under Christina Marz.
Priya
Priya Nath is registered in the Yoga Alliance - United States as E-RYT 500 and YACEP to grant continuing studies and certifications for teachers internationally.
Retreat location
Kindred Spirits is located in the jungle on a mountaintop where the giant Macaws, Howler Monkeys, parrots, and toucans live. Only a short walk down the jungle road to the beautiful beaches of Cocles and turquoise waters of the Caribbean side. A complete experience of living in the jungle and enjoying the Caribbean beaches, with the wide variety of wild animals and fauna. Secluded and quiet, yet close to the little Reggae town of Puerto Viejo with its wide variety of restaurants, beach life, and surfers.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
The evening meals are prepared by Chef Alexia, dedicated to healthy eating and nourishing the body, mind, and soul. Organic products from local farmers and Kindred Spirits farm, provide a fresh array of vegetables, fruits, herbs, spices, and teas. Each meal is balanced nutritionally, for digestion and well-being as well as for the delight of the palette.
The following meals are included:
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
Things to do (optional)
- Mindfulness meditation with horses
- Chakra balancing with horses
- Yoga with horses
- Sound therapy with horses
- Medicinal plant tour
- Swim with horses on beach
- Equine-assisted coaching sessions
- Acro yoga
- Surfing
- Guided hike to waterfalls
- Organic chocolate farm tour
- Macaw release center
- Snorkeling on coral reef
- Botanical gardens
- Bikes, kayaks, and paddle boats for rent
What's included
- 6x 2 hr morning yoga classes
- 5x 2 hr evening yoga classes
- 1x Moving meditation session
- 1x Yoga Nidra
- 1x Jaguar rescue tour
- 1x Yoga class on river or beach
- 7 nights accommodation
- 7 vegetarian dinners
- Use of yoga deck
What's not included
- Airfare
- Transportation
- Breakfast and lunch
- All extra tours and activities
- Laundry
- Daily housekeeping
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Limón International Airport
49 km
Transfer not provided
Juan Santamaría International Airport
167 km
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 15% 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.
