Top Yoga Retreats in Costa Rica to Unwind
June 28, 2023
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From lovely beaches to volcanic mountains and tropical rainforests, Costa Rica offers a wide variety of magnificent landscapes for a great yoga vacation.
No matter where you go, you’ll be surrounded by the fabulous scenery of this paradise on Earth and by the Costa Rican pura vida.
Its diverse terrain makes it ideal to practice tons of different activities that will inspire you to enjoy the moment and improve your wellbeing.
You can visit the huge waterfalls and mighty rivers, surf some of the best waves in the world, try zip-lining through cloud-covered rainforests, roam around the thick jungle, admire the power of several volcanoes, sit in a hammock under a palm tree or, of course, practice yoga feeling the fine sand between your toes!
Can’t wait to strike a few asanas here? Below, you’ll find some of the very best yoga retreats in Costa Rica!
Divine Touch Energy Healing and Yoga Retreat in Cahuita
- Price: From 1,599 USD per person for 7 days
- Location: Cahuita, Costa Rica
- Yoga Styles: Hatha, Kundalini, Yin, and Restorative
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey to unlock your full potential? Give yourself a much-needed break and rediscover harmony in the enchanting tropical paradise of Costa Rica's Caribbean coast.
Surrounded by beautiful secluded beaches, majestic waterfalls, and spectacular mountain peaks, this is a perfect location for a truly relaxing and rejuvenating retreat.
This 7-day Divine Touch Retreat offers a haven for seekers of holistic healing and inner tranquility. Led by expert practitioners, they’ll guide you through life-changing experiences by giving you the tools, space, and time to reconnect with yourself through daily yoga and meditation.
Your cozy accommodation is nestled between the Costa Rican rainforest and the Caribbean Sea, creating the ideal backdrop for your retreat. In your free time, relish the ocean's embrace, master the art of crafting delectable plant-based meals, or explore the Bribri waterfall.
This wholesome package includes three daily vegan and vegetarian meals crafted by a private chef. You’ll also be able to enjoy convenient airport transfers to/from Bocas del Toro International Airport (BOC), Limón International Airport (LIO), and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) free of charge.
Budget Yoga and Surf Adventure in Santa Teresa
- Price: From 2,250 USD per person for 10 days
- Location: Santa Teresa, Nicoya Peninsula
- Yoga Styles: Vinyasa, Hatha, Restorative, Ashtanga & Yin
Combine yoga and surfing for an unforgettable experience in Costa Rica!
This surf camp is located in Santa Teresa, which is a great choice for anyone who wants to learn how to surf while delving deeper into their yoga practice.
You may choose between a shared dorm, a private room with a shared bathroom, or a private room with a private bathroom. All rooms have AC and good Wi-Fi. You’ll be just 150m from Playa Santa Teresa, in a newly built hostel with a swimming pool. Restaurants, bars, and shops are within walking distance.
The package includes 8 yoga classes, 6 surf lessons, all the surf equipment needed, video analysis of your surfing, as well as fruits and water during classes.
Additionally, in your free time, you can also enjoy waterfalls, horseback riding, zip-lining, ATV tours, or hiking in the national parks. Or you can book (for an additional fee) a relaxing massage.
Relax and Breathe Yoga Retreat in El Castillo, Arenal
- Price: From 518 USD per person for 4 days
- Location: El Castillo
- Yoga Styles: Vinyasa & Yi
This retreat is the perfect opportunity to allow your mind and body to absorb the peace and beauty of the tropical rainforest while relaxing to the sounds of nature.
Designed to enhance your yoga practice, this getaway will also assist you in transforming your eating habits and changing your perspective on life.
You'll stay at a retreat in El Castillo, close to the Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal in Costa Rica. The accommodation offers private rooms with majestic views, access to an organic farm, a swimming pool, and a jungle spa.
The program includes yoga sessions, healthy organic meals, meditation, and the chance to enjoy massages, an organic mud detox, and hiking.
Additionally, you can indulge in exciting excursions such as permaculture farm tours and a cacao farm tour with a chocolate-making workshop. Immerse yourself in this raw and authentic Costa Rican experience, surrounded by the natural beauty of the rainforest.
>>READ MORE: The ultimate guide to Costa Rica’s best yoga destinations.
All-Inclusive Yoga and Surf Retreat in Guanacaste
- Price: From 2,586 USD per person for 7 days
- Location: Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Yoga Styles: Hatha
Want to explore your adventurous side? This retreat that takes place on the Marbella coastline offers the perfect opportunity to catch some waves, delve deeper into your yoga practice, improve your stamina, and rest inside and out.
You’ll be staying in a villa, nestled in nature, with no distractions. The villas are equipped with AC, TV, and Wi-Fi, and are en-suite. You’ll also have access to the swimming pool, garden, and bbq facilities.
On this retreat, you’ll enjoy five surf lessons and five yoga classes. The package also includes three daily meals and the airport transfer to/from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR).
If you want, in your free time, you can join additional activities such as cooking classes, horseback riding, visiting a national park, going on a volcano tour, snorkeling, and more.
Revitalize and Rejuvenate Yoga Retreat near Tamarindo, Guanacaste
- Price: From 981 USD per person for 6 days
- Location: Guanacaste
- Yoga Styles: Vinyasa
Enjoy the warm weather, beautiful views of the valley, and the spectacular on-site infinity pool. Nourish your body with international vegetarian dishes, relax, and deepen your yoga practice.
You’ll stay in lodges, built from local teak and include queen-size beds, AC, and a large deck to relax in a rocking chair.
This retreat includes two daily yoga classes, pranayama, meditation, and chakra balancing workshops. You’ll also enjoy three gourmet vegetarian meals daily, as well as diet and nutrition tips for living a healthy life.
During your free time, you can visit a volcano, go hiking, try horseback riding, and surf, among other many things to do.
Kindly book the flight to Liberia’s Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) airport as the transfer is also included.
200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Uvita
- Price: From 3,099 USD per person for 18 days
- Location: Uvita, Puntarenas
- Yoga Styles: Hatha, Iyengar, Kundalini, Vinyasa, Yin, Acro, Nidra, Ashtanga & Chair
Maybe you want to take your practice to the next level and become a yoga instructor. Well, Costa Rica is quite famous for its excellent training courses.
This one takes place in Uvita, a small and charming village located in southern Costa Rica close to the Marino Ballena National Park (Whale Marine Park).
During this training, you’ll learn yoga philosophy, anatomy and teaching methodology, lifestyle and ethics for yoga teachers and yoga sutras.
It includes daily asana and meditation practice, 16 nights of accommodation and 3 plant-based meals per day made with locally-sourced food and prepared by a private chef.
The program also includes some outdoor activities like eco-hikes, a visit to the Marino Ballena National Park beach, swimming in the river, meditation sessions, a visit to the Bamboo Forest and waterfall adventures.
The prerequisite for this course is to have at least one year of consistent and steady yoga practice. And the good news is that if you complete this training, you’ll be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
>>READ MORE: Why should you do your yoga teacher training in Costa Rica?
*All prices are valid at the time of publication and are not guaranteed. They are subject to change without notice.
*Cover image credit: GypSea Yoga School
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