8 Day Pilates, Movement, and Mindset Reset Retreat in Costa Rica’s Nature
Pilates, Movement, and Mindset Reset Retreat in Costa Rica
Reconnect to your best self in Costa Rica with a peaceful, nature-immersed retreat designed to reset your body, mind, and spirit. Each day includes Pilates, movement therapy, and mindset coaching to support deep transformation. Nourishing plant-based meals fuel vitality and well-being, all within a lush, natural setting. Step away from the stress of daily life and return home feeling lighter, stronger, and deeply renewed - for life.
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Highlights
- Daily Pilates and movement therapy sessions for body alignment
- Guided breathwork and mindset coaching to calm the mind
- Nourishing, anti-inflammatory plant-based meals
- Peaceful, nature-immersed retreat setting in Costa Rica
- Small group size for personalized attention and support
- Tools and practices you can integrate into daily life after
- Alcohol-free, smoke-free environment for true restoration
- 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (US$ 239 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Shopping
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
Accommodations offer a blend of comfort, simplicity, and connection to nature, with options for private or shared rooms crafted from natural materials. Thoughtfully designed to promote peace and rest, each space is surrounded by tropical gardens and the calming sounds of the jungle. Clean, minimalist interiors with comfortable bedding ensure deep, restorative sleep. Whether seeking solitude or a sense of community, each room provides the perfect balance of privacy and connection to the natural world, so you can wake up refreshed and step into the vibrant green surroundings each morning.
Program
A typical day at Pandanus Retreats
- Morning guided Pilates and mindful movement session
- Nourishing plant-based breakfast to energize your day
- Midday workshops on breathwork, mindset, or personal growth
- Free time for rest, journaling, nature walks, or quiet reflection
- Light, nutritious lunch focused on anti-inflammatory ingredients
- Afternoon mobility or alignment session tailored to your needs
- Evening group meditation or restorative breathwork practice
Each day is carefully designed to balance structure with space, ensuring you feel supported yet free to follow your own rhythm. By the end of your stay, you’ll leave feeling lighter, stronger, and equipped with tools for lasting transformation
Included excursions
- Excursion to La Fortuna, shopping and sightseeing, coffee and chocolate plantation visit
- Waterfall hike and Butterfly Garden
- Excursion to free-living iguanas
- Hot springs spa experience in the jungle incl. 1 cocktail
Instructors
Ilona Hefty
Over 35 years of teaching jazz dance, yoga, and Pilates, and owner of a Pilates Studio in Zug / Switzerland, in addition to being a second generation Pilates Master, Ilona Hefty is certified by Lolita San Miguel, a Pilates Elder who is one of the only two people certified by Joseph Pilates. Also a teacher trainer for Peak Pilates USA, Ilona has taught many other people to become fully comprehensive Pilates instructors. Over the years Ilona has trained with many excellent experienced teachers including Clare Dunphi, Kati Ross Nash, Pamela Garcia, Brett Howard, and many more.
Retreat location
Experience Costa Rica’s untouched natural beauty in a peaceful, high-vibration setting far from the noise of city life. Surrounded by lush jungle and abundant wildlife, this retreat offers the perfect escape into nature. Located near local hiking trails, waterfalls, and crystal-clear rivers, it invites full immersion in the landscape. Wake up to the sounds of nature and fall asleep under a canopy of stars, embraced by the serenity of the wild.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
At the community, they cultivate their own organic vegetables and fruits, lovingly prepared with tradition and diversity for your enjoyment during your retreat.
Begin your day with an invigorating smoothie crafted from our fresh organic produce, designed to awaken your energy. Following this, indulge in a hearty vegetarian-vegan buffet featuring homemade bread, aromatic coffee, wholesome muesli, and a variety of fruits to satisfy your appetite. As the afternoon unfolds, delight in fresh vegetable dips, vibrant salads, and sun-ripened fruits for a light snack. In the evening, savor a delectable meal prepared by the talented chef, join Pandanus in a cooking session, or explore a charming local restaurant nearby.
By indulging in healthy, sun-kissed foods, you will experience a profound cleansing and nourishing effect on your body from within. Should you wish, Pandanus offer specialized support for effective intestinal cleansing, further enhancing your wellness journey throughout your retreat.
Through the power of wholesome nourishment, they aim to cleanse and revitalize your body from the inside out, helping you embrace a vibrant and balanced lifestyle.
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
Things to do (optional)
- The Detox Program (150 to 190 USD)
- Horse or quad tour
- Excursion to the suspension bridges
- Hike to the waterfalls of El Toro
- Massage
- Personal training
Spa treatments
A hot springs spa experience in the jungle is included.
What's included
- Daily silent mindfulness walk
- Daily Pilates / yoga training (minimum 11 hours per week)
- Workshop “Success formula” / Developing your goals / “New goals”
- Excursion to La Fortuna, shopping and city tour, coffee and chocolate plantation visit
- Excursion to free-living iguanas
- Hot thermal spa experience in the jungle, including 1 cocktail
- Cooking course “typical Costa Rican food” with a professional chef
- 7 nights accommodation/board (no alcoholic drinks)
- Airport transfer
What's not included
- You can customize your stay according to your wishes to make it unforgettable
- All alcoholic beverages and drinks/snacks consumed personally during excursions or at restaurants
- The detox program
- The Face Yoga program
- Massage, craniosacral therapy
- Personal training or duet classes
- Horse or quad tour
- Excursion to the suspension bridges
- Hike to the El Toro waterfalls
- Other massages
- Personal training
- Air tickets
- Tips
- Travel insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
125 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 239 per person
Juan Santamaría International Airport
52 km
Transfer included
Arrival by car
You can drive to the finca with a normal car, as the road is paved up to the gate. On the grounds, however, the gravel road is easily passable even without a 4x4. This retreat is located in Lot 5.
Arrival by bus
There is a bus connection from Ciudad Quesada 3 times a day to the doorstep, terminating at San Ramon School. There is the entrance to the Finca FE. The retreat centre "Pandanus" Oasis is located on the finca.
Cancellation Policy
- 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 30 days before arrival.
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