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Shambala is a yoga retreat center in Costa Rica within walking distance of the pristine Playa Ostional.
Isabelle loves sharing the spirit of yoga and teaching about the chakras. Following the teachings of her Himalayan guru Naveen Ji who trained her in an ancient practice Kundalini yoga that combines powerful breathwork, tantra, and mantras, she is now sharing it with the world.
Delia Lebron
from United States, January 2025
"Highly recommended "
Everything. It was truly a wonderful experience: the yoga, the horseback riding, the additional activities, the community created, and the attentiveness,hospitality and caring provided by Isabelle and Elena touched one’s heart. ❤️
Rebekah Moss
from United States, July 2024
"Book this retreat! "
My first retreat experience at this Costa Rican haven was nothing short of transformative! From the moment I arrived, the location, food, yoga, breathwork, and surfing surpassed all my expectations. I embarked on this journey seeking healing and soul rejuvenation, and I left feeling completely renewed.
I didn’t fully realize how much I needed this retreat until I was immersed in the experience. Isabelle’s guidance in both breathwork and yoga was exceptional—her warmth and expertise made every session truly special. Her kindness and spirit added a profound depth to the experience.
The retreat was not just about the activities but also about the incredible people I met along the way. The delicious, nourishing food and the genuine connections I made contributed to a life-changing adventure. I would return to this retreat in a heartbeat and highly recommend it to anyone seeking a deeply fulfilling and rejuvenating experience.
Summer Farley
from United States, June 2024
"Must go to Shambala "
My time at Shambala was the best I could have ever expected. The retreat has so much involved and it provides a safe and positive space to process many emotions. Take the chance and go spend some time. The accommodations are lovely with beautiful spaces to relax and the most delicious foods.
Alena Peroutka
from Canada, June 2024
"Beautiful location,wonderful profry"
The beautiful location , interesting program and excellent food were really outstanding. The hosts and staff are friendly, you feel welcomed. Excellent retreat!
Maria Sniehirova
from United States, March 2024
"You must visit this magic place!"
It is kind of paradise! Thank u a lot!!!!! ✨
Nicole Kmitta
from Germany, February 2024
"Wahnsinnig tolles Yoga & Reitretreat !"
Das Yoga &Reitretreat war super! Die Gastgeber Elena und Isabelle (Mutter &Tochter sind Herzmenschen und organisieren alles.
Das Yoga Shambala ist wunderschön und die Yoga Stunden aussergewöhnlich. Die Pferde waren sehr gesund und gut zum reiten. Tolle Ausritte durch den Djungel und am Strand.
Das Essen war hervorragend:).
Frank Wiggins
from United States, February 2024
The entire week was fantastic. It surpass my expectations. The group was great. Isabella was incredible.
Her energy is unbelievable. I am looking Forward to another retreat with her. I hop ot will be very soon. I am going to miss her and her mother. Frank
Julia Guerrini
from United States, February 2024
"Most incredible experience "
I had the most incredible experience at the Shambhala Retreat in Nosara because of the love of Isabelle, her mother and the entire all team of Shambhala. The setting was stunning, to see the ocean and hear the waves crashing on the shoreline while learning to calm your nervous system, healing and energizing it though various practices that were all so mindfully picked was so special! Isabelle is so gifted spiritually and has deep knowledge of many different practices and is an expert in inner work. I have been blessed to have met many talented “magical” people and she is one of those very special people. She really wants you to have a good time, ensure your needs are met and she is also super cool. It’s not work, it her mission and her passion. She spend quality time with us, singing and sharing her life with us.
The beach is just minutes away, the location is so convenient because it’s in the middle of nature but also just minutes away from Nosara, a super cute town with amazing restaurants, shops and more gorgeous beach. The beach is a turtle nesting beach with black fine sand. It’s incredible beautiful with many turtles laying eggs, birds and some very friendly dogs as well. The people of Costa Rica are so special, they live a Pura Vida life. ❤️ Junior who prepared our food with so much love created the most tasty foods, fresh vegetables, fresh fish, eggs, everything was so so yummy. Every meal breakfast, lunch and dinner was superb!
Aude Vignola-mir
from Canada, December 2023
"Retraite de rêve "
Magnifique accueil dans un endroit paradisiaque. Isabelle, sa maman et son équipe sont plein d'attention et d'amour. La quantité -et la qualité- des voyageurs permet une belle complicité. On s'y sent en sécurité, en paix et encouragés dans nos options de séjour ! Je recommande sans hésiter !
Anonymous
from United States, December 2023
"Exceeded my expectations in every way"
It’s difficult to put into words just how special Isabelle, Elena and their magical Shambhala are. Isabelle brings extensive knowledge, rigor and compassion to her instruction — and she is a fantastic connector and organizer, providing retreaters with a meaningful and authentic experience. The property is naturally beautiful and charming, complete with a resident cat and dog! The chef was phenomenal and accommodated my dietary restrictions with incredible ease and care. I can’t wait to come back!
Tara Wilson
from United States, December 2023
"Dynamic retreat for full exploration of self"
This retreat had wonderful hosts Isabelle and her mother Elena with major goddess energy; attentive, healing, truly kind. We participated in a range of transcendental breathwork meditations, adventurous and beautiful eco tourism excursions around Nosara, and ate delicious, healthy, fresh meals from the kitchen staff; all friendly, warm and amazing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Anonymous
from United States, August 2023
"Transformational"
When my friends and family asked me how my trip was, the only word that came to mind is transformational. Isabelle is an extraordinarily kind and knowledgeable instructor. She created a beautiful safe and sacred space for healing. The daily breathwork was a game changer for me. I cleared out stagnant energy and felt like someone had pressed the reset button on my nervous system. The location and facility was beautiful, with the most gorgeous views.
The food was incredible - local, flavorful and made with boundless love. Thank you, Angel for literally pouring your heart into those meals and nourishing us from the inside out.
Love you all and can't wait to return.
Gennarose Pope
from United States, June 2023
"Genuinely magical"
Based on the description and the reviews, my expectation was that this retreat was going to be good, but the reality absolutely blew those expectations out of the water.
If I had to describe the experience in one word, I'd be torn between two: magic, and love. And the magic comes from the love - the genuine loving care Isabelle and Elena (and the chef, Junior, whose food is absolutely world class and some of the best I've ever eaten in my life; and basically anyone who was remotely associated with Shambhala) was unmatched.
They anticipated every need and then some. They provided the perfect experience: from the beautiful Harmonia casita I stayed in, to the masterful and transformative yoga and breathwork classes and ceremonies held in the Shala, to the astonishingly delicious and soul-nourishing food, to the flow of our days.
As I did the horse retreat, the horses we rode were beautifully kept and clearly loved, and Isa guided not only a majority of our yoga classes, but all of our horseback excursions as well. With her background as an international class jumper and her enormous love for the animals, she led us through local neighborhoods and dense jungle pathways and galloped with us on beaches.
I'm running out of characters for this review. I could say a million more things, but to summarize, this is a once in a lifetime experience that I could not recommend more. I am so, so grateful, and will always hold this experience close to my heart.
Peter Skinner
from United States, June 2023
"Great experience in jungle, beach, and fine company "
Atmosphere in the resort was fantastic. Plenty to do - horse riding, yoga, beach trips etc. Well worth the cost. Staff there were great.
Peter
Katarina Belisle
from Canada, April 2023
"Life changing "
Isabelle is the most beautiful person I have ever met inside and out. Thank you for introducing me to amazing humans and to a whole new world of opportunities and possibilities.
This has been my favorite "trip" of my life. Everyone in our little group came in with an open mind and the same mindset, and we became a little family for a week.
This retreat brought my spirituality and practice to another level. You will experience the best Kundalini yoga given from the best teachers. Even if you think you know yoga and meditation, you will learn a lot from others.
The food was fresh, local, sustaining, just amazing, and made with utmost care.
The location was perfect and something out of a dream like an enchanted forest.
The retreat was incredibly fairly priced for what it offered: connection, love, amazing food, a walk and view away from the ocean, car rides, horse back riding, surf, tarot, anything your mind can imagine and dream of.
I have made friends for life and learned so much in such a short period of time and for this I am eternally grateful and hope we cross path again. Thank you for sharing a part of your little family and piece of heaven Isa.
Bisoux!!!
Celine Bannwarth
from France, March 2023
"Une expérience inoubliable"
Ce séjour était merveilleux! Le cadre est sublime, une réelle connexion à la nature, les cours de yoga et de breathwork sont au top.. tout est minutieusement bien organisé! Isabelle et sa maman sont 2 personnes incroyablement bienveillantes et généreuses. Si vous souhaitez déconnecter, être en contacte avec la jungle, l’océan, les animaux et prendre soin de vous, vous êtes au bon endroit ! Sans oublier les repas qui étaient incroyables! Bref une expérience à vivre absolument !
Kimberley Rogers
from Canada, January 2023
"Beyond what I Imagined!!!"
The location had the most incredible view! Yoga in a chalet over looking the ocean…. What’s to complain about!!!!!!
And the Chef-Junior!! Well OMG. You would think a plant based GF & DF menu a person would lose some lbs. but NOPE!! Food was so delicious most meals required seconds!!!!!
Maude Sichet
from France, January 2023
"Une renaissance exceptionnelle"
Tout était idyllique... L'organisation d'Isabelle est sans faille ; des transferts de l'aéroport de san José ou Nosara, à l'hébergement, aux cours de yoga diversifiés, l'emplacement extraordinaire, les repas incroyables de Junior, et j'en passe...
La cérémonie du chocolat pour la dernière soirée, un vrai cadeau ! 🤩
Merci pour tout c'était merveilleux... à ne rater sous aucun prétexte, je suis ressourcée comme jamais ! 😻
Tanya Ward
from Canada, August 2022
"The best yoga retreat I have attended!"
This retreat was more than I expected and would highly recommend it. The yoga and breath-work sessions combined have enhanced my practice. But more than that, my experiences through the process have offered me some very important personal insights.
Isabelle was a wonderful skilled compassionate instructor and went above and beyond to make sure we all had a great experience.
I highly recommend this retreat.
Grant Munro
from Guatemala, August 2022
"If you're considering this retreat, just book it."
The whole experience of the retreat was great. There was a great balance between activity and rest/reflection/integration. Isabelle allowed the structure of the week to be fluid and catered to what everyone needed while going through their healing process. The kundalini yoga Isabelle taught was well explained and structured to the point that I've been able to continue and enjoy the process since leaving - always a bonus to have something tangible to be able to take away and add easily in to your every day practice. We had 2 sessions of Elemental Rhythm breathwork which was profound for all of us. Surf lessons with Maria were progressive and focused on different aspects of surfing through the course of the week and I definitely feel I've improved technically and with confidence in the water. Food and accomodation were all also fantastic. The week really delivered exactly what is/was described but to a level much greater than expected. Thank you Isabelle and the rest of the guys I shared the week with!
William Moreno
from United States, July 2022
"Shambhala is a hidden gem 💛"
Everything exceeded my expectations tbh. Loved the location, the nature surrounding the grounds, the daily activities, but most of all the people I met. Isa (the host) has such beautiful energy and is a pretty darn badass yoga teacher imo. I thoroughly enjoyed how tropical and chill the whole vibe is for the whole week. The food is wow amazing. And last but not least Isa’s dog Arcos and cat Nes Nes are like wise little beings that help you get grounded and bring the whole thing together. Loved every minute of it and can’t wait to visit again. Highly, highly recommended.
Alyssa Scalf
from United States, July 2022
"Life changing "
First of all I booked this retreat hoping for some clarity and some peace. Got that and more. Everything was amazing and I’m not typically a review type of person. I just couldn’t help myself because I honestly had an amazing trip. Exactly what I needed.
Rachel Hardie
from United States, June 2022
"Beautiful Journey"
Absolutely life-changing. Through Kevin the chef, Isabelle the yoga teacher and her amazing mom Elena you'll learn a wealth of knowledge to take with you the rest of your life, and be able to connect with your spirituality at another level. I'll be back for sure!
Linda Kinnear
from United States, May 2022
Isabelle and her mother are amazing hosts and Isabelle is a great yoga instructor! It is a beautiful and peaceful place to be and I can’t wait to go back I highly recommend!❤️❤️
Val Ritter
from United States, March 2022
"So grateful I found this place ! Can’t wait to go back !"
I feel so lucky I came across this retreat. It was my first ever and I couldn’t expect more from organizers . My room was super cute with comfy mattress and everything you might need. Lots of areas outside to chill watching the waves . The nearest beach that you can walk to is super cool and with almost no people. Food was super Delicious and healthy I wasn’t ever hungry.
I was able to get variety of activities from horseback riding to great massages ,acupuncture we also did life changing breath work class and got lucky to experience their fire ceremony. Also they can get you some great healers to come by if you want . Love how flexible they are . They also took us to their favorite places to go swimming and eat .. especially Luna food was amazing. So I highly recommend it and I know I will be back soon for more . And if you never tried magical Kandulini yoga this would be a perfect place or if you want to continue your practice. Isabelle is very knowledgeable about a lot of practices and gifted ) great place of you looking for transformational experiences and balance and changes.
Louise Sundström
from Sweden, March 2022
"Magic athmosphere, great yoga and amazing riding "
The place, Shamhala, is pictoresque, tranquil place with a magic athmosphere. The week program was perfectly balanced with yoga, workshops, ceremonies, beach visits and horseback riding and turtle spotting. Creative and fun Vegan/vegetarian food. The owners are the most loving and caring people. Loved the week!
Daniel Schweitzer
from Luxembourg, December 2021
"Wonderful experience, only good vibes, familiar atmosphere!"
Despite of the fact that it was Isabelle's first yoga retreat, all of us 3 participants had a really amazing week, we felt so blessed to be there. The Kundalini yoga sessions were a wonderful start of the day, and with breakfast, lunch and dinner included at the outdoor kitchen we felt like a family after a few days, also Isabelle's mother Elena was so kind to everyone and always asked if we missed nothing, be it food, drinks or for example she offered me to wash my clothes. For me as e vegan I was very happy, as the whole retreat was vegetarian, and except of some eggs for breakfast or some cheese everything was vegan, and they made extra portions without cheese for me :) My casita was cute and comfortable, I had everything I needed for the week in one big lovely room. Isabelle has good connections to very interesting people in Nosara and so we could try Acupuncture, participate in a special breathing session, a deep tissue massage, everything at her place. Tony the surf teacher is really cool guy, and he knows on what to focus to improve your surfing. I also really liked the dog Arkos and the leopard-cat Nelson, miss them already! The location Ostional is a small village, but it has a beautiful beach with turtles coming to lay there eggs and you can see a lot of birds there, you can also swim there or even surf. Also, Isabelle offered us to visit some nice places together with them, we had interesting trips and talks all the time, and were a bit sad when the week was over.
Cote Andree
from Canada, December 2021
Le lieux est magnifique. J'ai été vraiment bien accueillie et la propriétaire ainsi que Shambala notre professeir de yoga ont vraiment tout fait pour rendre mon séjour agréable. Merci a vous deux.
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