JOURNEY into the BLISS WAVE
YOGA RETREAT
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Saturday, June 18 - June 25th, 2011
"Enjoy waves of movement arising from
your body and within nature as the very essence of the universe ~ then with peace of mind, become one with this divinity."
~ Vijnana Bhairava Tantra
Relax and take a deep breath in as you fall into a sweet surrender while surrounded by sun, sea, sand, surf,
exotic birds, howler monkeys, and the most amazing sunsets.
Join us for a week of healthy living in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica! The natural beauty of Costa Rica inspires peace
and a fresh perspective in a fast-paced world. Clean mountain and forest air, sharing the surroundings with plenty of wildlife
and a gentle pace all come together here to offer the opportunity to really experience your yoga practice and true nature.
You know that feeling you have after a yoga class, where your mind clutter has been temporarily cleared? Multiply that tenfold
and you will get a taste of what we intend to offer you. This retreat is an amazing opportunity to explore two traditions
that compliment and enhance one another. Daily yoga classes focus on balance and strength while counterbalancing key areas
and cultivating the mindfulness & embodiment needed to successfully and safely negotiate the waves of life. Yoga and surf
share a deep respect for Mother Nature and together offer the confidence and grace to fluidly ride life’s big waves.
Daily classes will be a combination of active Prana Vinyasa Flows in the morning and Restorative/Yin classes in the evenings..
This
is truly a vacation with yoga included. While yoga is a personal practice that draws us inward to explore our inner self,
the world in all of its richness can be the perfect teacher for a deeper understanding of ourselves. Hiking through the rainforests
will ground us in the abundance of life that is within us and all around us. Practicing near the ocean’s tides will
remind us of the ebbs and flows that we must ride out in life. Viewing trees that have graced this earth for thousands of
years will inspire sturdiness in our own limbs. Enjoying the greatness that this world has to offer will bring us space to
let go, and welcome in new experiences to our lives.
DETAILS:
Plan to arrive
Saturday afternoon or evening and depart the following Saturday morning. Upon arrival you will have plenty of time to settle
in and explore your surroundings. We will begin with our first group dinner together on saturday evening at 6:30pm.
Retreat
includes:
7 nights in our beautiful beachfront resort
Daily yoga classes, active Prana Vinyasa and restorative/yin, partner, meditation & pranayama
Daily Breakfast
6 group dinners (mostly vegetarian with occasional fish)
Wednesday will be a full day off to sleep in, explore the towns, or go on a daylong excursion.
No dinner on Wednesday night. Check out some of the amazing restaurants around town while visiting. Sample Itinerary (this is only a sample schedule, may change)
8:30am Yoga
9:30am Breakfast
FREE TIME - lounge, explore,
read, meditate, play in the waves
4:30pm Yoga
6:30pm Dinner
Evening activities of dancing, beach bonfire, relax by the pool, stargazing on the beach
***Not included in pricing***
- Airfare to San Jose
- Transfers
or airfare from San Jose to Tambor
- Alcoholic beverages
- Specialty
smoothies, coffees or drinks
- Tours, massages and other outside activities
- Gratuities for wait staff and housekeeping
Descriptions of Villas/Bungalows
& Cost: $1595.00 pp - double occupancy per room Oceanfront
Villa: 2 story, 2 bedrooms (1 king & 2 singles, or 2 kings), 2 bathrooms, sunken granite tub in garden bathroom or outdoor
shower, a/c in bedrooms, large kitchen, living room and beautiful decks and terraces.
$1495.00 pp - double occ. per room
Ocean View/Pool Side Villas: 2 story, 2 bedrooms (1 king & 2 singles), 2
bathrooms, sunken granite tub in garden bathroom, a/c in bedrooms, deck and terrace. $1595.00 pp - double occ. or $2200.00 private/single occ. Oceanfront Bungalow (1 unit): Queen bed, fans, small living room w/ single sofa bed, garden bathroom and large decks
Ocean view Bungalow (1unit): queen bed, small living space w/ single sofa bed, fans
and large deck. Garden view Bungalow(1 unit) : queen bed, small kitchen, optional
sofa bed, fans and large deck.
Yoga Shala:
Our spacious yoga shala is open on three sides
to allow in the sea breeze and ocean song. Built with beautiful Teak floors, high bamboo ceilings and antique Javanese doors
this fully-equipped, sacred space is unforgettable. This is one of Costa Rica’s largest and most inspiring studios.
Full with yoga mats, blocks and blankets.
Meditation
Hideaways: find your own secret spot in the middle of the jungle, out by the rocks
on the sea, in the shala, under a palapa by the ocean…
Transportation:
To get to Santa Teresa you may fly into the capital of Costa Rica, San Jose
(airport code SJO) from there, either a connecting flight to Tambor or overland shuttle. A short flight from SJO to Tambor
will be the quickest route as the land travel is long and roads are rough.
Adventure options:
*Night life in Montezuma provides
adventure nightly… (Free)
*Hike to a spectacular Costa Rican waterfall (free)
*Ride a zip line through the
rain-forest canopy with breathtaking view of the tropical forest and ocean.
*Boat trip to Tortuga Island for snorkeling
and a Barbeque fish bake
*Hike through Cabo Blanco National Park
*ATV rentals/tours ($50 1/2 day)
*Horseback riding along the beaches
($45 for 2 hours)
*Simply relax and indulge, have a massage in your villa on your balcony or by the sea under the palms ($75hr.)
Past retreat participants:
Angel Darling, I have a yoga vacation afterglow. The trip was perfect.Thank
you for all your hard work planning and doing the research to find such a wonderful spot. You’re the best. L
What a great trip that was... thank you for making it all happen. M.E.
Hi Angel, Thank you so much for
everything. I really had such a great time with everyone in Costa Rica. It has really helped me get into a habit of
doing yoga....all kinds. I go almost very day now. I need it. Stay in touch. love, c
Amazing trip, thank you so
much for sharing this adventure. The yoga was truly nourishing while challenging me to explore deeper, the food was exceptional
and the company could not have been better! Thank you for being you! with love, D
