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A week just for you. Perched on a Costa Rica hilltop that overlooks the Pacific Ocean and a three-mile-long white sand beach. Time to renew and rebalance in nature, and to return to your essential nature.
Sometimes in the midst of our busy lives, we lose touch with who we are, and “forget” to live in each precious moment. If you often feel that you are moving from task to task and never feeling as if you are truly present and fully living your life, then this retreat is for you. This week, you will rest and renew, explore inner and outer landscapes, spend time alone and in community, practice Yoga, and learn mindfulness tools you can use on a daily basis.
We will retreat to the inspirational and healing Blue Spirit, one of the foremost world-class Yoga and meditation retreat centers in Costa Rica. Blue Spirit offers and extraordinarily beautiful and natural setting for this week of connection and reflection. We chose this lush tropical setting for many reasons including its unique healing energies, spectacular yoga halls, fresh and organic cuisine, on site holistic spa, infinity saltwater pool and direct access to a quiet warm beach cove for swimming.
Delight your senses and immerse yourself in beauty. This unforgettable week will be a chance to rejuvenate and re-energize body, mind, and heart, and return home to yourself, and the ease and joy already within you.
During your week, you will have the opportunity to:
- Wake up each morning to the sound of the howler monkeys and an enchanting swim in the ocean
- Enjoy daily morning practices and afternoon workshops and meditations with your teacher
- Play on a pristine beach and swim in the warm waters of a friendly ocean cove
- Explore the natural jungle and ocean settings with eco-excursions
- Enjoy local organic food exquisitely prepared
- Select from accommodations ranging from simplicity to luxurious
A typical day may include:
7:30 – 8:00 Morning Meditation
8:00 – 9:00 Breakfast
10:30-12:00 Yoga Practice
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-4:30 Free time
4:30 – 6:00pm – Special Workshops on some afternoons
6:00-7:30 – Dinner
After dinner – Relax, Gather, Create, possible Yoga Nidra class
Please bring any art supplies that are not too much trouble to pack. We will set up an art space where we can cultivate and explore our creative expressions!
Extra exursions available through the center (extra fee) might include horse riding, waterfall hikes & surf lessons.
Blue Spirit takes care of all of the details regarding shuttle transfers between Blue Spirit and the different airports in Costa Rica. The two international airports in Costa Rica are: Liberia International Airport (LIR) and San Jose International Airport (SJO).
It is recommended to fly into Liberia, which has been recently expanded with increased numbers of flights from the US and Canada. Shuttle transfers from/to Liberia on Saturday’s (12-4pm and 7-8:30pm) for $60 per person each way. An alternative option is to take a 40-minute short domestic flight between San Jose and the Nosara airport (20 min. taxi from Blue Spirit). Shuttle rates are more expensive on day’s other than Saturday and from San Jose. Please CLICK HERE for those details and to reserve your shuttle or private taxi.
Please plan to arrive on Saturday (anytime … our first meal together will be dinner) and depart on Saturday. The last class will be Friday evening, and our last meal will be breakfast on the last Saturday. General check-in time for rooms is 4pm on the first Saturday, check-out is10am on the last Saturday. Luggage can be stored safely if you arrive early or depart late. There is a $29 departure tax payable at either San Jose or Liberia airport before exiting Costa Rica. This is often included with your flight.
ABOUT COSTA RICA
While it may seem remote, Costa Rica is easily accessible from the United States and Canada. Costa Rica has not only become known for its spectacular nature, bio-diversity, and ecological tourism, but also as a country whose values reflect many of the ideals embraced by those of us interested in world peace, environmental preservation, excellent education, and a high standard of health care. It is unique in Central America as it has the longest uninterrupted democracy, no standing army in more than 50 years, and a 95% literacy rate.
BLUE ZONE®
Blue Spirit lives in one of the world’s five Blue Zones®: Nosara, on the Nicoya Peninsula. Blue Zones® are recognized areas where people live the longest and report the highest levels of wellbeing.
ABOUT NOSARA
In the last 10-years Nosara has grown quietly into one of the hip holistic hot-spots on the planet. Nestled along the coast with 3 unspoiled stunning beaches protected as a turtle refuge – Playa Guiones, Playa Pelada, and Playa Nosara – this peaceful and vibrant international community of nature lovers, surfers, yogis, and families truly embraces the Costa Rican ‘Pura Vida’ lifestyle.
READ MORE ABOUT THE CENTER and FAQ's
Whether your tissues are holding some core tensions, or you’d like some sound advice on nutrition, wish to transform a painful relationship issue, or simply are in the mood to be pampered with a tropical body polish or a luscious facial treatment… all Blue Spirit body-workers, therapists, and counselors are highly qualified, excel in what they do, and enjoy being of service.
EXCURSIONS
There is so much you can enjoy when you are not in your class! Whether you stay on the premises for a free Salsa dance class, lounge at the saltwater infinity pool, or participate in a fire ritual on the beach in the evening, there are fabulous activities for guests who like to venture further. We offer: Horseback riding on the beach, surfing lessons, surf board rentals, canopy zip line tour, river kayaking, bird-watching tour, waterfall hike, stand up paddle surf, and turtle refuge tour.
Lisa, MBA, RYT-500, E-RYT-200, incorporates many yoga traditions into her practices. She has certifications in Hatha Yoga, Hatha Flow, Kundalini, and I-rest Yoga Nidra. She is especially interested in helping students find a yoga practice that really works for them, and she believes that yoga can provide more ease and comfort to all. She has seen the effects of a healthy lifestyle on her family as well and wants to share. Through classes, retreats, and workshops, Lisa loves helping people explore how to incorporate healthy habits into their daily lives in a fun and sustainable way.
Lisa recently released her first book, A Year of Mindful Wellness, in which she shares accessible practices and habits to weave mindfulness into your daily life.
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Ocean View Room
These luxury rooms have step-out balconies and beautiful ocean views. The rooms are tastefully furnished and provide the perfect space for 2 people. Each room has a king-sized bed or two twins, with a private bathroom with solar hot water and air conditioning.
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Double Occupancy: $2795 per person
Single Occupancy: $3595
Mountain View Room
These luxury rooms have step-out balconies and beautiful mountain views. The rooms are tastefully furnished and provide the perfect space for 2 people. Each room has a king-sized bed or two twins, with a private bathroom with solar hot water and air conditioning.
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Double Occupancy: $2695
Single Occupancy: $3395
Nature Suite
These suites are very cozy and situated on a hillside overlooking the lush vegetation. They have natural wood frame structures and private bathrooms with an outdoor shower overlooking the jungle. Each Suite has a king sized bed or two twins, a separate enclosed porch with a desk, solar hot water and air conditioning. The suites are a short walk up the hill to the main building.
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Double Occupancy: $2495 per person
Single Occupancy: $3195
Hermitage Room
The hermitage rooms provide privacy and elegance while being cozy and less expensive. Located in the main building, many of these rooms have partial views of the ocean or the mountains. They have either a Queen sized bed or 2 twin beds, private bathroom with solar hot water and AC.
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Double Occupancy: $2295 per person
Single Occupancy: $2695
Eco-Cottage
The cottages are situated in lush vegetation. They are simple and natural wood frame structures with screening for natural ventilation. Each cottage sleeps two people and has a private bathroom with ambient temperature water shower, or you can use our shared bathhouse with hot water showers. The Eco-cottages are situated below the main building and involve a short hike (50+ steps) up to get to the main building.
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Double Occupancy: $1995 per person
Single Occupancy: $2395
Platform Tent
Each tent has a queen-sized air mattress and is placed on a platform under a wooden roof for protection against the sun and rain. The tents are surrounded by nature and close to the shared bathhouse. All linen, pillow and towels are provided to guests.
Single Occupancy: $2095 – SOLD OUT
7 nights accommodations
Meals starting with dinner on evening 1
Use of property facilities, beach cove & pool
Classes and workshops with your teacher
Travel to Liberia, Costa Rica and to Blue Spirit Retreat Center (shuttles available)
Spa services and excursions, gratuities to center staff
After deposit is received, the remaining balance will be set up in equal monthly payments starting the following month through May 2023, unless an alternate payment plan is set up though One Yoga Global. Please contact info@oneyogaglobal.com if you need special timing on payments. All participants will be required to sign a liability waiver to participate on this trip.
We HIGHLY recommend that you consider purchasing Travel Insurance. Travel insurance companies like Travel Guard and Trawick offer policies that insure your investment in case you need to cancel (including “cancel for any reason” coverages), coverages for expenses incurred due to to weather & travel delays, personal property loss and emergency travel medical. Please review policies carefully to choose the coverage you need.
We recommend that you consider purchasing trip insurance to protect your investment. Trawick International and Travel Guard are two providers that we recommend. Please review policies carefully to ensure they provide the coverage you need.
