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Feb 23

Spring Awakening in Costa Rica

February 23 - March 1

$1980 – $2280

 

Join Jennifer Gray and Jennifer Golden, co-owners of The Yoga Center Retreat, in the lush tropics of Costa Rica! Reconnect with nature after a long winter, and renew the body, mind and spirit at the Vida Asana School of Yoga & Eco-Retreat Center.

Located between the jungle and the world-famous beaches of Playa Hermosa, the Vida Asana School of Yoga and Eco-Retreat Center provides easy access to activities, excursions, restaurants and shopping, yet offers a peaceful jungle setting to relax and restore. In addition to daily yoga and meditation, you will be able to soak in the sun at the pool or bike 5 minutes to the beach. A 60 minute deep-tissue massage is included and there will be many opportunities for group or solo excursions, including hiking tours, stand-up paddleboarding, ziplining and horseback riding.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • 6 nights lodging
  • Daily morning & evening yoga in the open-air jungle yoga shala (mats, blocks, straps and bolsters provided)
  • Daily afternoon workshop
  • 3 vegetarian-based meals per day
  • 60-minute deep tissue massage
  • Welcome refreshments and light snack upon arrival
  • A sangria welcome reception
  • A healing cacao closing ceremony
  • Swag bag
  • Group shuttle from the airport (SJO) on the first day and to the airport the last day of the retreat

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES

  • Soul Reading with Jennifer Gray: $150
  • 1/2-day jungle tour of Rainmaker Park: $70
  • Full day tour of Manuel Antonio National Park: $80
  • Surfing lesson: $60
  • SUP lesson: $65
  • Zipline: $60
  • Sweatlodge: $80
  • Horseback ride: $110
  • Mirador hike: $20 donation

ACCOMMODATIONS

The Vida Asana School of Yoga & Eco-Retreat Center is 90 minutes from the San Jose (SJO) airport. The rustic rooms are equipped with twin or queen beds, air conditioning, ceiling fans, private bathrooms and hot water. Most rooms have a mini-fridge, and the common area has a community fridge. There is a pool, sun deck with lounge chairs and hammocks. The beach is a 5-minute bike ride away (bikes are free to use).

SAMPLE ITINERARY

  • 6:30am: Coffee and juice
  • 7am: Morning Vinyasa flow
  • 8:30am: Breakfast
  • Free time or excursion
  • 1pm: Lunch
  • Free time or excursion
  • 4pm: Afternoon yoga
  • 6pm: Dinner

Exact times and itinerary subject to change.

LOCATION:

Vida Asana is conveniently located 90 minutes from San Jose Airport (SJO), just outside of Jacó in beautiful Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica.  Situated between the lush tropical beauty of the jungle and world-famous beaches of Playa Hermosa, our location provides easy access to a variety of activities, excursions, restaurants, and shopping, yet offers a peaceful jungle setting to repose.

DINING:

Three delicious meals per day are included in your retreat. Our food at Vida Asana was created with a healthy lifestyle as the inspiration.  Every menu item is made from scratch using whole, and as often as possible, organic ingredients.  Our food is gluten free, and vegan centric (eggs and yogurt options at breakfast) and fish served at dinner every second night. All allergies or dietary needs are easily accommodated.

NOT INCLUDED

  • Flights and travel insurance
  • Transportation to/from the retreat if not using the group shuttle
  • All optional excursions and activities
  • Any costs associated with free time

PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY

A $500 deposit saves your spot. Once registered, the deposit is non-refundable.

  • The remaining balance is due on or before November 22nd, 2024
  • Cancel on or prior to November 22nd, 2024 for a full refund (minus the $500 deposit)
  • There is no refund for cancellations on or after November 23rd, 2024

Teachers

Jennifer Golden

CO-OWNER, E-RYT 200, YACEP | VINYASA, SUP YOGA Jennifer completed her 200 hour through the Yoga Center Retreat. Jennifer first discovered yoga in 2007 at the Yoga Center of Minneapolis when she dropped in for an Ashtanga class and has been practicing yoga ever since. She knew that becoming a teacher would be the best way to share her passion of mindful movement with others, as well as give back to the amazing community that has enriched her life in so many ways. Her goal in every class is to create an environment where you can let go of the expectations you have placed on yourself and find the inner stillness that can only be reached by linking mind, body and breath.

Jennifer Gray

Jennifer Gray, CEO and Program Director opened The Yoga Center of Minneapolis in September 2000 with the mission to help people find yoga and rediscover who they are truly meant to be. Her passion and drive to create a space where a community can gather and learn the tools and ancient teachings of yoga with uniquely qualified teachers and staff was realized again with the opening of The Yoga Center Retreat in 2018. A wife, mother of three, yoga instructor, and business woman, Jennifer feels truly blessed to be living a full and meaningful life, teaching students and training teachers in collaboration with her new partners. “I cannot believe I get to do this again, only this time with hindsight and partners at my side. I am truly grateful.” Jennifer has studied with many great yoga teachers and scholars of our time, including David Swenson, Doug Swenson, Larry Schultz, Janice Clarfield, Richard Freeman, Seane Corn, Gurmukh, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Dena Kingsberg and many others that she feels have each influenced her teaching style. She has written curriculum and designed programs for both the yoga community and her community at large. She created a system for breaking down and teaching…

Details

Start:
February 23
End:
March 1
Cost:
$1980 – $2280
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.vidaasana.com/programs#/event/2323/spring-awakening-in-costa-rica

Venue

Vida Asana Eco-Retreat & Learning Center
Playa Hermosa, Puntarenas Costa Rica + Google Map
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Organizer

Vida Asana
Email
http://vidaasana.com/contact/
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