Via Yoga Vacations include:
- Daily 90-minute yoga class with Julie Andres
- Daily 60-minute functional group training session with Mike Hardin
- 3 surf or stand up paddle board lessons throughout the week (more can be added)
- Six nights at Shana Hotel, a 27-room boutique resort with private white-sand beach
- Daily breakfast
- Three group dinners at Shana Hotel and local restaurants
- Zip-line tour through the Costa Rican jungle
- A one hour relaxation or deep tissue massage
- Roundtrip airport transfers from San Jose International Airport
Class Details
Join us in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica for a wellness retreat with just the right combination of work, rest and play! Guests stay at the Shana hotel, an amazing modern oasis in unforgettable Manuel Antonio. Days will begin with an optional morning meditation, followed by a vigorous yoga class with one of our favorite instructors, Seattle based Julie Andres. After class you will enjoy a hearty breakfast to prepare for an afternoon of surfing, stand up paddle board, Zip-lining, exploring Manuel Antonio's National Park or pampering yourself with a relaxing massage followed by a good book poolside. The late-afternoon fitness class lead by Mike Hardin is a 60-minute functional beach workout which will focus on strength, aerobic conditioning and agility. Evenings can be spent as a group exploring the extraordinary local cuisine or individually for those who gravitate towards a quieter experience. Here, you can escape the hectic pace of everyday life, relax, hear yourself think, and soak up some well-deserved tropical sun! You'll leave feeling clear and refreshed with a true understanding of the Costa Rican Pura Vida philosophy.
If you’re looking for an active retreat, please join us! (all yoga, fitness, surf levels welcome)
Retreat Rates
| 6-NIGHT LUXURY COSTA RICA YOGA RETREAT | ||||
| ROOM TYPE | SINGLE | DOUBLE | 3-PERSON | 4-PERSON |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Room (Queen Bed) | $3195 | $2295 | N/A | N/A |
| Deluxe Room | $3495 | $2595 | $2195 | $1995 |
| Jr. Suite | $3695 | $2795 | $2395 | $2195 |
About Julie
Julie has had a life-long love for the science of yoga. She has found purpose in helping people with their daily struggles through the use of breath and movement. Inspired by nature, Julie devotes her practice to a higher power: the changing of the seasons; the miracle of life and death; the ability to love and be loved. Influenced by Baron Baptiste, Eiric Orvid and Dee Hine, her classes reflect their unique styles of practice and sequencing, focusing on linking movement with the breath. As an instructor Julie is compassionate and nurturing as she teaches how to apply the principles found in nature and yoga to our daily lives. To learn more about Julie go to www.levityyoga.net.
About Mike
Mike is a Seattle based personal trainer certified through the American College of Sports Medicine. With over fifteen years training experience, Mike has developed a highly effective coaching style making him very popular among those interested in improving their overall fitness and reaching specific training goals. His wide-range of expertise includes weight loss, strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, rehab, and sports specific performance training. Having the opportunity to work with various clients and groups over the years, Mike understands that there is no set path to improving ones fitness level. He believes that most gains and growth occur when an individuals program is flexible allowing him or her to adapt to life’s obstacles. Mike recognizes that the ability to balance work, rest and play is one component of a successful program. The other is keeping it fun! Mike’s philosophy is that with levity and playfulness, learning becomes natural, progress happens faster, and short-lived fitness goals turn to life-long changes. To learn more about Mike go to www.mikefitness.com.