5 Magical Yoga Retreats in Costa Rica

7-Day Rainforest Yoga Holiday

• Location: La Fortuna, Alajuela
• Starting at: $1038

For a yoga holiday that allows you to completely immerse yourself in nature and go on a spiritual journey, this is a great option. It is not a group retreat so you will have plenty of time to be with yourself, nature and your thoughts.

Located in the Arenal National Park, you’ll be in the rainforest with views over Arenal volcano and have access to hiking trails between yoga classes which are offered twice daily in vinyasa and yin yoga styles.

Vegetarian meals or detox smoothies and teas are available for you, it’s your choice. A massage and cacao tour and workshop are also included with the option to add additional excursions to your retreat package.

Get ready to kick back, be one with nature and take in the views from the hammock on this retreat!

6-Day Revitalize and Rejuvenate Yoga Retreat

• Location: Cañafistula between Santa Cruz & Tamarindo Guanacaste
• Starting at: $1090

This stellar yoga retreat is one of the most popular in all of Costa Rica and is booked 90% by solo female travelers. The teak building is beautifully nestled into the trees with views over the valley from the large infinity pool on the property.

Yoga classes are offered twice daily in the morning and evening in a vinyasa style and a chakra balancing meditation is included.

Diet and nutrition tips are available on-site with all meals served to be vegetarian or vegan.

Between meals and yoga, you can visit one of the four beaches close by or opt to go on an excursion such as rafting, snorkeling, horseback riding or more. Hiking is also an option and an on-site spa is available for those who wish to truly relax.

6-Day Juice Detox Retreat with Yoga Sessions

• Location: Dominical, Puntarenas
• Price: $1299

Leave this retreat totally refreshed and feeling like new after a week of detoxing your body and mind. The juice cleanse and detox can be done for the whole retreat or for a minimum of three days with guidance from an expert.

Morning Kundalini yoga and meditation sessions are offered daily and in your free time you can book your included therapeutic massage with essentials oils or explore beyond the property.

Additional activities near-by include snorkeling, visiting a waterfall, checking out the beach, ziplining, kayaking and hiking.

10-Day Budget Yoga and Surf Adventure

• Location: Santa Teresa, Nicoya Peninsula
• Price: $1330

Surfing and yoga go hand-in-hand as both focus strongly on breath. While surfing is challenging, yoga gives your body the time it needs to stretch out tired muscles, heal and become more mindful.

This retreat welcomes surfers and yogis of all levels to practice their skills. Hatha, vinyasa, yin, restorative and ashtanga styles of yoga are offered and a total of eight surf lessons (your body needs a break some days!).

All meals and accommodation are included and if you opt to, your free time can include one of the many nature activities that Costa Rica is known for.

6-Day All-inclusive Holiday Re-set with Yoga and Meditation

• Location: San Pablo, Turrubares
• Price: $1595

Give yourself the gift of relaxation in the central mountains of Costa Rica. This detox holiday will not only leave you feeling rejuvenated and renewed but also with more energy, lightness and joy.

Your detox is catered to you, based on your dietary needs and what is best for your body. A consultation and daily checks will be performed by a health professional so you’re in good hands.

Aside from detoxing through food, you can detox your mind and body through daily yoga sessions, at the on-site spa or just choose to settle in for some you time by the pool.

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