Retreat: Costa Rica

WE ARE SOLD OUT FOR 2023!
Join us for a yoga retreat in Costa Rica on February 26th – March 5th, 2023. We will gather in a lush resort called SoulShine on Playa Avellanas. With two yoga classes in the covered Shala by the pool every day – the morning class will be a little more vigorous and a salute to the Costa Rican sun, the evening practice will be slow and languid to prepare us for sleep.
Our mornings will be spent gathered together exploring and teaching each other. Your afternoons will be yours to go to the beach, relax by the pool or enjoy local excursions. Our experienced cook will ensure that you get a nourishing, plant-focused breakfast. For lunch we will enjoy the resort’s Zagat-rated restaurant. For dinner, we will enjoy Niki’s recipes of delicious, local, and organic cuisine. Our many years of experience running retreats in Costa Rica will ensure that your experience is smooth and relaxing. We can’t wait to host you!
Option to complete a 25 hour Pranayama and Philosophy training in the mornings after breakfast.Â
- Where
SoulShine Hotel & Restaurant
Playa Avellanas de Santa Cruz
Guanacaste – Costa Rica
- Dates
February 26th -March 5th, 2023
- Base Rate
Twin in Shared Room Rate
$2300 + 5% GST = $2415.00 CDN
- Add ons
- Queen in Shared Room Rate: $200 + 5% GST CDN
- Private Room Rate Add: $500 + 5%GST CDN
- Philosophy & Pranayama Training: $600 + 5% GST CDN
What’s included

- Accommodation (6 nights & 7 days)
- Breakfast, Lunch & dinner featuring local and organic ingredients
- Coffee, Fruit & Snack bar open all day
- Two Yoga Classes Daily
- Afternoon Fun Yoga lecture & activity series
- Local Leisure & Adventures
- Outdoor pool
Daily schedule
Dates: February 26th- March 5th, 2023
- 6:30am – 7:30am Coffee & Fruit
- 7:30am – 8:30am Active Yang Yoga Class
- 7:30am – 9:45am Breakfast
- 10:30am – 12:00pm Free time for Retreaters/ Pranayama yoga training
- 12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch
- 1:30pm – 2:30pm Surf/ wander/ shop/ Optional Yoga Philosophy yoga training
- 2:30pm – 6:30pm Free time to surf, turtle tour, rest on the beach
- 6:30pm – 7:30pm Dinner
- 8:00pm – 9:00pm Nidra/Yin Chill Yoga Class/ Evening Activities
- Monday to Friday ~ Two Yoga classes daily – Sunrise and Sunset Practices.
- Saturday is a free day for all participants. We will choose a local restaurant. There’s a 5-star Michelin chef in the area!
- Retreat participants (those who are not working towards their Yoga Alliance Pranayama & Philosophy Certification) have free time every afternoon from Monday to Friday.
- 3 delicious plant-based meals locally sourced
Meet Your Instructors

Niki & Lucy
Your guides on Retreat and training. We know what you need to have everything just right.
Great location, delicious meals, beautiful staff and classes that create rejuvenation. We have led over 30 trainings and retreats together since 2015. Come on retreat with professionals who take care of every detail. Our studentship is stellar and we all rest and rise together.
Contact our assistant, Aarti for any questions at wholebodyassistant@gmail.com
Extras
Surfing, turtle tours, horseback riding and golf are extra and optional with additional costs for equipment and travel
Pricing
Secure your spot – $500 CDN non-refundable deposit to hold your space
Base rate: Twin in Shared Room Rate $2300 + 5% GST = $2415.00 CDN
Add ons:
- Queen in shared room Rate $200 + 5% GST = $210.00
- Private Room Rate Add $500 + 5%GST = $525.00 CDN
- Philosophy & Pranayama Training $600 + 5% GST = $630Â
PRANAYAMA & PHILOSOPHY TRAINING CERTIFICATE (30 HR) You save 10% on the Training
We are happy to arrange a payment plan for you
PAYMENT OPTIONS
- E-transfer to lucystjohn108@gmail.com
- Pay pal will be a 3% additional fee
- Cheque or cash contact Lucy at tropicalucy@gmail.com
FAQs
You will be certified by Whole Body Paradigm School of Yoga, a Yoga Alliance certified program upon completion of any trainings or courses offered on retreat. If you are in a 300 hour program, your credits will be counted toward your program and/or you will receive on-going YACEP credits needed for continued membership with Yoga Alliance.Â
Retreat Cancellation Policy:
~90 days prior to the start of retreat: Full refundÂ
~60 days prior to the start of retreat: 50% refundÂ
~30 days prior to the start of retreat: No refund
$500 is a non-refundable deposit
No need for any pre-requisites except your curiosity. The programs we offer on retreat do not require a 200 hour program.
Niki & Lucy have run retreats together since 2015. We are super hosts and love creating a retreat atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy beautiful spaces. Any teachers, including our surf coach, Tony, are hand-picked by us and chosen for their unique qualities and abilities. All teachers have a minimum of 15 years of experience in their field.
All courses over 35 hours come with a robust manual, 2 years unlimited access to videos and downloadable digital materials, special deals for returning students
Secure payment check out through paypal or e-transfer to lucystjohn108@gmail.com. CDN or USD currency accepted.