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Yoga Retreats – Travel in Costa Rica http://travelincostarica.net Sun, 15 Oct 2017 16:28:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.7 Horizons Yoga Hotel http://travelincostarica.net/horizons-yoga-hotel/ Tue, 23 Jun 2015 23:47:27 +0000 http://www.travelincostarica.net/?p=1784 Continue reading Horizons Yoga Hotel ]]> Horizons Yoga Hotel is set on one of Costa Rica’s most secluded gems, the beautiful Nicoya Peninsula. This Peninsula is popular for its jagged islands and cliffs, stunning marine life, secluded beaches, sunshine and amazing sunset view. Perched on a hill-top, this hotel overlooks stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Teresa Beach. If you are seeking a place for escaping away from the daily busy life and to enjoy a tranquil memorable vacation, you can choose this hotel. Within few minutes you can reach the white sands of the beach of Santa Teresa and enjoy a variety of beach activities or just get relaxed. You will meet owner of the hotel and also the staff who are very hospitable and friendly an make sure you get all the necessary things to enjoy a comfortable stay. Whilw staying at this hotel, you will get an amazing Costa Rican experience along with divinity.

Accommodation:

accommodationThe Horizon Yoga Hotel provides four private wooden cabins that are constructed with local wood products and fitted with large ceiling-to-floor windows.  Nestled on the different levels on the slope above Santa Teresa, these cabinas are ideally designed for accommodating four people together. Each of the cabin is equipped with queen size bed with orthopedic mattresses. All the cabinas are featured with bathrooms with hot water, tiled floors, air conditioner, safe deposit box and wireless internet access. In all the rooms you will also find a fully stocked kitchen suitable to prepare your favorite meals, private balcony with hammocks and chairs where you can enjoy relaxed time and can watch the stunning views and breeze of the ocean.

Restaurant:

In Horizon Yoga Hotel you will find a restaurant ideal for the vegetarian guests. In this restaurant you will find the foods are available from 7:30 AM till 3:00 PM. and you can choose from an assortment of healthy meals served by it. From its open deck, you can enjoy amazing view of the Pacific. Meals offered by the restaurant include toasts, salads of vegetables and fruits, antipasti, special muesil, homemade breads and cookies. For the meals the finest and freshest products are used that are collected from the local organic market in Santa Teresa and the herbs are grown in the hotel garden. Usually the restaurant remains close on Sunday but at the time of Christmas and New Year, it remains open everyday.

Yoga and Spa:

yoga-galiThe Horizon Yoga Hotel has a Yoga studio set on the property’s highest point. This yoga studio overlooks out over the vast expanse of sea and tropical gardens below. At this studio daily yoga classes are offered and all the classes are directed by experienced Yoga instructors. These classes are based on the technique of Vinyasa, Sivananda and Pilates. During the month of September and October, the yoga classes are not offered and resume in the month of November.  At this studio, special Prenatal Yoga classes are arranged. While staying at this hotel you can also enjoy Spa services (given by professional and experienced therapists) that includes deep tissue massage, Thai massage, shiatsu and reflexology. You will enjoy the Spa treatments intimate ocean view rancho perched over Santa Teresa.

Activities:

In the surrounding area of the hotel, you will find a variety of options to enjoy different types of fun and adventure activities. If you love surfing, you will love the small, hip village Santa Teresa that is popular as a surf destination. The coastline is famous for long boarders but you can also notice some bold short boarders. Snorkeling tour is a great option to enjoy exploring the incredible marine life. You can choose a morning kayak tour that will allow you to enjoy floating in the warm waters as well as to enjoy watching the stunning views of the coast. Nature lovers can go for horseback riding that is a great activity to explore the wonderful natural beauty and wildlife of the area. You can also venture into one of the nature reserves of the area and enjoy exploring the lush flora and fauna. Bird watchers can spot different species of colorful birds and also ca see wild animals such as monkeys, iguanas and many more.

Contact

Horizons Yoga Hotel

Santa Teresa Costa Rica
Nicoya Peninsula
Tel.: +506 / 2640 0524
email: horizon.cr@gmail.com

Website: http://horizon-yogahotel.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Horizon-Ocean-View-Hotel-Yoga-Center/13371977263

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El Sabanero Eco Lodge http://travelincostarica.net/el-sabanero-eco-lodge/ Sun, 24 May 2015 11:22:07 +0000 http://www.travelincostarica.net/?p=1759 Continue reading El Sabanero Eco Lodge ]]> Nestled between a lush tropical landscape and a perfect beach setting, El Sabanero eco lodge is an invigorating mixture of pure natural pleasure. Boasting amazing beaches and lush tropical scenery, this lodge is situated on the north Pacific side of Costa Rica, in the province of Guanacaste. This location is just a few minutes drive from the Tamarinso Beach, that makes it perfect for the beach goers. This lodge is famous for its or its world-class golf sessions at the Hacienda Pinlla. Surf lovers can enjoy surfing in the waters of Playa Grande. You will wake up with the morning call from the howler monkeys and will enjoy witnessing the exotic butterflies.

While staying at the El Sabanero lodge, you will get top notch facilities including comfortable accommodation. It can also arrange wedding programs and offers Yoga retreats as well as a variety of adventure and nature activities. You will enjoy exploring the infallible charm of the north Pacific region of the country.

Facilities:

Accommodation:

El-Sabanero-Eco-LodgeEl Sabanero eco lodge provides luxurious and comfortable accommodations in the form of chic and elegant chalets. Constructed with local teak trees in the authentic Costa Rican fashion, this lodge is unique in style and quality. These accommodations has a signature Costa Rican architectural technique. All of the units are surrounded by amazing gardens and well decorated. These rooms are featured with the facilities and amenities including queen size beds with crisp embroidered sheets, a charming private bathroom and air conditioning. There is a large deck furnished with a cowboy style rocking chair ideal for spending relaxed time.

Other Facilities:

El Sabanero lodge has a Jacuzzi that is set attached to the pool and overlooks wonderful view of the valley. This is ideal place for those who want to enjoy some tranquil time. This lodge also offers wireless internet connection available so that the guests who want to stay connected with their family and friends, they can use it. The lodge property also have a mini bar that is perfect for spending fun time with friends and enjoy sipping an exotic cocktail. For enjoying delicious meals, you can visit the Palapa Rancho Restaurant nestled close to the pool and Jacuzzi area.

Yoga Retreats:

El Sabanero eco lodge offers Yoga package for groups that includes group meal plan including Vegetarian or Vegan meals and also with the meals with specific requirements. Yoga instructors who want to enjoy yoga retreat in an eco friendly place, they can contact with the lodge and can enjoy yoga retreat with their group. While staying at this lodge for enjoying yoga retreat, you will get all the facilities and can also ask for other arrangements such as transport for Airport Pickup/Drop-off, Transportation to beach and Towns.

can arrange Yoga package for a group so the yoga instructors can with their group can contact with the lodge and enjoy retreat package with all the necessary facilities. While staying at this lodge, you can enjoy practicing Yoga workouts at the Beach on the Pool deck or on the sky deck. You will also get opportunity to go for a variety of tours and can enjoy amazing sightseeing destinations of the country. Accommodation facilities are perfect for 20 to 25 people but if you visit the lodge with a larger group, this lodge can also arrange extra rooms at the neighboring Bed and Breakfast.

Contact

El Sabanero Eco- Lodge
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Phone: +506-8597-0670
Fax: +1-646-666-4334
Cell:+506-8486-3387
email: http://www.elsabanero.com
Website: http://www.elsabanero.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElSabanero
Twitter: https://twitter.com/elsabanero

 

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The Yoga Farm http://travelincostarica.net/the-yoga-farm/ Sat, 16 May 2015 15:55:19 +0000 http://www.travelincostarica.net/?p=1753 Continue reading The Yoga Farm ]]> Located on Costa Rica’s southernmost Pacific coast, the Yoga Farm is a rustic yoga center and sustainable living project. People who want to reconnect with body, mind and nature, they will find this lodge perfect. Nestled amidst beautiful tropical rainforest, this lodge overlooks amazing view of ocean. Anyone can stay at this lodge from a few days to a few months and enjoy the Pura Vida. If you stay at this lodge, you will meet a functioning community of diverse people-living, working and playing. It remains open ideally seven months of the year. The location of this lodge is considered as one of the most biologically diverse region of the world.

Sustainability:

This Yoga Farm has a mission to increase the sustainable awareness and minimize all of the negative impacts on the earth as well as to make positive changes wherever it is possible. Solar energy is used for the entire farm and for water needs there is an elaborate rain-water and spring-fed water system to store water. It has an organic farm from where it collects fresh fruits and if vegetables and if needed it also collects other necessary products locally as sustainable as possible. It has also small flock of free range chickens that gives a bountiful supply of eggs.  The farm has a horse named MoMo that helps to keep CO2 emissions low by carrying the provisions up to the farm.

Accommodation:

This Yoga Farm has a main house that is a large two story building with all the necessary facilities. This house overlooks amazing view of the ocean. It also has a wood-floored Yoga deck where the yoga lovers can practice their workouts. In the first floor you will get all the necessary amenities, communal space and a hot-stone sauna. You will find kitchen or Rancho nestled apart from the main house where you can enjoy food prepared and served in a large family style.

This farm also provides two private cabins that are available upon request and those cabins are nestled high above the rest of the farm property. If you visit this farm with your partner and want to enjoy more privacy, you will find those cabins perfect. From the cabinas you will enjoy watching a variety of wildlife and the newest cabin is in particular looks out upon a beautiful forested valley.

Healthy living:

yoga-farmWhile staying at this farm, you will enjoy practicing healthy living. Whether it is for a few days or a few months, you will enjoy three healthy, primarily vegetarian meals each day, comfortable eco friendly accommodation. You will also get opportunity to do Yoga per day six days a week and plenty of room to breathe.

Workshops:

You can join Yoga or break-dancing workshops offered by the farm and these workshops are usually held in addition to daily activities at the farm. Anyone can enjoy the workshops but those are not mandatory for all the guests. Those workshops are open for all including the volunteers at the farm during those dates.

Contact

The Yoga Farm

Punta Banco, Costa Rica
email: theyogafarm@gmail.com
Website: http://www.yogafarmcostarica.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheYogaFarm/

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Playa Hermosa Lodge http://travelincostarica.net/playa-hermosa-lodge/ Sun, 10 May 2015 12:22:23 +0000 http://www.travelincostarica.net/?p=1749 Continue reading Playa Hermosa Lodge ]]> Playa Hermosa Lodge is situated between Playa del Coco and Playa Panama on the Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. It is a beautiful hide away perched in the hills behind the black sand beach pf Playa Hermosa. People who are seeking quality relaxation, they will find this place perfect. Surrounded by beautiful unspoiled rainforest, lush vegetation and wildlife, this lodge is close to the Playa Hermosa that is considered as a world class surf beach break. Within 5 minutes drive from the lodge, you can reach this lodge.

Accommodation:

Bed & Breakfast:

Accommodations in this lodge mostly cater to those who are seeking mid-range or luxury rooms.  There are also some spares budget rooms available.

There are 2 houses-the Villa and the Lodge set side by side in two different style. Each of the rooms overlooking amazing ocean and rainforest view and feature private bathroom, air conditioner ad other necessary facilities.

The Villa:

This villa is situated between the rainforest and the Pacific Ocean and nestled just 5 minutes from the nearby Playa Hermosa. Within close destination there are also other beautiful beaches and some of those are famous as surf locations. For the construction of this villa, the modern Caribbean and authentic Costarican home design are followed. This Villa overlooks stunning view of the mountain and the ocean.

The Lodge:

Constructed with the Costa Rican architectural designe, this lodge provides all the world class amenities. People who want to escape away from the daily busy life and want to enjoy luxurious facilities in vacation, they will find this lodge perfect. This lodge is set  on a private hilltop, just 5 minutes from the Playa Hermosa Beach and within 10 minutes drive you will reach Jaco and there you can visit a variety of restaurants, popular shopping centers, tourist stops and night life area.

Kitchen and Restaurant:

In Playa Hermosa Lodge you will not find any restaurant but it offers breakfast. While staying at this lodge, you can use the kitchen and prepare your food. This kitchen is  stocked with fridge, oven, freezer and microwave. You can enjoy your food at the living area and garden with berbecue, outdoor kitchen, barbecue and bar.

Activities:

Yoga lessons:

woman-practicing-yogaPlaya Hermosa Lodge offers Vinyasa Yoga classes that are held usually in Playa Hermosa, Jaco or on the beach and available everyday. These classes are designed for yogis from all level. If you are a beginner, you can learn the techniques and if you are already an advanced yogi, you can develop your skill. Some private lessons are also offered by the lodge and all the classes are directed by the Dharma Yoga Registered Yoga Teacher. All the instructors ensure the practitioners can enjoy the lesson without any difficulty and can achieve their goal.

Other Activities:

Manuel Antonio Park:

From the lodge with a one hour driving, you can reach Manuel Antonio Park that is renowned for white sand beaches. There you can enjoy exploring beauty of the area as well as the wildlife, marine life, coral reefs,  lush foliage amidst great mountains and forests that reach the beaches.

Horseback Riding:

Nature lovers will love this riding and explore the surrounding area, its wildlife. They can visit the wonderful waterfalls and also the natural slides.

ATV tour:

If you want to enjoy watching the old traditions of the country, you can go for ATV tour and go to the authentic part of the country. This tour will allow you to enjoy watching the jungle view, its wild life and also the local people.

Sport Fishing and Surfing:

Beach activity lovers will love sport fishing and surfing. Within 15 minutes from the villa you can reach a luxury marina, in the Herradura bay, Los Suenos that is fully equipped and perfect for enjoying sport fishing. The water consistency of this area remain calm that make it one of the most productive fishing areas in the world. Warm, lush Pacific environment is absolutely perfect for enjoying surfing.

Contact

Playa Hermosa Lodge

Phone: +506 8601 5593

email: Playahermosalodge@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlayaHermosaLodge?fref=ts

Website: http://www.playahermosalodge.com/

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10 Amazing Yoga Retreats in Costa Rica http://travelincostarica.net/10-amazing-yoga-retreats-in-costa-rica/ Sun, 03 May 2015 16:40:34 +0000 http://www.travelincostarica.net/?p=1738 Continue reading 10 Amazing Yoga Retreats in Costa Rica ]]> In Costa Rica you will find many Yoga retreats where you can enjoy Yoga holiday and light up your vacation spiritually. Some of the retreat centers are nestled closer to the mountain or beach and you can choose whichever you prefer. Yoga retreats which are close to the beach are more desired as the guests can incorporate yoga with surf lessons. Not only surf lesson, if you choose to go on a yoga retreat in Costa Rica, you will also get opportunity to enjoy many other activities such as snorkeling or windsurfing, cruise in the Caribbean sea, bird watching or nature walk.  Here goes 10 amazing Yoga Retreats in Costa Rica:

Anamaya Yoga Retreat:

Nestled on a hilltop above the freewheeling beach town of Montezuma, Anamaya Yoga Retreat is an exotic resort that focuses on holistic wellness. This resort is surrounded by lush green rainforest that allows the guest to stay close to the nature. There is a yoga deck that is expansive and overlooking stunning view of the surrounding area. This resort mainly focus on yoga retreats and also offers yoga teacher training programs. Not only Yoga classes but also many unique services including comfortable accommodation facility, fire dancing, local tours and also circus entertainment are offered by the resort.

More info: http://www.costaricajourneys.com/anamaya-yoga-retreat-center/

Website: http://www.anamayaresort.com/

Danyasa:

woman practicing yogaPeople who want to take Yoga lesson near the mountains and rain forests of Costa Rica, they can visit Dominical’s Danyasa, formally known as “Bamboo Yoga Play”. From this center you can also visit the beach just within a 2 minute drive. In this yoga retreat center you will learn how to live artfully when you will learn healing yoga. Here you will also learn how to combine dance, writing, visual arts and other aspects of human life with Yoga and see the magic unfold.

Website: http://danyasa.com/

Blue Spirit:

Located in Nosara, Blue Spirit as it is one of the premiere Yoga Retreat centers in Costa Rica. This retreat center has three mottos: pleasing environment, personal training and spiritual wellness. This center offers yoga classes, standard facilities,comfortable accommodation facilities, vegetarian cuisine, holistic spa services and also has salt water pools.

Website: http://bluespiritcostarica.com/

Luna Lodge:

Luna Lodge is set in the pristine and captivating Osa Peninsula near Corcovado National Park. This lodge was developed in 2000. Secluded in a tropical rain forest, it is a self contained, bio-diverse, well managed Ecolodge. Its 1600 square feet of covered open air space is perfect for enjoying a variety of therapeutic activities including Tai Chi, Yoga, aromatherapy and also massage therapy. This rustic and elegant retreat center offers comfortable accommodation facilities and other necessary facilities. Luna Lodge is perfect for arranging yoga retreat for a group and yoga instructors can visit this retreat with a group for participating in any of the several Yoga or other retreats.

Montezuma Yoga:

If you are a yoga lover, you will find Montezuma Yoga as a great place. In this Yoga retreat you will meet people who have 12 years of experience in Yoga. They customize the courses on the basis of day to day set ups and choose locations depending on the practitioner’s preferences. This center offers a variety of Yoga packages and you can choose whichever you think most convenient for you.

Website: http://www.montezumayoga.com/

Nosara Yoga institute:

Nosara Yoga Institute is world-renowned for a rejuvenating, life transforming experience of learning and professional career training in Yoga education. Different yoga retreats are offered by this institute frequently and all the sessions are are guided by experienced instructors. This institute also offers yoga teacher training sessions. Yoga sessions are usually held in a natural setting surrounded by the magic of lush jungle and beach. All the yoga sessions are guided by internationally-acclaimed yoga teachers and founders of the Institute Amba and Don Stapleton. These teachers help the practitioners to learn the techniques properly and to develop their personal yoga practice.

Website: http://www.nosarayoga.com/

PachaMama Yoga Retreat:

People who are planning for a yoga vacation, they can go to the PachaMama Yoga retreat and enjoy yoga and meditation session offered by PachaMama Yoga retreat center. This small village offers perfect environment and courses based on Yoga. Here you will learn how to combine yoga and meditation and get benefited from this discipline and also enjoy other services like cleansing, juicing and detoxification.

Website: http://www.pachamama.com/

Pranamar Villas and Yoga Retreat:

This retreat center has a yoga studio overlooking spectacular ocean-view. While practicing at this studio, the perfect environment will make your sessions unforgettably effective and enjoyable. This retreat center offers 3day/5day/7day yoga packages that also include other facilities you need to enjoy complete comfort. You will also enjoy one hour massage session that will make you relaxed, refresh, rejuvenated and energetic. You will have green juices, organic food from the hotel and enjoy a heavenly experience.

Website: http://www.pranamarvillas.com/

Pura Vida Adventure:

Located in Mal Pais, on the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica, Pura Vida Adventures is an exclusive surf and yoga retreat for women. This retreat centers offers surf sessions and Yoga classes. Cristina Kalyani, a professional yogi and surfer, will guide the practitioner in daily yoga classes. One week long retreat includes various kinds of yoga such as Vinyasa flow, Hatha, Swasthya, and Kundalini. This retreat also includes beachfront accommodations, yoga classes twice a day, two gourmet meals per day, herbal teas, fresh fruits and juices, and also many other activities.

More info: http://www.costaricajourneys.com/pura-vida-adventures/

Website: http://puravidaadventures.com/

Samasati Nature Retreat:

Tucked into the jungle, up on the mountain above Puerto Viejo, this stunning property presents you a virgin rain forest in the Caribbean set-up. This retreat center offers a variety of yoga retreats, teache training, packages. It offers seven-night Yoga in the Caribbean package that includes 10 classes, a 60-minute massage, and horseback riding or a waterfall tour. People who want to have their own customized Yoga sessions and tours, they can opt for Tailor-made activities as well.

More info: http://www.costaricajourneys.com/samasti-nature-retreat/

Website: http://www.samasati.com/

 

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Pranamar Villas and Yoga Retreat http://travelincostarica.net/pranamar-villas-and-yoga-retreat/ Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:27:32 +0000 http://www.travelincostarica.net/?p=1687 Continue reading Pranamar Villas and Yoga Retreat ]]> Pranamar Villas and Yoga Retreat, an intimate consciously designed eco-lodge, is nestled along the shores of the Nicoya Peninsula’s spectacular Santa Teresa beach. People who are planning for spending a memorable vacation in a natural surrounding and also want to do yoga workouts in beachside setting, they can choose this lodge. While staying at this lodge, you will enjoy complete comfort and will get relaxed. Surf lovers will find this lodge perfect as it is locate very close to Playa Santa Teresa that is one of the country’s finest and most consistent surf spots. Staff of this lodge ensure its guests get all the necessary things and enjoy a memorable vacation.

Accommodation:

pranamar_villas_roomsIn Pranamar Villas and Yoga Retreat you will find elegantly designed luxurious and comfortable two story villas that are set around the pool and have private lounging areas. Surrounded by tropical gardens all the villas are featured with two air-conditioned bedrooms, two private bathrooms, a living room and plenty of deck and terrace space from where you can enjoy amazing views. Furnished with hand-crafted, Indonesian furniture and constructed with Costa Rican hardwoods and bamboo these villas have plenty of doors and windows that will allow you enjoy stunning beauty of the nature and ocean. All the eco-friendly materials used for the villas that keeps the environment of the villas peaceful. In these villas you will also find open-air bathroom with an exotic flavor.

In this lodge you will find additional three bungalows that offer simplicity and comfort with an ecological consciousness. From the decks of the bungalows you can enjoy watching the beautiful ocean view and sunrise and sunset view. There is also a small living space decorated with sofas and has private lounging area that overlooks the stunning view of the surrounding area.

There are four poolside villas that are equipped with 2 air-conditioned bedrooms including 2 king beds or 1 king and 2 twins. You will also get fans, small bar fridge, screens, garden bathroom with granite stone tub, WiFi, laptop-size security safes and personal pool entrance.

If you want to enjoy watching amazing ocean view and sunset view as well as to have luxurious amenities and facilities, you can stay at one of the two oceanfront luxury villas. These villas are set directly in front of the beach and featured with oversized verandas, extra spacious room and full stocked kitchen.

Sustainability:

Pranamar Villas and Yoga Retreat encourages all the visitors and guests to practice sustainable living. In this center you will get biodegradable soaps and cleaners throughout the hotel/restaurant. It uses independent septic system that recycles water into the irrigation of our gardens and uses energy saving light bulbs for the electricity. Donation-only Yoga classes in Spanish is offered by this center and the local community can join these classes and 10% of the profit are donated to the local schools or organizations.  Staff of the center can attend the Yoga classes without any payment.

Yoga Retreat – Bodywork & Wellness Treatments:

Yoga retreat-Wellness Treatment and Bodywork and Wellness Treatments are offered by the Pranamar Villas and Yoga Retreat. Abundance of physical workouts and treatments are included in the classes and those are really helpful for your physical and psychological health. For the massage treatments all the organic products are used. If you want to get rid of stress, tension and anxiety, you can join this retreat and find yourself and rejuvenated, refreshed and energetic.

Buddha Eyes Restaurant:

In Pranamar Villas and Yoga Retreat open air restaurant and tea lounge you will enjoy healthy delicious meals and snacks prepared with organic vegetables, local fish and meat. This beautifully designed restaurant is constructed with bamboo roofs and archways and offers exotic environment. While enjoying your food at this restaurant, you will also enjoy amazing ocean view and wonderful swimming pool view.

Contact

Pranamar Villas and Yoga Retreat

Local Ph: +(506) 2640-0852
Skype: pranamarvillas
email: info@pranamarvillas.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pranamaroceanfrontvillas

Website: http://www.pranamarvillas.com/

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Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica http://travelincostarica.net/yoga-teacher-training-costa-rica/ Sun, 01 Jun 2014 19:23:49 +0000 http://www.travelincostarica.net/?p=1417 Continue reading Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica ]]> People who have been practicing Yoga on a regular basis for a few years and want to join a yoga teacher training course, Costa Rica offers a variety of places where one can join any kind of teacher training they wish. Many Resort centers in Costa Rica offers different types of teacher training course with different curriculum which are different from one another because some might place greater emphasis on different areas though they hold a common ground. 

People who don’t even want to teach yoga, they can also do a yoga teacher training course for intensifying their practice and enhance the knowledge of philosophy, anatomy, alignment, sequencing, ethics, lifestyle, practicum, methodology, teaching and electives.

There are many yogis who think taking yoga as a profession is better than many other jobs but sometimes it doesn’t work in their way. Actually it is not a business for earning a lot of money. People who have strong passion for the discipline and want to focus only on the healthy life system and to take others into this holy journey, they can take Yoga as a profession but before starting teaching others it is very important to do some teacher training course as learning yoga or practicing yoga and teaching yoga is not the same thing. There are many great Yoga teachers who are working incredibly hard and managing a few classes a week at the same time keeping their regular jobs.

Every yoga school can have different levels of designation on the level and types of training they offer. In Costa Rica there are various types of yoga teacher training courses offered by different training centers and lets introduce just few of these:

Anamaya Resort:

Anamaya-Yoga-ResortAnamaya Resort is situated in one of the most beautiful beach towns, surrounded by verdant rainforests, is perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking breathtaking ocean views. Close the the center there are some thundering waterfalls waterfalls and gracing shimmering pools of clear cool water. It is a great place for doing Yoga teacher training course. 200 hours of yoga teacher training course offered by Anamaya Resort guided by experienced instructors. It also offers many other yoga classes and retreats including many types of activities that focus on harmony of body, mind and soul. This resort also offers several Yoga Alliance teacher certification classes that usually run for a month guided by some of the best  yoga teachers in the world.

Website: http://www.anamayaresort.com

Costa Rica Yoga Spa:

Costa Rica Yoga Spa is nestled along the refreshing, untouched waters of the Costa Rican Gold coast in Guanacaste. This resort offers yoga teacher training certification which is taught by their world class instructors. One can easily reach this center from both the Rio Nosara and the Rio Montana. This is the perfect setting surrounded by breathtaking, stunning and spectacular view. While staying at this resort for yoga teacher training, practitioners will enjoy luxurious accommodation facility.

Website: www.costaricayogaspa.com

Danyasa:

Located on the main road in Dominical, just at the base of rain-forested mountains where the Baru River meets the sea, Danyasa is a Yoga retreat center offers an eco friendly retreat place where the guests will get the opportunity to enjoy different type of Yoga workouts, Yoga teacher training session and many types of movement and healing classes. Instructors of this center are friendly enough and give attention to individuals and focus on the practitioners’ needs. 

More info: Danyasa

Website: http://www.danyasa.com/

Marianne Wells Yoga School:

This is a Yoga Alliance Registered School offering one of the most comprehensive yoga teacher training certification programs anywhere in the world. A variety of traditional yoga styles course also offered by this school. By attending this course one can learn, internalize and synthesize their own teaching styles.

Website: www.mariannewells.com/

Namasté Yoga Studio:

A 200 hours, a 300 hours and an apprenticeship program is offered by Namaste Yoga Studio. People who have already successfully completed the 200 hour program only they can join the 300 hour training program. All the classes of these programs are presented in Spanish and recognized by the Yoga Alliance. These programs also include classes on philosophy and practice of yoga, an apprenticeship with a mentor and teaching practice and specialization of expertise.

Nosarananda:

Nosarananda focuses on hatha yoga teacher training, zen zwing yoga teacher training and restorative yoga teacher training. This unique boutique is nestled in the tropical rainforest jungles of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. It offers all the teacher training facilities and at a time it can host more than 10 students. It also offers gourmet organic cuisine, local excursions, massage therapy, and also detoxification retreats.

Website: www.nosarananda.com/

Nosara Yoga Institute

This institute is considered one of the best yoga training centers in the world. It is situated on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Amba and Brahmanand are the founder of this institution who are working hard. Nosara Yoga institute offers everal 100 hours of a variety of aspects of Teacher Training, 200 hours of Interdisciplinary Yoga Teacher Training as well as 500 to 1000 hours of Professional Teacher certification.

Website: www.nosarayoga.com

Pavones Yoga Center:

Located about 320 kilometers from San Jose along the Southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, Pavones Yoga Center is in the middle of the jungle.This center offers five types of Professional Yoga Teacher Training Sessions guided by experienced instructor. It also offers many types of yoga classes: the Mixed Level Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga Tranquilo, Yoga Fusion, and many more. Practitioners will also enjoy luxurious accommodation in this center.

Website: www.pavonesyogacenter.com

Peace retreat:

Peace retreat center is surrounded by beautiful jungle. This offers different types of yoga classes, workshops, healing retreats, and also teacher training courses. It offers three different Teacher Training Certification programs: inspirational yoga, body and breath yoga and prenatal/conscious birthing yoga training.

Website: www.peaceretreat.ca

Rancho Margot:

Rancho Margot is situated in a remote area but approximately 10000 visitors visits the place annually. This center offers 200 hours of yoga teacher training which is divided into two modules which must both be completed within a year in order to be certified by the Yoga Alliance and it takes a total of one month to complete course of two modules.

Website: http://ranchomargot.com/

Samasati Nature Retreat:

Smasati Nature Retreat is just 4 miles away from Puerto Viejo and Cahuita National Park. This center is a perfect blend of an exotic rainforest location with onsite yoga and a remote beach town for local atmosphere. It offers many types of yoga classes including ‘partner yoga’, ‘Yoga Retreat for Women’, ‘Yoga week for Single Travelers’ and ‘Yoga Teacher Training’. Once or twice a year The Hari Om Yoga School of Italy here also offers 200 hours of Yoga Alliance Certification Yoga Teacher Training.

Website: www.samasati.com

The Goddess Gardens:

This Spiritual Retreat Center is surrounded by the jungle rain forest with a view that spans to almost 360 degrees, located in Cahuita in Limon Province which is on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. It offers 200 hours worth of yoga instruction per class.

Website: www.thegoddessgarden.com

Tierra de YOGA:

This is a health center that is located in one of the most beautiful locations in the world. 200 hour Teacher Training Certification classes are offered by this center guided by experienced instructors who try to make the experience holistic, peaceful and comprehensive.

Website: www.tierradeyoga.com

More Info on Yoga Teacher Trainings in Costa Rica

Best 10 Places to Do Yoga in Costa Rica – Costaricajourneys.com top ten yoga list

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Danyasa Eco Resort and Retreats http://travelincostarica.net/danyasa-eco-resort-retreats/ Thu, 08 May 2014 17:02:30 +0000 http://www.travelincostarica.net/?p=1325 Continue reading Danyasa Eco Resort and Retreats ]]> Danyasa, is a Yoga retreat center offers an eco friendly retreat place where the guests will get the opportunity to enjoy different type of workouts, Yoga teacher training session, dance classes, movement and healing arts, relaxation, adventure tours, community and connection to the nature.

This is a heavenly place nestled just at the base of rain-forested mountains where the Baru River meets the sea. While practicing Yoga the practitioner will enjoy the beauty of Costa Rica. People who want to enjoy world-class surfing as well as rain forest zip-line tours, they will find Danyasa as a perfect destination. While staying at this center one can also enjoy other activities like snorkeling, scuba diving.

 Accommodation:

People who love to stay at a eco-lodge, they will like the accommodation facilities provided by Danyasa Eco-Resort and Retreat Center. There are three rooms including air conditioning and queen-sized beds. There are two special rooms to choose from. One room includes mosquito net and fan. People who want to cook their meal; they can easily use the shared outdoor kitchen which is fully stocked with everything needed for cooking and also have refrigeration. Danyasa accommodations are unique as its rooms are constructed from recycled shipping containers. It has its spacious, second floor yoga studio in the small but beautiful town of Dominical. People will enjoy stretching and breath on the open-air spot of its studio decorated with bamboo flooring and high ceilings.

Retreat Packages:

Danyasa-Yoga-artDanyasa offers multi-day packages which are especially designed to give the guest a memorable and experience for life time. Good news is that all the packages are affordable as well as worthy for a healthy lifestyle. If anyone join the Yoga sessions offered by Danyasa, they will discover latent beauty and the power of own self and while enjoying the dancing classes and Holistic healing programs, they will find the inner peace and happiness. They will feel blessed while swimming in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean and exploring the beauty of Costa Rica. Danyasa offers three, five or seven night packages including accommodation in Eco-rooms, daily group yoga classes, private sessions in Yoga or Expressive Healing Arts and also massage.

Classes at Danyasa:

Yoga with Sophia:

It’s basically a fusion class. With the combination of Anusara, Hatha and Tantra Yoga techniques this Vinyasa fusion Yoga class is designed. This class is instructed by Sofia, a fabulous teacher and dancer. This class help the practitioners to access the inner creativity and potential though the Vinyasa flow fusion of Yoga class and movement journey. One can be connected with breath, body and creative spirit while following Sofia’s hypnotic voice through a flowing fusion of yoga postures and dance movement on the mat.

Classes with Nicole:

Nicole invites to join the Shakti Flow Yoga class which emphasizes on concentrating to the core inner strength and allows the practitioner to guide to the true potential self. This class combines Hatha breathing, meditation, and Vinyasa Flow.

Danyasa offers many other classes on different types of Yoga techniques, dancing and healing movement classes etc.

Contact

Danyasa

Main Road, Playa Dominical, Puntarenas, Dominical 5400, Costa Rica
Tel:+506-2787-0229
Email: Info@BambooYogaPlay.com
Skype: BambooYogaPlay
Website: http://danyasa.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanyasaArts

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Samasati Nature Retreat http://travelincostarica.net/samasati-nature-retreat/ Tue, 15 Apr 2014 16:43:54 +0000 http://www.travelincostarica.net/?p=1221 Continue reading Samasati Nature Retreat ]]> Located on the Southern Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica, Smasati Nature Retreat is 4 miles away from Puerto Viejo and Cahuita National Park. This is the perfect place for them who love to do yoga, to be connected with nature. It’s not just like a hotel, it’s something more. It’s a way of life. This place is a perfect blend of an exotic rainforest location with onsite yoga and a remote beach town for local atmosphere. This is really the perfect place to experience the rainforest close-up, but with the luxury of comfortable rooms, delicious food and the possibility to do yoga, meditations or have a great massage treatment. If you’re looking to experience Caribbean Costa Rica in an eco-friendly, healthy, peaceful and natural setting, this is the place to go.

What the Retreat Center offers:

Spa:

Views of the ocean down the mountain are visible from the comfortable bungalows onsite and the spa that is in an open area under the trees and surrounding jungle life is wonderfully relaxing. In this beautiful set one can enjoy a deep tissue massage or Ayurveda massage, Therapeutic Massage, Reiki or Reflexology. People who do yoga or any other movement technique, they can be benefited from these types of massage therapies.

Yoga:

Partners-doing-yogaSamasati offers many types of Yoga retreat such as ‘Partner Yoga Retreat’ and ‘Yoga Retreat for Women’, ‘Yoga week for Single Travelers’ and ‘Yoga Teacher Training’. It’s no matter the participant is advanced in Yoga practice or not. Samasati resident Yoga Teacher Stephanie McKenzie has experience of different traditions of yoga and she adapts her teaching to the needs of the individuals, provides modifications and assists and gently advances each of the participants according to their practice’s level.

Samasati also offers many types of adventurous and fun tours like Rain Forest Canopy Tours, Surfing, Waterfall Trekking, Horseback Riding, Sea or Rivar Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting etc.

Sustainability:

People who love sustainable living, they will obviously like to stay at Samasati Retreat center has been built without the use of heavy machinery or any major land movement. All the preservation of the fauna and flora of the entire property has been one of its main goals. Samasati ground is home to more than 200 species of different birds. This retreat center uses only biological products for cleaning and personal hygiene and buys only chemical free vegetables and fruits.

Accommodation:

tempus-house-master-bedroomSamasati Nature Retreat is not only presently protects the environment around it, but it also promotes a way of construction that is comfortable, safe, close to the nature. This center has ten hand-crafted bungalows with spacious verandas and lofts, private bathrooms and ample living room space. There are also four large fully equipped houses.

Food:

People who like vegetarian dishes, they will get delicious vegetarian food and fresh juices offered by Samasati Nature Retreat in the open air restaurant, an exquisite hardwood structure with high ceilings. While enjoying the food, the guests will also enjoy the impressive sea view.

Contacts

Samasati Nature Retreat

Phone Number:
Costa Rica: (011-506)2224 1870
Toll Free: 1 800 563 9643
Email:Samasati@Samasati.com
Website: http://www.samasati.com/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Samasati/111718732178595
 

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