COSTA RICA YOGA RETREAT // Oct 21 - 25, 2023
with Amy + Mike Dannheim
Join us for an unforgettable yoga experience in Costa Rica in one of the world’s blue zones. Spend five days in an extraordinarily beautiful setting practicing yoga, meditation and more with Amy + Mike. Enjoy nourishing, farm-to-table meals, ride the waves with a group surf lesson and soak up a balance of personal retreat time within a like-minded community at the Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort. Bring your partner, family or travel on your own and gain life-long friendships. All skill levels are welcome.
BODHI TREE YOGA RESORT
Wake up with the howler monkeys, meditate beside gentle streams, and be serenaded by the symphony of the jungle. Follow gentle paths to your bungalow and be embraced by the calming hand-placed rocks and waterfalls throughout the Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort.
Blending seamlessly into the natural landscape, the grounds of Bodhi Tree are designed to inspire a feeling of home in harmony with nature. Feast on the breathtaking jungle as you dine in the open air pavilion and bask in an extraordinarily beautiful and natural setting on one of Costa Rica’s renowned beaches. Guiones Beach offers great surfing to both beginners and advanced and the lush grounds are full of mango trees and coconut palms as you walk down to the ocean.
Your stay at Bodhi Tree offers comfortable and elegant accommodations, delicious and healthy gourmet cuisine, salt-water pools, full gym, spin studio, café, gift shop, luxury spa, surf school, adventurous excursions and complimentary wireless service.
THE FOOD
The chefs at Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort use all natural, fresh ingredients to promote a healthy lifestyle. The retreat includes three meals per day, offering an array of hot and refreshing cold soups; an excellent assortment of veggies and salads; organic chicken, fish and vegan options, along with organic wine and artisanal beer available for purchase.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Stay in exquisite rooms set amid the splendor and beauty of the lush Costa Rican jungle. Modern Balinese furnishings, luxurious bathrooms, dramatic high ceilings and large windows create a sacred space for soothing rest and quiet contemplation. All rooms include Egyptian cotton sheets, air conditioning, coffee and tea maker and a laptop-sized safe. Study or work in comfort at the large work desk with access to free wireless internet. Refresh after your practice in your open air rainfall shower, featuring luxurious Raw Botanicals toiletries.
JUNGLE ROOM: Enjoy a welcoming outdoor terrace and jungle views. The room is tastefully furnished with a private bathroom and rainfall shower along with hot water and air conditioning.
CASITA DOUBLE ROOM: This spacious room has two separate bedrooms, a private bathroom, kitchenette and large outdoor lounge area, along with hot water and air conditioning. Price is per person for two people sharing a room.
All retreat rates include:
4 nights luxe accommodations at Bodhi Tree
3 healthy, delicious meals per day
Twice daily yoga sessions with Amy + Mike
1 Group Surf Lesson
Fire ceremony, meditations and more...
New friends and amazing adventures!
Retreat rate does not include:
Airfare to/from Costa Rica
Domestic transportation to/from retreat hotel (shuttle is available each way from Liberia airport)
Additional Surf Lessons
Massages or additional excursions
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks and café purchases
Price includes accommodations for four nights, three meals per day, and full yoga & meditation retreat offerings. Retreat price depends on room selection. If booking a double occupancy room, you must have two people in your party. Price does not include airfare, ground transportation, and activity fees. All prices are final and non-refundable.
Questions? Drop us a line!
THE YOGA TEACHERS
AMY: A leader in the yoga community, Amy teaches dynamic and creative classes set to great music and layered with spirituality - drawing inspiration from her personal practice and frequent travels. A mom, wife and entrepreneur, Amy is known for her down to earth approach as she leads yoga events, workshops and retreats around the globe. Find her on instagram: @miamy
MIKE: A yogi, surfer, tech entrepreneur and a Blissology-inspired yoga teacher, Mike teaches classes that combine his love for movement and laughter with questions that push the boundaries of our conscious awareness, all threaded together with Mike's signature sense of humor. Mike has battled addiction, depression and suicide and shares vulnerably about those experiences and loves to connect with others who are seeking growth. Find him on instagram: @moiked
Q&A
How do I get to Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort?
The best bet is to fly into Liberia (LIR) and hop on a Bodhi shuttle that will take you straight to the resort. Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort can help in arranging transportation for guests flying to and from Liberia or San Jose. Liberia is the closest international airport, approximately 2.5 hours drive from Nosara, and San Jose is approximately a 5 hour drive from Nosara.
One Way Prices To/From Liberia:
1 to 4 people = $150 + 13% tax
5 or more people = $40 + 13% tax per person
When should I fly in and fly out?
We will kick off the retreat at 5pm on Saturday, October 21st. You can fly out anytime on October 25th or you can also arrange to stay after the retreat is over for some extra relaxation.
What if I’ve never done yoga before?
Amy and Mike both teach a mixed level class, so there will be options for all sorts of practitioners. The beauty of retreat classes is that they offer more time to break down poses and explain things, so chances are that everyone will be learning something, no matter your level of experience.
What if I’m gluten-free/low-carb/celiac/raw vegan/sugar-free? What type of food is it?
You’re in good company. Bodhi Tree has delicious food options that can fit your lifestyle. 3 meals a day are included in the daily rates. The Bodhi buffet serves lots of fresh fruit and veggies, and local fish and chicken, their meal plan is based on the philosophy of “from the earth to your plate”, so avoiding preservatives and processed foods. Meals are fresh, plentiful and delicious and can be customized to fit your needs. Note that only dinner on arrival day, and only breakfast on departure day are provided. The daily meal schedule is as follows: Breakfast: 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM Lunch: 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM Dinner: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Do they have massages?
YES! We highly recommend you pamper yourself and book one of the special healing treatments at Bodhi Tree.
What should I bring?
Bring yoga clothes, a swimsuit or three, along with shorts, tank tops and a lightweight jacket or hoodie since the temperature can drop a few degrees at night. Some other things we recommend bringing are a camera, hat, water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray and anything you love from the states.
Do I need to bring a yoga mat?
Manduka yoga mats and props are offered on site but feel free to bring your own and any other accessories that you like for your practice.
What is the cancellation policy?
All payments are non-refundable. Nobody books a retreat with the intention of canceling it, but unexpected events do occur, so please consider purchasing travel insurance. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds or credits will be granted for failure to attend, complete or for arriving late or leaving early.
BLUE ZONES
Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort is located in one of the world’s Blue Zones©. According to author Dan Buettner, Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula is one of five Blue Zones in the world. A Blue Zone is an area where people live the longest and report the highest levels of well-being. While visiting Nosara, you will feel the resonance of a vibrant, inspiring, and healing energy in this rich subtropical environment.
ABOUT COSTA RICA
Costa Rica is a destination internationally renowned for its friendly and genuine people and spectacular nature. While it may seem remote, Costa Rica is easily accessible from the United States and Canada, and attracts more eco-friendly and holistically oriented tourists each year. “Pura vida” is a characteristic Costa Rican phrase used both as a greeting or farewell, and as an answer to express that things are going well. Pura vida literally means pure life, however, the real meaning is closer to "full of life" or "this is living.” You will quickly see that pura vida is more than just a phrase – it is a way of life for the Ticos (Costa Ricans). You would be hard pressed to find a more friendly and welcoming culture. Costa Rica is not only known for its beauty and ecological tourism, but also as a country whose values reflect many ideals embraced by those of us interested in world peace, environmental preservation, excellent education, and a high standard of health care. Costa Rica is at the forefront of environmental stewardship in Central America. It is committed to a major initiative to decrease its ecological footprint and become a leader in the “green” movement. It is unique in Central America as it has the longest uninterrupted democracy, no standing army in more than 50 years, and a 95% literacy rate. The official language is Spanish, but many of the people speak some English, a required course in all schools. Even though Costa Rica is a small country, it has almost 5% of the world’s biodiversity. Much of the country is set aside forever into protected National Parks, wildlife refuges and nature reserves.
