Spend a week in paradise with Christina & Alan
in one of the most bio-diverse places on the planet, Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula!
Home to four species of monkeys, toucans, parrots, and countless other animals, this pristine rainforest abounds with life, and is the perfect backdrop for the yoga adventure retreat of a lifetime.
From the lodge, it’s a short stroll through a grove of chocolate trees to catch waves at the very private Pan Dulce Beach…
…or hike inland to marvel at waterfalls and wildlife.
Daily Schedule
Our mornings will begin with an upbeat, full-spectrum asana practice on the beautiful 2-tiered yoga deck overlooking the ocean, followed by breakfast featuring outstanding local foods and recipes. Your registration includes three amazing, gourmet meals a day showcasing fresh, local ingredients.
The days are yours to spend as you wish: at the lodge’s pool and bar, lounging in a hammock, surfing (boards available for rental from the lodge), soaking up rays at the beach, hiking, canoeing, waterfall rappelling, enjoying a Thai Massage, bird-watching, touring an organic chocolate farm, flying through the jungle canopy on a zip-line, or one of many other adventures! Lunch is served at the lodge, or have a boxed lunch (included in price) prepared for you to take on your day trip.
Our evenings will have a more restorative focus, incorporating pranayama and downtempo asana. We’ll close each day with a community dinner at the lodge and share our stories.
Your time is yours on the retreat; you are free to attend all the yoga sessions, or fewer, scheduling yourself busy and full, or lazing on the beach with a book.
Coffee, tea and fruit will be out early each morning before the morning class.
8:30am Morning Practice
10:30am Breakfast/Brunch
2 pm Light lunch*
4 pm Evening Practice
7 pm Dinner
*boxed lunch available if you wish to take it with you on a day trip.
Daily yoga and meditation practices with expert attention from Christina & Alan. Each class is uniquely themed and curated for the group.
Unique bungalows with spacious rooms, comfy beds and private, shady patios for R&R
Farm to table meals in a stunning, open air dining room built with tropical hard woods
Massage Spa services, kayaking, surfing, SUP, and other fun adventures
Plenty of time to enjoy the ocean, take in the jungle and recharge in the heart of the rain forest
The Jungle Lodge
Encanta la Vida (“enchanted life”) will be our home for the week—a stunning, thoughtfully designed lodge immersed in nature. Practice on a two-tier yoga deck with sweeping ocean views, unwind by the freshwater pool, and enjoy drinks from the tropical juice and spirits bar. Just steps away, Pan Dulce beach offers a breathtaking setting where rainforest sounds meet rolling waves. Solar-powered and intentionally crafted, the lodge invites you to relax in hammocks and tucked-away lounge spaces throughout.
Set deep in the jungle, the lodge offers incredible opportunities for wildlife sightings right on site. Accommodations include shared rooms with two or three king or queen beds, as well as private suites for couples or solo travelers. Each room is spacious and unique, featuring comfortable beds, private baths, and custom decks for quiet relaxation. You’ll have full access to the entire property—including the pool and yoga deck—with a stunning beach just five minutes away.
The Yoga & Mobility
Christina
Teaching yoga since 2005, Christina has a deep commitment to the therapeutic potential of yoga, and its relevance for each practitioner at every skill level. She offers spirited, mobility-informed practices that will help you progress your practice and build functional strength while dialing your stress levels down.
Alan
Alan is known for their down to earth ways, and science-driven approach to yoga and mobility. He has a special gift for making complex ideas accessible while keeping practice light and fun. Alan teaches inclusive, accessible classes that empower you to play your own edge with wisdom.
With two inclusive practices a day, your morning practice will be longer and stronger, and evenings will be shorter and more mellow. Expect joint-specific strengthening, and accessible variations for all.
Whether you want to amp it up this week and work on inversions and stronger poses, or you want to keep it mellow and relaxed, you will be empowered to choose the variations that feel right for you, and every session will be tailored to the yogis on the deck.
THE ADVENTURE OF THE OSA PENINSULA
The Osa Peninsula is a truly special place where a shared reverence for its landscapes, wildlife, and local community shapes a deeply memorable experience.
• Surfing
• Stand-Up Paddle Boarding
• Organic chocolate farm tour (ends with chocolate fondue w/tropical fruit!)
• Guided rainforest hike 75-foot tree climb
• Waterfall rappelling
• Kayaking
• Snorkeling
• Boat tours
• Dolphin/whale watching (I have seen humpback whales on this trip!)
• Corcovado National Park Full-Day Hike (breathtaking, so much wildlife!)
• Animal Sanctuary (you can hold monkeys!)
• Massage and Spa Treatments
• Zipline Canopy Tour
getting there
Encanta la Vida
Arrival: International flight to SJO – San Jose International Airport. It may be easiest to arrive the night before in San Jose, on Feb 13, and then fly to Puerto Jimenez the morning of Feb 14.
Domestic Travel: Leave at least a two-hour window to clear customs between your international flight and your domestic flight with Sansa Airlines. Check in at ELV is 2pm.
Departure: Checkout is 11am. Book an international flight that departs no earlier than 11am.
