Rooted in purpose and enhanced by nature, Yoga Ethos retreats are an opportunity to live yoga as a way of life. Join E-RYT 500 Heather Koa (Solomon) and her husband Kevin Koa for 8 days and 7 nights of rejuvenation at the Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort in Nosara, Costa Rica.
This retreat is an artistic journey designed to support a holistic yoga lifestyle. Throughout the week, align your yoga practice with the ancient pulse nature. Through daily yoga classes and workshops we will explore how the five elements (Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether) influence your body, mind, and energy. We'll view ourselves through the lens of Ayurvedic science, and learn lifestyle habits that create balance in your daily life and enrich overall wellbeing.
Classes styles include vinyasa flows, stabilizing hatha, grounding yin, and soulful meditation. Several classes will include live music from Kevin Koa. His instrumental guitar and rhythmic percussion weave melodic layers that rise and fall with each breath creating a soundscape that elevates the atmosphere of the class.
Between sessions we'll share an abundance of freshly prepared organic meals. Retreat packages include daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets with options for everyone, whether you're an omnivore, vegetarian, vegan, or have specific preferences. The kitchen staff takes pride in offering nutrient dense, creative, and delicious food.
Our schedule has built in blocks of free time for you to choose any extra curricular activities you desire. The resort has some amazing features that provide options for both relaxation and adventure; spa services (massage, facials, pedicures), salt water pools, boat tours, walking distance to Guiones beach (pacific ocean), surf lessons, wild life sanctuary tour, wight lifting gym, extra yoga classes and sound bath sessions, .
This is a week to Embody Nature's Rhythm, and return to your natural state of being. You'll find the structure and spaciousness you need for healing and rejuvenation. Come for movement, nourishment, and a deeper connection to your true nature.
Daily classes with Heather (vinyasa, hatha, yin, meditation, Ayurveda, Philosophy)
Thoughtfully designed bedrooms equipped with air conditioning, Egyptian cotton bedding, and botanical soaps
Local-organic food served buffet style for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Foundations of Ayurveda booklet to learn about the core concepts of Ayurveda, and a Dosha quiz for you to learn about your unique constitution
Unique yoga rooms all equipped with Manduka yoga mats, cork blocks, large bolsters, straps, blankets, and meditation cushions
2 saltwater pools & free rental towels on site exclusively for resort guests
Air conditioned gym with weightlifting equipment
We will coordinate ground transportation to/from Bodhi Tree & LIR airport [other options: (1) purchase an additional flight from LIR to Nosara (2) purchase rental car or different shuttle service]
From the front desk to the garden, the Bodhi Tree has a huge team of support personnel to answer on site questions, transport your luggage, drive you into town, and anything else you may need
Free wifi accessible throughout the resort
You need to purchase an international flight to Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR airport), we recommend adding travel insurance
Bodhi Tree Spa services can be charged to your room or paid for in advance
Book your surf lesson at the front desk, discounts for group lessons
Adventure seekers can book off-site excursions at the front desk (includes transportation)
Bodhi Tree has an extensive schedule of public Yoga classes from various teachers, you can purchase extra classes at a discounted rate
The resort has an on-site restaurant and juice bar/cafe open to the public- you are welcome to purchase additional food at your leisure
For all of the resort support staff: room cleaning services, landscaping, pool maintenance, etc. there is suggested tip amount of $10/day
Travel day is exciting and exhilarating, but can also be a little overstimulating. Day 1 & 2 we will take things slow and ground down with Earth element. Upon arrival to the Bodhi Tree you will be greeted with fresh coconut water and check in at the front desk. Once settled into your room you are welcome to mingle around the resort. We will have our first dinner together in the evening. Day 2 we'll have a slow morning and begin our daily yoga classes.
Water element inspires us to go with the flow. Our classes, workshops, and trips to the beach will help invite the qualities of water into our consciousness.
Fire is a powerful element that brings light, warmth, and transformation. The pacific coast of Costa Rica shares the most beautiful sunsets. We'll connect with the energy of fire element through the heat of the day, and sun gazing in the evenings.
Air element or wind is subtle and invisible, but has a profound impact on everything. Wind drives the movement in our bodies and in the world around us. Throughout the week you'll learn to work with the power of your breath through various Yoga & meditation practices.
Ether or space is the foundation for all matter. As we come towards the end of the week, take time to reflect on the insights you've gained in classes and conversations. Carry the experience in your heart when you return home.
A key piece of the retreat is taking time to slow down and integrate the movement, meditation, and intellectual stimulation. Our hope is that you leave the retreat inspired to incorporate new habits into your day to day life.
Be sure to finalize any room charges, and formally check-out of the Bodhi Tree the night before you leave. We will walk you through check-out procedures.
I’m Heather Koa (Solomon), E-RYT- 500. My values are rooted in Yoga as a way of life, holistic healing, community, connection to nature, nutrition, herbalism, mindful movement, and the love of life.
Yoga Ethos is my intuitive style of sharing the art of Yogic movement, philosophy, and lifestyle. I draw on wisdom from my experiences in Yoga and Ayurveda to craft classes that connect students to the qualities of their true nature.
