SOLD OUT~A Journey to the Heart- Live Music Yoga Retreat

Playa Grande, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

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Erin Wimert
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Nov 6 - 13, 2021
Group size: 1 - 25
SOLD OUT~A Journey to the Heart- Live Music Yoga Retreat
Playa Grande, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Erin Wimert
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7 reviews

Nov 6 - 13, 2021
Group size: 1 - 25

About this trip

This eight-day live music and yoga retreat is open to anyone, join us to connect to your own hearts while uniting with a community of like-minded humans. 

Students will explore and embody different concepts such as intention, acceptance, gratitude, forgiveness and non-judgment to create a more intimate relationship with themselves and each other. Each day will be an opportunity to contemplate and discuss these themes through journaling, meditation, vinyasa and yin yoga, pranayama and yoga nidra.  DJ Artisan Jones will provide live music for each class along with a nighttime dance party. There will also be plenty of time to relax by the ocean or pool and enjoy surfing, sailing, watching turtles, ziplining and eating delicious local food in the tree top restaurant.

This week long practice of self-love is designed to leave you feeling more whole, confident and free to be yourself while letting go of old stories and opening up to our fullest and most authentic potential right NOW.


Early Bird Specials

$200 off by April 6, 2021 (USE CODE EARLY200)

$100 off by July 6, 2021 (USE CODE EARLY 100)

Daily Schedules

  

ARRIVAL DAY - November 6th

● 3pm – Check in

● 6pm – Dinner

● 7pm – Opening Circle


DAILY SCHEDULE

● 7:30 am - All Levels Live DJ Yoga

● 9 am - Breakfast

● Free Time / Excursions 

● 1 pm - Lunch

● Free Time / Excursions 

● 4:30 pm - Live DJ Yin Yoga Nidra

● 6:30 pm - Dinner


DEPARTURE DAY - November 13th

● 7:30am Final yoga class

● 9am- Breakfast

● 11am Check Out

Keep In Mind...

Travel insurance is now required for entry. 

Please review the Covid-19 guidelines for Costa Rica here: https://ripjackinn.com/costa-rica-travel-insurance/

  • Our retreat is open to all levels. 
  • We welcome practitioners ages 18 and up.
  • Check in to the hotel is Saturday, November 6th at 3:00pm. Please try to arrive to the Liberia airport as close to 2:00pm as you can. If you arrive at a different time, let me know as soon as possible. It is about an hour from Liberia airport to RipJack Inn.
  • Check out is Saturday, November 13th at 11:00am. Shuttles will arrive at RipJack Inn to take us back to Liberia airport.
  • Deposits are non-refundable. There will be no refunds issued after July 30th, 2021. Note that our venue charges a payment even when you cancel. If you paid a deposit, remainder of balance is due on July 27th, 2021.
  • Meals start with dinner on November 6th, and end with breakfast on November 13th. If you are coming early or staying late, please budget for meals outside of the retreat
  • If for any reason the retreat is cancelled, you will received a full refund of your deposit..


Requirements for Tourists Entering Costa Rica

Costa Rica travel insurance is one of the new requirements for entry.  Here is a summary of what Costa Rica is requiring from tourists entering the country as of September 1st, 2020.

  1. The tourist must be from an approved country or US state.  The approved countries include the European Union, the United Kingdom, Schengen Zone, Canada, South America, Asia and Oceania.  As of September 1st US residents from New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Connecticut, Virginia, Maryland and DC.  As of September 15th US residents from Pennsylvania, Colorado and Massachusetts.  US citizens must have a valid driver’s license or state issued ID.  You are allowed to have a layover in a non approved state.  US citizens from any state who can prove they were in an approved country for at least two weeks prior to arriving in Costa Rica will also be allowed entry.
  2. Tourists must show proof of a negative PCR test for the coronavirus. The sample for the test must have been taken no more than 72 hours before the flight to Costa Rica.
  3. Everyone entering Costa Rica must complete the online “Health Pass” epidemiological form: https://salud.go.cr
  4. A travel insurance policy covering the tourist for COVID-19 during their time in Costa Rica (see below).

The tourist must have certification from the policy issuer (in English or Spanish) confirming the following:

  1. Validity of the policy during the visit to Costa Rica.
  2. Guarantee that it covers medical expenses in cases of COVID-19 in Costa Rica, for at least $50,000 (Fifty Thousand United States dollars).
  3. That it includes a minimum coverage of $2,000 for expenses of extended lodging due to the pandemic.

If you do not have such policy you may purchase one from an approved company for between $10 – $12 per day.  To find out more specific information please visit the INS website or you can also visit the Sagicor website to review the best option for you.

Click here to learn about the safety protocols at RipJack Inn.

What’s included

  • Accomodations
    8 days and 7 nights in a beachside, boutique hotel located a short one hour drive from the airport and is just 250 feet from from Playa Grande.
  • 3 Delicious Daily Meals
    Fresh meals can be prepared vegetarian or vegan. Dine in a beautiful open-air treetop restaurant.
  • Twice Daily Live DJ Yoga
    Join us for an all-levels vinyasa yoga class in the morning and/or yin/yoga nidra in the afternoon. Mosey to the beach afterwards to watch the sunset!
  • Airport Transfers
    Transfers to and from Liberia Airport
  • Sunset Sailboat
    Take a half-day adventure from Playa Flamingo on a Catamaran! Options to snorkel or swim while enjoying a fresh complimentary lunch and open bar. The day ends with a gorgeous sunset on the water.
  • Yoga Props
    Mats, straps, blankets and bolsters will be available for use.

What’s not included

  • Flight
    To/From Liberia Airport
  • Additional Activities
    Surfing, Ziplining, Horse Back Riding, Massage, etc
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Tips

Available Packages

Standard Room Single

These rooms are located under the restaurant so they are the most budget friendly rooms due to some noise (possibly until 10pm). They are each tastefully and individually decorated. Each hotel room has a small outdoor patio and a hammock hanging out front. The hotel rooms have one queen and one single bed.


*It is very hard to hear other sounds with A/C or fan on.


Includes: Air Conditioning, Private Baths, Daily Housekeeping, Ceiling Fans, Coffee Maker, Toiletries, Hot Water and an In-Room Safe.


USE CODE EARLY200 for $200 Early bird by April 6*


For additional photos and a more detailed description please visit https://ripjackinn.com/accommodations/

$2,550
Deposit: $500
Delux Room Single

The two rooms are located in a stand alone building that include an outdoor patio space. They are each tastefully and individually decorated. Rooms include either a Double, Queen or a King Bed.


Includes: Outdoor Seating, 32" Flat Screen TV, Mini Fridge, Air Conditioning, Private Baths, Daily Housekeeping, Ceiling Fans, Coffee Maker, Toiletries, Hot Water and an In-Room Safe.


USE CODE EARLY200 for $200 Early bird by April 6*


For additional photos and a more detailed description please visit https://ripjackinn.com/accommodations/

$2,795
Deposit: $500
Delux Room Shared

The two rooms are located in a stand alone building that include an outdoor patio space. They are each tastefully and individually decorated. Rooms include either a Double, Queen or a King Bed.

Includes: Outdoor Seating, 32" Flat Screen TV, Mini Fridge, Air Conditioning, Private Baths, Daily Housekeeping, Ceiling Fans, Coffee Maker, Toiletries, Hot Water and an In-Room Safe.


USE CODE EARLY200 for $200 Early bird by April 6*


For additional photos and a more detailed description please visit https://ripjackinn.com/accommodations/

$2,295
Deposit: $500
Bungalow- Double

The bungalow has two queen size beds in a room separated by French doors. The front room comes with a comfy couch. The bathroom has an open spa type shower with smooth river rocks on the floor to massage your feet after a day at the beach. The bungalow has beautiful Costa Rican hardwood throughout.


Includes: Outdoor Seating, 32" Flat Screen TV, Mini Fridge, Air Conditioning, Private Baths, Daily Housekeeping, Ceiling Fans, Coffee Maker, Toiletries, Hot Water and an In-Room Safe.


USE CODE EARLY200 for $200 Early bird by April 6*


For additional photos and a more detailed description please visit https://ripjackinn.com/accommodations/

$2,385
Deposit: $500
Suite Double

Suites have one large bedroom, and a large living room with kitchenette.  Each family suite has an outdoor patio that overlooks one of our two swimming pools.

Includes: Outdoor Seating, 32" Flat Screen TV, Mini Fridge, Air Conditioning, Private Baths, Daily Housekeeping, Ceiling Fans, Coffee Maker, Toiletries, Hot Water and an In-Room Safe.


USE CODE EARLY200 for $200 Early bird by April 6*


For additional photos and a more detailed description please visit https://ripjackinn.com/accommodations/

$2,600
Deposit: $500


Your Organizer


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Erin Wimert
7 reviews
Erin Wimert has been teaching yoga and barre full-time in Denver for 12 years. She specializes in Vinyasa (Beginners-Advanced), Yin and Yoga Nidra and runs the barre program and teacher trainings at Endorphin. Teaching is Erin’s form of creative expression, it is a platform where she can create an experience, grounded in presence, for students to feel safe and become curious about getting to know their own hearts and minds.

Reviews

What an amazing trip we had! Everything was so well planned and felt seamless. Rip Jack was a wonderful spot that felt local and their staff were unbelievably gracious and attentive. The food was outstanding, so many options for any tastebud. Erin & Michael were the most gracious hosts and I can’t thank them enough for the experience they provided not only on the mat but off as well. My favorite being their love to share their favorite local people & spots with us. My first yoga retreat was an experience I’ll never forget and I can’t wait for the next!
By Kendra B for SOLD OUT~A Journey to the Heart- Live Music Yoga Retreat on Nov 30, 2021
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This was a phenomenal yoga retreat from start to finish. Erin would regularly send the particpants messages with travel information and useful tips for what to bring and expect while in Costa Rica. She helped walk us through things that made traveling so easy and straightforward. We now have Global Entry access which will make all of our future air travel more streamlined and efficient. The location in Playa Grande was the perfect setting for the twice daily yoga classes Erin and DJ Artisan Jones offered during the retreat. Each class was thoughtfully created and the participants really got to know one another through practicing together in a safe environment where we could all be our authentic selves. The food and accommodations at the Rip Jack Inn where we stayed were wonderful and all of the staff were very helpful and friendly. Erin and DJ Artisan Jones also made sure that participants had access to excursions, like a fabulous catamaran tour in Panache Bay and meals at Brothers of Ale. They also helped participants capture fantastic photos and videos. They attended to all of our concerns and questions with ease and efficiency. This retreat was life changing and inspired the participants to keep striving for the "Pura Vida" way of living even after returning home. 10/10 stars for the exceptional job Erin and DJ Artisan Jones did in organizing and running this event.
By Greg L for A Journey to the Heart- Live Music Yoga Retreat on Nov 17, 2021
This was an amazing trip - Erin is a fabulous yoga instructor and the venue and other attendees were wonderful. Would highly recommend.
By Thereasa R for A Journey to the Heart- Live Music Yoga Retreat on Nov 16, 2021
KB
An ideal balance between activities available and downtime. Local feel, comforts but not touristy. Thorough communication. Yoga practices were consistent and each offered a slight variation of focus. Attentive to individual needs and challenges. Instructor energy never waned, always engaged.
By Kelly B for SOLD OUT~A Journey to the Heart- Live Music Yoga Retreat on Nov 15, 2021
What an amazing experience! Extremely well organized by Erin and Michael! Was my first retreat ever and it has spoiled me! I don’t think anyone could do a better job! The Rip Jack Inn was beautiful and the staff was incomparable! Thanks for an awesome time!
By Jody M for SOLD OUT~A Journey to the Heart- Live Music Yoga Retreat on Nov 15, 2021
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