Come and immerse yourself in this remarkable opportunity to retreat and receive the nourishing benefits of yoga, meditation, reiki and community on the jungle coast-line of the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. Indulge in a full week of renewal at the stunning oasis of tranquility that is Blue Osa luxury eco-retreat center. 

We will practice an invigorating, soulful, fluid Vinyasa flow style yoga upon arrival and during our mornings together. The following afternoon's will be a mixture of slow flow & yin yoga, as well as a reiki session and breathwork session.  

Blue Osa is truly stunning. Upon waking you can walk just a few feet to the ocean and watch the sunrise. The 2nd story spacious and beautifully designed yoga shala has wide panoramic views of the ocean. After yoga, or throughout the afternoon you can slip into the warm, refreshing glorious ocean, with views of mountains all around, and scarlet macaws and other jungle birds flying by. 

What's equally as special about this retreat is the incredible Blue Osa team. They truly care for us as special guests, and create a warm, open environment to call home for a week.

Every day after breakfast you'll also have an opportunity to adventure. Adventures include horseback riding to a waterfall, where you repel down the canyon! A jungle hike with swimming holes led a knowledgeable tour guide to learn about the 2.5% of the worlds species that inhabit this special area of Costa Rica.  Other optional adventures include touring a local farm and kayaking the coast line. And, of course there is amazing surfing at a local beach! With a couple different breaks that make it a perfect place for beginners to learn and those with experience to enjoy as well. 

You can choose to participate in adventures day by day. Most adventures are about 3 hours, arriving back at Blue Osa to have lunch and spacious afternoon time.

The property itself is also a heavenly refuge with a big pool, plenty of spaces to lounge in the sun and shade.

And what a gift it is to be cooked and cleaned for! Can you see yourself relaxing into 3 beautifully prepared farm-to-table meals a day??... with the best fresh and local ingredients served from Blue Osa's organic vegetarian kitchen. It's such a gift to receive nourishing food prepared with lots of love everyday.

- Retreat Travel, Flight details & FAQS can be found HERE

On Yoga..

Both Nicole and Julie have a passion for yoga as a lifestyle, with thoughtfully designed movement and yogic philosophy. In addition to the asana (movement), you can look forward to dharma talks, journaling, and inspired conversation.

Of high value is creating an environment of inclusivity, healthy inquiry and exploration of mind, body and spirit (and don't be surprised if we have some FUN while we're at it!)

Bask in the freedom to nap, play, swim, adventure, lay in a hammock or chill by the pool, go for a stroll, read, journal...dream, reflect, connect and disconnect. 

Please plan to arrive for:

CHECK-IN Saturday August 13, 2022 by 2pm 

and CHECK-OUT at 11am on Saturday August 20, 2022.

Pura Vida and Costa Rica, here we come!!! 

Daily Itinerary

5AM - Coffee + Tea available

6AM - Fruit available
7:30AM - 7:50AM - Meditation and Breathwork

8AM - 9:15AM - Morning Yoga

9:30AM - Breakfast 

1PM - Lunch 

1:30- 4:45PM Rest, Pool / Beach Time. Optional Adventures/2 group surf lessons 

4:45PM - 6PM - Restorative Practice

6:30PM - Dinner

Retreat Details

- All are welcome! All genders, orientation, backgrounds, religions, ages. 

- Meals: Meals here are plant-based and gluten-free. Eggs are served as an option with breakfast, and animal protein is served as an option for 3 dinners. Delicious plant-based options are the mainstay at every meal. Most meals are also gluten-free, and when not, there is an alternative. If you have special meal needs with allergies or preference, accommodations can of course be made. Please let us know on the sheet we will share when you sign up if we should be aware of the above.

-  Rooms: There are 3 types of room options. A shared room with 3 people, a shared room with 2 people, and single rooms. They are priced accordingly. Julie and Nicole are great at learning about you through what you share with us and using our intuition to pair people together. Many people sign up for a shared room without knowing who they’ll room with, and it always works out beautifully.

- YOGA! The morning yoga practice will be a steady, vinyasa practice with a focus on connecting or reconnecting to a strong, steady foundation. All-levels or practitioners are welcome, and we will offer in every practice options for rest and modifications as well as to amplify and advance your practice. 

A moderate level of physical ability is recommended! Morning practices will be sweaty and challenging, yet still balanced and taught to an intermediate student. If you’re newer to yoga, you are more than welcome to join! We always have at least a few students who are just getting into the practice. We recommend using the retreat as inspiration to practice yoga at least twice a week leading up to this time! 

About Nicole Cronin...

Nicole has been teaching yoga in the San Francisco Bay Area for 10 years. 

Following a tragic accident in 2012, which included both the passing of her beloved fiancé and breaking her back (ending up in a wheelchair), Nicole began her teacher career.  

She embodies a strong, heart-felt commitment to life and supports others to live their highest truth.

Nicole is also the mama to a 6 year old girl, loves both solitude and social gatherings and prioritizes being in nature regularly.

Nicole has an awakened passion for bringing more kindness, compassion, clarity and resilience into the world- through yoga, meditation and wisdom teachings.  She also works in the field of embodied leadership, which is organically and beautifully woven throughout her offerings.

Visit Nicole's website to learn more: Nicole Cronin

About Julie Aiello...

As a dedicated student of yoga for over a decade, I truly believe that nourishing ourselves nourishes all life. Investing time and energy back into ourselves is essential to remember we are not only here to be of service, but to know ourselves as divine and worthy of receiving as well. Emptying and refilling our cup with what most nourishes us now is an ever-renewing, empowering healing practice I am committed to for myself and to offering for you!

Yoga for me is a form of leadership - how I lead and conduct myself. Meaning, how I prioritize my emotional, physical and mental health.  How I honor my desires, gifts and challenges. How I care for others and let them care for me. How I tend my relationships. And of course how I show up and serve the world. It is all part of yoga. And nothing excites me more than being able to share these practices and have time and space together to put them into practice and feel the effects of connecting to all that is possible for you and your precious life.

I live in Marin county, just north of San Francisco. I have been leading yoga classes through Outdoor Yoga SF over the last seven years in San Francisco, as well as guiding local and international retreats. I prioritize being in nature everyday, close family and friends, and taking care of myself on all levels. I spend my days teaching the Daily Practice at 6:30am everyday, managing Outdoor Yoga SF, and dreaming and creating the new world we are all seeking to build and live in together.

Visit Julie's website to learn more: Julianne Aiello

Come join us! 

This retreat is a time for you to slow your roll.. to live in the present, be wonderfully pampered with delicious meals and transformative yoga, immersed in nature. 

Please feel free to reach out with any questions. 

With love, Julie and Nicole