Prana & Pura Vida: A Women’s Yoga Retreat with Ashley Corri

Puntarenas Province, Uvita, Costa Rica

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Square One Yoga Studios
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Sep 7 - 13, 2020
Group size: 6 - 25
Prana & Pura Vida: A Women’s Yoga Retreat with Ashley Corri
Puntarenas Province, Uvita, Costa Rica

Square One Yoga Studios
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3 reviews

Sep 7 - 13, 2020
Group size: 6 - 25

About this trip

Prana: A Sanskrit word for our vital life energy

Pura Vida: A Costa Rican expression that can mean anything from hello to you’re welcome to let’s enjoy our one wild and precious life


It’s been a hell of a year to be alive as women in this world, right, ladies? Let’s offer ourselves the revitalization we deserve! Join us for an all-women’s yoga retreat at an ecolodge  nestled in a private reserve along the ocean in one of the country’s most beautiful and biodiverse tropical rainforests. We will  recharge our prana in a paradise brimming with life force and unleash our own vitality, all in community with other women. 


Immersed in Mother Nature at her most magnificent, and unbridled from our usual burdens, we will reconnect with our spirit's purest nature- joy, freedom, expansive love, and that spark of divine femininity that reminds us we are inspiring forces of nature, ready to reclaim our vibrant, powerful lives.


From your yoga mat (or hammock!), enjoy spectacular views of the ocean and her crashing waves, and fill your lungs with the revitalizing ions of ocean breeze and expansive sky. Enjoy organic local cuisine prepared with love by the chefs at La Cusinga. Soak up the beauty of vivid flowers & birds on hikes through lush rainforest right out of your front door or take the short walk to deserted black sand beaches. 


Optional excursions include an exhilarating zipline through the canopy above or snorkeling  along the protected coast to check out coral reefs and colorful sea-life; keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and sea turtles! 

About Your Teacher

Ashley’s path of healing and empowerment through Eastern spiritual practices started with Anusara Yoga in 2007. Her practice and study since then has expanded to the Iyengar lineage, as well as Tibetan Buddhism. Also a UC Berkeley graduate in Environmental Sustainability, and a Certified Massage Therapist, Ashley completed her 200HR training with Square One Yoga in 2016, and has taken supplemental trainings with Niroga Institute and Baptiste Yoga. She teaches from a mindful, trauma-informed lens, and seeks to balance her classes with playful fire and grounded introspection. She facilities a space for students to celebrate and integrate all aspects of their being, and would love to see you on the mat!

What’s included

  • 6 nights accommodation
    La Cusinga Lodge in a pristine private reserve with sweeping ocean views
  • 3 meals per day
    Local, seasonal, organic as available at the La Cusinga restaurant
  • RT airport transport
    Group round trip transportation from airport hotel
  • Two daily yoga classes
    An active morning class and more relaxed evening class

What’s not included

  • Airfare to/from San Jose
    We will leave San Jose at 10 AM on April 5. Please plan flights accordingly or arrive one day early. We will arrive back by 5 PM on the 11th.
  • Optional excursions
    There are loads of things to do near our lodge. You can easily stay on the property and explore walking trails, beaches, and waterfalls. Ziplining, snorkeling, etc. are not included
  • Alcoholic beverages

Available Packages

Dorm

Share a large, ocean-facing dormitory with other trip participants.

$1,685
Deposit: $485
Forest View Double
$2,285
Deposit: $485
Ocean View Double
$2,685
Deposit: $485
Ocean Front Single
$3,285
Deposit: $885


Your Organizer


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Square One Yoga Studios
3 reviews
Square One Yoga is a small, independent yoga studio with two locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are committed to keeping yoga friendly, accessible, and affordable. We are a come-as-you-are studio; we love total beginners and we also love our veteran yogis who are looking for a friendly, down-to-earth place to practice. All are welcome! Start where you are. We have a place for every body.

Reviews

Beautiful scenery, Beautiful People, Nurturing Yoga, New Friends. Awesome healthy food, and sleep with ocean waves. I came home refreshed. Katy and Gillian were welcoming and fun.
By Jeanne O for Back to the Heart: Peace, Play and Yoga with Katy Cryer & Gillian Hull on May 18, 2023
Katy/Square One delivered yet another amazing Yoga week in Yelapa! With the addition of her co-yogi Gillian, the experience definitely soared with additional workshops and individual attention! The food was delicious, healthy and inventive. And satisfying. The accommodations were lovely and has great potential. The establishment could/should make easy improvements so guests have a comfortable stay. And have paddle boards/ kayaks available on property as their site states. I returned refreshed and recharged and grateful for the experience that Katy and Gillian provided as instructors, mentors, friends. Sante sante sante!
By cynthia s for Back to the Heart: Peace, Play and Yoga with Katy Cryer & Gillian Hull on Apr 24, 2023
Thank you to Katy and Gillian for an amazing retreat. The meditations every morning at 7am were the perfect way to start each day. There were multiple options for yoga practice including Yoga Nidra and restorative. Each session I attended was supportive and flexible to accommodate various skill levels and each person's capacity. I participated in the workshops and learned so much about mudras, mandalas, and breathing. The location was exquisite. I will definitely do this again!
By Cathy D for Back to the Heart: Peace, Play and Yoga with Katy Cryer & Gillian Hull on Apr 24, 2023