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About this trip
Recharge and renew your spirit with a week in paradise with Marci and the Thrive family! Lush jungles and sandy beaches in incomparable Costa Rica. We are staying at the newly renovated and gorgeous Vida Asana retreat center and Eco-Resort. Vida Asana was one of the first retreat centers on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Sustainable and mindful adventure are top priorities of Vida Asana.
Vida Asana is tucked away in the rainforest, less than a mile from the beach, and blends perfectly with the jungle environment. Playa Hermosa is a quiet surfing community, located between the beach towns of Jaco and Manuel Antonio, about 90 minutes south of San Jose (SJO) airport. This location allows our guests to enjoy a wide range of activities, if they choose to venture off of the property.
Relax by the pool, take a nap in the "sloth station" hammock area, or hop on a bike and ride down to the beach for surf lessons. This retreat is all about YOU!
You truly don't need to worry about anything other than showing up. Three* nutritious, organic (as available) meals per day will be provided. Take time to Unplug, Recharge, and Reconnect at a soul level. Participate in every yoga class or pick and choose. You can join us for all-inclusive activities such as our new moon ceremony, workshops, and hike, or you can go choose your own adventure, (List of suggested excursions outside of retreat cost will be provided).
What should I expect?
Marci hosts retreats that feel like a "choose your own adventure." It is important to her that you are able to have agency in your choices. This is, after all, a trip for you to relax (when needed), turn inward, and listen (and trust) your inner knowing. We will have planned activities, classes and workshops but everything is optional. This is YOUR time and YOUR trip of a lifetime!
You will not find a trip that has its days chock full with curriculum or expectations of you or your time. You will choose what each day looks like for you. Marci and the retreat center take care of the details and will have each day planned with excursions, outings, or trips into town. Your job is to simply decide what you want to do!
Some people come on retreat and take advantage of all the adventure that they can fit in. They attend every yoga class and group outing they can. Others come and take the the time to write (like that book outline or blog you've been wanting to write), spend on a personal project they need space for, or just read books and go to the beach.
🧘♀️ 3 daily yoga and meditation classes (2x day with Marci (or her assistant teacher TBA) and one public class you can join)
🧘♀️Excursions such as:
🌴 Jungle hike to a waterfall and swimming hole
🌴Horseback ride and Jungle spa through the jungle
🌴Manuel Antonio National Park
🌴Mirador Hike
🌴Surfing
🌴Stand-up paddle boarding
🌴Zipline
🌴...and more
🧘♀️Unlimited Pool and Hammock time
🧘♀️Cacao Ceremony
🧘♀️New Moon Ceremony
🧘♀️Sangria night
🧘♀️Beach Dinner night
Packing List
A more comprehensive packing list will be sent closer to the time of the retreat but here are some basics you will need.
☀️ Warm weather clothes
☀️Bathing Suit
☀️Sunscreen (lots of it. It is expensive in Costa Rica)
☀️Bug Spray
☀️Comfortable shoes and hiking shoes
☀️Flip Flops
☀️Cash
☀️Passport
☀️Copies of passport (digital and paper)
☀️Vaccination record
☀️Phone charging cable
Food
Vida Asana is known for the incredible food. Food is locally sourced and organic whenever possible. Most food allergies and sensitivities can be accommodated! Just let us know what your needs are.
Meals are plant-based with some options for chicken or fish for some meals (more information on that later).
The food is one of the main reasons we chose to return to Vida Asana for a second time! Their hospitality and welcoming atmosphere are second to none.
Cancellation Policy
• If you need to cancel your reservation more than 150 days prior to the retreat start date, the site rental can be applied to a future retreat date.
• If you need to cancel your reservation within 120 - 150 days prior to the retreat start date, a 50% of payments can be applied to a future date.
• If you need to cancel your reservation less than 120 days prior to the retreat start, all payments are forfeited.
Please do get Trip insurance to protect yourself. :)
What’s included
- Group Shuttle1 Group Shuttle to and from the airport in air conditioned shuttle.
- Private BathroomsAll rooms have a private bathroom, AC, ceiling fan, and organic soap, shampoo, and conditioner.
- MealsThree delicious and organic (whenever possible) meals per day. Meals are vegetarian and pesactarian with fish served every other day. Abundant and made-from-scratch healthy meals.
- Welcome SnacksUpon arrival, guests will be greeted with refreshments and snacks.
- Sangria Night(Non-alcoholic option available)
- Recreational ActivitiesAccess to pool, sun deck with lounge chairs, hammocks and covered lounge.
- BicyclesHop on a bike and head down to he beach!
- Concierge ServiceAccess to a concierge to help you book tours, adventures, massage and spa services, transportation and general information.
- YogaTwo classes per day. Greet each morning with a flow class and end the day with a sweet Yin yoga class .
- Retreat Shirt + GoodiesThrive Yoga Retreats gift bag full of goodies to make your trip even more memorable.
- Mirador Hike
- Manuel Antonio Excursion
- Feng Shui WorkshopsExplore the elements and how they relate to your personal feng shui. Learn how to optimize your life and living spaces using the energy of the natural elements, intention, and feng shui cures.
What’s not included
- Airfare
- Spa ServicesOptional Spa services include bodywork from massage to Feng La (a variation of acupuncture), and Reiki. Prices $70-$200
- Offsite Meal
- Alcohol(aside from Sangria night)
- Optional ExcursionsNot listed above. Choose from Horseback Riding & Jungle Spa, Reforestation Project, Manuel Antonio National Park, Surfing, SUP, Zipline, Rainmaker Conservation Project, and more!
- Gratuity
Available Packages
All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fans, mini refrigerator, private bathroom and cold & hot water.
Wifi reaches every guest room on the property and all common spaces.
All rooms are stocked with Raw Botanicals organic hair and body care products.
Shared occupancy with one or two other participants. Send us request for specific roommate(s).
Checking account payments preferred. Credit card fees will be added to total for credit card payments.
All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fans, mini refrigerator, private bathroom and cold & hot water. Wifi reaches every guest room on the property and all common spaces. All rooms are stocked with Raw Botanicals organic hair and body care products.
Shared occupancy with one or two other participants. Send us request for specific roommate(s).
Checking account payments preferred. Credit card fees will be added to total for credit card payments.
***Other payment schedules are available upon request.
All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fans, mini refrigerator, private bathroom and cold & hot water. Wifi reaches every guest room on the property and all common spaces. All rooms are stocked with Raw Botanicals organic hair and body care products.
Shared occupancy with one or two other participants. Send us request for specific roommate(s).
Checking account payments preferred. Credit card fees will be added to total for credit card payments.
All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fans, mini refrigerator, private bathroom and cold & hot water. Wifi reaches every guest room on the property and all common spaces. All rooms are stocked with Raw Botanicals organic hair and body care products.
Shared occupancy with one or two other participants. Send us request for specific roommate(s).
Checking account payments preferred. Credit card fees will be added to total for credit card payments.
All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fans, mini refrigerator, private bathroom and cold & hot water. Wifi reaches every guest room on the property and all common spaces. All rooms are stocked with Raw Botanicals organic hair and body care products.
Shared occupancy with one or two other participants. Send us request for specific roommate(s).
Checking account payments preferred. Credit card fees will be added to total for credit card payments.
All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fans, mini refrigerator, private bathroom and cold & hot water. Wifi reaches every guest room on the property and all common spaces. All rooms are stocked with Raw Botanicals organic hair and body care products.
Shared occupancy with one or two other participants. Send us request for specific roommate(s).
Checking account payments preferred. Credit card fees will be added to total for credit card payments.
***Other Payment Plan schedules are available upon request.
