This isn't just a yoga retreat.

It's an opportunity to step away from everyday life, reconnect with yourself, and experience the slower rhythm of Costa Rica's Blue Zone.

A week of yoga, adventure, incredible food, and ocean sunsets, with time to reconnect with yourself and an unforgettable community.

I first visited Playa Guiones on my 40th birthday and immediately knew I'd be back. There was something about the rhythm of life here—the jungle, the ocean, the incredible food, and the kindness of the people—that stayed with me long after I returned home. I came back the following year, and now I'd love to share this special place with you.

We'll stay at a beautiful private villa: Nexus Institute, formerly Nosara Yoga Institute, the same property where my daughter did her yoga teacher training last summer, a property that's been training yoga teachers since 1994.

Wake to the sounds of howler monkeys echoing through the jungle. Practice yoga as tropical birds fly overhead. Spend your afternoon learning to surf, hiking nearby nature reserves, sailing the Pacific on a private catamaran, snorkeling in warm turquoise water, wandering Nosara's galleries and ceramics studios, or simply reading beside the pool beneath swaying palms. End each evening with a chef-prepared dinner shared under the stars before drifting off to sleep in the heart of Costa Rica's Blue Zone.

Throughout the week, our private villa becomes home: shared meals, the pool in the afternoons, coffee on the patio before yoga, and like-minded yogis slowly turning into a group of friends.

For the week, Nexus becomes our private home. We will have exclusive use of the property to gather for meals, practice together, relax by the pool, and create friendships that often last long after the retreat ends.

Nexus Institute is a private family-style villa in the town of Nosara on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. The property accommodates guests in both private and shared rooms with air conditioning, a salt water pool, sun and shade patios, outdoor living spaces, and two equipped kitchens.

The stunning second floor yoga studio with surrounding balcony overlooks the treetops with windows on three sides to give the feeling of practicing within the rainforest.

Just a short walk from the beach, Playa Guiones, you'll also find cafés, surf shops, bike rentals, restaurants, juice bars, and local markets.

This retreat is designed for anyone craving a week to slow down and reconnect. Whether you're an experienced yogi or newer to practice, traveling solo, with a partner, or a friend, you'll be welcomed into a supportive community where adventure, rest, and meaningful connection are equally valued. If surfing and hiking aren't your thing, Nosara has plenty for you too, small galleries, ceramics studios, and local art woven right into the town, all an easy walk from our door.

We've intentionally created a retreat with space to breathe. Every day balances movement, adventure, rest, and meaningful connection—so you can experience Costa Rica in a way that feels both energizing and deeply restorative.

Meet the group transfer at Liberia airport in the mid-afternoon. Settle into Nexus Institute, witness your first sunset from the beach and meet the group over a welcome dinner..

Morning yoga, breakfast, and a full day to enjoy Playa Guiones at your own pace. Book a surf lesson, wander into town, or settle in with your book by the pool or on the beach. In the afternoon, unwind with restorative yoga before gathering together to watch the sunset on the beach. Evenings bring dinner and easy downtime in the shared spaces, indoors and out on the patios.

Morning meditation and vinyasa flow before our breakfast. Another free day to shape as you like. Book an excursion, ATV tour, surf lesson, hike, or kayak trip, or simply stay close to the studio with more time by the pool or on the beach. Afternoon restorative yoga and our sunset gathering on the beach round out the day, followed by dinner

Wake to the sound of birds and settle into the land, with the vibrant rainforest as our backdrop for meditation and vinyasa. After breakfast, enjoy free time until we're transported to nearby Playa Garza for our afternoon catamaran excursion. Our hosts will guide us to vibrant snorkeling spots before we pause to dine and enjoy a refreshment. The day closes with Nicoya's signature sunset, watched from the deck of the boat.

Another free morning after yoga, yours to spend as you like: nap in a hammock, catch a surf lesson, or settle by the pool or beach with your book. In the afternoon, we walk ten minutes from Nexus with our chef Gabriela to gather at her family's home for a traditional Nicoya cooking lesson. Learn the recipes that have fed this region for generations, then stay for marimba music and a dance lesson as the day winds down.

Our final full day is intentionally unhurried. Take a last excursion if you're craving one more adventure, or embrace a day of doing nothing: a spa treatment, a hammock, or simply more time on the beach. Wander into town for tacos at a local favorite, then gather as a group for our closing dinner, a chance to reflect on the week and toast to the friendships made along the way.

A short final flow to greet the morning and prepare your body and mind for a day of travel. Enjoy breakfast together, say your goodbyes, and take the transport to Liberia airport for your journey home.