Practice yoga on and off the mat in the tropical paradise of Costa Rica!
Playa Grande, Costa Rica, is small surf town surrounded by nature and beauty which makes it the perfect spot for a retreat. We return once again to the Rip Jack Inn, our favorite boutique hotel and yoga shala just steps from the beach to deepen our meditation and yoga practice.
Enjoy daily all levels classes with experienced yoga teacher, Christie Pitko, E RYT 500. Sessions will be a mix of meditation, alignment-based vinyasa, gentle yoga, and yoga nidra. During our dharma talks, we may discuss the 8 Limbs of Yoga or the Yoga Sutras as well as ways to apply the practice of yoga off the mat and into the world.
Delicious, nutritious meals are served in an open air tree top cafe. Our hotel has 2 pools to help you recharge and relax during free time. There are also hammocks throughout the grounds. We will be taking an excursion as a group in order to connect to one another.
Leave our retreat filled with bliss, adventure, and serenity. Take yoga off the mat and into your world.
Book by Monday, October 24th, to receive $200 off using code: PURAVIDA1 at checkout.
Proof of Covid-19 vaccine is required to attend. Please email a photo of your card to christie@shiftingandinspired.com.
Deposits are non-refundable, and there will be no refunds 60 days prior to the retreat. Purchase travel insurance within 14 days of booking. Please read the fine print when you purchase insurance. In the past we've used: Trawick International
*This schedule is subject to small changes*
Day 1 - March 4th
Check In + Get Settled + Eat Lunch/Snacks- 1:00pm and upon arrival
Group Dinner -6:30pm
Opening Circle and Meditation - 7:45-9:00pm
Day 2 -March 5th
Flow Yoga - 7:30am
Breakfast - 9:00am
Lunch - 1:00pm
Afternoon Practice (dharma talk, meditation, gentle yoga) - 4:00-5:15pm
Dinner - 6:30pm
Day 3 -March 6th
Flow Yoga - 7:30am
Breakfast - 9:00am
Lunch: 11:45am (earlier due to excursion)
Sunset Sail + Snorkel Group Excursion includes food and open bar - 1:00pm pick-up
Dinner - after excursion at the RipJack Inn
Day 4 -March 7th
Flow Yoga - 7:30am
Breakfast - 9:00am
Lunch - 1:00pm
Afternoon practice - 4:00-5:15pm
Dinner - 6:30pm
Day 5 -March 8th
Flow Yoga - 7:30am
Breakfast - 9:00am
Lunch - 11:45am (earlier due to optional excursion)
Taxi to Tamarindo for shopping, seeing a new beach town, using ATM, etc - 1:00-6:00pm
Dinner - 6:30pm
Day 6 - March 9th
*FREE DAY off from yoga to go additional activities, relax, etc.
Meals will still be included, but let us know if you will be missing any due to your excursions
Day 7 -March 10th
Flow Yoga - 7:30am
Breakfast - 9:00am
Lunch - 1:00pm
Final afternoon practice - 4:00-5:15pm
Dinner - 6:30pm
Day 8 - March 11th
Final Flow Yoga + Goodbyes - 7:30am
Breakfast - 9:00am
Check out - 11:00am
Up-to-date passport
Vaccination card
Cash - US currency or colones. There is no ATM in Playa Grande. *Excursions and massages must be paid in cash.
Water bottle to fill with free purified water
Bathing suit and flip flops
Comfortable shoes if you decide to hike
Casual clothing outside of your yoga clothes (no need to bring anything fancy). It's between 80-85 degrees every day so there is no need for warm clothes!
Our retreat is open to all levels, including beginners, as well as advanced practitioners. Please know basic yoga poses, and make sure that you have taken a few yoga classes before attending.
Remainder of balance due is due December 12th, 2022.
Check in to the hotel is Saturday, March 4th at 1:00pm. If you arrive at the Liberia airport after 3:00pm, please let us know in advance. The airport is about an hour from our retreat.
Check out is Saturday, March 11th at 11:00am. Shuttles will arrive at RipJack Inn to take us back to Liberia airport.
Meals start with lunch on the first day, and end with breakfast on the last day.
If you are coming before or staying after the retreat, please request upon booking as the hotel tends to fill. Budget for meals outside of the retreat as well as the additional charges for your room.
*Please do not come if you feel sick. Purchase travel insurance in case you need to cancel.*
Vaccination required
Outdoor meals
Outdoor excursions
Large yoga space to spread out with lots of fresh air
Max 20 people
Deluxe rooms are in a free standing building away from the restaurant with a king bed. All rooms include a private patio.
Amenities: Flat screen TV, mini fridge, outdoor patio, air conditioning, ceiling fans, coffee maker, in-room safe, daily housekeeping and toiletries.
MUST bring someone with you - price is per person. This room can host 2-4 people.
The bedroom has two queen size beds in a room separated by French doors. There is also a separate living area with a comfy couch and stylish chair. 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.
Amenities: Flat screen TV, mini fridge, outdoor patio, air conditioning, ceiling fans, coffee maker, in-room safe, daily housekeeping and toiletries.