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About this trip
Join us for the PURA VIDA in Costa Rica!
A perfect place to unplug, unwind and devote a week to YOU. Twice daily yoga, delicious foods, a day trip to a national park, EPIC sunsets and so much more await you on this 6-night retreat!!
The Location
Danyasa Eco-retreat is an ecologically friendly retreat space and a sanctuary for exploration and transformation through yoga, surf, play, movement, healing arts, relaxation, adventure, community and a connection to nature.
The quaint beach town of Dominical lies on the northern border of the Osa Peninsula, considered the most bio-diverse place on Earth by the National Geographic Society and the United Nations. Dominical and the surrounding areas boast world class surf, lush jungle covered mountains that soar from the sea, an abundance of exciting adventure opportunities and spectacular natural attractions ranging from waterfalls to sea caves to hidden beaches and more!
Dominical offers a number of great restaurants, from local “tipico” cuisine to international options such as sushi, mexican, vegetarian, cafes, steak houses and more. Most everything you need can be easily gotten in Dominical, with amenities such as a health food store with over 100 organic fruits and vegetables as well as natural products, an artisan market, a bank, a variety of stores and shopping and several grocery stores.
Meet Your Yoga Teacher!
Gillian is the owner and beloved leader of Steadfast & True Yoga. Nomadic from birth, Gillian was raised by traveling ministers with her older siblings, two cats, and a dove, who traveled all over Europe and the US listening to her mother teach (not preach, she taught). Traveling, sitting, and listening (those last two took time to appreciate) are still a huge part of her adult life.
Gillian opened Steadfast and True Yoga in Nashville, TN in August 2010. She wanted to create a studio and space that holds tightly to values of right action, less distraction, to create healthy reactions. She is passionate about truth and integrity and asks for that in her yoga classes. She asks the yogi to seek the knowledge of breath and asana before fluidity and vinyasa. She teaches strong alignment based Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Hatha classes. When you come to her class know that you are safe and supported in the journey we take together.
She uses humor throughout her classes, and life, and loves when people laugh at her jokes. Seriously, please laugh at her jokes.
What’s included
- 6 nights accommodationDanyasa Eco-Retreat - private or shared rooms available
- Breakfast/Brunch DailyFollowing the morning yoga class, a freshly prepared and locally sourced ovo-lacto vegetarian brunch will be provided
- Twice Daily yogaGillian will lead 2 classes daily
- Four dinnersWith the exception of 2 offsite meals (see below), delicious ovo-lacto vegetarian dinners after the afternoon yoga class will be provided
- Day tripManuel Antonio National Park is home to one of the top beaches in the world as well as 109 species of mammals and 184 of birds.
- Airport ShuttleWe will arrange for shuttles based on the arrival/departure times of the group. If you would like to arrange for your own transportation, we are happy to assist.
What’s not included
- Flight/TransferFly into San Jose (SJO), which is a 3-hour drive from Dominical. You are also welcome to take a 20 min flight from SJO into Quepos, which is 30 minutes from Dominical
- Massage/BodyworkNot included but opportunities will be available.
- Surf Rental/LessonsNot included but opportunities will be available.
- LunchesNo meal will be provided between brunch and dinner, but there are many stores with fresh produce (including coconuts!), restaurants & cafes along the road in town!
- Two dinnersIn order to give everyone the opportunity to experience the local restaurants, we will be doing two dinners offsite, which are not included.
Available Packages
The King Rooms have the option of a king bed plus a single bed or three single beds, and have private bathrooms and showers. All of our rooms offer AC, Wifi, free filtered water, and access to shared decks, lounges and swimming pool.
The King Rooms have the option of a king bed plus a single bed or three single beds, and have private bathrooms and showers. All of our rooms offer AC, Wifi, free filtered water, and access to shared decks, lounges and swimming pool.
The King Rooms have the option of a king bed plus a single bed or three single beds, and have private bathrooms and showers. All of our rooms offer AC, Wifi, free filtered water, and access to shared decks, lounges and swimming pool.
These rooms have one queen bed. The Superior Queen Room is a very comfortable and cozy space and like all our rooms offers AC, WiFi, top quality bedding and access to free filtered water, private deck and private bathroom and access to shared decks, lounges and swimming pool.
These rooms have one queen bed. The Superior Queen Room is a very comfortable and cozy space and like all our rooms offers AC, WiFi, top quality bedding and access to free filtered water, private deck and private bathroom and access to shared decks, lounges and swimming pool.
These rooms have one queen bed. The Standard Queen Room is a very comfortable and cozy space and like all our rooms offers AC, WiFi, top quality bedding and access to free filtered water, private deck and access to shared decks, lounges and swimming pool. The two Standard Queen Rooms share a bathroom and shower, located just outside the rooms.
These rooms have one queen bed. The Standard Queen Room is a very comfortable and cozy space and like all our rooms offers AC, WiFi, top quality bedding and access to free filtered water, private deck and access to shared decks, lounges and swimming pool. The two Standard Queen Rooms share a bathroom and shower, located just outside the rooms.
Itinerary
Welcome to Domincal, Costa Rica!!! As they say here in Costa Rica, PURA VIDA! Simply translated, it means “simple life” or “pure life”, but here in Costa Rica, it is more than just a saying—it is a way of life.
FIRST DAY:
2-4pm: Arrival & check-in
4-5:30pm: Yoga
5:30-6:30: SUNSET!
6:30pm: Dinner
DAYS 2-6
8-9:30am: Yoga
9:30am: Brunch
10am-4pm: Free time! (One day will be our excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park)
4-5:30pm: Yoga
5:30-6:30: SUNSET!
6:30pm: Dinner (4 nights at Danyasa included, 2 planned offsite dinners)
Day 7
8-9:30am Yoga
9:30am: Brunch
Head back to your home!