ARE YOU READY?
8 days & 7 nights to relax and unwind, deepen your practice at this incredible yoga retreat in tropical paradise, with Susan Marcus, Tricia Amheiser & Katie Castellanos at Blue Osa
APRIL 11TH - 18TH
RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS:
- 8 days / 7 nights accommodations with relaxing views of the lagoon and beach.
- 2 classes daily (asana, pranayama & meditation) with Tricia and Susan in the covered outdoor studio.
- Afternoon Ayurvedic and self-healing classes with Katie.
- Three delicious organic vegan and vegetarian meals each day.
- Deep connections and community with like-minded people
Environment
Located in one of the most biodiverse places on the planet, the Osa Peninsula is one of the most amazing places to explore. Literally, around every corner is a place filled with the artistry of nature.
Our Partners
At Blue Osa, we practice yoga because it makes us happier. It’s that simple. While many people have their own reasons to develop a spiritual practice, we have found one thing to be true. People are often looking to to either unwind and destress or answer important life questions. Or a combination of both. We believe that the answers to life’s questions come from a deep place of stillness. Your life will change when you do yoga. Doors open and the impossible becomes possible. BUT this can only happen when we practice yoga.
Blue Osa was recently featured as one of the best yoga retreats in the world by the Wall Street Journal.
For more information on what you can expect at Blue Osa, there is a video below
Shared Occupancy
You'll be sharing a room for 7 nights with 1 or 2 of your fellow travellers, and you'll have your own bed. Price includes; all your classes, asana, pranayama, meditation, and Ayurvedic studies; three main daily meals (including vegan & vegetarian choices) plus snack; $50 gift certificate to the spa; daily housekeeping; tour of the organic farm; a beach towel and shuttle to and from Puerto Jimenez airport on the day of your arrival and departure.
Not included private consults with any of the teachers, gratuities, spa services, adventure tours, alcoholic drinks and airfare.
ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR YOGA JOURNEY?
Retreat Schedule
- 7:00a- 9:00a breakfast
- 7:30a morning meditation
- 9:00-11:00a morning asana class
- Break/snack
- 11:30a Ayurveda and Self-Healing with Daniel
- 1:00 lunch
- REST - rest/break, other activities (massage, personal consultations, rainforest visits)
- Pranayama class 6:15-7:00p
- 7:00p dinner
- Evening activities
BIOs
Tricia
Tricia has been practicing yoga since the mid-nineties, began her practice of Iyengar Yoga in 2002 and became a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher (CIYT) in 2010 in the UK. After establishing her home in the USA, she has continued the vigorous process of of training and assessment, achieving Intermediate Junior II in August 2016 and is certified by International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT).
She is the director and owner of the only fully equipped Iyengar Yoga Studio - "Iyengar Yoga St. Petersburg" in Florida and brings humour & philosophy together in her teaching. She has studied at the Institute in Pune, under Geetaji and Prashantji Iyengar and also in Bangalore where renown Iyengar yoga teacher and dutiful student of the Iyengars, HS Arun has his yoga school.
Susan
Sue has been studying Iyengar yoga since 1989 and is currently certified at the Intermediate Junior II level. She has completed more than 2000 hours of Iyengar Continuing Education. She received her C-IAYT Certification as an International Association Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) in June 2017.
Sue brings dedication, enthusiasm, and humor to her teaching, which encourages students to develop their skills and enhance their understanding of yoga as a path for self-understanding, self-improvement, and spiritual development. According to Sue, “Your yoga mat is your laboratory for observing who you are in the moment, without judgment or distraction.”
Katie Castellanos
Katie Castellanos first learned of Ayurveda ten years ago while attending massage therapy school in Costa Rica. It feels serendipitous that she gets to return to this beautiful country, after competing her formal studies in Ayurveda, to share this ancient healing system. Her goal is to teach how beautifully simplistic Ayurveda is and demonstrate how adaptable this ancient system is to a modern lifestyle. Personally Katie has used Ayurveda and its many tools to overcome anxiety, learn how to cook and now views herself and her relationships through a softer lens.
Katie is a Nationally Board Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Yoga Instructor (200RYT), Massage Therapist and Esthetician. She is a professional member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the Ayurveda Association of Florida where she serves on the events and education committee. Katie is originally from Kansas, but has enjoyed living in England, New Zealand, the US Virgin Islands and is now happy to call Florida home. She has a love of travel, learning and the ocean. Katie brings inspiration and lessons from all of her life’s experiences into her teachings.
What's Included
- 2x Daily yoga classes - asana, pranayama, meditation & Ayurvedic classes
- Props - All the yoga props and accessories are on site, but by all means, bring your favorite mat.
- Accommodation - 8-days and 7-nights of eco-friendly accommodations at a premier Costa Rican Eco Resort, with a pool, spa & right next to the beach
- Food - Delicious farm-to-table meals and a snack each day, using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, and fresh bread baked daily. Meals are primarily vegan/vegetarian.
- Home from home - Daily housekeeping service
- Sadhana space - Open-air yoga studio
- Wi-fi - Yes & it's free!
Getting there - Fly into San Jose Airport (SJO), charter flight to Puerto Jimenez airport. Contact blueosatravels@gmail.com for help with charter reservations.
Not Included
- Airfare - You are responsible for your air travel and fees.
- Spa services - these are additional, though you will receive a complimentary $50 gift certificate.
- Excursions - cost of excursions & transportation to and from the excursion are not included.
- Alcohol - speciality beverages are available at the bar, pricing is included in the retreat price.
- Costa Rica departure tax - is Included by most airlines in their fees; check with your airline operator
Cancelations
Any cancelations up to 60 days prior to the date the retreat commences will receive 50% refund, any cancelations after that date are nonrefundable.
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