Health, mental, physical, yoga, weight loss, and NLP retreats are offered all year round. You choose the duration and inclusions from our retreat selections. Imagine practicing yoga in an enchanted Costa Rican jungle, enjoying the present moment while feeling relaxed and less distracted. Treat yourself to a relaxing massage or an organic mud detox in our jungle spa after a magical hike or spend time meditating, swimming, or exploring our area. Widen your culinary repertoire at Essence Arenal Restaurant which offers a delicious array of organic, vegetarian and vegan dishes. Please note that our resort is spread over several hectares of hilly terrain, makes walking an important part of your retreat experience.
07:00 - 08:15 - Morning yoga practice
08:15 - Forest walk
08:30 - 09:00 - Breakfast
09:00 - 12:00 - Activities or free time
12:00 - 13:00 - Lunch
14:00 - 15:00 - Spa circuit with Finnish sauna, jacuzzi, and Turkish bath will be open for you every day. You will be able to enjoy this lovely and healing place with a beautiful view and aromatherapy during one complementary hour
15:00 - Free time: connect with nature, explore their permaculture farm, hike in the rainforest, or book a treatment in their jungle spa
16:30 - 17:30 - On Tuesdays and Thursdays, they have sunset yoga
18:30 - 20:30 - Dinner
21:00 - Early to bed (recommended)
Are you ready to enhance your yoga practice, transform your eating habits, and change your perspective on life? Health, mental, physical, yoga, weight loss, and NLP retreats are offered all year round. Imagine practicing yoga in an enchanted Costa Rican jungle, enjoying the present moment while feeling relaxed and less distracted. Treat yourself to a relaxing massage or an organic mud detox in their jungle spa after a magical hike or spend time meditating, swimming, or exploring the area.
The itinerary will be independently developed according to your specific needs. To give you the time and space to heal and connect with the beautiful surroundings, deepen your yoga practice, and transform your eating habits and perception of life. To be more mindful, relaxed, and live in the present moment.
Allow your mind and body to absorb the peace and beauty of the tropical rainforest while relaxing to the sounds of nature and practicing yoga in an enchanted Costa Rican location, in the midst of a rainforest. The natural beauty of Essence Arenal provides you with the space to journey inward, renew, and refresh your body, mind, and spirit. Grounding at the organic permaculture farm, pool, and nourish your body with functional organic smoothies or gourmet vegetarian farm-to-table cuisine. With the guidance of certified naturopaths and yoga instructors, you will have a transformational stay!
During this retreat you will be staying in a private room with a private bathroom in Essence Arenal. All beds have orthopedic mattresses and anti-allergic pillows. The eco-hotel has majestic views of the Arenal Volcano, the Arenal Lake, and the El Castillo Valley. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, hot water in the shower, a small desk, and a safe. They also provide free parking and a laundry service (at an additional cost).
During your stay, you have unlimited access to the organic farm, swimming pool, rainforest trails, volleyball court, and yoga/exercise deck. The on-site restaurant is open daily to serve healthy, organic vegetarian/vegan meals from locally sourced produce from their farm. Enjoy a range of treatments and therapies in their jungle spa with Temazcal sweat lodge, or consultation with their on-site naturopathic doctor.
During this retreat, you will be served with three daily vegetarian or vegan meals on our on-site restaurant, with natural drinks.
At Essence, we take pride in our farm-to-table kitchen. We encourage thoughtful, healthy meals that come from the earth. Essence Arenal Wellness Center features an organic, vegetarian, and vegan kitchen from conscious, locally sourced food that supports dedication to the planet and your bodies.
Chef Magali prepares fantastic meals that are absolutely delicious, nutritious, and balanced. Magali has a deep enthusiasm for preparing foods. She prepares meals farm-to-table, finding creative ways to create using all the tropical delights that are available in Costa Rica from local farmers, and from our farm. We cater for a range of different dietary requirements and detox needs.
The following meals are included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Drinks
The following drinks are included:
Water
Coffee
Tea
Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Organic
Fruitarian
Lactose Free
Other dietary requirements on request
A reservation requires a deposit of 18% of the total price. The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled. The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
