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.
Are you ready to enhance your yoga practice, transform your eating habits, and change your perspective on life? Join this lose-weight retreat in Costa Rica with Essence Arenal Wellness Center and imagine practicing yoga in an enchanted Costa Rican jungle, enjoying the present moment while feeling relaxed and less distracted. Nourish your body with functional organic smoothies or gourmet vegetarian farm to table cuisine. With the guidance of a certified naturopath and yoga instructors, you will have a transformational stay!
There are a wide variety of activities and tours available in the area:
Pamper yourself in our jungle spa, located in the middle of a permaculture farm with a unique view of the volcano and lake. Enjoy a range of treatments and therapies in our spa including:
The treatments mentioned above have an additional cost.
You will have a complementary hour every day to access this healing place with beautiful views and aromatherapy.
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 22% of the total price. The deposit is non-refundable if the booking is canceled. The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.