Imagine waking up in the rainforest near Monteverde, Costa Rica to the sounds of tropical birds and monkeys, as gentle rays of sunlight filter through the trees. Does this yoga retreat sound like a dream? We think so! Doors to the Wild Self: Costa Rica Cloud Forest Retreat will be a week of living up close and personal with nature, disconnecting from work and technology, and allowing the verdant life and flowing waters of Costa Rica to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
Sunday
Early arrivals and settling in
14:00 Lunch
Afternoon arrivals and settling in
17:30 Welcome ceremony, yoga, and meditation
19:00 Dinner
Monday
06:30 Morning meditation
07:00 Coffee and tea available
07:30 Morning yoga and meditation
09:00 Breakfast
10:00 - 13:00 Monteverde Preserve cloud forest tour
14:00 Lunch
Free time to relax or explore
17:30 pm Evening yin yoga and meditation
19:00 Dinner
Tuesday
05:30 Tree net sunrise meditation and yoga practice
07:00 - 11:00 Silent morning
07:00 Coffee and tea available
09:00 Breakfast
Free time to relax or explore on your own
14:00 Lunch
17:30 Evening yin yoga and meditation
19:00 Dinner
Wednesday
06:30 Morning meditation
07:00 Coffee and tea available
07:30 Morning yoga and meditation
09:00 Breakfast
Optional ziplining excursion
14:00 Lunch
Free time to relax at pool or waterfalls
17:30 Early dinner
19:00 Temescal sweat lodge ceremony
Thursday
06:30 Morning meditation
07:00 Coffee and tea available
07:30 Morning yoga and meditation
09:00 Breakfast
Optional tree climbing eco tour
14:00 Lunch
Free time to relax or explore
17:30 Cacao ceremony and ecstatic dance
19:00 Dinner and Jacuzzi or campfire time
Friday
06:30 Morning meditation
07:00 Coffee and tea available
07:30 Morning yoga and meditation
09:00 Breakfast
Free time to relax and explore on your own
14:00 Lunch
15:30 Optional inversion and arm balance workshop
19:00 Dinner
Saturday
06:30 Morning meditation
07:00 Coffee and tea available
07:30 Final yoga practice and closing circle
09:00 Breakfast
Departures
There will be daily or twice daily yoga and meditation of various styles (Vinyasa, Yin, Yoga Nidra, Pranayama, Restorative) guided by Carrie and Zach. A chance to deepen your practice and grow! Classes will be themed around philosophical concepts in yoga and catered to the group’s needs and interests. All levels are welcome!
Imagine waking up in the rainforest near Monteverde, Costa Rica to the sounds of tropical birds and monkeys, as gentle rays of sunlight filter through the trees. Does this yoga retreat sound like a dream? We think so! Doors to the Wild Self: Costa Rica Cloud Forest Retreat will be a week of living up close and personal with nature, disconnecting from work and technology, and allowing the verdant life and flowing waters of Costa Rica to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
One amazing adventure they offer in this biodiverse paradise is tree climbing with ropes and safety gear, in order to get up close and personal to the majestic giant strangler figs! This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to hang out in the cloud forest canopy with epiphytes (the special plants growing from the tree branches), birds, magical clouds of mist, and so much wonder! Our local, knowledgeable tree climbing guides are the people who first started climbing the strangler figs with ropes, and later founded the nonprofit project Palo Vivo. Supporting Palo Vivo helps bring outdoor education and conservation education to local school children. Tree climbing will be fully supported with expert guides, ropes, and gear. A safe but thrilling adventure!
Also included in this retreat is a guided ecology tour in the magical Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. For many this is a reason in its own to travel to Costa Rica. You’ll spot many birds, animals, and plants, hopefully even the rare and mystical Resplendant Quetzal! Expect to hike 2-4 miles on nature trails for this excursion, while viewing and learning about incredible plants and animals thanks to our local guides and their wildlife-spotting skills!
All delicious, locally-sourced, plant-based meals and desserts catered by Chef Zach or the local chef. There will also be coffee and tea in the morning.
The following meals are included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Drinks
The following drinks are included:
Water
Coffee
Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Organic
Ayurvedic
A reservation requires a deposit of 10% of the total price. The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled. The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
