Costa Rica Yoga Directory - Pacific Coast

Nicoya Peninsula - Guanacaste  Nicoya Peninsula - Puntarenas
Central Pacific / Dominical  Osa Peninsula  Southern Pacific

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Nicoya Peninsula, Guanacaste Province

AHKí, A Sanctuary for the Soul
Address:	Nosara/Garza, Guanacaste
Contact:	Phone: 011 506 8603 47 31 or 506 8574 65 26  /  Email: reserveAhki@ahkiretreat.com
Website:	www.ahkiRetreat.com
Description:	AHKí, a brand new retreat location built with intention. Opening in March 2012 AHKí offers: "the quiet peace of the wind in the trees, the gentle song of nature, the mountains, the valleys, and the ocean vistas." As remote as Ahkí is, we are only minutes away from beaches, kayaking, horseback riding, surfing, zip-lining, nature hikes, shopping, restaurants and more.
	What is so unique about AHKí is that it is built specifically according to the ancient science of Vastu Shastra, "the yoga of space" - with your retreats and workshops in mind. Vastu structures invoke a sense of peace, well being and harmony - with the environment as well as within one's self. Come and feel the "supreme bliss" of Vastu!

Costa Rica Yoga Spa
Address:	Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Contact:	Phone: 888.533.6461  /  Email: info@costaricayogaspa.com
Website:	www.costaricayogaspa.com
Instructor:	Ashley Ludman, OTR, ERYT
Description:	At Costa Rica Yoga Spa, we believe the good life begins with a balance of the mind, body and spirit. Whether you're looking to deepen your practice of yoga, become a teacher of this transformative art or simply begin your path to renewal and rediscovery, you'll find an abundance of ways to do this and much, much more, all atop a peaceful mountain on a private ranch overlooking the Pacific Ocean on the Gold Coast of Costa Rica.
	From yoga retreats to teacher training, surfing excursions to wildlife explorations, spa treatments to organic gourmet cuisine, Costa Rica Yoga Spa sets you on the path to a happier, healthier life. Unearth the harmony within yourself at a place designed in harmonious accord with Costa Rica's tropical environment. You'll not be just our guest, but nature's guest as well. Come to Costa Rica's mecca of wellness in beautiful Nosara.

Del Mar Surf Camp
Address:	Main Entrance to Playa Guiones, in Nosara, Guancaste. Also in: Hermosa, Jaco.
Contact:	Phone: (506) 2643-3197  /  Email: info [at] delmarsurfcamp.com
Website:	www.delmarsurfcamp.com  |  Costa Rica Travel & Yoga Links
Description:	Uniting one of the core sports in Costa Rica - surfing with yoga, we at Del Mar Surf Camp discovered a compliment between the two that helps your surf style fundamentally, and this is our specialty program.
	Our style of Yoga combines principles of Ashtanga, Bikram and Anusara creating a strong, healthier and happier flow. Classes relieve stress, anxiety, improves balance, flexibility and increases strength and calmness. Yoga classes will take place in our favorite locations including a beachfront ocean view yoga deck and choices of other beautiful locations.
	Our most coveted program, is our all inclusive Surf + Yoga retreat package that includes daily yoga classes in various locations (depending on your surf camp week), daily hikes and a daily surf lesson - complimented by all meals (vegan/vegetarian options) with dinners in town and a local host and guide to take you around.

Panacea de la Montaña
Address:	Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Contact:	Phone: 011 506 653 8515  /  Fax: (866) 241-4535  /  Email: info [at] panaceacr.com
Website:	www.panaceacr.com  |  Costa Rica Yoga and Travel Links
Yoga Style:	All kinds
	An intimate yoga retreat and spa retreat nestled in the mountains of western Costa Rica, Panacea de la Montaña provides a relaxing respite from everyday life. Offers yoga, meditation, healing arts, life planning, and other vacation getaway activities for individuals and groups. Facilities available for yoga instructors, too!

Peace Retreat
Address:	Playa Negra, Guanacaste, Costa Rica 1 hour from Liberia Airport, a 20 minute walk to the beautiful beach!
Contact:	Phone: +506-8807-1948  /  Email: info [at] peaceretreat.ca
Website/Links:	www.peaceretreat.ca
Instructors:	Hali McQuillan & Kevin McQuillan
Yoga Style:	Various - Vinyasa Flow, Prenatal, Restorative, Hatha, Gentle, Yin, Kids
Specialties:	We are the only certified Baptiste Yoga Teachers in Costa Rica
Description:	You must come here. Our open air studio can hold up to 70 yoga mats - perfect for hot yoga (even Bikram) and non heated classes. Enjoy a candle lit evening class (without the bugs - our walls are screens!). After class, take a dip in our pool or rinse off in one of our 7 outdoor showers. Peace Retreat is environmental - we use only the most natural products available for our retreat products and construction.
	We host yoga teacher trainings and retreats from around the globe, and offer wellness services, including yoga & meditation classes (open to the public), massage & ayurveda services, counselling & life coaching & surfing lessons.
	From our roof top deck, you can enjoy the sun setting on the ocean - it is breathtaking. Our onsite bike rental station is a perfect alternative to the 20 minute stroll to the beautiful beach - Playa Negra. We offer any menu you wish and use organic products when available.
	We love what we do, Peace Retreat was a dream come true for us Canadian Yogis. We look forward to sharing it with you soon. Peace.

Yoga Costa Rica
Address:	At Pacifico Beach Club and Coco Bay Estates, Playas Del Coco, Costa Rica
Website:	www.yogacostarica.org  |  Special Programs & Related Sites
Instructor:	Gina Middleton, Email: ginamidd [at] gmail.com
Yoga Style:	Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow
Description:	Yoga Costa Rica is located in Playas del Coco. Classes are held at Pacifico Beach Club and Coco Bay Estates. During the green season, classes will only be held at Coco Bay Estates until mid November.
	Classes are challenging, fun and beginner/intermediate friendly. Please bring your own mat it you have one, or the resort has a few to lend out. Classes are in the mornings, please look at website to see the full schedule. Namaste

Yoga Surfaris just for girls
Address:	Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Playa Potrero
Contact:	Phone: (506)26544170  /  Calls from USA & Canada: 3055213919 Skype: catalinavegamonge  /  Keep track of the Surfaris on: Facebook Email: contact [at] surfercr.com
Website/Links:	www.surfercr.com
Description:	For women only, this well-balanced surf and yoga costa rican vacations will give you time to enjoy the beauty of nature, ocean and jungle walks, time for reflection, to exercise mind and body, as well as time for rest, relaxation and massage. This yoga and surf retreats costa rican vacations will give you plenty of time to rest, restore, and strengthen, with the goal of supporting and nurturing your health and well-being in body, mind and spirit.
	You'll experience authentic yoga and surf retreats mix it with guided meditation and adventure activities, enjoy healthy meals, and have time for relaxation on the beach, with the powerful and soothing sound of the waves day and night.
	Group size is limited to ensure that each participant gets sufficient individual attention in each activitie. We have yoga and surf retreats for groups of 4,5 and 6.

Nicoya Peninsula, Puntarenas Province

Anamaya Yoga Retreat Center
Address:	Montezuma/Malpais on the Southern Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
Contact:	Phone: +506 2642-1289  /  Email: enjoylife [at] anamayaresort.com
Website:	www.anamayaresort.com
Instructors:	The instructors and yoga styles taught varies.
Description:	Anamaya is a luxury yoga retreat center in Montezuma, Costa Rica. We are fairly small (9 rooms) but have a large and spectacular common areas. Our view is perhaps the best of any resort in Costa Rica, and we're located right next a huge waterfall (5 min walk on a private trail).
	The water in the ocean and the river is warm all year, and the beaches of this area have been voted to be among the top ten most beautiful in the world. Nearby Santa Teresa was recently voted #1 on Trip Advisor for all of Central and South America.
	Visitors to Anamaya can take advantage of our spa, eat organic food, and stay in our non-toxic accommodations. The area also has surfing, snorkeling, horseback riding, and so much more.

Horizon
Address:	Santa Teresa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Contact:	Phone: (506) 6400524 / (506) 6400689  /  Email: horizon.cr [at] gmail.com
Website:	www.horizon-yogahotel.com
Instructors:	Yoav, Kathie, Kathie, Maya All yoga teachers are experienced and certified.
Yoga Style:	Vinyasa, Sivananda, Fusion, Pilates mat
	Horizon ocean view village is located above the main road of Santa Teresa, five minutes walk from the white sands beaches of Playa Carmen, with it's special surfing points. Our ocean view intimate suites, surounded by magical tropical gardens, are fully equipped units. Three pools are located at different points of the slope. A vegetarian tea house is at your service, a temple of tastes, sounds and pure ocean view. The yoga deck is located at the highest point of the hotel, there we can look inward, if we only want, beyond all that, over the sea of thoughts, into the clarity of horizon. Our spa ofers various treatments of massages and reflexology by professional and experienced therapists.

Montezuma Yoga
Address:	Hotel Los Mangos, Playa Montezuma, Puntarenas
Website:	www.montezumayoga.com
Instructor:	Dagmar Spremberg
Yoga Style:	Anusara Inspired Vinyasa Flow
Specialties:	200 Hr Yoga Teacher Trainings
Description:	Come and practice with us in our beautiful open air yoga pavillion to the sound of the ocean, monkeys and birds. We offer daily classes with our qualified resident instructors and individual yoga vacation packages where you can combine yoga with surfing, learning spanish or nutrition and wellness. We also host yoga retreats with renowned international teachers of all styles and twice a year 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Trainings. Please check our website for more details. We look forward to meeting you! Namaste!

Pranamar villas & yoga retreat
Address:	Santa Teresa de Cobano (3 km north of the soccer field), Puntarenas
Contact:	Phone: 506 2640-0852  /  Email: info [at] pranamarvillas.com, marianne [at] pranamaryoga.com
Website/Links:	www.pranamarvillas.com
Instructor:	Nancy Goodfellow, 500 hours Yoga Alliance certified teacher and Anusara-Inspired.
Specialties:	Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced practice, Tantra Philosophy
Description:	As commited students of Yoga, over the years of practicing we began to notice, with curiosity and awe, subtle yet profound awakenings in our daily lives. These shifts occurred on so many different levels, appearing spontaneously and increasing our connection to life and spirit, that we began to feel more happy and free. Our wish to share this gift with others grew into one of Pranamar's main focal points. Thus our Yoga shala is built as a space to bring people together... to celebrate, to learn, to grow, and ultimately, to experience our Divineness.
	We believe the practice of yoga is for people of all ages, all levels, all intentions. Our classes will challenge you physically, but more than that they will be an opportunity to increase self-awareness, knowledge and joy. We welcome you to join us in this celebration of Life!!
	Throughout the year we will be hosting Yoga retreats and workshops with international teachers and our resident Yoga teacher. We offer all-inclusive yoga vacations that may be arranged and created according to your desires and needs, or simply drop-in for our daily classes taught by certified, professional instructors.

Central Pacific Region and the Dominical area

Anna Jerstrom yoga
Address:	Jaco and Hermosa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Contact:	Email: anna [at] jerstrom.se
Website:	www.anna.jerstrom.se  |  Costa Rica Travel Links
Yoga Style:	Hatha yoga / Vini yoga
Specialties:	ViniYoga is a method that allows each student to develop their own approach to yoga, and is therefore taught on a one-to-one basis or in a small group.
Description:	Anna Jerstrom has studied yoga in England, Nepal, India and the US. She initially practiced a variety of styles, and realized that there were parts to each style that suited her body and purpose. Currently based in Jaco, Costa Rica, Anna is using her Viniyoga approach to compliment her own as well as her students passion for surfing. She can often be seen on the beach at sunrise saluting the first rays of the day. Anna has space in Hermosa, 10 minutes outside Jaco or can come to your hotel/house. Appointments are $40 for 1 1/2 hour sessions and can be booked by email.

Cascadas Farallas - Waterfall Villas
Address:	Waterfall Villas, Baru-Dominical, Costa Rica  - 500 meters south of Reptilandia Park
Contact:	Phone: +(506) 8882 7717  /  Email: fateh [at] waterfallvillas.com
Website:	www.waterfallvillas.com  |  Costa Rica Yoga Retreat Links
Instructor:	Fateh Kaur Bolivar, Certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor under Yogi Bahjan
Yoga Style:	Kundalini Yoga as per the teachings of Yogi Bahjan
Specialties:	Gong Meditation, Yoga life style teachings including detoxification programs with all inclusive vegetarian and raw foods, massage and skin revitalization with Jamu treatments.
Description:	Our private 100 ft Waterfall - is a Stairway to Heaven right next to the Waterfall Villas where you will be filled with the constant flow of energy and sacred sound for your Yoga Retreat. Secluded in the exotic Baru rainforest you will find exotic animals, and birds where giant blue butterflies dance in the falls everyday at our private wildlife reserve - and its only a 5 minute drive to surfer famous Dominical Beach, Costa Rica.
	Our instructors are specialized in Kundalini Yoga, Detox Yoga, and Meditation with Spiritual Studies from Yogi Bahjan, OSHO, Buddhist origin, sacred space creation, and shamanic soul retrieval.
	Well suited to tropics, our luxury Balinese style includes special architecture and many volcanic rock statues and alters that radiate energy. Our open pavilion looks out to the top of the waterfalls and is unique in its open air Balinese design, as are the 3 wood decks for Yoga and meditation at different levels of the waterfalls. Delicious organic Vegetarian / Vegan / Raw food meals are included in your Yoga Retreat!
	7 night ongoing Private Yoga Retreat: $1,875 single USD - All inclusive package with a combination of private Yoga lessons / meditation/ spiritual studies 2x per day/all meals/taxes. Stay in the Goddess Suite with luxury Queen Canopied Bamboo Bed, private Zen style bathroom, private meditation rain forest garden, and a balcony that hangs over the top of the waterfalls!!! Our Group Yoga Retreats are offered several times per year - listed on our Website from $1,250 for private luxury room / Couples $1,895 (Jacuzzi Suites on a first come basis).
	Spa Services at Waterfall Spa additonal - Ayurvedic Shirodhara offered! We invite Yoga Groups to create their own Yoga Retreats. 15 persons max. Group rates are offered. Call or write us for details!

Del Mar Surf Camp
Address:	Entrance to Calle Hermosa, Hermosa, Jaco. Also in: Nosara, Guancaste.
Contact:	Phone: (506) 2643-3197  /  Email: info [at] delmarsurfcamp.com
Website:	www.delmarsurfcamp.com  |  Costa Rica Travel & Yoga Links
Description:	Uniting one of the core sports in Costa Rica - surfing with yoga, we at Del Mar Surf Camp discovered a compliment between the two that helps your surf style fundamentally, and this is our specialty program.
	Our style of Yoga combines principles of Ashtanga, Bikram and Anusara creating a strong, healthier and happier flow. Classes relieve stress, anxiety, improves balance, flexibility and increases strength and calmness. Yoga classes will take place in our favorite locations including a beachfront ocean view yoga deck and choices of other beautiful locations.
	Our most coveted program, is our all inclusive Surf + Yoga retreat package that includes daily yoga classes in various locations (depending on your surf camp week), daily hikes and a daily surf lesson - complimented by all meals (vegan/vegetarian options) with dinners in town and a local host and guide to take you around.

Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas Province

Southern Pacific Region

Pavones Yoga Center
Address:	Pavones, Costa Rica - Located overlooking the famous Pavones pointbreak, just minutes from town but a world away.
Contact:	Phone: 506.2776.2042  /  Email: info [at] pavonesyogacenter.com
Website:	www.pavonesyogacenter.com  |  Pavones Yoga Center Blog
Instructor:	Indira Kate Kalmbach, 500 HR E-RYT
Yoga Style:	Interdisciplinary, Hatha
Specialties:	200 HR Yoga Alliance Approved Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga and Surf Retreats, Meditation, Art, Raw Foods
Description:	At Pavones Yoga Center we provide an elegant, spacious, and luxurious retreat and yoga teacher training space for those escaping the rush of modern life. We dream of helping people find contentment from within, whether through yoga, six-hour surf sessions, or hammock-lounging, because we believe happy people make for a happier, healthier planet. We believe in the interconnectness of all beings, and the power of nature to heal and nurture. Our mission is to create peace and spread love.
	Our breathtaking Yoga Pavilion, at over 2,000 square feet, can hold over forty people... but our accommodations are for twenty, so there is always ample space for students to unwind during their yoga practices.
	Our 200 hour yoga teacher training takes place each January and is a unique opportunity to delve into the inquiry of yoga. In this month-long intensive yoga teacher training, we merge the physical and contemplative practice of yoga with principles of conscious living that are crucial to long-term survival of life on our planet.
	Our most popular week-long retreat is the all-inclusive "Samadhi Surf and Yoga Retreat" featuring lessons with competitive-level surf instructors, international yoga teachers, exquisite meals, and luxurious accommodations.

The Yoga Farm
Address:	Punta Banco, Puntarenas, Costa Rica We are located in the pristine virgin rainforest above Punta Banco beach which is the next town down from Pavones.
Website:	www.yogafarmcostarica.org  |  Costa Rica Yoga Links
Description:	Our Yoga Center offers visitors a truly unique traveling experience. We are a simple quiet peaceful retreat facility with basic comforts - we are not a spa, we are a destination for those who want to visit a location that offers pristine virgin rain forest and clean beaches with few people on it, except for the occasional local Costa Rican fishing and a few visitors. One advantage of the area is that it has little night life and shopping, rather it offers the opportunity to go for hikes in the rain forest, horse back trips, cultural visits with indigenous families where they can learn traditional indigenous crafts and see beautiful wildlife. You will find our facility to be simple, clean and comfortable.
	The style of yoga we practice integrates many different forms of yoga asana. Guests look out over the rainforest and ocean and enjoy a soothing ocean breeze in our hardwood floor open air yoga studio. Our location is in a valley surrounded by primary rain forest with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. Our region of Costa Rica is considered to be one of the most biologically diverse in the world, and guests frequently will see and hear tropical wildlife. Our location is home to several species of monkeys, parrots, toucans, sloths, iguanas, and an abundance of other animals.
	The Yoga Farm is also dedicated to wildlife conservation research and rehabilitation. We currently sponsor a Spider Monkey research project in order to study this endangered primate with hopes to restore the population of this primate back to healthy numbers. The Yoga Farm is also working to expand our conservation work to help restore other species and habitats. The Yoga Farm is also a working farm, working daily towards self sufficiency. So you will also be in a place that has people working on our gardens, grounds and buildings. There is little development around us, the beaches have few people on it, there are no big hotels around, basically no shopping or night life. The nearest banks and Internet are in Pasa Canoas or Golfito (2-3 hours away).
	You should also have a minimal level of fitness as we live in the mountains and there is a brisk 15 minute walk up a dirt road from the beach to The Yoga Farm. You definitely don't need to be an athlete to visit us, we had a 70 years old woman who visited us, she walked to and from the beach daily and enjoyed her visit a lot and in fact returned several months later to visit us again. We ask that people refrain from drinking alcohol or taking drugs on the Farm's property. We welcome people who want to enjoy a drink or whatever to do this at the beach, local bars or restaurants.
	The Yoga Farm is for people who want to be surrounded by breathtaking nature, go for hikes in nature, practice yoga, eat healthy food, spend time at the beach - basically it is a place to unwind, slow down, breath lots of fresh air and re-connect.

See also:  Yoga in the Americas, Mexico Yoga Holidays, Yoga Travel Companies
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