Yoga Retreats

Main beach COSTA RICA
YOGA RETREATS
Give yourself a truly amazing experience in paradise! Due to popular demand, after 7 magnificent years, and because people don’t want to leave paradise, once they’ve tasted it, we will be running a 10-day retreat: February 19th – 29th

Your retreat includes:

10 days of incredibly enlivening Kundalini yoga and meditation taught by Mary (Mary’s bio. here – teachers) each morning for 2 1/2 hours. Mary will guide you through a powerful series of postures, breath work and meditation to give you a strong and supple mind and body, increase energy levels, eliminating excess weight and stress, detoxify the body, purify the mind and uplift your spirit. All your stress will melt away as you unleash your true, pure self with these ancient and powerful teachings – in the midst of exotic flowers, colourful wildlife and the azure blue ocean. (Special individual attention guaranteed as the group will be small).
A 1/2 hour guided meditation each evening before dinner to bring you deeper into a state of bliss.
Exquisitely prepared, delicious and healthy gourmet meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner each day) with a wide range of fresh tropical fruits and juices and vegetables, the best seafood you’ve ever tasted, and delicious chicken dishes (a wide-range of delicious, raw and vegan options available) Everything prepared beautifully and enjoyed in an exquisite outdoor dining hall directly in front of the azure blue ocean.
Your room: A beautiful, spacious, pristine and private room with an awesome view of the ocean. Rooms are double occupancy with 2 beds; single occupancy available for an additional fee.

Fee:
Base price $1400 U.S. and up for double occupancy/exact price depending on room; single occupancy (higher) rates available; includes 10 nights accommodation, all daily yoga and meditation, breakfast, lunch and dinner for 10 days, and all taxes. Air and local ground transportation not included.

50% due upon reserving to hold a place.
Balance due January 6th, 2012

TESTIMONIALS from participants here - Testimonials

Space is very limited;
please reserve early. Pool

To reserve: phone (416)929-4428 or email mary@lotusyogacentre.com

More retreat site information here: http://www.ylangylangbeachresort.com

Optional Recreational & Leisure Activities (for an extra fee):

There is a full spa menu at the resort with healing massages and a multitude of deeply rejuvenating andrelaxing treatments (see above retreat site link for more info).

MONTEZUMA WATERFALLS

Hike to the famous 3 tier waterfall of Montezuma
Walk up the river path to enjoy the large swimming hole and the tallest waterfall
For the adventurous, you can climb to the top 2 pools but be prepared for a narrow path against the cliff
Journey time from Ylang Ylang: About 35 minutes

CURU WILDLIFE REFUGE

The top recommendation for a guided tour in the area!
Your naturalist guide will point out animals & explain the tropical vegetation
Abundant wildlife to spot and numerous trails to explore
Picture-perfect tropical beach with white coral sand & calm waters

TORTUGA ISLAND SNORKELING

Beautiful 50 minute boat ride to and from Tortuga Island with the possibility of seeing marine life like dolphins and turtles
2 snorkeling sessions & BBQ lunch
Enjoy the island’s calm turquoise water, white sand beach and shady palm trees

SCUBA DIVING AND SNORKELING THE YLANG YLANG REEF

Explore the world underwater in 3 different areas
A variety of fish and coral illuminate the ocean just steps from the resort

HORSEBACK RIDING ON THE BEACH Horse-back riding

Enjoy a 3 1/2 hour ride through jungle trails & 7 beaches
Gallop and enjoy the adrenaline or just take it slow and enjoy nature
Stop for a break at our area’s famous waterfalls… one of the seven waterfalls in the world that drops into the ocean

PIEDRA COLORADA RIVER