VITALITY ADVENTURE YOGA RETREAT
This is my 11th yoga retreat offering at The Farm of Life, and it has been described as a life changing retreat. It is hard to describe the beauty, magic and transformation that takes place at the Farm of Life, you just have to experience it! Vitality (or ‘Ojas’ in Sanskrit), refers to our deepest strength – our ability to live and thrive. This very unique yoga adventure retreat offers much more than a vacation – the 8 days helps to open your heart, tap into your inner power and bring you new energy and vitality. This is an opportunity to do transformational work and invest in your health and wellness while basking in the beauty of Costa Rica’s nature. Find more joy, more spontaneity and the will to ENLIVEN! The retreat is a balance between self healing and adventure. Between reiki sessions, massage therapy, yoga, meditation and nourishing food there’s tropical jungle hikes, waterfall swimming, beach trips, surfing, flying trapeze, surf, beach trips and so much more! Escape the winter blues by both flourishing and rejuvenating with us on our Vitality Adventure Yoga Retreat. Give yourself the gift of rejuvenation!!
When:Jan. 25th-Feb. 1st 2019
Where: Farm of Life, Costa Rica in the Southwest Costal Region, near the Pacific Ocean and halfway between Dominical and San Isidro.
All Inclusive:
- Accommodations 7 nights at Finca de Vida
- Round Trip San Jose Transfer: Bus leaving Hotel in SJ at 7 a.m Jan. 25th, bus leaving Farm of Life Feb. 1st 10a.m
- Vegetarian Meals: Raw/Vegan/Ayurvedic-Gluten Free
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner … Click HERE for a sample menu
- 1 Energy Session per guest. The healers wil moves light and energy through you, while you simply relax, breath, let go and allow the energy points to release. Energetic blocks will be cleared, leaving you energetically clear and open.
- Farm Tour with Health Education Integrated(Prana Tour)
- Sound Therapy sessions: uses the Gong and Tibetan Signing Bowls to invoke a deep state of relaxation. Meditating on the subtle sounds and vibrations of the bowls opens and harmonizes the chakras, while the Gong vibrates across the spectrum of creation, Om. Sound therapy sessions assists in entering into meditation, has a centering effect and synchronizes left/right brain.
- Mid Week Laundry Service
- 1 Raw Food Demonstration from Farm’s Chef
- Awakening the Senses Workshop
- Authentic Full Moon Cacao Ceremony with Ecstatic Dance. Cacao is a food of the Gods! Our wise Aztec and Mayan ancestors knew of the sacred medicinal properties of Cacao and they consumed it abundantly in their royal courts and for ceremony. We create a uniquely profound ceremonial experience for you by bringing together the cacao medicine with divinely-inspired purification rituals, meditation, healing touch, and Ecstatic Dance to assist in opening the heart and spirit.
- Daily Yoga with Andrea Robertson. Style of classes include:Vinyasa flow, Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Meditation
- Breath work and meditation practice with Andrea
- Introduction guided Sunrise sun-gazing with Brian Calvi. Sungazing is an ancient Egyptian and Mayan practice where the gazer cycles earth and solar energies and receives innumerable healing benefits.
- Use of amenities at Farm of Life including Vitality Cool pools, Chemical free Infinite Pool, Jungle gym & Walking trail hikes, Morning and Evening Sungazing Vortex, Wifi
- Vapassana, also known as silence meditation. We will be having a half a day to retreat in solitude honouring a day in silence, an opportunity to be present with yourself! Silence will be begin before yoga and break at lunch.
Tours with Transfer(Included)
- Hike to Nauyaca Falls, rated one of the top 10 Best Waterfalls in the World!
- Jewel of the Sun Hikes:Hike to Big Rock and waterfalls
- 2 Beach days to stunning beaches! Optional Surfing on beach days(additional cost for surfing)
- Diamente Waterfall and Hike + Overnight in Caves with Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast and Yoga
- Afternoon at Peach Falls,most beautiful local waterfall and swimming hole with lunch included at a local Costa Rican family’s home
THE FOOD….OH THE FOOD!!!!
The retreat menu will delight and awaken your taste buds from breakfast to dinner. Exotic tropical fruit, fresh greens and herbs from the green house and local produce will be the highlight of our meals. Farm of Life Chefs will prepare healthy, delicious and all natural meals, served buffet style, featuring a blend of raw, ayurvedic and cooked vegetarian cuisine. All meals are free of gluten and dairy; eggs will be served some mornings. Enjoy tropical fruit, fresh coconuts, natural spring water and medicinal teas throughout the day! Smoothies, Coconut water and coffee will be served in the mornings before Yoga….smiles there’s coffee 🙂
Testimonial:
One of Farm of Life’s amazing features: Chemical Free Infinity Pool
OVERNIGHT IN A CAVE BEHIND DIAMANTE FALLS
HIKING TO NAUYACA FALLS
Costa Rica has plenty of stunning waterfalls but probably the most spectacular are the Nauyaca. Set in the tropical rainforest, with two sets of falls measuring a combined 61 meters (200 feet) tall and a large natural pool for swimming, Nauyaca is the ideal place, not only for those in search of tranquility and nature, but also for adventure and excitement lovers.
Jewel of the Sun
Jewel of the Sun (La Joya del Sol) is our backyard playground. Hike from Farm of Life to this neighboring farm. Enjoy various walking trails and destinations to waterfalls, swimming holes and Avatar rock. An exhilarating workout. Duration 3-5 hours.
Flying Trapeze
Airborne Arts features a professional trapeze rig in our village, just a 10-minute drive. First-timers learn the knee-hang and nearly always also get caught by the catcher too. Very well facilitated by coach Jonathon and you are harnessed in safely. Face your fears, hear your self-talk, challenge yourself to new levels and experience the thrill of flying!
Hacienda Baru Nature Preserve
Hacienda Baru Nature Preserve is a coastal wildlife refuge (45-min drive). We often visit their beach for the sheer tranquility and beauty of it. Their campus also offers fun eco-tours, including a medium-thrill zipline, a butterfly garden and more.
The Ideal purpose of life is that you are great and full, that you are alive and you enjoy it- Yogi Bhajan
Andrea’s Yoga class styles will be a combination of Hatha Slow Flows, Vinyasa, Yin/Yang and Restorative. The morning classes will be a dynamic Vinyasa Flow and allow for a fluid transition and continuous flow from posture to posture. Vinyasa is a creative way to open the body and requires focus and dedication. Both short and longer holds of poses help you to engage your awareness of the movement and breath connection. Each part of the body (inside and out) will be explored and worked in a deep and mindful way with focus on the chakras. The word Chakra literally translates to wheel or disk. In yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda, this term refers to wheels of energy throughout the body. There are seven main chakras, which align the spine, starting from the base of the spine through to the crown of the head. To visualize a chakra in the body, imagine a swirling wheel of energy where matter and consciousness meet. This invisible energy, called Prana, is vital life force, which keeps us vibrant, healthy, and alive. Our morning and evening classes will have a direct link to each major chakra and potential energy blockages we may hold. Awareness to which of your chakras are out of balance is key to aligning them. Our bodies are in constant flux between balance and imbalance. Unless you have an apparent problem in one area of the body, imbalances can be difficult to detect. That being said, it’s good to bring awareness to your body/mind and start to learn its signals and clues.
The evening classes will be either a Hatha Slow Flow, bringing balance, strength, and a sense of well-being to the practitioner and is a holistic yogic path including: postures (asana), breathing (pranayama), and meditation— these classes will build heat, and be meditative at the same time OR Yin style of long-held passive poses target the connective tissues in the joints and spine, allowing the body more flexibility while also engendering a more contemplative, non-reactive quality of mind. This class is suitable for beginners with little or no yoga experience, however, the most experienced yoga practitioner will also be challenged as sometimes less is more. You will be guided through each pose slowly and mindfully as you build a stronger body while releasing tension. Explore deepening your breath and how it anchors you in your body, helping you to live more in the present moment. When we take time, our nervous systems relax, our minds slow down, our muscles become supple, our breath deepens – our inner chemistry shifts towards a biological balance, which one experiences as peace and tranquility, the union of your mind and body.
*Please bring a journal
**Classes will be offered 2 times a day most days(depending on activities). Early morning practice will be between 6 and 6:30 a.m and include breath work, meditation, Hatha flow with some longer holds. Each yoga class will honour the days activities and provide balance to both body and mind. Afternoon classes will be prior to sunset and evening classes will be to candlelit. You can expect a mix of Vinyasa, Yin, Hatha, Power, Ashtanga and meditation in each practice and we will discussing the major 7 chakras(energy centres) and move any potential blockages.
EARLY BIRD UNTIL Oct. 1st 2018
Toucan & Macaw (2 sets of Bunk Beds, sleeps 4 people, Balcony, Private Bathroom)
Toucan and Macaw are bunk rooms that can each accommodate up to 4-people. Perched on a hillside, the decks overlook a lush, green valley and the Pacific Ocean in the distance. Frequent sightings of Hawks’ adrift on the air currents and Toucans. There are two side-by-side rooms – the Toucan and Macaw rooms. Each room has 2 sets of bunk beds, a private indoor bathroom and balcony with hammock and rocking chairs. Fully equipped with electricity, hot showers, flush toilets, ceiling fans, screen windows and Wifi.
- Sharing
$1699$1599 USD each
EARLY BIRD UNTIL Oct. 1st 2018
Monkey House (2 Queen Beds in each House, Private Balcony, Private Bathroom and Private Outdoor Shower.
Our premier, family-style accommodations are stunningly beautiful and have epic views of the surrounding mountains and to the distant Pacific Ocean. Each cabin has a pair of queen beds, walk-in closet, private bathroom, outdoor shower and balcony with hammocks and rocking chairs. They are fully equipped with electricity, hot showers, flush toilets, ceiling fans, screen windows, canopied bed and Wifi. The balcony has a child-friendly banister. The outdoor showers are an exotic experience. In Casa Mono, the Deity shower backs up to the forest, where monkeys and birds may be peeking in on you. In Casa Coco, the spiral shower with painted jungle murals is it’s own world. These two cabins are located closest to the Yoga Rancho than anywhere else. It is a 5-minute downhill walk from these cabins to the Dining Hall.
- Private
$2,599.99$2,499.99 USD - Semi Private
$2,199.99$2,099.99USD each
Cabin in the Orchard is settled in a fruit orchard and surrounded by Ylang Ylang trees. This lovely accommodation is built entirely of wood – gorgeous purple heart and cedar – with large windows and French doors. This cabin has 2 side-by-side rooms – The Ylang Ylang room and the Sacred Ceiba room. The rooms have either a king bed or 2 twin beds, and can be single or double occupancy. Each room has a private entrance and a private outdoor bathroom with shower. Guests enjoy showering under the stars, surrounded by Bougainvillea blooms. A spacious front porch connects both rooms and commands a direct view of the evening sunsets. Fully equipped with electricity, hot water, flush toilets, ceiling fans, screened windows and Wifi. These balconies do not have hammocks, and do have a child-friendly banister.
Semi-Private (Double Occupancy-2 single beds) : $1,999.99 U.S $1,899.99 U.S
EARLY BIRD UNTIL OCT. 1st 2018
Butterfly Suite (Queen Bed, Balcony, Private Bathroom)
A charming and private bungalow for the romantic getaway. Perched on a hillside overlooking the deep green jungle of the Bora Canyon Nature Preserve. Awake to the enchanting sounds of tropical birds, the distant voice of the howler monkeys, and the gentle warmth of the sun rising over the mountains. This room has a queen bed, private indoor bathroom and outdoor balcony with hammock and rocking chairs. Fully equipped with electricity, hot shower, flush toilets, ceiling fans, screen windows, canopied-bed and Wifi. The balcony does not have a banister and is not child-friendly, unless you keep your child off of the balcony
- Semi Private(double occupancy:couple or friends sharing bed):
$1,899,99$1,799.99 U.S per person
Additional Expenses:
- Return Flights to San Jose. Arrive in San Jose by Jan. 24th, transportation to retreat leaves at 6:30 a.m Jan. 25th. Book flights home from SJ Feb 2nd, retreat ends Feb.1st, transfer back to SJ by 5p.m. (Flight Cost range from $500-$800 CAN dollars, book with Sky Scanner or Expedia for best flight deals) + Travel/Medical Insurance
- Massages ($70 US for 75 minutes ) Topher is our massage therapist offers a polarity-balancing, trigger-point massage that is divine!
- Surf Lessons + Surf Board Rentals ($60 US) on Dominical Beach(Day 1!!)
- Flying Trapeze $80 US (in my opinion an absolute must!)
- Staff Gratuity
- Gift Purchases
Surfing Dominical
Costa Rica surf is some of the best in the world. Join us in heart of the Costa Rican rainforest along the shores of Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast in Dominical – where the mountains meet the sea. Whether it’s the first time you’re dipping your big toe in the ocean or you’ve been surfing for years, you will walk away an improved and more complete surfer.
FLYING TRAPEZE SCHOOL ($80 US)
Imagine flying out on a flying trapeze overlooking a magnificent waterfall. Come experience a totally new kind of adventure with us. Our flying trapeze sessions offer you – yes I’m talking to you – an incredible thrill, a meaningful bonding experience, and a chance to discover that you are capable of so much more than you imagined. Participants are secured in safety harnesses at all times. Our coaches are trained and overseen by Jonathon Conant, founder of Trapeze School New York. TSNY is the industry’s pioneer and international leader in the field.
SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION AND PICK UP/DROP OFF LOCATION IN SAN JOSE:
http://www.airporthotelcostarica.com/
http://www.trappfamilycostarica.com/
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Registration/Payment Instructions:
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Complete our REGISTRATION FORM
- Payment methods:
- Cheque or money transfer payments (a $2 fee for money transfers will apply) … contact Andrea to make arrangements; or
- If you are paying with Canadian funds, please note the exchange rate.
Please note refunds (minus deposits) can be issued until Dec. 1st if there’s an emergency but NO REFUNDS after Dec.1st 2018
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