The Pura Vida Experience
How alive are you willing to be?
An immersive retreat to unleash your truest self through movement, adventure, and connection.
Nosara, Costa Rica | July 9-15, 2023
~ All gender identities welcome ~
Pura vida, Baby!
Escape to where the jungle meets the sea and experience what it feels like to reconnect with your most authentic self.
This week is all about you - experiencing moments of wonder, filling your cup, spending time in nature, trying new things, discovering what moves your soul, and making new life-long friendships.
Welcome to the Jungle!
Leave your shoes at home and step into your own little slice of paradise. Nestled in a wildlife refuge, Nosara will steal your heart with its dirt roads, easy living, and miles of unspoiled beach.
We’ll be staying at a boutique hotel in the heart of Playa Guiones, steps from the beach and walking distance to the best restaurants and shops in town. You’ll enjoy beautiful, thoughtfully curated accommodation with a central pool courtyard surrounded by lush gardens, a fully stocked bar + dining area, cozy nooks, and a gorgeous yoga deck.
Itinerary
This is not just another yoga retreat! Every day, we’ll embark on a new inner + outer adventure. Our days are designed to help you dive deep, discover joy, and build soul connections.
Get ready to indulge your inner child!
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Welcome to paradise! Settle in, hang out by the pool, and meet your fellow retreaters before heading out to our welcome dinner at one of my favorite restaurants in town!
3:00pm - Check In
5:00pm - Welcome Dinner
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You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf. We’ll start the day with a beach walk and maybe even a little swim in the ocean. Then, we’ll head back to the hotel for breakfast and yoga. In the afternoon, we’ll head back to the beach for a sunset surf lesson, then enjoy some free time before meeting back up for our evening stretch and meditation session.
6:30am - Beach walk
7:30am - 9:30am - Breakfast
9:30am - Yoga
4:00pm - Sunset Surf Lesson
8:30pm - Evening Circle: Stretch, Meditation + Journaling
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It’s all about TRUST, baby! Today, we’ll start our day with a HIIT workout on the beach, followed by breakfast and Yoga. In the afternoon, get ready to build some trust and play as we dive in to the world of AcroYoga. The evening session will focus on communication
6:30am - Beach HIIT Workout
7:30am - 9:30am - Breakfast
9:30am - Yoga
3:00pm - AcroYoga
8:30pm - Evening Circle: Thai Massage + Communication deep dive
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This is your chance to venture into the wild! After an early breakfast, we’ll head out on a quad adventure, traversing rivers and immersing ourselves in nature. We’ll then head back to the hotel for some yin yoga. In the evening, we’ll gather to chat and journal about how we show up in the world.
6:30am - Breakfast
7:30am - Quad Waterfall Adventure
3:30pm - Yin Yoga
8:30pm - Evening Circle: Deep Dive - How do you show up in the world?
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Today is all about feeling free and letting loose. We’ll start the day getting our sweat on at the beach, followed by breakfast then Yoga. Then, we’ll head to the tidal pools for a coffee scrub and dip. In the evening, get ready to get your dance on!
6:30am - Beach HIIT Session
7:30am - 9:30am - Breakfast
9:30am - Yoga
11:00am - Tidal Pools Coffee Scrub
FREE AFTERNOON
8:00pm - Cocktail Hour + Dancing!
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Buckle up, buttercup! After a delicious breakfast, we’ll head out to face our fears at the longest canopy in the world. We’ll follow that up with some Yoga to soothe the nervous system. In the evening, we’ll head out all together for our goodbye dinner and closing ceremony.
6:30am - Breakfast
8:00am - Zipline Adventure
2:00pm - Yoga
5:00pm - Goodbye Dinner + Closing Ceremony
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It’s not an ending, its a new beginning. We’ll start our final morning off at the beach, then head back to the hotel for Breakfast and Yoga.
6:30am - Beach Movement Session
8:00am - 9:30am - Breakfast
9:30am - Yoga
11:00am - Check Out
*The above is a sample retreat itinerary and times/activities may be modified based on availability, weather, tides, group dynamics, etc.
For the ones who…
Want to nourish their mind, body, and soul…
Love to move but don’t do enough of it…
Want to rediscover the power of play…
Get butterflies when they think about exploring beyond…
Want a balance between pushing their boundaries and finding ease…
Desire the space to surrender into the unknown…
Want more out of life…
Crave meaningful connection with like-minded souls…
This is the experience that will reinvigorate your life!
Your Host
SANDRA HERNANDEZ
Travel and movement have transformed my life beyond anything I could have ever imagined. In the last 8 years, I’ve gone from an aimless and depressed car insurance agent living in Boston to an international movement facilitator traveling the globe, living my best life in Costa Rica, and sharing my passion with the world. I can’t wait to meet you!
What’s Included?
Accommodation for 6 nights at a beautiful boutique hotel, steps from the beach.
All breakfasts + 2 dinners
Daily yoga
Acroyoga
HIIT Workouts
Meditation
Journaling
Surf Lesson
Tidal Pool Coffee Scrub
Quad Adventure
Zip Lining
Guided evening sessions where we’ll dive deep and explore what moves your soul
A life-changing week of movement, connection, and nature!
*See prices and room reservation details below
Important Details
6 nights / 7 days
Location: Nosara, Costa Rica (Playa Guiones)
Dates: July 9-15, 2023
Pricing: $1900-$3900
Group Size: 8-20
TRIP PENDING: If the trip does not reach 8 people by May 17, 2023, you will be refunded in full!
What’s Not Included?
Flights to and from Costa Rica
Transportation to and from the property
Lunches + Dinners (except when noted)
Alcohol
Travel Insurance *REQUIRED
Rooms + Pricing
The Bunk Room
$1900
The nicest bunk room you’ll ever sleep in! 8 bed mixed dorm with XL Twin beds, AC, Wifi, Ensuite Bathroom and Shower, Private Terrace.
The Double
$2550
Melt into bliss in our shared room! 2 queen sized beds, AC, Wifi, ensuite Bathroom, private patio + front stoop. Shared by 2 people max.
The Queen
$3600
Sleep like a queen! Beautifully decorated private room with a queen sized bed, AC, Wifi, ensuite bathroom, and a cute little front stoop.
*Add additional person (must share bed) (+$1,500)
The King
$3900
Rest and recharge in our best room! Private room with a king sized bed, AC, Wifi, ensuite bathroom, and your very own private patio.
*Add additional person (must share bed) (+$1,500)
HOW ALIVE ARE YOU WILLING TO BE?
HOW ALIVE ARE YOU WILLING TO BE?
Pssst…
You are 100% worth this investment! This could be the beginning of the rest of your life. You deserve to take time for yourself and embark on this adventure. It may seem scary, but most great things are! You’ve only got one go at this thing called life, so what are you waiting for?
The time is now!
FAQ’s
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Costa Rica has two international airports. If coming via air, these are your options:
Fly into Liberia (LIR) airport then take a 2.5 hr shuttle OR book a short puddle jumper flight via Sansa to Nosara (NOB).
Fly into San Jose (SJO) airport then take a 4.5 hr shuttle OR book a short puddle jumper flight via Sansa to Nosara (NOB).
From the Nosara airport, you can take a Tuktuk to the hotel :)
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Of course! The majority of retreaters are solo travelers who are about to meet their new favorite adventure buddies.
If you would like to share a room, you have two options. You can book a dorm or a Shared Double. I will do my best to match you with a great roommate.
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Check in is at 3pm on July 9, 2023.
Check out is at 11am July 15, 2023.
If you arrive early or are leaving late, you can leave your stuff at the hotel :)
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Outside of included our meals (all breakfasts and 2 dinners), you should budget $10-$30 on average per meal, not including alcohol.
You’ll find the prices in Nosara on par with US prices. Most places take major debit/credit cards as well as US dollars, and there are 2 ATMs in town if you’d like to withdraw Colones (the local currency).
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Above all, this retreat is designed for you to fill your cup, try new things, and have fun. We will be embracing an active lifestyle, moving our bodies every day, and finding balance between activity and rest.
With that said, some of the activities may challenge your physically, mentally, or emotionally, and if you are not interested in being active at all, this may not be the retreat for you.
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Payment Terms:
A 50% deposit is required in order to secure your spot on the trip.
The remaining 50% is due 60 days prior to your trip start date.
If paying via Credit Card, please note that there will be a 2.9% processing fee added to your payments.
Cancellation Policy:
This trip is pending until it reaches the minimum number of participants required to operate (8). If the trip does not reach the minimum requirement, you will be refunded in full 60 days prior to the trip start date.
Once the trip is confirmed, the following conditions apply:
25% of the total cost of your trip is non-refundable if we are given 90 days notice or more.
50% of the total cost of your trip is non-refundable if we are given 30-89 days notice.
If given less than 30 days notice no refund will be issued.
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This trip is pending until it reaches the minimum number of participants required to operate (8). If the trip does not reach the minimum requirement, you will be refunded in full 60 days prior to the trip start date.
With this in mind, I recommend waiting to book your flights until the trip is confirmed. If the trip does not reach the minimum required participants, you will receive a full refund.
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Participants are required to purchase travel insurance in order to protect their investment once the trip is confirmed.
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July is one of my favorite months in Costa Rica! It is the beginning of rainy season, so temperatures are cooler and the jungle is super lush.
You can expect daytime temperatures in the mid to high 80’s, with evenings in the mid to high 70’s and occasional rain showers.
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