Experience Costa Rica

March 9th - 16th, 2024

Join the Rhode Island Hot Yoga community for our 5th Costa Rica Hot Yoga Retreat!

Enjoy a full week of hot yoga and fitness classes, massage, eco-adventures, and great company at Pura Vida Retreat & Spa. This retreat experience offers a perfect balance between relaxation and adventure. Attend daily hot yoga and fitness classes, book a massage, try a white water rafting trip, or just relax in a hammock with a book. All your meals are included as well as airport transportation from the San Jose International Airport - just get yourself to Costa Rica and we'll take it from there!

Beginners are warmly welcome and you do not need to be a Rhode Island Hot Yoga member to join us - we've had guests join us from as far away as Germany and we've made amazing new friendships on this trip! This is an amazing trips for groups and solo travelers alike. Your experience will be fully curated and customized to ensure that you have the best retreat possible.

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What's Included?

Your retreat fee includes....

Accommodations for 8 days and 7 nights at Pura Vida Spa, in the room style of your choice. All rooms can be single or double occupancy. Triple occupancy is available by request. (Prices vary depending on room selection.)
Daily hot yoga and fitness classes; we'll offer 2-3 classes per day during the week, plus one class on "travel days." You'll be able to choose from Original Hot Yoga, Core Fire Conditioning, Yin Yoga, and maybe more!
Three full meals a day (plus a snack bar.) The resort offers 3 buffet style meals are offered daily, with healthy options for omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans alike. All food is prepared on site and the chefs are able to accommodate any special dietary needs.
A complimentary airport shuttle is included in your retreat fee. Just get yourself a flight and we'll handle the rest!

Additionally, the resort features a fantastic Wellness Center with on-site treatments including spa treatments, Ayurvedic treatments, energetic healing, and clinical bodywork. There will also be a variety of day-trips available; typical excursions include white-water rafting, zip-lining, waterfall hikes, and hot springs tours. (The current options can be viewed here.)

All spa treatments and excursions can be booked on-site for an additional fee; no advance sign-ups are required. Avoid the stress of pre-planning all your daily activities and travel. You can choose your schedule based on your mood. Hit the zipline, get a massage, or take a nap. The choice is yours!

costa rica white water rafting excursion

Retreat Teaching Staff

Juliana Olmstead

Juliana is the owner and founder of Rhode Island Hot Yoga. She has been teaching yoga since 2010 and leading retreats in Costa Rica since 2017! Outside of the yoga room, she loves hiking, reading, and baking. Two of those three things will happen during the retreat. Juliana teaches both Original Hot Yoga (26&2) and Yin Yoga - the perfect combination of yin and yang.

Gianna Auger

Gianna is the lead Core Fire Conditioning instructor at Rhode Island Hot Yoga. She's been crushing your core in the classroom since 2019 and now she's ready to crush it in Costa Rica! Outside of the studio, Gianna loves live entertainment, beach bumming, kayaking, and making friends with all the fur babies. Someone remind her she can't take the cats home from Costa Rica!

Travel & Location

San Jose International Airport (SJO)

Get to Costa Rica and we'll handle the rest! Please book your flights into San Jose International Airport (SJO,) where a driver will greet you and bring you to the resort.

All attendees are responsible for making their own travel plans. We also STRONGLY recommend purchasing travel insurance in case of any unforeseen interruptions.

We have booked our flights from PVD - contact us at retreat@rhodeislandhotyoga.com for details if you want to get our flight info and travel with us!

Testimonials

At home, I am a busy single mom who works full time and puts myself last. At Pura Vida, I feel nurtured and cared for, both physically and emotionally. All my needs are met by the warm and caring staff. This week, my only responsibility is deciding which ayurvedic spa services or nature excursions I want to choose each day. Most importantly, I end up connecting with other solo travelers on the retreat. We share our stories, bond over similar trauma and heartache, and lifelong friendships are formed.

At the risk of sounding all Eat, Pray, Love, this trip was more healing than years of therapy, and I am forever grateful to Rhode Island Hot Yoga for hosting it. This experience inspired my memoir, Stoned in Savasana, which will be published in early 2024 and features an entire chapter about my week in Alajuela, Costa Rica.

Erin Waldron, Yogi & Future Author!

Pura Vida and the yoga treat hosted annually by Rhode Island Hot Yoga is incredibly special. In fact, I’ve gone for the past 4 years in a row because there that I have found the perfect balance of spiritual relaxation and renewal in the phenomenal seven night experience.

I cannot say more positive things about the many excursion options to the Costa Rican countryside including zip lining through the Costa Rican rain forest, soaking in a natural mud pool or touring the local coffee farm. My personal favorite is white water rafting in class four rapids along Rio Pacuare which I consider true healing for the soul and the highlight of my trip each year.

As a physician with an incredibly challenging career, I always look forward to returning to my spiritual paradise with Rhode Island Hot Yoga.

Dr Diana Perry, Yoga & White Water Enthusiast

Prices & Accommodations

Prices vary based on your choice of accommodation and occupancy. All rooms can be configured for single or double occupancy (two twin beds OR one king bed.) Find a map of the resort and additional details about any of these rooms HERE.

Tri-Level Room

A spacious floor plan with three defined living spaces cascading down from each other. Private balconies/patios offer lovely views of gardens and coffee fields. May be configured for triple occupancy upon request.

Single: $2,900 per person | Double: $2,200 per person

Kiva Room one left

These mountainside rooms offer plenty of space and comfort, offering an additional sitting area as well as a private balcony overlooking the Central Valley. Private bath & coffee maker included.

Single: $2,800 per person | Double: $2,150 per person

Vista Room

These rooms feature private balconies with gorgeous views. Approximately 250 square feet, these rooms are great for single occupancy, but spacious enough for a comfortable roommate set-up. Private bath & coffee maker included.

Single: $2,700 per person | Double: $2,100 per person

A-Frame Cottage

The scenic A-Frame cottages feature private balconies offering panoramic views. Soaring ceilings add spaciousness and light. Private bath & coffee maker included.

Single: $2,600 per person | Double: $2,000 per person

Tentalow

These six-sided tent bungalows offer comfortable beds and electricity, with plenty of fresh air! Attractive and clean shared baths surrounded by gardens are steps away.

Single: $2,100 per person | Double: $1,750 per person

Reservations

50% deposit required to secure your spot.

The remaining 50% balance due on Feb 15th. All fees are final and nonrefundable. We highly recommend purchasing traveler's insurance in case of any unforeseen circumstances! To preview the Retreat Terms & Conditions, CLICK HERE. This document also answers many FAQs.

Don't miss this amazing opportunity! This will be the last time that we offer this trip for a while as we are preparing to explore new travel destinations. This is your chance to check Costa Rica off your travel bucket list!