Imagine waking up in the jungle to the sounds of tropical birds and monkeys, and gentle rays of sunlight filtering through the trees. Sound like a dream? We think so! This will be a week of living up close and personal with nature, disconnecting from work and technology, and allowing the verdant life and flowing waters of Costa Rica to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO REGISTER:
https://www.biggerlifeadventures.com/events/costa-rica-jungle-immersion-retreat
Join us at the amazing eco-retreat The Sanctuary at Two Rivers near Montezuma, Costa Rica for this magical week in the jungle! The Sanctuary at Two Rivers at the southern tip of a Blue Zone - The Nicoya Peninsula, is a rare Paradise on Earth. Once you settle into the relaxed lifestyle and enjoy the amazing food here you'll see why locals live so long! The Sanctuary encompasses 40 acres of lush Jurassic forest, exotic fruit orchards, & manicured tropical gardens, all flanked by epic waterfalls. The Sanctuary exclusively hosts yoga teacher trainings and yoga retreats, and the environment is perfect for diving deep into your practice!
Check out these videos and photos for a closer look at the majestic Sanctuary!
Your registration includes:
Daily or twice daily yoga and meditation of various styles (Hatha, Yin, Vinyasa) guided by Carrie and Zach. A chance to deepen your practice and grow! Classes will be catered to individual and group needs and interests. All levels are welcome.
Special yoga, breathwork, Ayurveda, and meditation workshops.
Shared accomodation in one of the Sanctuary's fabulous sustainably-built casas. Each casa sleeps 2 guests in separate beds with mosquito nets, fans, spacious bathrooms, and hammocks on the patio. If you're coming by yourself and wish to have a roommate of the same gender, that can be arranged for you.
All delicious, local, vegetarian or vegan meals and desserts.
Use of pool, waterfalls, skydeck, and trails at The Sanctuary.
Guided hikes to spectacular waterfalls and beaches.
Cacao ceremony, sound healing gong bath, and ecstatic dance ceremony.
A chance to be disconnected from technology and your day-to-day tasks. Although Wifi is available at the sanctuary, we encourage you to be immersed in the moment!
Not included:
Transportation to and from Costa Rica and The Sanctuary. We are happy to help you plan and arrange your travel! Shuttle transport from San Jose to Montezuma is $40 per person. Flights are also available.
Travel insurance
Optional extras such as:
Surf lessons
Horseback riding
Snorkeling
Ziplining
These extra excursions can be arranged during free time for those who are interested!
Gratuities for The Sanctuary staff (suggested $60 per person)
Early Bird Price: $1888 per person includes everything above
The price will go up to $1999 per person on November 1, 2021.
Tentative daily schedule:
Sunday March 20
Early arrivals and settling in
2pm Plant-based lunch
Afternoon arrivals and settling in
5:30pm Welcome ceremony, yoga and meditation
7pm Plant-based dinner
Monday March 21
7am Coffee & tea available
7:30am Morning yoga and meditation
9am Plant-based breakfast
10am-1pm Silent hike through the jungle to waterfalls and swimming holes
2pm Lunch
Free time to relax or explore
5:30pm Evening yin yoga and meditation
7pm Dinner
Tuesday March 22
5:30am Skylab sunrise meditation and yoga practice
7-11am Silent morning
7am Coffee & tea available
9am Breakfast
Optional surf lessons
2pm Lunch
Hike to local beach and beach clean up
5:30pm Evening yin yoga and meditation
7pm Dinner
Wednesday March 23
7am Coffee & tea available
7:30am Morning yoga and meditation
9am Breakfast
Optional ziplining excursion
2pm Lunch
Free time to relax or additional excursion
5:30pm Sound healing meditation
7pm Dinner
Thursday March 24
7am Coffee & tea available
7:30am Morning yoga and meditation
9am Breakfast
Optional boat ride and snorkeling excursion
2pm Lunch
Free time to relax or explore
5:30pm Cacao ceremony
7pm Dinner
Friday March 25
7am Coffee & tea available
7:30am Morning yoga and meditation
9am Breakfast
2pm Lunch
Free time to relax or explore
5:30pm Jungle ecstatic dance
7pm Dinner
Saturday March 26
7am Coffee & tea available
7:30am Final yoga practice & closing circle
9am Breakfast
Departures
Cancellation policy:
Since all retreat deposits and payments are used to secure venues, activities, and supplies, and since canceled spots require extra time and energy to re-fill, ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. In true emergency situations, your payment *may* be able to be transferred to a future retreat or event, based on the decision of our team.
Covid policy:
If US or Costa Rican government policies prevent travel to or from the retreat due to Covid-19, your full balance will be transferable to a future retreat.
About your guide:
Carrie, Yoga & Ayurveda Teacher, Recovery Coach, Boss-lady
Carrie has been practicing yoga for nine years and can personally attest to the transformational power of the practice. She loves enabling students to explore yoga beyond the mat and discover a spiritual practice that works for them! In 2018 she obtained her Yoga Alliance RYT 200 from Quantum Yoga School under teacher Lara Baumann and in 2021 her RYT 500 from Lakshmi Rising School of Yoga and Wellness under Dr. Liz Lindh. She's additionally trained in trauma-informed yoga, yoga for recovery, teaching yoga to teens, and yoga for mental health.
She teaches at several studios in Northern Arizona, in juvenile detention centers and recovery centers, and loves traveling to teach special workshops and classes.
She also offers Ayurvedic Recovery Coaching and is currently pursuing an 800-hour certification in Ayurvedic Health Counseling.
She loves travel, hiking, photography, and puppies!