Pura Vida Yoga Retreat in Montezuma, Costa Rica

Nov 2 to Nov 9, 2024

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Pura Vida Yoga Retreat in Montezuma, Costa Rica
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Imagine: twice daily yoga/workshops on a deck overlooking the ocean, 3 organic gourmet meals a day, luxurious spa services, once-in-a-lifetime excursions, a day trip to Santa Teresa Beach, and plenty of time to relax, rejuvenate, and restore.

​The retreat place is nestled in the jungle, overlooking breathtaking ocean views. They are a place to de-stress and rejuvenate body, mind, and soul.

And it gets better, the retreat place is on the Nicoya Peninsula which is one of five Blue Zones in the world. A blue zone is an area with the most centenarians and is considered one of the happiest and healthiest places in the world! Blue Zones support the harmony of the mind, body & soul making it the PERFECT place to retreat!

The resort has also been featured in and recommended by: Forbes, Elle, Independent, Smarter Travel, Fashion, and more!

It's all set & we'd love to have you join!

About

7 nights accommodation

Q&A coffee chats

3 organic gourmet meals a day

One excursion

Variety of daily yoga classes

Day trip to Santa Teresa beach

Ayurveda workshops

Free time to relax and rejuvenate or adventure and explore

Flights

Travel Insurance

Passport fees

Transportation to and from the retreat place

Alcohol + additional meals

Fly into SJO the morning of Nov. 2 (I always take the first flight out in case of any travel delays or cancellations I have a better chance of getting on another flight that day)

You will also want to book a domestic flight from SJO to Tambor with Green Airways. This is a short 20 minute, beautiful flight which runs multiple times a day. ($99-150 depending on luggage)

Transportation from Tambor airport to the retreat place (40 min drive) will be organized for you based on your arrival time.

**Please note cost of ground transportation is not included. The cost starts at $40 per person and will depend on how many people are traveling together,

Food

Our brilliant chefs and cooking staff are dedicated to creating tasty and healthy meals. All our food is gluten free, and although we do serve fish and chicken – we also have vegetarian and vegan options.

Accommodation

The main house is where our guests collect for meals, cooking classes, to snoop in our gift shop, or chat with a friend in our conversation pit. The upper yoga deck and the pool are located at the main house, and it’s the heart of the retreat place.

"I had the most incredible time at Carole's retreat in Costa Rica. The resort we stayed at is spectacular and the food was excellent. There was plenty of yoga, workshops, etc but balanced with enough downtime to enjoy the property and local surroundings. Carole is an incredibly skilled and wise teacher, and enlightened us with so much during her workshops. I really enjoyed the variety of yoga and left the retreat feeling refreshed. I hope to join another retreat in the future and have already recommended them to friends back home!"

​- Lindsay Nemeth, Toronto

"This was my first experience with Carole. Before the trip Carole was always willing to answer questions I had and helped tremendously in my preparations for an extended trip beyond the retreat. Being in Carole’s presence was truly a treat. She is so warm and welcoming. She shared so freely of her knowledge and was very encouraging the whole time which led to me pushing myself to achieve more than I typically do during my practices. Both packets Carole shared with us (prep and follow up) were extremely thorough and full of helpful information for the retreat as well as to assist in implementing life changes to carry the retreat home with me."

​- Chiquita Kennedy, Washington D.C

"The Costa Rica retreat was truly unforgettable! The resort was in a perfect location on the peninsula with gorgeous yoga spaces. Very serene. The resort staff was so friendly, food was fresh and delicious and the spa services were some of the best, most unique services I have had. Carole really is the one that made this the BEST yoga retreat I have been on. She was so organized from start to finish with reserving my spot, helping me make transportation plans, etc. She had a well thought out daily yoga / activity schedule offering different yoga classes every day… hatha, ashtanga, power etc. I loved the variety. She incorporated group chats and Ayurveda workshops, intuitive dance, etc. also. We were all encouraged to attend but you could also take time for yourself. I was a solo traveler and felt very comfortable at the resort and with the friendly group at the retreat. I will definitely go on another retreat with Carole again! Top notch all the way around."

- Karen Vey, North Carolina

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About The Host
Carole Keefer

Carole Keefer

Hi, I'm Carole

E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher,

I have been practicing Yoga since 2012. First, it was a way to complement a life of running and soccer but it was also a means of learning to slow down, become more present, and discover more joy in the moment. As my interest in yoga grew, I found a strong desire to learn the traditional parts of this beautiful practice and eventually be able to share them, as a teacher, with others.

I completed my first 200-hour Hatha / Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in Pokhara, Nepal in 2014 and my 300-hour Hatha / Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in Kerala, India in 2018, both with Rishikul Yogshala.

I have completed two 200-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings (Rishikul Yogshala; Nepal 2014 & Y2 Yoga; Charlotte, NC 2022), one 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training (Rishikul Yogshala; India, 2018), two trainings with Para Yoga (Marma & Four Desires), a year-long Ashtanga Yoga Apprenticeship with AYS and countless immersions and workshops, all to deepen my skills as a student and teacher.

Within my classes, my goal is to create an atmosphere where everyone feels safe to show up as their truest, most authentic selves. My classes are structured in a traditional manner; following the 8-limbs and my love for Ashtanga. I teach breath, alignment, discipline, and strength & grace in order to help one be fully immersed in their practice. I provide a well-rounded class that will help one improve their strength, flexibility, self-awareness, and overall connection of mind, body, and soul. You will leave feeling rejuvenated, energized, and empowered. I encourage everyone to try yoga so they can discover their innate potential, personal power, and higher purpose, as well as a deeper understanding of their True Self.

Itinerary

Sample schedule

7:30 am - 9:00 am: Morning Yoga

9:15 am: Breakfast

10:00 am - 11:00 am: Coffee Chat Q&A

11:00 am - 5:30 pm: Free Time (perfect for an excursion, spa treatment, pool, exploring, shopping, reading, resting, or Svadhyaya (self-study))

1:00 pm: Lunch

5:00 pm: Light Snack

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Yoga Class or Workshop

7:00 pm: Dinner

8:00 pm: Wind down; connect with others, read, journal, relax...

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Things to keep in mind

All deposits are non-refundable.

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Any cancellations done 91 days or more prior to retreat start date:

The deposit is transferable to another Activ Retreats retreat within the same calendar year of 2024.

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Any cancellations done 61-90 days prior to retreat start date:

The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. The balance (total cost minus the deposit) is not refundable, but it is transferable to a future Activ Retreats Retreat within one year.

Any cancellations done 0-60 days prior to retreat start date:

All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.​

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Unforeseen Circumstances:

Activ Retreats is not responsible for any of the following, and there will be no refunds nor discounts for arriving late, leaving early, flight cancellations, travel delays, injury, or illness. For additional protection due to any unforeseen circumstances, it is highly recommend that all participants purchase travel insurance at the time of booking the retreat.

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Retreat Final Balance Late Payments: Your payment is not received within 48 hours of your original due date, a $25 late fee will be added. **Any final balance payments not received within 72 hours of your original due date may result in a forfeiture of your booking.

*All pricing is per person.

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