If you find yourself needing something more from life than what you’re experiencing right now, then now is the perfect time to take a leap. Yoga with Horses will bring you clarity and peace through the way of the horse and the practice of yoga.
Find yourself and a new path to walk on by reconnecting with nature.
As herd and prey animals horses are keenly aware of their companions and environment, and react quickly to any changes. In this way they act as a mirror to what you’re bringing with you.
YOUR PROGRESS WITH THE HORSE WILL ALSO MIRROR YOUR PROGRESS IN FACING AND LOVING YOURSELF.
Asanas, yoga poses, help you to develop physical strength and body awareness, while pranayama (breathing techniques), help you to focus, concentrate and become still in your mind, opening the space for deeper understanding and intuition.
About
Food
We strive to keep it as seasonal, organic and vegan as possible. We can also accommodate any food allergies you might have.
BREAKFAST
Enjoy preparing your breakfast with our welcoming basket of seasonal fruit, coffee & tea, eggs, butter, jam and milk.
LUNCH
A lunch will typically consist of two or three types of salad with bread or tortillas, but it all varies with each cook and their inspiration.
DINNER
Dinners are typically curry, vegetarian stews, vegan loaf, etc.
Accomodation
Kindred Spirits Wellness Jungle Farm
Kindred Spirits Wellness is 2km from the beach, nestled in the jungle with the howler monkeys. Both the arena and the yoga shala are walled by nature, with hummingbirds, butterflies, birds and dragonflies paying frequent visits.
We're in the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica, in the town of Punta Cocles. Cocles is between the main town of Puerto Viejo and the quiet beautiful Manzanillo.
In our area you'll find all manner of tropical wildlife, Caribbean culture, reggae music, surfing, local and international cuisine, great vegan options and the most relaxing beaches.
Accommodations include:
✓ Stable high speed internet.
✓ Kitchen with oven, stove, food processor, coffee maker, kettle, fridge and cookware.
✓ Weekly access to laundry room.
✓ Each room has its own bathroom attached.
✓ Fans in every room.
✓ 360 Jungle views.
✓ Ample seating space and hammocks.
✓ Access to yoga library.
✓ Free range of the jungle farm for mindful walks.
ROOMS
All bedrooms have a bathroom attached, closet space, quality pillow-top mattresses and big windows to enjoy the vibrant nature all around.
MANDALA ROOM
ROOM TYPE
Shared Double Room with two Twin beds.
✓ AC (Air conditioning).
✓ WiFi access from room.
✓ Ceiling fan.
✓ Bathroom.
✓ Closet.
✓ Quality Pillow-Top mattresses.
✓ Towels and bedding.
✓ Jungle Garden views.
GARDEN VISTA ROOM
ROOM TYPE
Shared Triple Room with three Twin beds.
✓ WiFi access from room.
✓ Ceiling fan.
✓ Quality Pillow-Top mattresses.
✓ Bathroom.
✓ Closet.
✓ Towels and bedding.
✓ Jungle Garden views.
Video tour of the room as it is being prepared for a retreat.
JUNGLE MAGIC VISTA ROOM
ROOM TYPE
Shared Double Room with two Double beds.
✓ WiFi access from room.
✓ AC (Air conditioning).
✓ Standing fan.
✓ Bathroom with jungle garden views.
✓ Closet.
✓ Quality Pillow-Top mattresses.
✓ Towels and bedding.
✓ Panoramic view of jungle.
TREEVANA
Tree Houses
PRIVATE LODGINGS
Treevana is our neighbors’ treehouse haven right across the road from Kindred Spirits. Rick and Lori are wonderful good-hearted neighbors that we can always count on. Students are always telling us what lovely hosts they are, making them laugh and feel comfortable.
There are four treehouses, all built by Rick and his brother, and lovingly decorated and stocked by Lori.
All treehouses include a bedroom with a double bed, bathroom, kitchen, terrace dinning and access to Casa Madre, the club house where you’ll find the space to socialize with other guests and your hosts - as well as a pool to take a nice dip in.
GREEN FROG TREEHOUSE
The Green Frog is the first treehouse Rick and Lori built, its three-story structure is supported by two Laurel trees and is a cozy space to connect with the jungle.
Sip your morning tea on your private deck in the morning or enjoy a good book in a hammock on the deck bellow in the afternoon.
INCLUDED
✓ Bedroom with fan, TV, jungle view and a double bed.
✓ Equipped Kitchen. Fresh filtered drinking water, coffee, tea and other kitchen basics.
✓ Private bathroom.
✓ WiFi.
✓ Access to Casa Madre.
GECKO TREEHOUSE
The Gecko Treehouse is built on two levels and is attached to the trees by two special bolts that do not harm the tree. A spiral staircase takes you up to the treehouse. You’ll find a double bed on the second level and a single Murphy bed on the first level. Start your mornings off right in The Gecko, with a true immersion into the jungle as you wash in the outdoor heated shower.
INCLUDED
✓ Bedroom with fan, jungle view and a double bed.
✓ Equipped Kitchen. Drinking water, coffee, tea and other kitchen basics.
✓ Special trap-door entrance to the room.
✓ Private bathroom.
✓ Private outdoor shower.
✓ WiFi.
✓ Access to Casa Madre.
SLOTH TREEHOUSE
Expertly built in two native trees, this luxurious treehouse is a unique opportunity to experience Pura Vida whilst also providing you with all the comforts to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
The Sloth Treehouse is a fully screened treehouse equipped with a queen size bed, private bathroom, fully-equipped kitchen, fast fibre optic WiFi, and a ceiling fan which will allow you to comfortably fall asleep to the sound of the jungle.
Soak up the rays as you lounge in the hammock on the terrace and see how many of our wildlife neighbours you can spot.
INCLUDED
✓ Queen Size Bed and ceiling fan.
✓ Equipped Kitchen. Drinking water, coffee, tea and other kitchen basics.
✓ Largest Treehouse.
✓ Private bathroom.
✓ Wheelchair access.
✓ WiFi.
✓ Access to Casa Madre.
MORPHO TREEHOUSE
Just imagine climbing the stairs to our one and only suspended treehouse. The Morpho Treehouse is the most adventurous and daring choice. The only way to appreciate the beauty of this treehouse with 360 views is to stay here yourself.
The Morpho is suspended by cables off of two native Costa Rican trees and is nestled deep in the heart of the jungle, allowing its guests to imagine they really are living among the trees. If you are lucky enough, you may soon find yourself eye-level with some of Costa Rica’s jungle wildlife as you drink your morning coffee.
The Morpho is fully equipped with everything you need for a relaxing stay with us at Treevana, including a glorious double bed and a shower in the centre of the treehouse.
INCLUDED
✓ Double Bed.
✓ Equipped Kitchen. Drinking water, coffee, tea and other kitchen basics.
✓ Adventure.
✓ Private bathroom.
✓ Hanging staircase.
✓ WiFi.
✓ Access to Casa Madre.
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About The Host
This retreat is taught by Terry L. Newton
CERTIFIED BY YOGA ALLIANCE: E-200 RYT 500-RYT.
CERTIFIED YOGA THERAPIST BY IAYT.
CERTIFIED METAPHYSICAL ENERGY HEALER AND JIN SHIN JYUTSU PRACTITIONER.
NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP & LIBERTY TRAINER.
BAREFOOT TRIMMING AND BIT-LESS RIDING ADVOCATE
Terry is a teacher determined to bring her students the balance they need to improve their lives. Yoga, Terry believes, is not just an exercise to be practiced in a classroom, but rather a well rounded way of living meant to affect your health in body, mind and soul.
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Things to keep in mind
FAQ
Why horses with yoga?
Yoga is a practice that goes further than a simple exercise routine.
Hatha yoga's postures improve mood by moving energy through places in the body where feelings of grief or anger are stored. paying attention to the way their emotions are expressed in their bodies, people to observe their experience without judgment, an important first step in stepping out of depression or a feeling of having lost yourself.
Yoga helps you develop inner peace and it is in that active stillness that you can truly listen to your horse.