Costa Rica Wellness Retreat: A Dance with Duality
Costa Rica Wellness Retreat: A Dance with Duality
Playa Coyote, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
Up to 22 in group
Mar 2 - 7, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Sunrise ocean vinyasa and breath-led movement
- Restorative yin, yoga nidra, and nervous-system downregulation practices
- Sound healing and guided meditation under the stars
- Ice bath and contrast therapy experience
- Cacao ceremony and heart-centered ritual
- Elemental fire and water rituals
- Authentic relating and integration circles
- Guided waterfall meditation excursion
- Somatic and therapeutic tools for nervous-system regulation
- Eco-luxury stay in a Blue Zone beachfront sanctuary
About this Retreat
Details of this retreat
A Dance with Duality is a 6-day, 5-night immersive retreat held at Salvatierra Retreat Center on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula — one of the world’s rare Blue Zones. This experience is an invitation to step away from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with yourself through embodied practice, nervous-system awareness, and meaningful connection.
Rooted in the exploration of opposites — fire and water, movement and stillness, activation and rest — this retreat does not ask you to choose one side over the other. Instead, it offers space to experience how both can coexist, inform one another, and create balance. Each day is thoughtfully designed to guide participants through energizing practices alongside deeply restorative rituals, supporting regulation, resilience, and integration.
The retreat blends yoga, somatic movement, sound healing, breathwork, meditation, and elemental rituals with time in nature, adventure, and rest. Experiences may include sunrise ocean vinyasa, restorative yin and yoga nidra, sound baths under the stars, ice bath and contrast therapy, guided waterfall meditation, cacao ceremony, and authentic relating circles.
This retreat is open to anyone and everyone, regardless of yoga or meditation experience. All practices are offered with options and invitations rather than expectations, allowing each participant to move at their own pace and honor their own nervous system and inner rhythm.
A Dance with Duality is an experience of return — to the body, to nature, and to the wisdom that lives in the space between effort and ease.
Rooted in the exploration of opposites — fire and water, movement and stillness, activation and rest — this retreat does not ask you to choose one side over the other. Instead, it offers space to experience how both can coexist, inform one another, and create balance. Each day is thoughtfully designed to guide participants through energizing practices alongside deeply restorative rituals, supporting regulation, resilience, and integration.
The retreat blends yoga, somatic movement, sound healing, breathwork, meditation, and elemental rituals with time in nature, adventure, and rest. Experiences may include sunrise ocean vinyasa, restorative yin and yoga nidra, sound baths under the stars, ice bath and contrast therapy, guided waterfall meditation, cacao ceremony, and authentic relating circles.
This retreat is open to anyone and everyone, regardless of yoga or meditation experience. All practices are offered with options and invitations rather than expectations, allowing each participant to move at their own pace and honor their own nervous system and inner rhythm.
A Dance with Duality is an experience of return — to the body, to nature, and to the wisdom that lives in the space between effort and ease.
Schedule
Morning coffee, tea, and fruit
Sunrise yoga, meditation, or breathwork practice
Nourishing Blue Zone–inspired breakfast
Midday adventure, excursion, or workshop (waterfall, ice bath, ocean time, somatic practice)
Lunch and rest period
Free time for pool, beach, journaling, or massage
Afternoon smoothies and snacks
Evening yin, restorative yoga, or sound healing
Dinner shared in community
Evening ritual, integration circle, or stargazing meditation
Sunrise yoga, meditation, or breathwork practice
Nourishing Blue Zone–inspired breakfast
Midday adventure, excursion, or workshop (waterfall, ice bath, ocean time, somatic practice)
Lunch and rest period
Free time for pool, beach, journaling, or massage
Afternoon smoothies and snacks
Evening yin, restorative yoga, or sound healing
Dinner shared in community
Evening ritual, integration circle, or stargazing meditation
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Sona Shala, Playa Coyote, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
Directions
The nearest international airport is Liberia International Airport (LIR). Complimentary group shuttle transportation is provided from Liberia Airport to Salvatierra Retreat Center at designated arrival times on the first day of the retreat.
Guests are encouraged to arrive in Liberia the day before the retreat and stay overnight near the airport for ease of travel. Shuttle details and recommended arrival windows will be shared in the welcome email prior to booking flights.
Guests are encouraged to arrive in Liberia the day before the retreat and stay overnight near the airport for ease of travel. Shuttle details and recommended arrival windows will be shared in the welcome email prior to booking flights.
Accommodation
Rooms are available for shared or private occupancy and include private bathrooms, natural ventilation, ceiling fans, and eco-friendly bath products. The design emphasizes simplicity, sustainability, and harmony with the surrounding jungle and ocean environment. WiFi is available throughout the property.
Shared Room
Solo Room
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Guests stay in eco-luxury ocean-view cabinas designed for rest, comfort, and connection with nature.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
All meals are chef-prepared, Blue Zone–inspired, and locally sourced, with many ingredients grown on-site.
What's Included
- 5 nights accommodation at Salvatierra Retreat Center
- Daily yoga and somatic movement practices (vinyasa, yin, restorative, yoga nidra)
- Sound healing and guided meditation sessions
- Ice bath and contrast therapy experience
- Cacao ceremony and heart-centered group rituals
- Somatic and nervous-system–informed practices
- Authentic relating and integration circles
- Elemental rituals (fire & water)
- Guided waterfall meditation excursion
- Use of the yoga shala, mats, props, and meditation cushions
- Access to saltwater pools and private beachfront
- Chef-prepared Blue Zone–inspired meals
- Daily coffee, tea, water, smoothies, and snacks
- Shuttle transportation from Liberia Airport at designated times
What's Not Included
- International airfare
- Alcoholic beverages
- Optional massages or spa services
- Additional excursions not listed in the retreat itinerary
- Travel insurance
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