4 Days Christmas Love & Joy Retreat in Costa Rica
4 Days Christmas Love & Joy Retreat in Costa Rica
Shankara Retreat Center, San José, Platanillo, Costa Rica
Up to 10 in group
December 23 - 26, 2024
Retreat Highlights
- Kirtan, Cacao Ceremony
- Sound Journey, Fire Circle
- Forgiveness Ritual
- Life Dance
- Daily Yoga and Meditation
- Healthy and fresh vegan meals
- 3 nights accommodation
About this Retreat
I started on the path of yoga 7 years ago with the aim to find balance and wellbeing. The more I practiced the more I wanted to know and that lead me to travel all over the world to try different yoga styles and practice with many teachers until I found the one that resonated with me: Jnana yoga, the path of knowledge. The method I practice is self-inquiry: mainly this is going deep into the “I am” sense in the search of our true nature.
I was introduced to self-inquiry by Mooji in India and recognized the truth in what he said immediately. After a year practicing every day I came upon Ramana Maharshi’s teachings and that clarified the path even more.
I have been in the search of truth from a very young age already and I can say that the path of yoga exposed that truth in a clear way, in a way that I could understand it, and that is what I would like to share with you.
Ever since I came in contact with Ayurveda more than 8 years ago I have been on a deep dive into a yogic life, the search for truth and the path of healing. After completing a Hatha Yoga Training in India, I founded Sapana Yoga in 2015. My search led me to take many different trainings: Ayurveda, Yin Yoga, Vinyasa, Qi Gong, Functional Anatomy, Reiki, Akashic Records, Thai Massage, Restorative Aerial Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Transformational Facilitation, Vegan Nutrition and lately a Coaching Training. I call myself lucky to have met teachers in India, Sri Lanka, Bali, Thailand, Costa Rica, Argentina, Spain & Mexico who have helped me uncover my true nature, advance along my path, undertake deep transformation and live a life dedicated to yoga.
Details of this retreat
- Do you feel like something different, something special this Christmas?
- Are you traveling on Christmas and do not want to be alone?
- Do you want to celebrate with love, joy, and intention?
- No alcohol, no other substances, just pure bliss?
We feel you! We want exactly the same. That is why we decided to share our home, practices, rituals, ceremonies etc. with you this Christmas on this very special Retreat.
We want to focus on the underlying idea of this celebration: unconditional love! We want to bath in love & joy this special time of the year and celebrate each other without any bounds of religion.
We will celebrate with Bhakti Yoga, the path of devotion, singing mantras together, practicing forgiveness rituals, diving deep into cacao ceremony & sound journey, gathering for powerful circles in the evening, and leaving space for some fun, and get-together time.
In between the program you will have time to enjoy lying in a hammock, taking in the peaceful surroundings, spotting toucans, hummingbirds or Morphos or taking a refreshing plunge in the rockpool down by the stream?
This is a retreat for you to relax, unwind, find joy and love, spend time in nature, and gather with like-minded people to celebrate life & each other.
- Are you traveling on Christmas and do not want to be alone?
- Do you want to celebrate with love, joy, and intention?
- No alcohol, no other substances, just pure bliss?
We feel you! We want exactly the same. That is why we decided to share our home, practices, rituals, ceremonies etc. with you this Christmas on this very special Retreat.
We want to focus on the underlying idea of this celebration: unconditional love! We want to bath in love & joy this special time of the year and celebrate each other without any bounds of religion.
We will celebrate with Bhakti Yoga, the path of devotion, singing mantras together, practicing forgiveness rituals, diving deep into cacao ceremony & sound journey, gathering for powerful circles in the evening, and leaving space for some fun, and get-together time.
In between the program you will have time to enjoy lying in a hammock, taking in the peaceful surroundings, spotting toucans, hummingbirds or Morphos or taking a refreshing plunge in the rockpool down by the stream?
This is a retreat for you to relax, unwind, find joy and love, spend time in nature, and gather with like-minded people to celebrate life & each other.
Schedule
You will get together to feel and celebrate the true intention of Christmas: unconditional love. You will celebrate with Bhakti yoga, the path of devotion, singing mantras together, practicing forgiveness rituals, diving deep into a cacao ceremony and sound journey, gathering for powerful circles in the evening, and leaving space for some fun, and get-together time.
In between the program you will have time to enjoy lying in a hammock, taking in the peaceful surroundings, and spotting toucans, sloths, or other animals. Or maybe you will like a plunge in the Rockpool down by the stream? You can also take a walk in the neighborhood to enjoy the scenery.
This is a retreat for you to relax, unwind, find joy and love, spend time in nature, and gather with like-minded people to celebrate the holidays.
23 December
13:00 Arrival
14:00 Gratitude, Joy, & Love Circle
16:00 Meditation & Yoga
18:00 Dinner & Evening Fun
24 December
07:00 Yoga and Meditation
09:00 Breakfast
10:00 Forgiveness Ritual
13:00 Lunch & Rest
16:00 Kirtan
18:00h Dinner & Expression Circle
25 December
07:00 Yoga and Meditation
09:00 Breakfast
10:00 Connection
13:00 Lunch & Rest
15:00 Cacao Ceremony & Sound Journey
17:00 Kirtan
19:00h Dinner & Fire Circle
December 26
07:00 Yoga and Meditation
09:00 Breakfast
10:30 Life Dance & Sharing Circle
13:00 Goodbye
(subject to slight changes)
In between the program you will have time to enjoy lying in a hammock, taking in the peaceful surroundings, and spotting toucans, sloths, or other animals. Or maybe you will like a plunge in the Rockpool down by the stream? You can also take a walk in the neighborhood to enjoy the scenery.
This is a retreat for you to relax, unwind, find joy and love, spend time in nature, and gather with like-minded people to celebrate the holidays.
23 December
13:00 Arrival
14:00 Gratitude, Joy, & Love Circle
16:00 Meditation & Yoga
18:00 Dinner & Evening Fun
24 December
07:00 Yoga and Meditation
09:00 Breakfast
10:00 Forgiveness Ritual
13:00 Lunch & Rest
16:00 Kirtan
18:00h Dinner & Expression Circle
25 December
07:00 Yoga and Meditation
09:00 Breakfast
10:00 Connection
13:00 Lunch & Rest
15:00 Cacao Ceremony & Sound Journey
17:00 Kirtan
19:00h Dinner & Fire Circle
December 26
07:00 Yoga and Meditation
09:00 Breakfast
10:30 Life Dance & Sharing Circle
13:00 Goodbye
(subject to slight changes)
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Sapana Yoga, Shankara Retreat Center, San José, Platanillo, Costa Rica
Directions
Shankara Retreat Center lies in a very quiet residential neighborhood & is surrounded by nature. Through the property runs a year-round stream with a swimming hole. You can hike up the stream to a beautiful waterfall or just enjoy the cool refreshment in the middle of the jungle. There is plenty of chill-out spaces to rest, read a book or chat with like-minded people. The next town, Platanillo, is only 10 minutes maximum walking distance and has a bus stop, supermarket and organic store/cafe. Dominical, the closest beach town, is 20 minutes away by bus or car.
There is an airport shuttle available from the main airport SJO in San Jose with a company we can recommend. It is 59 USD and brings you to Dominical, the closest beach town. From there you can take a taxi or uber, share a taxi with other participants directly to the center or take the bus to Platanillo from where we can arrange a pickup.
There is an airport shuttle available from the main airport SJO in San Jose with a company we can recommend. It is 59 USD and brings you to Dominical, the closest beach town. From there you can take a taxi or uber, share a taxi with other participants directly to the center or take the bus to Platanillo from where we can arrange a pickup.
Accommodation
You will either be staying in single or double glamping tents or double rooms in the cabin
Shared Room in Cabin with shared bathroom
Private Room in Cabin with shared bathroom
Shared Glamping Tent with shared bathroom
Single Glamping Tipi with shared bathrooms
Private Glamping tent with shared bathroom
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
You will be immersed in nature, wake up to the sight of birds & butterflies, hearing the water from the stream flowing. You can soak up the sun, bath in the natural river rock pool or chill in one of the hammocks.
Shankara Retreat Center has a Yoga Shala close by the stream surrounded by lush tropical forest, a chill-out area, various bathrooms, individual and double Glamping tents & a wooden cabin with two rooms. It is a substance free property (no alcohol, smoking, drugs).
Shankara Retreat Center has a Yoga Shala close by the stream surrounded by lush tropical forest, a chill-out area, various bathrooms, individual and double Glamping tents & a wooden cabin with two rooms. It is a substance free property (no alcohol, smoking, drugs).
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
3 fresh, healthy, vegan daily meals, snacks, water & tea. Let us know if you have any allergies or intolerances beforehand.
What's Included
- Daily meditation and yoga classes
- Cacao ceremony
- Life dance
- Ritual and circles
- Kirtan
- Sound journey
- Fire Circle
- Conscious connection exercise
- 3 fresh and healthy vegan meals per full day
- 3 nights accommodation
What's Not Included
- Transportation to the retreat center
- Flights
- Health and travel insurance
- Additional expenses, excursions, massages
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