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The Best Yoga Retreats in Costa Rica

(Last Updated On: March 9, 2022)

So you’re looking for the best yoga retreats in Costa Rica? You’ve come to the right place to find the perfect yoga escape for you.

Costa Rica might be small, but it’s an incredible country in the middle of Central America with a lot to offer. Blessed with pristine nature, stunning waterfalls, incredible beaches that are often deserted and a sustainable, more eco-friendly approach to life, Costa Rica is that place where everyone goes and nobody wants to leave.

With so much of the country still surrounded by pristine nature, it is one of the best places in the world for a yoga retreat. From affordable 5 day retreats in the Arenal Region to luxury yoga retreats full of adventure and surf on the Pacific Coast, Costa Rica has a yoga retreat for all tastes, needs and budgets.

Costa Rica really is one of the best and most popular places in the world right now to travel and go on a yoga retreat.

In this post, I’ve compiled my top favourite Costa Rica yoga retreats that I have on my very own Costa Rica yoga retreat bucket list. (Yes, this really does exist!)

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Most of these retreats can be found on BookYogaRetreats.com (the Airbnb for yoga retreats) making them simple and convenient to book. This is one of the best ways to book an affordable yoga retreat anywhere in the world. Other retreats listed here can be booked directly with the yoga resort.

As with yoga in general, yoga retreats in Costa Rica have changed quite a bit in the last few years. You’ll now be able to find just about any type of yoga retreat out there from yoga retreats Costa Rica that combine surfing as well as pre-natal and self-love yoga retreats. There are so many yoga retreats in Costa Rica that you’re bound to find one that works for you in terms of yoga style, add-on adventures and more.

Almost all Costa Rica yoga retreats listed here provide healthy, wholesome, mostly plant-based food but make sure to check the details if you have specific dietary requirements.

Keep reading to find my top yoga retreats in Costa Rica for 2022 and beyond.

TOP YOGA RETREATS IN COSTA RICA

YOGA RETREATS IN GUANACASTE

Guanacaste Province is one of Costa Rica’s most popular and beautiful corners. Popular with surfers, yogis and wellness travellers Guanacaste has a lot to offer the wellness-focused traveller. With places like Tamarindo, Nosara, Samara, Playa Hermosa and the Papagayo Peninsula, this is one of the best places in the country to consider a yoga retreat.

woman with fresh fruit on the beach in Nosara Costa Rica

7 Day Yoga Retreat at Peace Retreat in Playa Negra

One of the most popular retreats in Costa Rica, this is perfect for those looking for a general, beginner-friendly yoga retreat in Costa Rica. This retreat provides you with a distraction-free space and time to dedicate to your yoga practice and wellness. The space also focuses on sound practises dedication to yoga as well as nature and the environment.

Over 7- days you’ll meet like-minded people, practise yoga and have enough time to explore the beautiful area of Playa Negra in Guanacaste. The retreat is held at Peace Retreat Center which offers beautifully rustic, private suites and cabins to choose from.

What you learn you can easily take home with you and incorporate into your lifestyle and daily routine.

What’s included in the yoga retreat:

2 yoga classes per day
6 delicious and locally prepared breakfast and dinners
Round-trip airport transportation to/from the Liberia International Airport
6 nights of accommodation
one 60-minute massage
Stay close to nature

Suitable for all yoga levels. The main yoga style is restorative

Price for the retreat package: Starting at $889 for 7 days/ 6 nights

Find more about this retreat here

6 Day Revitalize and Rejuvenate Yoga Retreat near Tamarindo

Another great option this time close to the insanely gorgeous beaches of Tamarindo and hosted at one of the best eco-lodges in Guanacaste, El Sabanero.

This retreat includes daily yoga classes, pranayama, meditation and chakra balancing workshops that help with energy flow around the body. Apart from this, guests will also have time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the valley where El Sabanero Eco Lodge is located as well as its infinity pool. There are also many group activities on offer such as hiking, dance and trips to the local beach.

It’s a great way to practise and pursue your yoga and wellness journey in a supportive, non-judgmental environment as well as meet other people on their own wellness journeys.

Accommodation is in spacious lodges and includes queen-sized beds and air-conditioning. All three daily meals are provided and they are vegetarian and full of healthy foods.

What’s included in the yoga retreat:

2 yoga classes daily
Activities for all ages and levels
Diet and nutrition tips for a healthy life
Airport Transfers from Liberia Airport
3 gourmet vegetarian meals daily
Free daily beach transfers
5 nights accommodation

This retreat is suitable for all yoga levels and primarily focuses on Vinyasa yoga.

Price: from $925 for 6days/5 nights.

Find out more about this retreat here

Blue Spirit Yoga Retreats

Blue Spirit is one of the most renowned yoga retreat centres in Costa Rica. Located just south of Playa Guiones in Nosara- one of my personal favourite areas of Costa Rica, this retreat centre offers a number of yoga retreats, wellness and yoga teacher training retreats each year.

Sign up for one of their many retreats that fit your needs. Blue Spirit offer retreats that combine yoga and surf, yoga and meditation, healing retreats, spiritual retreats and general wellness retreats that combine a little bit of everything.

Accommodation at Blue Spirit is the ultimate in eco-jungle lux. Private rooms with an incredible ocean view, infinity saltwater pool and an on-site cafe all help to make this the perfect place for a yoga and wellness stay. Blue Spirit also offer a detox cleanse longevity program you can also sign up for while on retreat.

For more information about Blue Spirit check here

Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort

Located in Nosara, Costa Rica in between the jungle and the Pacific Ocean, Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort is one of the best places to stay and one of the best spas in Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula. This wellness resort and yoga retreat is a heaven for yoga lovers and surfers alike and it provides the more active traveller with everything they might need from yoga shala and instruction and tranquil accommodation in a private room or dorm to natural, healthy local foods. Playa Guiones is just a short walk away.

Bodhi Tree best spas in Costa Rica — Image courtesy of Bodhi Tree Yoga resort

They offer yoga retreats and a surf retreat can also be arranged. They also have the best full-service spa in the area so if you want to combine your yoga retreat with a few spa treatments during your stay in Costa Rica, this resort and wellness center is one of the best options.

For more information check here

YOGA RETREATS IN PUNTA ARENAS

Punta Arenas is another amazing province in Costa Rica to consider for a yoga retreat. Here you’ll find the ever-popular surf towns of Santa Teresa, Mal Pais and Montezuma as well as Manuel Antonio, Uvita and further south the Osa Peninsula. Like Guanacaste, this region is very beach focused.

8 Day Pura Vida Yoga Retreat in Montezuma

Experience Pura Vida in this week-long yoga retreat based on reconnecting with yoga and nature. Organised by US-based Stillwell Yoga, this retreat is the perfect excuse to come and experience the beauty that lies around Montezuma while also strengthening and developing your practice further.

This retreat consists of morning and afternoon yoga classes on Anamaya’s beautiful yoga deck, meditation sessions, access to the retreat’s saltwater pool and visits to Montezuma town, the waterfall and nearby beaches.

For the more adventurous you can also opt for surf lessons, horseback riding excursions, and zip-lining through the local jungle canopy.

The retreat is held at renowned Anamaya Resort, an eco-lux surf and yoga retreat with beautiful Bali-inspired accommodations with breath-taking ocean views and surrounded by nature. The rooms and cabins and very comfortable, quiet and private.

What’s included in the yoga retreat:

Twice daily yoga and meditation
Morning Vinyasa and afternoon Restorative / Yin yoga sessions
Stay in the ‘blue zone’ of Nicoya Peninsula
Fresh, organic, gluten-free meals
Free time to do excursions
Close to Montezuma Falls
7 nights accommodation

The retreat is mainly suitable for beginner and intermediate yogis and uses Vinyasa, Yin and Restorative styles of yoga.

Price: from $1,595 USD for 8 days/7 nights

Find out about this retreat here

5 Day Sacred Psilocybin Mushroom & Yoga Retreat in El Roble

Join this small group retreat for an insightful and transformative psilocybin mushroom experience in the middle of Costa Rican nature. Here you’ll focus your time meditating and journeying inwards to discover the subconscious with the help of psilocybin mushrooms. There’s also a focus on yoga as well as bonding with fellow guests.

If you’ve never tried psilocybin mushrooms before, this retreat is a great way to come upon this ceremonial experience with some yoga and meditation. You’ll learn all about vibratory alchemy and how plants can help bridge the gap between the physical and spiritual, experiences that can have a profound effect on your life.

Food is veggie and vegan friendly and focuses on nourishing the body. All three meals and snacks are included. Accommodation is set in a huge villa with private beach access, two pools and a tennis court. Sleeping options are shared or private in comfortable rooms with everything you might need. The retreat is just 1.5 hours away from San Jose International Airport.

What’s included in the yoga retreat:

Reiki sessions
Two sacred mushrooms ceremonies
Yoga, meditation, and sound therapy sessions
Relaxing 60-minute vibroacoustic massage
Transportation from and to San Jose airport
4 nights stay at a private villa with a pool
3 healthy detoxing meals daily

The retreat is suitable for all skill levels and focuses on Nidra yoga.

Price: from $1,908 USD for 5 days / 4 nights (early bird discounts are available)

Find out more about this retreat here

Blue Osa Yoga Retreat

Blue Osa, located on the Osa peninsula of Southern Punta Arenas Province, is probably the best yoga retreats center in this part of Costa Rica especially if you’re looking for yoga retreats in a pristine, wilder of Costa Rica. The Corcovado National Park is located nearby.

Blue Osa offer yoga retreats taught by a variety of exceptional yoga teachers from around the world as well as also offering teacher training. All retreats are all-inclusive and include eco-chic accommodation as well as farm to table meals.

Find out more about their upcoming retreats here

6 Day Soulful Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Costa Rica

For another great option in the Montezuma area for a yoga vacation and for those looking for a little bit of everything in their Costa Rica yoga retreat, this is a solid option. With luxury accommodation featuring private and shared villas and bungalows, a large yoga deck, ocean views, two pools, a fitness center and spa rooms there is so much to take advantage of in this tropical paradise.

With daily itineraries that are flexible for each guest, activities include twice daily yoga and meditation as well as many different excursions such as exploring nearby beaches and waterfalls, surfing lessons, horseback riding and snorkelling tours. This retreat is perfect for anyone wanting to combine yoga with exploring the local area and getting the most out of being in Costa Rica.

What’s included in the yoga retreat:

Daily Vinyasa Flow and Yin yoga classes
Pranayama, and meditation classes for all experience levels
Use of lap pool, lounge pool, and fitness center
Large yoga deck with ocean and jungle views
Memorable excursions during the retreat
5 nights luxury accommodations
Rejuvenating spa treatments
Healthy, delicious food

The retreat is suitable for all skill levels and mainly encompasses Vinyasa, Yin and Restorative yoga. The retreat will also cater to many different dietary requirements.

Price: From $1,700 USD for 6 days / 5 nights

Find out more about this retreat here

YOGA RETREATS IN THE ARENAL AREA

The Arenal area is located in Central Costa Rica and is perfect for those who prefer mountains and jungle over beaches. Here Arenal Volcano stands tall over the whole landscape and the small town of La Fortuna is at its center. This is the heart of adventure travel in Costa Rica and the home to many hot spring spas.

4 Day Rainforest Yoga Holiday in Lake Arenal

If you’re short on time but still want to get the most out of a yoga and wellness retreat, this is a great option. Perfect for anyone looking for a tranquil yoga escape with views of Costa Rica’s most stunning volcano, Arenal.

Hosted at Essence Arenal, this yoga holiday is all about giving you the space to explore inwards, to renew and refresh both your mind and body surrounded by lush vegetation and nature. Apart from daily yoga practice, you’ll also learn more about permaculture and have a lot of free time to explore the surrounding area and make use of the pool and jacuzzi. The food here has a farm to table focus and the retreat includes healthy and organic meals.

Accommodation is at Essence Arenal Boutique Hostel which offers private, double accommodation. You can also make use of all the services which include a jacuzzi, pool, yoga deck, terrace and cafe. Plant-based food options are available here and the food is mostly vegetarian.

What’s included in the yoga retreat:

Daily 75 minute yoga class
Naturopathic teas depending on your detox needs
Itinerary will be independently developed according to your specific needs
Guidance of a certified naturopath and yoga instructors
3 daily healthy vegetarian meals
3 nights private accommodation

This retreat is suitable for all levels of yoga and works with Vinyasa and Yin styles.

Price: from $499 USD for 4 days/3 nights

Find out more about this retreat here

10 Day Holistic Awareness Wellness Retreat with Yoga in El Castillo

If you’re looking for an escape in the Arenal area but 4 days isn’t enough for you to totally switch off, then this 10-day retreat will ensure you’re refreshed and fully rested before heading back to ‘real life’. Join a group of like-minded people for a holistic awareness wellness retreat which includes daily yoga, adventure, alone time, massage and Temazcal ceremony.

You’ll start your days with an energising yoga practice before heading out for various treatments and tours to explore the local area for the day. The day finishes with a restorative yoga practice. All delicious vegetarian meals and snacks are included.

This retreat is fully flexible and allows you to add on the excursions and treatments that you like so you can fully prioritise your needs as well as getting to know the real Costa Rica.

What’s included in the yoga retreat:

Daily 75 minute yoga sessions
Tour on an organic permaculture farm
Be pampered with Thai and deep tissue massage sessions
Enjoy Temazcal sweat lodge ceremony and body detox mud wrap
3 daily healthy vegetarian meals
9 nights private accommodation

This retreat is suitable for all levels of yoga and works with Vinyasa, Hatha and Yin styles.

Price: from $1,378 USD for 10 days / 9 nights

Find out more about this retreat here

YOGA RETREATS IN THE CARIBBEAN

The Caribbean side of Costa Rica is full of nature, Caribbean culture and gorgeous beaches that are more for swimming than surfing although this side still does get some waves. Here you’ll get the perfect balance of beach, jungle, nature and culture.