Join me 🌱
Feb 22 - March 1
In the hear of the Costa Rican jungle for an 8 day/7 night intimate (only 12 spaces available) yoga and meditation retreat at the dreamy Selvatica Eco Retreat in Puntaneras, Costa Rica.
Nestled within the magical Costa Rican jungle, Selvática Eco Retreat is a haven for nature enthusiasts seeking tranquility and connection. Surrounded by vibrant wildlife, the property offers a unique blend of serenity and adventure.
With access to nature trails, two yoga shalas and a jungle pool, Selvática is a peaceful oasis just 20 minutes from some of Costa Rica’s most pristine beaches.
The jungle is my favorite place to be.
The sounds, the smells, and the colors make the jungle a magical pocket of our precious Earth. I’m excited to share one of my favorite environments with you as we immerse ourselves in the study and practice of yoga in the Costa Rican jungle. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your practice in close communion with nature and a small group (12 max) of like minded people without distractions from every day life. A chance to reset and re-charge.
We will start every morning with a yoga class led by me, followed by brunch and ample free time to enjoy the jungle or take a dip in the pool. Coffee, tea and a fruit platter will be available before practice. In the afternoon we will come back together for a workshop with me or our guest teacher and incredible mover Françoise Voranger. This is an opportunity to
enhance your understanding of particular postures and learn some new ones too! Both Françoise and I are passionate about teaching alignment and technique to keep the body healthy and injury-free. Two evening workshops will be led by me and two by Françoise. The day will conclude with dinner, good conversations and a grounding meditation.
I have two group outingds planned during the week: an excursions to Museo del Agua waterfall hike and an afternoon trip to Esterillos Este beach. Bring comfortable shoes for hiking and don’t forget your swim suit :)
All activities in the retreat are optional. If you want to take skip practice or a group excursion to take some time to yourself, read a book, take a nap or go on an additional excursion (fee) that is totally welcome.
I invite you to a week of jungle immersion, personal exploration and soul expansion through our yoga practice and through our connection to nature and with each other. ॐ
about me
I believe yoga is a powerful tool for human evolution. I fell in love with this practice and way of life about 13 years ago and have been teaching it for over 10 years. As a yoga teacher, circus artist and overall movement lover, my teaching is focused on alignment and the pursuit of precision in yoga asana for the health and longevity of the body as well as clarity of the mind, emotional balance and overall well being.
about Françoise
Françoise comes from generations and a lifetime of dance and acrobatic expression. She began her career as young as 6 years old and continues to work with the some of the greatest and most beautiful dance and circus companies in the world. She is the founder of Hybrid Movement Company where she creates visions, makes movement choreography, animations, and collaborates.
The practice 🧘🏽♀️🤸🏽
Selvática has two beautiful yoga shalas, Jungle Shala, tucked beneath the jungle canopy where monkeys play, and Sky Shala, with a teak floor and both ocean and jungle views. This is where we will hold our morning practice and workshops, surrounded by nature.
My yoga classes and workshops during this retreat will follow my style of teaching; with careful attention to alignment and an emphasis on flexibility training and spine mobility. Drawing from different yoga traditions plus my own acrobatic practice, I will help you use proper technique and engagement to access your body’s natural range of motion while developing a healthy approach towards flexibility. In addition to asana, we will practice pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation every day.
Françoise will teach an inversions workshop and a workshop on her unique style of Hybrid movement dance and floor work. Inversions will cover fundamentals of handstands and inverted positions while breaking them down into manageable pieces making it accessible to all levels (no previous inversion practice required). Françoise’s Hybrid movement workshop is a dance workshop like no other where everyone regardless of their background in dance gets to experience their body in space through guided, creative and playful exploration.
All levels welcomed.
The food 🥑
Selvática offers a unique culinary experience. Our meals will be prepared in house with love and with locally sourced ingredients. We will enjoy a daily fruit platter, breakfast and brunch. Fresh fruit juice with be served with each meal and we will be treated with a delicious desert daily. Tea and coffee will be available starting at 6:30 am every morning.
All meals are vegetarian, as that is what aligns the most with Selvática’s intentions to reduce carbon footprint. Beer and wine are available for an additional cost.
We can accommodate dietary restrictions and food allergies (i.e. gluten free, dairy free, vegan, etc), just let us know at the time of booking.
From Selvática: “Our love for food is big and we will make sure your senses are satisfied from your first meal to your last. Cristina is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and has created our menus and recipes to highlight real, whole foods in a delicious and creative way which will nourish both the body and soul”.
Your accommodations 🍃
All rooms feature ensuite bathrooms with hot and cold water showers and eco flush toilets.
Each bed has a personal reading light and electrical outlet
WiFi is available throughout the retreat center.
All private rooms have a terrace area overlooking the pool and lush gardens to sit and enjoy a steaming cup of coffee and a good book.
Read more about the rooms at Selvática here.
Your place at the retreat is secured by paying a $500 deposit.
The remaining balance must be paid by December 22, 2024
All deposits & payments are non refundable.
By booking this retreat, you agree to the Terms & Conditions listed here.
5 bed luxury dorm
4 full size beds, 1 twin bed
$1,800 pp (twin bed) $1,900 pp (full beds)
Tripple room
3 twin size beds
$2,000 pp
Double Room
Two double rooms with 2 twin beds, or 1 king bed
$2,300 pp
Holiday discount - $150 off until December 20 ✨
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Holiday discount - $150 off until December 20 ✨ 〰️
What’s included:
🌱 8 days / 7 nights at Selvatica Eco Retreat
🌱 Transport to and from San José Airport**
🌱 Daily brunch and dinner + morning fruit platter
🌱 Morning yoga and sadhana practice with Nikki
🌱 Afternoon 2 hr workshops with Nikki or Françoise
🌱 Excursion to Museo del Agua (waterfall tour) and afternoon trip to Esterillos Este beach.
What’s not included:
✈️ Airfare
🛶 Additional excursions
🍽️ Additional meals
** San José airport is a 2.5 hr drive from the retreat center.
Plan to arrive to San Josè airport before12:00 pm February 22, plan to depart from San José airport March 1 after 4:00 pm.
If outside these time frames, you will be responsible for paying for your transportation to and from the airport.
Questions?
Who can attend this retreat?
Anyone and everyone! I believe yoga is for everyone, regardless of your physical ability, movement background or years practicing. All levels are welcome
Classes and workshops will be accessible to practitioners of all levels.
Can I come alone?
Yes! Come along and make some friends :) You will be paired with another retreat atendee in the room of your choice, unless you want to book the entire room for yourself.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes! After the initial deposit, the balance can be split throughout the remaining months until the full balance is due.
What should I bring?
I will send a packing list a month prior to the retreat
Feel free to email me with any other questions you might have. Hope to see you in the jungle!