
Yoga & Well-being Retreats
At Pura Vida Yoga & Well-being, we curate inclusive (not exclusive) retreats in beautiful sanctuaries around the globe. All are welcome! Join us as we travel the world through the lens of yoga, and immerse ourselves into fascinating and enriching cultures, while honoring sustainable travel, and respecting local customs & traditions. Each retreat is centered around a Bhavana (intention), with which we explore the yogic path, and how to incorporate the practices of yoga into our daily lives. Morning Sadhana (daily practices); afternoon gatherings, meditations and contemplations; wellness & spa days; adventures exploring the local live; nourishing, healthy & delicious cuisine; and plenty of time tapping into the healing benefits of mother Nature - that's just some of we offer at our retreats worldwide. Each retreat is unique, and we hope you will join us on a journey back to wholeness.
Upcoming Retreats






























































Journey Back to YourSelf
​Meditation • Beachwalks • Soundhealing • Massages • Adventures • Costa Rican Culture
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Santa Teresa, Costa Rica | August 30 - Sep. 6
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Close your eyes and imagine the symphony of humming cicadas serenading the distant Pacific waves. Deep in the heart of the tropical forest, where the lush jungle meets the golden sands of the beach, a transformation awaits.
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We invite you to step away from the noise and into the essence of life. This isn't just a getaway, it’s a return to your most balanced, happy, peaceful Self.
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Join us on an all-inclusive experience surrounded by the tropical forest!
The Experience:
1. Movement & Stillness
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Our days are designed to harmonize the body and quiet the mind through a blend of ancient wisdom and natural beauty, enjoying beautiful private villas with pool, nestled in nature.
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Daily purposeful yoga & movement practices to ground, soften and restore
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Exploring Ayurvedic rituals to discover vitality & longevity
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Sunset Meditations
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Massages and Cranio-Sacral Therapies
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Sound Healing & Cacao Ceremony
2. Adventures & Excursions
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Explore the wild spirit of Costa Rica with excursions that invigorate the senses.
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Nature Hikes through National Parks-
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ATV tour through the Costa Rican countryside
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Sunset horseback rides on the beach and through local farmland
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Endless beach walks along miles of naturally preserved shoreline, perfect for reflection
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Closing Celebration with Live Music fusing local rhythms and relaxed lounge vibes
3. Nourishment & Reset
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True well-being requires more than replenishment. We’ve curated a menu that delights the senses and supports lasting vitality.
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Healthy, nourishing, and delicious local cuisine prepared a private chef-
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Learn the art of nourishment with an Ayurvedic cooking class
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Afternoon Refreshments to cool off and rehydrate
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Dedicated time for rest, reading, listening to the sounds of nature, and deep personal reflection
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Free time to explore the nearby town & it's activities
Ready for a deep reset? Step away from the noise and return home feeling light, energized, and restored. This all-inclusive immersion is designed to help you release what no longer serves you and reconnect with the rhythms of nature. Together, we will find stillness, celebrate life, and return to ourselves with a renewed sense of vitality and purpose. This is an invitation to truly thrive!
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Here's what a typical day during the retreat will look like:
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6 am let the sounds of nature wake you softly, no alarm
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7 am enjoy refreshments, juice, coffee, tea, coconut water and awaken gently
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8 am movement & yoga sessions
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10 am brunch
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Free time for massages & to explore
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3 pm afternoon smoothies & refreshments
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4 pm sunset programming begins
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6 pm dinner under the stars
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Free time to prepare for the coming day
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During morning excursion days the schedule shifts, as we awake gently to a light breakfast and a snack to go. After the excursion we enjoy a late lunch at a local restaurant.
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Afternoon quad excursions and sunset horse rides are followed by dinner at a beachfront restaurant in town.
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The Retreat Space
Our private, gated sanctuary is only a short 5 min. walk from the beach, and a short 10-15 min walk to town to explore local activities. Choose your level of comfort and degree of privacy by selecting a suite that best suits your needs.
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We’ll spend our time in three beautiful villas offering a variety of thoughtfully designed accommodations, from private suites with private baths to comfortable shared options. Two villas feature pools with distant ocean views and welcoming spaces where we’ll gather and share meals together, while a third villa witha pool nestled in the tropical forest offers added privacy.
Our Yoga Shala nestled in the jungle is where we will gather for yoga, movement, meditation, and healing practices.
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Choose from:
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Private Suite with king-size bed and private bath: $3500 per person, Double occupancy stays are 50% off for the second guest
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Private Bedroom with queen bed and shared bath: $3000 per person
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Shared accommodations with 2-4 single beds each and shared bath: $2500 per person
Rates are all-inclusive per person for 7 nights, and include transfer from local airport.
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Early Bird Gift:
Reserve your space by April 30 and enjoy 15% off your retreat.
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Your Arrival: Your transition to the sanctuary begins with a scenic 30 min. flight over the Costa Rican coastlines. The retreat will begin when we will meet at 12 pm on August 30th as a group at the SJO domestic terminal. Please note, the round-trip fare for the domestic flight is US $250 additional per guest.
Consider Slow Travel: We recommend arriving the day before and taking one night to arrive, ground and de-stress at one of our recommended hotels near the airport, before flying to the Coast. Options range from budget-friendly Tico hotels for a local experience to Spa-like resorts for those looking to treat themselves.
This experience is limited to 14 participants.
A $500 downpayment reserves your spot and secures a life-changing experience with the stunning beauty of Costa Rica as your backdrop.
*No prior yoga experience necessary.
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ABOUT VARNITA:
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Rooted in the heritage of her Indian homeland, Varnita is a certified Yoga Therapist and Holistic Ayurvedic Coach dedicated to the art of balanced living. Trained by Hatha and Yin gurus, she seamlessly bridges ancient wisdom with modern wellness.
As the founder of Be-Veda, Varnita makes Ayurveda accessible through organic tea blends and immersive retreats. Her signature initiative—a curated cultural and wellness pilgrimage—invites seekers of all ages to explore India’s hidden trails and healing traditions. Through her practice of nurturing amidst nature, she empowers others to reconnect with their authentic selves and cultivate a life of lasting vitality, clarity, and peace.
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ABOUT KARIN:
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Karin is a 1000+hr. certified Yoga Instructor, Mentor and Holistic Well-being Facilitator. She has been deeply immersed in the practice for over 20+ years, and sharing its most profound aspects for over a decade through private sessions and immersions. Karin’s classes are trauma-sensitive, inclusive and affirming, and sessions range from dynamic practices to help find strength, over restorative practices infused wit​h philosophical inquiry, to mediative practices with an invitation to be still.
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For questions and to register please message us now or join the conversation in the Facebook event group here!
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An Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica
Surrounded by Nature












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Past Retreats
YokoConnect 2 - Thought Leaders Retreat
Creating from a Place of Connection
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
​Our second community gathering was a huge success, and we are very grateful to those who decided to join us in Costa Rica for a 4-day immersion filled with incredible programming. Our presenters were truly inspiring, speaking to topics such as conscious entrepreneurship, living your dream life, nature-based leadership, environmental stewardship, and following the Hero’s Journey. Participants enjoyed an excellent wellness program with daily yoga classes, massages and therapeutic treatments, ice baths, and an amazing Qigong, breathwork & sound healing workshop. The music filled out hearts with joy and made us dance the night away, and the food prepared on site by the Metropolitan restaurant made our taste buds jump for joy!








YokoConnect - A Retreat for Creators & Visionaries
How to Thrive
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
The stunning oceanviews of Hummingbird Garden in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica provide the setting, as we come together and connect with innovators and visionaries from around the globe, to inspire and be inspired to rise to new heights - and create from a place of well-being. A world-class wellness program awaits curated exclusively for participants: From daily yoga & meditation classes, over breath work sessions and nature walks, to saunas and iceboats, this immersions offers feeling renewed and revived. In this immersive experience, visionaries, creators and incredible presenters gather to engage in dialogue, share meals, and connect with nature. Beautiful ocean-view villas within walking-distance to the event space offer luxurious comfort and privacy. This retreat-style micro festival is designed for participants to easily connect with each other throughout the event to share experiences and adventures around the area.
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A week of hiking and yoga amidst the stunning Austrian Alps, as we journey through the 8 limbs of yoga — a path to awaken to our divine essence and live fully from a place of authenticity. Through this path, we can reconnect with our true nature and gain clarity on our deeper calling in life. This all-inclusive retreat includes 7 nights at AlpenRetreat, an authentic 500-year-old manor house that blends seamlessly into a mountain panorama of pine forests, jagged peaks, fresh alpine air, and crystal-clear lakes. Three healthy vegetarian meals each day, and daily yoga sessions complete this retreat rooted in nature. Daily yoga sessions offer space to deepen your practice, restore your body, and quiet the mind. Two guided alpine hikes lead us through some of the region’s most breathtaking landscapes, while numerous trails begin right at the doorstep for those who wish to explore at their own pace. Ample free time invites rest, reflection, lake visits, or simply soaking in the profound stillness of the mountains. Leave feeling grounded, renewed, and aligned with a clearer sense of purpose.








Beloved Yoga
Pura Vida Yoga & Wellness Retreat
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
The vibration of the land of Costa Rica is magical, and we will use it as our backdrop to explore the philosophical limbs of the practice through the observance of the Yamas & Niyamas, guiding principles and keys to living life in harmony and peace. Enjoy a blissful week of daily yoga classes, long beach walks, relaxing by the pool, healthy cuisine, and optional activities such as massages, horseback riding, jungle hikes & more - or simply recharge at the amazing oceanfront retreat center Pranamar Villas. Co-facilitators Karin Ebner, Maryam Ovissi, and Geraldine Hardy guide a journey of self-discovery and healing. For details contact us!
Yoga & Surf Retreat in Bali
A Journey of Discovery
Bali, Indonesia
A once in a lifetime experience exploring the best surf spots and hunting for perfect waves on the Bukit peninsula, surfing some of the best spots from Dreamland beach, over Padang Padang and Bingin, down to the Uluwatu surf break. Daily Yoga practices, exploring Balinese food at the local Warungs, browsing the markets, and journeying to Ubud, the capital of yoga and the arts, and it's surrounding rice fields - those are just some of the experiences delighting our senses. Questions about one of our past journeys? Send us a note!



