Overview

On this retreat you will learn proper surfing form and technique, about ocean awareness, water safety, wave conditions, and surfing etiquette. You will be taught how to stall, accelerate, and generate speed on the board, but most importantly you will learn to have fun in the warm gentle waters of Costa Rica.”
Richard Guy, Master Surf Instructor

On this EcoQuest Yoga & Surf Retreat you will acquire the basic surfing techniques in order to experience getting up on the board. Or if you are a seasoned surfer some of the best waves in the country will be at your service. The art and science of yoga asanas (postures/movement) and meditation will accompany and assist in the yoga of surfing. By the end of the week you will have recharged your spirit, rejuvenated your soul, and reconnected to the natural flow of life. All the while you will be experiencing Costa Rica at her finest and displayed in magnificence at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers. Enjoy a true EcoQuest Retreat Vacation.

This EcoQuest Yoga and Surf Retreat Includes 

• Optional Length Stays: Choose 7 Days / 6 Nights
• Accommodations in a Jungle Treehouse or Studio House
• 3 Gourmet Vegetarian Meals Daily
• One Daily Yoga Session
• 3 Surfing Excursions Every Other Day with Richard and Elijah Guy
• Time for Exploration, Relaxation, Reflection, and Creativity
  • Deepen your relationship with the full tapestry of sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and touches that Mother Earth provides through her waterfalls and rivers, jungle, gardens, orchards, and the creatures that thrive on and around The Sanctuary’s wildlife preserve or relax and restore in a canopied lounge bed at the Pool & Spa, sketching or journaling.
• Local excursion for lunch at  top-rated Playa de Los Artistas beach restaurant in Montezuma (Dry Season Only) 
• Costa Rica Taxes 13%.This is not an insignificant amount. Please keep this in mind when making comparisons to other Retreat Centers
• The option exists, weather permitting, for local excursions that are not included in the retreat.

Register Now

Select from Length of Stay and Accommodations Options Below.
Your purchase indicates that you accept all terms and conditions of purchase. Click here for Terms and Conditions.
____________________________________________________________________

7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

Individual purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse with twin beds
If you are an individual coming solo who selects Double Occupancy, you may be sharing Deluxe Jungle TreeHouse Accommodations with someone of the same gender you do not know. The Deluxe Treehouses have two floors for ample room and privacy.
Individual with Double Occupancy $1300 (base rate $1131 + tax $169)
Individual with Single Occupancy $1700 (base rate $1479 + tax $221)

Dynamic Duo Deal purchase for 2 (couple, friends, family) who will share a Deluxe Jungle Treehouse or Studio House in two twins or combined to form a king.
One person completes PayPal registration payment for both people. The purchase for 2 and discount will be shown at checkout.
Dynamic Duo Deal $2200 per Duo ($1100 each; base rate $957 + tax $143)

Ticos, ExPats, and Students purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse, Double Occupancy in twin bed
Please email us directly to book and receive the special rate at info@thesanctuarycostarica.com. Please include Tico-Expat Rate in the subject line. We will get back to you on availability and payment instructions. Students must email a scanned copy of valid student ID card and put Student Rate in the subject line.
Per Person Double Occupancy $900 ($783 base rate + tax $117)

Photo: Richard Guy and Elijah Guy, Surfing, Costa Rica

Your Guides

About Richard and Elijah Guy

The Sanctuary at Two Rivers is pleased to introduce your talented and fun surf instructors, Richard Guy and his son Elijah Guy. Richard has been living in Costa Rica for 20 years and has over 15 years experience as a surf instructor. Prior to that, growing up in Canada, he was an all-around athlete, accelerating as a competitive swimmer, becoming a lifeguard trained in CPR as well as open water rescue.

As a young adult, Richard traveled the world as a professional model. It was in 1990 on a short vacation between his work travels in Europe, Asia, and the US that he discovered the Jungle and the waves of Costa Rica and has been blessed to live and raise a family here on the Nicoya Peninsula ever since. Richard and his son Elijah take to the waves and surf together as their daily ritual.

Elijah has been surfing since he was 3 years old, now at 17 and 6'4", he was recently selected to represent Costa Rica at the 2012 DaKine ISA World Junior Games held in Panama and helped Costa Rica place 11th overall while individually placing 31st in the world for the under 18 competition.

We are very excited and fortunate to have two surfers of this high caliber sharing their gifts.

This EcoQuest Yoga Retreat's Sample Day

What to Bring

REQUIRED
Flashlight or Headlamp
River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking
Compact umbrella
Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner
Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious)

RECOMMENDED
Journal
Swimsuit
Beach Towel
Rash guard
Reading material
Yoga clothes, mat, and any props you use
Dance clothes
Camera
Binoculars
Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent
Sarong
Sun hat
Sunglasses

Helpful Information

Most questions are easily answered on the Sanctuary website and by clicking these links.
Homepage
Location
Getting Here
Staying Here
Accommodations
Wellness Services
Artistic Vegetarian & Vegan
Local Excursions
ARTchitecture
Press
Testimonials

Overview

On this retreat you will learn proper surfing form and technique, about ocean awareness, water safety, wave conditions, and surfing etiquette. You will be taught how to stall, accelerate, and generate speed on the board, but most importantly you will learn to have fun in the warm gentle waters of Costa Rica.”
Richard Guy, Master Surf Instructor

On this EcoQuest Yoga & Surf Retreat you will acquire the basic surfing techniques in order to experience getting up on the board. Or if you are a seasoned surfer some of the best waves in the country will be at your service. The art and science of yoga asanas (postures/movement) and meditation will accompany and assist in the yoga of surfing. By the end of the week you will have recharged your spirit, rejuvenated your soul, and reconnected to the natural flow of life. All the while you will be experiencing Costa Rica at her finest and displayed in magnificence at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers. Enjoy a true EcoQuest Retreat Vacation.

This EcoQuest Yoga and Surf Retreat Includes 

• Optional Length Stays: Choose 7 Days / 6 Nights
• Accommodations in a Jungle Treehouse or Studio House
• 3 Gourmet Vegetarian Meals Daily
• One Daily Yoga Session
• 3 Surfing Excursions Every Other Day with Richard and Elijah Guy
• Time for Exploration, Relaxation, Reflection, and Creativity
  • Deepen your relationship with the full tapestry of sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and touches that Mother Earth provides through her waterfalls and rivers, jungle, gardens, orchards, and the creatures that thrive on and around The Sanctuary’s wildlife preserve or relax and restore in a canopied lounge bed at the Pool & Spa, sketching or journaling.
• Local excursion for lunch at  top-rated Playa de Los Artistas beach restaurant in Montezuma (Dry Season Only) 
• Costa Rica Taxes 13%.This is not an insignificant amount. Please keep this in mind when making comparisons to other Retreat Centers
• The option exists, weather permitting, for local excursions that are not included in the retreat.

Register Now

Select from Length of Stay and Accommodations Options Below.
Your purchase indicates that you accept all terms and conditions of purchase. Click here for Terms and Conditions.
____________________________________________________________________

7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

Individual purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse with twin beds
If you are an individual coming solo who selects Double Occupancy, you may be sharing Deluxe Jungle TreeHouse Accommodations with someone of the same gender you do not know. The Deluxe Treehouses have two floors for ample room and privacy.
Individual with Double Occupancy $1500 (base rate $1305 + tax $195)
Individual with Single Occupancy $2100 (base rate $1827 + tax $273)

Dynamic Duo Deal purchase for 2 (couple, friends, family) who will share a Deluxe Jungle Treehouse or Studio House in two twins or combined to form a king.
One person completes PayPal registration payment for both people. The purchase for 2 and discount will be shown at checkout.
Dynamic Duo Deal $2600 per Duo ($1300 each; base rate $1131 + tax $169)

Ticos, ExPats, and Students purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse, Double Occupancy in twin bed
Please email us directly to book and receive the special rate at info@thesanctuarycostarica.com. Please include Tico-Expat Rate in the subject line. We will get back to you on availability and payment instructions. Students must email a scanned copy of valid student ID card and put Student Rate in the subject line.
Per Person Double Occupancy $1008 ($877 base rate + tax $131)

Photo: Richard Guy and Elijah Guy, Surfing, Costa Rica

Your Guides

About Richard and Elijah Guy

The Sanctuary at Two Rivers is pleased to introduce your talented and fun surf instructors, Richard Guy and his son Elijah Guy. Richard has been living in Costa Rica for 20 years and has over 15 years experience as a surf instructor. Prior to that, growing up in Canada, he was an all-around athlete, accelerating as a competitive swimmer, becoming a lifeguard trained in CPR as well as open water rescue.

As a young adult, Richard traveled the world as a professional model. It was in 1990 on a short vacation between his work travels in Europe, Asia, and the US that he discovered the Jungle and the waves of Costa Rica and has been blessed to live and raise a family here on the Nicoya Peninsula ever since. Richard and his son Elijah take to the waves and surf together as their daily ritual.

Elijah has been surfing since he was 3 years old, now at 17 and 6'4", he was recently selected to represent Costa Rica at the 2012 DaKine ISA World Junior Games held in Panama and helped Costa Rica place 11th overall while individually placing 31st in the world for the under 18 competition.

We are very excited and fortunate to have two surfers of this high caliber sharing their gifts.

This EcoQuest Yoga Retreat's Sample Day

What to Bring

REQUIRED:
Flashlight or Headlamp
River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking
Compact umbrella
Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner
Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious)
A small logbook and pen to log your ritual experiments
An open mind and be a willing participant in what really is your own process of transformation.
 

RECOMMENDED

Journal
Swimsuit
Beach Towel
Reading material
Yoga clothes
Dance clothes
Camera
Binoculars
Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent
Sarong
Sun hat
Sunglasses

Helpful Information

Most questions are easily answered on the Sanctuary website and by clicking these links.
Homepage
Location
Getting Here
Staying Here
Accommodations
Wellness Services
Artistic Vegetarian & Vegan
Local Excursions
ARTchitecture
Press
Testimonials

Overview

The Sanctuary EcoQuest Full Moon Yoga Retreat is the perfect retreat for the individual student, group of friends, or family members who are interested in relaxing in a peaceful environment, communing with Nature, and rejuvenating with a healthy diet and massage therapy sessions. Two yoga classes and three consciously prepared gourmet vegetarian or vegan meals outline your daily schedule. In between is ample time to enjoy walks in the gardens, swim in the pool, journal in the jungle, or plunge under waterfalls.

During this week’s yoga classes you will experience in the morning session a dynamic and invigorating flow yoga class and in the evening session you will enjoy restorative yoga or relaxation and stress relieving meditation; all of which is suitable for everyone. By the end of the week you will gain renewed clarity, increased vitality, expanded consciousness, and a sense of calmness; all assisting to influence your life in a positive direction.

A week at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers is suitable for those who are physically active, have a sense of adventure, and a joy of discovery. Personalized guidance is customized to benefit all levels of experience. While The Sanctuary at Two Rivers is very easy to get to you will feel both far away and at home here.

This EcoQuest Yoga Retreat Includes

• 7 Days / 6 Nights
• Accommodations in a Jungle Treehouse or Studio House
• 3 Gourmet Vegetarian Meals Daily
• Daily Morning Session Deep Flow Yoga
• Time for Exploration, Relaxation, Reflection, and Creativity
  • Deepen your relationship with the full tapestry of sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and touches that Mother Earth provides through her waterfalls and rivers, jungle, gardens, orchards, and the creatures that thrive on and around The Sanctuary’s wildlife preserve or relax and restore in a canopied lounge bed at the Pool & Spa, sketching or journaling.
• Daily Evening Session (to include several of the following; group interest and weather permitting)
  - Evening Restorative / Yin Yoga
  - Evening Pool Swim Yoga
  - Partner Yoga
  - Seated Mindfulness Meditation
  - Guided Meditation
  - Moving Meditation
  - Moonlight Shadow Dance
  - Pranayama (Breathing) and Mantra
  - Ancient Ritual
• 13% Costa Rica Taxes. This is not an insignificant amount. Please keep this in mind when making comparisons to other Retreat Centers
• The option exists, weather permitting, for local excursions that are not included in the retreat.

Register Now

Your purchase indicates that you accept all terms and conditions of purchase. Click here for Terms and Conditions.
____________________________________________________________________

7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

Individual purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse with twin beds
If you are an individual coming solo who selects Double Occupancy, you may be sharing Deluxe Jungle TreeHouse Accommodations with someone of the same gender you do not know. The Deluxe Treehouses have two floors for ample room and privacy.
Individual with Double Occupancy $1500 (base rate $1305 + tax $195)
Individual with Single Occupancy $2100 (base rate $1827 + tax $273)

Dynamic Duo Deal purchase for 2 (couple, friends, family) who will share a Deluxe Jungle Treehouse or Studio House in two twins or combined to form a king.
One person completes PayPal registration payment for both people. The purchase for 2 and discount will be shown at checkout.
Dynamic Duo Deal $2600 per Duo ($1300 each; base rate $1131 + tax $169)

Ticos, ExPats, and Students purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse, Double Occupancy in twin bed
Please email us directly to book and receive the special rate at info@thesanctuarycostarica.com. Please include Tico-Expat Rate in the subject line. We will get back to you on availability and payment instructions. Students must email a scanned copy of valid student ID card and put Student Rate in the subject line.
Per Person Double Occupancy $1008 ($877 base rate + tax $131)

This EcoQuest Yoga Retreat's Sample Day

What to Bring

REQUIRED:
Flashlight or Headlamp
River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking
Compact umbrella
Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner
Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious)

RECOMMENDED
Journal
Swimsuit
Beach Towel
Reading material
Yoga clothes
Dance clothes
Camera
Binoculars
Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent
Sarong
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Photos or Meaningful Totems to accompany with your retreat intentions

Helpful Information

Most questions are easily answered on the Sanctuary website and by clicking these links.
Homepage
Location
Getting Here
Staying Here
Accommodations
Wellness Services
Artistic Vegetarian & Vegan
Local Excursions
ARTchitecture
Press
Testimonials

Overview

The Yoga, Meditation, and Slow Your Asana Down For A Week of Your Life Spring Tour

The natural progression of integrating creativity with health is what Kim loves to share with her friends, clients, students and anyone who sees that we are all creative and unique. By slowing down we just may get a chance to glimpse at our true self in tune with nature, and have an opportunity to recognize and transform habits or patterns that no longer serve you creating space for healing, laughter and love.

The Sanctuary at Two Rivers is a mystical, other-worldly place to sincerely merge with All That Is! A retreat center like no other.  Expect your mind to open to long forgotten possibilities in a place specifically cultivated to hold space for spiritual and creative practices.  Experience this incredible property featuring mid-century modern tree house, jungle-luxury accommodations, a yoga deck designed after a traditional Japanese Pagoda with a tropical modern twist, and waterfalls that will blow your mind.

Sign Me Up

Price includes accommodations, classes, all delicious vegetarian meals, and all Costa Rica taxes (13%). The retreat is 7 Days/ 6 Nights, Saturday to Friday. Massage therapy is available and additional. Airfare, transportation, and local excursions are not included.

Individual double occupancy Jungle Treehouse -  $1,400
Individual private single Jungle Treehouse - $1,900

Dynamic Duo Deal purchase for 2 (couple, friends, family) who will share a Deluxe Jungle Treehouse or Studio House in two twins or combined to form a king $2,400. 

If you're saying, wow, these are great prices ... well you're right! There's some karma coming to fruition.

Early bird bookings save $100 if paid in full by February 1, 2013.

$500 non-refundable deposit to hold your space. Remainder due by March 13, 2013.

If you would like to pay for the retreat by credit card, please email me at kim@kimstetz.com, to request an invoice which will allow you to pay for the retreat or for your deposit through PayPal. Any charges through PayPal will incur a 2.9% transaction fee charged to us via PayPal. You will see this amount added to your purchase. Please mention if you are interested in a single occupancy, single double occupancy or a double occupancy with twin beds or a king. Specify in the email if you would like to pay only for the deposit or the retreat in full. If paying only the deposit, we will send you an invoice to pay the remaining balance by February 1, 2013. You may pay the balance or the whole retreat by check to avoid the Pay Pal fees.

Daily Schedule

7:00am Sunrise Meditation
7:30 - 8:50am - flow yoga
9:00 - Breakfast
10:00 - 2:00 – free time
2:00 Lunch
3:00 - 5:00 - free time
5:00 - 6:15  Restorative yoga and meditation
7:30  - Dinner
9:00pm - OM Out

Our retreat will begin on Saturday, April 13 with a slow flow yoga class followed by a welcome dinner.  The next five mornings will include sunrise meditation, flow yoga followed by some of the most delicious and healthy breakfasts you have ever tasted.  

From approximately 10am-2pm each day, there will be a variety of river hikes to stunning waterfalls, the spectacular beach and ocean, optional surfing, zip-line, and trips to the charming, bohemian town of Montezuma.

For local excursions click here.

Organic vegetarian lunch will be served promptly at 2pm (except for those off premises on an extensive surf excursion, or choosing to remain at the beach all day).  The lunch on this retreat will be the "main meal" of the day.  These meals will be healthy and gratifying in every sense of the word.

From approximately 3-5pm there is time for reading, journaling, relaxing at the pool, receiving a massage or other bodywork. The Sanctuary boasts an incredible lap pool and healing center to revive oneself after a very active day.

Silence is a virtue. It allows one to hear/listen more clearly within oneself. During the week we will all partake in this noble practice for an entire day.

Questions?

Email me kim@kimstetz.com

I encourage you to investigate The Sanctuary at Two Rivers Website. You may find your answer there and there's so much to explore on the website. Here's a video tour of the housing.

Please allow a day or so for me to respond to your questions.

Gratuities are sincerely appreciated. It seems to be standard in the retreat industry for each guest to leave approximately $40 for each week as gratuity to be shared among the locally-hired staff: kitchen help, housekeeping, luggage handling, grounds/facilities keepers.

Your Guide

Kim is an Experienced-Registered Yoga Teacher (ERYT), meditation teacher and a Certified Health Coach through Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She has been teaching for 12 years and practicing for 20 earning certifications beyond the 200 hour level including Relax and Renew with Judith Hansen Lasater, Yoga For Two The Barnes Method, and Anatomy Studies For Yoga Teachers with Jason R. Brown. Kim's meditation teaching's are Buddhist based studied with the Sangha at The Interdependence Project, a non-for profit Dharma Center. She graduated from their inaugural Buddhist Studies Teacher Training program.

Gravitating towards the healing aspects of yoga from the inside out, Kim’s teachings are a mixture of creative and challenging asanas, practiced with flow and grace while bringing mindfulness to alignment and the breath. Her strong background and training in therapeutics lends diversity to students who are recovering from injuries or in need of healing. 

Her personal practice developed under the guidance of Anthony Benenati City Yoga, LA. Kim is thankful for his guidance and the many other gifted yoga and meditation teachers that have shared their knowledge and courage. Kim created an online venue to join her and friends for meditation from anywhere Saturday mornings 9:00 EST. Yoga is a discipline; a way of life that can be embraced by getting into the nooks and crannies of your heart, body, and mind. 

Time to Travel

• Fly to San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO).  For those in the NYC area, United Airlines has flights from Newark (EWR) and American and Jetblue have options through JFK.
• Then take a connecting flight to Tambor. Please check out www.flysansa.com to book your flights on-line.  From USA you can easily call SANSA for reservations: 1-877-767-2672. Please note that calling may be easier as sometimes their website has a challenge loading. The customer service is very helpful when calling to make a reservation. The other option would be to take Nature Air www.natureair.com at another airport, Pavas, which is 30 minutes from SJO.
• You must leave 2 hours to make the flight change in both directions for customs.
• Please make sure to book your flights as soon as possible as availability and airfares are very good right now.  It will be more challenging to book as we get closer to the travel date.
• If for some reason you would like to spend the night in San Jose prior to traveling to Tambor that is also an option. Please ask for hotel recommendations. 
• Please arrive at SATR by 4:00 PM on April 13.
• Ground transportation from Tambor to the retreat center will be shared amongst those arriving together.  The rate for up to 4 people is $50. If more than 5 people arriving at the same time, it is $10 per person in a mini van.
• Once we have your flight information we can arrange for the ground transportation in Tambor.
• Note: There is a $28 airport tax when you leave the country, paid by cash or credit card.
• *ATMs are not reliable, please bring cash or traveler’s checks.
• THIS TRIP could be the TRIP OF YOUR LIFETIME!  Well worth the travel to get there!  We promise.
• Woo hoo! Can't wait to see you!

*Special guests to be announced

What to Bring

REQUIRED:
Flashlight or Headlamp
River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking
Compact umbrella
Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner
Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious)

RECOMMENDED
Journal
Swimsuit
Beach Towel
Reading material
Yoga clothes, mat, and any props you use
Dance clothes
Camera
Binoculars
Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent
Sarong
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Photos or Meaningful Totems

Helpful Information

Most questions are easily answered on the Sanctuary website and by clicking here.
Homepage
Location
Getting Here
Staying Here
Accommodations
Wellness Services
Artistic Vegetarian & Vegan
Local Excursions
ARTchitecture
Testimonials

For the first New Moon of Spring escape into pristine nature and reconnect to your Self with world-renowned teacher Kishan Shah at the gorgeous Eco Chic resort, The Sanctuary at Two Rivers in Costa Rica.  Seven days of tapping back into your primal core and resetting yourself with daily Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Meditation, Ocean Swimming, Surfing, Jungle Exploration and Waterfall bathing.  Relax into paradise abyss and howl like a monkey...

The intention of this retreat is to truly reawaken to our vitality and radiance through movement and centering practices. The jungles of Costa Rica and the deluxe accommodations and amenities on the 40 acres at Two Rivers will take care of the rest. This Spring is a special one, as it is the first thaw after the deep intention setting of the end of the Mayan calendar and the New Year. Come cleanse out the body with organic healing food and fresh juices, ignite your internal fire with a passion for being in nature and beauty, relax and unwind in a massage or beachside. Our options are pretty much as full as they can be here from jungle to ocean and from infinity pool to spa to waterfalls, and the beauty is you can do as much or as little as you like.  

RETREAT PRICING AND REGISTRATION | we expect this one to fill quickly so advanced reg. is recommended

DEPOSIT DUE BY | February 15th, 2013 ~ $500 (Deposit is non-refundable but transferable to another individual or for use with another Kishan Shah retreat). Remaining payment will be required by March 7th.

*If you pay in full by February 1st we are offering a $150 discount for individuals and a $300 discount for couples on the retreat!

• Double Occupancy Rate | Regular price: $1800 per person in a shared Jungle Tree House; Discount price: $1650 per person
• Single Occupancy Rate | $2600 for your own private Jungle Tree House; Discount price: $2450 per person
• Studio House for Two | $3400 for the couple; Discount price: $3100 for the couple

PAYMENTS | Let's do this!

Please contact us if you have any questions at retreats@kishanshah.com

Payments are accepted in Cash, Check or PayPal.

PayPal payments can be made here.  Select from the drop down menu the desired payment that you wish to make.  If you would like to pay the deposit first, then when paying the remaining cost please select from the "Remaining Payment..." option.  

For cash in person or mailing a check please email us at retreats@kishanshah.com and we will provide you with our mailing address or schedule a place and time to meet in Los Angeles.

*The prices here in the pull-down menu reflect the $150 discount included until Feb 1st. After the list prices will  return to the full prices listed above.

2013 Spring Activation Retreat

Retreat Deposit $500.00 USDFull Payment Shared Tree House $1,650.00 USDFull Payment Single Tree House $2,450.00 USDFull Payment Studio House for 2 $3,100.00 USDRemaining Payment Shared Tree House $1,150.00 USDRemaining Payment Single Tree House $1,950.00 USDRemaining Payment Studio House for 2, requires 2 Retreat Deposit $2,100.00 USD

Who are you sharing with?

Are you male or female?

LOOSE RETREAT SCHEDULE | just to give you an idea

• Morning Practice
• Breakfast 9~10AM
• Free time to relax and enjoy: rest, nature, amenities, massage, surfing, beach, waterfalls, anything you desire
• Lunch 2~3PM
• Free time to relax and enjoy: rest, nature, amenities, massage, surfing, beach, waterfalls, anything you desire
• Afternoon Discourse: Ayurveda, Yoga Philosophy, Cleansing, 
• Sunset Yoga & Meditation Practice or Surfing/Hiking/Pool Movement/Kalari Martial Arts
• Dinner 7PM~
• Evening relaxation, dancing, reading, bliss...

Kishan will be offering Ayurvedic Consultations, Deep Tissue Bodywork and Ayurvedic Massage on the retreat with a limited number of time spots available.  These sessions will fill up fast on a first come first serve basis, book directly with Kishan after giving your deposit for the retreat by sending us an email here : appointment@kishanshah.com

ABOUT YOUR GUIDE | in a tiny nutshell

Kishan Shah is a practitioner of Ayurvedic Holistic Medicine, Lecturer, Teacher of Yoga, Meditation and Kalaripayyat Martial Arts based in Los Angeles. He has trained extensively in India from the Himalayas with Swami Govindananda, in Mysore with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois to Kerala with Lino Miele. His primary influences on the method of practice are within the lineages of Sri T. Krishnamacharya and Sri Swami Sivananda Saraswati Maharaj and through his living teachers Vaidya Parla Jayagopal and Gurukkal C.M. Sherif. Kishan has been trained and influenced by Shiva Rea and assisted her internationally for six years. Other teachers that have influenced his practice and teaching are Andrey Lappa, blissful Steve Ross and Srivatsa Ramaswami to name a few. He teaches his Vinyasa Flow Love Yoga classes in Venice, California at the world renowned Exhale Center for Sacred Movement. 

When not teaching Yoga and practicing Ayurveda locally in Los Angeles, you will find Kishan worldwide leading workshops, teacher trainings, and retreats. He is a faculty member of the International Yoga Festival in Rishikesh and has presented his teachings at the Mountain High festival, Tadasana Festival, and Lightning in a Bottle. Kishan is a Lecturer and served as an adjunct Professor for four and a half years at UCLA teaching the philosophy and practices of Yoga and Meditation, as well as having guest lectured at Cedar Sinai Hospital and Santa Monica College. 

Kishan has been featured in Yoga Journal, Whole Life Times, Yogi Times, Details, and Allure Magazines. He also serves as an ambassador to Manduka Yoga and Lululemon Athletica. Born to an Indian father and an American mother, Kishan blends both ancient Eastern and modern Western scientific, cultural and philosophical ideas of spiritual evolution into his practice. Drink from the cup of the ancient masters with a 21st century kick.

What to Bring

REQUIRED:
Flashlight or Headlamp
River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking
Compact umbrella
Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner
Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious)

RECOMMENDED
Journal
Swimsuit
Beach Towel
Reading material
Yoga clothes, mat, and any props you use
Dance clothes
Camera
Binoculars
Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent
Sarong
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Photos or Meaningful Totems

Helpful Information

Most questions are easily answered on the Sanctuary website and by clicking here.
Homepage
Location
Getting Here
Staying Here
Accommodations
Wellness Services
Artistic Vegetarian & Vegan
Local Excursions
ARTchitecture
Testimonials

Overview

As we strive to find balance in our lives and in our yoga practice, we must first recognize the yin and yang, or the sthira and sukha, and what role these contrasts play in our lives.  As is written in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, "sthira-sukham-āsanam," or "Practicing yoga with strength and in a relaxed manner gives rise to harmony with the physical body." It is only when we find the balance between strength and softness that we can reach satva, or the equilibrium, and find both inner and outer calmness. Join Becky Jenkins RYT200 and Michelle Plante RYT200 for a weeklong exploration into the deeper levels of vinyasa. We'll delve deep into powerful Ashtanga-based asana practices but also explore the deeper, quieter layers of the body through restorative and yin.

This Ecoquest Yoga Retreat's Sample Day

This Yoga Retreat Includes  

• Accommodations in a Jungle Treehouse or Studio House for 7 days/6 nights
• 3 Gourmet Vegetarian Meals Daily
• Daily Morning Session: Invigorating Deep Vinyasa
• Time for Exploration, Relaxation, Reflection, and Creativity
  • Deepen your relationship with the full tapestry of sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and touches that Mother Earth provides through her waterfalls and rivers, jungle, gardens, orchards, and the creatures that thrive on and around The Sanctuary’s wildlife preserve or relax and restore in a canopied lounge bed at the Pool & Spa, sketching or journaling.
• Daily Evening Session (to include several of the following; group interest and weather permitting)
  - Evening Restorative / Yin Yoga
  - Seated Mindfulness Meditation
  - Guided Meditation
  - Pranayama (Breathing)
• A 2 Hour Exploration of Inversions and Arm Balances in Workshop Format
• A Therapeutic Restorative Workshop
• 13% Costa Rica Taxes. This is not an insignificant amount. Please keep this in mind when making comparisons to other Retreat Centers
• The option exists, weather permitting, for local excursions that are not included in the retreat.

** International and Costa Rica domestic airfare is not included. 

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7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

Individual purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse with twin beds $1550 per person

Your Guides

Becky Jenkins, RYT 200 and Michelle Plante, RYT 200 are both instructors at Prasada Yoga Center in North Hampton, NH, a vinyasa studio drawing from the teachings of Krishnamachari’s Ashtanga yoga. Both Becky and Michelle believe strongly in the power of movement and breath to heal and nourish the body, mind and soul, and feel that yoga is the ultimate way to integrate all three. Becky is known for teaching strong, creative sequences with focus on the core body and deep release of holdings in the body. Michelle gravitated toward vinyasa flow yoga because of the physical challenges it poses but also has a passion for restorative practices. Join us in Costa Rica for the chance to deepen your asana and meditation practices in this secluded sanctuary.

What to Bring

REQUIRED:

Flashlight or Headlamp
River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking
Compact umbrella
Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner
Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious)

RECOMMENDED
Journal
Swimsuit
Beach Towel
Reading material
Yoga clothes
Dance clothes
Camera
Binoculars
Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent
Sarong
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Photos or Meaningful Totems to accompany with your retreat intentions

Helpful Information

Most questions are easily answered on the Sanctuary website and by clicking these links.

Homepage
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Getting Here
Staying Here
Accommodations
Wellness Services
Artistic Vegetarian & Vegan
Local Excursions
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Overview

Wake up to the sounds of birds, monkeys, the wind and water. Give your body and mind the stretch, rest and release that it needs and that you deserve. We will be offering a variety of classes including: Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Yin + Restorative Yoga, Pilates Mat, Myofascial release and MELT method (a self-treatment technique that helps prevent pain, heal injury, and erase the negative effects of aging and active living).

Savonn will be guiding the yoga and myofascial release classes. Elizabeth will be teaching a series of Pilates and MELT method classes. The overall balance of offerings, throughout the week, is geared towards rebalancing, rehydrating, unwinding and strengthening from the inside out. You will go home with a toolbox full of simple and luxurious self-care treatments.

Further nourish yourself with 3 meals/day featuring all organic produce sourced form local Costa Rican family farms. The vegetarian (1-3 course) meals are planned around the best seasonal ingredients, herbs and spices. The chef supplies each meal’s protein by using legumes, seeds and nuts, artisan cheeses, and eggs from free-ranging chickens.

Eco-conscious accommodations are all powered by a high-tech Solar Power system, have green lighting, solar hot water, garden showers, ceiling fans, and screened in walls. Chose to share a tree house, stay alone or connect with a small group in one of the private houses.

Optional local excursions and adventures can easily be arranged for solo trips or small group outings. Explore Cabo Blanco National Park, ride horses on the beach, tour the forest canopy on zip-lines, rent mountain bikes, hike to secluded waterfalls, snorkel or surf, swim or beach comb, sunbathe, sea kayak, or shop for local artisans’ arts and crafts.
 

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You can chose to make a $200 deposit to hold your spot or pay in full.
Price includes: all classes, meals, mandatory 13% Costa Rican tourism tax and accommodations.

$1700: per person w/ double occupancy (your own bed, in a shared room of a tree house).
$2500: for a private single in a Jungle Treehouse.

$3000: per COUPLE for a King Bed in a Jungle Treehouse
$3200: per COUPLE for a King Bed in a private house.

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Email Savonn directly if you have questions: savonn@sellwoodyoga.com

Your Guides 

Savonn

Elizabeth

Savonn Wyland of Sellwood Yoga(Portland, OR) and Bernal Yoga (San Francisco, CA) with her long time friend and fellow wellness center business owner, Elizabeth Walker of Pilates Heights (San Francisco, CA) invite you to join them for a week of self-care, wellness, adventure and rejuvenation at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers in Cabuya, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica.

This EcoQuest Yoga Retreat Includes 

** International and Costa Rica domestic airfare is not included.

• 7 Days / 6 Nights
• Accommodations in a Jungle Treehouse or Studio House
• 3 Gourmet Vegetarian Meals Daily
• Daily Morning Yoga
• Time for Exploration, Relaxation, Reflection, and Creativity
  • Deepen your relationship with the full tapestry of sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and touches that Mother Earth provides through her waterfalls and rivers, jungle, gardens, orchards, and the creatures that thrive on and around The Sanctuary’s wildlife preserve or relax and restore in a canopied lounge bed at the Pool & Spa, sketching or journaling.
• Daily Evening Yoga Session 
• 13% Costa Rica Taxes. This is not an insignificant amount. Please keep this in mind when making comparisons to other Retreat Centers
• The option exists, weather permitting, for local excursions that are not included in the retreat.
• What to Bring

REQUIRED:
Flashlight or Headlamp
River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking
Compact umbrella
Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner
Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious)
A small logbook and pen to log your ritual experiments
An open mind and be a willing participant in what really is your own process of transformation.
 

RECOMMENDED

Journal
Swimsuit
Beach Towel
Reading material
Yoga clothes
Dance clothes
Camera
Binoculars
Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent
Sarong
Sun hat
Sunglasses

Helpful Information

Most questions are easily answered on the Sanctuary website and by clicking these links.
Homepage
Location
Getting Here
Staying Here
Accommodations
Wellness Services
Artistic Vegetarian & Vegan
Local Excursions
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Testimonials

Overview

Gail has a true passion for yoga and has been serving students of all ages for over 12 years. She will show you how to empower yourself by grounding your physical and emotional body, and create a space of healing for all.

This EcoQuest Yoga Retreat Includes

• Two yoga classes per day with Gail
• Three gourmet, locally-sourced, vegetarian or vegan meals daily
• 6 nights accommodation at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers, a 40-acre Eco-Village including a yoga pagoda and salon, swimming pool, two massage therapy rooms
• Exclusive use of retreat facilities with direct access to secluded waterfalls, organic fruit orchard, hiking
• All applicable taxes

LOCAL EXCURSIONS

• Cabo Blanco National Park
• Waterfall Zip-Line Canopy Tours
• Surfboard Rentals and Surfing Instruction
• Beachcombing
• Horseback Riding on the Beach by Day or by Moonlight
• Tortuga Island Boat Trip, Snorkeling, & BBQ Lunch

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7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

Individual purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse with twin beds
If you are an individual coming solo who selects Double Occupancy, you may be sharing Deluxe Jungle TreeHouse Accommodations with someone of the same gender you do not know. The Deluxe Treehouses have two floors for ample room and privacy.
Individual with Double Occupancy:

• $1,700 double occupancy
• $500 non-refundable deposit applies
• *does not include international or local transportation or group excursions

**airfare and airport transfers not included in packages. we will pair you for sharing airport transfers if you like. please provide your flight info as soon as possible for rates.

Call Yoga Retreats International at (514) 690-1020 or go to www.yogaretreatsinternational.com/contact/ to reserve your spot.

Your Guide

Gail Grossman, E-RYT, CYKT,When Gail discovered yoga, she immediately knew she had to share it with others. She opened Om Sweet Om Yoga in 2004, and has been able to bring this practice to many people, both young and old(er). Her students describe her as a very nurturing teacher who can quietly touch every muscle in their physical and emotional body. Gail was certified by YogaKids in 2000,and has since become a trainer for YogaKids,teaching other adults how to teach yoga to children.In 2001 she received her certification from BeYoga with Alan Finger. She has continued to feed her ever-curious soul by continuing her training with other remarkable teachers: Shiva Rea, Brian Kest, Erich Schiffman, and Judith Lasater. Currently Gail is finalizing her 500 hour certification with Cora Wen. Ultimately, Gail is guided by her inner-teacher, the truest voice she encourages her students to tap into their own wellspring of truth and peace.

What to Bring

REQUIRED:
Flashlight or Headlamp
River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking
Compact umbrella
Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner
Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious)

RECOMMENDED
Journal
Swimsuit
Beach Towel
Reading material
Yoga clothes
Dance clothes
Camera
Binoculars
Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent
Sarong
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Photos or Meaningful Totems

Helpful Information

Most questions are easily answered on the Sanctuary website and by clicking these links.
Homepage
Location
Getting Here
Staying Here
Accommodations
Wellness Services
Artistic Vegetarian & Vegan
Local Excursions
ARTchitecture
Press
Testimonials

Overview

Relax, rejuvenate, transform and celebrate life in the exclusive retreat site The Sanctuary at Two Rivers. Delight in the picturesque terrain of secluded waterfalls, two minutes from the yoga pagoda. Wake to the melodious sound of small monkeys, enjoy international organic vegetarian meals, swimming, jungle walks, beach sports and more!

Generation B Yoga for Boomers & Beyond
This timely series was created by Rama Nina Patella for the 50+ student to enjoy the creative serge available at this stage of life in a safe and supportive environment. The practices are playful, appropriately challenging and deeply profound. Now is the time to take charge and fully enjoy the fruits of your life!

Rama’s teaching has been described as “highly skillful and compassionate” by William Broad, senior editor of the New York Times and the author of The Science of Yoga.

Your Guide

About Rama Nina Patella

Rama has been teaching since 1977. She is certified in Iyengar and Anusara Yoga. She has traveled to India several times and studied with BKS Iyengar. She is also certified in Siddha Yoga, hatha yoga and meditation and holds a certificate from Duke University for teaching seniors.

For more information about Rama, go to www.leelaramyoga.com.

This EcoQuest Yoga and Surf Retreat Includes 

• Two yoga classes per day: active & restorative with therapeutic instruction
• Two evening discussion/studies
• Daily meditation instruction and pranayama
• Information pertinent to your stage of life and the tools to make the most out of it.
• On this retreat you will explore the boundaries of your practice, expand your knowledge and have ample time to play! Please Join us for the adventure.

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For further questions & to register please call Rama: 212-799-8260

What to Bring

REQUIRED:
Flashlight or Headlamp
River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking
Compact umbrella
Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner
Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious)
A small logbook and pen to log your ritual experiments
An open mind and be a willing participant in what really is your own process of transformation.
 

RECOMMENDED

Journal
Swimsuit
Beach Towel
Reading material
Yoga clothes
Dance clothes
Camera
Binoculars
Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent
Sarong
Sun hat
Sunglasses

Helpful Information

Most questions are easily answered on the Sanctuary website and by clicking these links.
Homepage
Location
Getting Here
Staying Here
Accommodations
Wellness Services
Artistic Vegetarian & Vegan
Local Excursions
ARTchitecture
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Testimonials

Overview
Join Steve Curtin D.O., Liz Lindh and Jaycee Gossett in the jungle for a luscious adventure. Indulge in the gifts of nature to rejuvenate and discover your healer within.

Using Yoga, Dance, Jungle Walks, Sacred hooping, and sensuous spa rituals to relax and reconnect.
Herbalist Liz Lindh will create beauty potions using native herbs, fruits and flowers and guide you through self healing techniques of Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine.

Re-Awaken The Wild walks will be led by Dr. Steve Curtin

We are all born wild. Over time everyday living dulls our senses and we lose touch with the natural state of which we enter the world. Come into the jungle and reconnect with your wild. Designed to open your senses and spirit through a series of awareness exercises Dr. Curtin will lead you on jungle walks allowing the rhythms of nature to guide you into a deeper relationship with your indigenous self.

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Price:

Payment Options

Double Occupancy Rate$1,750.00 USDDynamic Duo Deal for 2 people$2,926.00 USD

This EcoQuest Retreat Includes

(Our schedule is subject to flow)

• Three delicious Vegetarian gourmet meals
• Vinyasa Bhakti Yoga
• Meditation
• Pranayama
• World dance classes with Jaycee Gossett
• Free form movement classes
• Dance Party
• Fire Ceremony
• Daily guided rejuvenation spa rituals using indigenous herbs, fruits and flowers for vibrant health, cleansing and beauty.
• Sacred hoop healing
• Excursions to waterfalls and Pacific Ocean sandy beaches
• Surfing
• Sensory awakening exercises with Dr. Steve Curtin

Additional Options

Acupuncture Sessions with Liz 
Osteopathy sessions with Steve Curtin D.O.
Holistic Health Consultation 
Massage 
Private Yoga and Dance lessons 

During the week long retreat, 3 evening programs will include fire ceremony, dance party, and a tea party.

Your Guides

Steve Curtin D.O.

A graduate of the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Curtin has been practicing "Traditional Osteopathy" since 1991. Osteopathy believes deeply that vibrant health is the birthright of each individual, and can be fostered into its fullest expression by awakening to the Innate Healing Intelligence contained within each and every one of us.  His studies have also included, Herbal, Homeopathic, and Nutritional Medicine, Shamanism, Tracking, Wilderness Survival, and other forms of subtle energetic healing.

This continual search to discover how to serve the "Health" in each individual has convinced him that by awakening the senses all people can gain access and attune to the natural rhythms of our Mother, The Earth.  This is the doorway through which we all must walk if we wish to better serve our own healing as well as the planet as a whole. Dr. Curtin now practices in Blue Hill, and Northeast Harbor, Maine.

Liz Lindh
Liz Lindh has been exploring the path of yoga since the early 1990's. She has attended yoga teacher trainings across the globe with many great teachers and currently pursues advanced training with Shiva Rea. Liz teaches a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Newport, RI.

Her bhakti vinyasa yoga classes blend movement with stillness and music with quiet. They are a fluidexperience in breath and body awareness, functional strength, flexibility and balance for the body, mind and spirit. Liz practices with the intention of spreading love, health and beauty.

Liz is also a nationally board certified Doctor of Acupuncture (DAc), herbalist and esthetician. She has been studying sacred plant medicine and herbal rituals for many years, acknowledging the spirit and energetics of the plants in addition to their biochemical properties.

Elizabeth Lindh, DAc
Integrative Medicine | Acupuncture | Natural Beauty
401.835.7770 | 174 Bellevue Ave Newport | www.FlowNaturalHealth.com

Jaycee Gossett
Jaycee came into the world dancing; A World Semi-Finalist in International Latin pro/am ballroom dance, Jaycee left the competition aspect behind and embarked on a journey to dance the world. Searching for the authentic essence of dance, her studies and travels have danced her through North America, South America, Asia, Europe, Africa, Caribbean and the South Pacific.

Her studies include teacher trainings in Yoga and Yoga-Trance dance with Shiva Rea and Alison Sinatra. African, Latin, Belly Dance, Indian, Flamenco, Samba, S-Factor, Hoop-Dance, classic partner dances and Gabrielle Roth's 5 Rhythms practice. She continues to study and teach dance all over the world, bringing indigenous flavor and total free self-expression into her classes. Jaycee's mission premiered on Travel channel in 2011. Hershow, “Dance The World”, follows Jaycee to Brazil as she gets to the heart and soul of Brazilian dance and culture.

www.facebook.com/JayceeGossettDance
www.JayceeGossett.com
Twitter@JayceeGossett

What to Bring

REQUIRED:
Flashlight or Headlamp
River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking
Compact umbrella
Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner
Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious)

RECOMMENDED
Journal
Swimsuit
Beach Towel
Reading material
Yoga clothes, mat, and any props you use
Dance clothes
Camera
Binoculars
Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent
Sarong
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Photos or Meaningful Totems

Helpful Information

Most questions are easily answered on the Sanctuary website and by clicking here.
Homepage
Location
Getting Here
Staying Here
Accommodations
Wellness Services
Artistic Vegetarian & Vegan
Local Excursions
ARTchitecture
Testimonials

Overview

A Yoga, Meditation + Self-Inquiry Retreat

The Sanctuary at Two Rivers is a mystical, other-worldly place to sincerely merge with All That Is!  A retreat center like no other.  Expect your mind to open to long forgotten possibilities in a place specifically cultivated to hold space for spiritual and creative practices.  Experience this incredible property which boasts mid-century modern tree house, jungle-luxury accommodations, a yoga deck designed after a traditional Japanese Pagoda with a tropical modern twist, and waterfalls which will blow your mind.

Daily Schedule  

Our retreat will begin on Saturday, February 2nd with a yoga class followed by a welcome dinner.  The next five days will include sunrise meditation and a comprehensive 2-hour yoga class followed by some of the most delicious and healthy breakfasts you have ever tasted.  From approximately 10am-2pm each day, there will be a variety of river hikes to stunning waterfalls, the spectacular beach and ocean, optional surfing, zip-line, and trips to the charming, bohemian town of Montezuma.

Lunch will be served promptly at 2pm (except for those off premises on an extensive surf excursion, or choosing to remain at the beach all day).  The lunch on this retreat will be the "main meal" of the day.  These meals will be healthy and gratifying in every sense of the word.

From approximately 3-5pm there is time for reading, relaxing at the pool, receiving a massage or other bodywork.  The Sanctuary boasts an incredible lap pool and healing center to revive oneself after a very active day.

5:00pm-6:15pm  Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation

7:00pm  Light Supper and Conversation

9:00pm OM Out (or slip back down to the pool with friends for a moonlit dip)

Reiki I Offering 

Elizabeth who is now a Reiki Master, is willing to offer a Reiki I training and initiation for those interested. This offering is optional. The sessions for this special healing time together will be generally scheduled during the late afternoon hours and according to what is best for the individuals participating as to not conflict with other retreat activities.  The energy of The Sanctuary is absolutely conducive to a powerful and transformative Reiki experience.  Please email Elizabeth at shriyoga@shriyoganyc.com if interested.

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RATES:
Double Occupancy Rate: $1800 per person
Single Occupancy Rate: $2500 per person
Deposit: $500, non-refundable
Balance due by January 12th

*Pay in full by December 15th, cash or check, and get $100 off the price of the retreat!

If you would like to pay for the retreat by credit card, please email us at shriyoga@shriyoganyc.com, to request an invoice which will allow you to pay for the retreat or for your deposit through paypal. Please mention if you are interested in a single occupancy, or double occupancy room. Specify in the email if you would like to pay only for the deposit or the retreat in full. If paying only the deposit, we will send you an invoice to pay the remaining balance by January 12th.

Your Guide 

Elizabeth Rossa is the founder/director of SHRIYOGA, which was voted “Best Next Generation of Yoga” by New York Magazine in 2005, and since, featured in various publications including Gotham, Time Out and Real Simple. Originally certified to teach hatha yoga over 11 years ago by notable master teachers, Erich Schiffman and Max Strom,  Elizabeth is as committed to teaching as she is to her on-going studentship.  Her primary influence since 2005 has been the teachings and guidance of her mentor, the incomparable meditation and tantric philosophy master, Sally Kempton. 

Now, Elizabeth continues to integrate new knowledge gleaned from the mastery of Richard Freeman, after completing his and Mary Taylor’s much celebrated 200 hour month-long Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga teacher intensive at their Yoga Workshop in 2011. And, this year of 2012, Elizabeth has continued her on-going education with Richard, Mary and Sally while teaching full time in NYC and abroad.  These three teachers are amongst the most genuine teachers of the modern spiritual world, and  Elizabeth respectfully acknowledges each of them for giving her the model of what it means to teach with the highest of integrity.

Elizabeth’s credentials also include certifications in Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan and Reiki Mastership through Wendy Miner of Memorial Sloane-Kettering’s Integrative Medicine Center.  In addition, her extensive experience in silent retreat and Self-inquiry practice with Adyashanti has also influenced her outreach.

As a teacher of yoga, meditation and Self-inquiry practices, Elizabeth holds space for clarity and freedom. She offers a fresh perspective which allows the ancient and esoteric to become modern and real.  Students are encouraged to cultivate curiosity as they pause and breathe, deeply listening for the internal cues of Life, right here, right now. Primarily committed to Shriyoga’s NYC grassroots community classes, Elizabeth also teaches retreats worldwide, is on faculty of the Open Center and is a guest presenter at Kripalu.

Philanthropically, she helped to spearhead a successful Give Your Yoga benefit for Women For Women International at Urban Zen in 2010, with discussions underway for another in 2013. Personally inspired by WFW founder, Zainab Salbi’s mission, Elizabeth has also sponsored two “sisters” in Rwanda, a third in Nigeria, and hopes to bring more awareness to this powerful organization which recognizes an inherent unity amongst us all.

Travel Information 

• Fly to San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO).  For those in the NYC area, United Airlines has flights from Newark (EWR) and American and Jetblue have options through JFK.

Elizabeth will be flying out of Newark International Airport on United Airlines (UA1080), Saturday, February 2nd at 7:24am, arriving in San Jose, Costa Rica at 11:50am.

She will return to NYC on United Airlines (UA1560) on Friday, February 8th at 2:21pm from San Jose, Costa Rica, arriving at Newark International Airport at 8:38pm.

• Then take a connecting flight to Puerto Jimenez. Please check out www.flysansa.com to book your flights on-line.  From USA  you can easily call SANSA for reservations: 1-877-767-2672. Please note that calling may be easier as sometimes their website has a challenge loading. The customer service is very helpful when calling to make a reservation. The other option would be to take Nature Air www.natureair.com at another airport, Pavas, which is 30 minutes from SJO. Opt for Sansa, although Elizabeth has flown Nature Air and the commute is quite easy.

Elizabeth's Costa Rica domestic flights are the following: 
SANSA Airlines Flight  1086  from SAN JOSE (J.SANTAMARIA) at 1:55pm  arriving in TAMBOR at 2:30pm 
SANSA Airlines Flight  1083  from TAMBOR at 11:05am  arriving in SAN JOSE (J.SANTAMARIA) at 11:40am

• You must leave 2 hours to make the flight change in both directions for customs.
• Please make sure to book your flights as soon as possible as availability and airfares are very good right now.  It will be more challenging to book as we get closer to the end of the year.
• If for some reason you would like to spend the night in San Jose prior to traveling to Tambor that is also an option.  Elizabeth did this on her last retreat and found it to be a relaxing travel alternative especially if you prefer to fly to Costa Rica at night.  Another option is to travel to Tambor and spend the night before in the charming town of Montezuma, and then move onto the retreat center with Elizabeth when she arrives on February 2nd.
• Ground transportation from Tambor to the retreat center will be shared amongst those arriving together.  The rate for up to 4 people is $50. If more than 5 people arriving at the same time, it is $10 per person in a mini van.
• Once we have your flight information we can arrange for the ground transportation in Tambor.
• Note: There is a $28 airport tax when you leave the country, paid by cash or credit card.
• *ATMs are not reliable, please bring cash or traveler’s checks.
• THIS TRIP could be the TRIP OF YOUR LIFETIME!  Well worth the travel to get there!  We promise.

Retreat Cancelation Policy
The $500 deposit is non-refundable.  If you pay in full by cash/check before December 15th, to take advantage of the $100 discount, and then need to cancel the retreat prior to January 12th, you will be refunded your money minus $500.  If you cancel this retreat after January 12th, you forfeit the entire payment. Please understand that we have our own binding contract and financial agreement to fufill with The Sanctuary at the Two Rivers.  If the retreat is sold-out and we receive a last minute reservation that fills your spot in the retreat, we will retain the $500 deposit plus any credit card fees if paid originally by credit card and return the balance to you by a SHRIYOGA check.

What to Bring   

Flashlight or Headlamp
River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene) 
Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking 
Compact umbrella 
Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner 
Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious) 
A journal 
Swimsuit 
Beach Towel 
Reading Material 
Yoga clothing 
Camera 
Binoculars 
Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellant (Burt's Bees is great!) 
Sarong 
Sunglasses 
Sun hat 
An open mind and be a willing participant in what really is your own process of transformation 

Helpful Information 

Most questions are easily answered on the Sanctuary website and by clicking these links.
Homepage
Location
Getting Here
Staying Here
Accommodations
Wellness Services
Artistic Vegetarian & Vegan
Local Excursions
ARTchitecture
Press
Testimonials

Overview

Join Kristin and Leslie in the lush jungles of Costa Rica alongside the first Full moon of the year. Put your toes in the sand, dine on gourmet vegetarian and vegan cuisine, sleep in the trees, practice yoga and meditation in an outdoor Yoga pavilion overlooking the beautiful jungle flora. Wake up to the sounds of exotic birds and mammals. Each day will be refreshing, revitalizing and full of opportunities for reflection amongst the company of like minded spirits. Our yoga practice will expand from the most restorative of classes to invigorating Vinyasa Flow sequences. Leslie and Kristin will teach and alternate classes, offer partner, yoga Nidra and Yin/Yang yoga sessions.  This week at the Sanctuary is reserved just for our group and will be limited to only 20 people.
Join us for an unforgettable journey into relaxation...

This EcoQuest Yoga and Surf Retreat Includes 

• 7 Days / 6 Nights
• Accommodations in a Jungle Treehouse or Studio House
• 3 Gourmet Vegetarian Meals Daily, Wine with dinner
• Daily Morning Vinyasa Flow Session or Yoga for Every Body classes
• Time for Exploration, Relaxation, Reflection, and Creativity
  - Diving into the present moment and discovering the sights and sounds of the jungle. The beauty that a simple stroll reveals to waterfalls and rivers, gardens and orchards, the beach and nearby local communities.
• Daily Evening Session (to include several of the following; group interest and weather permitting)
• Evening Restorative / Yin Yoga
• Partner Yoga
• Gentle and Guided Meditation Yoga
• Pranayama (Breathing) and Mantra Meditation  
• Excursion to the Cabo Blanco National Park
• 13% Costa Rica Taxes. This is not an insignificant amount.
• Optional excursions for zip lining, surfing and snorkeling around Tortuga weather permitting, not included in the price of the retreat

Daily Schedule

Our retreat begins Saturday evening, January 26th with a gentle yoga practice sliding into a Yoga Nidra practice to work out the travel kinks. A welcome dinner with wine and conversation will accompany the cacaphony of jungle sounds all around. Slip into the pool for a swim or retire to your amazing luxurious jungle accommodations built to express and enhance the surroundings.

Each day will include a class taught by Kristin and Leslie, each alternating between the morning and evening. Several mornings will include sunrise meditation and a satisfying, nourishing breakfast to follow. Each day after breakfast there will be the opportunity to swim, stroll the amazing coastline, surf, walk to incredible waterfalls where you can swim or bask in the sunlight. Included is a morning excursion to Cabo Blanco National Park. Zip lining thru the jungles, snorkeling in nearby Tortuga or stroll around the quaint, hip town of Montezuma are all options to do each day at an additional cost.

6:30 Sunrise Meditation
7:30-8:45 Morning Yoga practice, sometimes flowing, sometimes slow and gentle.. yoga for Every Body.
9-10 Breakfast
10-2 rest, relax or explore the surroundings on Sanctuary's 40+ acres, swim, sun bathe, hike and explore the area.
2-3 Lunch
3-5 More opportunities to Rest, read, relax or restore, explore, nap or enjoy the Spa services Sanctuary has to offer ( additional cost)
5-6:15 Evening practice adapted daily for our groups needs and wants, partner yoga, restorative, relaxation, gentle.
6:15-7:30 Sit and relax, stroll, watch the sunset
7:30- Light dinner
9:00- Stargazing or a dip back in the pool before OM lights out.

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RATES:
Double Occupancy Rate: $1800 per person in Jungle Tree House
Single Occupancy Rate: $2600 per person in Jungle Tree House
There are 2 Studio houses available with a King Size bed
Sign up with a friend, pay together and save $200 each. $1600 per person

Deposit: $600, non-refundable $600 payment due 11/20 balance due 12/15.
Please contact Kristin at breckyogaclasses@hotmail.com or Leslie at lesliegordon@comcast.netfor any questions on payment schedule and to make payment.

Your Guides

Kristin has been passionately teaching for the last 12 years across the United States embodying Erich Schiffman's freedom style, Shiva Rea's vinyasa influence and Sarah Power's mindfulness yin yoga. Kristin's classes are a meditation in movement, and whether relaxing or rejuvenating, there are countless opportunities for reflection while nourishing the essence of our body, mind, spirit connection. Kristin is also a certified Nutritionist and encourages balance in all aspects of our life for the wellness and sustainability of our lives.

Leslie teaches extensively in the Farmington Valley and loves to help "every body" access yoga and truly believes that yoga can be transformative for everyone, regardless of physical limitations. She enjoys a playful, spirit-filled and humor-filled practice, focusing on "real life." Leslie offers Thai yoga along with Reiki and can be found at www.sunnyheartyoga.com

Kristin and Leslie have been both teaching in the Farmington Valley for over 12 years and have been offering partner classes together for the last several years. Their intentions within this retreat are to create a space so that each individual can relax, release and refresh the connection of mind to body, body to spirit. People all of all ages join their retreats with and without partners, the atmosphere will be a comfortable space for all to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings and the sacred space upon the mat within the beautiful modern, luxurious yoga Pagoda that Sanctuary has built.

Travel Information

• Fly to San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO).  There are affordable flights from Bradley, CT and also LGA in NYC. We must arrive in Tambor by 4pm the day the retreat begins so we recommend taking the 6 am flight from Bradley to arrive in San Jose at 1235pm.
• From Tambor the options are either to take a short scenic flight or arrange a shuttle and ferry ride.  To fly you would then take a connecting flight to Puerto Jimenez. Please check out www.flysansa.com to book your flights on-line.  From USA  you can easily call SANSA for reservations: 1-877-767-2672. Please note that calling may be easier as sometimes their website has a challenge loading. The customer service is very helpful when calling to make a reservation. The other option would be to take Nature Air www.natureair.com at another airport, Pavas, which is 30 minutes from SJO. Opt for Sansa if possible, The terminal is a 5 minute walk from the San Jose airport. If you fly NatureAir, a shuttle can be taken which is about 20 minutes from San Jose airport.
• Please allow at least 2 hours to make the flight change in both directions for customs.
• Please make sure to book your flights as soon as possible as availability and airfares are very good right now.  It will be more challenging to book as we get closer to the end of the year.
• Ground transportation from Tambor to the retreat center will be shared amongst those arriving together.  The rate for up to 4 people is $50. If more than 5 people arriving at the same time, it is $10 per person in a mini van.
• Once we have your flight information we can arrange for the ground transportation in Tambor.
• Note: There is a $28 airport tax when you leave the country, paid by cash or credit card.
• *ATMs are not reliable, please bring cash or traveler’s checks.
• THIS TRIP could be the TRIP OF YOUR LIFETIME!  Well worth the travel to get there!  We promise.

Optional Travel Insurance- Please look at the following sites and see if it resonates as something you should have in case of an emergency. A good site that offers many options is www.insuremytrip.com

Retreat Cancelation Policy
The $600 deposit is non-refundable. Any cancellations after payments are made will result in a deduction of 20% of monies received. If you cancel this retreat after January 1, you forfeit the entire payment unless we can fill your spot. Please understand that we have our own binding contract and financial agreement to fufill with The Sanctuary at the Two Rivers.  If the retreat is sold-out and we receive a last minute reservation that fills your spot in the retreat, we will retain the $250 from the original deposit.

What to Bring

REQUIRED:
Flashlight or Headlamp
River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking
Compact umbrella
Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner
Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious)

RECOMMENDED

Journal
Swimsuit
Beach Towel
Reading material
Yoga clothes
Dance clothes
Camera
Binoculars
Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent
Sarong
Sun hat
Sunglasses

Helpful Information

Most questions are easily answered on the Sanctuary website and by clicking these links.
Homepage
Location
Getting Here
Staying Here
Accommodations
Wellness Services
Artistic Vegetarian & Vegan
Local Excursions
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Testimonials

Overview

Play, Transform, Evolve

This retreat is designed to take the adventurous yogi to a deeper level of self-awareness and is perfect for those who want to unblock all mental & physical barriers to live the best life ever! Throughout this week, we will embark on a transformative process of mind and body detoxification using a combination of dynamic poses, meditation, journaling and community for an experience of deep connection and awakening. Join us at Costa Rica’s premier 100% Off-The-Grid, Solar Powered, Gourmet Vegetarian Retreat Center where you will live and learn the lessons of one of the Earth’s only five "Blue Zones: places in the world where higher percentages of people enjoy remarkably long, full lives" according to author Dan Buettner.

Yoga in paradise means we will awaken each morning and end each day with a yoga practice designed to bring awareness and balance. Come unplug in a modern Zen tree house where you have time to relax, read, journal, set mindful goals, rest and renew your entire sense of well-being in between morning yoga, pool yoga, restorative yoga and incredible vegetarian meals. In the afternoon, wander through the Jurassic jungle enjoying adjacent secluded waterfalls or walk 1000 yards to a glorious surf and swimming beach. In many ways, attending a yoga retreat is always a type of overall collaborative experience because it provides you an opportunity to share, have fun and connect with other like-minded people.

Furthermore, as your guides and life coaches with a combined twelve years experience organizing group travel adventures, we are 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential in a friendly, unpretentious, and supportive environment. Join us at this private 40-acre eco-estate exclusive for only 12 guests with minimal mosquitos, comfortable breezes that provides a magical place where you deepen your yoga practice, relax, refresh, detox your body, transform your mind and catalyze change for living a LIFE-inspired!

This trip embodies the vision of transformation. In 7 days you will:
*Integrate Spirit and Nature as you enjoy exceptional yoga, hiking, eco-adventures to a waterfall, horseback riding, connecting with pristine beaches, organic food, and relaxing jungle spa treatments.
*Enjoy camaraderie as you yoga, play and meditate with a group dedicated to doing the same.
*Recharge, refresh and renew, leaving totally more inspired about your life!

Typical Daily Itinerary

8:00-9:30am Morning Practice with Detox Flow Yoga
9:30am Morning Meal
10:30am-2:00pm Exploration/Relaxation/Free Time
2:00pm MidDay Meal
2:30-5:00pm Exploration/Relaxation/Free Time
5:30-7:00pm Restorative Yoga, Moving Meditation, & dharma talks
7:30pm Evening Meal
9:00pm Om Out

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Double Occupancy: $1,600
Single Occupancy: $2,100

To make your reservation, go to www.alchemytours.com/book-now/reservations-cancellations/ to place your $500 deposit.

If you have questions, please email hello@alchemytours.com or call 872-228-9642 (2AT-YOGA)

REFER A FRIEND: $50.00 OFF IF YOU BRING A FRIEND!

For more information: www.alchemytours.com/2012/01/costa-rica-yoga-surfing-retreat-january-5-11-2013/

This EcoQuest Yoga and Surf Retreat Includes 

• Three Delicious Gourmet Vegetarian Meals Daily
• 6 nights/7 days Double occupancy accommodations in Tropical Zen Modern Treehouse
• Two yoga classes per day: 1 detoxifying morning practice and evening slow flow.
• Daily meditation
• Night Pool Yoga with underwater LED lights
• Riverwalks led by Jacob Young
• Movie Night and Dance Party
• Partner Yoga with Jacob Young and Silvia Mordini
• Restorative Yoga
• Spanish language class
• Free Internet Access
• Safe tap water
• Excursions to Waterfalls and Pacific Ocean Sandy Beaches
• Surfing Hermosa Beach
• Time for Exploration and Relaxation
• Eco-Friendly Goodie Bags
• Costa Rican Taxes (13%)

Not Included?
Airfare to and from the trip, spa treatments, additional (optional) excursions and gratuities for your guides.

About Our Theme

Throughout this week, we will embark on a transformative process of mind-body purification using a combination of dynamic asana, meditation, writing and community for an experience of deep connection and awakening.

Time on the mat gives us some space to figure out where we’re going in life. This will give us the clarity to KNOW where you want to go. This concept of an internal GPS is essential to yoga. It means the spiritual evolving in the direction of your most inspired life. The opportunity to achieve this is remarkable.

Why? Because something happens while on a yoga retreat that breaks the bonds of ordinary awareness and expands the consciousness of each individual to a level that would otherwise would have taken months or years of ordinary living to attain. This acceleration of evolution is mystical, meaning that the explanation of the change is beyond logic and reason. The term from quantum physics, “quantum leap”, comes to mind. A quantum leap means "a phenomena where an electron orbiting the nucleus of an atom changes its position without having traversed the space between its old and new orbit and without taking any time to do so. As scientifically verifiable as this phenomena is, it is also on the order of a miracle, for science has no explanation how this effect happens." Join us for the magic, miracle and power of transformation!

Take to heart the words of Danna Faulds. She writes,
“Let go of the ways you though life would unfold; the holding of plans or dreams or expectations — Let it go.

Save your strength to swim with the tide. The choice to fight what is here before you now will only result in struggle, fear, and desperate attempts to flee from the very energy you long for.

Let it all go and flow with the grace that washes through your days whether you receive it gently or with all your quills raised to defend against invaders.

Take this on faith: the mind may never find the explanations that it seeks, but you will move forward nonetheless.

Let it all go and find the place of rest and peace, and certain transformation."

What to Bring

REQUIRED:
Flashlight or Headlamp
River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking
Compact umbrella
Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner
Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious)
A small logbook and pen to log your ritual experiments
An open mind and be a willing participant in what really is your own process of transformation.
 

RECOMMENDED

Journal
Swimsuit
Beach Towel
Reading material
Yoga clothes
Dance clothes
Camera
Binoculars
Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent
Sarong
Sun hat
Sunglasses

Helpful Information

Most questions are easily answered on the Sanctuary website and by clicking these links.
Homepage
Location
Getting Here
Staying Here
Accommodations
Wellness Services
Artistic Vegetarian & Vegan
Local Excursions
ARTchitecture
Press
Testimonials

SOLD OUT

Overview

Chrysalis: The Emergence of Ecstasy

Join us for a New and Unique offering from Dave and Dearbhla with an investigation of how pranayama, yoga, rhythm, and chanting change consciousness.
 
Yoga requires practice, not belief. A union of philosophy, science and art, Yoga is best understood through the experience of unity, well-being and timelessness it elicits. Ecstasy is both the process and the product.
 
The retreat will focus on practices that quiet the mind, expand our sense of wonder, and free the heart. The daily schedule will include asana, chanting, rhythmic exercises, dance, pranayama and yoga nidra. We will compare traditional yogic views of consciousness and the discoveries of modern neuroscience, stimulating lively discussion.

This Special New Years Retreat Includes

• 7 Days / 6 Nights
• Luxury Accommodations in a Jungle Treehouse (Double Occupancy only)
• 3 Gourmet Vegetarian Meals Daily
• Daily asana, chanting, rhythmic excercises, dance, pranayama and yoga nidra
• Time for Exploration, Relaxation, Reflection, and Creativity
  • Deepen your relationship with the full tapestry of sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and touches that Mother Earth provides through her waterfalls and rivers, jungle, gardens, orchards, and the creatures that thrive on and around The Sanctuary’s wildlife preserve or relax and restore in a canopied lounge bed at the Pool & Spa, sketching or journaling.
• Group off-premise lunch excursion to famed beach restaurant Playa de Los Artistas
• 13% Costa Rica Taxes. This is not an insignificant amount. Please keep this in mind when making comparisons to other Retreat Centers 
• The option exists, weather permitting, for local excursions that are not included in the retreat.
   

Your Guides

Dave Stringer has been profiled as one of the most innovative artists of the new Kirtan movement in publications all over the world. His sound marries the transcendent mysticism of traditional Indian instruments with the exuberant, groove-oriented sensibility of American gospel. An articulate and engaging public speaker, Stringer probes the dilemmas of science and spirit with a wry and unorthodox sense of humor.  davestringer.com

 
Dearbhla Kelly is a Los Angeles- based yoga teacher, writer and neurophilosopher. She has been published in the Huffington Post, Yoga Journal, Elephant Journal and Flow Yoga Magazine. A dedicated ashtanga practitioner, she teaches yoga and neuroscience workshops worldwide. Her lilting Irish accent and Dublin wit make her classes uniquely enjoyable. www.durgayoga.com

This EcoQuest Yoga Retreat's Sample Day

What to Bring

REQUIRED:
Flashlight or Headlamp
River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking
Compact umbrella
Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner
Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious)

RECOMMENDED
Journal
Swimsuit
Beach Towel
Reading material
Yoga clothes
Dance clothes
Camera
Binoculars
Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent
Sarong
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Photos or Meaningful Totems to accompany with your retreat intentions

Helpful Information

Most questions are easily answered on the Sanctuary website and by clicking these links.
Homepage
Location
Getting Here
Staying Here
Accommodations
Wellness Services
Artistic Vegetarian & Vegan
Local Excursions
ARTchitecture
Press
Testimonials

Overview

On this retreat you will learn proper surfing form and technique, about ocean awareness, water safety, wave conditions, and surfing etiquette. You will be taught how to stall, accelerate, and generate speed on the board, but most importantly you will learn to have fun in the warm gentle waters of Costa Rica.”
Richard Guy, Master Surf Instructor

On this EcoQuest Yoga & Surf Retreat you will acquire the basic surfing techniques in order to experience getting up on the board. Or if you are a seasoned surfer some of the best waves in the country will be at your service. The art and science of yoga asanas (postures/movement) and meditation will accompany and assist in the yoga of surfing. By the end of the week you will have recharged your spirit, rejuvenated your soul, and reconnected to the natural flow of life. All the while you will be experiencing Costa Rica at her finest and displayed in magnificence at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers. Enjoy a true EcoQuest Retreat Vacation.

This EcoQuest Yoga and Surf Retreat Includes 

• Optional Length Stays: Choose 7 Days / 6 Nights
• Accommodations in a Jungle Treehouse or Studio House
• 3 Gourmet Vegetarian Meals Daily
• One Daily Yoga Session
• 3 Surfing Excursions Every Other Day with Richard and Elijah Guy
• Time for Exploration, Relaxation, Reflection, and Creativity
  • Deepen your relationship with the full tapestry of sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and touches that Mother Earth provides through her waterfalls and rivers, jungle, gardens, orchards, and the creatures that thrive on and around The Sanctuary’s wildlife preserve or relax and restore in a canopied lounge bed at the Pool & Spa, sketching or journaling.
• Local excursion for lunch at  top-rated Playa de Los Artistas beach restaurant in Montezuma (Dry Season Only) 
• Costa Rica Taxes 13%.This is not an insignificant amount. Please keep this in mind when making comparisons to other Retreat Centers
• The option exists, weather permitting, for local excursions that are not included in the retreat.

Register Now

Select from Length of Stay and Accommodations Options Below.
Your purchase indicates that you accept all terms and conditions of purchase. Click here for Terms and Conditions.
____________________________________________________________________

7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

Individual purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse with twin beds
If you are an individual coming solo who selects Double Occupancy, you may be sharing Deluxe Jungle TreeHouse Accommodations with someone of the same gender you do not know. The Deluxe Treehouses have two floors for ample room and privacy.
Individual with Double Occupancy $1500 (base rate $1305 + tax $195)
Individual with Single Occupancy $2100 (base rate $1827 + tax $273)

Dynamic Duo Deal purchase for 2 (couple, friends, family) who will share a Deluxe Jungle Treehouse or Studio House in two twins or combined to form a king.
One person completes PayPal registration payment for both people. The purchase for 2 and discount will be shown at checkout.
Dynamic Duo Deal $2600 per Duo ($1300 each; base rate $1131 + tax $169)

Ticos, ExPats, and Students purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse, Double Occupancy in twin bed
Please email us directly to book and receive the special rate at info@thesanctuarycostarica.com. Please include Tico-Expat Rate in the subject line. We will get back to you on availability and payment instructions. Students must email a scanned copy of valid student ID card and put Student Rate in the subject line.
Per Person Double Occupancy $1008 ($877 base rate + tax $131)

Photo: Richard Guy and Elijah Guy, Surfing, Costa Rica

Your Guides

About Richard and Elijah Guy

The Sanctuary at Two Rivers is pleased to introduce your talented and fun surf instructors, Richard Guy and his son Elijah Guy. Richard has been living in Costa Rica for 20 years and has over 15 years experience as a surf instructor. Prior to that, growing up in Canada, he was an all-around athlete, accelerating as a competitive swimmer, becoming a lifeguard trained in CPR as well as open water rescue.

As a young adult, Richard traveled the world as a professional model. It was in 1990 on a short vacation between his work travels in Europe, Asia, and the US that he discovered the Jungle and the waves of Costa Rica and has been blessed to live and raise a family here on the Nicoya Peninsula ever since. Richard and his son Elijah take to the waves and surf together as their daily ritual.

Elijah has been surfing since he was 3 years old, now at 17 and 6'4", he was recently selected to represent Costa Rica at the 2012 DaKine ISA World Junior Games held in Panama and helped Costa Rica place 11th overall while individually placing 31st in the world for the under 18 competition.

We are very excited and fortunate to have two surfers of this high caliber sharing their gifts.

This EcoQuest Yoga Retreat's Sample Day

What to Bring

REQUIRED
Flashlight or Headlamp
River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking
Compact umbrella
Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner
Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious)

RECOMMENDED
Journal
Swimsuit
Beach Towel
Rash guard
Reading material
Yoga clothes, mat, and any props you use
Dance clothes
Camera
Binoculars
Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent
Sarong
Sun hat
Sunglasses

Helpful Information

Most questions are easily answered on the Sanctuary website and by clicking these links.
Homepage
Location
Getting Here
Staying Here
Accommodations
Wellness Services
Artistic Vegetarian & Vegan
Local Excursions
ARTchitecture
Press
Testimonials

Overview

The Sanctuary EcoQuest New Moon Yoga Retreat: The Art and Science of Ritual uses the assistance of New Moon energy for an immersion into the esoteric side of yoga. This retreat is accessible to all levels of experience.

The ancient sages and seers engaged, explored, and experimented in a secluded natural environment with nothing other than the basic essentials in their “eco-lab”, their human body and mind. Through engaging in the same processes of our spiritual ancestors, the week flows in alignment with the Tantric Sciences of Hatha Yoga, Ayurveda, and Jyotish (Vedic Astrology). These Living Wisdoms help us connect to our integral relationship within the microcosm-macrocosm paradigm and were all used to aide and assist the process of ritual.  

In the ritual’s depth one will find its simplicity, and through its simplicity further depths will be experienced. The subjective objective being to sharpen one’s insight, deepen one’s intuition, and expand one’s imagination. The proper development and refinement of these three supra-faculties is essential for the unfoldment called Awakening. On this retreat participants will explore various ways of accomplishing this, one unique way being through the Dhuni Ritual.

Dr. Robert Svoboda provided us this quote on the importance of ritual in one's sadhana or life: Any ritual provides us with a sense of security and stability in life, and worship rituals assist us to connect with the foundations of life itself. Ritual facilitates our connection to the infinite by projecting meaning onto an existence that can sometimes seem random, chaotic or insignificant. Properly employed, ritual can provide a structure and a discipline that can optimize and accelerate our sadhana.

This EcoQuest Yoga Retreat Includes 

• 7 Days / 6 Nights
• Accommodations in a Jungle Treehouse or Studio House
• 3 Gourmet Vegetarian Meals Daily
• Local excursion for lunch at top-rated Playa de Los Artistas beach restaurant in Montezuma
• One Daily Yoga/Pranayama/Meditation Session
• One Nightly Ancient Ritual Practice (Dhuni, Puja or Passive Meditation)
• Excursions to Waterfalls or Pacific Ocean Beaches
• Time for Exploration, Relaxation, Reflection, and Creativity
  • Deepen your relationship with the full tapestry of sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and touches that Mother Earth provides through her waterfalls and rivers, jungle, gardens, orchards, and the creatures that thrive on and around The Sanctuary’s wildlife preserve or relax and restore in a canopied lounge bed at the Pool & Spa, sketching or journaling.
• 13% Costa Rica Taxes. This is not an insignificant amount. Please keep this in mind when making comparisons to other Retreat Centers 

Register Now

Select from Length of Stay and Accommodations Options Below.
Your purchase indicates that you accept all terms and conditions of purchase. Click here for Terms and Conditions.
____________________________________________________________________

7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

Individual purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse with twin beds
If you are an individual coming solo who selects Double Occupancy, you may be sharing Deluxe Jungle TreeHouse Accommodations with someone of the same gender you do not know. The Deluxe Treehouses have two floors for ample room and privacy.
Individual with Double Occupancy $1500 (base rate $1305 + tax $195)
Individual with Single Occupancy $2100 (base rate $1827 + tax $273)

Dynamic Duo Deal purchase for 2 (couple, friends, family) who will share a Deluxe Jungle Treehouse or Studio House in two twins or combined to form a king.
One person completes PayPal registration payment for both people. The purchase for 2 and discount will be shown at checkout.
Dynamic Duo Deal $2600 per Duo ($1300 each; base rate $1131 + tax $169)

Ticos, ExPats, and Students purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse, Double Occupancy in twin bed
Please email us directly to book and receive the special rate at info@thesanctuarycostarica.com. Please include Tico-Expat Rate in the subject line. We will get back to you on availability and payment instructions. Students must email a scanned copy of valid student ID card and put Student Rate in the subject line.
Per Person Double Occupancy $1008 ($877 base rate + tax $131)

Your Guide

About Nagaloka Dhuni and The Chakra Raja: Naganath (Jeff Gossett)

The Sanctuary at Two Rivers is the host of Nagaloka Dhuni. It is a sacred space which serves a specific purpose within the context of a specific intention and procedure. *The Dhuni is not a simple campfire. It is viewed by the Nath as a living deity. It is emblematic as the womb of the Earth Goddess from which all manifestation was generated, sustained, and destroyed. The history of the Nath Dhuni can be traced  back into antiquity but the process lives on here in the jungle. One need not be an initiated Nath to enjoy and benefit from the ritual. Although each individual who enters the dhuni is working with their own shakti within their own bodily instrument, the collective whole needs to be on a similar playing field with a certain intention in order for the group process to be effective and successful. It is the Chakra Raja, or Circle Leader, whose focus (in part) is to make sure this is the case. *Naths are aware that it is the intention and attitude of the individual which is an all important element in the transformation of their personal perceptions. With this awareness, it is the intention, attitude, and will of the Natha which transforms a pit in the ground into a living embodiment of the Earth Goddess or Dhuni Divine. This sacred site then becomes the focal point for individual and group transformations of Awakening and Worship. So all this being said, the Chakra Raja is one who not only has been initiated into the dhuni rite in an unbroken lineage, but also is the one to activate the potential of the portal and lead the journey with mantra being the fuel. He initiates the start and end times, selects the mantras, sets the pronunciation, the sequencing, the tonality, and the rhythm. These mantras have been tried, tested, and activated for many centuries - an important factor that often gets overlooked.

About Naganath

Chakra Raja Naganath’s devotion and earnestness over the past 20 years has allowed him to experience the fruits of the Tao, Zen, various Buddhist sects, Dzogchen, Hinduism, and eventually finding a strong karmic resonance in Ancient Tantra, being initiated by Shri Kapilnath into the International Nath Order, a modern Nath sect established by Shri Gurudev Mahendranath with its roots in the Adi-Nath Sampradaya and Uttara Kaula Sampradayas of which Shri Mahendranath was holder of parampara and Guru. The Guru tradition and initiation of the International Nath Order   (www.nathorder.org/wiki/International_Nath_Order) includes wisdom teachings from Hindu, Soto Zen and Taoist sources plus practices rediscovered by the science and yoga of meditation and contemplation. One special feature of the Nath pattern is that of the Dhuni Ritual. *Although many cultures have sustained a tradition of fire worship, it remains a unique feature of the Naths that it was the site or dwelling place (dhuni) of the Holy Fire which was considered sacred. The ancient but graphic iconography of such a scene is simple. The cleft in the earth (dhuni) represents the womb of the Mother Goddess. This was the Holy Ground upon which the Nath way of life was brought into being, transformed, and regenerated.

*All italics are from the Awakening the Dhuni article by Shri Kapilnath

Prior to venturing into the jungle to begin a seven year journey co-creating The Sanctuary at Two Rivers and expanding on his sadhana, Naga (Jeff) was a manager at Sacred Movement Center for Yoga and Healing (now Exhale) in Venice, California which, at that time, housed Master Teachers: Shiva Rea, Erich Schiffmann, Rod Stryker, Saul David Raye, Mark Whitwell, and Max Strom. During this time he completed over 700 hours of yoga teacher training with teachers such as Shiva Rea (her Advanced Teacher Training Program), Rod Stryker, and teachers from The Bihar School of Yoga. Naga also studied Ayurveda at The Ayurvedic Academy held at Bastyr University in Washington and has extensive studies in Jyotish (Vedic Astrology) with the aid of his close friend and mentor in various occult sciences, Dr. Robert Svoboda.

See what Master Teachers Shiva Rea and Erich Schiffmann have to say about Naganath (Jeff Gossett)

The following testimonials are from two yogis who experienced a Dhuni Ritual:

“...The time I spent in the dhuni of chakra raja Naganath, at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers in Costa Rica, was as sacred and connected to spirit as anything I've ever experienced.  The depth of lineage connection, the breadth of ancient wisdom and the powerful transmission conferred in his ceremonies remains with me to this day. Naganath's work is both a gift and a blessing for all blessed to be in his presence." 
~ Ryan Seaman, Venice CA

“Being at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers and sharing several dhuni empowerments with Naganath was incredibly potent, inspired a deeper attunement to the healing energies of the jungle lands surrounding us and invoked a profound resonance to the universal elemental energies in a way that still lives through me. It was a rite of passage for which I continue to be grateful for.”
~ Terra Gold, D.O.M. (FL), L.Ac., CYT, E-RYT, Santa Monica, CA
Acupuncturist, Clinical Nutritionist and Yoga Therapist, Co-Director, Loyola Marymount University's "Yoga and The Healing Sciences" Teacher Training Program

Schedule for New Moon Yoga Retreat 

This retreat week is appropriate for all levels of experience from beginner through advanced. Our schedule is subject to change in harmony with Mother Nature and The Celestials.

Plunging under the wave of the New Moon's energy for deeper exploration, along with the support from your retreat intention, participants will engage into ancient transformational processes and practices (rituals) throughout the week in order to Dive into, Discern, and Develop one’s higher consciousness. After the week’s end the earnest student will be able to work extensively with the mantras in one’s own ritualistic format and extend ritual into every corner of her/his round universe.

This retreat being an EcoQuest; participants, whom we affectionately call EcoQuesters, will experience an inward and outward journey infused by Mother Nature at her most sublime and versatile.

Each day EcoQuesters will join The Director of The Sanctuary at 7:00 am in the expansive and open Yoga Pagoda where she will guide you through specific Yogic Practices to activate and circulate prana through the use of asanas and pranayama. This is part of, and essential preparation for, ritual work and is open to all levels of experience.

Between the nutritious Morning Meal at 9:00 am and the largest meal of the day at 2:00 pm, there is ample time to deepen a relationship with the full tapestry of sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and touches that Mama Gaia provides through her waterfalls and rivers, jungle, gardens, orchards, and the creatures that thrive on and around The Sanctuary’s wildlife preserve.

While it is recommended that EcoQuesters relax and restore in a canopied lounge bed at The Pool & Spa, sketching or journaling while awaiting a therapeutic massage, the option exists, weather permitting, for local area excursions. Enjoy hiking though Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve; surfing, snorkeling, or beach-combing; flying through the forest canopy on zip lines; horseback riding on the beach to secluded waterfalls; or shopping in a picturesque Costa Rican beach town where artisans line the streets.

Each night begins around 6:00 pm twilight when we will start our ancient rituals or meditation practices and where we will work toward the infinite refinement of consciousness.

After the ceremony we will convene at the dining table to enjoy prasad and a light supper.

Required Reading
Awakening the Nath Dhuni, “Tantric Guidelines for Perfect Pyromania” by Shri Kapilnath

This EcoQuest Yoga Retreat's Sample Day

What to Bring

REQUIRED:
Flashlight or Headlamp
River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking
Compact umbrella
Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner
Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious)
A small logbook and pen to log your ritual experiments
An open mind and be a willing participant in what really is your own process of transformation. 

STRONGLY SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING
Any scented offerings to offer into the dhuni’s fire (dried herbs, oils, ghees) 
Any musical instrument, no matter size or type, to play during the rituals
Festive light weight clothing to adorn yourself with during the rituals (sarong, etc)
Jewelry, kum-kum powder, festive make-up, essential oils, elixirs, special woods, etc., are used as wonderful condiments to excite the ritual
Prasad, a sweet offering to the celestial hosts of the ceremony, which will be eaten afterwards by the participants (i.e. chocolate, fruit, candy)

RECOMMENDED
Swimsuit
Beach Towel
Reading material
Yoga clothes
Dance clothes
Camera
Binoculars
Sarong
Sun hat
Sunglasses

Helpful Information

Most questions are easily answered on the Sanctuary website and by clicking these links.
Homepage
Location
Getting Here
Staying Here
Accommodations
Wellness Services
Artistic Vegetarian & Vegan
Local Excursions
ARTchitecture
Press
Testimonials

Overview

YAS was founded in 2001 by Kimberly Fowler and was the first studio dedicated to the combination of spinning and yoga, sparking the yoga hybrid movement. Kimberly’s pioneering one-hour yoga class, YOGA for ATHLETES® integrates movement, strength, and breath work to help athletes excel, no matter their sport or ability level.

The Sanctuary at Two Rivers will provide each YAS athlete with a unique setting to practice yoga, deepen athletic training, relieve stress, and find balance. The YAS retreat includes 100% off-the-grid living in modern-luxury jungle tree-house loft-like duplex accommodations and studio houses & state-of-the-art outdoor solar showers surrounded by garden views; poolside YAS Tropical Bliss Cocktail Hours; gourmet vegetarian or vegan cuisine from organic locally grown produce & Latin American wines in the al fresco dining area; an absence of urban or suburban noise or light pollution; YAS’s signature hybrid yoga; three days of surfing (lessons and board rentals); one hour spa treatment; zip lining through therainforest; a guided hike through Costa Rica’s first Nature Preserve; and cool YAS swag.

Your Guide

About Julie Simon

The retreat will be led by Julie Simon, who has been in Fitness and Wellness business 25 years. She has been with YAS for 11 years and is a YAS Master Teacher. She is a master instructor, wellness coach, and private yoga instructor, and is certified in Sports Nutrition and CPR. This will be her second time leading a retreat to Costa Rica.

This EcoQuest Yoga and Surf Retreat Includes 

• 100% off-the-grid living in modern-luxury jungle tree-house loft-like duplex accommodations and harmonious studio houses with butterfly garden or waterfall views & state-of-the-art outdoor solar showers surrounded by garden views
• YAS Tropical Bliss Cocktail Hour poolside
• gourmet vegetarian or vegan cuisine from organic locally grown produce & Latin American wines in the al fresco dining area
• pure drinking water direct from the source
• an absence of urban or suburban noise or light pollution
• YAS’s signature hybrid yoga
• three days of surfing (lessons and board rentals)
• one hour spa treatment
• zip lining through the rainforest
• a guided hike through Costa Rica’s first Nature Preserve
• cool YAS swag
• 13% Costa Rica tax
• staff gratuities 

** International and Costa Rica domestic airfare is not included.

Register Now

Your purchase indicates that you accept all terms and conditions of purchase. Click here for Terms and Conditions.

Total Cost: $2195.00 per person, double occupancy (or pay a retreat deposit of $500)

Book online at go2yas.com/yas_retreats/yas-yoga-and-surfing/
Or contact Elle Davidson to book:
949-548-3888
edavidson@go2yas.com

What to Bring

REQUIRED:
Flashlight or Headlamp
River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking
Compact umbrella
Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner
Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious)
A small logbook and pen to log your ritual experiments
An open mind and be a willing participant in what really is your own process of transformation.
 

RECOMMENDED

Journal
Swimsuit
Beach Towel
Reading material
Yoga clothes
Dance clothes
Camera
Binoculars
Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent
Sarong
Sun hat
Sunglasses

Helpful Information

Most questions are easily answered on the Sanctuary website and by clicking these links.
Homepage
Location
Getting Here
Staying Here
Accommodations
Wellness Services
Artistic Vegetarian & Vegan
Local Excursions
ARTchitecture
Press
Testimonials

Overview

The Sanctuary EcoQuest Full Moon Yoga Retreat is the perfect retreat for the individual student, group of friends, or family members who are interested in relaxing in a peaceful environment, communing with Nature, and rejuvenating with a healthy diet and massage therapy sessions. Two yoga classes and three consciously prepared gourmet vegetarian or vegan meals outline your daily schedule. In between is ample time to enjoy walks in the gardens, swim in the pool, journal in the jungle, or plunge under waterfalls.

During this week’s yoga classes you will experience in the morning session a dynamic and invigorating flow yoga class and in the evening session you will enjoy restorative yoga or relaxation and stress relieving meditation; all of which is suitable for everyone. By the end of the week you will gain renewed clarity, increased vitality, expanded consciousness, and a sense of calmness; all assisting to influence your life in a positive direction.

A week at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers is suitable for those who are physically active, have a sense of adventure, and a joy of discovery. Personalized guidance is customized to benefit all levels of experience. While The Sanctuary at Two Rivers is very easy to get to you will feel both far away and at home here.

This EcoQuest Yoga Retreat Includes

• 7 Days / 6 Nights
• Accommodations in a Jungle Treehouse or Studio House
• 3 Gourmet Vegetarian Meals Daily
• Daily Morning Session Deep Flow Yoga
• Time for Exploration, Relaxation, Reflection, and Creativity
  • Deepen your relationship with the full tapestry of sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and touches that Mother Earth provides through her waterfalls and rivers, jungle, gardens, orchards, and the creatures that thrive on and around The Sanctuary’s wildlife preserve or relax and restore in a canopied lounge bed at the Pool & Spa, sketching or journaling.
• Daily Evening Session (to include several of the following; group interest and weather permitting)
  - Evening Restorative / Yin Yoga
  - Evening Pool Swim Yoga
  - Partner Yoga
  - Seated Mindfulness Meditation
  - Guided Meditation
  - Moving Meditation
  - Moonlight Shadow Dance
  - Pranayama (Breathing) and Mantra
  - Ancient Ritual
• 13% Costa Rica Taxes. This is not an insignificant amount. Please keep this in mind when making comparisons to other Retreat Centers
• The option exists, weather permitting, for local excursions that are not included in the retreat.

Register Now

Your purchase indicates that you accept all terms and conditions of purchase. Click here for Terms and Conditions.
____________________________________________________________________

7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

Individual purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse with twin beds
If you are an individual coming solo who selects Double Occupancy, you may be sharing Deluxe Jungle TreeHouse Accommodations with someone of the same gender you do not know. The Deluxe Treehouses have two floors for ample room and privacy.
Individual with Double Occupancy $1500 (base rate $1305 + tax $195)
Individual with Single Occupancy $2100 (base rate $1827 + tax $273)

Dynamic Duo Deal purchase for 2 (couple, friends, family) who will share a Deluxe Jungle Treehouse or Studio House in two twins or combined to form a king.
One person completes PayPal registration payment for both people. The purchase for 2 and discount will be shown at checkout.
Dynamic Duo Deal $2600 per Duo ($1300 each; base rate $1131 + tax $169)

Ticos, ExPats, and Students purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse, Double Occupancy in twin bed
Please email us directly to book and receive the special rate at info@thesanctuarycostarica.com. Please include Tico-Expat Rate in the subject line. We will get back to you on availability and payment instructions. Students must email a scanned copy of valid student ID card and put Student Rate in the subject line.
Per Person Double Occupancy $1008 ($877 base rate + tax $131)

This EcoQuest Yoga Retreat's Sample Day

What to Bring

REQUIRED:
Flashlight or Headlamp
River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking
Compact umbrella
Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner
Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious)

RECOMMENDED
Journal
Swimsuit
Beach Towel
Reading material
Yoga clothes
Dance clothes
Camera
Binoculars
Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent
Sarong
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Photos or Meaningful Totems to accompany with your retreat intentions

Helpful Information

Most questions are easily answered on the Sanctuary website and by clicking these links.
Homepage
Location
Getting Here
Staying Here
Accommodations
Wellness Services
Artistic Vegetarian & Vegan
Local Excursions
ARTchitecture
Press
Testimonials

Overview

This is a week-long journey to give thanks in celebration of life through world dance, yoga, and movement meditation at Costa Rica’s Only 100% Off-The-Grid, Solar Powered and Gourmet Vegetarian Retreat Center. The Sanctuary's Yoga Pagoda and Salon features a remarkable 1200 sq ft teak floor and 25ft vaulted ceiling with an open air expansiveness. The Sanctuary, a private eco-estate is available exclusively for our group.

Jaycee Gossett is offering an experiential week of gratitude and celebration. We will be moving in harmony with Mother Nature through the rhythms of the day with activities that include yoga, world-dance, movement, meditation, creativity, ceremony, and community. Exercises and practices from both ancient and modern traditions will be taught. These are keys to celebrating your existence: reawakening, reactivating, and cultivating a deeper and ever more joyful connection with the senses and the abundance of Nature.

The week's schedule flows with activities and mealtimes that are in harmony with nature and also allow plenty of time to refresh in secluded waterfalls and rivers, breathe in clean air, dance, sing, take walking meditation pathways and trails, explore and hike, swim in rivers or waterfall pools or the beach, or write, sketch, journal, or simply rest in canopied pool lounge chairs while waiting for a therapeutic massage.

This EcoQuest Yoga Retreat Includes

• Optional Length Stays: Choose 7 Day / 6 Nights –or– 5 Days / 4 Nights
• Accommodations in a Jungle Treehouse or Studio House
• 3 Gourmet Vegetarian Meals Daily
• Celebratory Thanksgiving Feast
• Vinyasa Bhakti Deep Flow Yoga
• Movement Meditation
• Pranayama (Breathing Practices)
• World Dance Classes
• Freeform Movement Classes
• Shadow Dance Party
• Fire Ceremony
• Night Pool Yoga
• Time for Exploration, Relaxation, Reflection, and Creativity
  • Deepen your relationship with the full tapestry of sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and touches that Mother Earth provides through her waterfalls and rivers, jungle, gardens, orchards, and the creatures that thrive on and around The Sanctuary’s wildlife preserve or relax and restore in a canopied lounge bed at the Pool & Spa, sketching or journaling.
• 13% Costa Rica Taxes. This is not an insignificant amount. Please keep this in mind when making comparisons to other Retreat Centers
• The option exists, weather permitting, for local excursions that are not included in the retreat.

Register Now

Select from Length of Stay and Accommodations Options Below.
Your purchase indicates that you accept all terms and conditions of purchase. Click here for Terms and Conditions.
 ____________________________________________________________________

7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

Individual purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse with twin beds
If you are an individual coming solo who selects Double Occupancy, you may be sharing Deluxe Jungle TreeHouse Accommodations with someone of the same gender you do not know. The Deluxe Treehouses have two floors for ample room and privacy.
Individual with Double Occupancy $1500 (base rate $1305 + tax $195)
Individual with Single Occupancy $2100 (base rate $1827 + tax $273)

Dynamic Duo Deal purchase for 2 (couple, friends, family) who will share a Deluxe Jungle Treehouse or Studio House in two twins or combined to form a king.
One person completes PayPal registration payment for both people. The purchase for 2 and discount will be shown at checkout.
Dynamic Duo Deal $2600 per Duo ($1300 each; base rate $1131 + tax $169)

Ticos, ExPats, and Students purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse, Double Occupancy in twin bed
Please email us directly to book and receive the special rate at info@thesanctuarycostarica.com. Please include Tico-Expat Rate in the subject line. We will get back to you on availability and payment instructions. Students must email a scanned copy of valid student ID card and put Student Rate in the subject line.
Per Person Double Occupancy $1008 ($877 base rate + tax $131)
____________________________________________________________________

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

Individual purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse with twin beds
If you are an individual coming solo who selects Double Occupancy, you may be sharing Deluxe Jungle TreeHouse Accommodations with someone of the same gender you do not know. The Deluxe Treehouses have two floors for ample room and privacy.
Individual with Double Occupancy $1000 (base rate $870 + tax $130)
Individual with Single Occupancy $1400 (base rate $1218 + tax $182)

Dynamic Duo Deal purchase for 2 (couple, friends, family) who will share a Deluxe Jungle Treehouse or Studio House in two twins or combined to form a king.
One person completes PayPal registration payment for both people. The purchase for 2 and discount will be shown at checkout.
Dynamic Duo Deal $1740 per Duo ($870 each; base rate $757 + tax $113)

Ticos, ExPats, and Students purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse, Double Occupancy in twin bed
Please email us directly to book and receive the special rate at info@thesanctuarycostarica.com. Please include Tico-Expat Rate in the subject line. We will get back to you on availability and payment instructions. Students must email a scanned copy of valid student ID card and put Student Rate in the subject line.
Per Person Double Occupancy $777 ($676 base rate + tax $101)

Your Guide

Jaycee Gossett
Jaycee Gossett came into the world dancing; A World Semi-Finalist in International Latin pro/am ballroom dance, Jaycee left the competition aspect behind and embarked on a journey to dance the world.

Searching for the authentic essence of dance, her studies and travels have danced her through North America, South America, Asia, Europe, Africa, Caribbean and the South Pacific.

Her studies include teacher trainings in Yoga and Yoga-Trance dance with Shiva Rea and Alison Sinatra. African, Latin, Belly Dance, Indian, Flamenco, Samba, S-Factor, Hoop-Dance, classic partner dances and Gabrielle Roth's 5 Rhythms practice. She continues to study and teach dance all over the world, bringing indigenous flavor and total free self-expression into her classes.

Jaycee's mission premiered on Travel channel in 2011. Hershow, "Dance The World", follows Jaycee to Brazil as she gets to the heart and soul of Brazilian dance and culture.

www.facebook.com/JayceeGossettDance
www.JayceeGossett.com
Twitter@JayceeGossett

This EcoQuest Yoga Retreat's Sample Day

What to Bring

REQUIRED:
Flashlight or Headlamp
River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking
Compact umbrella
Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner
Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious)

RECOMMENDED
Journal
Swimsuit
Beach Towel
Reading material
Yoga clothes
Dance clothes
Camera
Binoculars
Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent
Sarong
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Photos or Meaningful Totems

Helpful Information

Most questions are easily answered on the Sanctuary website and by clicking these links.
Homepage
Location
Getting Here
Staying Here
Accommodations
Wellness Services
Artistic Vegetarian & Vegan
Local Excursions
ARTchitecture
Press
Testimonials

Overview

Please come join us for a magical experience in nature. "Let Go Into The Flow," is an immersion into Nature with Vinyasa Flow Yoga & Live Music from The Hang Drum guided by Dagmar Spremberg and Gaudan.

For those of you who have an interest in both deepening your yoga practice and re-calibrating your inner flow through the inherent realignment powers of Mother Nature, this retreat is designed to be shared around an intimate setting with like-minded people while internationally recognized yoga instructors and musicians guide you both on and off the mat in the jungle of Costa Rica. Treat yourself to a week at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers, Costa Rica, one of the world’s most beautiful places where you will find inspiration, become recharged, and feel rejuvenated. Flow is much easier to tap into when you have a combination of Nature, Yoga, and Music.

Got music? Music moves us. The powerful effects go far beyond the sensuously tactile experiences found through sound and rhythm. It is discovering this deeper sense of harmony in the body that helps us to embrace and dance with the rhythmic flow of life. When we are with our lover our heartbeats sync. When tuning an instrument the other chords will resonate at the same octave as the one plucked. When we explore asanas, regulate our breath, and move to a rhythmic beat we sync together as one, creating a harmony as a whole. Practicing together with rhythm and sound assists us into a deeper experience of yoga, both within and without our selves. The ultimate goal of yoga, Enlightenment or Freedom, is for our self to be in sync with The Self of All that Is. Come to the jungle to lose yourself in order to find your self in Her Rhythm. It is through the dissolution of resistance where we will discover ourselves dancing in the moonlight of the moment and missing absolutely nothing.

Our intention is to create a space where you feel relaxed to surrender to your own inner beat and dance with the wildlife and pristine nature surrounding you. Morning flow is a dynamic Vinyasa practice with Dagmar. Evening flow is led by Dagmar while being accompanied by global artist Gaudan (The Gaudan Project) who will be playing the Hang, a unique instrument with an ancient sound and mystical feel. The phenomenon of overtones combined with opening yoga asanas assists to harmonize our individual frequencies with the Universal vibration of the macrocosm. You will leave this week feeling inspired, re-aligned, and renewed.

Register Now

Select from Accommodations Options Below.
Your purchase indicates that you accept all terms and conditions of purchase. Click here for Terms and Conditions.
____________________________________________________________________

7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

Individual purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse with twin beds
If you are an individual coming solo who selects Double Occupancy, you may be sharing Deluxe Jungle TreeHouse Accommodations with someone of the same gender you do not know. The Deluxe Treehouses have two floors for ample room and privacy.
Individual with Double Occupancy $1300 (base rate $1131 + tax $169)
Individual with Single Occupancy $1700 (base rate $1479 + tax $221)

Dynamic Duo Deal purchase for 2 (couple, friends, family) who will share a Deluxe Jungle Treehouse or Studio House in two twins or combined to form a king.
One person completes PayPal registration payment for both people. The purchase for 2 and discount will be shown at checkout.
Dynamic Duo Deal $2200 per Duo ($1100 each; base rate $957 + tax $143)

Ticos, ExPats, and Students purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse, Double Occupancy in twin bed
Please email us directly to book and receive the special rate at info@thesanctuarycostarica.com. Please include Tico-Expat Rate in the subject line. We will get back to you on availability and payment instructions. Students must email a scanned copy of valid student ID card and put Student Rate in the subject line.
Per Person Double Occupancy $900 ($783 base rate + tax $117)

Your Guides

I had the great pleasure of attending a 7-day yoga retreat with Dagmar and Daniel in Tulum. What an amazing experience! Dagmar's insightful instruction, graceful flow and beautiful energy were inspiring. And the addition of Daniel's hang music during our sunset sessions was pure magic. It was a truly memorable week and made a great impact on my practice. -Mitch K.

Experiencing yoga with Dagmar and Daniel is a magical experience that will relax your sprit, open your heart, and stay in your memories. Dagmar shares her heart and as a student you will have the opportunity to not only connect to your practice but also your travel experience. The Hang floats your body and mind into a state of bliss. Don't miss the chance to experience these two together -simply magical! - Julie D.

Dagmar Spremberg
Dagmar moved from Germany to Los Angeles in 1996 and began practicing and studying yoga. After moving to New York, she intensified her studies and trained with certified Anusara teacher Elena Brower at Virayoga. She moved to Montezuma, Costa Rica in 2001 and is the founder and director of Montezuma Yoga. Dagmar is a 500-hour certified E-RYT with the Yoga Alliance and an Anusara inspired teacher. In her Vinyasa Flow classes she emphasizes on the breath to take you deeper into the flow of your practice and to create space and nourishment for your body. As a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC she compliments yoga with her work as a certified Holistic Health Counselor and also taught lifestyle immersion programs within the Montezuma Yoga 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Trainings. 
Watch Dagmar's yoga videos on you tube (over 320.000 views)  
Watch the new vinyasa yoga & hang video

Gaudan
Dagmar will be joined by her partner Daniel, known under the artist name Gaudan (The Gaudan Project). He is playing the beautiful melodies of the Hang drum, a very unique, handmade instrument created in Switzerland. Gaudan has been living in Costa Rica for over 20 years and is well known as an artist and naturalist. Dagmar & Daniel have been sharing these unique classes with a wide audience in the US, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, Costa Rica and Mexico for the last two years. 
The Gaudan Project - Bamboodancer video 
Hang music for savasana video

What This Yoga Retreat Includes

What to Bring

REQUIRED:
Flashlight or Headlamp
River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking
Compact umbrella
Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner
Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious)

RECOMMENDED
Journal
Swimsuit
Beach Towel
Reading material
Yoga clothes
Dance clothes
Camera
Binoculars
Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent
Sarong
Sun hat
Sunglasses
 

Helpful Information

Most questions are easily answered on the Sanctuary website and by clicking the links below.
Homepage
Location
Getting Here
Staying Here
Accommodations
Wellness Services
Artistic Vegetarian & Vegan
Local Excursions
ARTchitecture
Press
Testimonials

Overview

The Sanctuary EcoQuest Full Moon Yoga Retreat is the perfect retreat for the individual student, group of friends, or family members who are interested in relaxing in a peaceful environment, communing with Nature, and rejuvenating with a healthy diet and massage therapy sessions. Two yoga classes and three consciously prepared gourmet vegetarian or vegan meals outline your daily schedule. In between is ample time to enjoy walks in the gardens, swim in the pool, journal in the jungle, or plunge under waterfalls.

During this week’s yoga classes you will experience in the morning session a dynamic and invigorating flow yoga class and in the evening session you will enjoy restorative yoga or relaxation and stress relieving meditation; all of which is suitable for everyone. By the end of the week you will gain renewed clarity, increased vitality, expanded consciousness, and a sense of calmness; all assisting to influence your life in a positive direction.

A week at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers is suitable for those who are physically active, have a sense of adventure, and a joy of discovery. Personalized guidance is customized to benefit all levels of experience. While The Sanctuary at Two Rivers is very easy to get to you will feel both far away and at home here.

This EcoQuest Yoga Retreat Includes

• Optional Length Stays: Choose 7 Days / 6 Nights –or– 5 Days / 4 Nights
• Accommodations in a Jungle Treehouse or Studio House
• 3 Gourmet Vegetarian Meals Daily
• Daily Morning Session Deep Flow Yoga
• Time for Exploration, Relaxation, Reflection, and Creativity
  • Deepen your relationship with the full tapestry of sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and touches that Mother Earth provides through her waterfalls and rivers, jungle, gardens, orchards, and the creatures that thrive on and around The Sanctuary’s wildlife preserve or relax and restore in a canopied lounge bed at the Pool & Spa, sketching or journaling.
• Daily Evening Session (to include several of the following; group interest and weather permitting)
  - Evening Restorative / Yin Yoga
  - Evening Pool Swim Yoga
  - Partner Yoga
  - Seated Mindfulness Meditation
  - Guided Meditation
  - Moving Meditation
  - Moonlight Shadow Dance
  - Pranayama (Breathing) and Mantra
  - Ancient Ritual
• 13% Costa Rica Taxes. This is not an insignificant amount. Please keep this in mind when making comparisons to other Retreat Centers
• The option exists, weather permitting, for local excursions that are not included in the retreat.

Register Now

Select from Length of Stay and Accommodations Options Below.
Your purchase indicates that you accept all terms and conditions of purchase. Click here for Terms and Conditions.
____________________________________________________________________

7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

Individual purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse with twin beds
If you are an individual coming solo who selects Double Occupancy, you may be sharing Deluxe Jungle TreeHouse Accommodations with someone of the same gender you do not know. The Deluxe Treehouses have two floors for ample room and privacy.
Individual with Double Occupancy $1300 (base rate $1131 + tax $169)
Individual with Single Occupancy $1700 (base rate $1479 + tax $221)

Dynamic Duo Deal purchase for 2 (couple, friends, family) who will share a Deluxe Jungle Treehouse or Studio House in two twins or combined to form a king.
One person completes PayPal registration payment for both people. The purchase for 2 and discount will be shown at checkout.
Dynamic Duo Deal $2200 per Duo ($1100 each; base rate $957 + tax $143)

Ticos, ExPats, and Students purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse, Double Occupancy in twin bed
Please email us directly to book and receive the special rate at info@thesanctuarycostarica.com. Please include Tico-Expat Rate in the subject line. We will get back to you on availability and payment instructions. Students must email a scanned copy of valid student ID card and put Student Rate in the subject line.
Per Person Double Occupancy $900 ($783 base rate + tax $117)
____________________________________________________________________

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

Individual purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse with twin beds
If you are an individual coming solo who selects Double Occupancy, you may be sharing Deluxe Jungle TreeHouse Accommodations with someone of the same gender you do not know. The Deluxe Treehouses have two floors for ample room and privacy.
Individual with Double Occupancy $875 (base rate $761 + tax $114)
Individual with Single Occupancy $1140 (base rate $992 + tax $148)

Dynamic Duo Deal purchase for 2 (couple, friends, family) who will share a Deluxe Jungle Treehouse or Studio House in two twins or combined to form a king.
One person completes PayPal registration payment for both people. The purchase for 2 and discount will be shown at checkout.
Dynamic Duo Deal $1500 per Duo ($750 each; base rate $653 + tax $98)

Ticos, ExPats, and Students purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse, Double Occupancy in twin bed
Please email us directly to book and receive the special rate at info@thesanctuarycostarica.com. Please include Tico-Expat Rate in the subject line. We will get back to you on availability and payment instructions. Students must email a scanned copy of valid student ID card and put Student Rate in the subject line.
Per Person Double Occupancy $600 ($522 base rate + tax $78) 

Your Guide

Lynda Carré will be your teacher and guide. Over the past 25 years she has studied and trained with several of the best Master Yoga Teachers. Lynda’s knowledge is vast and supportive for all levels of experience. She is well versed in many meditation approaches giving each student ample options to find which suits them best. Throughout this retreat Lynda will apply both ancient and modern transformational tools, processes, and practices to help deepen and expand your yoga and meditation practice. Learn more about Lynda Carré here.

This EcoQuest Yoga Retreat's Sample Day

What to Bring

REQUIRED:
Flashlight or Headlamp
River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking
Compact umbrella
Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner
Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious)

RECOMMENDED
Journal
Swimsuit
Beach Towel
Reading material
Yoga clothes
Dance clothes
Camera
Binoculars
Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent
Sarong
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Photos or Meaningful Totems to accompany with your retreat intentions

Helpful Information

Most questions are easily answered on the Sanctuary website and by clicking these links.
Homepage
Location
Getting Here
Staying Here
Accommodations
Wellness Services
Artistic Vegetarian & Vegan
Local Excursions
ARTchitecture
Press
Testimonials

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Overview

On this retreat you will learn proper surfing form and technique, about ocean awareness, water safety, wave conditions, and surfing etiquette. You will be taught how to stall, accelerate, and generate speed on the board, but most importantly you will learn to have fun in the warm gentle waters of Costa Rica.”
Richard Guy, Master Surf Instructor

On this EcoQuest Yoga & Surf Retreat you will acquire the basic surfing techniques in order to experience getting up on the board. Or if you are a seasoned surfer some of the best waves in the country will be at your service. The art and science of yoga asanas (postures/movement) and meditation will accompany and assist in the yoga of surfing. By the end of the week you will have recharged your spirit, rejuvenated your soul, and reconnected to the natural flow of life. All the while you will be experiencing Costa Rica at her finest and displayed in magnificence at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers. Enjoy a true EcoQuest Retreat Vacation.

The EcoQquest Yoga and  Retreat Includes 

• Optional Length Stays: Choose 7 Day / 6 Nights –or– 5 Days / 4 Nights
• Accommodations in a Jungle Treehouse or Studio House
• 3 Gourmet Vegetarian Meals Daily
• Daily Yoga Sessions with Lynda Carré
• 3 Surfing Excursions Every Other Day with Richard and Elijah Guy (3X for 6 Night Retreat; 2X for 4 Night Retreat)
• Time for Exploration, Relaxation, Reflection, and Creativity
  • Deepen your relationship with the full tapestry of sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and touches that Mother Earth provides through her waterfalls and rivers, jungle, gardens, orchards, and the creatures that thrive on and around The Sanctuary’s wildlife preserve or relax and restore in a canopied lounge bed at the Pool & Spa, sketching or journaling.
• Local excursion for lunch at  top-rated Playa de Los Artistas beach restaurant in Montezuma (Dry Season Only) 
• Costa Rica Taxes 13%.This is not an insignificant amount. Please keep this in mind when making comparisons to other Retreat Centers
• The option exists, weather permitting, for local excursions that are not included in the retreat.

Photo: Richard Guy and Elijah Guy, Surfing, Costa Rica

Your Guides

About Richard and Elijah Guy

The Sanctuary at Two Rivers is pleased to introduce your talented and fun surf instructors, Richard Guy and his son Elijah Guy. Richard has been living in Costa Rica for 20 years and has over 15 years experience as a surf instructor. Prior to that, growing up in Canada, he was an all-around athlete, accelerating as a competitive swimmer, becoming a lifeguard trained in CPR as well as open water rescue.

As a young adult, Richard traveled the world as a professional model. It was in 1990 on a short vacation between his work travels in Europe, Asia, and the US that he discovered the Jungle and the waves of Costa Rica and has been blessed to live and raise a family here on the Nicoya Peninsula ever since. Richard and his son Elijah take to the waves and surf together as their daily ritual.

Elijah has been surfing since he was 3 years old, now at 17 and 6'4", he was recently selected to represent Costa Rica at the 2012 DaKine ISA World Junior Games held in Panama and helped Costa Rica place 11th overall while individually placing 31st in the world for the under 18 competition.

We are very excited and fortunate to have two surfers of this high caliber sharing their gifts.

About Lynda Carré

Lynda Carré lives in residence at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers where she serves as guide, teacher, and director. Throughout Yoga and Surf week, morning and evening sessions will focus on physical and mental balance and practices that can awaken one’s ability to flow with integrity through life. Offerings may include energization exercises; deep-flow, yin, and restorative yoga practices; pranayama (breathwork) and mantra (sacred sound) – all with a special relationship to the surfing experience. She draws from ancient and modern mind/body/movement teachings and over 20 years of practicing and teaching privately and at nationally recognized teaching centers, studios, and spas. Sessions are appropriate for all levels of experience. Lynda has been a beach-baby from birth and comes even more alive when water is added. Learn more about Lynda Carré here.

This EcoQuest Yoga Retreat's Sample Day

What to Bring

REQUIRED:
Flashlight or Headlamp
River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking
Compact umbrella
Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner
Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious)
A small logbook and pen to log your ritual experiments
An open mind and be a willing participant in what really is your own process of transformation.
 

RECOMMENDED

Journal
Swimsuit
Beach Towel
Reading material
Yoga clothes, mat, and any props you use
Dance clothes
Camera
Binoculars
Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent
Sarong
Sun hat
Sunglasses

Helpful Information

Most questions are easily answered on the Sanctuary website and by clicking these links.
Homepage
Location
Getting Here
Staying Here
Accommodations
Wellness Services
Artistic Vegetarian & Vegan
Local Excursions
ARTchitecture
Press
Testimonials

Overview

Transform your mind and catalyze change for living a LIFE-inspired!  

Detox, Transform, Evolve embodies the vision of transformation.

This retreat is designed to take the adventurous yogi to a deeper level of self-awareness and is perfect for those who want to unblock all mental & physical barriers to live the best life ever! Throughout this week, we will embark on a transformative process of mind and body detoxification using a combination of dynamic poses, meditation, journaling and community for an experience of deep connection and awakening. Join us at Costa Rica’s premier 100% Off-The-Grid, Solar Powered, Gourmet Vegetarian Retreat Center where you will live and learn the lessons of one of the Earth’s only five "Blue Zones: places in the world where higher percentages of people enjoy remarkably long, full lives" according to author Dan Buettner. 

This EcoQuest Retreat Includes

• Three Delicious Gourmet Vegetarian Meals Daily
• 7 nights Double occupancy accommodations in Tropical Zen Modern Treehouse
• Two yoga classes per day: 1 detoxifying morning practice and evening slow flow.
• Daily meditation
• Night Pool Yoga with underwater LED lights
• Moonwalks led by Jacob Young
• Dance Party
• Fire Ceremony/Practice (ritual to remove blockages)
• Partner Yoga with Jacob Young and Silvia Mordini
• Restorative Yoga 
• Free Internet Access
• Safe tap water
• Excursions to Waterfalls and Pacific Ocean Sandy Beaches
• Time for Exploration and Relaxation
• Eco-Friendly Goodie Bags
• Costa Rican Taxes (13%) 

Register Now

Investment: $1825

Click here for Reservations: To make your reservation, go to book now page to place $500 deposit.

If you have questions, please email hello@alchemytours.com or call 872-228-9642 (2AT-YOGA)

By registering for a Retreat at The Sanctuary, you signify your acceptance of and obligation to our terms and conditions.

Click here to read our terms.

Your Guides

Yoga in paradise means we will awaken each morning and end each day with a yoga practice designed to bring awareness and balance. Come unplug in a modern Zen tree house where you have time to relax, read, journal, set mindful goals, rest and renew your entire sense of well-being in between morning yoga, pool yoga, restorative yoga and incredible vegetarian meals. In the afternoon, wander through the Jurassic jungle enjoying adjacent secluded waterfalls or walk 1000 yards to a glorious surf and swimming beach. In many ways, attending a yoga retreat is always a type of overall collaborative experience because it provides you an opportunity to share, have fun and connect with other like-minded people.

Furthermore, as your guides and life coaches with a combined twelve years experience organizing group travel adventures, we are 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential in a friendly, unpretentious, and supportive environment. Join us at this private 40-acre eco-estate exclusive for only 12 guests with minimal mosquitos, comfortable breezes that provides a magical place where you deepen your yoga practice, relax, refresh, detox your body, transform your mind and catalyze change for living a LIFE-inspired!

This trip embodies the vision of transformation.

In 7 days you will:

*Integrate Spirit and Nature as you enjoy exceptional yoga, hiking, eco-adventures to a waterfall, horseback riding, connecting with pristine beaches, organic food, and relaxing jungle spa treatments.

*Enjoy camaraderie as you yoga, play and meditate with a group dedicated to doing the same.

*Recharge, refresh and renew, leaving totally more inspired about your life!

Typical Daily Itinerary
7:30-8:00am Morning Meditation (optional)
8:00-9:30am Morning Practice with Detox Flow Yoga
9:30am Morning Meal
10:30am-2:00pm Exploration/Relaxation/Free Time
2:00pm MidDay Meal
2:30-5:00pm Exploration/Relaxation/Free Time
5:30-7:00pm Restorative Yoga, Moving Meditation, & dharma talks
7:30pm Evening Meal
9:00pm Om Out

Possible Local Excursions (Additional Cost)

• Spanish language class

• Snorkel and lunch on Tortuga Island

• Fly through the forest canopy on Zip lines

• and much more …

Availability of off-site local excursions may vary and are entirely dependent on weather conditions and access.

About Our Theme:

Throughout this week, we will embark on a transformative process of mind-body purification using a combination of dynamic asana, meditation, writing and community for an experience of deep connection and awakening.

Time on the mat gives us some space to figure out where we’re going in life. This will give us the clarity to KNOW where you want to go. This concept of an internal GPS is essential to yoga. It means the spiritual evolving in the direction of your most inspired life. The opportunity to achieve this is remarkable. 

Why? Because something happens while on a yoga retreat that breaks the bonds of ordinary awareness and expands the consciousness of each individual to a level that would otherwise would have taken months or years of ordinary living to attain. This acceleration of evolution is mystical, meaning that the explanation of the change is beyond logic and reason. The term from quantum physics, “quantum leap”, comes to mind. A quantum leap means "a phenomena where an electron orbiting the nucleus of an atom changes its position without having traversed the space between its old and new orbit and without taking any time to do so. As scientifically verifiable as this phenomena is, it is also on the order of a miracle, for science has no explanation how this effect happens." Join us August 11-18, 2012 for the magic, miracle and power of transformation!

Take to heart the words of Danna Faulds. She writes, “Let go of the ways you though life would unfold; the holding of plans or dreams or expectations — Let it go. Save your strength to swim with the tide. The choice to fight what is here before you now will only result in struggle, fear, and desperate attempts to flee from the very energy you long for. Let it all go and flow with the grace that washes through your days whether you receive it gently or with all your quills raised to defend against invaders.

Take this on faith: the mind may never find the explanations that it seeks, but you will move forward nonetheless. Let it all go and find the place of rest and peace, and certain transformation.

Overview

Join master yogini Leena Patel on a yoga and meditation retreat nestled in the jungle. Leena, a visionary in applying the art of skillful yoga and inner wisdom to facilitate profound physical and emotional healing, offers a unique and powerful opportunity to realize the Self as true healer.

During this retreat you will learn practical tools, techniques and postures to promote healthy bones and joints and gain a deep appreciation of how to bring alignment to the mind and the body, leading to radical transformation and radiant health.

Experience twice daily transformative yoga, relaxation, and rejuvenation while nourishing your body with three gourmet vegetarian meals a day at this all inclusive luxury modern eco-conscious retreat center, The Sanctuary at Two Rivers.

To reserve your space, please send your $500 deposit via paypal (e-check) to info@leenapatel.net
For payments by checques, please call (646) 543 8424.

By registering for a Retreat at The Sanctuary, you signify your acceptance of and obligation to our terms and conditions.

Click here to read our terms.

 A Sample Meal Schedule

Your Guide

Leena Patel
Leena was exposed to yoga at the age of 4 by her grandparents, her grandfather being a direct disciple of Mahatma Ghandi. She is the founder of Living Yoga Celebrating Life and also created Karuna Yoga – the Yoga of Personal Alignment, Inner Healing and Global Compassion – to nurture a long-term and non-nvasive approach to health that returns all to fluorishing at an optimum state.

Price: $1,875 per person, all double occupancy
All Costa Rica taxes (13%) at The Sanctuary are included. Price Includes accommodations, twice daily yoga and meditation sessions, three gourmet vegetarian meals daily, and all Costa Rica taxes (13%). The retreat is 7-Days, Saturday to Saturday, with a maximum of 14 guests on the private eco-estate. Accommodations are double occupancy shared in modern tropical zen guest treehouse. Massage therapy is available and additional. Airfare, transportation, and local excursions are not included.

To reserve your space, please send your $500 deposit via paypal (e-check) to info@leenapatel.net
For payments by checques, please call (646) 543 8424.

The balance must be received by April 1, 2012, all deposits re non refundable and non-transferable. Cancellations must be made by April 15. No refunds or cancellations after this date unless we can fill your space.

Have Questions About This Retreat?
Contact Leena Patel and her assistants directly: info@leenapatel.net or call (646) 543 8424

​Download pdf for more information

Overview

The Sanctuary EcoQuest Full Moon Yoga Retreat is the perfect retreat for the individual student, group of friends, or family members who are interested in relaxing in a peaceful environment, communing with Nature, and rejuvenating with a healthy diet and massage therapy sessions. Two yoga classes and three consciously prepared gourmet vegetarian or vegan meals outline your daily schedule. In between is ample time to enjoy walks in the gardens, swim in the pool, journal in the jungle, or plunge under waterfalls.

During this week’s yoga classes you will experience in the morning session a dynamic and invigorating flow yoga class and in the evening session you will enjoy restorative yoga or relaxation and stress relieving meditation; all of which is suitable for everyone. By the end of the week you will gain renewed clarity, increased vitality, expanded consciousness, and a sense of calmness; all assisting to influence your life in a positive direction.

A week at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers is suitable for those who are physically active, have a sense of adventure, and a joy of discovery. Personalized guidance is customized to benefit all levels of experience. While The Sanctuary at Two Rivers is very easy to get to you will feel both far away and at home here.

The Retreat Includes

• Optional Length Stays: Choose 7 Day / 6 Nights –or– 5 Days / 4 Nights
• Accommodations in a Jungle Treehouse or Studio House
• 3 Gourmet Vegetarian Meals Daily
• Daily Morning Session Deep Flow Yoga
• Time for Exploration, Relaxation, Reflection, and Creativity
  • Deepen your relationship with the full tapestry of sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and touches that Mother Earth provides through her waterfalls and rivers, jungle, gardens, orchards, and the creatures that thrive on and around The Sanctuary’s wildlife preserve or relax and restore in a canopied lounge bed at the Pool & Spa, sketching or journaling.
• Daily Evening Session (to include several of the following; group interest and weather permitting)
  - Evening Restorative / Yin Yoga
  - Evening Pool Swim Yoga
  - Partner Yoga
  - Seated Mindfulness Meditation
  - Guided Meditation
  - Moving Meditation
  - Moonlight Shadow Dance
  - Pranayama (Breathing) and Mantra
  - Ancient Ritual
• 13% Costa Rica Taxes. This is not an insignificant amount. Please keep this in mind when making comparisons to other Retreat Centers
• The option exists, weather permitting, for local excursions that are not included in the retreat.

Register Now

Select from Length of Stay and Accommodations Options Below.
Your purchase indicates that you accept all terms and conditions of purchase. Click here for Terms and Conditions.
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7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

Individual purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse with twin beds
If you are an individual coming solo who selects Double Occupancy, you may be sharing Deluxe Jungle TreeHouse Accommodations with someone of the same gender you do not know. The Deluxe Treehouses have two floors for ample room and privacy.
Individual with Double Occupancy $1400 (rate $1218 + tax $182)
Individual with Single Occupancy $2000 (rate $1740 + tax $260)

Dynamic Duo Deal purchase for 2 who will share a Deluxe Jungle Treehouse or Studio House in two twins or combined to form a king
One person completes PayPal registration payment for both parties. The purchase for 2 and discount will be shown at checkout.
Dynamic Duo Deal $2400 per Duo ($1218 each; rate $1060 + tax $158)

Ticos, ExPats, and Students purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse, Double Occupancy in twin bed
Please email us directly to book and receive the special rate at info@thesanctuarycostarica.com. Please include Tico-Expat Rate in the subject line. We will get back to you on availability and payment instructions. Students must email a scanned copy of valid student ID card and put Student Rate in the subject line. info@thesanctuarycostarica.com
Per Person Double Occupancy $900 ($783 base + tax $117)
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5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

Individual purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse with twin beds
If you are an individual coming solo who selects Double Occupancy, you may be sharing Deluxe Jungle TreeHouse Accommodations with someone of the same gender you do not know. The Deluxe Treehouses have two floors for ample room and privacy.
Individual with Double Occupancy $950 (rate $826 + tax $124)
Individual with Single Occupancy $1250 (rate $1087 + tax $163)

Dynamic Duo Deal purchase for 2 who will share a Deluxe Jungle Treehouse or Studio House in two twins or combined to form a king
One person completes PayPal registration payment for both parties. The purchase for 2 and discount will be shown at checkout.
Dynamic Duo Deal $1650 per Duo ($825 each; rate $718 + tax $107)

Ticos, ExPats, and Students purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse, Double Occupancy in twin bed
Please email us directly to book and receive the special rate at info@thesanctuarycostarica.com. Please include Tico-Expat Rate in the subject line. We will get back to you on availability and payment instructions. Students must email a scanned copy of valid student ID card and put Student Rate in the subject line. info@thesanctuarycostarica.com
Per Person Double Occupancy $600 ($522 base + tax $78) 

Your Guide

Lynda Carré will be your teacher and guide. Over the past 25 years she has studied and trained with several of the best Master Yoga Teachers. Lynda’s knowledge is vast and supportive for all levels of experience. She is well versed in many meditation approaches giving each student ample options to find which suits them best. Throughout this retreat Lynda will apply both ancient and modern transformational tools, processes, and practices to help deepen and expand your yoga and meditation practice. Click for more about Lynda.

This EcoQuest's Sample Day

What to Bring

REQUIRED:
Flashlight or Headlamp
River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking
Compact umbrella
Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner
Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious)

RECOMMENDED
Journal
Swimsuit
Beach Towel
Reading material
Yoga clothes, mat, and any props you use
Dance clothes
Camera
Binoculars
Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent
Sarong
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Photos or Meaningful Totems to place with your Full Moon intentions

Helpful Information

Most questions are easily answered on the Sanctuary website and by clicking here.
Homepage
Location
Getting Here
Staying Here
Accommodations
Wellness Services
Artistic Vegetarian & Vegan
Local Excursions
ARTchitecture
Testimonials

Gather for a week of music from the courageous and compassionate heart of the jungle with Jacqueline Fuentes and Lynda Carré. The dramatic, throbbing, colorful, and highly sound-textured “green season” at The Sanctuary is the perfect time to re-awaken and re-harmonize with the sacred voice that protects you, inspires you, guides you, fulfills you, evolves you. 

The Retreat Includes 
Activities will include sessions in sacred voice, sound meditation, mantra, movement, and ceremony. The week’s schedule flows with activities and mealtimes that are in harmony with nature and that also allow plenty of time to refresh in secluded waterfalls and rivers, breathe in clean air, dance, sing, take walking meditation pathways and trails, explore and hike, swim in rivers or waterfall pools or the beach, or write, sketch, journal, stargaze, or simply rest. The Sanctuary, a private eco-estate is exclusively for our group. Registration is limited to 14.

Pricing
Select from Length of Stay and Accommodations Options Below. Your purchase indicates that you accept all terms and conditions of purchase. Click here for TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
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7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

Individual purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse with twin beds
If you are an individual coming solo who selects Double Occupancy, you may be sharing Deluxe Jungle TreeHouse Accommodations with someone of the same gender you do not know. The Deluxe Treehouses have two floors for ample room and privacy. (arial regular 15pt black)
Individual with Double Occupancy $1400 (rate $1218 + tax $182 )   Individual with Single Occupancy  $2000 (rate $1740 + tax $260)
                        
Dynamic Duo Deal purchase for 2 who will share a Deluxe Jungle Treehouse or Studio House in two twins or combined to form a king
One person completes PayPal registration payment for both parties. The purchase for 2 and discount will be shown at checkout.
Dynamic Duo Deal  $2400 per Duo ($1218 each; rate $1060 + tax $158)                                                    

Ticos, ExPats, and Students purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse, Double Occupancy in twin bed
Please email us directly to book and receive the special rate at info@thesanctuarycostarica.com. Please include Tico-Expat Rate in the subject line.
We will get back to you on availability and payment instructions. Students must email a scanned copy of valid student ID card and put Student Rate in the subject line. Info@thesanctuarycostarica.com 
Per Person Double Occupancy  $1008 (rate $877 + tax $131 - must call to book) 

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5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS 

Individual purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse with Twin Beds 
If you are an individual coming solo who selects Double Occupancy, you may be sharing Deluxe Jungle TreeHouse Accommodations with someone of the same gender you do not know. The Deluxe Treehouses have two floors for ample room and privacy.          
Individual with Double Occupancy $950 (rate $826  + tax $124)     Individual with Single Occupancy   $1250  (rate $1087 + tax $163)

Dynamic Duo Deal purchase for 2 who will share a Deluxe Jungle Treehouse or Studio House in two twins or combined to form a kingOne person completes PayPal registration payment for both parties. The purchase for 2 and discount will be shown at checkout.
Dynamic Duo Deal  $1650 per Duo ($825 each; rate $718 + tax $107)                                                 

Ticos, ExPats, and Students purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse, Double Occupancy in twin bed
Please email us directly to book and receive the special rate at info@thesanctuarycostarica.com. Please include Tico-Expat Rate in the subject line.
We will get back to you on availability and payment instructions. Students must email a scanned copy of valid student ID card and put Student Rate in the subject line. Info@thesanctuarycostarica.com 
Per Person Double Occupancy  $777 (rate $676  + tax $101 - must call to book)
 

Register Now
Select from Length of Stay and Accommodations Options Below. Your purchase indicates that you accept all terms and conditions of purchase. Click here for TERMS AND CONDITIONS. 

Your Guides

Jacqueline Fuentes 
Jacqueline is a spiritual force with the ability to move people--through the beauty and power of music--to their deepest levels. As a singer songwriter her heart-sourced musical creations transmit her South American roots, containing colors and structures that come from classical music as well as a combination of folkloric, popular music, and music of Nature. She recently represented Chile in the project “Playing for Change,” an initiative backed by the United Nations in which musicians from all over the world shared a song containing messages of world unity.Earlier in her career, she toured internationally as singer and instrumentalist with the Ballet Folklorico Nacional. This March, 2012, Jacqueline was invited to share her gift of music at the prestigious World Music “Spirit Festival” in Indonesia. Also a dedicated sacred energy arts and yoga practitioner, Jacqueline has provided healing and transformative music for numerous yoga teachers’ classes, healing arts practitioners sessions, ecstatic dancing events, cause gatherings, and sacred ceremonies.
Jacqueline Fuentes

Lynda Carré
Lynda Carré lives in residence at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers. She serves as guide, teacher, anddirector.Lynda will be offering sound meditation practices that include OSHO’s sound meditation, mantras (sacred sound); deep-flow, yin, and restorative yoga practices; and pranayama (breathwork). She draws from over 20 years of practicing and teaching privately and at internationally recognized teaching centers, studios, and spas.
Learn more about Lynda Carré here.

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 This Ecoquest's Sample Day

What to Bring

REQUIRED:
Flashlight or Headlamp
River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking
Compact umbrella
Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner
Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious)

What’s Included

            • Morning Slow Flow yoga with Julie Carmen
            • Pranayama
            • Guided Meditation
            • Dream Interpretation Group Workshop with Julie Carmen
            • Night Pool Yoga with colored LED lights
            • 3 Gourmet Vegetarian Meals Daily
            • Double Occupancy Room in eco-estate treehouse
            • All Costa Rica taxes (13%) at The Sanctuary are included

The Sanctuary Rate Options for This Retreat

Standard Green Season Rate: $1,675 pp    

Special NYT 15% Discount Offer: $1,425 pp
save $250; "Like" us on Facebook, then register with a designated retreat before June 30, 2012.

Dynamic Duo Deal: $2,512.50 for 2 people
save $419 each; this rate is our best offer ever and equates to only $1256.25 each, when purchased before August 31, 2012. One person completes PayPal registration payment for both parties; while offer lasts.
 

Register Now:
'The Artist in You' Costa Rica Jungle Retreat at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers
with Julie Carmen, LMFT, ERYT-500
July 14 - 21, 2012

Individual Pricing:   Dynamic Duo Pricing: Select Your Retreat Date   July 14-21, 2012   Select Your Retreat Date   July 14-21, 2012

Unless otherwise indicated, all prices are per person (pp) and include all the same benefits and features. All are for shared double occupancy accommodations; two people to a Jungle Treehouse. If you are registering as an individual and know someone who is also coming, please let The Sanctuary know and it may be possible to house you together. If not, you will share the Jungle Treehouse with someone you have yet to meet as part of your journey. If you are coming as a couple, friends, family, take advantage of the Dynamic Duo Deal and save the greatest amount.

By registering for a Retreat at The Sanctuary, you signify your acceptance of and obligation to our terms and conditions.

Click here to read our terms.

This Retreat, What to Bring, Your Guides 

Includes: Daily Morning Yoga Slow Flow and Evening Pool Yoga or Restorative Yoga, Pranayama and Guided Meditation taught by Julie Carmen; all on-site activities such as moonwalk stargazing; all on-site meals and accommodations. 

The retreat is 7-Days, Saturday to Saturday, with a maximum of 12 guests with double occupancy shared in a modern 17ft high screened-wall, loft-style tropical zen guest treehouse and all Costa Rica taxes (13%). This private eco-estate is booked exclusively for our group. 

A Dream Interpretation Workshop led by Julie Carmen is included. 

About: Julie Carmen is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist www.juliehoffmantherapy.com  and a Certified Yoga Therapist www.juliecarmenyoga.com She comes from a life-long involvement in the arts, danced on Broadway and co-starred in dozens of Hollywood films for directors like John Cassavetes and Robert Redford. www.nowcasting.com/juliecarmen  for HTML only please visit: www.juliecarmenyoga.com/newsletter

Since 2001 she has taught at Exhale Center for Sacred Movement, Veronica's, Malibu Yoga, Passages Drug and Alcohol Residential Rehab Center and Monte Nido Eating Disorder Treatment Facilities. For the past eight years, Julie has been Suzanne Somers private yoga teacher and has created a Yoga For Hormones CD and Yoga Slow Flow DVD. 

"Julie Carmen turned me on to yoga...I love yoga because of Julie". --Suzanne Somers

"Julie is a teacher of teachers and a healer of healers". --Lynda Carre

Private Sessions: There will also be a confidential list for anyone who is interested in booking a private session with Julie. As an experienced psychotherapist, Julie often works with musicians, filmmakers, composers, performers and authors dealing with the incorporation of one's dream material into the creative process. She is a highly sensitive trauma therapist and specializes in catalyzing release of damaging memories. The charge for these sessions are $100./hour 

CE Hours:  California Marriage/Family Therapists and Clinical Social Workers may request certification for 20 BBS continued education hours. Members of Yoga Alliance and International Association of Yoga Therapists can request certification for 30 YA continued education hours. 

Excursions:  Possible options for independent EXCURSIONS if you are eager to explore beyond our Sanctuary on your own: zip lines, horseback riding; snorkeling on Tortuga Island; local trips to the Artists’ Compound, Organica and Café des Artistes; Hike in the first Costa Rican Nature Preserve (all subject to weather conditions). A sign-up list will be posted each evening for these adventures. We're happy to advise about off-site trips but you'll be on your own in Costa Rica's paradise. 

All payments are transferrable but not refundable. We highly recommend that everyone purchase their own Travel Insurance.

Optional Wellness Services & Excursions

Wellness Services

The local region attracts gifted healers and therapists. They accept both dollars and colones for their services. There will be sign-up sheets upon arrival for your convenience. Wellness Services are provided in the Pool & Spa therapy rooms.

            • Individual Psychotherapy

            • Couples Psychotherapy

            • Individualized Yoga Therapy Assessment and Treatment Plan

            • Healing Massage with local Costa Rican hearler

            • Spot Massage with local Costa Rican healer

            • Energetic Facial with local Costa Rican aesthetician

            • Reflexology

            • Cupping

Session times vary per treatment.

Typical service prices are: 
Psychotherapy $100/hour  
Individualized Yoga Therapy $100./hour 
$15 for a 15-minute Spot Massage  
$60 for a 60-minute Relaxation Massage  
$75 for a 75-minute Healing Massage  
$90 for an Energetic Facial  
$30-$60 for 15-minute or 30-minute Reflexology Sessions 
Cupping rates are determined by treatment. 

*prices will vary by practitioner

Local Excursions

Beach Excursion - a walk down the river leads you to a secluded and sandy beach for day trips and adventures

Cabo Blanca Nature Reserve - a bus ticket and $10US will get you into one of the most spectacular nature reserves available.  Plan to spend most all of your day exploring.

Surfing - boards, based on experience, can be rented by the day or the week for your enjoyment.  Budget approximately $10-$12US a day per rental.

Waterfall Canopy Zip Lining - see what the birds and monkeys see!  A taxi ride and approximately $45US gets you into the canopy.  Plan to spend about 4 hours. Depending on weather, this may only be an option during the dry season.

Horseback Riding - enjoy the beach by horseback!  Budget a minimum of 4hrs for the there-and-back-again, a taxi ride and about $45US for the ride.  Depending on weather, this may only be an option during the dry season.

Trips to Town - for dining, shopping or dancing!  Approximately $15US each way by taxi; 4-5 per taxi can share cost.

What’s Not Included

            • Private Wellness Sessions with Healers and Therapists 
            • Airfare to San Jose &  
            • Transfer to The Sanctuary 
            • Optional excursions 
            • Alcohol or items of a personal nature/souvenirs 
            • Travel insurance (recommended) 
            • Gratuities

What to Bring

            • Flashlight 
            • Headlamp (Required) 
            • Sturdy river walking water shoes  (Required: Teva, Solomon, Keene) 
            • Compact umbrella (Required) 
            • Flip flops or sandals 
            • Bio-friendly personal care soap/shampoo/lotions 
            • Journal 
            • Swimsuit 
            • Towel 
            • Reading material 
            • Yoga clothes, mat, and any props you use 
            • Camera 
            • Binoculars 
            • Sunscreen 
            • Bug repellent 
            • Sarong 
            • Sun hat 
            • Sunglasses 
            • Water bottle

Testimonial 
"Julie Carmen turned me on to yoga. She made it make sense to me...I responded with anticipation and enthusiasm. In my years with Julie, my body has changed. The fat that once was impossible to get rid of has melted away and it seemed effortless. She never pushes, instead forces me to understand that this is not a competition, but a slow dance one learns with oneself. I love yoga because of Julie and I know it is something I will still be doing when I am 90 years young..."        Suzanne Somers

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This is a week long journey to reclaim and evolve your body/mind/spirit through world dance, yoga, and movement meditation at Costa Rica’s Only 100% Off-The-Grid, Solar Powered and Gourmet Vegetarian Retreat Center. The Sanctuary’s Yoga Pagoda and Salon features a remarkable 1200 sqft teak floor and 25ft vaulted ceiling with an open air expansiveness. The Sanctuary, a private eco-estate is available exclusively for our group. Registration is limited to 12.

This Retreat Includes

(Our schedule is subject to flow)

• Three Delicious Gourmet Vegetarian Meals Daily
• Vinyasa Bhakti Deep Flow Yoga
• Movement Meditation
• Pranayama (Breathing Practices)
• World Dance Classes
• Freeform Movement Classes
• Shadow Dance Party
• Fire Ceremony
• Night Pool Yoga
• Excursions to Waterfalls and Pacific Ocean Sandy Beaches
• Time for Exploration/Relaxation/Creativity

The Sanctuary Rate Options for This Retreat

Standard Green Season Rate: $1,675 pp    

Special NYT 15% Discount Offer: $1,425 pp
save $250; "Like" us on Facebook, then register with a designated retreat before June 30, 2012.

Dynamic Duo Deal: $2,512.50 for 2 people
save $419 each; this rate is our best offer ever and equates to only $1256.25 each, when purchased before August 31, 2012. One person completes PayPal registration payment for both parties; while offer lasts.
 

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The Two Rivers~~Dance and Yoga: 7-Days of World Dance, Yoga, and Moving Meditation with Jaycee Gossett and Lynda Carré
July 7, 2012 - July 14, 2012

Select Your Retreat Date   July 7 to 14, 2012

Select Your Preferred Date   July 7 to 14, 2012

Unless otherwise indicated, all prices are per person (pp) and include all the same benefits and features. All are for shared double occupancy accommodations; two people to a Jungle Treehouse. If you are registering as an individual and know someone who is also coming, please let The Sanctuary know and it may be possible to house you together. If not, you will share the Jungle Treehouse with someone you have yet to meet as part of your journey. If you are coming as a couple, friends, family, take advantage of the Dynamic Duo Deal and save the greatest amount.

By registering for a Retreat at The Sanctuary, you signify your acceptance of and obligation to our terms and conditions.

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This Retreat, What to Bring, Your Guides 

Jaycee Gossett together with Lynda Carré are offering an experiential week of moving in harmony with Mother Nature through the rhythms of the day with activities that include yoga, world-dance, movement, meditation, creativity, ceremony, and community. Exercises and practices from both ancient and modern traditions will be taught. These are keys to reawakening, reactivating, and cultivating a deeper and more joyful connection with the senses; the five elements: space, air, fire, water, earth; and ultimately your truest, most authentic and joyful self. 

The week’s schedule flows with activities and mealtimes that are in harmony with nature and also allow plenty of time to refresh in secluded waterfalls and rivers, breathe in clean air, dance, sing, take walking meditation pathways and trails, explore and hike, swim in rivers or waterfall pools or the beach, or write, sketch, journal, or simply rest in canopied pool lounge chairs while waiting for a therapeutic massage.

A Sample Day  

What to Bring
Flashlight
Headlamp (Required!)
Sturdy river walking shoes (Required! Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Moccasins or leather-based shoes for tracking
Flip flops or sandals
Compact umbrella (Required!)
Journal
Swim suits
Towel
Reading material
Yoga clothes, mat, and any props you use
Dance clothes
Ipod (if you have one)
Camera
Binoculars
Sunscreen
Bug repellent
Sarong
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Water bottle
Item for the altar

About Jaycee Gossett and Lynda Carré

Jaycee Gossett

Jaycee Gossett came into the world dancing; A World Semi-Finalist in International Latin pro/am ballroom dance, Jaycee left the competition aspect behind and embarked on a journey to dance the world.

Searching for the authentic essence of dance, her studies and travels have danced her through North America, South America, Asia, Europe, Africa, Caribbean and the South Pacific. 

Her studies include teacher trainings in Yoga and Yoga-Trance dance with Shiva Rea and Alison Sinatra. African, Latin, Belly Dance, Indian, Flamenco, Samba, S-Factor, Hoop-Dance, classic partner dances and Gabrielle Roth’s 5 Rhythms practice.  She continues to study and teach dance all over the world, bringing indigenous flavor and total free self-expression into her classes. Jaycee’s mission premiered on Travel channel in 2011. Her show, “Dance The World”, follows Jaycee to Brazil as she gets to the heart and soul of Brazilian dance and culture.
www.facebook.com/JayceeGossettDance
www.JayceeGossett.com
Twitter@JayceeGossett

Lynda Carré
Lynda Carré lives in residence at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers. She serves as guide, teacher, and director She exemplifies and teaches wisdom techniques that include OSHO’s dynamic moving meditation; chi kung and energization exercises; deep-flow, yin, and restorative yoga practices; pranayama (breathwork) and mantra (sacred sound). She draws from over 20 years of practicing and teaching privately and at internationally recognized teaching centers, studios, and spas.
Learn more about Lynda Carré here
www.anandart.com

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Overview

The Sanctuary EcoQuest Full Moon Yoga Retreat is the perfect retreat for the individual student, group of friends, or family members who are interested in relaxing in a peaceful environment, communing with Nature, and rejuvenating with a healthy diet and massage therapy sessions. Two yoga classes and three consciously prepared gourmet vegetarian or vegan meals outline your daily schedule. In between is ample time to enjoy walks in the gardens, swim in the pool, journal in the jungle, or plunge under waterfalls.

During this week’s yoga classes you will experience in the morning session a dynamic and invigorating flow yoga class and in the evening session you will enjoy restorative yoga or relaxation and stress relieving meditation; all of which is suitable for everyone. By the end of the week you will gain renewed clarity, increased vitality, expanded consciousness, and a sense of calmness; all assisting to influence your life in a positive direction.

A week at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers is suitable for those who are physically active, have a sense of adventure, and a joy of discovery. Personalized guidance is customized to benefit all levels of experience. While The Sanctuary at Two Rivers is very easy to get to you will feel both far away and at home here.

The Retreat Includes

• Optional Length Stays: Choose 7 Day / 6 Nights –or– 5 Days / 4 Nights
• Accommodations in a Jungle Treehouse or Studio House
• 3 Gourmet Vegetarian Meals Daily
• Local excursion for lunch at top-rated Playa de Los Artistes beach restaurant in Montezuma
• Daily Morning Session Deep Flow Yoga
• Time for Exploration, Relaxation, Reflection, and Creativity
  - Deepen your relationship with the full tapestry of sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and touches that Mother Earth
  provides through her waterfalls and rivers, jungle, gardens, orchards, and the creatures that thrive on and around
  The Sanctuary’s wildlife preserve or relax and restore in a canopied lounge bed at the Pool & Spa, sketching
  or journaling.
• Daily Evening Session (to include several of the following; group interest and weather permitting)
  - Evening Restorative / Yin Yoga
  - Evening Pool Swim Yoga
  - Partner Yoga
  - Seated Mindfulness Meditation
  - Guided Meditation
  - Moving Meditation
  - Moonlight Shadow Dance
  - Pranayama (Breathing) and Mantra
  - Ancient Ritual
• 13% Costa Rica Taxes. This is not an insignificant amount. Please keep this in mind when making comparisons to  other Retreat Centers
• The option exists, weather permitting, for local excursions that are not included in the retreat.

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Select from Length of Stay and Accommodations Options Below. Your purchase indicates that you accept all terms and conditions of purchase. Click here for TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
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7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

Individual purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse with twin beds
If you are an individual coming solo who selects Double Occupancy, you may be sharing Deluxe Jungle TreeHouse Accommodations with someone of the same gender you do not know. The Deluxe Treehouses have two floors for ample room and privacy. (arial regular 15pt black)
Individual with Double Occupancy $1400 (rate $1218 + tax $182 )
Individual with Single Occupancy $2000 (rate $1740 + tax $260)

Dynamic Duo Deal purchase for 2 who will share a Deluxe Jungle Treehouse or Studio House in two twins or combined to form a king
One person completes PayPal registration payment for both parties. The purchase for 2 and discount will be shown at checkout.
Dynamic Duo Deal $2400 per Duo ($1218 each; rate $1060 + tax $158)

Ticos, ExPats, and Students purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse, Double Occupancy in twin bed
Please email us directly to book and receive the special rate at info@thesanctuarycostarica.com. Please include Tico-Expat Rate in the subject line.
We will get back to you on availability and payment instructions. Students must email a scanned copy of valid student ID card and put Student Rate in the subject line. info@thesanctuarycostarica.com
Per Person Double Occupancy $1008 (rate $877 + tax $131)
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5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

Individual purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse with twin beds
If you are an individual coming solo who selects Double Occupancy, you may be sharing Deluxe Jungle TreeHouse Accommodations with someone of the same gender you do not know. The Deluxe Treehouses have two floors for ample room and privacy.
Individual with Double Occupancy $950 (rate $826 + tax $124)
Individual with Single Occupancy $1250 (rate $1087 + tax $163)

Dynamic Duo Deal purchase for 2 who will share a Deluxe Jungle Treehouse or Studio House in two twins or combined to form a king
One person completes PayPal registration payment for both parties. The purchase for 2 and discount will be shown at checkout.
Dynamic Duo Deal $1650 per Duo ($825 each; rate $718 + tax $107)

Ticos, ExPats, and Students purchase for Deluxe Jungle Treehouse, Double Occupancy in twin bed
Please email us directly to book and receive the special rate at info@thesanctuarycostarica.com. Please include Tico-Expat Rate in the subject line.
We will get back to you on availability and payment instructions. Students must email a scanned copy of valid student ID card and put Student Rate in the subject line. info@thesanctuarycostarica.com
Per Person Double Occupancy $777 (rate $676 + tax $101)

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Select Your Option

Individual/7 day/Double Occupancy$1,400.00 USDIndividual/7 day/Single Occupancy$2,000.00 USDDynamic Duo/7 day$2,400.00 USDIndividual/5 day/Double Occupancy$950.00 USDIndividual/5 day/Single Occupancy$1,250.00 USDDynamic Duo/5 day$1,650.00 USD

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Your Guide

Lynda Carré will be your teacher and guide. Over the past 25 years she has studied and trained with several of the best Master Yoga Teachers. Lynda’s knowledge is vast and supportive for all levels of experience. She is well versed in many meditation approaches giving each student ample options to find which suits them best. Throughout this retreat Lynda will apply both ancient and modern transformational tools, processes, and practices to help deepen and expand your yoga and meditation practice. Click for more about Lynda.

This Ecoquest's Sample Day

What to Bring

REQUIRED:
Flashlight or Headlamp
River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking
Compact umbrella
Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner
Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious)

RECOMMENDED
Journal
Swimsuit
Beach Towel
Reading material
Yoga clothes, mat, and any props you use
Dance clothes
Camera
Binoculars
Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent
Sarong
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Photos or Meaningful Totems to place with your Full Moon intentions

Helpful Information

Most questions are easily answered by clicking on these links:
Contact & Location
Getting Here
Staying Here
Accommodations & Photos
Wellness Services
Gourmet Vegetarian
Local Community & Excursions
The Sanctuary Environmental Design

Practice Living a Blissful Life for 7-Days in the Jungle, Sand, and Sun

Leave the hustle and bustle behind as you journey into a jungle paradise fueled 100% by solar power. Sleep in a modern tree house, rise with the sounds of howler monkeys and completely unplug. Perched above the Pacific, this location is unique in its geography with cool refreshing ocean breezes and amazing views. Swim in the rivers, play in the waterfall and enjoy an unspoiled Costa Rica.

What’s Included

• Twice Daily Vinyasa Yoga with Mary Beth
• Pranayama
• Meditation
• 3 Gourmet Vegetarian Meals Daily
• Accommodations in eco jungle treehouses
• All Costa Rica taxes (13%) at The Sanctuary are included
   

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Retreat Price starts at $1,775 per person for
Live Blissed Retreat with Mary Beth LaRue
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Questions? jen@thetravelyogi.com

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Mary Beth works to guide her students into a space of joy, mindfulness and compassion. Forever a student of yoga and of life, MB's mission is to inspire and elevate others to live their best life and to fully inhabit, enjoy, and heal their bodies through asana, meditation, and pranayama. Expect classes with thoughtful, creative flow incorporates both yin and yang to energize the body and balance the mind, sometimes backed by a soundtrack of beats to get you moving and bliss you out.

What better place to practice living a blissful life than in the jungles, sand and sun of Costa Rica? Join Mary Beth for twice a day yoga sessions including pranayama and meditation centered around a more JOYFUL you.

Itinerary
Schedules are listed as a guideline of daily yoga and dining schedule.  During the Green Season yogis are asked to be flexible with optional excursions and off-property adventure scheduling.

What better place to practice living a blissful life than in the jungles, sand and sun of Costa Rica? Join Mary Beth for twice a day yoga sessions including pranayama and meditation centered around a more JOYFUL you.

7:00am - Sunrise Tea & Toast

7:45-9:00am - Wake Up Slow Morning Yoga

9:00am - Morning Meal

2:00pm - Mid-day Meal

5:00-6:30pm - Strong Flow Evening Yoga

7:30pm - Light Evening Meal

Optional Wellness Services & Excursions

Wellness Services
The local region attracts gifted healers and therapists. They accept both dollars and colones for their services. There will be sign-up sheets upon arrival for your convenience. Wellness Services are provided in the Pool & Spa therapy rooms.

• Relaxation Massage
• Healing Massage

• Spot Massage
• Energetic Facial

• Reflexology

• Cupping

Session times vary per treatment.

Typical service prices are:


$15 for a 15-minute Spot Massage

$60 for a 60-minute Relaxation Massage

$75 for a 75-minute Healing Massage

$90 for an Energetic Facial

$30-$60 for 15-minute or 30-minute Reflexology Sessions
Cupping rates are determined by treatment. 
*prices will vary by practitioner

Local Excursions

Beach Excursion - a walk down the river leads you to a secluded and sandy beach for day trips and adventures

Cabo Blanca Nature Reserve - a bus ticket and $10US will get you into one of the most spectacular nature reserves available.  Plan to spend most all of your day exploring.

Surfing - boards, based on experience, can be rented by the day or the week for your enjoyment.  Budget approximately $10-$12US a day per rental.

Waterfall Canopy Zip Lining - see what the birds and monkeys see!  A taxi ride and approximately $45US gets you into the canopy.  Plan to spend about 4 hours and generally only during the dry season.

Horseback Riding - enjoy the beach by horseback!  Budget a minimum of 4hrs for the there-and-back-again, a taxi ride and about $45US for the ride.  Depending on weather, this may only be an option during the dry season.

Trips to Town - for dining, shopping or dancing!  Approximately $15US each way by taxi; 4-5 per taxi can share cost.

What’s Not Included

• Airfare to San Jose & Tambor
• Transfer to The Sanctuary
• Optional excursions
• Alcohol or items of a personal nature/souvenirs
• Travel insurance (recommended)
• Gratuities

What to Bring

• Flashlight
• Headlamp (Required)
• Sturdy river walking water shoes  (Required: Teva, Solomon, Keene)
• Compact umbrella (Required)
• Flip flops or sandals
• Bio-friendly personal care soap/shampoo/lotions
• Journal
• Swimsuit
• Towel
• Reading material
• Yoga clothes, mat, and any props you use
• Camera
• Binoculars
• Sunscreen
• Bug repellent
• Sarong
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Water bottle

Retreat Price starts at $1,775 per person for
Live Blissed Retreat with Mary Beth LaRue
Register and get more information for Live Blissed Retreat with Mary Beth LaRue

Questions? jen@thetravelyogi.com

Our latest addition to The Sanctuary EcoQuest Portfolio, The Sanctuary EcoQuest New Moon 7-Night Retreat: The Art and Science of Ritual. Using the assistance of New Moon energy, this week is an immersion into the esoteric side of yoga yet accessible to all levels of experience.

The ancient sages and seers engaged, explored, and experimented in a secluded natural environment with nothing other than the basic essentials in their “eco-lab”, their human body and mind. Through engaging in the same processes of our spiritual ancestors, the week flows in alignment with the Tantric Sciences of Hatha Yoga, Ayurveda, and Jyotish (Vedic Astrology). These Living Wisdoms help us connect to our integral relationship within the microcosm-macrocosm paradigm and were all used to aide and assist the process of ritual.  

In the ritual’s depth one will find its simplicity, and through its simplicity further depths will be experienced. The subjective objective being to sharpen one’s insight, deepen one’s intuition, and expand one’s imagination. The proper development and refinement of these three supra-faculties is essential for the unfoldment called Awakening.  On this retreat participants will explore various ways of accomplishing this, one unique way being through the Dhuni Ritual.

What’s Included

• One Daily Yoga/Pranayama/Meditation Session
• One Nightly Ancient Ritual Practice (Dhuni, Puja or Passive Meditation)      
• Three Delicious Gourmet Vegetarian Meals Daily
• Excursions to Waterfalls or Pacific Ocean Beaches
• Time for Exploration/Relaxation/Reflection/Creativity
• Costa Rica Taxes 13%

The Sanctuary Rate Options for This Retreat

Standard Rate: Green Season: $1,675 pp; Dry Season: $1,800 pp

Special NYT 15% Discount: Green Season: $1,425 pp; Dry Season: $1,530 pp
save $250; "Like" us on Facebook, then register for a designated retreat by June 30, 2012.

Dynamic Duo Deal for 2 people: Green Season: $2,512.50; Dry Season: $2,700
save up to $450 each; this rate is our best offer ever and equates to only $1256.25 each for Green Season or $1,350 for Dry Season, when purchased by August 31, 2012. One person completes PayPal registration payment for both parties; while offer lasts.
 

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The Sanctuary EcoQuest New Moon Retreat: The Art and Science of Ritual 
A 7-Night Immersion into Esoteric Yoga
with Naganath and Lynda Carré

Green Season (Sold Out)
Dry Season     Individual Price: Select Your Retreat Date   Dec. 8-15 (New Moon)Jan 5-12, 2013 (New Moon)   Dynamic Duo Deal: Select Your Retreat Date   Dec. 8-15 (New Moon)Jan 5-12, 2013 (New Moon) Unless otherwise indicated, all prices are per person (pp) and include all the same benefits and features. All are for shared double occupancy accommodations; two people to a Jungle Treehouse. If you are registering as an individual and know someone who is also coming, please let The Sanctuary know and it may be possible to house you together. If not, you will share the Jungle Treehouse with someone you have yet to meet as part of your journey. If you are coming as a couple, friends, family, take advantage of the Dynamic Duo Deal and save the greatest amount.   By registering for a Retreat at The Sanctuary, you signify your acceptance of and obligation to our terms and conditions. Click here to read our terms.   This Retreat, What to Bring, Your Guides Dr. Robert Svoboda provided us this quote on the importance of ritual in one's sadhana or life: Any ritual provides us with a sense of security and stability in life, and worship rituals assist us to connect with the foundations of life itself. Ritual facilitates our connection to the infinite by projecting meaning onto an existence that can sometimes seem random, chaotic or insignificant. Properly employed, ritual can provide a structure and a discipline that can optimize and accelerate our sadhana.   About Nagaloka Dhuni and The Chakra Raja: Naganath (Jeff Gossett) The Sanctuary at Two Rivers is the host of Nagaloka Dhuni. It is a sacred space which serves a specific purpose within the context of a specific intention and procedure. *The Dhuni is not a simple campfire. It is viewed by the Nath as a living deity. It is emblematic as the womb of the Earth Goddess from which all manifestation was generated, sustained, and destroyed. The history of the Nath Dhuni can be traced  back into antiquity but the process lives on here in the jungle. One need not be an initiated Nath to enjoy and benefit from the ritual. Although each individual who enters the dhuni is working with their own shakti within their own bodily instrument, the collective whole needs to be on a similar playing field with a certain intention in order for the group process to be effective and successful. It is the Chakra Raja, or Circle Leader, whose focus (in part) is to make sure this is the case. *Naths are aware that it is the intention and attitude of the individual which is an all important element in the transformation of their personal perceptions. With this awareness, it is the intention, attitude, and will of the Natha which transforms a pit in the ground into a living embodiment of the Earth Goddess or Dhuni Divine. This sacred site then becomes the focal point for individual and group transformations of Awakening and Worship. So all this being said, the Chakra Raja is one who not only has been initiated into the dhuni rite in an unbroken lineage, but also is the one to activate the potential of the portal and lead the journey with mantra being the fuel. He initiates the start and end times, selects the mantras, sets the pronunciation, the sequencing, the tonality, and the rhythm. These mantras have been tried, tested, and activated for many centuries - an important factor that often gets overlooked. About Naganath Chakra Raja Naganath’s devotion and earnestness over the past 20 years has allowed him to experience the fruits of the Tao, Zen, various Buddhist sects, Dzogchen, Hinduism, and eventually finding a strong karmic resonance in Ancient Tantra, being initiated by Shri Kapilnath into the International Nath Order, a modern Nath sect established by Shri Gurudev Mahendranath with its roots in the Adi-Nath Sampradaya and Uttara Kaula Sampradayas of which Shri Mahendranath was holder of parampara and Guru. The Guru tradition and initiation of the International Nath Order   (www.nathorder.org/wiki/International_Nath_Order) includes wisdom teachings from Hindu, Soto Zen and Taoist sources plus practices rediscovered by the science and yoga of meditation and contemplation. One special feature of the Nath pattern is that of the Dhuni Ritual. *Although many cultures have sustained a tradition of fire worship, it remains a unique feature of the Naths that it was the site or dwelling place (dhuni) of the Holy Fire which was considered sacred. The ancient but graphic iconography of such a scene is simple. The cleft in the earth (dhuni) represents the womb of the Mother Goddess. This was the Holy Ground upon which the Nath way of life was brought into being, transformed, and regenerated. *All italics are from the Awakening the Dhuni article by Shri Kapilnath Prior to venturing into the jungle to begin a seven year journey co-creating The Sanctuary at Two Rivers and expanding on his sadhana, Naga (Jeff) was a manager at Sacred Movement Center for Yoga and Healing (now Exhale) in Venice, California which, at that time, housed Master Teachers: Shiva Rea, Erich Schiffmann, Rod Stryker, Saul David Raye, Mark Whitwell, and Max Strom. During this time he completed over 700 hours of yoga teacher training with teachers such as Shiva Rea (her Advanced Teacher Training Program), Rod Stryker, and teachers from The Bihar School of Yoga. Naga also studied Ayurveda at The Ayurvedic Academy held at Bastyr University in Washington and has extensive studies in Jyotish (Vedic Astrology) with the aid of his close friend and mentor in various occult sciences, Dr. Robert Svoboda. See what Master Teachers Shiva Rea and Erich Schiffmann have to say about Naganath (Jeff Gossett) The following testimonials are from two yogis who experienced a Dhuni Ritual: “...The time I spent in the dhuni of chakra raja Naganath, at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers in Costa Rica, was as sacred and connected to spirit as anything I've ever experienced.  The depth of lineage connection, the breadth of ancient wisdom and the powerful transmission conferred in his ceremonies remains with me to this day. Naganath's work is both a gift and a blessing for all blessed to be in his presence."  ~ Ryan Seaman, Venice CA “Being at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers and sharing several dhuni empowerments with Naganath was incredibly potent, inspired a deeper attunement to the healing energies of the jungle lands surrounding us and invoked a profound resonance to the universal elemental energies in a way that still lives through me. It was a rite of passage for which I continue to be grateful for.” ~Terra Gold, D.O.M. (FL), L.Ac., CYT, E-RYT, Santa Monica, CA Acupuncturist, Clinical Nutritionist and Yoga Therapist, Co-Director, Loyola Marymount University's "Yoga and The Healing Sciences" Teacher Training Program Schedule for New Moon Week Retreat This retreat week is appropriate for all levels of experience from beginner through advanced. Our schedule is subject to change in harmony with Mother Nature and The Celestials. Plunging under the wave of the New Moon's energy for deeper exploration, along with the support from your retreat intention, participants will engage into ancient transformational processes and practices (rituals) throughout the week in order to Dive into, Discern, and Develop one’s higher consciousness. After the week’s end the earnest student will be able to work extensively with the mantras in one’s own ritualistic format and extend ritual into every corner of her/his round universe. This retreat being an EcoQuest; participants, whom we affectionately call EcoQuesters, will experience an inward and outward journey infused by Mother Nature at her most sublime and versatile. Each day EcoQuesters will join The Director of The Sanctuary, Lynda Carré, at 7:00 am in the expansive and open Yoga Pagoda where she will guide you through specific Yogic Practices to activate and circulate prana through the use of asanas and pranayama. This is part of, and essential preparation for, ritual work and is open to all levels of experience. Between the nutritious Morning Meal at 9:00 am and the largest meal of the day at 2:00 pm, there is ample time to deepen a relationship with the full tapestry of sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and touches that Mama Gaia provides through her waterfalls and rivers, jungle, gardens, orchards, and the creatures that thrive on and around The Sanctuary’s wildlife preserve. While it is recommended that EcoQuesters relax and restore in a canopied lounge bed at The Pool & Spa, sketching or journaling while awaiting a therapeutic massage, the option exists, weather permitting, for local area excursions. Enjoy hiking though Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve; surfing, snorkeling, or beach-combing; flying through the forest canopy on zip lines; horseback riding on the beach to secluded waterfalls; or shopping in a picturesque Costa Rican beach town where artisans line the streets. Each night begins around 6:00 pm twilight when we will start our ancient rituals link to http://www.facebook.com/NagalokaDhuni or meditation practices and where we will work toward the infinite refinement of consciousness. After the ceremony we will convene at the dining table to enjoy prasad and a light supper. This EcoQuest’s Sample Day  7:00-8:30am 9:00am 9:30am-2:00pm 2:00pm 2:30-5:00pm 5:00-5:30pm 5:30-6:00pm 6:00-8:00pm 8:30pm 9:30pm   Morning Practice: Asana, Pranayama, Meditation Morning Meal Exploration/Relaxation/Creativity Time MidDay Meal (Largest Meal of Day) Exploration/Relaxation/Creativity Time Ritual Preparation Discussion Evening Practice: Ancient Ritual Light Evening Meal Om Out   Required Reading Awakening the Nath Dhuni, “Tantric Guidelines for Perfect Pyromania” by Shri Kapilnath Required to Bring A small logbook and pen to log your ritual experiments An open mind and be a willing participant in what really is your own process of transformation. Strongly Suggested Items to Bring Any scented offerings to offer into the dhuni’s fire (dried herbs, oils, ghees) Any musical instrument, no matter size or type, to play during the rituals Festive light weight clothing to adorn yourself with during the rituals (sarong, etc) Jewelry, kum-kum powder, festive make-up, essential oils, elixirs, special woods, etc., are used as wonderful condiments to excite the ritual Prasad, a sweet offering to the celestial hosts of the ceremony, which will be eaten afterwards by the participants (i.e. chocolate, fruit, candy) Must Haves for an EcoQuest Flashlight or Headlamp (Required) River-walking shoes with good drainage (Required: Teva, Merrill, Solomon, Keene) Compact umbrella (Required) Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking Swimsuit Beach Towel Reading material Yoga clothes, yoga mat, and any props you may need Camera Binoculars Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellant Sun-hat Sunglasses Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious) Bring your unique mind/body/spirit “eco-lab” and join us in the jungle for The Art and Science of Ritual week-long immersion through ancient transformational processes and practices. Limited to 14 EcoQuesters. Click here for terms or to book other available retreats

Yoga in the jungle surrounded by flowing rivers and waterfalls transitions into surfing the warm waves of the Pacific Ocean. In the morning, experience yoga postures choreographed to assist in the process of learning to surf. In the early evening, enjoy restorative postures coupled with meditation techniques to maintain equanimity and balance whether on the wave in the ocean or the wave we call Life.

What's Included 
• 7 Nights Stay in a Loft-Style Jungle Treehouse, Double Occupancy 
• 3 Gourmet Vegetarian Meals Daily 
• 3 Surfing Excursions Every Other Day with Richard and Elijah Guy 
• Daily Yoga and/or Meditation Sessions with Lynda 
• 13% Costa Rica Taxes 

The Sanctuary Rate Options for This Retreat

Standard Green Season Rate: $1,675 pp    

Special NYT 15% Discount Offer: $1,425 pp
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Dynamic Duo Deal: $2,512.50 for 2 people
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The Sanctuary EcoQuest Retreat Week:
Yoga and Surf from Jungle to Sea
with Richard and Elijah Guy and Lynda Carré
June 9 - 16, 2012

Individual Price   Dynamic Duo Deal Select Your Retreat Date:   June 9-16August 18-25November 3-10   Select Your Retreat Date:   June 9-16August 18-25November 3-10

Unless otherwise indicated, all prices are per person (pp) and include all the same benefits and features. All are for shared double occupancy accommodations; two people to a Jungle Treehouse. If you are registering as an individual and know someone who is also coming, please let The Sanctuary know and it may be possible to house you together. After registration, contact us at info@thesanctuarycostarica.com. If not, you will share the Jungle Treehouse with someone of the same gender you have yet to meet as part of your journey. If you are coming as a couple, friends, family, take advantage of the Dynamic Duo Deal and save the greatest amount. 

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This Retreat, What to Bring,Your Guides 

Richard Guy and Elijah Guy, Surfing, Costa Rica

“We are fortunate to live in such a beautiful wave-rich area with many points and reef set ups as well as many beach breaks. Surfing is my greatest passion hence I enjoy teaching and sharing knowledge while also providing a quality experience in a safe and fun atmosphere.

On this EcoQuest Adventure Retreat you will learn proper surfing form and technique about ocean awareness, water safety, wave conditions, and surfing etiquette. You will be taught how to stall, accelerate, and generate speed on the board, but most importantly you will learn to have fun in the warm gentle waters of Costa Rica.”
 

Richard Guy, Master Surf Instructor

On this EcoQuest Adventure Retreat you will acquire the basic surfing techniques in order to experience getting up on the board. Or if you are a seasoned surfer some of the best waves in the country will be at your service. The art and science of yoga asanas (postures/movement) and meditation will accompany and assist in the yoga of surfing. By the end of the week you will have recharged your spirit, rejuvenated your soul, and reconnected to the natural flow of life. All the while you will be experiencing Costa Rica at her finest and displayed in magnificence at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers. Enjoy a true EcoQuest Retreat Vacation.

The Sanctuary, a private eco-estate, is available exclusively for your group. Registration is limited to 14.

About Richard and Elijah Guy

The Sanctuary at Two Rivers is pleased to introduce your talented and fun surf instructors for the week, Richard Guy and his son Elijah Guy. Richard has been living in Costa Rica for 20 years and has over 15 years experience as a surf instructor. Prior to that, growing up in Canada, he was an all-around athlete, accelerating as a competitive swimmer, becoming a lifeguard trained in CPR as well as open water rescue.

As a young adult, Richard traveled the world as a professional model. It was in 1990 on a short vacation between his work travels in Europe, Asia, and the US that he discovered the jungle and the waves of Costa Rica and has been blessed to live and raise a family here on the Nicoya Peninsula ever since. Richard and his son Elijah take to the waves and surf together as their daily ritual.

Elijah has been surfing since he was 3 years old, now at 17 and 6'4", he was recently selected to represent Costa Rica at the 2012 DaKine ISA World Junior Games held in Panama and helped Costa Rica place 11th overall while individually placing 31st in the world for the under 18 competition.

We are very excited and fortunate to have two surfers of this high caliber sharing their gifts.
 

About Lynda Carré

Lynda Carré lives in residence at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers where she serves as guide, teacher, and director. Throughout Yoga and Surf week, morning and evening sessions will focus on physical and mental balance and practices that can awaken one’s ability to flow with integrity through life. Offerings may include energization exercises; deep-flow, yin, and restorative yoga practices; pranayama (breathwork) and mantra (sacred sound) – all with a special relationship to the surfing experience. She draws from ancient and modern mind/body/movement teachings and over 20 years of practicing and teaching privately and at nationally recognized teaching centers, studios, and spas. Sessions are appropriate for all levels of experience. Lynda has been a beach-baby from birth and comes even more alive when water is added.

Learn more about Lynda Carré here
www.lyndacarre.com
 

Typical Daily Itinerary 

Actual Itinerary Naturally Depends on Tides

What to Bring 
Flashlight 
Headlamp (Required) 
River-Walking Water Shoes (Required: Teva, Solomon, Keene)
Flip Flops or Sandals
Compact Umbrella (Required)
Journal
Swim Suits
Rash Guard
Towel
Reading Material
Yoga Clothes, Matt, and any Props You Use
Camera
Binoculars
Earth-Friendly Personal Care Products (shampoo, conditioner, soap)
Sunscreen
Bug Repellent
Sarong
Sun Hat
Sunglasses
Refillable Water Bottle

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Full Moon Retreat
with Lynda Carré

The Sanctuary Full Moon Retreat with Lynda Carré is an inward and outward yogic journey toward Self-realization that is enhanced by the heightened force-field power of the full moon’s cosmic energy and is magnified profoundly by Mother Nature’s vitality flowing through this extraordinary private jungle eco-estate––The Sanctuary at Two Rivers in Costa Rica.

During this week’s fullness, we will engage in energization (body awareness movement and breathing), sensitization (re-awakening the senses), and activation (intentionally co-creating with your most radiant full-moon Self). Return from this retreat with renewed clarity, vitality, heightened senses, greater wholeness, and with enhanced co-creative abilities to impact all aspects of your life going forward.

Lynda Carre will be your guide. She is a Kriyaban (advanced meditator) through Self-Realization Fellowship, and a sanyasin (anand chandana) through OSHO. She draws from both ancient and modern transformational tools, processes, and practices. Click for more about Lynda.


Register Now The Sanctuary Full Moon Retreat with Lynda Carré (SOLD OUT)
 This is a Green Season Retreat: $1,675 per person - 
Special NYT 15% Discount Offer: $1,425  (offer good until June 30)

The Retreat Includes

• 7 Nights Stay at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers in a Jungle Treehouse
  • Double Occupancy; See Accommodations
• 3 Gourmet Vegetarian Meals Daily
• Daily Morning Session Deep Flow and Energization Practices
• Time for Exploration, Relaxation, Reflection, and Creativity
  • Deepen your relationship with the full tapestry of sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and touches that Mama Gaia provides through her waterfalls and rivers, jungle, gardens, orchards, and the creatures that thrive on and around The Sanctuary’s wildlife preserve or relax and restore in a canopied lounge bed at the Pool & Spa, sketching or journaling.
  • The option exists, weather permitting, for local excursions that are not included in the retreat.
• Daily Evening Session
  (to include several of the following; group interest and weather permitting)
  • Moonlight Riverwalk
  • Evening Restorative / Yin Yoga
  • Evening Pool Swim Yoga
  • Partner Yoga
  • Seated Mindfulness Meditation
  • Guided Meditation
  • Moving Meditation
  • Moonlight Shadow Dance
  • Pranayama (Breathing) and Mantra
  • Ancient Ritual

What to Bring

• Flashlight
• Headlamp (Required)
• Sturdy river walking shoes (Required! Teva, Solomon, Keene)
• Flip flops or sandals
• Compact umbrella (Required)
• Journal
• Swimsuit
• Towel
• Reading material
• Yoga clothes, mat, and any props you use
• Dance clothes
• Camera
• Binoculars
• Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner
• Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent
• Sarong
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Refillable Water bottle
• Photos or Meaningful Totems to place with your full moon intentions

A week at The Sanctuary is suitable for those who are physically active, have a sense of adventure, and a joy of discovery. Personalized guidance is customized to benefit all levels of experience. While The Sanctuary is very easy to get to you will feel both far away and at home here.

Take the first step in this journey; bring yourself, your friends, and/or your partner and register your place(s). Space is limited to 14 participants. Each person needs to register individually.

Click Here to Register Now for The Sanctuary EcoQuest Retreat (SOLD OUT)
June 2 to June 9, 2012. 

This is a Green Season Retreat: $1,675 per person - 
Special NYT 15% Discount Offer: $1,425  (offer good until June 30)

Let Go Into The Flow ~~
Guided by Dagmar Spremberg and Gaudan

"Let Go Into The Flow," is a 7-Day immersion into Nature with Vinyasa Flow Yoga & Live Music from The Hang Drum guided by Dagmar Spremberg and Gaudan.

Register for Let Go Into The Flow ~~ with Dagmar Spremberg and Gaudan
Price: $1,675 per person (see below for what's included)

I had the great pleasure of attending a 7-day yoga retreat with Dagmar and Daniel in Tulum. What an amazing experience! Dagmar's insightful instruction, graceful flow and beautiful energy were inspiring. And the addition of Daniel's hang music during our sunset sessions was pure magic. It was a truly memorable week and made a great impact on my practice. -Mitch K.

Experiencing yoga with Dagmar and Daniel is a magical experience that will relax your sprit, open your heart, and stay in your memories. Dagmar shares her heart and as a student you will have the opportunity to not only connect to your practice but also your travel experience. The Hang floats your body and mind into a state of bliss. Don't miss the chance to experience these two together -simply magical! - Julie D.

For those of you who have an interest in both deepening your yoga practice and re-calibrating your inner flow through the inherent realignment powers of Mother Nature, this retreat is designed to be shared around an intimate setting with like-minded people while internationally recognized yoga instructors and musicians guide you both on and off the mat in the jungle of Costa Rica. Treat yourself to a week at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers, Costa Rica, one of the world’s most beautiful places where you will find inspiration, become recharged, and feel rejuvenated. Flow is much easier to tap into when you have a combination of Nature, Yoga, and Music.

Got music? Music moves us. The powerful effects go far beyond the sensuously tactile experiences found through sound and rhythm. It is discovering this deeper sense of harmony in the body that helps us to embrace and dance with the rhythmic flow of life. When we are with our lover our heartbeats sync. When tuning an instrument the other chords will resonate at the same octave as the one plucked. When we explore asanas, regulate our breath, and move to a rhythmic beat we sync together as one, creating a harmony as a whole. Practicing together with rhythm and sound assists us into a deeper experience of yoga, both within and without our selves. The ultimate goal of yoga, Enlightenment or Freedom, is for our self to be in sync with The Self of All that Is. Come to the jungle to lose yourself in order to find your self in Her Rhythm. It is through the dissolution of resistance where we will discover ourselves dancing in the moonlight of the moment and missing absolutely nothing.

Please come join us for a magical week in nature. Our intention is to create a space where you feel relaxed to surrender to your own inner beat and dance with the wildlife and pristine nature surrounding you. Morning flow is either a dynamic Vinyasa practice with Dagmar or a Morning Deep Flow, Pranayama, and Meditation practice with Lynda Carré.

Evening flow is led by Dagmar while being accompanied by global artist Gaudan (The Gaudan Project) who will be playing the Hang, a unique instrument with an ancient sound and mystical feel. The phenomenon of overtones combined with opening yoga asanas assists to harmonize our individual frequencies with the Universal vibration of the macrocosm. You will leave this week feeling inspired, re-aligned, and renewed.

Dagmar Spremberg

Dagmar moved from Germany to Los Angeles in 1996 and began practicing and studying yoga. After moving to New York, she intensified her studies and trained with certified Anusara teacher Elena Brower at Virayoga. She moved to Montezuma, Costa Rica in 2001 and is the founder and director of Montezuma Yoga. Dagmar is a 500-hour certified E-RYT with the Yoga Alliance and an Anusara inspired teacher. In her Vinyasa Flow classes she emphasizes on the breath to take you deeper into the flow of your practice and to create space and nourishment for your body. As a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC she compliments yoga with her work as a certified Holistic Health Counselor and also taught lifestyle immersion programs within the Montezuma Yoga 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Trainings. 
Watch Dagmar's yoga videos on you tube (over 320.000 views)  
Watch the new vinyasa yoga & hang video

Gaudan
Dagmar will be joined by her partner Daniel, known under the artist name Gaudan (The Gaudan Project). He is playing the beautiful melodies of the Hang drum, a very unique, handmade instrument created in Switzerland. Gaudan has been living in Costa Rica for over 20 years and is well known as an artist and naturalist. Dagmar & Daniel have been sharing these unique classes with a wide audience in the US, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, Costa Rica and Mexico for the last two years. 
The Gaudan Project - Bamboodancer video 
Hang music for savasana video

Lynda Carré lives in residence at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers. She serves as guide, teacher, and director. Lynda teaches wisdom techniques that include OSHO’s dynamic moving meditation; chi kung and energization exercises; deep-flow, yin, and restorative yoga practices; pranayama (breathwork), and mantra (sacred sound). She draws from over 20 years of practicing and teaching privately and at internationally recognized teaching centers, studios, and spas.

Learn more about Lynda Carré here.
www.anandart.com

Daily Schedule Meal Times
(Our schedule is subject to flow)

7-Day Immersion Overview

What to Bring
Flashlight (required)
Headlamp (required)
Sturdy river walking shoes (Teva, Keene, Solomon) (required)
Compact umbrella (required)
Flip flops or sandals
Journal
Swim suits
Towel
Reading material
Yoga clothes
Yoga mat and any props you use
Camera
Sunscreen
Bug repellent
Sarong
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Binoculars
Water bottle for our safe tap water
Personal medications & supplements

Price: $1,675 per person
Price Includes accommodations, classes and activities, 3 daily gourmet vegetarian meals, and all Costa Rica taxes (13%). The retreat is 7-Days, Saturday to Saturday, with a maximum of 12 guests on the private eco-estate. Accommodations are double occupancy shared in modern tropical zen guest treehouse. Massage therapy is available and additional. Airfare, transportation, and local excursions are not included.
 

Register for Let Go Into The Flow ~~ with Dagmar Spremberg and Gaudan
May 12 to May 19