Yoga and meditation classes will be offered everyday. Morning classes will be a moderately paced vinyasa flow practice with lots of options for all. Evening classes will be gentle and restorative.  We will also explore Gamma Breathwork! Yoga classes are open to all levels. 

There will be several different ceremonies and workshops throughout the retreat including; an opening night ceremony, cacao ceremony, sound healing ceremony, and the closing night Goddess Awakening ceremony. 

We will take a trip to the Bri Bri Indigenous community, where we will  learn about cacao and how it is made into chocolate, and learn about the medicinal herbs of the Talamanca region. On the way back, we will stop to see a waterfall.

See the itinerary below for specifics. 

Three vegetarian meals a day consisting of fresh local fruits and vegetables, fish will be served occasionally.  Fresh coffee, tea, juice, and drinking water will be available throughout the day.  We welcome all dietary restrictions.

Playa Negra is Puerto Viejo’s black sand beach that stretches just over 10 kilometers of volcanic rock sand and crystal clear waters. Often more secluded and quiet than Puerto Viejo’s white sand beaches, it is great for surfing, swimming, or a long beach stroll.

Puerto Viejo is different than the rest of Costa Rica. Puerto meaning port and viejo meaning old, it’s a town full of rich culture, music, afro caribe vibes, and all things Pura Vida. What makes this place unique to Costa Rica is that it is essentially the melting pot of the country with Jamaican and Panamanian immigrants, Indigenous communities, local Costa Ricans, and expats from all over Europe and the Americas.

The modern architecture of Sonora Caribbean Jungle Retreat is created by Italian designers. It offers elegant interior decorations, the use of fine linen and cotton fabrics, soft colors and warm touches of Caribbean wood. Each room has local art. The designers have put a lot of precision into each object they have chosen, making each room unique and different. 

All accommodations are caribbean style tropical bungalows with air conditioning. Newly built, open air rooms with a private bathroom (hot water shower) and private front porch.  Sonora Jungle Retreat Center is nestled in a quiet neighborhood, surrounded by nature and is about a 15 minute walk from the beach, Playa Negra.

Both Goddess Awakening NYC, and Sonora Caribbean Jungle Retreat are committed to keeping everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will stay up to date with all COVID-19 requirements recommended by the CDC. Please keep yourself informed with the entry and exit requirements of both Costa Rica and your home country. Use this link to view all entry requirements to Costa Rica:

Flights should be arranged to arrive at the San Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)at least one day before the retreat starts.  You will need to book one night’s stay near this airport. Our shuttle will depart from the airport on March 11th at 8:00 AM. Please contact me before booking your flight. 

Costa Rica is essentially the rainforest. Regardless of the season, it can rain at any time. This retreat will be occurring during the dry season in Puerto Viejo. We can expect to have warm sunny days however, the weather is unpredictable. We can expect to have temperatures as high as 90 degrees F in the peak of the day and as low as 60 degrees F in the evenings. Please prepare yourself both physically and mentally for the diversity that the climate brings.