Light Up Your Soul Costa Rica Wellness Retreat

Carate, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

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Anisha Desai Fraser
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Jan 21 - 27, 2025
Group size: 1 - 12
Light Up Your Soul Costa Rica Wellness Retreat
Carate, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Anisha Desai Fraser
  • Email address verified

Jan 21 - 27, 2025
Group size: 1 - 12

About this trip

Join Anisha for one of her magical, dreamy and transformational experiences! Light up your soul so that you can level up your life. This retreat is an opportunity to hit the reset button and replenish from burn out and stress. Fill your well, enliven your soul, and awaken the body‘s intelligence. Learn tools and practices to create a more sustainable, fulfilling and awakened life. Live with trust again, in life itself and connect deeply to your own wisdom…so you can shine brightly for yourself and others. 

Why this Retreat?

The retreat location has been carefully chosen to support the healing and transformation of body, mind and soul, and to embody the Costa Rican Spirit, Pura Vida! Pura Vida is a lifestyle, a mindset, a feeling, a perspective, encapsulating how we can cherish life’s simplest pleasures and find joy in the little things.


We are not only traveling to the most beautiful lands in Costa Rica but one of the most magical places in the world! The Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica is uniquely one of “the most biologically intense places on Earth.” (National Geographic Magazine), where pristine jungle meets the Pacific Ocean. 


This one of a kind, specially curated wellness retreat seamlessly blends wellness practices (including yoga, qi gong, acupuncture, energy healing) with the enchanting wonders of the natural world. Nestled amidst the breathtaking sights and captivating sounds of the Osa Peninsula rainforest, this eco-friendly sanctuary offers an unparalleled experience that nourishes your mind, body, and spirit.  Experience ancient tools for modern day challenges. Immerse yourself in the soothing embrace of untouched nature —call forth, awaken, nourish and sustain the light and joy within!

Secluded in the tropical rainforest, our lodge is at the end of the road overlooking Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. Surrounded by 360 degrees of nature, the rainforest views from the accommodations are breathtaking, where heliconia hang three feet long and howler monkeys awake you each morning.  Whether it is your dream to explore the natural world or feel the healing power of this wellness destination, this uniquely unforgettable experience is yours to discover.

Who is it for?

Most of us are moving through life running on fumes and in a state of angst and burnout, surviving rather than thriving.  We have not been given the tools to access vitality and life force in a way that allows us to consistently feel content and engaged in life. I am deeply honored to share my wisdom, my journey, and mindful alchemical practices to help you feel healthier, stronger, and more resilient through life’s ups and downs. As we balance the physical aspects of you, your spiritual cup will naturally replenish and refresh. This retreat is a wonderful way to unravel and release unhealthy patterns, and receive potent energy to support your health, wellbeing and vitality, and take your life to the next level!   

What participants are saying…

 “What I like so much about being on retreat with Anisha as host is her curiosity and abundance of positivity. She wants to know what people's experiences are and how she can integrate healing into the shared space. She expects things to go well which is an admirable and fun quality. As a teacher she inspires with a generous and grateful heart. The qigong and Pangu yoga experiences she led in Costa Rica energized me toward learning Pangu Shengong. What's next for me (and really for anyone) is unknown, but thanks to Anisha - and my willingness to try something new -I have a practice that cultivates peace, kindness, and openness. That practice grounds me in the knowledge that I have an inner, inexhaustible resource of love that is always available if I take the time to call upon it. This is why retreat is so important for me; I have to "get away" to remember what is most important to me, recalibrate my spiritual compass, and get back on the path "home”. “  —Dow Sticks 


“Going to Costa Rica with Anisha was such a dream!  Throughout our entire retreat I felt deeply held by Anisha’s wise and inspiring presence.  She provided rich and insightful somatic rituals that allowed me to experience potent healing, while also creating space and flexibility for me to receive much needed nourishing rest. 

🩵✨🪷🥰  thank you Anisha!!!!!! I can’t wait to attend another retreat with you.”.  —Maeve


“The Soul Awakening retreat in Costa Rica, January 2024, was truly that---a gift to awaken my soul.  This was a gift I decided to give myself for my retirement.  And, as with all transitions, there has been stress from adjusting to a new life stage as well as other stresses along the way.  This retreat was a wonderful reset on multiple levels.

Anisha planned a perfect schedule of yoga; QiGong; acupuncture; reflection time alone and in group; and adventures in Costa Rica.  I never felt rushed and always felt freedom and permission to do, or not do, what I needed to take care of myself.  Anisha is a gifted yoga and meditation teacher and an excellent acupuncture clinician.   She embodies the practice of kindness, humility, openness and relationship.  I enjoyed getting to know other amazing folks on this retreat.  I enjoyed the excursions planned around the area of Costa Rica where we stayed.  And the retreat center was outstanding in accommodations, food, and service.  Anisha's choices in all of these areas, were spot on. I would highly recommend any retreat led by Anisha and hope to go on another one myself someday.“ 

—Kay Bryant



More about the Osa Peninsula

The Osa packs an unparalleled amount of land and marine species and diverse ecosystems in an incredibly small area, including:

  • The most significant wetland ecosystem and mangrove forests of Central America
  • The largest remaining tract of lowland rainforest in Pacific Mesoamerica
  • 2-3% of flora found nowhere else in the world
  • 323 endemic species of plants and vertebrates
  • The largest population of scarlet macaws in Central America
  • More than 4,000 vascular plants
  • More than 10,000 insects
  • More than 700 species of trees (which is more than all the Northern temperate regions combined)
  • 463 species of birds
  • 140 mammals, including a new record for Costa Rica made by our organization (https://dx.doi.org/10.15560/11.5.1745)
  • 4 species of sea turtles
    https://www.insectopiamuseum.org/the-osa-peninsula/

ROOM AVAILABILITY

Rooms are first come first serve. If you don’t see your first choice, please DM me and we may be able to add more if they are available, however no guarantees. 
If you are booking double or triple occupancy it is assumed you have a friends or family  to room with.
If not, please check with me first to see if I can pair you up with someone else , otherwise you will book a single occupancy. 

BOOKING AND CANCELATION POLICY

The $595 deposit secured your spot on this trip. the deposit and all payments made are non-refundable unless your space can be filled.
Full retreat payments are due no later than 90 days before the retreat. In the event the trip needs to be cancelled for unforeseen circumstances by your trip organizer(s), your deposit and trip payments will be fully refunded. Travel insurance is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCE. 

What’s included

  • Yoga & Meditation
  • Qi Gong
  • Pangu Yoga
  • Group Acupuncture
  • Group Energy Healing
  • Waterfall hike
    Ecolodge is situated amidst a captivating playground, where secluded waterfalls, cascading rivers, natural swimming pools, and a vibrant primary rainforest teeming with diverse wildlife await your exp
  • Private swimming hole
  • Beach trip
    Either a 45 min adventurous walk or a quick ride down to the coastline, where the virgin forest meets the Pacific Ocean
  • Corcovado National Park
    https://www.vacationscostarica.com/corcovado-national-park/
  • Accommodations
    7 days, 6 nights accommodations
  • Food
    3 delicious healthy meals each day.
  • Airport transfers
    Transfers to and from lodge to Puerto Jimenez airport

What’s not included

  • Flight to San Jose
  • Flight Puerto Jimenez

Available Packages

Glamping Safari Tent double occupancy
Deposit:$595
Available until November 15, 2025Pre-registration

Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature with our meticulously designed and fully enclosed “nature-lover” safari-style tents at Luna Lodge. These remarkable accommodations offer an authentic and immersive experience, allowing you to connect with the enchanting rainforest of the Osa Peninsula.


Each safari-style tent is thoughtfully furnished with either two comfortable single beds or one cozy double bed, ensuring a restful night’s sleep amidst the captivating surroundings. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom equipped with hot water, providing the perfect respite after a day of exploration. With electricity available, you can effortlessly stay connected while still embracing the beauty of the natural world.

Step out onto the balcony of your safari-style tent and behold the breathtaking vistas of the Osa Peninsula rainforest. The balcony serves as your private sanctuary, offering a front-row seat to observe the mesmerizing sights and sounds of nature’s magnificent spectacle.


Among our collection of tents, five are strategically positioned at the pinnacle of the hill, affording them the most spectacular views on the entire property.

$2,195
Deposit:$595
Glamping Safari Tent single occupancy
Deposit:$595
Available until November 15, 2025Sold Out

Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature with our meticulously designed and fully enclosed “nature-lover” safari-style tents at Luna Lodge. These remarkable accommodations offer an authentic and immersive experience, allowing you to connect with the enchanting rainforest of the Osa Peninsula.


Each safari-style tent is thoughtfully furnished with either two comfortable single beds or one cozy double bed, ensuring a restful night’s sleep amidst the captivating surroundings. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom equipped with hot water, providing the perfect respite after a day of exploration. With electricity available, you can effortlessly stay connected while still embracing the beauty of the natural world.


Step out onto the balcony of your safari-style tent and behold the breathtaking vistas of the Osa Peninsula rainforest. The balcony serves as your private sanctuary, offering a front-row seat to observe the mesmerizing sights and sounds of nature’s magnificent spectacle.


Among our collection of tents, five are strategically positioned at the pinnacle of the hill, affording them the most spectacular views on the entire property.

$2,595
Deposit:$595
Rainforest Bungalow double occupancy
Deposit:$595
Available until November 15, 2025Sold Out

If you are booking double occupancy it is assumed you have a friends or spouse to room with.  If not, please check with me first to see if I can pair you up with someone else , otherwise you will book a single occupancy.

The rainforest bungalows boast a range of exceptional features to ensure your utmost comfort. With two double beds, there is ample space to bring a friend, to relax and delight in the luxurious touch of hot water showers, surrounded by a private garden meticulously crafted from exquisite stone. Step onto your private deck and breathe in the fresh rainforest air, as you take in the awe-inspiring sights that unfold before you. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom complete with a shower and a bathtub, allowing you to unwind and rejuvenate at your leisure. With large windows and a high-beamed roof, these enchanting abodes invite ample air circulation, ensuring a refreshing ambiance throughout your stay. The decorative rustic touch of bamboo walls adds a distinctive charm to the interior, creating an atmosphere of rustic elegance.

$2,795
Deposit:$595
Rainforest Bungalow single occupancy
Deposit:$595
Available until November 15, 2025Sold Out

The rainforest bungalows boast a range of exceptional features to ensure your utmost comfort. With two double beds, there is ample space to bring a friend, to relax and delight in the luxurious touch of hot water showers, surrounded by a private garden meticulously crafted from exquisite stone. Step onto your private deck and breathe in the fresh rainforest air, as you take in the awe-inspiring sights that unfold before you. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom complete with a shower and a bathtub, allowing you to unwind and rejuvenate at your leisure. With large windows and a high-beamed roof, these enchanting abodes invite ample air circulation, ensuring a refreshing ambiance throughout your stay. The decorative rustic touch of bamboo walls adds a distinctive charm to the interior, creating an atmosphere of rustic elegance.

$3,995
Deposit:$595


Itinerary

Sample Day
itinerary

8-9am Morning Yoga and Meditation

breakfast 

11am Qi Gong 

lunch

1-3pm waterfall hike and swim

rest and free time 

4:30-6 Restorative Yoga & Group Acupuncture 

dinner and connection, free time 

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Anisha Desai Fraser
Anisha Desai Fraser has been a thriving Acupuncturist, Qi Gong energy healer and Yoga teacher for 20+ years. Known for her soulful warmth, brightness, humor and grounded presence, Anisha's nurturing kind heart allows others to be seen, and heal deeply. She uses her own life experience and spiritual practices to encourage and deepen the practice and experience of her clients, gently guided them towards brilliant vitality, contentment, and a fulfilled life. Her contribution and commitment is always to seek quality, beauty and truth.