Restore Yourself Yoga Retreat

Limón Province, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

TC
15 reviews
Jul 6 - 13, 2018
Group size: 8 - 13
Restore Yourself Yoga Retreat
Limón Province, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

15 reviews

Jul 6 - 13, 2018
Group size: 8 - 13

About this trip

I am a lover of education, travel, nature, history, community, and yoga. As an avid traveler, it is difficult for me to just go to the beach. I know that there are people who love doing that, but I need just a bit more. In Costa Rica, one has the opportunity to lounge at the beach, dip one's toes in Caribbean OR Pacific waters, see monkeys, play with sloths, marvel at manatees, zip-line, raft rapids, eat the best mangos you've ever had (seriously), drink passionfruit juice every day, learn about the history and culture of Central America, and interact with the indigenous Bri Bri community. AND you can do all of this in an eco-friendly way. This retreat is designed for the person who doesn't want to be cloistered in a resort for a week, but would like the option to engage in a culturally meaningful way  while enjoying a blissful yoga retreat. Choose your adventure.

About Puerto Viejo

Puerto Viejo is in the Limón Province on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. It is south and east of San José, and close to neighboring country, Panama. Playa Chiquita is located 3.7m / 6 km south of Puerto Viejo, and is the secluded beach area where we will be staying at the Tierra de Sueños Retreat Wellness & Center. Because of its location, one can enjoy absolute respite in Playa Chiquita or take a 10 minute taxi ride to lively Puerto Viejo. Check out Tierra de Sueños and Playa Chiquita!

What to See and Do

You will not be sequestered at the retreat center so that you may enjoy all that this Costa Rican area has to offer. Excursions are optional and highly encouraged! 

(Guided excursions range from $40-90 and are arranged directly with the excursions organizers.)

Popular activities include:

  • White water rafting
  • Canopy Tours (zip-lining)
  • Surfing
  • Hiking
  • Snorkeling / Diving
  • Horseback Riding
  • Animal engagement at the animal rescue center & turtle encounter areas
  • Bike riding
  • Kayaking
  • Cultural visits with the Bribri 

Personally, I do not believe any trip to Puerto Viejo is complete unless you've biked all around. You can rent a bike for $8/day on Playa Chiquita, or head to PV proper and rent a bike there. This is a very laid back part of the country, so expect greetings of  "Pura Vida!" and a lifestyle that sways to a reggae beat.

What’s included

  • 7 Night Yoga Retreat
    (5 night option is available)
  • Meals
    3 Healthy, Mostly Vegetarian Meals a Day
  • Beverages
    Coffee, Tea, and Water All Day; Fresh Juices with Meals
  • Twice Daily Yoga
    AM VinYin -- part power vinyasa flow, part restorative yoga / PM Restore -- part yin yoga, part restorative yoga
  • True North Yoga Workshop
    A workshop about customizing your yoga practice to you, your life, and your body with abundant assists and personal attention
  • Breath & Energy Workshop
    A workshop about pranayama (breath), the chakras, and meridians to help develop body awareness and the inner workings of yoga beyond asana (movement).
  • Beach
    Unlimited Beach Access a 5 minute Walk Away
  • Nature
    Ubiquitous Access to the Incredible Bio Diversity of Costa Rica
  • Bilingual Retreat Leader
    Co-Adventurer & Certified Yoga Instructor

Available Packages

Full Retreat

8 Days / 7 Nights | July 6 - July 13

$1,497
Mini-Retreat

6 Days / 5 Nights | July 6 - July 11

$1,150
Package Arranged with Tamika
$1,497

Available options

Roundtrip airport transfers from SJO
$95
Airfare (most major airports)
$595


Your Organizer


TC
Tamika Caston-Miller
15 reviews
Tamika Caston-Miller E-RYT500 is a post-lineage yoga educator and urban farmer. She curates nature-immersive yoga experiences in service to collective healing and community repair through the lens of rest, resilience, and integration. She believes that yoga is a practice of right relationship with others, the planet, and the Self, and focuses teachings on applied yoga philosophy, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Slow Flow, and Yoga Nidra.

Reviews

This Solstice Retreat at Lake Atitlan was my fourth retreat with Tamika. I LOVE her retreats, especially in Spanish-speaking locations! Her background includes teaching Spanish professionally and she effortlessly weaves in learning about the culture and history of the country in an authentic and respectful way. For Guatemala, we got to experience a Mayan Fire Ceremony with a local Indigenous healer, indulge in a gentle Temazcal sweat lodge and Cacao ceremony. You're consistently being invited into ceremony which raises each moment into a heightened spiritual experience if you're looking for it. With any of Tamika's retreats there will be some adventure, maybe a few uncomfortable moments (winding mountain roads make me queasy!) and it will all be worth it. We journeyed across Lake Atitlan in water taxis and stayed at Villa Sumaya, a maze-like eco-palace accessible by boat built into the volcanic mountainside. This place is stunning (and she's going back in 2025!). The lake and surrounding volcanoes are mesmerizingly gorgeous (every room seems to have a stunning view) and the beautiful architectural design of the villa is surrounded by lush flora. It was rainy season when we went but that made it more vibrant, more verdant. It was an invitation to rest which is one of the tenets of Tamika's approach to yoga. Tamika will hold space for you in so many ways (you can relax knowing that logistics have been carefully curated and researched and the yoga will be LEGIT whether more active but accessible yang or a delicious inspiring yin).She is always honing her craft and you will receive some world-class yoga, skillfully adapted from world-class teachers and workshops because she is consistently in the study of yoga. Another benefit of these retreats are the people - deep connections will form at the dining table. You will be inspired! You will be encouraged! You may quit your job and follow your dreams! Also a plus yummy vegetarian food and lots of unstructured time to be in self-study, community or deep-rest is built in. Villa Sumaya has a slate of wellness experts available to you from Astrology, Reiki, massage and more. Do yourself a favor and book a retreat with Tamika. You won't regret it and maybe it will change your life!
By Katy T for Ceremony, Restoration & Yoga: A Solstice Retreat at Lake Atitlan on Jul 25, 2024
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We had a great time. We were well taken care of in our lovely room. The food and yoga was excellent. The ceremonies were opening and enlightening. The sweat lodge and the cacao ceremony were my favorites. The architecture and layout of Villa Sumaya it's very beautiful and picturesque.
By julie t for Ceremony, Restoration & Yoga: A Solstice Retreat at Lake Atitlan on Jul 03, 2024
AB
What a fantastic trip! From the arrival to the departure I felt cared for. The experiences we shared there were ones I’ll take with me for a long long while. From the amazing new friends to the reconnection with old ones, Tamika knows just how to cultivate a group. So so happy I joined.
By Amanda B for Ceremony, Restoration & Yoga: A Solstice Retreat at Lake Atitlan on Jul 02, 2024
EA
I had a wonderful experience on this trip with Tamika! Everything from the airport transfers, accommodations, food, yoga practices, ceremonies and healers were well planned , thoughtfully chosen, and nourishing for the mind, body, and spirit! I would definitely participate in a retreat led by Tamika again.
By Eve A for Ceremony, Restoration & Yoga: A Solstice Retreat at Lake Atitlan on Jul 01, 2024
I had the most amazing time on this retreat. Yoga everyday and the opportunity to experience other amazing modalities in a tropical paradise. Although we encountered lots of rain, it was refreshing and cleansing for my soul. Tamika is one of the most incredible human beings I have ever known. The privilege of learning from her in an intimate group setting is priceless. The food, fellowship and fun were top tier experiences. I am ready to place my deposit for her next offering. I have been home for two days and I still feel uplifted.
By Regina Q for Ceremony, Restoration & Yoga: A Solstice Retreat at Lake Atitlan on Jun 26, 2024
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