Retreats

SUSPENSION YOGA & NIA IN COSTA RICA
April 14 – 21, 2012

This spring, The Flying Yogi  will be offering a very special kind of retreat -  combining the healing benefits of Suspension Yoga with the exhilarating magic and rhythm of Nia, all in the beautiful rainforest setting of Costa Rica. Our accomodations will be with Ama Tierra, an *award winning rural eco-retreat center that is nestled on 8 acres in the Costa Rican mountains, situated just 1 hour from San Jose and 1 hour north of the Central Pacific Beaches.  

Note: Hatha Yoga classes will also be offered as a substitute option to Suspension Yoga for those who wish it.

*Ama Tierra is this year's winner of the Traveler's Choice Award with TripAdvisor.com having been voted by travelers as the #1 Hotel/Spa in Central and South America!

About Ama Tierra
AmaTierra's elevation, at 2000 feet, creates an ideal climate which stays between 62-84 degrees year round. This special eco-resort features an infinity-edge pool, dining/activity room, a balcony with breathtaking views and 10 private casitas, each with an outdoor patio. 

During your stay at Ama Tierra you will be lodging in charming, double occupancy cabins, dining on 3 delicious organic meals a day seasoned with fresh herbs grown in Ama Tierra’s own herb garden and marveling at the splendor of the rainforest surrounding their beautiful open-air yoga pavilion.  Expect to be visited  by macaws, toucans, the mischievous local white-face monkeys and flocks of colourful butterflies.  During leisure time, you may choose to pamper yourself  with some of the many rejuvenating treatments offered at the resort’s spa. www.amatierra.com

More on Accomodations:

You'll feel at home cradled in the arms of nature amidst the mango trees and sounds of the living forest in your simple, elegant suite (a double occupancy casita). Tastefully designed with unique decor to allow you to enjoy the serenity of your surroundings, each Suite comes with its own tub, private terrace and garden with outdoor seating. Hardwood furniture and a ceiling made of teak brings the ambience of the forest into your room. The sleeping area has comfy beds, ceiling fans, a refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, a phone, complementary snacks and TV/DVD player (choose a movie, free, from over 250 in the retreat center's collection). And for any of you who feel the need to stay connected with the outside world, there is WI-FI Wireless Internet Service.  

What Your Retreat Includes:

7 incredible days and nights (double occupancy) at the Ama Tierra Retreat & Wellness Center.

Daily Suspension Yoga or hatha yoga (as substitute) with Beatrix Montanile.

• 4 evenings of Nia with Brown Belt Nia instructor, Jennifer Hicks.

Half hour evening meditations before dinner to deepen your experience of gratitude and bliss.

One evening of chakra re-balancing and sound therapy tune up through the use of quartz singing bowls.

A night of Salsa dancing!  Release your inhibitions with some fancy foot work to the Latin America beat. Instruction will be provided by a local Salsa expert.

Exquisitely prepared healthy gourmet meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, the best seafood ever tasted and delicious organic hormone-free chicken. Vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan diets can also be arranged.

An informative stroll through the property’s herbal gardens with Jill Ruttenberg, the owner of Ama Tierra.

A private hour of restorative Thai Yoga Massage provided by your yoga instructor and registered TYM therapist, Beatrix.

An eco-day tour to the Carara National Park in the morning followed by an afternoon on the Pacific Beach to swim, sun bathe or perhaps even take a surfing lesson.

Plenty of free time to relax, hike, take a day trip to the beach, indulge in healing treatments at the resort's spa , visit to some of the beautiful attractions in the area or engage in recreational activities such as horse-backriding, surfing lessons, zip-lining or snorkeling.  For information on what is available click here.

Transfers to and from San Jose airport and to and from eco adventure.

What Is Not Included:

Airfare, taxes, tips, medical coverage, alcoholic beverages, any meals outside of Ama Tierra, additional transportation outside of the pre-arranged group activities, the following activities:

  • Horse backriding 
  • Surfing lessons
  • La Paz  Waterfall Gardens & Poas Volcano
  • Zipline and visit to Costa Rica Adventure Park
  • Boat cruise and snorkeling at Tortuga Island
  • Therapies & Spa treatments not mentioned in itinerary

About Suspension Yoga:

Having had some Suspension experience with the OmGym Yoga sling is helpful but not a requirement and although Suspension workouts and inversions can be done by almost anybody, there are some constraints.  For a list of restrictions please review our Safety Checklist.  But rest assured that everyone will be encouraged to explore at their own pace even if it means never leaving the ground.  OmGyms will be provided for those who don't own one. 
 
About Nia:
 
Nia is an energizing sensory-based fitness practice that creatively blends elements of the martial arts, dance arts, and healing arts. It helps to empower people of all shapes and sizes by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit through movement. Jennifer Hicks is a very experienced compassionate instructor who gracefully delivers friendly Nia classes that are innovative and sensitive to the varying needs of each individual. Jennifer and Beatrix have partnered 4 times on previous retreats to Croatia, Columbia and India.  For more info: www.nianow.com, www. jennhicks.ca
 
Fees & Registration:
The cost for this retreat is $1699 (all taxes included)  and is based on double occupancy.  For private accommodations, add an additional $250 US.  

Refund Policy:

There are NO REFUNDS.  If you find that you cannot attend the trip after having registered, your deposit or payment may be transferred to a friend for a fee of $100 or you can apply 50% of the amount to future retreats. Payments must be made to The Flying Yogi Yoga by bank drafts, cash, email transfers or credit card. Credit card payments are subject to a 2% service fee.
 

To Reserve:  

Send an email request along with your phone number to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or call: 647-993-YOGI.  Space is very limited so please reserve early. 

 

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