COSTA RICA : YOGA & HANDSTAND RETREAT
February 8-15 2025
Do you want to challenge yourself , grow and advance your practice alongside an inspiring group of people all while feeling like you are in paradise ?
This retreat is the perfect opportunity to experience both extremes of pushing yourself and completely relaxing into bliss
This 7 day retreat running from February 8-15 2025 will consist of a 2 hour myofascial integrated alignment yoga practice to start of the morning , and a 2 hour handstand training session before dinner. Outside of the yoga & handstand sessions , you are completely free to take advantage of the beautiful retreat center or venture off outside & explore what the surroundings have to offer. Wednesday there will be no formal training so you are encouraged to take advantage of the day off to spend it how you wish.
What is myofascial integrated alignment yoga ?
Myofascial Integrated Alignment Yoga (commonly referred to as MIA) is a very specific style of vinyasa yoga created by Dylan Werner. The style consists of creating sequences off myofascial meridians & exercising the different fascial properties (Elasticity, Visco elasticity & plasticity)
The way I teach this is technical , creative , fun , challenging & light hearted .
This style of practice yields high results in strength , mobility & flexibility while promoting balance through the entire body. The classes will all be designed to compliment hand balancing
If you have taken public classes, trainings or workshops with me, this is the style I teach most of the time
What kind of handstand training are we doing?
There are many different paths to learning handstands & the approach we are taking is from the world of handbalancing.
If you have never done any hand balancing training or never even tried a handstand, don't worry I have worked with hundreds of beginners and there is a starting point for every person. If you are an experienced handstander who can already hold a clean handstand easily, we will work towards more advanced skills based on the level you are at
Hand Balancing training is a very effective systematic approach to mastering all forms of handstands. It is highly focused on technique, attention to detail, repetition & progressions. It consists of strength, mobility & flexibility related to handstands & tons of handstand drills using the wall, partners, various props, & free balance.
Since this is an All levels experience the group will be broken into smaller groups during handstand training to ensure we are all working on the appropriate things based on the level we are at.
In general , here are some focuses for each level
Beginner
-Alignment standards
-Using the wall effectively
-Getting over the fear of falling
-Basic jump entry
-Moving away from the wall
-Straight line handstand & break positions
Novice
-Detailed Alignment standards
-Various free balance work
-various jump entries
-various shapes such as tuck, straddle, stag
-Simple dynamic transitions
-Yoga transitions
-Endurance
Intermediate/Advanced
-shoulder isolation drills
-various advanced entries
-various advanced shapes such as Flags & hollowbacks
-press handstand
-handstand push up
-Exploring one arm handstand
-Advanced yoga transitions
What is included?
-Daily Yoga classes
-Daily Handstand training
-7 Night accommodation at Goddess Garden Eco Lodge
-3 Vegan/ Vegetarian meals (meat available at an extra cost)
-Transport from San Jose (SJO) airport to Goddess Garden at specific time (If you cannot make the given time, you will be responsible for the cost of your own transport to the retreat space)
-Transport from Goddess Garden to San Jose (SJO) airport at specific time. (If you have to leave earlier you will be responsible for the cost of your own transportation
What is NOT included?
-Airfare both ways
-Extra activities, tours, spa ect….
Daily schedule example
7-9AM Morning yoga practice
9-10AM Breakfast
10-5PM Free time to explore & relax (Lunch around 12PM)
5-7PM Handstand training
7-8PM Dinner
Where is the retreat held?
The retreat is held at Goddess Garden Eco Resort in Limon where the rainforest meets the Caribbean Sea. This beautiful space is spread across 14 acres right alongside a private beach & has multiple yoga shalas, a pool, hammocks and tons of exotic gardens.
All rooms are unique, air conditioned and have there own private bathrooms & outdoor patios.
All food served is organic & a wide variety of courses over the week
During time off, feel free to relax & enjoy the amenities or participate in some of the many extracurricular activities or tours the resort has to offer
Pricing
Single Occupancy - $3100 CAD
Double Occupancy - $2600 CAD per person (two queen sized beds)
Dorm style (4-6 people) - $2200 CAD per person (4-6 single beds, 2 bathrooms)
A $500 Non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot in the retreat. Once the deposit has been paid, you will receive an email with some information and a payment link. If you require a payment plan please reply to the payment link email requesting one.
SAVE $300 BY REGISTERING BEFORE AUGUST 1 2024
Full payment must be made by Nov 1 2024
