NAMED ONE OF THE TOP 11 RETREATS IN 2023 BY WOMEN’S HEALTH
Connect with and create a new version of yourself in Costa Rica with Spiritual Mentor and Breathwork Practicioner, Alyse Bacine and World Renowned Yoga Teacher, Simon Park at this Transformational Breathwork and Yoga Retreat.
Join us in the magical land of the Osa Peninsula at Ojo Del Mar Eco Lodge and Retreat Center.
It is a marvelous private beach hideaway with direct beach access, making you feel like your playground is a pristine Costa Rican jungle rainforest full of incredible nature and super-cute jungle creatures!
We will have a guided journey lead by Alyse in a natural sanctuary nestled into the jungle on the beautiful, private grounds of Ojo Del Mar. There will also be special workshops led by Alyse on creating deep and profound inner and outer transformation in your life. Simon's yoga classes will set the course for the day for all levels.
There will be plenty of time to relax in the sun, explore the amazing beaches, waterfalls and challenge yourself with world-class surf breaks for all levels.
Recharge your body, mind and spirit with great, evolving yoga classes and spiritually transformative experiential workshops, delicious, locally-sourced tropical cuisine in the absolutely stunning setting of The Osa Peninsula!
Hear more about the retreat experience!
Simon began his Yoga journey in 1995 with Shiva Rea in the World Arts and Cultures Department at UCLA. Soon thereafter, he became immersed in the great atmosphere of the original YogaWorks studios in Santa Monica where he completed his first teacher training with Maty Ezraty in 1998. A move home to Philadelphia led to an opportunity to study with senior Iyengar Teacher, Joan White, and the legendary yogi Dharma Mittra. After apprenticing with Shiva Rea as an assistant, Simon began leading his own workshops, teacher trainings, and retreats - eventually worldwide. In 2007, Yoga Journal acclaimed Simon as, "one of the most influential and gifted Yoga teachers of the next generation.” His free-style Vinyasa is fluid, intuitive, and encourages freedom through self-expression.
Simon's blend of these influences finds beautiful alchemy in his style, Liquid Flow Yoga, a mix of classical and modern Yoga. Recently, Simon returned to his educational roots by creating a Yoga Program for Princeton University. Dubbed the "Flying Nomad," he draws inspiration from road legends such as Jimi Hendrix who aptly stated, "the Earth is my home.”
Alyse Bacine is a Breathwork Practitioner, Spiritual Mentor, and the CEO of Alyse Breathes LLC. She has her Master’s in Counseling Psychology and certifications in both Social Emotional Learning and Mindfulness Practices, as well as an extensive background in the mental health field where she served as a school counselor for 10+ years and received a grant to implement a meditation program at her school.
Knowing that she always wanted to expand her mission of healing familial and ancestral trauma, and normalizing meditation, and breathwork practices, she opened her own business and quickly became a six-figure mentor. Alyse’s work has been featured in top publications like Oprah Magazine, Nylon and Well and Good.
Alyse helps high-achieving women that feel stuck in their wealth, partnership, psychic abilities, and/or trauma, transform their current realities to get to their next-level selves. Her programs are deeply rooted in healing so that women can navigate work, love, and life as powerful leaders, without the burden of trauma playing a role in their highest potential.
This retreat includes:
3 Healthy Locally Sourced Meals/day
Daily Yoga with Simon
Thai Massage Class with Simon
Breathwork with Alyse
Daily Guided Transformation with Alyse
Daily Energy Healing with Alyse
Sample Agenda:
7:30-9am Yoga with Simon
9-10am Breakfast
10-11am Free Time
11am-1:pm Inner Journey with Alyse
1:30-2:30pm Lunch
2:30-4pm Free Time
4-6pm Healing Journey with Alyse or Thai Yoga Massage with Simon
6:30-7:30pm Dinner
*The daily schedule will be adjusted to allow for surf lessons, nature adventures, and spa treatments!
*Arrival Day - Dinner will be followed by an Opening Circle.
*Departure Day - Breakfast will be served, but no group classes offered.
All Prices below include Housing, Yoga and 3 meals per day. There is dinner on the day of arrival and breakfast on the day of departure. Prices do not include flights or airport transfers.
To arrive, book international flights to San Jose Airport, then take a local flight on Sansa Airlines to Puerto Jimenez. The flight from San Jose Airport to Puerto Jimenez is about $300 Roundtrip ( Sansa Airlines ). Airport taxi to Ojo Del Mar is available from Puerto Jimenez Airport from $30 each way. Please send us your flight info to Puerto Jimenez and we will help coordinate your taxi to Ojo Del Mar.
Accommodations
We will speak to you directly about which accommodations you are interested in booking once you place your deposit. Participants who sign up first, will have their choice of accommodations.
Marcondo Superior Cabina
Embraced by the jungle, Marcondo is an open-plan Superior Cabina. There are 4 single beds that make up the cabina -- There is a hot shower and all beds have their own fans.
Beds: 4 Singles
Price: $2,010 (7 nights / 3 meals each day)
Marpache Superior Cabina
Marpache is a great place to relax and watch the wildlife! This elevated Superior Cabina is surrounded by thick foliage, providing both privacy and connection with the natural world - you might find yourself showering while watching squirrel monkeys have breakfast in the trees nearby, or napping on the custom couch, serenaded by monkeys, macaws, and a myriad of whirring insects.Marpache has 4 single beds. -- Outdoor hot shower and all beds have their own fans.
Beds: 4 Singles
Price: $2,010 (7 nights / 3 meals each day)
Beach House Superior Cabina
The Beach House accommodates up to four people, in flexible format that makes it perfect for a couple who attend the retreat together. This spacious unit features a two-story plan that frames a mesmerizing ocean view. It also features a comfortable outdoor seating area for conversation, stargazing, or a quick nap between adventures.
Upstairs, you'll find one king bed, along with a generous sitting area anchored by a hand-built sofa. Downstairs can also accommodate a king-sized bed or can be converted into two single beds. All beds have their own fan. You’ll also find our one-of-a-kind mosaic-tiled outdoor hot shower, as well as a private indoor bathroom and solar-powered lights. Between the wonderful view, natural light, sound of the waves and the touch of fresh flowers - you might find it hard to leave long enough to explore!
Beds: 2 Single(s), 1 King(s)
$2,930 (7 nights / 3 meals each day) or $2,110 per person for couples to share the king-sized bed
Maravilla Superior Cabina
Maravilla is a spacious two-story bungalow with a loft space, so it has ample space for 5 people: a king-size bed upstairs, a double bed downstairs and one single bed in loft. All beds have their own fan. It is an ideal choice for groups attending the retreat together. There is plenty of room to spread out!
The Cabina features a beautiful, private outdoor hot shower with stunning view of the surrounding jungle, as well as bathroom. Solar powered lights and candles light the space, but Maravilla is perfect for lights-out stargazing, too.
Beds: 1 Single, 1 Double, 1 King
$2,675 (7 nights / 3 meals each day) or $2,010 per person for couples to share the king-sized bed
Marlinche Standard Cabina
You’ll find Marlinche at the end of a wooden footbridge - a tranquil, open front, two-story Cabina with one double bed upstairs and two single beds downstairs. A good choice for groups attending the retreat together. This Cabina has a private bathroom and an outdoor shower., with artist-created mosaic floors and a singular tropical view.
Beds: 2 Singles, 1 Double
Price: $1,850 (7 nights / 3 meals each day); $2,210 for the double-size bed
Marina Superior Cabina
The Marina is a cozy, private space, ideal for couples or the solo traveler. It has a double bed, and a hammock for lounging, napping or wildlife-spotting. It features a private bathroom, electricity, and is a short walk to the shared bathroom with hot showers.
Beds: 1 Double
Price: $2675 for solo traveler or $2110 per person for couples
Beach Nests
You can't sleep closer to the water! Located beachfront, each Nest is a spacious, fully-screened cube set on a wooden platform. It is steps away from the communal bath house with hot shower. There are two Nests - each can be set to accommodate up to two adults. Let us know your preferred bed configuration; it can be set with one King or with two twin beds.
Beds: 2 Single(s), 1 King(s)
Price: $2,110 (7 nights / 3 meals each day); $1710 per person for couples
Previous Retreat Participant, Barbra Mockus:
“I was just blown away by the overall retreat as a whole package. It greatly exceeded all my expectations! The beautiful site, the delicious/nourishing food, the inspiring women in the retreat, the intense feelings I felt and released, and the expertly designed/executed workshops. It was all just...so WOW!
After I left, I felt much more relaxed and happier, with a very clear mind after all the releasing/letting go. THANK YOU!!! ”