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SHASHI YOGA'S wellness escape |
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| TRIP DETAILS Embark on this 10 day exploration of mind, body and soul with Kiran of Shashi Yoga. Discover two of Costa Rica's most enchanting destinations, the serene setting of the Talamanca Mountain range and the lush rainforest of the Osa Peninsula. Follow daily yoga classes with Kiran surrounded by lush mountain views or verdant rainforest teeming with abundant wildlife. Enjoy delicious foods from exotic fruits to traditional Costa Rican fare. Push your limits on our daily hikes and activities that will introduce you to the beauty of Costa Rica. All of this with yoga and other fun workshops led by Kiran along the way!
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| REACHING THE CLOUDS IN COSTA RICA Your journey begins in the heart of the Talamanca Mountains, home to the famous Chirripo Mountain, the second highest peak in all of Central America. You will be staying at Rio Chirripo lodge, a stunning property surrounded by flowing rivers and green mountain tops. Enjoy views of rolling hills and lush colourful gardens as you lay on your yoga mat contemplating the beauty of your surroundings.
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| FRIDAY MAY 17- Arrival in San José. First night at La Riviera, a charming little hotel located in the quiet town of Belen, just outside San José proper. You can meet up for your first group dinner tonight (not included). We recommend the restaurant attached to the hotel as it offers delicious Costa Rican and international fares. Arrive early and you can explore more of Costa Rica's capital city. Visit many markets, museums and more.
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Included meals: None
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| SATURDAY MAY 18 - Early morning private transport to Rio Chirripó lodge (Scenic 3-hour drive through beautiful mountains and scenery). Delicious lunch served upon arrival. Unpack and explore the grounds. You'll be surrounded by mountains and lush gardens in and around the property. Your first yoga class with Kiran will be at sunset in our beautiful and fully equipped yoga room. We'll then enjoy a delicious family style dinner together in the main dinning room overlooking the mountains. Rio Chirripo offers organic ingredients mostly from their own garden or from local farms. Try their locally made cheeses and breads, as well as greens of all kinds. Food at Rio Chirripo is very much part of the adventure.
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Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included tours: Sunset Yoga with Kiran
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| SUNDAY MAY 19 - Early morning yoga session with Kiran followed by a delicious breakfast. Want to hike today? Join a guided hike of the Cloudbridge Reserve or enjoy some free time at the lodge to enjoy the pool and gardens. If you come for the hike, we'll be doing a section of the trail in silence both to meditate and to listen for sounds of the forest. The Cloudbridge Reserve is home to many species of birds including the resplendent Quetzal. Free afternoon to rest, swim, or continue exploring. Today starts Reiki and Chakra massages with Kiran. You can also book a deep tissue with our in-house massage therapist. Want to keep moving? Join us to the Secret Gardens where you can experience a wide variety of plants and flowers. We'll follow a short guided tour of this incredible botanical collection. Late afternoon, join Kiran in the yoga room for a relaxing practice and workshop on mindfulness. This evening, we'll enjoy a delicious dinner followed by a nice fire with meditation under the moon and stars.
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Approx. hike time: 3 to 4 hours loop (up and down hill hiking required)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included tours: AM yoga with Kiran, 10am Cloudbridge Hike, afternoon Reiki and Chakra massage with Kiran (1 or 2 spots), 3pm Mindfulness Workshop with Kiran followed by restorative Yoga with Kiran,
Optional tours: Deep Tissue Massage (85-125US).
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| MONDAY MAY 20 - After our morning practice with Kiran and breakfast, we'll go for a nice walk in the neighbourhood and stop for a delicious chocolate tasting (included)! Free afternoon to rest, swim, continue exploring. More Reiki and chakra massages with Kiran or enjoy a lovely deep tissue massage with our massage therapist (85-125US). Meet at 3pm for our river spa treatment (included). We'll introduce you to locally grown products that will leave your skin feeling soft and new. Later on, we meet again for a relaxing practice and workshop on nutrition. We finish the day with a lovely dinner and maybe a soak in the hot tub under the night sky.
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Approx. walk time to activity: 20 minutes (hike up and down hill required)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included tours: AM yoga with Kiran, 10am Chocolate tasting. Afternoon Reiki & Chakra massages (2 spots), 3pm River Spa treatment, 5pm Sunset yoga with Kiran
Optional tours: Deep Tissue Massage (85-125US).
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| INTO THE WILDS OF THE OSA PENINSULA
The pristine rainforests and rugged natural beauty of the Osa Peninsula make this region among the most beautiful areas in Costa Rica. Declared "the most biologically intense place on earth" by National Geographic Magazine, the Osa Peninsula has become the premier eco-tourism destination in the country. The Osa Peninsula is a secluded nature wonderland, playing home to many of the country’s rare and endangered animal and bird species, including squirrel monkeys, jaguars, and other forest cats. With a large chunk of the Peninsula forming the Corcovado National Park, this area has the single largest expanse of a lowland tropical rainforest in Central America and is one of the tallest rainforests in the world. The area hosts more than 375 bird species, a fourth of Costa Rica's tree species and more than 5000 vascular plant species, many of which are found nowhere else on earth.
It is here, in the most lush and verdant part of the country that your exciting yoga rainforest escape will continue. Encounter all four species of monkeys, tropical birds like toucans and macaws and be surrounded by the largest concentration of wildcats in all of the country! Come and fully immerse yourself in this wild and pristine setting full of adventure, relaxation, and of course YOGA!
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| TUESDAY MAY 21 - After another rejuvenating yoga session with Kiran followed by a hearty breakfast, we depart for the Osa Peninsula by private shuttle. The Osa is known to be "the most biologically intense place on Earth" by National Geographic Magazine. Enjoy the many vistas as we descend south towards the coastline. Quick stop in the small town of Puerto Jimenez to grab a bite to eat (optional) and to purchase snacks and anything else you'll need for your next few days by the ocean. Puerto Jimenez is the last little town you'll see before heading down the road towards Corcovado National Park. Arrive in the beach town of Matapalo at Ojo Del Mar ecolodge mid afternoon. Time to unpack and explore your surroundings before our sunset yoga session on our beach platform overlooking the ocean. Ojo Del Mar is located on Matapalo beach known for it's great surfing waves. Want to surf? We can make that happen! We finish the day with a delicious dinner. Ojo Del Mar is also known for its creative vegetarian cuisine. Want fish or meat, we can make that happen too!
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Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included tours: AM yoga with Kiran + Sunset yoga with Kiran
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| WEDNESDAY MAY 22 - Start your am early with a quick bite at our breakfast buffet, have some tea or coffee and head to your first morning yoga session with Kiran. After your rejuvenating practice, head for a full hearty breakfast. Once finished, get into your hiking shoes and we'll take a trek through the neighbourhood to discover and photograph all of the indigenous fruits, flowers, and of course local wildlife! Today we head to “Matapalo” where many of the monkeys can easily be found hanging around, sleeping and playing. We will be showing you around the neighbourhood pointing out all of the local hot spots where you can spot wildlife in the early morning and late afternoons when the animals are feeding.
Next we head to a beautiful waterfall where you can cool down and take a much deserved rest. Bring a snack and enjoy the beauty of this naturally formed waterfall. After the morning hike we’ll head back to the lodge for a delicious lunch and relaxation time.
After lunch, enjoy free time at the beach or lounge around the property and enjoy the pool or ocean. In the late afternoon, those of you who wish to continue exploring can hike in the area to spot more wildlife. The animals are always more active early am or late in the afternoon! Kiran will also be offering more Reiki and chakra massages. Want a body massage? Our in-house massage therapist will be happy to offer you a few choices.
At around 4:30pm Kiran will be waiting for you on our beach platform for your sunset practice. Enjoy a restorative and gentle session to realign mind, body and soul.
In the evening, we have a wonderful and delicious dinner waiting for you after happy hour! Perhaps you’ll be interested in checking out what the chef is making? Enter the open-air kitchen to learn about Costa Rican fare and other local dishes!
After dinner, if you still have enough energy, we’ll take you on a short night hike in and around the property to spot the night action! It’s a whole different perspective from day to night here on the Osa!
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Approx. hike time: 4 hours, mostly flat but uneven terrain.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included tours: AM yoga with Kiran, Afternoon Reiki & Chakra massages (2 spots), Sunset yoga with Kiran
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| THURSDAY MAY 23 - Start your day with an early am session or join us on an optional early am bird tour before breakfast. After a delicious hearty meal, we’ll venture to our second waterfall hike! Keep in mind that today, you will get fully wet in our hike up the Carbonara River. This hike is for anyone that likes a little adventure mixed with swimming and hiking!
Your afternoon is open to lounge around, enjoy the beach and ocean or simply lay around with a good book. You can also try one of our many optional tours from surfing, to waterfall rappelling, to tree climbing to even horseback ridding! Come for an afternoon workshop on Reiki for animals with Kiran. We may be able to apply what we've learned when visiting the animal refuge on our last day!
Sunset yoga will be available this afternoon overlooking the ocean for those interested!
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Approx. hike time: 4 hours
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included tours: Early am yoga + Hike to waterfall + Sunset yoga
Optional tours: Early am bird tour (35US) , Waterfall rappelling (99US) , Surfing (60US), Tree Climbing (65US), Horseback riding and more ($ varies).
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| FRIDAY MAY 24 - What’s your pleasure? You’re free to enjoy a day at the beach, take a nearby hike with Martine, your Rainforest Host or visit the famous Corcovado National Park. We highly recommend taking the opportunity to explore this amazing place full of animals! The park is located between the ocean and mountains, which has created a natural corridor that brings together abundant wildlife. You'll realize quickly why it was called “the most biologically intense place on earth” by National Geographic Magazine! It’s home to wildcats like pumas and jaguars, as well as peccaries, tapirs and all four species of monkeys! This hike is led by a knowledgeable local guide. No matter what you choose to do this morning, you'll have the afternoon free at the lodge to do more of whatever you want! Morning and afternoon yoga may be available today if there is enough interest!
Tonight, we’ll meet for another scrumptious dinner and maybe head to the local bar next door for some cocktails and dancing! This is our last night together on the Osa but we still have a few fun adventures on the menu!
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Approx. hike time: Corcovado hike 6 to 8 hours. If you choose to hike close to the lodge with your RR Escape host 4 hours.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch (packed for those in the park), Dinner
Included activities: AM and PM yoga based on interest of the group + Local hike with Martine, your RR Escape host
Optional activity: Guided tour of Corcovado National Park. More info will be sent to you in advance. You must be in good physical shape to do this 6 to 8 hour hike on flat but uneven terrain. (75US)
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| SATURDAY MAY 25 - Save the best for last! This may be our last day on the Osa, but it’s one of our favourites. We will kick off the day with an incredible optional boat trip to visit an animal refuge on the Golfo Dulce. The Golfo Dulce is one of the deepest tropical fjords in the world and is home to three species of dolphins, turtles and even whale-sharks! You’ll see wildlife like you’ve never seen before, and experience the authentic beauty of the Pacific. At the refuge, you can interact with monkeys and enjoy some of the local wildlife up close. This may be a good time to try out your animal Reiki! Also, you’ll be supporting a good cause as the refuge is there to release injured wildlife or to give a home to those that cannot be released. Don’t want to do the boat tour? You can stay on land and take advantage of this day to discover the small town of Puerto Jimenez or head to one of our favourite restaurants outside of town for a relaxing morning on the beach. We’ll meet you here for lunch after the tour.
Later in the afternoon you can try out zip lining!! Don’t want to zip? Not a problem, enjoy a cold drink by the ocean, have lunch in a local restaurant or discover the small and quaint town of Puerto Jimenez. Later this afternoon, we all meet up to catch our domestic flight back to San José. Once in San José we’ll head to our hotel and meet for our last dinner together. If there is enough interest from the group, enjoy one last fun yoga session in San Jose at sunset.
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Included meals: Breakfast
Optional activities: Dolphin boat tour (Early bird discount - Included if you booked by January 1st 2019) , Wildlife refuge (25US donation to enter) , Zip lining tour (75USD)
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| SUNDAY MAY 26 - Enjoy a complimentary yummy breakfast at the hotel and say your farewells! With us, it’s never goodbye, just "see you later!" Transfer to the International Airport or you can continue enjoying more of San José if you have time before your flight! ________________________________ Included meal: Breakfast
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| WHAT NEXT...
Contact us to book your spot in this unique retreat escape. Spaces are limited to only a few so you'll want to join NOW! Plus if you join by January 1st 2019, you'll save 150 US!
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