Sunrise and sunset yoga
Begin each morning with an energizing practice as the sun rises over the jungle, and end each day with a grounding sunset practice overlooking the Pacific.
The invitation
Imagine waking to the sound of the ocean, greeting the sunrise with yoga, nourishing your body with vibrant tropical meals, and spending a week reconnecting with yourself in one of Costa Rica's most beautiful beach communities.
Join a small, intimate group of ten women or fewer for a week of movement, adventure, deep rest, meaningful connection, and renewal.
Santa Teresa sits on the Pacific side of the Nicoya Peninsula, where the jungle runs almost to the sand. It is the kind of place where the day is organized around light rather than a clock, and where a week is long enough to actually feel the difference.
What's included
The shape of the week
Structured enough that you never have to plan anything, open enough that you are never being marched around.
Fresh, healthy meals
Breakfast and lunch each day at El Patio, steps from the house. Fresh tropical fruit, locally inspired cooking, smoothies, and food that leaves you energized rather than heavy.
Adventure and exploration
- Waterfall adventures
- A bioluminescent snorkeling excursion
- Beach walks and sunset gatherings
- Free time to surf, rest, shop, or swim
Creative and reflective practice
- Guided journaling
- Mandala making with shells and stones from the beach
- Connection circles
- Time to slow down and be present
A day here
How the hours actually go
No two days are identical, and excursion days shift things around. This is the rhythm most days follow.
Draft, needs Kristine's sign-off
These times are placeholders written to show the layout. Replace with the real schedule, or delete this whole section if the week is looser than this.
- 6:15 am Sunrise practiceVinyasa as the light comes up over the jungle.
- 8:00 am Breakfast at El PatioA short walk from the house.
- 10:00 am Open morning or excursionWaterfall, beach, surf lesson, or nothing at all.
- 1:00 pm LunchTogether at El Patio.
- 3:00 pm Free afternoonRest, read, swim, wander into town.
- 5:00 pm Sunset practiceSlower, grounding, facing the Pacific.
- 7:00 pm Dinner in townOn your own or with the group. Dinners are not included, which leaves room to explore.
Your home for the week
One house, ten women, steps from the water
We stay together in a private home in Santa Teresa, designed for community while still leaving room to unwind on your own.
Shared spaces can make or break a retreat, so room assignments are matched thoughtfully rather than drawn from a hat. On the registration form you will be asked about:
- Early riser or late sleeper
- Quiet or social by preference
- Snoring and light sleeping
- How much privacy you want
- Friends attending together
The goal is simple. Everyone comfortable, everyone rested, everyone at home.
Is this retreat for you?
This week is built for women who want to
- Slow down and recharge
- Deepen their yoga practice
- Connect with supportive, like-minded women
- Enjoy adventure balanced with rest
- Return home feeling lighter, clearer, and inspired
No advanced yoga experience is necessary. Just an open heart and a willingness to receive.
Participation is limited to ten women. Small groups allow for deeper connection, personalized attention, and a relaxed atmosphere. Once the spots are filled, a waitlist opens.
Your host
Kristine
Kristine has practiced yoga for 26 years. She completed her 200-hour teacher training with CorePower Yoga in Point Loma, San Diego, in March 2008, began teaching privately in 2010, and started leading group classes in 2013.
She teaches vinyasa, yin, and bhakti. Her ongoing study includes a Dao Flow Women's Health Yoga certification and years of bhakti retreats with Krishna Das. Bhakti sits at the center of her own practice, and she is happiest making it feel welcoming rather than rarefied. She has led mini retreats, restorative Tune-Ups, and teacher-training modules in Sanskrit and mantra.
Away from the mat she plays tabla and piano, cooks, gardens, hikes, and travels. She lives in Western North Carolina.
Two open items
Studio names are not listed yet. Wild Lotus Yoga Collective in Flat Rock, NC was confirmed as a real business; Nourishing Life Yoga and Massage did not turn up in a business lookup and needs confirming before it goes on the page. Kristine may also want to say whether she has led a week-long international retreat before.
Investment
What the week costs
Pricing is per person, based on shared accommodations. All guests share thoughtfully assigned rooms.
Early bird · through December 15, 2026
$2,400
per person, shared room
Regular · from December 16, 2026
$2,600
per person, shared room
Included
- Seven nights in the private home in Santa Teresa
- Twice-daily yoga, sunrise and sunset
- Breakfast and lunch daily at El Patio
- Waterfall adventure
- Bioluminescent snorkeling excursion
- Guided journaling and nature mandala practice
- Welcome gift
- Group ground transportation from San José airport at designated times
- Retreat planning and on-site support all week
Not included
- Round-trip airfare
- Dinners, which is a good excuse to explore Santa Teresa's restaurants
- Travel insurance
- Optional surf lessons, massages, or extra excursions
- Personal shopping and incidentals
Payment
- Reserve with a $500 non-refundable deposit, or pay in full when you register. Either way, $500 of what you pay is the non-refundable deposit.
- If you reserve with the deposit: 50% of the remaining balance is due January 15, 2027, and the final balance is due May 1, 2027.
Cancellation
Accommodations, transportation, and excursions are reserved well in advance, so the $500 deposit is non-refundable.
- Cancel before March 1, 2027: refund of all payments made, minus the $500 deposit.
- Cancel March 1 through April 30, 2027: 50% refund of payments received, excluding the deposit.
- Cancel on or after May 1, 2027: non-refundable.
We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance to protect your investment against illness, injury, flight disruption, or anything else you cannot see coming.
Two open items
The original policy included a waitlist exception for late cancellations. It was removed here because it had no timeline or decision rule. Add it back with specifics, or leave it out. Also unanswered: whether there is a minimum number of guests for the retreat to run, and whether registration closes on a set date.
Getting there
Travel
The retreat begins and ends in Santa Teresa.
The recommended arrival airport is San José International (SJO). A group shuttle from SJO to Santa Teresa is included for guests arriving within the designated window, and return transportation to SJO at the end of the week is included as well.
If you would rather fly into Liberia International (LIR), or arrive outside the scheduled transfer times, you are welcome to do so. Transportation to and from the retreat is then your own responsibility, and we will send recommended options.
Detailed travel information and recommended flight windows go out after registration.
How to reserve
Three steps
- Complete the registration form Your details, travel plans, health and dietary needs, and rooming preferences.
- Choose how to pay Reserve with a $500 deposit or pay in full, securely at the end of the form. The $500 deposit is non-refundable either way.
- Watch your inbox Confirmation, payment schedule, travel guide, room preference questionnaire, and packing list.
Ten spots. Once they are gone, a waitlist opens.
Reserve your spot
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