Join Amy and Wendelin for an unforgettable experience in the lush foothills of the Chirripo Mountain Reserve in Costa Rica. Our enchanting jungle retreat destination, Finca Mia, sits gracefully along the banks of the pristine Talari River. Located at an elevation of 4000 ft, the cool nights and warm days make the climate at Finca Mia a perfect balance. Surrounded by rainforests for secluded tranquility, yet graced by a vibrant community, this healing retreat center is full of warmth and opportunity for self reflection, insight, and restful rejuvenation.
Together with your skilled retreat facilitators, Amy and Wendelin, we will establish a daily rhythm of practice for deep peace and well being. Our daily rhythm will include two yoga classes, guided meditation and pranayama as well as ample time for rest, connection with fellow participants, exploring the surrounding forest and opportunities for excursions. This retreat is a beautiful opportunity to attune your body and mind to the calming currents of the natural world and to immerse yourself in yoga, nutritious meals, lush emerald green vegetation, bird song, butterflies and the flowing waters of the crystal clean Talari river.
Amy and Wendelin have co-facilitated yoga retreats, trainings and classes for fourteen years. They bring a rich alchemy of skills and their abilities as knowledgeable and compassionate guides on the Yoga journey.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
OPTIONAL EXTRA ACTIVITIES:
LODGING + PRICING OPTIONS
LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS
• $2350 + TAX – SOLO
• $1775 + TAX PER PERSON – SHARED
ECO ACCOMMODATIONS
RIVER CABIN OR GLAMPING
• $1900 + TAX – SOLO
•$1450 + TAX PER PERSON – SHARED
REGISTRATION + DEPOSIT
To submit your deposit click the register button below, or call YogaSource directly at 505.982.0990. Once you have paid your deposit, YogaSource will contact you to arrange your lodging.
YOUR TEACHERS ON RETREAT
CHARLIE SMILES
Amy is a 500-hour E-RYT yoga teacher, certified Rolfing Structural Integrator and Pilates certified. From 2007-2018 Amy was an owner/director of YogaSource and continues to co-direct the 200 and 300hr Teacher Training Program. She has been a student of yoga since 1995 and has taught yoga classes, workshops and given private instruction for 20 years. She has taken multiple 200 and 500 hour teacher trainings as well as completing a 2000 hour training with Aadil Palkhivala in 2005. Biomechanics and modern movement sciences currently influences Amy’s yoga teaching. She is fascinated by the intricate relationship of the body and the mind. She sees yoga asana as the art and practice of awareness and precision, a view which comes through in her teaching. These alignment based classes are energizing and physically challenging with an inward directed focus.
WENDELIN SCOTT
Wendelin is the owner/director of YogaSource and co-directs the YogaSource Teacher Training. She has studied and practiced in the Krishnamacharya lineage of Yoga for twenty-five years and has been teaching continuously for twenty-one years. She holds a BA in History and Anthropology from Bard College and Masters in Eastern Classics and Sanskrit from St. John’s College. In addition to her formal education and training, Wendelin views her daily personal practice and her participation in a wise and vibrant community of Yoga practitioners at the center of her most valued life experience.
Wendelin's class instruction skillfully integrates decades of lineage training with poetry, mythology, anatomy, modern movement theories, and personal reflection. Her teaching approach is authentically rooted in the Yoga tradition and encourages students to find their unique relationship to the practice. She is a compassionate and skilled guide and lover of all that supports flowing life force energy and a quiet, integrated heart/mind.
AMENITIES + SERVICES:
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REFUNDS + CANCELLATIONS:
If you must cancel your retreat, the required deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable, unless we can fill your spot with another participant, given sufficient time.
Full refund, less deposit, will be given before 90 days notice of retreat start date.
Cancellations made within 90 days of your retreat: 50% of the total amount (less deposit) will be refunded.
Cancellations made within 60 days of your retreat: We apologize, but absolutely no refunds can be given, no exceptions.
GETTING THERE:
Finca Mia is located in the Perez Zeledon region of Costa Rica, in a small mountain community called Los Angeles de Rivas. Finca Mia provides a shuttle to and from the airport and/or hotels in San Jose.
Plan to arrive at SJO airport on or before May 22 and stay at one of the recommended hotels OR arrive to SJO airport by 9:30 am on the start date to be able to take the shuttle.
ARRIVAL DAY SHUTTLE
10:30 AM Latest pick-up at SJO airport
11:00 AM Latest pick-up from recommended hotels
DEPARTURE DAY SHUTTLE
9:00 AM Departure from Finca Mia to SJO for afternoon flight departures.
The shuttle is scheduled to arrive at SJO airport at 1:00 PM for afternoon departures. Please remember international departures require arrival at the airport 2 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you will require an earlier arrival at SJO, Finca Mia will be happy to assist you and arrange private transport.
RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN SAN JOSE
Wyndham Herradura
Country Inn and Suites
Double Tree by Hilton
All these hotels can be reserved through booking.com or expedia.com.