5-Day Yoga, Ayurveda & Meditation Reset in Costa Rica

This is a retreat with real substance behind it. Hari OM Yoga and Wellness is a proper school, not just a venue that happens to run yoga weeks. The teaching is rooted in bhakti-yoga and Ayurveda, and that comes through in how the days are put together. Rather than a generic schedule of classes, the instructors shape the practice around what each guest needs, which is rare at this price point.

Mornings start with breakfast before heading out to the sand for beach yoga, followed by mindful meditation. The meditation here is not just sitting quietly — sound healing with Tibetan singing bowls is a core part of it, and guests often mention the aerial yoga sessions too. If you have never tried it, a hammock-based aerial class is a genuinely memorable way to work on inversions without the fear of crashing to the floor. The host is known for helping people find confidence in free-standing inversions, and the small class sizes mean you get hands-on adjustments rather than being one of twenty mats at the front.

Also included is a healing treatment from their wellness menu. They specialise in Ayurveda, so think Shirodhara — warm oil poured steadily over the forehead — or Reiki energy work, chosen after a consultation to match what you need. There is a nature boat tour and a visit to the local market woven into the schedule as well, so it is not all practice. The retreat sits about five kilometres from the centre of Tamarindo, which sounds like a downside until you realise it means you walk the beach each day and sleep to the sound of the jungle rather than the bars.

What's included

- Accommodation in a private room (Indigo or Treehouse) - 2 daily meals (breakfast and lunch), vegetarian/vegan with gluten-free options - Daily yoga classes sequenced for your needs - Mindful meditation and sound healing sessions - Breath-work and pranayama class - Aerial yoga workshop - Workshop on yoga and meditation benefits for daily life - One healing treatment from the wellness menu (Ayurvedic or energy work) - Nature boat tour - Pick-up from Tamarindo local airport - Free WiFi and parking - Luggage storage - Pre- and post-retreat support from the team

What's not included

- Airport transfers (except local Tamarindo pick-up) - Flights - Travel insurance - Dinners - Optional spa treatments and excursions