7 Day Surf & Yoga Wellness Escape in Costa Rica

The Pura Vida Surf & Yoga Retreat takes the classic surf-and-yoga pairing and gives it a proper home: a boutique ashram called Yoga Ashram Costa Rica, set in the hills above Tamarindo. The property is the creation of Matea Zajec, who founded Hari OM Yoga & Wellness after years of studying and teaching, and her background shows. The retreat center has an open-air jungle yoga deck with ocean views, a non-chlorinated pool, walking trails, and a handful of rooms and bungalows, keeping group sizes deliberately intimate. It's modern enough to feel comfortable—air conditioning, fiber-optic wifi—but the atmosphere is firmly ashram: quiet, simple, set up for practice and rest.

Yoga here is tailored to what you're actually doing. Morning classes shift between energizing vinyasa flows and gentler sessions focused on recovery, with special attention to the needs of surfers and athletes. Aerial yoga is a signature offering, and on certain days you'll take the practice to the beach or onto a paddleboard. The teachers come from the Hari OM school of yoga, which roots itself in bhakti and alignment-based Hatha, and the instruction is precise without being precious. Beginners are as welcome as advanced practitioners, and the smaller group sizes mean you get real feedback on your practice.

Surf lessons are semi-private and run from a partner surf school at Tamarindo Beach, chosen for its consistent waves and sandy bottom—good conditions for learning. Instructors are professional and experienced, and sessions are scheduled around the tides and the group's ability. For many guests, the highlight is improving their surfing in a genuinely beautiful, low-pressure setting.

Beyond the mat and the water, the retreat layers in wellness and nature. You'll get a specialty nature and adventure day tour at one of Costa Rica's most popular spots, a sound healing meditation, a pranayama class, and a wellness Ayurvedic treatment of your choice. There's a community event—a cacao ceremony or sound bath—and professional event photos to take home. The balance works: active mornings with plenty of daylight hours to recover, explore Tamarindo, or just sit on the deck and watch the jungle. This isn't a retreat that overschedules you; it gives you structure when you want it and freedom when you don't.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation at Yoga Ashram Costa Rica, a boutique eco-retreat center - 2 daily plant-based, Ayurvedic meals (breakfast and lunch or brunch and dinner) - 3 semi-private surf lessons at Tamarindo Beach with professional instructors - Daily tailored yoga classes (including aerial yoga and SUP yoga sessions) - Meditation classes and sound healing meditation - Pranayama (breathwork) class - A specialty nature and adventure day tour to a popular Costa Rican location - One wellness Ayurvedic treatment from our menu - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Professional event photos - Pre- and post-retreat support from our team - Parking, luggage storage, and high-speed fiber-optic wifi

What's not included

- Airport transfers (unless arranged separately) - Flights - Travel insurance (highly recommended) - Visa fees - Additional meals or snacks outside of included meals - Extra wellness treatments or excursions - Personal expenses and gratuities