7 Day Yoga & Wellness Retreat in Costa Rica's Blue Zone

The week is built around Devaya Yoga, which Bari Devaya created as a fusion of hatha, kundalini, and vinyasa flow. What makes it different is the use of color and sound—you practice breathing techniques while visualizing colors, and sessions often include crystal singing bowls. The idea is to move energy, release emotional blockages, and create new, more positive thought patterns.

Each day includes a morning practice, typically more active and energizing, and an evening session that's slower and more restorative, like yin yoga or a sound bath. The retreat is designed to be accessible for all levels, so if you've never done yoga before, you won't feel lost. Bari and her team adjust postures to fit your body and experience.

The location is a big part of the experience. Montezuma is known for its bohemian vibe, waterfalls, and jungle-covered hills meeting the Pacific. The hotel, Casitas Sollevante, is perched on a hillside with views over the ocean. You're about a 400-meter walk from the beach, though the path is steep and through the jungle—many guests take a taxi back up.

Meals are fresh and mostly vegetarian, with options to add fish or chicken. You'll have breakfast and dinner included, with snacks available. There's also an excursion to Isla Tortuga, where you can swim, snorkel, and relax on the beach.

Bari has been teaching for years and lives in Montezuma. She's open about her own healing journey—she created Devaya Yoga after recovering from anorexia and depression—and she's known for her compassionate, no-nonsense approach. The retreat is limited to 14 people, so you'll get individual attention and leave with a digital toolkit of practices to continue at home.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off - 6 nights accommodation - 2 meals daily: breakfast and dinner - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Daily yoga classes - Group excursions and activities - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Pre- and post-retreat support from the team - Course manual - Parking - WiFi connection

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments and massages