Jungle & Ocean Wellness Retreat with Breathwork, Yoga & Surf in Costa Rica

The property sits in Lagunas Baru, a small mountain town about ten minutes from the Pacific coast near Dominical. You wake to birdsong and humid jungle air, and the nearest beach is close enough for a quick morning surf session. The famous Nauyaca waterfall is also just a short drive away, and the hosts regularly take small groups there for hikes and swimming.

A typical day has no set schedule in stone—the hosts adjust based on the group's energy—but the rhythm is consistent. Mornings begin with a practice designed to wake up the body and calm the mind: breathwork, qigong, or a yoga flow. After breakfast, you might head to the beach for a surf lesson or venture to a waterfall. Midday is deliberately open for integration—time to digest the morning, sit by the pool, or book a massage. Afternoons bring a guided workshop or session, which could be another breathwork ceremony, a somatic exercise, or a light workout in the home gym. Evenings are for connection: sunset at the beach, a group meditation, or just sharing dinner together.

The retreat is guided by Michael, Astara, and Ben—all three are deeply experienced in their fields. Michael holds certifications in massage therapy, Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage, and breathwork facilitation, and has apprenticed in master plant medicine in the Amazon. Astara's background is in tantric somatic arts, kriya yoga, breathwork, and feminine holistic movement. Ben has been leading breathwork retreats for six years. Together, they bring a mix of hands-on bodywork, guided breath, and practical nervous system regulation that you don't often find at a surf-and-yoga retreat.

What's different about this one from other Costa Rica retreats is the human element. The hosts live on the property and participate fully—they're not just teaching from the front of the room. Guests repeatedly mention feeling genuinely seen and cared for. That attention to individual needs, combined with the adventure elements and the comfortable accommodations, makes this retreat feel less like a production and more like a genuine reset.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Daily yoga classes - Daily pranayama classes - Daily meditation classes - Transportation during the retreat - Surf lessons with our instructors - Specialized workshops - Group excursions/activities - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Parking - Luggage storage - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary