Personalized 4-Day Yoga and Ayurveda Wellness Escape in Costa Rica's Rainforest

The retreat takes place at Umbra Retreat, a collection of private container-home apartments tucked into the hills of Playa Negra Heights, a short bicycle ride from the beach and near Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. It's a modern, comfortable base with a plunge pool in the courtyard, and despite the jungle setting, you've got reliable wifi, hot water, and backup power. Each apartment has its own kitchen, one and a half bathrooms, a private balcony, and a rooftop hangout area.

Your host, Stephanie, has been living and working in the region for more than a decade. Her background spans yoga, Ayurveda, Thai Yoga Bodywork, and nervous system regulation, and she's known for being both intuitive and grounded. Rather than running you through a fixed sequence of classes, she designs each day around what's showing up for you—physically and emotionally. One day might be active and exploratory; another might be slow and restorative.

A typical day includes a personalized morning yoga and meditation session, followed by a fresh breakfast. Mornings are often given over to a focused piece of work—like the extended Thai Yoga massage on day two, or the Ayurvedic consultation on day three. Afternoons leave space for rest, journaling, walking in the rainforest, or an excursion to the beach. Evenings bring a gentle practice and a nourishing dinner. The idea isn't to fill every hour, but to give you the support to go deeper into what you need.

The program explicitly includes an Ayurvedic consultation that goes into your constitution, digestion, energy, and daily rhythms, and you'll get a PDF with practical ritual suggestions to take home. There's also a closing conversation before you leave, so you have a clear sense of how to continue the work once you're back in your normal life.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation in a private modern apartment - All meals from dinner (day 1) through breakfast (day 4) - Unlimited drinking water, fresh daily medicinal teas and elixirs - Daily private personalized yoga sessions - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama (breathwork) classes - 90-minute Ayurvedic consultation - Extended Thai Yoga Bodywork massage - Personalized menu inspired by Ayurvedic principles - Use of bicycle - Domestic transportation during the retreat - Welcome drink - Pre- and post-retreat WhatsApp support - Option for follow-up online meetup - WiFi connection - Parking - Concierge service to optimize your free time

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Additional treatments (e.g., extra massages) - Additional activities not included in the itinerary (e.g., surf classes, horseback riding, ziplining) - Optional excursions such as Bri Bri Day Visit with lunch - Extra nights accommodation