Wellness Escape: 5-Day Mind & Body Retreat in the Costa Rican Jungle

This retreat is less about following a strict schedule and more about creating space for you to listen to what you need. Each day begins with a morning yoga session at 8:30 am, with styles varying from Vinyasa and Hatha to Power and Slow Flow. The afternoons and evenings may include 'Frequency Attunement' sound journeys, meditation, voice activation, or heart-opening cacao ceremonies, depending on what's present for the group.

Alyusha brings a unique background to her work. She spent years performing on world-famous stages, including The Queen’s Jubilee and Glastonbury Festival, before a health crisis led her to explore sound, frequency, and the body's innate healing capacity. She studied with a curandera in the Amazon and with midwives in Guatemala, and now lives in Costa Rica, where she leads retreats. Her approach is intuitive and deeply personal, focusing on embodied listening and helping you connect with your own inner wisdom.

The setting plays a big part in the experience. The Dragonfly Beach Retreat is a small collection of villas nestled in tropical gardens, a minute's walk from the beach. The sound of howler monkeys and birdsong replaces traffic noise, and the open-air yoga deck is surrounded by jungle greenery. It's a place where you can genuinely unplug and feel the rhythm of the natural world.

Each retreat is shaped around the intentions you share with Alyusha before you arrive, so the experience can vary from one week to the next. This flexibility means you might spend an afternoon swimming in the sea, take an optional nature hike with a local guide, or simply rest in a hammock with a book. The goal is to leave feeling restored, more in tune with yourself, and with tools to carry that sense of calm back into your daily life.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in a private casita or bungalow - Daily brunch and dinner - Daily yoga classes (Vinyasa, Hatha, Power, Slow Flow) - 1-hour massage or 5 Elements Acupuncture - Transformational Coaching Session with Alyusha - 1 Post-Retreat Integration Session - Heart Grounding session (20 mins) - Flower Bath and Sound Journey - Optional nature hikes with a trusted guide - Wifi connection - Parking

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Travel to and from airport