Women's Wellness Retreat with Yoga and Ayurveda in Costa Rica

Marine Busek runs these small women-only retreats at Sukha in Playa Chiquita. She's been living in Costa Rica for over eight years and brings together yoga, Ayurveda, and her training in counselling. Her teaching style is personal — she knows each participant by name, and the small group size means she can adapt sessions to how you're feeling each day.

A typical day starts with meditation, pranayama, and an energizing Hatha yoga class, followed by a slow Ayurvedic breakfast. Mornings and afternoons are a mix of workshops, free time, and the option to explore the local area. Late afternoon is a sharing circle and a restorative Yin yoga session, and the day finishes with an Ayurvedic dinner and some quiet time for journaling or reflection.

The venue sits in nature between the sea and the jungle, with an open-air yoga space that looks out over the trees. It's a 400-metre walk from the main road in Playa Chiquita, and the beaches are a short distance away. Puerto Viejo village is close by if you want to explore its cafes, galleries and laid-back vibe.

This is a retreat that leans into rest. It's not a spa holiday and it's not medical — it's a week of gentle practice, good food, and being in nature. The Ayurvedic approach shows up in the meals, the daily rhythm, and the attention to digestion and sleep. You'll leave with a workbook, a month of follow-up, and a real reset.

What's included

- Airport pickup - Group shuttle from San Jose (SJO) airport to Puerto Viejo - 7 nights accommodation in private or shared room - 3 daily Ayurvedic meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Snacks - Daily yoga classes (Hatha and Yin) - Daily meditation classes - Specialized Ayurveda workshops - Course manual (workbook) - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Post-retreat follow-up (1 month)

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments (e.g., massage) - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Domestic flights (optional)