Yoga and Bodywork Retreat in Costa Rica's Cloud Forest

The retreat happens at Finca Camino Nuevo, a small, nature-focused center perched at about 1200 meters above sea level in the mountains of Monteverde. The setting is dramatic: primary rainforest, sweeping views toward the sea and the Gulf of Nicoya, and a cool, windy climate that makes the nights crisp and the mornings often sunny. The buildings are simple and locally built, with wooden details and natural materials that fit right into the forest around them.

Your days follow a gentle rhythm. Mornings begin with a 75-minute yoga practice at 7am, guided by Steven. His teaching is rooted in the Ashtanga tradition but draws on a wide range of movement practices — Thai massage, contact improvisation, capoeira, acroyoga — so classes feel exploratory rather than rigid. He emphasizes breath, alignment, and body awareness, and he's good at giving beginners clear guidance while still challenging more experienced practitioners.

After breakfast, you have a long stretch of free time until lunch. Some guests join the permaculture work in the organic and medicinal gardens; others head off on the forest trails, book an extra treatment, or just settle into a hammock. After lunch there's a permaculture lesson, another block of free time, and then dinner. It's a structure that leaves plenty of room for rest and reflection, and the small group size means you can adapt the flow to how you're actually feeling each day.

You'll also have a 90-minute OsteoThai bodywork session with Lotte, an osteopath who combines gentle osteopathic listening with Thai massage techniques. The treatment is less about deep pressure and more about creating space for your body to reorganize itself — a hands-on counterpart to the yoga that many guests find deeply restoring. Whether you're dealing with a specific issue or just want to feel more at ease in your body, the session is a highlight of the stay.

What's included

- 4 days, 3 nights accommodation (private or shared room with private bathroom) - 3 daily vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Daily 75-minute yoga and movement classes with Steven - 90-minute OsteoThai bodywork session with Lotte - Jacuzzi and pool access - Access to forest trails and all farm facilities - Permaculture farm tour (free gift) - WiFi and parking - Laundry service (additional cost)

What's not included

- Flights and airport transfers - Travel insurance - Additional treatments or activities - Extra nights (optional) - Personal expenses