Horseback Yoga & Wellness Retreat in Costa Rica

The retreat is set at Shambhala, a small yoga retreat center on a hill above Playa Ostional, a turtle-nesting beach on Costa Rica's Pacific coast. The property has an ocean-view yoga shala, a garden with hammocks and sunbeds, a meditation garden, and an outdoor kitchen where guests gather for meals. The daily rhythm is simple: yoga and breathwork in the morning, a horse ride in the afternoon, and free time to walk to the beach, read, or explore the surrounding jungle. You'll have four two-hour horseback riding sessions over the week, led by local guides who know the trails through the jungle and along the beach. The yoga is a mix of Kundalini, Hatha, and Yin, taught by Isabelle, a certified 200-hour Yoga Alliance teacher who also leads Elemental Rhythm Breathwork sessions. The week also includes a breathwork workshop and a session of Spiritual Kung Fu with Doctor Tronko, who has practiced natural medicine for over 20 years. Guests come for the combination of horses, ocean, and daily practice — and leave with a calmer mind and a sense of having truly disconnected from the day-to-day. The area is protected because of the turtles that nest on the beach, and the local community is involved in conservation, so you're also contributing to that ecosystem just by being there. The retreat runs year-round except in October, when the rains are heaviest.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in shared or private room - 3 daily vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus snacks - Daily yoga classes (Kundalini, Hatha, Yin) - Daily pranayama (breathwork) classes - 4 horse riding sessions (2 hours each) - Elemental Rhythm breathwork workshop - Spiritual Kung Fu session - Group excursions/activities - Transportation during the retreat - Water, tea, coffee throughout the day - Free wifi and parking - Luggage storage - Pre- and post-retreat support from the team

What's not included

- Flights to Costa Rica - Travel insurance - Additional treatments (e.g., massages) - Airport transfers (available for extra fee) - Meals at restaurants outside the retreat - Personal expenses