Jungle Silence & Stillness: A Week of Meditation and Yoga in Costa Rica

The retreat is called Natural Rhythms, and that’s exactly what it’s about—letting your body settle back into a pace that feels human. For the first few days, you’ll be guided into deep stillness through Hridaya-inspired meditation, a practice that focuses on heart-centered awareness. You’ll also have daily Qi Gong and yoga sessions, breathwork, and time to simply be in nature. The idea isn’t to fill every hour with activity, but to create enough quiet that you can actually hear yourself again.

What makes this retreat unusual is the balance it strikes. Many wellness retreats jam the schedule with classes from morning to night; silent retreats can feel rigid or isolating. Here, three days of supported silence sit inside a week that also includes gentle movement, elemental teachings, and space for integration through creativity and sound. It’s a middle path that feels both grounded and nourishing—you’re not just sitting in silence, and you’re not just moving from one class to the next.

Amanda Luna, your host and facilitator, is a holistic wellness practitioner specializing in herbalism, yoga, meditation, and space holding. She co-founded Ecomaste with a vision for regenerative living, and her facilitation style is grounded and heart-centered. Guests often mention how her teachings are adjusted to individual needs, and how the small group creates a sense of real connection. One guest described the experience as “a full circle in a week,” noting that the meditation and silence helped her feel renewed and positive.

The location itself does a lot of the work. Ecomaste is set on a large expanse of land in the Diamante Valley, with a river a two-minute stroll away and natural dipping pools. The lodge has a dedicated yoga veranda with views of the pond and mountains, and gardens full of herbs, flowers, and vegetables. It’s the kind of place where the sounds of the jungle—birds, water, wind—become part of the practice.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation in shared or private room - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Daily meditation classes - Daily yoga classes - Daily pranayama classes - Specialized workshops - Luggage storage - Pre and post retreat support from our team - WiFi connection - Parking

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary