Wellness and Self-Discovery Retreat with Vedic Astrology in Costa Rica

Most retreats tell you to relax and let go. This one gives you tools to actually understand yourself, then sends you home with something concrete to work with. The core of the week is two personalised readings. The Human Design consultation maps your energetic type and how you're built to make decisions, using a system that blends astrology, the I Ching, the Kabbalah, and the chakras. The Vedic astrology reading looks at the positions of the stars and planets at your birth to talk about your life path, your strengths, and the challenges you're likely to meet. Both sessions are led by hosts who have studied these systems for years, not by hired guests who read from a chart.

Between those deep-dive sessions, the schedule is deliberately light. Mornings start with a yoga class tailored to your level, with an emphasis on alignment. Yoga here is rooted in bhakti-yoga and draws on Vinyasa and Hatha, taught by Matea, an E-RYT 500 who trained in the US and India. Later in the day you'll have a wellness treatment from the menu, which includes Ayurvedic therapies, hypnotherapy, and energy healing. Evenings wind down with sound healing meditation using Tibetan singing bowls.

The food is vegetarian and vegan, prepared with local Costa Rican ingredients, organic when possible, and tailored to Ayurvedic principles. Breakfast and lunch are provided daily; dinner is on your own, which gives you a reason to explore the restaurants in Tamarindo a couple of times during the week.

The ashram itself is a peaceful compound with a pool, an open-air yoga deck, and rooms set among the trees. It's a working yoga school, so you're likely to meet other guests who are there for teacher training or other retreats. The atmosphere is low-key and supportive, with hosts who are genuinely invested in helping you sort out what you want from your life and how to get there.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in a private room or bungalow - 2 daily meals (breakfast and lunch) - Daily yoga classes - Sound healing meditation - Pranayama breathwork class - 2 wellness treatments from the menu - Human Design consultation and reading - In-depth Vedic astrology reading - Guided nature hike - Event photos - Pre and post retreat support - Luggage storage - Parking - Free Wi-Fi

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Flights - Dinner meals - Additional wellness treatments - Personal expenses