COSTA RICA YOGA & RETREATS
Mystica facilitates a powerful and magical environment that helps you to connect with Nature, with yourself, and with the Source of All in order to return to unity and oneness.
Mystica is proud to host many beautiful and powerful Yoga Retreats in Costa Rica. Located in the heart of Costa Rica, overlooking the majestic Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano, Mystica is located in the midst of a vortex of energy that deeply supports personal growth, transformation, and inspiration. All of our Costa Rica yoga retreats are customized based on leaders’ preferences, often combining Yoga and Transformation with adventure and enjoyment of the luscious beauty of Mother Nature through waterfalls, hot springs, and much more.
One of Mystica’s jewels is ‘La Esencia’, our Yoga Sanctuary nestled in the forest by a flowing river. Our spacious, covered, wooden platform embraced by the forest provides an unforgettable, natural ambiance for Yoga and meditation practice, and offers an ideal space for Costa Rica yoga retreats and yoga teacher training. We also have a refreshing dipping pool made of river stones with a waterfall, a detoxifying infrared sauna, a tree-top wellness space for Massage and Reiki, and a special Mystic Star Labyrinth for walking meditation.
Take sacred time away from the busy-ness of everyday life to relax, restore, and rejuvenate yourself in one of our wonderful retreats. We look forward to sharing the Beauty and Magic of Mystica during your yoga retreat in Costa Rica!
Other Types of Retreats in Costa Rica We Host:
Yoga Teacher Training
Personal Development Workshops
Mindfulness & Meditation
Ayurveda
Qi Gong
Breathwork
Reiki
Writing & Creative Expression
Tantra
Reserve Your Costa Rica Yoga Retreat
Attention LEADERS: Contact us today at retreats@mysticacostarica.com to explore possibilities for hosting your dream retreat and/or training at magical Mystica!
MYSTICA RETREAT SCHEDULE 2025
JAN 27 – FEB 1, 2025
RADIANCE RETREAT: Embodiment Retreat for Feminine Leaders
Leader: Amy Natalie
The Radiance Retreat is a 6-day immersive Feminine embodiment retreat to reconnect with your radiance, aliveness, and beauty. This retreat is designed for heart-centered female entrepreneurs, business owners, healers, and leaders who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the world. Throughout this experience, you’ll unplug from your Masculine energy and reconnect with yourself, your body, and with nature. Each day, you’ll be guided through a variety of daily rituals, self-care practices, and transformational somatic movement sessions to reawaken your Feminine energy, your intuition, and your creativity. And, you’ll be surrounded by a community of supportive, inspiring, and like-minded women to share this transformational journey together. By the end of the retreat, you’ll feel confident to be your fully expressed self as a powerful Feminine leader in the world.
About Your Host: Amy Natalie is an author, podcast host, embodiment mentor, nature lover, and world traveler. She specializes in helping women reconnect with their Feminine energy to emerge as the most authentic, confident, and self-expressed versions of themselves. Her mission is to ignite women into their feminine power so that they can live a life of freedom, pleasure, fulfillment, and purpose.
Amy has been mentoring women for over 11 years and has hosted 3 in person retreats + over 30 in person workshops and events. She is the author of The Feminine Way and the host of the Feminine Frequency Podcast.
For more information and to apply to register, click here:
https://amynatalieco.mykajabi.com/radianceretreat
FEB 1-8, 2025
BALANCE AND HARMONY: A Blue Zone Four Directions
Retreat Leader: Triccia Ramos
Escape to a retreat in Costa Rica, nestled in the heart of a Blue Zone – one of the few places in the world where people live longer, healthier lives. Immerse yourself in the transformative power of nature as you embark on a healing adventure for your mind, body, and soul.
Surrounded by lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and majestic mountains, this retreat offers a truly unique experience that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and inspired. Engage in daily chi gong and meditation sessions, nourish your body with delicious, locallysourced meals, and explore the natural beauty of Costa Rica through guided hikes and excursions.
Triccia Ramos will be your guide as you connect with like-minded individuals and experienced healers who will support you on your journey towards greater health and vitality. Whether you’re seeking to reduce stress, improve your overall well-being, or simply recharge your spirt, this retreat will provide the perfect environment for growth and transformation.
For full details and to register, click on the link below:
FEBRUARY 8-15, 2025
THE RISE RETREAT: Divine Feminine Empowerment for Women
Leaders: Lori Myles-Carullo & Kaylan Wojcik
Join us at magical Mystica Lodge for a very powerful and luscious week of RISING in Divine Feminine Empowerment. Give yourself the gift of this time away in the tropical beauty of Costa Rica to nourish and nurture yourself deeply in body, heart, mind, and soul. Join together in sacred connection with like-hearted women who have participated in Lori’s 12 week online RISE program, one of the SHAKTI RISING retreats, or the Online Lunar Circles.
During this transformative retreat week, each day will be devoted to a specific Goddess from one of the world’s spiritual traditions, along with Her healing empowerments. The various practices of meditation, breath work, yoga, qi gong, chanting, ecstatic dance, are more will all centre around the empowering theme of the day.
We will also journey to the Pacific Coast for a beach day at Playa Hermosa, bathe in the healing hot springs at the base of the Arenal Volcano, enjoy a 3 hour sunset catamaran cruise on Lake Arenal, experience a candlelit sound journey, and participate in a full moon sacred cacao ceremony.
When we rise, we rise together.
For full details and to save your spot with us for the RISE Retreat, click on the link below:
https://www.wetravel.com/trips/the-rise-retreat-lori-myles-carullo-59660178
FEBRUARY 15-22, 2025
Journey to the Inner Light Retreat: A Balanced Experience of Essential SelfCare and Curated Adventures just for YOU
Leader: Kara Keating
Full Immersion at Mystica: Enjoy the Labyrinth, hiking, waterfall, river, jungle, massage, journaling, hammock time. You will be taken care of, so you can relax completely. Exclusive use of the retreat center. Healthy organic meals, prepared for your enjoyment. Experience the higher awareness that comes from being in a healing energy vortex. Connect with the land, yourself (and others) in new ways, body, mind and soul. Plenty of free time balanced with group activities.
Daily Yoga for Health and Well-being: Morning yoga class at La Esencia yoga sanctuary by the river, led by experienced teachers Kara Keating and Carole Sondalle. Afternoon restorative practices. Evening talks. Sound Healing Journey. Subtle Body/ energy work. Explore coherence through meditation. Yoga beginners/ seekers are warmly welcomed to all classes.
Adventures:
La Fortuna waterfall, Eco-Termales Hot Springs and Playa Hermosa Beach.
All-Inclusive: Transportation, meals, lodging, all excursions, classes, tips, and more!
- Transportation to and from our retreat center and the Liberia Airport.
- 7 nights of accommodations at Mystica Lodge and Retreat Center.
- Individual or shared room with private, full bathroom at Mystica.
- All meals during your stay using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
- Beach day at Playa Hermosa with lunch at El Bosque del Mar resort.
- All yoga classes. * Optional group and individual activities each day.
- A trip to nearby volcano/ La Fortuna, waterfall hike, lunch, soaking in the hot springs, and shopping in town.
- Unlimited use of Mystica’s natural dipping pool and meditation labyrinth.
- Marimba dance party with a local band.
- All tips/gratuities for our driver and all of Mystica staff members
Join us! You will be happy that you did! Deep Blessings and Gratitude for All.
For more information and to sign up visit:
https://www.wetravel.com/trips/the-inner-light-yoga-retreat-at-mysticakara-keating-31964160 or https://karakeatingyoga.com/events/
FEBRUARY 22 – MARCH 1, 2025
DRISHTI RETREAT
Leader: Kaylan Wojcik
Experience the magic of Costa Rica . Embark on a week of Relaxation, Self Exploration & Pura Vida. ‘Drishti’ is translated to a focused gaze, to enhance concentration and direct attention to our inner experience. This retreat’s intention is to deepen our awareness of our inner drishti through various practices and beautiful experiences throughout our week. Your home base during this retreat will be Mystica Lodge: a sanctuary of pure beauty & healing energy.
This retreat is for those seeking to deepen their practice. Awaken each morning and enjoy Mystica’s Yoga Sanctuary in the HEART of the JUNGLE. Kaylan will host daily meditation and yoga, surrounded by the river & wildlife.
This trip is designed with YOU in mind. Feel free to spend time walking the unique grounds of Mystica , or relax in the hammocks and other gathering areas over looking the beautiful lake and Arenal Volcano. We will wander small towns, bathe in the soothing hot springs at the base of a volcano, experience equine therapy at horse farms, hike to Viento Fresco waterfalls, and experience even more activities specifically chosen to accompany our trip’s intention.
For full details and to reserve your spot in the DRISHTI Retreat, please contact Kaylan at kaylan24@gmail.com
MARCH 1-8, 2025
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S RETREAT
Leader: Amy R. Brooks
When women gather together, healing happens. Join Amy as she and a circle of other women create a sacred space in the mountains of Costa Rica to explore nature, writing, and community as a source of transformation and joy.
We will immerse ourselves in the experience with silent mornings, labyrinth walks, meditation, bodies of water (waterfall pool, onsite river and lake, and the Pacific Ocean), tropical excursions, and guided workshops. These unique opportunities will release what is holding you back and welcome what is patiently waiting to serve you.
It’s an adventure of a lifetime!
Your all-inclusive experience will also include:
- Transportation to and from our retreat centre and the Liberia Airport
- 7 nights of accommodations a Mystica Lodge and Retreat Center
- Individual or shared room with private, full bathroom at Mystica
- All meals during your stay using fresh, locally sourced ingredients
- A beach day at the Playa Hermosa beach with lunch at Bosque del Mar resort
- Three 60-minute yoga classes with healer Lori Myles-Carullo
- Optional group and individual activities each day
- A trip to nearby volcano/town, La Fortuna, for zip-lining through the rainforest, lunch, soaking in the hot springs, and shopping in town • a sunset catamaran tour of the expansive Lake Arenal
- unlimited use of Mystica’s natural dipping pool and meditation labyrinth
- Marimba dance party with a local band
In every moment, we will use nature, each other, and writing to guide our journey and have fun every step of the way. You will also be able to find respite in the onsite wading pool, on various walking paths, the rainforest river, an infrared sauna, nearby Ceiba tree, and the majestic Lake Arenal.
For more details and to reserve your spot, please click here: https:// www.wetravel.com/trips/international-women-s-retreat-amybrooks-27425191
Questions? You can contact Amy at: amyreneebrooks@gmail.com
MARCH 8-15, 2025
THE SACRED COCOON RETREAT: Trusting in Mindful Metamorphosis
Leader: Deborah Hanlon
Dive into a transformative 7-day retreat at Mystica, Costa Rica, where you’ll embark on a profound journey of personal metamorphosis. The Sacred Cocoon: Trusting in Mindful Metamorphosis blends the wisdom of mindfulness, the power of nature, and various healing modalities to help you reconnect with your true self and embrace the process of change.
Trust is the foundation of everything in the personal and spiritual development world, and this retreat is designed to help you cultivate and deepen that trust within yourself and the process of change.
This retreat offers a sanctuary for deep introspection and renewal. Within the sacred cocoon of ourselves, we will explore the profound connections between trust, mindfulness, and metamorphosis. Trust is the foundation that allows us to release old patterns and fears, opening us to the possibility of true transformation. Through mindful practices, we become present and aware, cultivating a deep connection with our inner world. This mindful awareness nurtures the metamorphosis, the process of shedding old layers and emerging renewed and empowered.
For more information and to register for The Sacred Cocoon: Trusting in Mindful Metamorphosis, please visit https://www.wetravel.com/trips/the-sacred-cocoon-trusting-in-mindful-metamorphosis-deborah-97993814 or contact me at hello@deborahhanlon.com.
Join me in this transformative retreat and embrace the path to your true self in the serene and healing environment of Mystica, Costa Rica!
March 16-22, 2025
RELATIONSHIP RETREAT
Leaders: Catherine and Duane O’Kane
A week-long retreat for couples who want to deepen their intimacy and overcome their challenges. It’s a chance to explore the reality of love beyond the fantasy and the pain.
You’ll have the opportunity to learn from other couples and experienced therapists who are themselves in a relationship, connect to your core self and your partner’s core self, and create a safe and supportive space for each other. You’ll leave with concrete tools to continue the process of growing together.
We will meet for dinner on Sunday, March 16, after being picked up at the Liberia airport. The workshop will be held for five days, concluding on Saturday, March 29, after breakfast and bussed to the airport.
Please click the following link for more details:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/relationship-retreat-costa-rica-tickets-944268411237?aff=oddtdtcreator
MARCH 23-29, 2025
REUNION RETREAT (Private Group)
Leaders: Catherine and Duane O’Kane
This is a special 6 night/7 day reunion retreat only for the graduates of the RUDE AWAKENING Intensive Workshop at Mystica from March of 2024 led by Catherine and Duane O’Kane.
MARCH 29-APRIL 5, 2025
THE SACRED COCOON RETREAT: Trusting in Mindful Metamorphosis
Leader: Deborah Hanlon
Dive into a transformative 7-day retreat at Mystica, Costa Rica, where you’ll embark on a profound journey of personal metamorphosis. The Sacred Cocoon: Trusting in Mindful Metamorphosis blends the wisdom of mindfulness, the power of nature, and various healing modalities to help you reconnect with your true self and embrace the process of change.
Trust is the foundation of everything in the personal and spiritual development world, and this retreat is designed to help you cultivate and deepen that trust within yourself and the process of change.
This retreat offers a sanctuary for deep introspection and renewal. Within the sacred cocoon of ourselves, we will explore the profound connections between trust, mindfulness, and metamorphosis. Trust is the foundation that allows us to release old patterns and fears, opening us to the possibility of true transformation. Through mindful practices, we become present and aware, cultivating a deep connection with our inner world. This mindful awareness nurtures the metamorphosis, the process of shedding old layers and emerging renewed and empowered.
For more information and to register for The Sacred Cocoon: Trusting in Mindful Metamorphosis, please visit: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/the-sacred-cocoon-trusting-in-mindfulmetamorphosis-deborah-10276723 or contact me at hello@deborahhanlon.com.
Join me in this transformative retreat and embrace the path to your true self in the serene and healing environment of Mystica, Costa Rica!
APRIL 5-12, 2025
BRIGHT SHINING LIGHT: Reiki Mastery Retreat
Leader: Lori Myles-Carullo
Join inspired and experienced Reiki Master Lori Myles-Carullo in the high energy jungle of Costa Rica for a 7 night/8 day Reiki Mastery training retreat. The pre-requisites for this retreat are Reiki Levels I & II and a soul calling into this next, highest level of energetic activation.
The title of the retreat is ‘BRIGHT SHINING LIGHT’, which is the direct translation of the Usui Reiki Mastery Symbol, Dai Ko Myo. We all have the possibility of being pure, clear, powerful channels for the Universal Life Force Energy, and for shining our lights brightly for the healing of ourselves, one another, and our whole world.
Along with the full Reiki Mastery Training, we will also bathe in the healing hot springs at the base of the majestic Arenal Volcano, share energy healing with the Tula Vida horse tribe, and enjoy a magical Sound Journey in Mystica’s jungle sanctuary.
For more details and to reserve your spot, contact Lori at lori.yogalove@gmail.com and click the following link: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/bright-shining-light-reiki-mastery-retreatlori-myles-carullo-35325789
APRIL 12-19, 2025
THE CHAKRA JOURNEY: A COSTA RICAN WHOLENESS RETREAT
Leaders: Peter Jones & Nichole DenBoer
Imagine a week where your only task is to transcend your daily grind and dive deep into the essence of your being. Welcome to Mystica Lodge, your sanctuary nestled by the tranquil Lake Arenal, with the majestic volcano whispering ancient secrets in the background. This isn’t just a vacation; it’s a spiritual odyssey, guided by the dynamic duo of Peter Jones and Nichole DenBoer.
Peter Jones, the telekinesis guru, will have you flexing your psychic muscles like you’re in a mental gym. Imagine manifesting your dreams with the immediacy of a text message. Peter’s sessions are your masterclass in turning your wildest aspirations into tangible realities.
Nichole DenBoer invites you to a dance with your soul. From activating your pineal gland to balancing your chakras, you’ll embark on a journey where yoga feels like a conversation with the universe, meditations transport you to other dimensions, and nature walks become spiritual pilgrimages.
Together, Peter and Nichole craft an experience where the lush jungle, the warm Costa Rican sun, and the gentle whispers of the volcano amplify your spiritual growth. This retreat isn’t just about escaping; it’s about evolving. You’ll leave not just refreshed but reborn, with a toolkit of spiritual practices that’ll make your everyday life feel like a continuation of your Mystica journey.
Don’t just vacation; evolve.
Join us at Mystica Lodge for a week where you’ll not only recharge but also unlock your potential in the most idyllic setting Costa Rica has to offer.
Click here for more details and to register: