2nd Annual Mind|Body|Fitness Yoga Costa Rica Experience
with Andrea Dyer, Kristin Luna Ray, and Joshua Canter
March 9-16, 2013
Retreat from your daily routine to the beauty of Costa Rica and the time and space to investigate your yoga practice in this intensive. In this retreat, a variety of yoga and meditation practices will be offered daily and will help guide you into thoughtful inquiry. Yoga practitioners on all levels will benefit from this intensive – building strength, balance and inner peace. Come explore the many ways yoga can bring you home to yourself in the happiest place in the world!
The retreat will take place at Luna Nueva, one of True Nature Education’s favorite retreat destinations. Luna Nueva is a Sustainable Rainforest Eco-Lodge Hotel providing comfortable accommodations situated amidst acres of lush gardens, hiking trails and a secluded jungle, and views of the magnificent Arenal Volcano. The atmosphere of the retreat center is simple, healthy and relaxed. Rooms are double or triple occupancy with fans and hot water and the eco-lodge has beautiful chlorine free swimming pool and jacuzzi. It is an ideal secluded inspirational setting for our retreat.
In this highly participatory retreat, asana (yoga postures) practice will be a major focus. Each morning we will gather, at an outdoor pavilion, and salute the new day practicing together. In the many different yoga practices, yogic philosophy will be offered for personal exploration and there will be time following each practice to reflect and journal about the experience.
During the week, we will have time to practice Karma Yoga (“Yoga in Action”), taking part in service work in the local villages in Nosara. Take this opportunity to give back to local community, feeling the true heartfelt benefits of outreach. We will also practice “Adventure Yoga” as we travel together on breathtaking excursions on the pristine beaches, lush forests, and magical Costa Rican Waterfalls.
The mind|body|fitness yoga Costa Rica Experience is an opportunity for you to come to Costa Rica, deepen your practice, take part in giving though service, and build community through the power of retreat. This is an experience you will never forget.
Retreat Includes:
- 7 Nights Accomodations at The Luna Nueva Rainforest Eco-Lodge Hotel
- 3 Whole Foods Meals a Day
- All Transportation within Costa Rica
- Yoga and Meditation Practice Each-Day
- Personal Retreat Time (having time to nap, walk, read, just be)
- Service Project in the Local Area
- Mindfulness Meditation (Walking Mediation in the Rainforest)
- The Soul of the Voice/Bhakti Yoga
- Kirtan (Chanting Practice)
Instructors
Andrea Dyer, ERYT 500 (www.mindbodyfitnessyoga.com)
Director/owner of mind|body|fitness yoga in Greensboro, NC
Andrea, a self-described “yoga-mutt,” took her first yoga class in college in the early 80’s and became a serious student of yoga in the mid-90′s. A dedicated teacher, Andrea finds bliss in sharing yoga and is inspired by everyone she meets on her yogic path. Andrea’s classes reflect her passion for sharing yoga and her authentic, warm and light-hearted spirit. Her classes range from gently restorative to physically powerful, but always with a focus on mindfulness and self-inquiry. Andrea is inspired daily by her teachers’ passion for the practice (David Williams, Stephanie Keach, Paul Grilley, Sarah Powers and Erich Schiffmann). She is deeply grateful for her guides into the practice of Bhakti Yoga (Girish and Kristin Luna Ray). Andrea’s Sagittarius nature continuously seeks out new yoga adventures and she loves to take her students along on those quests.
Joshua Canter
Co-Founder of True Nature Education and the CREER Service Organization. Joshua is the Director of True Nature Education. He has a BA in Intentional Community Development and an MA in Contemplative Psychology with an emphasis on Mindfulness. Joshua is a trained facilitator, mediator, NVC (Non-Violent Communication) practitioner, yoga and meditation instructor. The past 7 years Joshua has been living part-time in Costa Rica and Asheville, North Carolina, teaching courses and workshops, leading retreats, and accompanying his wife musically while they travel throughout the country.
Kristin Luna Ray (www.KristinLunaRay.com)
Co-Founder of the True Nature Education and the CREER Service Organization. Kristin “Luna” Ray is a singer-songwriter, workshop leader, and advocate for wellness and spiritual growth. Over the last seven years, she has traveled extensively throughout the world sharing music through performance, workshops, kirtans (call and response chanting), and community work with hospice, and in schools with children. She is currently involved in an artist collaboration entitled the Bhakti Vinyasa Project, a Live Music and Yoga Experience. When she’s not traveling she resides part time in Asheville, NC, and part time in Costa Rica. Luna is also recently a new mama!
Accommodations
Luna Nueva is a Sustainable Rainforest Eco-Lodge Hotel providing comfortable accommodations situated amidst acres of lush gardens, hiking trails and a secluded jungle. The atmosphere of the retreat center is simple, healthy and relaxed. Rooms are double or triple occupancy with fans and hot water and the eco-lodge has a beautiful chlorine free swimming pool and jacuzzi. It is an ideal secluded inspirational setting for our retreat.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are prepared daily and include healthy vegetarian options along with fish and/or chicken. The food is organic and local when available, and prepared with nourishing ingredients and lots of love.
Activities
While on your retreat you will also have the opportunity to take part in adventure activities and wonderful excursions.
Some of the possible options include:
- Ziplining
- Horsebackriding
- Volcano Hike
- Hotsprings Excursion
- Night Rainforest Hike
- Hanging Bridges
- Waterfall Tour
- Sacred Seed and Plant Tour
- Kayaking
*Price of Activities are not included in Tuition
Registration
Register early as we expect this retreat to fill quickly! A $250 deposit will get your name on the big “I Want To Go To Costa Rica” list and officially reserve your spot. It will be deducted from the total amount of the trip cost.
*The trip has a minimum of 13 people and a maximum of 20 people
Payment
In order to pay and register, please click the payment icon below. Once payment is processed you will receive an information and registration packet. You will fill out these forms and email them back to True Nature for our records.
Grab your spot and register early with your $250 deposit so you can lock in the “Early Bird” price of $1495!
Available until June 21st!
Cancellation
Deposits are non-refundable.
1/2 Tuition is refundable up until 90 Days.
After 90 Days prior to a program tuition is non-refundable.
Full Tuition is refunded if the trip is canceled due to low enrollment
True Nature Education
True Nature is an Educational Travel Company which provides full service in the planning, support, and guiding of a diverse catalog of trips to Costa Rica each year. We believe in the power of experiential travel abroad and the multitude of affects it has on ones growth. We have hosted thousands of participants and have been honored to share in the life-changing experiences of our guests. It is True Nature’s goal to strive meet the needs of our guests and to be of support from the time you first contact us, to the time you land in Costa Rica, and until you return home from your journey.
Service
At the core of True Nature’s values is an emphasis on community service.
The CREER (“Believe”) Service Organization (501c3), True Nature Education’s Sister Organization, continually strives to do in depth research to understand the true needs of the people in the villages of Costa Rica which we visit. Each of programs has a service component which is organized and funded by donations received by CREER. If you would like to donate or learn more about CREER visit www.CREERBelieve.org.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
We understand that there are many questions when coming to a place you have never been. What do I bring? What is the weather?…We hope help to provide clarity to any of your questions or concerns.
(CLICK HERE to go to the Frequently Asked Question Page)
If you have any more questions please feel free to email us at info@truenatureeducation.com
Getting There
All international flights will arrive at either San Jose International Airport (SJO). From the airport we will organize transportation for all retreat participants. Before booking tickets please contact us to discuss flight arrival and departure windows for the retreat and to confirm if the retreat minimum enrollment has been reached.
If this retreat isn’t up your alley, take a look at the variety of other retreats coming up in Costa Rica! There’s a retreat with your name on it!
Click here for the True Nature Education listing of upcoming retreats!
