Upcoming yoga retreats in 2026
Take a break from the noise of daily life and immerse yourself in 6 days of yoga, wellness, nature, and connection in the jungle-meets-ocean paradise of Costa Rica.
This retreat is your invitation to recharge your body, clear your mind, and nourish your soul. Each day blends invigorating yoga practices, inspiring workshops, and mindful rituals with adventurous excursions and moments of pure relaxation.
From waterfall swims to cacao ceremonies, from restorative evening practices to cultural immersion, you’ll leave feeling grounded, energized, and inspired.
Highlights
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Waterfall adventure
All-inclusive, diet-friendly meals
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Cold plunge & sauna
Local juicing & wellness rituals
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Breathwork & sound healing
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Cultural immersion in Costa Rica’s jungle-meets-ocean paradise
Acro yoga workshop
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Outdoor education days - incredible nature settings become your classroom
One Day Sample Schedule
6:30-8:00 AM: Contrast therapy and wellness juice and rituals
8:00–9:30 AM: Morning Yoga & Meditation
9:30–10:30 AM: Breakfast
10:30 AM–2:00 PM: Workshops / Excursions (yoga, wellness, or cultural)
2:30–4:30 PM: Free Time or Adventure Outing
5:00–6:30 PM: Restorative Yoga / Breathwork / Sound Healing
Evening: Group dinner, community circle, or special event
Accomodations
Location information
Villas Jacquelina is a charming, treehouse-style budget boutique hotel in Quepos, Costa Rica, known for its jungle views, ocean breezes, and vibrant communal spaces. While not a luxury hotel, it offers a welcoming and comfortable environment for travelers.
Room options range from small, budget-friendly spaces to larger, more comfortable rooms with air conditioning. All rooms include cozy beds, fans or A/C, daily cleaning, and access to beautiful shared areas. Bathrooms are either private or shared with just one or two other participants.
Villas Jacquelina
Marina Pez Vela
What's included in the package?
Accomodations
Private or shared rooms at Villas Jacquelina (choose from economy to deluxe A/C options)
Activities
Excursions, workshops, wellness sessions, and cultural experiences
Meals
Dinner on arrival night + breakfast & lunch daily
Transportation
Airport pick-up/drop-off (SJO) + all activity transport
Transform Your Practice before the retreats
2026 Rising Heart Yoga Teacher Training.
Alongside our retreats, we also host three 200-hour Yoga Alliance–certified Teacher Trainings in Quepos, Costa Rica:
Each training is a full immersion into yoga practice, meditation, philosophy, and hands-on teaching—combined with waterfall hikes, cacao ceremonies, and community connection.
If you’re ready to dive even deeper, you can join a Yoga Teacher Training before your retreat and extend your stay for the best of both worlds.
Meet Courtney Nied:
Founder of The Rising Heart and lead trainer for Pure Life CR
Courtney Nied is an E-RYT 500 yoga teacher (certified by the Yoga Alliance), a yoga therapist, and a world-traveling soul guide who has been teaching for over a decade. With a background in alignment-based power yoga, somatic embodiment, and shadow work, Courtney helps students move beyond self-doubt and into deep self-trust—on and off the mat.
She has led international retreats, created teacher trainings worldwide, and developed programs for studios such as Black Swan Yoga, Beach Town Yoga, and Kootenay Yoga, among others. Her classes blend dynamic strength with grounded wisdom, and her teaching style is known for being raw, real, and deeply empowering.
Courtney believes yoga is a path to remember who you are—and her mission is to help others reclaim their voice, their body, and their truth through movement, mindfulness, and a whole lot of heart. When she’s not leading trainings, you’ll find her exploring hidden corners of the world with her pup, Kora, and reminding everyone that freedom isn’t found—it’s felt.
Meet Ashley Heugatter:
Ashley has been practicing yoga since 2007 and teaching since 2014. Her practice began after undergoing chemotherapy for stage 3 Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Yoga and meditation strengthened her awareness and connection with her intuition, which guided her to healing. She is an ERYT 500 with Yoga Alliance International and continues to learn from her teachers in India.
Originally from Texas, she has been living in Costa Rica for 10 years, embodying a healthy lifestyle and organic way of living. She loves multiple styles of yoga, including but not limited to kundalini, hatha, vinyasa, power, yin, and restorative.
Global informations
Flight
Flights to Costa Rica are not included in your package and must be booked separately. Please purchase tickets to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)—arriving the morning or early afternoon of May 16th, 2026.
We recommend booking 60–90 days in advance and tracking prices with Google Flights. From the U.S., expect to pay $450–$800 round-trip if booked wisely—anything under $500 is a great deal.
Tip: Check baggage policies before booking. Packing light can save on luggage fees.
Meals
Our YTT culinary experience is one of the highlights of our training—and something our guests always rave about! We cater to all dietary needs and focus on serving meals that truly nourish and energize you. Each morning begins with a health-boosting super smoothie to kickstart your day. We avoid all processed foods, most of our dishes are gluten-free, and every meal features fresh, raw plants as a key ingredient.
On arrival night, we’ll gather for a big, welcoming family-style dinner. For the following 15 days, breakfast will be served at Villas Jacquelina, and lunches will either be enjoyed on-site or at carefully selected local restaurants.
When dining out, we often savor a traditional Costa Rican casado—a hearty and wholesome plate of rice, beans, fresh salad, vegetables, and your choice of protein (fish, chicken, beef, pork, or extra vegetables).
Airport transportation
We provide two complimentary shuttle pick-ups from San José International Airport (SJO) to Villas Jacquelina on May 16th:
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Morning Shuttle: Departs around 10:00 AM
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Afternoon Shuttle: Departs around 3:00 PM
Times may adjust slightly to accommodate arrivals, so it’s best to book a flight that aligns with one of these shuttles.
For departure on May 31st, we offer two shuttle drop-offs from Villas Jacquelina to SJO:
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Early Shuttle: Departs 5:00 AM (arrives at airport ~8:00 AM)
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Late Shuttle: Departs 8:00 AM (arrives at airport ~12:00 PM)
We recommend booking afternoon or evening return flights. If your flights don’t match our shuttle schedule, you will be responsible for arranging your own transportation to/from Quepos
What to bring ?
We’ll be in a warm, tropical climate with plenty of sun, humidity, and water activities, so packing light is key. Think breathable fabrics, comfortable light clothing, and plenty of bathing suits. You’ll have access to a reasonably priced laundry service at the hotel, so you can re-wear your favorites without overpacking.
The hotel provides bath towels, but we recommend bringing a lightweight travel towel for the beach and excursions. A reusable water bottle is a must to stay hydrated throughout the day. And of course—don’t forget your yoga mat for training sessions!
