JUNGLE YOGA

LIQUID YOGA + SURF ANNUAL RETREAT TO COSTA RICA, APRIL 6-12, 2009

ORCAS DE OSA IN THE OSA PENINSULA, COSTA RICA
with Tracy Mohr

ORCAS DE OSA is a spacious beachfront property that has been landscaped with much care to promote privacy and welcome wildlife, just steps away from Playa Sombrero as well as the mouth of Rio Sombrero. You’ll wake to sounds of monkeys and macaws, shower under jungle foliage and meander down shaded trails to incredible surf. We begin every morning with meditation, pranayama and vigorous asana. From there a breakfast feast awaits before heading off to surf, lounge in a hammock or explore the jungle trails. We meet for a yummy lunch midday and in the late afternoon we’ll return for a restorative practice of chanting, meditation and yoga nidra, a ritual experience. A final dinner feast will be served after sunset.

There are 8 JUNGLE YURTS spread out on the magnificent 20 acre property of Orcas de Osa designed for comfort in the tropics. The thatched roof will keep you dry and cool. Equipped with beautiful screened Moroccan style tents, each Yurt has two single beds. Relax on the private cozy porch. All bungalows have private open air showers with a shared nearby bathroom.

TRAVEL
Fly to San Jose, the country’s capital and take a connecting flight to Puerto Jimenez. Travel from San Jose to Puerto Jimenez can be arranged through Isabel at Osa Tropical at no extra cost, for all your in-country travel needs including taxis and hotel in San Jose if necessary: osatropi@racsa.co.cr  Or  506-735-5062 or 5722.  Sansa and Nature Air are the two airlines that have several flights daily to Puerto Jimenez, the flight is approx 50 minutes and costs approx $120 each way. Taxis from Puerto Jimenez to Orcas de Osa is about 35 minutes and costs $30, each taxi can hold 6 people.

Liquid does not provide ground transportation.

Note: There is a $28 airport tax when you leave the country, paid by cash or credit card.
ATMs are not reliable, please bring cash or traveler’s checks.

MEALS
During the retreat all meals are included. The cuisine is light and delicious with an emphasis on fresh produce. The wonderful staff prepares local specialties and world recipes using local ingredients. Throughout the day there are teas, coffee, fruits and juices available.
Fruit, tea, coffee and juices are served before yoga, after class a big brunch is served, followed by lite lunch in the early afternoon and a great dinner at sunset.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Surf Lessons $40
Horseback Riding $40
Waterfall Repel $75
Tree Climb and Repel $55
Dolphin Watch and Boat Tour $65 (plus taxi to Jimenez)
Kayaking $35 (plus taxi to Jimenez)
Bird Watching $35
River Nature Hike $25
SPA SERVICES:
Massage $65 on hour
Jungle Facial/Scrub/Wrap $35-$75
Acupuncture $65 one hour

All activities and services can be arranged upon arrival. 

DID WE MENTION IT’S OFF THE GRID?  Turn off the cellphones, laptops and relax. Orcas de Osa is off the grid! The electricity comes from solar panels, the energy is stored in batteries. There is electricity in the Casa Grande (kitchen and dining area) and in the two Casas. The JUNGLE YURTS do not have electricity but are lit by romantic candlelight. The yoga deck has a solar powered stereo for CDs or ipods. There is no cell phone service but Orcas de Osa has skype and internet access.