Costa Rica Yoga Retreat Details and FAQs
What is a typical day at the Retreat?
- Yoga or Surfing
- Breakfast
- Surfing Lessons
- Lunch
- Afternoon activities (massages, siestas, hang out on the beach)
- Afternoon Yoga
- Dinner
*You can participate in as many or as few of the activates as you would like. It’s your vacation, we want you to find a pace that is enjoyable for you.
What is included in the Retreat?
- Six Day / 5 night accommodations in luxury beachfront estate (includes all local taxes)
- 3 meals a day of locally sourced healthy food prepared by our personal chef
- Twice daily yoga classes
- 4 Days of surf lessons with caring, expert instructors
- Quality surf equipment including soft foam boards and custom shaped fiberglass boards
- Daily maid service
- Use of safety deposit box or travel safe
What are the accommodations like?
The Three Jewels Retreats Costa Rica property is located where the lush rain forest comes down to meet the beautiful beach in the Santa Teresa, Costa Rica area. Located on 6 beachfront acres, your accommodations will be an luxurious Bohemian Chic 8 bedroom/ 8 bath estate that contains an incredible blend of modern architecture and 300 year old Indonesian artifacts. Our private Yoga Shala (a thatched roof open walled yoga area) is unlike any other yoga studio, and is an incredible place to deepen your practice. The home comes equipped with covered daybeds that surround the pool and are the perfect place to unwind during your afternoon siesta. The nature preserve that borders the estate provides endless entertainment as an array of tropical birds and families of monkeys come to pay us a visit.
What time do I schedule my flight and which airport do I fly into?
You will want to fly into the Tambor Airport, which is a small airport that is a 45 minute drive from our retreat. You will first fly to San Jose, Costa Rica International Airport (SJO) (all major airlines service San Jose International Airport and many offer non-stops from U.S. cities) then take a quick 25 minute flight to Tambor. There are two domestic airlines that offer flights that fly into Tambor from San Jose (SJO): Sansa Air and Nature Air. You will want to arrive mid- morning or afternoon of the first day of the retreat and depart in the mid-morning to afternoon on the last day of the retreat.
Do I have to be a good swimmer?
Naturally, surfing happens in the ocean a short distance from the shore. For a positive surf experience, we require that our guests be in relatively good physical condition, competent swimmers and comfortable in the ocean. We don’t recommend these retreats for people with, major health problems, existing injuries, who take medication that would restrict swimming, breathing, or impair good judgment or women who are pregnant. Each guest is required to assess her own abilities and conditions when deciding to join the retreat.
I have never been surfing. Is this a surf destination for beginners?
Yes. We do the surf lessons at a gentle rolling wave that is perfect for beginners. We have designed a program to teach you how to surf in a fun, welcoming environment.
I have surfed for a few years, would this retreat be for me?
Yes. Our retreat is for all level of surfers. This area of Costa Rica has a number of different types of breaks. There is a great challenging surf break right out front of the house. The area offers a wide variety of surf breaks, depending on your surfing goals and ability, we will make sure your needs are met.
I’m going by myself. Is that o.k.?
Absolutely. Many of our guests travel solo and make friends during the retreat. You can choose to occupy one of the rooms by yourself, or we will work with you to pair you with a room mate.
Can I bring my own surfboard?
Yes! Absolutely, if you have a favorite board, bring it down.
What other activities are available?
Endless activities are available within steps of your private Shangri-La. surfboards, boogie boards and kayaks are all provided for your enjoyment. The home is equipped with a stable and a number of horses for a ride on the beach. Rides through the rainforest can also be arranged. The village of Santa Teresa is close by and is full of shops, cafes and restaurants.
