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The Joy of Life

February 6 - 13, 2027

Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

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Hosted By

Selena Lael

48.1k followers

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7 nights, 8 days

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18 person retreat

Highlights

  • Infinity pool overlooking Ocean

  • 5-star resort

  • Somatic work

  • Meditation

  • Yoga and dance

  • Gourmet meals

  • Optional waterfall hikes-surf lessons, etc

Details

A sacred yet joyful container for deep transformation set in the lush jungle cliffs of Costa Rica's Pacific coast. Designed for those ready to exhale, go inward, and remember who they truly are beneath the busyness of life. Through meditation, somatic practice, yoga, dance, and the healing power of community and nature, participants leave feeling restored, reconnected to themselves, and genuinely alive. Intimate by design, this retreat offers real depth, personal attention, and the kind of human connection that lasts long after returning home.

Location

Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

Puntarenas is a vibrant port city and the capital of Puntarenas Province in Costa Rica, known for its stunning Pacific coastline, rich cultural heritage, and as a gateway to numerous Costa Rican adventures. Visitors to Puntarenas can enjoy beautiful beaches, fresh seafood, and a variety of outdoor activities such as surfing, fishing, and exploring the nearby national parks and wildlife reserves.

Venue

Anamaya Resort

4.8 60 Reviews

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Experience all the best that Anamaya and Costa Rica have to offer with our Costa Rica yoga retreat package designed for adventurous spirits who are interested in exploring our beautiful country. Your trip will include plenty of yoga, all-organic food, a canopy tour, and plenty of beach time on some of the world’s most spectacularly beautiful beaches in the Montezuma and Santa Teresa areas.

A/C in Rooms

A/C in Rooms

Fitness Center

Fitness Center

Yoga Studio

Yoga Studio

Garden

Garden

Spa

Spa

Laundry

Laundry

Towels

Towels

Housekeeping

Housekeeping

Coffee / Tea

Coffee / Tea

Restaurant

Restaurant

Accommodation

Dorm Room (Shared Room/5 Beds)

5 Spots Left

5-person shared room

$2,445 USD / person

Mantra Room (Room for Two)

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Private room for 2

$2,945 USD / person

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Eco-friendly, rustic-luxury accommodations built into a steep hillside with breathtaking ocean and jungle views. Guests can choose from uniquely designed cabinas or rooms, all featuring a cozy, communal atmosphere surrounded by nature, featuring A/C, free Wi-Fi, and proximity to a saltwater pool.

Meals

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Meals provided

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Diets catered

Vegan · Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Organic · Nut Allergy Friendly · Diabetic Friendly · Paleo Friendly

Anamaya Resort offers absolutely delicious 100% gluten-free, health-conscious meals featuring farm-to-table organic produce, with minimal dairy. Set menus focus on vegetarian, vegan, and pescatarian options, utilizing free-range eggs and local fish.

Schedule

Each day weaves together morning meditation, spiritual teachings, and transformational inner work with movement practices such as yoga, movement meditation and dance. Afternoons offer free time to rest, swim, journal, or explore the jungle and nearby waterfalls. Later afternoon brings an integration session. Evenings are spacious for rest and connection. The rhythm of the week moves from arriving and settling in, into progressively deeper inner work, and culminates in celebration, integration, and a renewed sense of joy and purpose.

Testimonials

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Time and time again, words seem to fall short. This retreat with Selena has been nothing short of transformational from the moment I stepped on the grounds to meeting Selena, who truly embodies love. I immediately felt the love, the space felt grounded, I felt the compassion. And she was able to create a safe, sacred, empowering space. And as such, I was able to reconnect with myself. And it feels so good. So good. If you are looking for someone to lovingly walk beside you to reconnect with yourself, Selena is that person. This experience has been life-changing, so life-changing. I am forever grateful. I am forever grateful. Thank you. Thank you. This is life-changing.

Nanette, USA

I'm still speechless of this amazing week with Selena. It has been such an amazing experience in so many ways. I have been to many retreats and self-love circles. And I did many things in the last 20 years. And I have been skeptical in a sense, like, is this going to be fulfilling? Is it really adding something in my life? And I would say, after this experience, yes, it added so much. It gave me so much trust and trust to be in a group, safe, to be among other women and really feel held. And I think that's because Selena is such a genuine, authentic, beautiful human being that is able to hold a space, to create a container, where you feel so deeply held and appreciated, just the way you are. You just don't have to perform. You don't have to be anyone else. And you just are. And that creates such safety and trust. I felt so loved. And so cared for, and I just felt like treated like a queen. Words fall short to even share with you all what this retreat has done for me. I do believe that anyone that would come to this self-love retreat with Selena will get so much benefit out of it. You will get so much more closer to yourself, into your body, really coming home within yourself. And that, in itself, already is so precious. So yeah, give yourself that gift. It's priceless.

Dewi, Greece

Being on retreat with Selena, even though it was only one week, it felt like a month. It has been so fulfilling and nourishing. Even though I have been practicing yoga for a long time, Selena brought many foundational things that she helped bring us back to. Our alignment and breath, self awareness, and she gave great explanations about the body and how energy moves through the body. I learned so much about my body during this week, and how to respect it and not push it. I loved her offering of yoga nidra, and looked forward to it every day! I wish I had more than one week with Selena! I learned a lot and know I am going to continue to learn a lot from her. She is very loving and gentle, and she feels like home.

Ali, USA

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Host

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Selena Lael

Hawaii, USA

Selena is a certified Life Coach, E-RYT Yoga Instructor, & meditation & mindfulness facilitator. For over 25 years, she has studied with experts in yogic sciences, NLP, psychology, spirituality, & mor...

Certified Yoga Instructor

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1 language

English

Teaching for 7 years

Joined Insight Timer in May 2018

What's Included

Luxury 5-star accommodations for 7 nights

Nourishing locally sourced gourmet meals

Daily meditation and spiritual teachings, Yoga, dance, and mindful movement practices

Deep transformational inner work

Free time to relax, journal, swim, or explore nature

Access to waterfalls and jungle hiking trails

Community connection and group integration experiences

Not Included

Airfare

Transportation to and from the retreat center

Surf Lessons, Zip-lining, Horseback Riding, or any additional excursions

Spa Treatments

Food outside of scheduled meals

FAQs

Guest requirements

  • Physical Mobility: The retreat center is not designed with handrails or to be wheelchair accessible, and requires walking and going up and down stairs.

Cancellation policy

The remaining balance for the retreat is due 240 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 240 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 240 days before the retreat begins.