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Hello wonderful yogi’s!! Greg Klym and Lisa Casarin invite you to join us for “A Costa Rica retreat” at Blue Spirit, a world class yoga and meditation retreat center in beautiful Nosara, Costa. Relax, renew and reconnect with your mind, body and soul in one of the most incredible physical settings you will ever experience. Our amazing yoga and wellness team of Lisa, Greg Christine and Guest teacher Sylvie Lafleche have put together a fabulous retreat package that includes a mix of challenging but accessible daily yoga classes and mindfulness meditation practice. Enjoy individual and communal wellness and healing treatments from the team such as Acupuncture and Reiki, while also experiencing some of the most nutritious and delicious foods Costa Rica has to offer.
This experience of a liftetime is designed to truly meet your needs and desires. In addition to the wonderful array of mind/body practices there will be plenty of opportunity to explore both your adventurous side with optional excursions as well as find time and space to connect inward with yourself, listening to and honoring your body, mind and soul.
Included below is general information on the retreat, accommodations, transportation, pricing and payment options, miscellaneous items. We hope you join us on this amazing adventure. It’s going to be such a special experience filled with incredible connections, growth, learning, movement, peace and much laughter.
Have a read through the information and if you have any questions or you’re ready to commit, connect back with Cathy @cathy.wassermannretreats.com and she will answer any questions or get you started on next steps. Please feel free to check out the Blue Spirit Retreat centre http://www.bluespiritcostarica.com
THE YOGA WELLNESS EXPERIENCE INCLUDES :
*7-nights at a beautiful secluded Five Star Eco Resort located 5 minute walk from the beach *2 Yoga & meditation sessions daily–morning & sunset * Daily Acupuncture
* Mudra workshop
*Gratitude workshop
*Lovingkindness meditation
*Chakra awakening
* Unique Yin
* Silent walking meditation on Guiones beach
* A Daily schedule is offered but Nothing is mandatory. Do as much or as little as you like during your retreat. * Optional Excursions, that are available for sign up through the Blue Spirit
You’ll have plenty of time to take an excursion like zip-line canopy tours, horse back riding, SUP surfing, river kayaking or a hike to a jungle waterfall. Treat yourself to the amazing massage or spa service at BS. They have some incredible practitioners that provide . Arrival day is Sat April 17th into Liberia airport 2.5 hours to Blue Spirit Resort.
Welcome Dinner at 6pm opening circle 8pm. Departure day April 24th.......retreat pricing is for 7 nights only.
ROOM OPTIONS:
All prices are per person in Canadian dollars and subject to change with final instalment depending on the current exchange rate. Room availability is limited. Early Registration is recommended.
A $650 NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT WILL SECURE YOUR SPOT...........
SUPERIOR OCEAN VIEW w/AC ( King Bed) SOLD OUT
A/C, Private bath, King size bed. These beautiful double rooms have step-out balconies and extraordinary ocean views. These rooms are elegantly furnished to provide our most luxurious space for couples or singles.
Each room has a king-size bed, a private bathroom with solar hot water and air-conditioning. Rate per week per person with all meals included: Single $3750 Double occupancy $2700 CDN per person
OCEAN VIEW w/AC (3 Available King or Twin beds) SOLD OUT
These double rooms have step-out balconies and beautiful ocean views. The rooms are tastefully furnished and provide the perfect space for 2 people. Each room has a king-size bed or two twins, with a private bathroom with solar hot water and air-conditioning. Rate per week per person with all meals included: Single $3300 Double occupancy $2495 CDN per person
MOUNTAIN VIEW ROOM w/AC ( King or Twin Beds) 1 Room left
A/C, Private Bath. King size bed or 2 Twin beds. Includes step-out balcony and beautiful Mountain Views. The rooms are tastefully furnished and provide the perfect space for 2 people. Solar Hot Water system. Rate per week per person with all meals included: Single occupancy $3100 CDN per person Double occupancy $2350 CDN per person
PACIFICO COTTAGE SOLD OUT
A/C The pacifico Cottages are tucked away amidst the lush tropical gardens and close enough to the sandy Pacific Beach so that the sound of the Ocean will rock you to sleep. These beautiful rooms have one queen sized bed for a single person or couple, an outdoor shower, and a private porch with hammock and daybed. From the main building the cottages area a short walk down the hill towards the beach. Single Occupancy $3150 Double occupancy$2350
NATURE SUITES w/AC SOLD OUT
A/C. Private Bath. King size bed or 2 Twin beds.The suites are cozy and situated on a hillside overlooking lush vegetation. They feature private bathrooms and a outdoor shower overlooking the jungle. Each suite sleeps two people, has a separate enclosed porch with a desk, and a solar hot water system. The suites are a short walk up the hill to the main building.
Rate per week per person with all meals included: Single occupancy $ 2940 CDN per person Double occupancy $2350 CDN per person
HERMITAGE ROOM w/AC - (2 available Queen bed rooms - 1 twin bed room with room-mate wanted)
A/C. Private Bath. Queen size bed or 2 Twin beds. These rooms are specifically designed for singles, providing privacy and elegance, while being inexpensive but also provide ample space for double occupancy. Some rooms have partial views of the ocean or some of the mountains nearby. A private bathroom with solar hot water and natural ventilation system. Rate per week per person with all meals included: Single occupancy $2350 CDN per person Double occupancy $ 2035 CDN per person
ECO COTTAGE no AC (1 available Single or double occupancy Twin beds) 1 Room Left with room mate wanted)
With private bath & 2 twin beds. The cottages are situated in lush vegetation, and their natural wood frame structure allow for a sensual being-in-touch experience with nature. Each cottage sleeps two people and has a private bathroom with ambient temperature water shower. Everything runs on solar powered electricity to provide an ecological setting. Cottages are at a short hike up a stone stairway from the main building. Single occupancy $2100 Double occupancy $1730 per person
MEALS:
All meals at Blue Spirit are included in room prices. Special diet requirements are available upon request. Onsite bar is available. Alcohol is not included.
GRATUITY
A gratuity of $70USD for service staff is added at check-out as an optional charge for each person staying at Blue Spirit.
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND TRIP CANCELATION INSURANCE.....................
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Excurions -Airfare Alcohol -Gratuity (a gratuity of $70USD is added at check-out as a optional charge for each person staying at Blue Spirit.
YOUR TEACHING/WELLNESS TEAM
GREG KLYM, 500-hour YTT Mindfulness Based Wellness Coach
Greg is a certified Modo yoga instructor, meditation facilitator and mindfulness coach. He has a certification in Foundations of Applied Mindfulness Meditation through the University of Toronto. He also received is Health and Wellness Coaching certification through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Lastly, Greg also completed an online certification program with the Neuroscience Academy studying the latest in evidence based brain health research.
Greg has a passion for helping people transform their lives. He firmly believes that when we are fully supported and given the right tools and resources we can begin to free ourselves from habitual patterns, limiting beliefs and emotional wounds of the past that prevent us from living the abundant and joyful life we were meant to live.
Having gone through his own healing and transformative journey over the last twelve years he is extremely committed and excited to help people travel that same path to a happier, healthier and more fulfilled life. Greg blends the principles of mindfulness, neuroscience, lovingkindness practice and positive psychology into both his coaching and teaching in an effort to promote greater physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing with all of the individuals he works with.
LISA CASARIN, 500-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher, 200 Vinyasa Flow teacher, Yin YT, Crystal healer. R.M.T. CPTN. RAC Reflexologist, Reiki and Acupuncture Practioner.
Lisa originally from the UK completed her Modo Yoga Teacher Training Program in Nicaragua. She returned back to Nicaragua in Feb 2017 to complete her Modo Flow training!
Lisa's passion for yoga truly radiates in her classes, she truly embraces the mind body spirit connection.As an RMT she also has an extensive background in the healthcare industry, with physical modalities such as massage therapy, reflexology, and acupuncture.
Her passion is making a difference in community, "it’s awesome watching people on their yoga/healing journeys. I feel very blessed to have found my calling as a teacher and a healer."
Graduating from Kikkawa College Toronto in 2002, Lisa has worked in the Health and Fitness industry for over 25 years, she has enjoyed practicing Massage Therapy working with numerous clients in various multidisciplinary clinics.
Experience, intuition, and numerous training courses, enable Lisa to create customized private yoga sessions and healing treatment plans that are unique to each individual yogi/client. These customized plans promote and enhance optimal wellness for her clients. As a daily yoga practitioner, and former International Athlete, Lisa is familiar with associated sports injuries and mis-alignment conditions bringing this awareness to her yoga classes!
Dr. Christine Mangubat, B.P.E (Kin), DC., D. Ac., A.R.T
Christine will be offering daily Chiropractic, ART treatments and acupuncture sessions during your stay at Blue Spirit.
Christine holds a Kinesiology degree from the University of New Brunswick – where she was a varsity athlete, playing competitive level volleyball. She also attended the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) where she earned her Doctorate in Chiropractic in 2006. Dr. Mangubat sees patients with conditions ranging from acute injuries to degenerative diseases, but she has a special interest in sports injuries and women’s health and wellness.
Christine is a mother of two beautiful children, aged 7 and 9 years, and has lived in the Milton community for 10 years. She has practiced yoga for over 20 years. She has a love for the outdoors and enjoys hiking with her family, running, rock climbing, and playing beach volleyball.
Sylvie laflechce-Greig, E-RYT200 RYT500 Yin YT, Sakalya Yoga Teacher, Crystal Healer, Advance Crystal Master, Reiki and Shamanic Practitioner.
Through the merging of her extensive western and Eastern yoga trainings, Sylvie has developed a very balanced, holistic and authentic style of teaching. Her classes go deep into ancient, traditional yogic practices delivered in a way that is relevant for the modern student; creative and fluid with a conscious, mindful attention to proper alignment.
Sylvie brings to her classes Pranayama, Kriya, healing mudras, Mantra and meditation.
