A quick note before you read: this retreat already happened, back in November 2023. We kept the post up because the week still looks a lot like this. Our next retreat is November 14 to 21, 2026 at Casas Kismet in Nosara, and there are a couple of spots open (you can book here). Dates are also set for April 10 to 17, 2027 and November 13 to 20, 2027. Booking for those isn’t open yet, so keep an eye on our retreats page or get on our email list to hear first.
From November 4 to 10, 2023, we spent a week at Casas Kismet Yoga Resort in Nosara, Costa Rica with a group of people who mostly arrived as strangers. Here’s how that week was put together, which is still how we put every retreat together.
Two classes a day
Erin taught twice a day, and every class was all levels and built around the retreat’s theme. Mornings were about waking the body up. Evenings were about slowing it back down. For a feel of the mornings, try the Expansive Flow class, which was filmed outdoors in Costa Rica. For the evenings, the Medium Flow Deep Stretch class is close in spirit.
Meditation and breathwork
Guided meditation and breathwork sessions were part of the week too. They’re a nice counterweight to the physical practice, and for a lot of people they turn out to be the part they take home.
A journal
Everyone got a journal. There’s no assignment. Some guests fill it every day and some use it once, on the plane home. Both are exactly right.
The meals
Three healthy meals a day were included, made with local, organic ingredients. There were vegan options alongside chicken and fish.
Free time
There was plenty of it. You could take a dip in the pool or hike the property. Or just lie in a hammock. For anyone who wanted more, these were available as extras:
- Zip-lining
- Monkey tours
- Surf lessons
Casas Kismet
Casas Kismet is a boutique retreat center and vacation rental property in Guanacaste, built with sustainability in mind and a lot of care in the details. Guanacaste sits in one of the world’s blue zones, the places known for people living long, healthy lives. You can feel the slower pace the minute you arrive.
Price and what wasn’t included
For that November, early bird pricing started at $1,599. Current pricing lives on our retreats page. These weren’t part of the package:
- Airfare and travel insurance
- The airport shuttle (we can help you arrange it)
- Laundry, which was available for a small fee
- Specialty drinks and spa services
- Extra excursions
The resort had free Wi-Fi, and a professional photographer was there to capture the week.
Bring a piece of it home
If you can’t make a retreat, we filmed plenty of classes in Costa Rica. Our Morning Yoga classes are a good place to start the day, and our Evening and Bedtime classes are a good place to end it. And if a week of practice makes you want to go further, take a look at our yoga teacher training in Costa Rica.
Learn more and check availability at: https://fiveparksyoga.com/yoga-retreats/
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