An Empowering Mind, Body & Soul Wellness Retreat in Costa Rica with Allison Sorokin
Your TourHero
Allison Sorokin EYT-500
Owner Align Yoga and Strength.
A fitness enthusiast from a young age, Allison’s yoga practice began over 20 years ago when working at a gym in the World Trade Center, it wasn’t’ until she sought refuge at a local NJ studio to find peace and quiet while dealing with PTSD did she begin to experience and understand the spiritual and emotional benefits of yoga and meditation. Over the years, she has turned to her practice again and again to heal from physical and emotional stress and injury.
After surgery for a herniated disc left her sidelined in 2009, her yoga practice took on new meaning with a focus on alignment and form to create stability while increasing flexibility and strength throughout the body and mind.
After 10 years of working in biotech, Allison left the stress of the corporate world to utilize her skills to open a Pet Sitting Business and start yoga teacher training.
Since becoming a yoga teacher in 2011, Allison has studied human movement in ernest. After a second back surgery in 2020, she is now even more focused on helping others work through the physical and emotional response of the fear, anxiety, and suffering that goes beyond the pain itself.
The classes she teaches embody both the physical and spiritual components of yoga, functional movement, and creating resilience body, mind, and spirit.
Allison owns Align Yoga and Strength (www.alignyogaandstrength.com); a boutique yoga studio in Matawan, NJ with a focus on helping people in pain improve their posture, decrease stress, and uproot old habits so they can find confidence and enjoy movement again. The studio has something to offer everyone including TRX yoga, Yoga w/ weights, Vinyasa, Pilates, Restorative Yoga, Private Yoga, Yoga Teacher Training, and Reiki.
When not practicing, she loves to spend time with her daughter & husband, play with her dog (and other people’s dogs), gardening, lifting weights and working out, read and people watch.
Allison received her 200 & 300-hour certification from Yoga Works of NYC. She is a Certified Yoga Tune Up Level 1 practitioner, Yin Level 1, Aroma-Restorative Yoga and Bee You Kids & Teen Yoga.
Duration
5 days · 4 nights
Travel Date
Jan 29 – Feb 2, 2024
Activity Level
Moderate
Group Size
12 - 23
Transportation
Group shuttle
Tour Price
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Age range
21+
Travel interest
Party, beach, islands, relaxation
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AlisonThe key to achieving a highly fulfilled and empowered existence is by addressing wellness in its totality. Your mind, body, and soul all need to be in alignment with one another; you can't neglect any of these three aspects of your system. On this retreat to the stunning, sparkling shores of Costa Rica, you'll be able to grow towards holistic health with a variety of energizing and healing activities that will leave you feeling refreshed from the tips of your toes to your spirit. Daily yoga and meditation sessions will help you transform your personal fitness and strengthen your mind-body connection while rejuvenating time in the pristine nature of Uvita will refresh your soul. Other sessions ranging from a sound bath to a cacao ceremony will further heighten your sense of pure relaxation and healing, allowing you to shed your stresses and step into your higher self. More than a vacation, this is a trip that has the power to change how you feel and who you are. Join us on this journey towards empowerment!
Cancellation policy
TourHero, the retreat host, and the tour operator reserve the right to cancel or reschedule this trip up until October 20, 2023. If the departure is canceled out of your control, you will be alerted by October 20, 2023. and will receive a full refund.
In this case, TourHero is not responsible for your preparation expenses, such as airline tickets, extra accommodations, loss of work, or any other cost associated with preparing for your trip. We recommend booking travel insurance, along with refundable flights/accommodations in case of cancellation.
Refunds for deposits
We will hold your spot as soon as you put down your deposit. However, if you decide to cancel your trip, we will be unable to refund your deposit.
Refunds for fully-paid trips
You may change or cancel your trip up until October 20, 2023. for a refund. After this time, no refunds will be given.
Trip cancellation due to COVID-19
A full credit will be issued if the tour is canceled when there is full border closure due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. This credit can go towards booking a future TourHero tour (see our COVID-19 guarantee on the tour itinerary page). We suggest buying your own travel insurance for coverage of cancellations within 30 days of the tour commencing for reasons other than a full tour cancellation.
Your TourHero
Allison Sorokin EYT-500
Owner Align Yoga and Strength.
A fitness enthusiast from a young age, Allison’s yoga practice began over 20 years ago when working at a gym in the World Trade Center, it wasn’t’ until she sought refuge at a local NJ studio to find peace and quiet while dealing with PTSD did she begin to experience and understand the spiritual and emotional benefits of yoga and meditation. Over the years, she has turned to her practice again and again to heal from physical and emotional stress and injury.
After surgery for a herniated disc left her sidelined in 2009, her yoga practice took on new meaning with a focus on alignment and form to create stability while increasing flexibility and strength throughout the body and mind.
After 10 years of working in biotech, Allison left the stress of the corporate world to utilize her skills to open a Pet Sitting Business and start yoga teacher training.
Since becoming a yoga teacher in 2011, Allison has studied human movement in ernest. After a second back surgery in 2020, she is now even more focused on helping others work through the physical and emotional response of the fear, anxiety, and suffering that goes beyond the pain itself.
The classes she teaches embody both the physical and spiritual components of yoga, functional movement, and creating resilience body, mind, and spirit.
Allison owns Align Yoga and Strength (www.alignyogaandstrength.com); a boutique yoga studio in Matawan, NJ with a focus on helping people in pain improve their posture, decrease stress, and uproot old habits so they can find confidence and enjoy movement again. The studio has something to offer everyone including TRX yoga, Yoga w/ weights, Vinyasa, Pilates, Restorative Yoga, Private Yoga, Yoga Teacher Training, and Reiki.
When not practicing, she loves to spend time with her daughter & husband, play with her dog (and other people’s dogs), gardening, lifting weights and working out, read and people watch.
Allison received her 200 & 300-hour certification from Yoga Works of NYC. She is a Certified Yoga Tune Up Level 1 practitioner, Yin Level 1, Aroma-Restorative Yoga and Bee You Kids & Teen Yoga.
Duration
5 days · 4 nights
Travel Date
Jan 29 – Feb 2, 2024
Activity Level
Moderate
Group Size
12 - 23
Transportation
Group shuttle
The key to achieving a highly fulfilled and empowered existence is by addressing wellness in its totality. Your mind, body, and soul all need to be in alignment with one another; you can't neglect any of these three aspects of your system. On this retreat to the stunning, sparkling shores of Costa Rica, you'll be able to grow towards holistic health with a variety of energizing and healing activities that will leave you feeling refreshed from the tips of your toes to your spirit. Daily yoga and meditation sessions will help you transform your personal fitness and strengthen your mind-body connection while rejuvenating time in the pristine nature of Uvita will refresh your soul. Other sessions ranging from a sound bath to a cacao ceremony will further heighten your sense of pure relaxation and healing, allowing you to shed your stresses and step into your higher self. More than a vacation, this is a trip that has the power to change how you feel and who you are. Join us on this journey towards empowerment!
Timeline
- Day 1 · Uvita
- Arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport
- 10 AM: Transfer from La Rosa Hotel to Dominical
- Shopping and lunch
- Transfer to accommodation
- Check-in at Synergy Retreats
- Dinner
- Cacao ceremony with Ciara
- Welcome circle: Introductions & intention setting
- Day 2 · Uvita
- Morning meditation and yoga
- Breakfast
- Beach hike at Playa Ventanas
- Lunch
- Horseback riding (see add-ons)
- Free time or massages (not included in price)
- Dinner
- Evening yoga
- Day 3 · Uvita
- Morning meditation and yoga
- Breakfast
- Farmer's market shopping
- Lunch
- Free time and stand up paddle boarding (see add-ons)
- Dinner
- Gentle stretch and Yoga Nidra class
- Day 4 · Uvita
- Morning meditation and yoga
- Breakfast
- Waterfall hike & blue clay body painting
- Waterfall meditation
- Lunch
- Free time or massages (not included in price)
- Dinner
- Closing circle
- Sound bath (led by Allison)
- Day 5 · Departure
- Breakfast and check out of accommodation
- 7:30 am: Shuttle departs Synergy for airport
- 11:30 am: Arrive at airport
- Journey ends
Details
Day 1
Begin your stay in Costa Rica with a stop in Dominical and a welcome circle
There are few places on Earth that offer a more relaxing, tranquil reprieve than Costa Rica. It's the perfect destination for us to begin our wellness journey, developing holistic health via yoga sessions, meditation, time in nature, and more. After our plane lands, we'll head to the charming town of Dominical for a quick stop that will allow us to grab some lunch and do a bit of shopping.
Following this, it's off to our retreat in Uvita, a sleepy and gorgeous community sat on the shores of the ocean. Fuel up with dinner and then head to a welcome circle where you'll trade introductions with your fellow travelers and begin setting your intentions. You may be surprised to see just how much you are able to manifest over the course of the retreat, and the first step towards that manifestation is clearly and optimistically stating your intentions. We'll end the day with a cacao ceremony, an ancient healing practice that will put you in the perfect state of mind to approach our wellness activities tomorrow.
Day 2
Connect with the energy of nature with a hike on the beach
Rise to a perfect morning in Uvita and get ready for a morning session of yoga and meditation! Once your body is feeling energized and your mind is clear, we'll grab breakfast and head to the beach. Here, we'll hike along the shore of the beautiful Playa Ventanas, soaking up the views and allowing the steady ebb and flow of the tide to once again bring us to a meditative, reflective state of mind. The rest of the day will be spent back at the retreat with gourmet meals and a suite of activities that you can enjoy. After lunch, consider going for a horseback ride where you can enjoy scenic views and a spiritual connection with majestic horses. You'll also enjoy free time in the afternoon and the opportunity to ease the tensions in your body through a massage. As the sun sets, enjoy a delectable dinner before a session of restorative, calming yoga to end the day.
Day 3
Enjoy a full day of wellness activities, farmer's market visit, and more
Much like yesterday, today begins with meditation and yoga, preparing us for relaxation and sunshine. After breakfast, we make a trip to the local farmer's market to immerse ourselves in the local way of life. Sample some of the vibrant, healthy foods of Costa Rica and enjoy this holistic exploration.
Back at our retreat, we'll enjoy free time to sink further into relaxation before a gentle stretch and Yoga Nidra session. Those with an appetite for adventure can enjoy sea by going stand up paddle boarding. A highly healing and restorative process, this experience will help you release tension and stress, moving forward unencumbered both physically and mentally.
Day 4
Meditate near a waterfall and savor every moment of your last day in paradise
It's our last full day to enjoy the special energy of Costa Rica. We'll start the day by settling into a state of alignment in our morning meditation and yoga session before an adventure in the gorgeous wilderness of Uvita. We'll hike to a waterfall for some time to truly enjoy the beauty of the land. Once we reach the falls, we'll paint our bodies in blue clay to feel one with the environment and begin a powerful meditation that will help you identify any mental blocks that may be holding you back.
In the afternoon, we enjoy a sumptuous lunch followed by massages to rid ourselves of knots in our bodies and blockages to clarity. The day ends with a wonderful dinner, closing circle to solidify the connections we have made with one another in the days past, and a healing sound bath. You'll have a chance to say your goodbyes, reflect on the progress you've made, and make a plan for how you can continue your healing and growth after returning home.
Day 5
Round out your transformative time in Costa Rica with meditation, yoga, and a closing circle
Our Costa Rican wellness retreat reaches its conclusion today. Start the day with breakfast, each bite prompting a reflection on all that has been good on this five-day journey. We'll take you back to the airport so that you can catch your flight home and begin applying the lessons you've learned here to your daily life. Thanks so much for joining us! (Please note that the shuttle will arrive at the airport around 11:30 AM; to ensure that you catch your flight, please book one that departs at 1:30 PM or later.)
Accommodation
Synergy Retreats
Nestled in the magical mountain rainforest of Uvita is eco-chic Synergy. This high-vibe retreat center is hidden away from the world with lush tropical jungle all around. The property features a 360-degree, open-air yoga shala, a variety of lounges and meditation spaces, pool with loungers, and so much more, creating the perfect environment to move, heal, and grow. Enjoy healthy gourmet organic meals, dedicated support staff, and a wealth of wellness and adventure activities to choose from. The luxury extends into each guest room all featuring private en suites, AC, plush bedding for a comfortable night’s rest, sitting areas, and rustic decor. For a truly transformative experience, from yoga teacher training to an array of retreats, you’ll call Synergy your home away from home after just one night. Room type: Single & double occupancy. Room configuration: Queen, full, twin.
Included
4 nights in Synergy Retreats
Shared double occupancy in accommodations
All activities described in the itinerary
Transportation between activities and accommodation
All meals
One group airport arrival transfer
One group airport departure transfer
Not included
Flights
All food not mentioned in inclusions
Optional add-ons
Travel insurance
Gratuities
FAQ
What happens if I need to cancel my trip?
Please check the on this itinerary page for specific details.
Will TourHero or the operator take care of my visa (if applicable)?
Travelers are responsible for researching visa requirements and obtaining a visa if needed. Please check government websites to ensure you have the necessary documents, along with passport requirements, before your departure date. This includes necessary transit visas, permits, and vaccinations required prior to travel and any required reciprocity fees for the destination. TourHero will provide a booking confirmation document after purchase, which may be needed to obtain a visa.
If your visa is denied for any reason, TourHero will issue a refund based on the cancellation policy. However, we are unable to provide a refund after the cancellation due date has passed.
Do I need a passport for this trip?
A full and valid passport is required for all persons traveling to any destination outside of one’s home country. Most international tours require a passport that's valid for at least six (6) months beyond the scheduled end of your itinerary. TourHero will not issue refunds based on passport issues such as renewals or lost passports.
What's included in the price?
Please check the inclusion and exclusion sections above. You'll find information about included meals, transfers, flights, and activities. If you have any questions or need support, please contact hello@tourhero.com.
Available add-on
Single room upgrade
Upgrade from a shared room to a private room to enjoy a calmer, more personal stay.
Price: USD 300
Sold out
Temazcal
Book this add-on to participate in a temazcal ceremony, an ancient sweat lodge practice that will help your purify yourself physically and spiritually.
Price: USD 138
Sold out
Stand up paddle boarding
Want more time in the ocean? Book this add-on and go stand up paddleboarding off the beautiful shores of Uvita.
Price: USD 100
Sold out
Sunset horseback riding
Go for a horseback ride at sunset, watching as the colors change over the ocean.
Price: USD 100
Sold out
Pre-trip stay in a private room
Book this add-on for your pre-trip stay in a private room on January 28th.
Price: USD 107
Sold out
Pre-trip stay in a shared room
Book this add-on for your pre-trip stay in a shared room on January 28th.
Price: USD 60
Sold out
Cancellation policy
TourHero, the retreat host, and the tour operator reserve the right to cancel or reschedule this trip up until October 20, 2023. If the departure is canceled out of your control, you will be alerted by October 20, 2023. and will receive a full refund.
In this case, TourHero is not responsible for your preparation expenses, such as airline tickets, extra accommodations, loss of work, or any other cost associated with preparing for your trip. We recommend booking travel insurance, along with refundable flights/accommodations in case of cancellation.
Refunds for deposits
We will hold your spot as soon as you put down your deposit. However, if you decide to cancel your trip, we will be unable to refund your deposit.
Refunds for fully-paid trips
You may change or cancel your trip up until October 20, 2023. for a refund. After this time, no refunds will be given.
Trip cancellation due to COVID-19
A full credit will be issued if the tour is canceled when there is full border closure due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. This credit can go towards booking a future TourHero tour (see our COVID-19 guarantee on the tour itinerary page). We suggest buying your own travel insurance for coverage of cancellations within 30 days of the tour commencing for reasons other than a full tour cancellation.
- Add-on: Stand-up paddle boarding - Unsplash: Ishan @seefromthesky
- Add-on: Temazcal - Unsplash: Tia Vidal
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- We'll end our day with a cacao ceremony, an ancient holistic healing practice with a wealth of spiritual significance. - Unsplash: Rachael Gorjestani rachaelgorjestani
- Add-on: Sunset horseback riding - Unsplash: Austin Neill
- Partake in the transformative experience of a sound bath. Allow the therapeutic frequencies to wash over you, harmonizing your energy and nurturing a profound sense of inner peace. - Unsplash: Sven Mieke
- Welcome to Costa Rica! On our way to the picturesque shores of Uvita where we'll be spending the next five days, we'll stop in the charming town of Dominical for a bit of shopping and free time. - Unsplash: Vincent Branciforti
- After checking into the retreat, we'll gather as a group to share introductions and state our intentions. Simply uttering your goals is a huge first step towards manifesting them. - Synergy Costa Rica
- Rise to an absolutely stunning and calm morning. After a bit of time to awaken yourself, we'll have a group yoga and meditation session to give you clarity and energy for the rest of the day. - Synergy Costa Rica
- A trek along the beach will give you time and space to reflect and look inwards. - Unsplash: Rinke Dohmen
- While on the beach, we'll also set aside some time for stand up paddleboarding so that you can get out in the water and feel the gentle yet firm pulse of Mother Nature. - Pexels: Dmitriy Ganin
- Tap into your energy source during the morning yoga and meditation session. - Synergy Costa Rica
- Hike to a waterfall tucked away in nature and enjoy a deep meditation. - Pexels: Osmany Mederos
- Bring your mind, body, and soul into alignment as you step into your final full day in Costa Rica. - Pexels: Yan Krukau
- Enjoy some free time on the beach. - Unsplash: Nat Fernández
- Visit the farmer's market and shop around for some hearty, organic foods. - Pexels: Eva Bronzini