Community and Empowerment in Your Yoga Practice with Alyssa Burdge
Your TourHero
My name is Alyssa, and I’ve been teaching yoga for almost three years at two amazing studios in New York City. As a full-time occupational therapist, I’m passionate about helping others find balance and wellness in their lives. Yoga has been a transformative journey for me, and I’m excited to share this experience with you. Together, we’ll explore mindful practices that not only enhance our physical strength but also promote inner peace and connection. I hope this retreat inspires each of us to grow, learn, and cultivate a deeper understanding of ourselves.
Duration
5 days · 4 nights
Travel Date
Apr 15 - 19, 2025
Activity Level
Moderate
Group Size
7 - 10
Transportation
Group airport & activity transfers
Tour Price
Your Fellow Explorers
Age range
21+
Travel interest
Yoga, fitness, empowerment, building community
Fellow Travelers
Tara
CamilaYour Local Guide
Nestled within the tropical jungle of the southern Caribbean region of Costa Rica, Sonora Caribbean Jungle Retreat is a boutique hotel that serves as a serene oasis for those seeking rejuvenation, tranquility, and an intimate connection with nature. Designed by Italian architects, the space offers a harmonious blend of modern elegance and indigenous warmth, featuring a variety of accommodations and facilities that celebrate wellness and holistic living, including a Shala Yoga space, a serene massage room, and a stunning outdoor swimming pool.
This multi-day experience will be an energizing yoga retreat that combines strength and empowerment to deepen your practice and connect with your true self. A key aspect of this retreat is having FUN and building a community around you. Each day, we will come together for group yoga sessions, exploring the wonders of Costa Rica, partaking in nurturing meals, and inner work practices that all contribute to our goals through this experience.
Book today and secure your spot to dive deeper into your practice than ever before!
Cancellation policy
TourHero, the retreat host, and the tour operator reserve the right to cancel or reschedule this trip up until February 2, 2025. If the departure is canceled out of your control, you will be alerted by this date 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 by February 2, 2025 for a refund, excluding the deposit amount. After this date, no refunds will be given. You can change or cancel your trip in your TourHero account by clicking on Your Trips.
Your TourHero
My name is Alyssa, and I’ve been teaching yoga for almost three years at two amazing studios in New York City. As a full-time occupational therapist, I’m passionate about helping others find balance and wellness in their lives. Yoga has been a transformative journey for me, and I’m excited to share this experience with you. Together, we’ll explore mindful practices that not only enhance our physical strength but also promote inner peace and connection. I hope this retreat inspires each of us to grow, learn, and cultivate a deeper understanding of ourselves.
Duration
5 days · 4 nights
Travel Date
Apr 15 - 19, 2025
Activity Level
Moderate
Group Size
7 - 10
Transportation
Group airport & activity transfers
This multi-day experience will be an energizing yoga retreat that combines strength and empowerment to deepen your practice and connect with your true self. A key aspect of this retreat is having FUN and building a community around you. Each day, we will come together for group yoga sessions, exploring the wonders of Costa Rica, partaking in nurturing meals, and inner work practices that all contribute to our goals through this experience.
Book today and secure your spot to dive deeper into your practice than ever before!
Timeline
- Day 1 · April 15, 2025 · Arrival
- Arrive at Limòn International Airport
- Group airport transfer to accommodation
- Check-in at Sonora Caribbean Jungle Retreat
- Explore, rest, relax
- Welcome circle
- Dinner
- Day 2 · April 16, 2025 · Puerto Viejo
- Breakfast
- Boat tour
- Explore, relax, rest
- Lunch
- Meditation and Journaling
- Yoga flow
- Dinner
- Day 3 · April 17, 2025 · Puerto Viejo
- Breakfast
- Meditation and Journaling
- Cahuita National Park
- Lunch
- Yoga strength
- Explore, rest, relax
- Dinner
- Yoga flow/self-reflection
- Day 4 · April 18, 2025 · Puerto Viejo
- Breakfast
- Meditation and Journaling
- Waterfall and Cacao tour with lunch
- Explore, rest, relax
- Yoga strength/flow combo
- Dinner
- Inversion practice, free yoga play
- Day 5 · April 19, 2025 · Departure
- Breakfast
- Meditation and journaling
- Yoga free time
- Check out of accommodation
- Group transfer to airport
- Journey ends
Details
Day 1 · April 15, 2025
Welcome to paradise!
Today, you arrive in Costa Rica to begin your retreat into the empowerment of your yoga practice. You’ll arrive at Limòn International Airport and join with your fellow travelers for the first time, eager for the adventure ahead. A group airport transfer will whisk us from the bustling city into the tranquil jungles and shores of Puerto Viejo. We will arrive at Sonora Caribbean Jungle Retreat together to check in. After taking the time to settle into the resort, explore the on-site offerings, and unwind from our travels, we will come together for a welcome circle, officially introducing ourselves to each other and immediately cultivating community amongst ourselves. Afterwards, we will enjoy dinner at the resort together before retiring to our rooms to recharge for a day of activities tomorrow.
Day 2 · April 16, 2025
Connection, excursion, and discovery
On our first full day together, we will begin with a hearty breakfast together before group meditation. Next, we’ll head on our boat tour. Snorkeling in Puerto Viejo’s clear waters is the highlight of our outing, offering you the opportunity to see the stunning flora and fauna of the region. After a morning indulging in nature’s endless unspoiled beauty, we will return to Sonora Caribbean Jungle Retreat together for time to rest, relax, explore, and enjoy lunch. We will come together for a moment of meditation and journaling before a yoga flow session realigns the group and stokes the feelings of relaxation and connection amongst us. We will then enjoy dinner and discussion of the day’s events. Following the meal, take the rest of the evening to immerse yourself in an activity of your choosing - perhaps enjoy one of the resort’s amenities, witness the sun lower down the horizon over the ocean, or rest up in your well-appointed and ultra-cozy room.
Day 3 · April 17, 2025
Natural wonders and self-reflection alongside new friends
Day three promises a full schedule of enjoyment and empowerment alike. Begin your day with breakfast before diving into another meditation and journaling session that calls on your experiences so far and expectations of what is to come. Then, prepare to be amazed by an excursion to the National Park of Cahuita, which stands as a reminder of how collaboration in the community for a shared goal yields awe-inspiring results. We will return to the resort afterwards for lunch, then deepen your yoga practice through a strength session led by Alyssa. After some time to recharge on your own terms, have a hearty dinner and share reflections on our discoveries. A yoga flow session sets a tone of relaxation and self-reflection before we retire to our rooms to rest and recharge.
Day 4 · April 18, 2025
Empowering our practices together
On our final day together, we begin again with a healthy breakfast provided by our resort and then dive into a grounding meditation practice, with time to journal and reflect before preparing for our outing of the day. We’re taking a trip to a towering waterfall, offering the opportunity to observe nature’s power (and get some great photos!) and participate in a cacao tour, giving us a glimpse at the origins of the product we all know and love. We will return to the hotel for some free time to spend your way, perhaps to catch up with your new friends, unwind at the spa, or continue your reflections on your practice. Before dinner, a yoga strength/flow combo will get the blood pumping before easing into a slow flow that sets the mood for a peaceful dinner. After a shared meal, we will participate in an inversion practice and free yoga play, which introduces the opportunity to take your existing skills to new heights, perhaps even trying something you’ve never attempted with the encouragement and support of this travel crew.
Day 5 · April 19, 2025
Closing our time of transformation
Today marks the final chapter of our transformative retreat. Begin your day with a nourishing breakfast, fueling your body and mind for the closing to come. Embrace the stillness of meditation and the reflective power of journaling, allowing you to carry the newfound wisdom and tranquility with you. A yoga session offers a final opportunity to connect with your body and breath, solidifying the practices that have empowered you throughout this retreat. After checking out of Sonora Caribbean Jungle Retreat, we'll catch a group transfer to the airport, carrying with us the vibrant memories and profound connections forged during this unforgettable experience. Your adventure may end here, but the transformation you've undergone will continue to bloom long after you've returned home.
Accommodation
Sonora Caribbean Jungle Retreat
Nestled within the lush and vibrant tropical jungle of the southern Caribbean region of Costa Rica, Sonora Caribbean Jungle Retreat serves as a serene oasis for those seeking rejuvenation, tranquility, and an intimate connection with nature. This boutique hotel, designed by Italian architects, offers a harmonious blend of modern elegance and indigenous warmth, featuring a variety of accommodations including eight tropical bungalows, two Caribbean studios with kitchens, and three standard rooms, all equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fans, hot water, laptop safes, and external verandas.
Sonora’s facilities celebrate wellness and holistic living, with a Shala Yoga space, a serene massage room, and a stunning outdoor swimming pool, all nestled amidst the ever-present hum of the jungle. Culinary delights await you at their breakfast area, with organic local produce prepared by their passionate chefs, dedicated to sustainable and healthy cuisine. Immerse yourself in the tranquil magic of Sonora Caribbean Jungle Retreat, and let the enchanting rhythm of Pura Vida permeate your soul. Room type: Double occupancy. Room configuration: Twin beds.
Included
- 4 nights at Sonora Caribbean Jungle Retreat (or similar)
- All meals at the resort
- Boat tour with snorkeling
- National Park of Cahuita tour
- Waterfall excursion
- One group airport arrival transfer
- One group airport departure transfer
- Roundtrip transportation for activities described in the itinerary
Not included
- International flights
- Drinks with included meals
- Any visas required
- Personal expenses not stipulated
- Personal insurance
- Optional add-on activities
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
Room upgrade to a single room with a queen bed
Price: USD 320
1 spot left
Cancellation policy
TourHero, the retreat host, and the tour operator reserve the right to cancel or reschedule this trip up until February 2, 2025. If the departure is canceled out of your control, you will be alerted by this date 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 by February 2, 2025 for a refund, excluding the deposit amount. After this date, no refunds will be given. You can change or cancel your trip in your TourHero account by clicking on Your Trips.
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