• A WELLNESS JOURNEY

    IN

    COSTA RICA

    January 9 - 21, 2027

    Yoga, Water & Connection

  • PURA VIDA

    A Costa Rican greeting, a mindset, a way to say:

    "Life is beautiful."

    Feel Good in Your Body. Fully Enjoy the Moment.

    Slip into warm mineral springs. Spend time alongside rainforest rivers. Walk beneath lush jungle canopies. Breathe with the rhythm of the ocean.

    This is not a yoga retreat about pushing, fixing, or becoming someone new.

    It’s about feeling like yourself again relaxed, energized, capable and completely at ease in your body.

    Set in the natural beauty of Costa Rica, this experience is designed for those who appreciate meaningful connection, and the simple pleasure of feeling good — while still enjoying movement and exploration..

    Come with friends, a partner, or on your own — and leave with something deeper:

    :a renewed sense of ease, vitality and shared joy.

  • A Journey Through Water

    Your Invitation

    There’s nothing to chase here.
    No version of yourself to improve.

    Just a yoga & wellness retreat in Costa Rica with some hiking — where warm water, fresh air, beautiful trails and

    meaningful connection come together in a way that feels natural and complete.

    Join us for Pura Vida Wellness and step into a retreat thoughtfully curated to be

    experienced fully, shared easily and enjoyed in your own way.

    Water is at the heart of this three-part experience — guiding you through a gentle,

    natural progression of relaxation, movement and expansion.

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    Part I:

    Relax & Soften — Thermal Springs

    Come and let your body unwind in warm mineral waters.

    Let the heat melt tension, soften stiffness, and gently prepare your body for the days ahead.

    Arrive. Exhale. Let everything you’ve been carrying dissolve.

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    What You’ll Experience

    Each day is intentionally balanced — structured enough to feel cared for, spacious enough to feel free.

    • Yoga sessions focused on mobility, balance, and ease.
    • Guided hikes designed to feel invigorating, not exhausting.
    • Time in thermal waters, the Pacuare River and the Pacific Ocean.
    • Light adventure at a comfortable pace.
    • Beautiful meals and shared tables.
    • Open space to rest, explore, or simply relax and enjoy.

    A gentle rhythm carries each day — with plenty of space between yoga, hiking and wellness experiences to relax, connect, or take time for yourself.

    Everything is optional.
    Everything is supportive.

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    Who This Is For

    This yoga, hiking, and wellness retreat is designed for those who value a well-planned journey — without feeling managed..

    At the same time, there is space to move independently, follow your own rhythm, and make the experience your own.

    It is for those who value meaningful travel, lasting friendships, and the freedom to experience it all — together, and in their own way. Consider joining if you:

    • Appreciate beautiful places and thoughtful experiences.
    • Enjoy staying active through yoga, hiking and exploring nature.
    • Value connection, conversation, and shared moments.
    • Prefer a relaxed, intentional pace — with just enough movement to feel good.
    • Are open to some adventure in a supportive, well-curated environment.
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    Designed for Connection

    This retreat is especially meaningful when shared. You may arrive with friends — you may come on your own and quickly

    find your place. You’ll experience:

    • Easy conversation
    • Genuine laughter
    • Shared moments in beautiful settings
    • The kind of connection that deepens naturally over time

    Because the best experiences aren’t just where you go — they're about who you share them with.

  • Experience Transformative Wellness in Costa Rica Embrace Your Journey A Yoga, Hiking & Wellness Journey Through Water & Connection in Costa Rica
eel Good in Your Body. Fully Enjoy the Moment.

Slip into warm mineral springs. Spend time alongside rainforest rivers. Walk beneath lush jungle canopies. Breathe with the rhythm of the ocean.

This is not just a trip to Costa Rica.

This is a yoga, hiking, and wellness retreat — designed to bring together movement, nature, and restoration in a way that feels natural, grounded, and deeply enjoyable.

It’s not about pushing, fixing, or becoming someone new.

It’s about feeling like yourself again — relaxed, energized, capable, and completely at ease in your body.

Set in the natural beauty of Costa Rica, this experience is designed for those who appreciate comfort, meaningful connection, and the simple pleasure of feeling good — while still enjoying movement and exploration.

Come with friends, a partner, or on your own — and leave with something deeper:
a renewed sense of ease, vitality, and shared joy.

    Why this Retreat is Different

    You’ve traveled. You’ve taken vacations.

    But this is something else.

    This is a structured yoga, hiking and wellness retreat — thoughtfully designed so each element supports the next:

    • Movement that feels intentional and supportive.
    • Hiking that feels invigorating and grounding.
    • Yoga that restores mobility, balance and ease.
    • Time in nature that feels immersive, not rushed.
    • No expectation to be anything other than your kind self.

    Details are thoughtfully arranged — so you can relax into the experience without having to think about what’s next.

    You’ll be guided where it matters, and free where it counts.

    This is wellness that feels effortless, elevated and shared.

  • Join the PURA VIDA WELLNESS RETREAT with Portland-based

    yoga instructor Jennifer Holzapfel-Hanson this January.

    Feel connected — to yourself, to others, and to the experience of moving, exploring, and truly enjoying where you are.

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    Thoughtfully Curated

    Accommodations are comfortable, welcoming, and well-suited to the setting — at times more simple than luxurious, allowing for a more authentic connection to the environment and place.

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    The Feeling You'll Leave With

    You'll feel lighter in your body; more mobile and comfortable moving through your day; energized and refreshed and deeply grateful for the experience you shared.

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    Stunning Locations

    Enjoy breathtaking surroundings that enhance your experience, from the Arenal volcano area, to San Jose, to vibrant jungles and tranquil beaches. I've chosen each location for its natural beauty and serenity.