On yoga retreat in Costa Rica Andrea Dyer of mind|body|fitness|yoga is blogging “from the road.” The group moves from Santa Teresa on the beach at Hotel Tropico Latino, to the rainforest surrounding Finca Luna Nueva Lodge today:
Blue skies, sunshine and palm trees – Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, has invited us out to play. Everyone is here for different reasons – some came with a list of challenging things to cross off bucket lists; some came to have a soothing, relaxing vacation; come came to rekindle their love of the sea, surfing and Costa Rica.
Some came to deepen their yoga practice and some came to get a start for their yoga practices. With yoga and meditation in the early mornings and the late afternoons, our days were filled with expansion into Santa Teresa offerings.
We started the first day with Yoga on the Beach and Surfing. By afternoon, we were on to spa treatments, horseback riding and Stand Up Paddle boarding. So much filling our days, but here are some highlights: Fulfilled bucket list items for Leslie (celebrating her birthday this week) – Yoga on the beach and surfing. Surfing was a huge hit for the surfers amongst us. Great guidance from champion surfers.
Spa treatments with the sound of waves crashing on the beach – so soothing and helpful for getting the kinks out. Stand Up Paddle Boarding with the Costa Rica SUP Champion, Edith Garcia – the water was rough, but she gave us some great tips. Horseback riding to amazing vistas and galloping on the beach. Walking to town to explore the local shops and to hunt for souvenirs. Birthday cake for Kim’s birthday and that was just Monday.
More exploration on Tuesday – the surfers were getting into the rhythm of the waves were hungry for more! More shopping, lots of lounging by the pool and on the beach under palm trees. More spa treatments and more great food at Tropico Latino. More spectacular sunsets on 
the beach. Our candlelight yin practice led to an open awareness meditation that left us feeling like we were floating in space with the sound of waves in the background.
Wednesday was our last day here, so everyone took advantage of the blue skies for sunbathing and walking on the beach, shopping in town and surfing.
