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NATURE ADVENTURE
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YOGA JOURNEY
with ULRIKA ENGMAN
DECEMBER 29th, 2010 - JANUARY 5th, 2011
Ulrika Engman, R.Y.T 500, certified Anusara Yoga Teacher: Born in Sweden, Ulrika moved to California (Los Angeles) 18 Years ago and dove immediately into Yoga. Surrounded by the most experienced Yoga teachers of the time she got started in a practice that has sustained and nourished her body and mind ever since. A deep interest in spirituality, psychology and body mythology brought her up north to San Francisco and Tampalpa Institute to study with Anna Halprin and later graduate as a Halprin Life/Art practitioner, Expressive art and Somatic Movement coach in 1995. While already teaching an inspired Yoga practice, 10 years ago she met her current teacher John Friend with whom she got her certification in Anusara Yoga. Ulrika now teaches a rich blend of asana, pranayama and meditation with the intention to align with the currents of life and flow gracefully with the heart.
Calling on all Yogis and Yoginis to come together for this unique Yoga retreat on the most remote and diverse slice of tropical paradise, the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. Two Yoga sessions a day will keep us in good shape to enjoy all that the Osa Peninsula has to offer with 6 guided experiential tours and adventures included in our retreat. The open air Yoga Sala overlooks tropical gardens with daily inspiration and energy to draw from.
We'll be staying at Guaria de Osa Retreat Centre known for its private and secluded ethnobotanical garden, abundant palms of many kinds, exuberant ornamentals, medicinal plants and fruit trees. Just a three minute stroll through Guaria's gardens lies a one and a quarter mile-long coconut laden paradise beach. The beach, Playa Rincon de San Josecito has calm waters and a gigantic marine ecosystem perfect for snorkeling and is the home for the most abundant Scarlet Macaw population in Costa Rica. In addition, one can horse back ride, hike to a waterfall, play in the warm ocean, pick and eat fresh tropical fruits off the trees...
Guaria de Osa truly is a place for people who adore Nature and wish to bask in its splendor.
COST: $1350-$1550 per person depending on accommodation (single, double or triple). The accommodations are simple and clean, all beds have orthopedic mattresses with mosquito netting and ceiling fans. No A/C.
The cost includes:
- 8 days/7 nights stay at Guaria de Osa
- Three Delicious, wholesome, gourmet meals served daily with vegetarian options. All day self-service herbal tea/coffee/hot chocolate bar
- Yoga and meditation classes with Ulrika twice a day. One invigorating Yoga practice in the morning and a more restorative, shorter practice in the evening.
- Osa Peninsula transfers: 2 ocean trips (boat rides) and 1 road trip (taxi)
- 6 Guided Experiential Adventures to introduce some of the highlights of the Osa Peninsula.
- 16.4% Costa Rica Tourist Tax. In addition, Guaria de Osa donates 20% of the proceeds to help preserve the rain forest.
- Live Tico traditional Marimba Concerts by Guaria's staff
Guaria de Osa is an OFF the grid, solar powered, child friendly retreat center. Children under 11 can come along for $500, under 2 years old free of charge.
The cost does NOT include: International Airfare to and from San Jose, Costa Rica, domestic airfare to and from San Jose to the Osa Peninsula, one night's hotel stay in San Jose on 12/28, nor taxi service or meals in San Jose or any other San Jose expenses.
SIGN UP / QUESTIONS: Please email . The retreat is limited to 20 participants. A $500 deposit will hold your space. Balance will be due September 15th., 2010.
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