Transport yourself to one of the most bio-diverse places on the entire planet. Join us on a yogic journey to a secluded eco-lodge set in the pristine and captivating Osa Peninsula near Corcovado National Park in southwestern Costa Rica. Whether practicing yoga, meditating, hiking with the possibility of encountering rare wildlife, birdwatching, or walking/playing on a black sand beach, this will be a truly a unique experience.

“Paradise. Luna Lodge is the perfect balance between rain forest rusticity and total pampering. Every single person who works there is gracious, warm, and extremely competent. Ask for almost anything; the answer will be, “Con much gusto!”. Evalena and Ariel were also in perfect balance with each other, offering two yoga classes each day. They left me with yet another feeling of perfect balance–mind, body, spirit. It was also just so much fun! I can’t wait to go back. Pure vida!” –Susan Lemak (2016 retreat)

Whats included:

• 7 nights, 8 days (Room of your choice) at the amazing Luna Lodge
• Internal flights from San Jose and transfer to retreat
• 3 healthy, organic meals a day
• Morning & evening Zen Meditation, 2 inspiring yoga classes daily

Optional extras: (additional fees)

• surfing (lessons available)
• horse riding
• kayaking
• hiking and bird watching guided tours
• spa treatments

Who is this retreat for: The seeker/traveler who thrives in community and gravitates towards the rustic, who welcomes living and “experiencing” the wild and wonderful natural world.

Instructors:

Evalena Leedy is a yoga teacher, owner/director of YogaSole in Brooklyn, NY. In 2008 was certified RYT200 at Yoga Works in NYC. Teaching and sharing the practice of yoga is her undeniable passion. Creating and cultivating connection and community are her mission. Evalena’s classes combine the healing art of yoga with the focus and energy of zazen meditation. Evalena is member of International Association of Yoga Therapist (IAYT). She has taught over 1000 privates sessions, leads local and world wide yoga and zen meditation retreats and is currently a member of the Board for the White Hawk Foundation who mission is to conserve and preserve the rainforest of the Osa Peninsula Costa Rica.

Ariel Kiley (E-RYT 500, Integrated Yoga Tune Up® instructor). Ariel teaches group classes at YogaSole, workshops and leads teacher trainings in Yoga Tune Up®, RxSeries and in classical yoga locally and internationally. Ariel is creator of Equinox Fitness Club’s signature programs Runner’s Reset and Cycle Reset, with yoga therapeutics specifically for runners and cyclists. She is co-creator of the online yoga & meditation program AmazingDayYoga.com. She is presently in a 3-year training for Somatic Experiencing, a profound form of trauma resolution. She has also been featured on CNN, Extra!TV, The Coveteur, NY Daily News and has worked as a yoga consultant to Showtime’s The Affair. Chronicle Books published her first co-authored book “Smitten: The Way of the Brilliant Flirt” in 2013 (www.smittenbook.com) about personal empowerment through the lens of dating.

For more information and to register
Contact: evalena@yogasole.com or call Evalena 718 541-1382
Visit: yogasole.com/retreats/costarica2017.html