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[bike42]

Imiloa Retreat. Monday January 2, 2023

After a relaxing morning, we took the hotel shuttle to the Domestic Terminal, where we were to meet our group for a 3:30p charter flight to Quepos. The terminal was very small, but it is a small country so how many domestic flights are there? The answer is a lot, but they’re mostly 8-12 seat prop planes! Having arrived early, we decided to find a place to sit outside but there were no benches. We sat on some pipes near the taxi stand where we read our books, ate some snacks, but mostly just watched people. While it was great to soak up the warmth, after awhile it was too much diesel fumes and we went in to the air conditioning.

Our people watching changed to a new game as it got closer to our departure time, and that was “guess who’s on our retreat.” It got easier once I figured out that the boarding passes for the flights were different (ours were large tan plexiglass chunks). The thought of flying on small planes used to freak me out, but after our experiences in Alaska, Idaho and most especially, Tanzania, this was a piece of cake!

3:30p came and went, and I was a bit concerned that the planes that matched our boarding passes didn’t look big enough for our group? The What’s Ap chat lit up and basically said “no worries, the skies are a busy travel day today.” About 4:15p, they started calling names of people that matched our boarding passes - one group for gate one, one for gate two, but that left 5 of us! Daniel said no problem, we’re getting the best plane for you! Fifteen minutes later he was ready for us, and walked us out to a 8 passenger prop plane. He offered us water from a cooler as we were climbing the steps, and beer once we were seated (later we learned we were the only group to be offered beer so we were indeed lucky)! Our pilot was a gregarious fellow - love for flying and pride for his country! We were his 13th flight of the day, and probably the last because they don’t fly in the dark and daylight was waning by then.

Jeff and I sat in the seats facing backwards, which was a first experience for me but it was ok. The views out the side windows were spectacular and I decided it was better for me to not be watching the pilot with all those complicated dials and switches. We had a view of downtown San Jose with big buildings, then were quickly over the mountains with rain forests. We were in and out of clouds a bit, and the plane was a bit of a carnival ride, but in a fun way - sliding sideways, going up, going down. In about 15 minutes, we were over the pacific coast and we flew over Manuel Antionio National Park where we’d hiked with our REI group 11 years ago. We flew lower over acres and acres of palm forests (planted for the fruit), then a paved landing strip appeared and we were on the ground. We walked past a tiny terminal (at least they had toilets!) and were greeted by staff from Imiloa. We got into the SUV with Jesus, the facility director for Imiloa for the 20 minute drive to the retreat site.

During the drive, it started raining, and didn’t let up all night. We turned off the main road and started climbing. Jesus switched the car into 4WD, and we couldn’t believe the way we climbed and bounced over the steep rutted road. It was dark and wet, and we couldn’t see much else. We arrived at Imiloa and were greeted by staff with umbrellas. They ushered us into the main pavilion (the Heart) and offered wet scented washcloths and fancy smoothies. It took me awhile to comprehend that there were many SUVs arriving and we arrived first! I guess the others that flew out earlier had been waiting in cars at the airport!

We had snacks and a welcome speech from the proprietor and his staff, then we were shown to our rooms (we were given headlamps and umbrellas). Jeff and I are in one of the Bali suites - a remarkable structure reputed to be over 200 years old and transported from Bali. It’s very spacious with a massive king size bed draped in mosquito netting, and large beams that I’ve nearly ran into many times already. We have two day beds, a kitchen, a closet and a nice bathroom. It’s exceeded my expectations for what we’d find here, and I love the way it’s set above the jungle and not exactly in it. Can’t wait to see the view tomorrow!

Back to “the Heart” for a 4 course dinner, and then we gathered at the “House of Masters” for a brief session with Andrea, setting the stage for the week. We headed out from there up the hill - following a group in the dark with our headlamps and umbrellas. We climbed a hill with no idea where we were going, but ended up at our place. Turns out the others were lost, but we were found! It’ll be great to get the layout of this center figured out in the daylight.

[chorros-abrojo]

🌄🇨🇷Cataratas y fauna . A si es Costa Rica #costarica #costaricacool #costarica🇨🇷 #costaricagram #costaricapuravida #costaricalife #costaricaphoto #costaricatattoo #costaricasurf #costaricatravel #costarican #costaricangirl #costaricatraveler #costaricanfood #costaricafood #costaricayoga #costarica2018 #costaricaexperts #costaricabeach #costaricabirds #costaricatrip #costaricams #costaricagay #costaricawildlife #costarica2019 #costaricawedding #costaricafishing #costaricanature #costaricafashion #costaricavacation (en Corredor, Puntarenas, Costa Rica) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6uDIrPJ3vY/?igshid=ya5sp25vomc3

[travelroots]

Find your happy place on the beaches of Nosara Costa Rica this upcoming February 3-11 with @marisaclineyoga. You'll be staying on the tranquil beach of Playa Pelada situated on the west coast of Costa Rica known for its epic sunsets, fun surf, and peacefulness. You'll find that you pretty much will have the whole beach to yourself! This unique yoga retreat will allow you to deepen your practice and dive into a journey of self discovery. Immerse yourself in the surrounding jungles, expansive quiet beaches, daily yoga and meditation classes, and vibrant organic food to nourish your body, mind and soul. Find out more by visiting www.travelroots.ca. #travelroots #journeyintooneself #playapelada #nosara #puravida #costarica #findyourhappy #findyourhappyplace #beaches #yogaretreat #costaricayoga #keepexploring #wanderlust (at Playa Peladas Nosara)

[ashtangini]

“Let us accept all the different paths as different rivers running toward the same ocean.” -Swami Satchidananda . . . . . . . . #tb #intermediateseries #sharathjoistour2017 . . . . . . . . #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #practiceandahlliscoming #onebreathatatime #yoga #yogi #mysoresanjose #costarica #yogaeverydamnday #instayoga #instagood #yogainspiration #yogacostarica #igyoga #breathingmovingsystem #goodmorning #costaricayoga #home #sharingiscaring #youcome #yogachallenge #community #yogalife #practice #love #ledclass #sharathjois https://www.instagram.com/p/ByQrQmIojRM/?igshid=y7fngp4a6v5i

[jodiedyerstephens]

So this is happening... I’m off to the Costa Rica jungle photographing and filming a Yoga Retreat at the FLO Retreat Centre. How amazing is this nearby beach? 🌊 🐳 #Costarica #costaricacool #costarican #costaricagram #costaricapuravida#CostaRicaTraveler #costaricayoga #costaricanartist #CostaRicaTrip #CostaRicaTravel #costaricastyle #costaricaofficial #costaricawedding #costaricaphoto #CostaRicaPhotographer #costaricangirl #costaricafashion #CostaRicaLiving #costaricasunset #yogaphotographer #uvita #whale #whaletail #whalebeach #costaricavegan #costaricawow #MarinoBallenaNationalPark #costaricayoga (at Uvita, Heredia, Costa Rica) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsjLhcRBnHo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lg280hyu0a4e

[nadisyoga-blog]

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Parte de mi #headstand practice y #pinchapractice de hoy... intento la transición en #splitlegs pero caigo.. aunque subo y logro el #balance en #PinchaSplits nada mal😂 #alliscoming #Pinchamayurasana Con #hanumanasana #Forearmbalance Día 12 #LoveMeSomeSplits February 3 - 14 #Nadisfeb17 Lovely Hosts: @alexzandrapeters @freckled_yogi @yoginiinheels @leighemily Generous Sponsors: @aloyoga @malabella_jewels @dharmayogawheel @youphoriayoga #splitlegs #nadissplitprogress #YogaChallenge #FebruaryYogaChallenge #splitlegs #split #flexibilitytraining #flexibility #stretching #stretch #yogaasanas #yogacostarica #costaricayoga #nadispinchaprogress #pinchaluck #Evenmorepinchaplease #PinchaParty #pinchav

[casacostarica-blog1]

Self-Care 101 in Costa Rica: Less is More

Why are we here in Costa Rica? There are a variety of answers but they all sift down to us individually caring about what we see as the quality of our lives and our family's lives. We appreciate the clean environment, the always fresh food, time in nature and a little more freedom. This is self-care, we are choosing a lifestyle that supports our wellbeing. Self-care has been a media subject lately as celebrities stretch the limit of self-care into self-indulgence. But why is the concept of self-care important? Because if we don’t take care of ourselves we can not take care of others. Self-care is anything you do consciously to help maintain your physical, mental or emotional health. Things like exercise, time spent on a hobby, and using relaxation techniques to manage stress and anxiety, hiking to clear the mind and physically work our bodies are all good examples of self-care strategies. Self-care will help you feel healthy, relaxed and ready for whatever life throws at you. Wellbeing maintenance is part of self-care, doctors, dentists and counseling are very important but we’re talking about something lighter, something everyday that adds to our happiness and all-around wellbeing. Saying yes to self-care is about managing stress, making sure you have time to be quiet each day, time to be social in your week, and time spent with family and friends. So where do you begin? SET BOUNDARIES Learn to say No to being overly busy, overworked, feeling stretched with time and commitments. Keep from becoming burned out. Watch your media indulgence - keep track of your time watch or reading news, and being on social media sites. Set aside time and commit to yourself, learn to observe when this is what you need. This is not a grandiose plan but rather, just a realistic commitment to do things for yourself like getting up earlier, meditating each morning, looking for a class (in anything that interests you) and take it once a week, going for a hike with a friend every Thursday morning, etc. Learn to say Yes, to things that bring you joy, laughter, happiness. Actively plan time to do what you love by yourself, with family and with friends frequently. Then set self care-strategies such as: EXERCISE YOUR BODY Do whatever you enjoy, but get moving - surfing, swimming, hiking, workout, practice, yoga, qigong, etc. EATING WELL Indulge in a fresh, colorful, local diet. GET A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP Make it regular. Aim for just the right amount of 7-8 hours each night, not over 9 hours. RELAX Have quiet time for yourself, it’s important to be able to just think - day dream, visualize, this can simply include a long soak in the tub, or any hobby or activity that puts you in a state of Flow, where you and engage and time just disappears as you are engrossed in the activity. SOCIALIZE Spend social time with people you love, family and friends. Self-care is taking care of your self so you can be alert, aware, and actively engaged in the lives of others, in our work, our children, our families and our friends. Happy and healthier we can give ourselves and others the best of who we are. Written by Lura Shopteau of Bienestar Yoga in Uvita, Costa Rica Read the full article

[girlintheraw]

Flow with me.. New yoga video is up!Subscribe to Matea Yoga, more content in development. Feel free to let me know what kind of classes you would like to see more of.

[krispaceyoga-blog]

Come and play with @susievanessayoga and I at any of the upcoming amazing places... we are teaching @yoceanfestival in @costaricaofficial An Acro Workshop in @synergyyoga in South Beach and then of course... a retreat to kick start the summer! Memorial Day weekend... spend a week with us and relax, unwind, improve your practice, and elevate your Acrobatics... or just lounge on the beach and enjoy the perfection of Tulum, Mexico! www.retreatwithus.com #live #now #retreat #yoga #yogi #costaricayoga #southbeach #mexicoyoga #acro #acroyoga #acroyogaeverydamnday #music #surf #tattoos #yogapose #travel #vacation #learnmore (at Tulum Beach)

[chorros-abrojo]

🌄❤recuerda que DIOS HIZO TODO PERFECTO . #costarica #costaricacool #costarica🇨🇷 #costaricagram #costaricapuravida #costaricalife #costaricaphoto #costaricatattoo #costaricasurf #costaricatravel #costarican #costaricangirl #costaricatraveler #costaricanfood #costaricafood #costaricayoga #costarica2018 #costaricaexperts #costaricabeach #costaricabirds #costaricatrip #costaricams #costaricagay #costaricawildlife #costarica2019 #costaricawedding #costaricafishing #costaricanature #costaricafashion #costaricavacation (en Corredor, Puntarenas, Costa Rica) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6uC5egpU9e/?igshid=ix4qvaqupbb7

[bymackk-blog]

This time next week, I'll be in another incredible place gearing up to dive into 29 days of transformative studies with another group of incredible souls of @yogacaraglobal NamaSlay. 🙏🏼✨🏞 📸 @photographybymackk #photographybymackk #yogabymackk #yogacara #liveyouryoga #yogaeverydamnday #sunsalutation #yogaphotography #costaricayoga #baliyoga #canon #canonphotography #canon70d #wanderlust #adventure #travelblogger #travelphotography #girlslovetravel

[tripsymphony]

Costa Rica is all about surfboards, yoga, bat-filled caves, misty volcanic peaks, hiking, biking or zip lining. Book Now-www.tripsymphony.wixsite.com/trip #costarica #costaricacool #costaricagram #travel #vacation #vacations #costaricatattoo #costarica2020 #costaricatraveler #costaricabound #costaricatravel #costaricangirl #costaricayoga #costaricafashion #costaricancoffee #costaricastyle #costaricanature #costaricatrip #costaricaphotographer #costaricanfood #costaricaphotography #costaricaretreat #costaricaweddingphotographer #costaricawildlife #costaricaadventures #costaricanartist #costaricagamer #CostaRicaWeddings #costaricanphotographer

[edgeyogaschool]

How is your resolution going? Do you love what you are doing? I’ve been in the fitness industry for three decades, and year after year I see the same thing. It is busy from January 1st to mid-February, then things are back to normal. Start the year off right by attending our Movement Experience in Costa Rica. You will have a week long emersion of what self-care looks like, and how to stick to it when you return home. Sun Salutations are a great way to melt off unwanted pounds. Embrace yourself as you are, each day. Movement heals. Register Now!

#edgeyogaschool #wellness #movementheals #schedulicity #yogaalliance #yogaretreat #costaricayoga #sunsalutations #yogaforweightloss

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[nadisyoga-blog]

#Pinchamayurasana Con #hanumanasana #Forearmbalance Día 12 #LoveMeSomeSplits February 3 - 14 #Nadisfeb17 Lovely Hosts: @alexzandrapeters @freckled_yogi @yoginiinheels @leighemily Generous Sponsors: @aloyoga @malabella_jewels @dharmayogawheel @youphoriayoga #splitlegs #nadissplitprogress #YogaChallenge #FebruaryYogaChallenge #splitlegs #split #flexibilitytraining #flexibility #stretching #stretch #yogaasanas #yogacostarica #costaricayoga #nadispinchaprogress #pinchaluck #Evenmorepinchaplease #PinchaParty #pinchav

[amysartwear]

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My take on life. It's hard it's risky, often times there's not a whole lot of room to fail. The distance between the edge of the pool and the lounge chair is tighter then my liking. Maybe I can do it maybe I can't but I won't know unless I try and I try and I'm ready to over come the risk of failure. I make it up but then I still gotta make it back down 😬 also gotta remember to breath which I've left behind here and so my landing is weak! Pura Vida Amigos #poolsideyoga #yoga #costaricayoga http://ift.tt/2oviPvv

[yogahollis]

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#yogahollis New Year, New You! Set new intentions, stick to your #resolutions. It's time to get away and recharge, renew yourself from the busyness of the holidays. Join me: #yogaretreat in #costarica with Yoga Hollis at #blueosa. EACH Day, awaken to the lovely sounds of the #ocean and #jungle. #practiceyoga on quiet #beach. #meditation, #pranayama, #surfing #hiking #ziplining #relaxation #swimming January 21 - 28, 2017. For details: https://www.happyhollisdays.com/retreats/costa-rica-yoga-retreat-january-21-28-2017/ . #costaricayoga #costaricayogaretreat #partneryoga #treatyourself #getaway #crossfit #crossfityoga #instacrossfit #instayoga #nycyoga #yogaworks #yogaworksny #acroyoga #happy2017 (à Costa Rica)