costa rica yoga retreat
Explore + Embrace
Exploring the Kleshas, Awareness + Liberation
September 19-26 2026
Cahuita, Costa Rica
Moving from unconscious patterns (kleshas) into conscious living (aklesha)
Through yoga, nature, ritual, and reflection, participants will learn how to recognize the subtle habits that create suffering—and gently dissolve them through awareness, compassion, and embodied practice.
This isn’t just a yoga retreat. It’s a celebration of your whole self.
Nestled in the lush Caribbean jungle of Cahuita, Costa Rica, at the sacred Goddess Garden by the sea, this retreat is an invitation to soften, unravel, and return to your natural state of ease.
This immersive yoga retreat explores the ancient yogic teachings of the kleshas—the mental and emotional patterns that create suffering—and their antidote: aklesha living, a way of moving through life with clarity, freedom, and presence.
Each day blends intentional asana, breathwork, meditation, and guided inquiry, woven with the healing rhythms of the jungle and ocean. Practices are designed to help you recognize where attachment, resistance, ego, and fear subtly shape your choices—and how to release them without force or self-judgment.
This retreat is for you if:
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You’re ready to release old patterns that quietly create stress, burnout, or suffering—and return to ease.
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You want a deeper yoga experience that goes beyond poses into awareness, clarity, and real-life integration.
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You crave rest, nature, and space to reconnect with yourself in the jungle by the sea.
Step into the flow. Let your spirit speak.
It’s time to liberate.
THE CAHUITA COSTA RICA VIBES
Cahuita is located on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica.
We love this area because of the cool vibe and because the Caribbean Sea side of Costa Rica typically has far fewer tourists than the Pacific coast.
Cahuita is a fairly small town, it is the perfect place to spend a few relaxing days. With an Afro Caribbean vibe, delicious Caribbean cuisine, beautiful beaches, and an amazing national park.
Join us September 19-26 2026 for an unforgettable experience alongside a like-minded community.
We'll be staying at Goddess Garden Eco Resort, nestled where the rainforest meets the Caribbean Sea.
All reservations include nourishing meals, daily morning meditation, breathwork, and yoga asana. Dive deeper with movement practices, music, mantras and sacred cacao-medicine ceremonies. Ashtanga inspired workshops to explore the eight limb path, and embark on excursions to indigenous reserves to honor the richness of life, culture, and tradition.
This retreat promises an accessible and enriching experience for all.
Daily Schedule (keepin it loose)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Arrive to SJO airport and meet group between
10am- 1pm
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2:00pm Group transport departs from SJO to The Goddess Garden Eco Retreat (est. 4.5 hour trip)
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7:00pm Arrive to Goddess Garden
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7:30pm Organic, locally sourced dinner prepared by the chef
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8:30pm Opening + Welcome Circle
SUNDAY, SEPT. 20- FRIDAY SEPT. 25
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6:30 AM: Coffee, tea, Superfood Juices and Fruit
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7:00-9:00 AM: Meditation + Breathwork with guided instruction + Morning Movement / Asana
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9:30 AM: Fresh, local, organic community brekkie
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10:30 AM: Workshop / Breathwork
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1:30 PM: Lunch at Goddess Garden
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3:00 PM: Free time, workshop OR scheduled tour, beach day, creative block, pool time, hiking, exploration, or additional optional activities....structure but also whatever you want, this is YOUR trip!
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5:00 PM Walk to the beach for Sunset, Gentle Asana or Ceremony
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6:30 PM: Dinner
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8 PM: Free time OR Restorative Yoga
* Schedule subject to change....and probably will slightly day to day.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Departure from The Goddess Garden at 7:00am. Arrive to SJO airport at 12:30pm
OR
stay for our double feature!!!!
Learn More about the double feature HOOP RETREAT all the way at the bottom of the page...
SPECIAL PRICING!
Accommodations + Pricing
All prices include activities, food, lodging
(all rooms have a patio or balcony),
& 1 excursion for the entire experience.
Prices include roundtrip transportation to and from SJO Airport. (flights not included)
See more details on transfers below.
early bird pricing ends May 1, 2026
queen (private accommodation):
single occupancy
pricing: single $3300 USD
early bird pricing : $200 offends + paid in full by 06/1/26
This room has 2 queens adjacent, but will be designated as a solo room.
queen(shared accommodation):
shared with one other person
pricing: $2900 USD
12 spots available
early bird pricing: $200 off ends + paid in full by 06/1/26
This room has 2 queens, separated for 2 people to share with some space.
twin bed dorm
(shared accommodation):
Shared with two other people
pricing: $2700 USD
6 spots available
early bird pricing: $200 off ends + paid in full by 06/1/26
This room has 3 twin beds as a shared space.
about your guides
Katy and Keli’s story began in South India at an Ashtanga workshop with the renowned Lino Miele. As students of the practice and seekers of adventure, we quickly formed a bond over our shared passion for yoga, exploration, and philosophical inquiry. Together, we delved into the rich traditions of Ashtanga yoga, adventured through vibrant South India, and laid the foundation for a friendship rooted in curiosity, learning, and fun.
This retreat marks the third one we’re hosting together, and with each experience, we dive deeper into the wisdom of the Eight Limb Path, yoga philosophy, and the practice. Whether we’re on the mat or discovering new horizons, our love for sharing the practice and living its principles makes every journey unforgettable. We can’t wait to guide and connect with you on this shared path of self-discovery and growth!
keli wriston
Keli began her yoga journey in 2010 seeking healing and peace. A life-changing Holistic Superfood Retreat sparked her passion for yoga, mindful movement, and earth-based wellness. She deepens her practice annually in South India and as a RYT-500, holds certifications in Ashtanga Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and cacao ritual facilitation.
With a playful and supportive approach, Keli creates a safe space for growth, healing, and transformation, helping you reconnect with your inner goddess.
katy lara
Katy is passionate about sharing her love of yoga with the world, both as a teacher and a student. Her challenging style of vinyasa incorporates asana, pranayama, mudras, bandhas and kriyas.
While attending a class given by Katy, students can expect to receive teachings from classical yoga traditions ranging from the physical postures to the energetic practices. Students will come away feeling strong, peaceful and calm.
Katy is an E-RYT 500 with over 2500 hours of teaching experience. She has been teaching yoga since 2015, and practicing since 1998.
how to get there?
The Goddess Garden Eco Retreat is located on The Caribbean Coast in Cahuita, a small town 25 miles south of Limon. San José International Airport (airport code SJO) is the closest international airport, approximately 4.5 hour drive from Cahuita.
Group Transportation to + from SJO airport is included with your reservation.
Shuttle will leave SJO airport at 2:00pm CDT 9/19
Shuttle will return to SJO airport by 2:00pm CDT 9/26
(this is a general time frame give or take and we will be sure to take into account delays and any unforeseen flight changes....no stress we got you!)
*Please schedule your flights accordingly.
Many people choose to fly in a day early just to break up the trip and stayed an extra day in San Jose to rest or explore on your own.
We will have recommendations upon request.
Free shuttles run to and from various hotels close by the airport.
Early arrival to CR does not mean early transport to the retreat center.
Everyone will meet at the airport to catch the van to the retreat center. Everyone will meet outside at the airport cafe Malinche and will make sure ALL are safely on the van and headed to paradise!
MORE OPTIONS!
For those who prefer to arrive to the retreat center on their own apart from the group, we can arrange for a private car to drive you. Which will cost an extra $210 or
You can book a small domestic flight from San Jose to local airport in Limon for about $200 round trip. This offers a shorter travel time from San Jose to Goddess Garden
*Domestic flight not included in price of reservation*
Policies + Important Info
Deposit + Payment Plans
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$500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your space. The remaining amount of your reservation may be split into 2 payments.
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Send deposit via Zelle to keli@keliwriston.com, or PayPal to kdwriston@gmail.com
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The deposit is non-refundable, as are all payments
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No holds without a deposit. This retreat will sell out. If you’re committed, please put your deposit down.
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Full balance must be paid by August 1, 2026 (early bird pricing paid in full by 06/1/26)
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Credit card payments are available for remaining balance. 4% transaction fee will be applied
Refund Policy
There is a strict no refund policy on all retreat payments. However, should you be unable to attend your reservation is transferable to a friend or family member.
REGISTER
Please send your deposit at the time of registration. No holds without a deposit. This retreat will sell out. If you’re committed, put your deposit down.
still curious about that DOUBLE FEATURE
I'll be teaching for the following retreat:
OASIS HOOP RETREAT
Sept 26-Oct.3, 2026
Rebecca, founder of Oasis Hoop Retreat, and I met here...at the Goddess Garden, while hosting one my my retreats. We connected right away, and because of her love of hooping and community, she let my whole group explore and play with all her hoops (she has many, and gave the group a private lesson). Needless to say, we had a blast and I was hooked. This retreat, organically follows ours this year, so a double feature offering sounded like the obvious thing. Inquire directly for more details and the special double feature (attending both retreats back to back) pricing!
contact
This commitment may feel like a biggie.....IT IS,
we get it!!
So lets chat!
We prefer communication is via zoom or over the phone. Please schedule a time to connect with
us ask any questions you have about the retreat here.
You can also email Keli at keli@keliwriston.com
or Katy at katylaramovement@gmail.com