Allow your mind and body to absorb the peace and beauty of the tropical rainforest while relaxing to the sounds of nature and practicing yoga in an enchanted Costa Rican location, in the midst of a rainforest.
The natural beauty of Essence Arenal provides you with the space to journey inward, renew, and refresh your body, mind, and spirit. Grounding at the organic permaculture farm, pool, and nourish your body with functional organic smoothies or gourmet vegetarian farm-to-table cuisine.
With the guidance of a certified naturopath and yoga instructors, you will have a transformational stay!
Highlights
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- Daily 75 minute yoga class all morning
- Afternoon yoga classes on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
- Daily spa circuit access (Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna)
- Pamper your body with Essence Arenal’s Swedish massage in the jungle Spa
- Cacao and permaculture farm tour with a chocolate-making workshop
- Rainforest jungle night tour
- 3 daily healthy meals with natural juice in their farm-to-table organic restaurant
- 3 nights accommodation
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Accommodation
During your retreat, you’ll stay at Essence Arenal, an eco-hotel nestled in the lush rainforest with breathtaking views of the Arenal Volcano, Arenal Lake, and the El Castillo Valley.
Each private room features a private bathroom, orthopedic mattress, and hypoallergenic pillows for optimal comfort. Rooms also include free Wi-Fi, hot water showers, a small writing desk, and a safe. Complimentary parking is available, and laundry service can be arranged at an additional cost.
Guests enjoy unlimited access to the hotel’s organic farm, swimming pool, rainforest trails, volleyball court, and open-air yoga deck. The on-site restaurant serves fresh, organic vegetarian and vegan meals, prepared daily using ingredients harvested directly from the farm.
To enhance your well-being, visit the jungle spa, where you can unwind in the Temazcal sweat lodge, indulge in natural treatments, or schedule a consultation with the resident naturopathic doctor.
Program
Are you ready to deepen your yoga practice, transform your eating habits, and reconnect with yourself?
At Essence Arenal, you can choose from health, yoga, mindfulness, NLP, and weight-loss retreats, available year-round.
Picture yourself practicing yoga amidst Costa Rica’s enchanted jungle — fully present, relaxed, and surrounded by the sounds of nature. After a rejuvenating session, treat yourself to a soothing massage or a detoxifying organic mud treatment at the jungle spa. Spend your afternoons meditating, swimming, or hiking through the rainforest trails that surround the property.
Your itinerary is personalized according to your goals and preferences, allowing you the space and time to heal, reflect, and restore balance. This is your opportunity to become more mindful, relaxed, and anchored in the present moment.
Example Itinerary
07:00 – 08:15 Morning yoga practice
08:15 Forest walk
08:30 – 09:00 Breakfast
09:00 – 12:00 Activities or free time
10:00 – 12:00 Permaculture & cacao workshop (once per stay)
10:00 Ionic detox treatment (once per stay)
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:00 Spa circuit — enjoy the Finnish sauna, jacuzzi, and Turkish bath, complete with aromatherapy and sweeping views (one complimentary hour daily)
15:00 Free time — connect with nature, explore the farm, hike the rainforest, or book a treatment in the jungle spa
15:00 Swedish massage, 60 minutes (once per stay)
16:00 – 17:00 Sunset yoga (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
17:30 Night wildlife tour (once per stay)
18:30 – 20:30 Dinner
21:00 Rest and early bedtime (recommended)
Included Excursions
Night wildlife tour in the rainforest
Guided permaculture farm tour
Cacao farm visit & chocolate-making workshop