Welcome To One Of The World’s Five Blue Zones

June 27-July 4, 2026

Nosara, Costa Rica is one of the world’s unique places where enhanced longevity and the ability to THRIVE are derived from a relaxed pace, vibrant foods, mineral-rich water, sunshine, inspiration to move our bodies, and rich natural beauty including Nosara’s legendary sunsets, and beach and surf vibes.

Here, you’re invited to awake each day to Costa Rican coffee and morning movement that builds awareness and connection. Then, use your free time to join guided adventures, or choose your own R&R. Each evening, drop into inpiration with deeply restful Yoga Nidra to balance the nervous system, or learn within psychologist-led Life Wide Awake workshops.

Enjoy it all from our upscale, boutique accommodation, nuanced by awarding-winning architecture, organic meals, amenities and proximity to all that Nosara offers.

Outdoor patio with green foliage, two wooden chairs with blue cushions, a potted banana plant, and a thatched roof overhang in a tropical setting.
Interior of a modern, minimalist house with white walls, geometric patterned stairs, wooden ceiling, hanging pendant lights, and a large cactus plant.
A backyard with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush tropical plants, with a modern two-story house featuring a wooden balcony and white walls in the background. Clear blue sky above.
Smiling woman with gray hair in a black wetsuit holding a surfboard on a beach with ocean waves in the background.

What to Anticipate

6 Nights/7 Days Accommodations OrganicBreakfast

Morning Yoga

Optional Excursion

Afternoon Workshop

Locally Sourced 3-Course Dinner

Evening Yin and Nidra

Meet Your Guides

Personal growth and Expansion Are part of the experience with Thoughtful workshops by Karen Anderson, MS, LMFT, and daily yoga with Amanda Trevelino, CIAYT, ERYT500,

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  • Amanda is a yoga therapist and practitioner within the Kripalu and Pranakriya yoga lineage, RYT-500, C-IAYT. She guides yoga on and off the mat with a sense of curiosity and adventure, and feels most closely connected to Oneness through nature. For Amanda, the yogic system and practical philosophy has been a path of personal healing, regulation and ongoing learning that she feels called to share with others.

    She guides students on their path of self-discovery, somatic awareness and inner authority. Amanda is passionate about ancient wisdom traditions including Helenistic Astrology. She loves to travel and has hosted self-discovery retreats in the US, Nepal, Greece and Costa Rica. She first visited the Osa as a volunteer in 2012, and now resides part time in Nosara, Costa Rica. She credits Nosara Yoga Institute for introducing her to the magic of “Self-Awakening Yoga,” Nidra and high-prana yoga in the jungle.

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  • Karen Anderson, MS, LMFT, is a licensed clinician who helps people live more relationally awake. With 18+ years supporting individuals and couples, she integrates evidence-based relational skills, trauma care, nervous-system-informed practices, and a mind–body–spirit lens. Alongside her clinical practice, she taught as adjunct faculty at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas from 2010 to 2022, and co-authored UNLV’s Graduate Certificate in Medical Family Therapy during her doctoral work. Karen’s current research examines intersectional privilege awareness and its role in clinician development. Life Wide Awake remains her personal philosophy: live with presence, listen deeply, and re-author what comes next with authenticity, clarity, and compassion

Queen Single | $3,300

King Single | $3,500 [One Remaining]

King Shared | $2,250 Per Person [One Remaining]

Queen Shared | $2,625 [Sold Out]

Dual Queen | $3,100 [Sold Out]

A 50% deposit confirms your space. Double occupancy guests are encouraged to secure their roommate. Exclusions are travel insurance, flights and ground transportation, alcoholic beverages, additional meals, personal massage and excursion costs..

Sales are final, without exception.

EXPERIENCE THRIVE!

Your investment in well-being includes daily organic breakfast and locally sourced three-course dinners, twice-daily yoga or Self-discovery workshops, complimentary bicycles , daily housekeeping and the option to join curated excursions.

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Jungle Luxe Accommodations

  • King

    Drawing inspiration from the local Guanacaste artisans this room is outfitted with custom chevron inspired king beds.

    Locally Farmed Teak King Bed, Private Ensuite Bathroom, Private Courtyard, Pool Side Deck, A/C, Fan & Wi-Fi.

    Bright bedroom with white walls and wooden ceiling. Features a large white bed with decorative pillows, a wooden headboard, and a window with outdoor views and beige curtains. Includes a wooden sideboard with decorative items like a plant, framed art, and glass bottles, and a ceiling fan.

  • Queen

    Not quite as spacious as the King, but comfortable for two should you choose and at a slightly lower price point.

    Also featuring a private ensuite bathroom, covered front porch or pool side deck, A/C, Fan & Wi-Fi.

    A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed frame, decorative pillows, wall-mounted reading lights, a wooden wardrobe, a small wooden writing desk with a chair, and a window with wooden blinds, opening to lush greenery outside.

  • Dual Queen

    Dual Queen is designed for two guests with two individual queen beds.

    Similar to the King and Queen, it features either a private courtyard or pool side deck, A/C, Fan & Wi-Fi.

    A cozy bedroom with two white beds, a wooden headboard, and decorative pillows. The room has a wooden ceiling, a window with beige curtains, and a sliding glass door that opens to a small outdoor area with greenery. There's a wooden dresser, a mirror, and wall art, with a colorful patterned rug on the floor.
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  • Yin and Nidra

    In addition to morning yoga options, wind down each evening with easeful practices designed for deep rest and revitalization. Yin yoga addresses physical patterning while restful Nidra re-patterns the subconscious mind.

    A woman practicing yoga outdoors among lush green tropical plants, performing a side lunge stretch on a wooden plank over a shallow pond.

  • Life Wide Awake Workshops

    Three Workshops from Karen Anderson 1] Let Them/Let Me—Boundaries with Heart 2] Walking Beside Yourself —Self-Compassion That Sticks 3] Radical Acceptance—Designing with Reality.

    People participating in a yoga or meditation class on a wooden indoor-outdoor space with lush green plants outside.

  • Local Vibe

    World-famous Playa Guiones is a short walk away. It's a calm beach perfect for beginner surf lessons, long walks, safe swimming and quiet reflection and epic sunsets, not to mention the great Bohemian retailing.

    Person carrying a surfboard walking on the beach during sunset, with children playing and others sitting by the water.

  • Excursions & Adventures

    Catamaran sailing, surf lessons, quad tours, cycling, waterfall hikes, spa services offer you as much relaxation or discovery as you choose, within a comfortable walking distance from your stay.

    A woman standing at the base of a waterfall inside a dark canyon, with sunlight filtering through. Water flows down the rocks behind her.

Thrive workshops led by karen anderson

Tropical beach with palm trees, sandy shore, and ocean waves under a partly cloudy sky.

  • From over-responsibility to clean, kind choices.

    When we stop managing what isn’t ours and return to what is, boundaries shift from defense to love. This session is a practical primer on living that shift in real time: understanding what a boundary actually is, meeting challenging emotions as they arise, loosening resentment’s grip, and learning to feel a clear yes in your body. Through guided reflection, simple nervous-system practices, and grounded conversation, you’ll notice the protective strategies that once kept you safe yet disconnected—and practice kinder, clearer ways of showing up for yourself and your relationships.

    You’ll:

    Explore where you’re over-managing others—and what opens when you stop.

    Identify what’s truly yours to tend (and what isn’t) with a simple “mine/not mine” check.

    Work with challenging emotions in the moment using brief, body-based resets.

    Practice boundary language that is clear, brief, and kind—no speeches, no apologies.

    Inspired by evidence-based boundary frameworks and nervous-system research. Coaching/education, not therapy.

  • Hold your choice with warmth, steadiness, and self-respect.

    When boundaries are set, the real work begins: staying with yourself. This session is a guided return to presence—where self-compassion isn’t a concept but a felt experience in your body. We’ll practice gentle, body-based tools (supportive touch, kinder inner language, and the reminder that you’re not alone) to signal safety to the nervous system. Why this matters: self-compassion interrupts the shame–stress loop that drives over-functioning and self-abandonment. As your system downshifts, choice widens—you can hold a boundary without hardening, and say yes or no from steadiness, not urgency.

    Engage in gentle, body-based practices to feel safety and steadiness, then reflect on what shifts for you.

    Experiment with clear, kind boundary language and consider what makes it easier—or harder—to stay with yourself.

    Explore a simple check-in for “threat vs. ease,” followed by an inquiry about where your yes/no shows up.

    Build a personal soothing menu and journal about what truly nourishes vs. what numbs.

    Inspired by evidence-based boundary frameworks and nervous-system research. Coaching/education, not therapy.

Thrive Experiences

  • A woman practicing yoga outdoors among lush green tropical plants. She is in a low lunge pose with her arms extended overhead and her head tilted back, standing on a weathered wooden platform over a shallow pond, with a stone wall and bamboo fencing in the background.

    Yogic Experiences

  • Aerial view of a tropical poolside area with a curved swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees. Adjacent is a deck with seating and lounge chairs, featuring a thatched roof structure providing shade.

    Jungle Modern

  • A glass of green smoothie garnished with mint leaves and a slice of lemon, placed on a wooden surface surrounded by green leaves.

    Nature's Bounty

  • Group of people practicing yoga or meditation on mats in a shaded outdoor space with lush greenery.

    Mindful Moments

  • Sunset over the ocean with a partly cloudy sky and gentle waves reaching the shore.

    Sacred Sunrise

  • Seven people riding horses along the shoreline during a sunset or sunrise, with a partly cloudy sky and calm ocean waves.

    Horseback Riding

  • A person with curly gray hair wearing a yellow shirt, blue pants, and carrying an orange and black backpack is crossing a small stream on a series of logs in a dense forest with tall trees, thick roots, and lush green foliage.

    Unchartered Territory

  • The retreat offered an ideal balance of nourishing cuisine, relaxation, adventure, customized massages and self-discovery. Whether you’re looking to deepen your yoga practice, reconnect with nature, or simply unwind, this retreat provided the perfect escape.

    - Kim Mahoney “UNTAMED” 2025

  • "The variety of yoga classes were insightful, inspiring, and exactly what my body needed. We experienced the perfect mix of active options, exploring, and relaxing downtime. At the end of the retreat I felt rejuvenated, inspired and at peace. This was an incredible gift.”

    Amber Monson, IMMERSE Greece 2023

  • "amanda takes spectacular and puts it on steroids"

    - Tanya Primo Jones, “UNTAMED” 2025

  • "I cannot begin to put into words what this trip has been for me... Magical, healing, enlightening, surreal, spiritual, epic, manifestation at its best, living the dream, connectedness, and the greatest gratitude imaginable."

    Sabrina Vizzari - IMMERSE Greece, 2023

  • "I just wanted to say how thankful I am that you chose to offer me a place on the retreat. I appreciate you extending me the opportunity to learn from all of you. I look forward to more adventures together in the future!"

    Marina Aguirre - IMMERSE, Greece 2023

  • "Simply magical! Amanda curated an amazing experience… each day having a theme that celebrated the Greek Goddesses! Amanda has a gift of cultivating connections while creating space for others to co-create with her! She’s truly a special being and I highly recommend any event/retreat offerings from Santosha! Thank you for such an incredible experience."

    Sat Nam ~ Leslie, IMMERSE Greece 2023

  • I went on my first yoga retreat to Costa Rica. I barely knew anyone who was going. I left with 15 new friends and the memories of a lifetime. Yoga twice a day was extremely nice for me, even though I'm new to yoga. The excursions that were offered were private for the group and absolutely amazing. Jennifer and Amanda where their the entire time to make everything seem effortless and simple. If you're looking for a retreat to recharge, refill, and grow...this is the group to do it.

    - Sharron Trottier “UNTAMED” 2025

  • This was a totally immersive yoga retreat. The thought that went into the planning of the five elements was not only present in our practices, but they transcended into our excursions. When it was time to return home, I could feel the family we became. I leave liberated with a much deeper self-awareness of why I’m fearful. I am forever grateful for this incredible mind & spirit changing experience.

    - Gretchen Delameter “UNTAMED” 2025

 FAQs

  • Guests are responsible for air travel to and from Liberia [LIR]. Book your international flight to Liberia. Details on ground transportation from Liberia to Nosara are forthcoming.

    Payment details are available in the above Experience Thrive section with amounts and dates based on your room selection.

    Guests may choose to book their own private experiences, such as a massage, directly with the property. Santosha retreats will coordinate activities outside the retreat center. These payments usually are requested in cash to the provider.

  • Travel insurance is REQUIRED, particularly given that all sales are final once deposit has been submitted. We suggest AllianzTravel but there are a number of insurance companies. Costs will likely range from $125-$250.

  • Because Santosha is required to book the retreat property in advance, ALL PAYMENTS ARE FINAL. We require that you secure your travel insurance early should something change that requires you to cancel. Your payment in full is due March 1, 2026.

  • Delta and other US carriers offer flights from Atlanta to Liberia, Costa Rica

    Additionally, ground transportation from Liberia is available by group or private shuttle. Estimate $150 pending the number of passengers. Look for a list of recommended options in the coming weeks.

  • If you are coming from the US, you only need a valid passport. A Visa is not required, nor are special vaccinations.

  • Excursions and adventures can be found on the site in greater detail. Should you have questions re: either, please reach out to your host at atrevelino@gmail.com.