Transformational Horse & Yoga Retreat
All-Inclusive 7-Days Horse & Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica to reset your body, mind and spirit Book nowHorseback Riding & Yoga Retreat
At Shambhala Costa Rica
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Ride horses in the most beautiful landscapes of Costa Rica. In the lush jungle and pristine beaches of Nosara and Ostional where you will encounter an abundance of birds and animals. Practice Yoga and Breathwork daily with an introduction to the chakras and energetic work through the practice of Kundalini Yoga as originally taught in India, Hatha Yoga and Soma Breathwork. Enjoy 3 delicious, vegetarian and nutritive meals a day while staying a few steps to the Pacific Ocean. Small group of maximum 12 people at the Retreat center and max 6 people riding together.
Upcoming Horse and Yoga retreats dates
Season 2025
January 6th – 12th, 2025
February 8th-14th, 2025
March 21st-27th, 2025
July 14th-20th, 2025
Season 2026
January 12th – 18th, 2026
February 16th-22nd, 2026
March 12th-18th, 2026
April 24-30th, 2026
May 21st-27th, 2026
July 6th-12th, 2026
Overview
Experience
Enjoy your Horseback Riding Trips
Practice Yoga and Breathwork every day
Experience and learn about your chakras
Connect to nature and the beach in Costa Rica
Connect with your inner Self
Make connections and new friends
Cacao ceremony, Beach trips and a meal at a beautiful beach restaurant included
What’s included
ALL-INCLUSIVE
4 x 2 hours Horseback Riding Trips
Daily Yoga and Breathwork
Beach trip to Guiones and San Juanillo
2 Elemental Rhythm Breathwork
Spiritual Kung Fu and Qi Gong Class
Accommodation (6 nights)
3 meals a day
About Shambhala
Shambhala Retreats is located on a mountain, a two-minutes walk from Playa Ostional, a beach dedicated to the protection of Sea Turtles and famous for its monthly turtle arrivals. It is a vibrant beach with a wide variety of birds and wildlife where you can swim, meditate, walk, and even surf if you like. Ostional is an authentic Costa Rican village, seven kilometers from the renowned beach-town Nosara. There is a mini-market, a restaurant, and a bar, five minutes walk from the center.
Distance
- Playa Ostional : 2 minutes by foot
- Nosara: 7 kilometers
About the Horse & Yoga Retreat
Meet the wonderful horses of Costa Rica. The ranch is nested between a beautiful river and a mango plantation. The horses drink and bath in the river while enjoying life in herd on the lush grounds.
Moreover, each 2 hours Horseback ride will take you on a different route. You will ride on different beaches, discover the trails of the Costa Rican Jungle and explore the river of Rio Montaña. Wildlife, birds, butterflies take part in the scenic routes. Also, the retreat is suitable for all levels. Beginners can enjoy walking on the trails while more advanced riders can enjoy trotting and galoping. When you’re not riding, you will have yoga sessions and enjoy trips to the beaches of Nosara and Ostional.
Includes : Horse rides on beautiful Costa Rican horses
Open to all levels
About the Yoga Classes
During the morning sessions, you will discover the mysteries of traditional Kundalini yoga as taught in India. It’s a practice that combines powerful breathworks, movements, and mantras.
Tra means “tool” and Tan means “body”. Tantra is a tool for the body while Mantra means the tool for the mind. Kundalini yoga will help you tune in for the day and purify your body to another level. Each day we explore the power of different energy center also known as the chakras.
You will also have sessions to explore different yoga styles, Yin Yoga and Hatha Yoga and practice yoga in an ocean view Shala as traditionally taught in India. And we will dive deep into the science of Breathwork with 2 elemental rhythm Breathwork sessions and a relaxing flow Breathwork towards the end of the program.
The sessions are designed to connect with the innermost spirit of yoga leaving you room for progress and discoveries whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced practicionner.
Includes: Yoga Mat, Beautiful Ocean View
Beginners Friendly
What’s included?
7-Days Horse & Yoga Retreat
CLASSES
- 4 x 2 hours Horseback riding Trips
- Daily yoga classes from in Shambhala ocean view Yoga shala
- 2 Elemental Rhythm Breathwork sessions
- Cacao Ceremony
- Introduction to Spiritual Kung Fu and Somatic Movement
FOODS & ACCOMMODATIONS
- 3 delicious and nutritive vegetarian meals a day with local fresh ingredients
- Accommodation in private or shared room with AC 2 minutes walk to Ostional beach
ACTIVITIES
- Meal at the Restaurant La Luna in Playa Pelada, Nosara
- Beach trip to Guiones and San Juanillo
- Sunrise Turtle Sightseeing tour in Playa Ostional (Turtles arrivals to be confirm by Asociaones de Guias Locales de Ostional)
Book directly with us at shambhalacostarica@gmail.com
What is Kundalini Yoga ?
Kundalini Yoga is an ancient practice that aims to purify and activate the life force energy in the body known as Prana. Combining Tantra, Mantra and Prana. Tra means “tool” and Tan means “body”, Tantra is a tool for the body while Mantra means tool for the mind. Kundalini Yoga will help you tune in for the day and purify your body. Moreover, you will gain the awareness of the energy centers in your body that you may have heard of as the chakras.
What is Elemental Rhythm Breathwork ?
Inspired by the elements of Nature : earth, water, air and fire and supported by musical rhythms, you will experience the full potential of your breath. Release stuck emotions and pains. Expand your vision. Receive profund guidance to your intentions. Elemental Rhythm is an exceptional breakthrough experience.
Horseback Riding & Yoga Daily Schedule
Morning
07:30 am Yoga or Breathwork
08:30 am Breakfast
09:30 am Horseback Riding Session
11:30 am Free Time
Afternoon
12:00 pm Lunch
01:00 pm Free Time
04:30 pm Afternoon Activity or Yoga
06:00 pm Sunset on the beach
06:30 pm Diner
07:30 pm Bonfire or free time
Upcoming Horse and Yoga Retreats
Join the Horse and Yoga Retreat
Retreat Date:
Season 2025
January 6th – 12th, 2025
February 8th-14th, 2025
March 21st-27th, 2025
July 14th-20th, 2025
Season 2026
January 12th – 18th, 2026
February 16th-22nd, 2026
March 12th-18th, 2026
April 24-30th, 2026
May 21st-27th, 2026
July 6th-12th, 2026
Prices:
All-Inclusive
Double Occupancy shared room : $1588
Private Room at the Turtle Lodge :$1988
Ocean view Private Cabina with : $2333
Two people coming together : private Room atTurtle Lodge: $3000
Ocean view Cabina: $3800
All accommodations listed above have AC, bathroom and patio
Simple private room with NO AC 2 minutes walk to the center : 1433$
*If you choose to stay a the Turtle Lodge during your Horse and Yoga retreat, it is located 3 minutes walk from Shambhala, it’s close to the beach and you will be able to enjoy the facilities of Shambhala through the day.
Payment:
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