With olivia lifsey, 500RYT + YACEP
Saturday, February 18th – Saturday, february 25th, 2023
San Juanillo, Costa Rica
Like most things, quality of life is more important than quantity- but what if you could have both? What if you can extend your life while vastly improving the quality?
On the Longevity Yoga Retreat we will increase our longevity by immersing ourselves into blue zone living, alongside unending healing from yoga, Ayurveda, meditation, and the tropical and deeply healing energetic vortex that is Costa Rica.
You will stay in a Costa Rican styled casita located on a private 19 acre nature sanctuary with spectacular jungle views. Every day you will enjoy fresh organic local foods, practice yoga in the open air yoga shala, participate in powerful workshops and reflective exercises, soak up the stunning jungle and tropical beaches during excursions, and have ample free time to lounge at the fresh water natural pool, receive body work, journal, or read a good book.
It is believed that when we stray from our habitual patterns we create new healthy neural pathways in the brain, optimizing our brain health, and ultimately slowing time down. Join us, as we slow down time together in the blue zone of Costa Rica, to celebrate and elongate this one precious life we get, resulting in a deeper sense of prosperity
What the yoga Retreat Includes:
- Airport shuttle to and from the retreat center and LIR
- 7 Nights, 6 Days of luscious jungle accommodation on a private 19 acre nature sanctuary
- 3 meals a day of organic local fresh foods made on site (One lunch during a day trip will be at the expense of attendees during free time in Nosara)
- Unlimited use of the freshwater natural pool onsite
- Daily 2 hour morning yoga practices with meditation and pranayama
- A reiki and restorative yoga practice
- Ecstatic Dance workshop
- Abhyanga Workshop
- 2 Group Beach excursions
- Day trip to Nosara
- Waterfall excursion
- Beach bonfire ceremony
- Goodie Bags
Not Included:
- Airfare
- Trip Insurance
- Additional excursions: Surfing lessons, snorkeling, SUP, Kayaking, ziplining, etc
- Additional beach time ($40 round trip shuttle)
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The yoga retreat will begin Saturday evening (18th) and end Saturday Morning (25th).
| SAMPLE SCHEDULE |
| 7:30 – 9:30 Yoga Practice with Meditation and Pranayama |
| 9:30 – 10:30 Breakfast |
| 10:30 – 12:30 Free Time or Group Excursion |
| 12:30 – 1:30 Lunch |
| 1:30 – 5:30 Free Time, Group Excursion, or Workshops |
| 6:00 – 7:00 Dinner |
Accommodations and rates
We will be staying at the Alya Retreat Center in San Juanillo, which is located on a secluded 19 acre nature reserve on the Nicoya peninsula in Costa Rica.
All Casitas, which can be private, shared with a new friend, or shared with a friend you bring have private bathrooms and hot-showers, mini kitchenettes, as well as their own patio or private deck. Shared dorm style accommodations are located in the main house with a shared bathroom and showers.
No matter which accommodation you choose, you are guaranteed spectacular views of the jungle!
Private Casita
$2600
Private Room & Bathroom
Shared Casita
$2300
Share a casita with 1-2 others with a en-casita bathroom
Shared Dorm
$2000
Dorm Style Room Shared with Others
Bring your own friend
Share a private casita with a friend, and you each save $250. email us to save!
The Longevity Retreat
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YOGA RETREAT CANCELLATION POLICY:
In the event of cancellation, the following policies apply:
60 days or more prior to the training: Your payment can be refunded for a $250 administration fee, or transferred to another Village Yoga training at no cost.
59-31 days prior to the training: Payments are not refundable, but are transferable (less $50 administration fee) to another Village Yoga program.
15-30 days prior to the training: Payments are not refundable, but are transferable (less $150 administration fee) to another Village Yoga program.
14-2 days prior to retreat: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Withdrawals from active events or workshops will result in the loss of all fees paid. Active withdrawal applies to any cancellation made within 48 hours of the event/workshop start time. Withdrawals from active retreats will result in the loss of all fees paid.
Retreat Leader
Olivia Lifsey 500RYT YACEP
In 2013 Olivia attended Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Traditional Eastern Arts with a concentration in Yoga, as well as completing over 1,000 hours of yoga teacher training. Upon graduation in 2015, Olivia registered with Yoga Alliance and began her teaching career while traveling throughout Central America, and in her hometown of Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
Olivia came to the Outer Banks in 2016 to complete the Kunga Yoga Lifestyle Program, a program dedicated to educating yogis how to use their practice as service for others. After completing the Kunga program, Olivia was offered a full time teaching position at Village Yoga, in Duck North Carolina.
Olivia’s yoga classes are inspired by dance as she likes to include funky transitions and challenging shapes we typically don’t put our bodies into everyday. While she loves physical play time, her classes are grounded in spirit and will include pranayama and meditation practices.
Since moving to the Outer Banks, Olivia has completed a SUP yoga teacher training, became certified at hands on assisting with Noelle Whittington, studied Barre with Denise DeCarlo, received her Reiki I certification, and is a certified Ayurvedic health coach.
In 2019 Olivia led her first Ayurveda and yoga retreat. She immediately fell in love with the combination of wellness travel and connecting with people in an immersion style container. She believes that the experience of retreating to self explore, deepen your spiritual practice, and get out of the day to day routines can provide deep healing and positive change.
You now have multiple opportunities to join Olivia on retreat throughout the year, as she continues to add more to her roster, including international retreats!
Inspired by her own lifelong healing journey, Olivia is dedicated to educating and empowering others to learn how to heal themselves through Ayurveda, mindful movement, and self-love.
Olivia is currently accepting coaching clients to work with her 1 on 1 through an Ayurvedic health lens. Book yours today.
Retreat Assistant
Kennedy Long 200RYT
Kennedy is 200-hour RYT certified in Kunga Yoga, a style of not only teaching but living that focuses on using yoga as a path of service. She began a steady practice in 2015. Kennedy registered with Yoga Alliance in the Spring of 2017 after completing her 200 hour certification with Village Yoga & Wilmington Yoga Center in Duck, North Carolina during the Fall of 2015. Her primary teachers include Noelle Whittington, Jessica Moody, and Katie Kennis.
Since teaching Kennedy has continued her education and completed a 5 elements flow training, Yin yoga training, and a Stand up paddleboard (SUP) yoga certification. In 2019 Kennedy started a year long Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coaching program led by internationally recognized Ayurvedic Practitioner, Katie Silcox.
Kennedy dedicates herself to helping, healing, and empowering others through yoga and Ayurveda. She places a strong emphasis on self love, cultivating positivity, and the elements in her classes while also inspiring students to unlock their highest self. With a strong love for the calming effects of the water and yoga; Kennedy is passionate about SUP Yoga and the joy the practice brings.
Kennedy has co-led and assisted yoga retreats with Village Yoga over the past few years.
FAQs
Yes, you will be required to show proof of trip insurance. With everything going on in the world, it is best that you can travel with peace of mind for your retreat.
We will not be requiring masks at this time, but you are welcome to wear them if you prefer. The practice space is outdoors, as is the majority of the retreat experience. We ask that you please not join us on retreat if you are not feeling well.
REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER COSTA RICA:
As of April 1st, 2022 the temporary immigration measures for entering Costa Rica – put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic – were repealed. This eliminates the requirement to complete the epidemiological form known as the Health Pass and the requirement of medical insurance for unvaccinated foreigners. All commercial establishments, activities, and events can operate at 100% capacity. The mandatory use of masks has been eliminated too.
REQUIREMENTS TO RETURN TO THE US
As of June 12, 2022, CDC will no longer require air passengers traveling from a foreign country to the United States to show a negative COVID-19 viral test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board their flight
IMPORTANT NOTE: While it seems that the majority of COVID travel restrictions are lifting, we are keeping a close eye on any changes that may occur and will keep you updated along the way. The safety and ease of your retreat travel is of utmost importance to us
*Please be sure to check with federal agencies for most up-to-date travel requirements
No, you are responsible for purchasing your own airfare
Liberia International Airport, airport code is: LIR
There will be two shuttle pickup times at the Liberia airport on Saturday February 18th, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. After you have booked we will give access to the shuttle times to schedule your shuttle accordingly
If you miss the first shuttle you will have to wait for the second one. If you miss both shuttle times you are responsible for your own trip to the retreat center
* Village Yoga is not responsible for delayed/canceled flights and any extra costs that may occur.
About 2 hours
While we encourage you to try your best to learn some Spanish for the trip, you will not be required to know any during the retreat.
About a 10 minute drive. There is a shuttle on site for $40/person to and from the beach. As a group we will have two beach days, shuttle rate for these days is included in your retreat cost.
There is a (new) fresh water swimming pool onsite at the retreat center
All participation is optional to the students, but encouraged for an optimal experience!
Local, organic, vegetarian foods. If you have any dietary allergies, please let us know upon booking. We will try to accommodate allergies as best we can, extra costs may occur.
Yes! There will be free time on site at the retreat center for you to wander the jungle preserve, swim in the freshwater pool, or lounge in your casita. There will be a group excursion to a nearby town called Nosara where you will have the whole day free to explore, take a surfing lesson, or lounge at the beach. Two group beach trips are included with the retreat, if you choose to add more it may be an additional cost.
Because there is limited accommodations, joining families will be required to pay full retreat price to stay with you even if they choose not to join on retreat.
No pets are allowed to come to the retreat.
Alcohol will not be provided.
While some yoga experience is recommended, most poses can be adjusted to accommodate any level. Retreats are a great place for people to try yoga!
This retreat is for yogis who want to freshen up their vitality by stepping off the beaten path and dive into a new chapter of well being
We are definitely able to accommodate that request! Email us to let us know which room you’d like and we can let you know the pricing options.
You can stay for as long as you like, although we recommend staying the entire time to get the full experience. Payment plans are not available for partial participation.
Absolutely! We understand that retreat can be expensive, we offer payment plans, as well as work-trade positions to make our retreat more affordable. If a work trade or payment plan interests you, contact us as soon as possible before these positions fill up!