8 Days Detox, Wellness, and Yoga Retreat in San Pablo, Costa Rica

Facilities

Feel at home cradled by nature amidst the mango trees and sounds of the living forest in your simple, elegant suite. Allow yourself to truly relax in the comfort and peace of the mountains that Costa Rica is famous for. Settle in to a cool evening with a bottle of Chilean Cabernet and watch the sunset from your private terrace.

In the morning, awaken to the sounds of nature. Take a walk to the stream or hike to where you can see the Nicoya Peninsula in the distance. Meditation is an extra special experience here in Costa Rica. Enjoy all of the amenities and allow us to lift your spirits, and rejuvenate both body and soul, as you escape to the possibilities of this beautiful area of Costa Rica.

Tastefully designed with unique decor to allow you to enjoy the serenity of your surroundings, each Suite comes with its own bath tub, private terrace and garden with outdoor seating. Hardwood furniture and a ceiling made of teak brings the ambiance of the forest into your room.

The sleeping area has a comfy queen-sized bed, and an additional double bed can be arranged in the living room if needed. Ceiling fans, a refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, phone, complementary snacks and TV/DVD player. You may choose out of 250 movies of Ama Tierras collection.

Serene hatha yoga holiday and detox in tropical Costa Rica

AmaTierra Costa Rica's tropical rainforest setting, teeming with beloved earth energy, with all the life, sounds and sights of nature, provides the ideal atmosphere in which to unravel layers of stress. Feeling supported in a serene environment conducive for contemplation and rejuvenation of your whole self is very important when cleansing.

Detox preparation

Think about what you really want to achieve from a detox, and be sure you are doing it to enhance your health, rid your body of accumulated toxins and make a new start toward healthier living. Detoxing is not a way to lose weight, as weight loss requires diligence and lifestyle changes, however, our program can help to start this kind of change in your life.

Key elements:

• Initial private consultation and daily check-in with registered Nutritionist/Herbalist Jill Ruttenberg or other health professional
• Fresh, organic raw foods & juices
• Herbal teas and cleansing drinks for whole body cleansing
• Daily gentle yoga and meditation classes
• Sound meditation session to balance the Chakras

Body therapies including:

• Aromatherapy baths using pure, organic doTerra oils, in your private casita
• Educational abdominal massage session
• Individualized Whole body detox is available at hotel AmaTierra, guided by nutritionist/herbalist Jill Ruttenberg.
• Optional enemas possibly made with lemon juice or coffee plus step by step instructions provided
• Skin brushing
• Unlimited use of the BioMat to move toxins through the lymph system, increase circulation and soothe nerves, joints and muscles.

Optional add-on therapies & activities

• A beach day, rainforest or zipline tour
• Aromatherapy baths using pure, organic doTerra oils, in your private casita
• Clay wraps and/or exfoliation
• Counseling sessions with licensed professional therapists Marsha & Mark Friedman
• Massage
• Spirit of the horse reflection day at Sweet Prince Ranch

AmaTierra lies on the winding but wonderfully pothole-free Highway 27, 19 kilometers past Puriscal toward Orotina, about an hours drive southwest from San Jos. Make AmaTierra your home base as you venture on day trips to a variety of area attractions.

Optional tours

• Adventure Park Costa Rica
• Carara National Park Jungle Tour
• Esterillos Oeste - A stunning pacific coast beach
• Horseback riding at Turubari Tropical Park
• Jaco - Surfing beach
• La Paz Waterfall and Poas Volcano
• San Jose historic city tour
• Sweet Prince Ranch - Horse riding
• Tortuga Island - Snorkel
• Zip-line canopy tour

• Aromatherapy Foot Bath: Pamper tired feet and remove accumulated toxins in a bath of Epsom salts and doTerra Aromatherapy Oils. Foot massage follows: $30 USD
• Aromatouch Special Treatment: 60 minute personalized aromatherapy massage treatement with doTerra Organic Essential Oils. Reduce stress, balance your nervous system, reduce inflammation, enjhance immunity and detoxify your body. $95 USD
• Deep Tissue or Sports Massage: a 60 minute massage that works deep to ease knots in muscles and fascia. Sports massage is similar and focuses more on limbs and stretches. $80 USE
• De-Stress & Relax with Aromatherapy: a 60 minute relaxing massage customized for your bodys needs and designed to release tension: The Classic Massage: $80
• Ear Candling: Detoxify sinuses and ear canals with this safe, effective process. You will feel clear and hear better! $40 USD
• Exfoliation Scrub: Choose from Green Tea or Lemon/Coconut salt scrub. Removes dead skin cells for healthier, softer skin. Light massage follows this treatment. Ask about our luscious Chocolate Mask for the Face. 75 minutes. $100 USD
• Hands & Feet Treat: Aromatherapy foot bath, exfoliating scrub & massage 30 minutes $40 USD
• Head, Neck & Shoulders: 30 minute massage relaxes tension, clears the head! $40 USD Add Aroma Foot Bath for a luxurious soak $15 USD
• Manicure/Pedicure: Manicure done at the pool or go into town for a special cultural experience at the salon $12 USD. Pedicure: Also at the pool or in town $22 USD
• Mind/Body Counseling & the Equine Experience: Psychotherapists Mark and Marsha Friedman can help you re-reframe negative thinking and learn better communication skills to transform engrained patterns. The end result is a healthier self-image and more joyful interactions with others. For a unique experience with horses that will increase your self-awareness, Inquire about Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, a fun way to get to know yourself in the presence of beautiful Horse-Beings! Advance notice required.
• Nutritional/ Herbal Consultation: Make a new start and address health issues that perhaps have been ignored. Perhaps you are looking to change your diet, or discuss what supplements might enhance your health. In an in-depth session that can take up to 1.5 hours, registered herbalist Jill Ruttenberg (AHG) will guide you toward lifestyle changes and a treatment protocol to set you on the right track. $95 USD
• Sound Therapy Tune-up: Re-balance your chakras (energy centers), raise the vibratory level of your entire Being, and address specific areas of concern through the use of Quartz singing bowls and other sound tools. Come away feeling Light and Balanced. $80 USD
• The Bio-Mat: A Bed of Amethyst Crystals for Healing. Experience the strength of the powerful far-infrared rays, soothing your muscles and nerves; generated through a mat of Amethyst Crystals, powerful healing properties of negative ions. 20 minutes for $15 USD or 4 sessions for $45 USD
• Uplifting Facial: 35 minute galvanic current treatment purifies, revitalizes, and keeps the signs of aging at bay. Try twice during your stay for best results. $50 USD
• We've Got your Back!: 30 minutes aroma treatment for the back, neck and shoulders $45 USD
• Wraps: Choose among 3 different offerings: 1) A special mud/clay from Costa Ricas volcanoes (recommended for normal to oily skin types) 2) Dead Sea Minerals or 3) Vitalizing Cinnamon Heating Therapy wrap. All three draw toxins out through the skin and leave you feeling oh so soft. Plan to become a burrito, wrapped snugly for 20 minutes while the clay does its work. 90 minutes. $105 USD

Driving directions from San Jose or Juan Santamaria Airport (old road)

• From San Jose or Juan Santamaria Airport, there are two ways to go. The new highway cuts off about 15 minutes but does involve a dirt road for about 15 minutes of the journey.
• Directions for the slower, meandering but paved all the way road
• Take the road to Ciudad Colon. Once you're in Ciudad Colon, look out for a sign saying "no hay paso" that means you're going on to a one way street.
• Instead turn right at the gas station and then left at the next street and you will see a green AmaTierra sign up high (on a car wash building) stating you are 35 km from the Hotel.
• Go to the top of the hill through the town of Cuidad Colon and turn left before the dirt road.
• You will see a University of La Paz (Peace) sign on the left. Make sure you follow the road out of town (do not turn right to the U. of Peace), but veer right towards Puriscal and Turubari Park.
• After about 20 minutes, you will arrive in Puriscal.
• About 300 meters past the gas station on the right, you will see a sign for Turrubaris/Orotina/Jaco - turn left in front of the Red Cross/Ice building.
• Follow about 3 blocks past the church, and just after the stop light you will see a white sign that will say Turrubaris/Orotina/Jaco then you must turn right after the sign
• Then, you will follow the signs to Amatierra/Turubari Park. The Hotel is located 17KM or 20 minutes once you leave Puriscal.
• We are on the right side of the road 2 k,m before San Pablo and you will see several Green AmaTierra signs to let you know you are close. Always know that if you follow the signs to Turrubari Park that you are on the right track.
• It is easy to find and the road is paved the entire way - simply look for the long bamboo fence and wooden gate. If the gate is closed, just honk and the guard will open the gate.

Driving directions from San Jose or Juan Santamaria Airport (new highway)

• Start out the same way as above, from the airport.
• Once you pass Escazu, Outback, and the Forum, you will get to where you need to make a decision to go toward Ciudad Colon, or towards Guacima and Orotina. *You can choose to go straight ahead on the New Highway to Orotina, which is a toll road. You will need colones (though they do make change for dollars, don't worry).
• Go straight on this road, past 2 tolls, the last one is Atenas. Past Pan de Azucar too, exit at Escobal.
• At the top of the exit, turn left, then right at the end, onto the frontage road. Follow this to its end (about 1.2 km) and turn left.
• You stay on this little dirt road for about 15 minutes, over a 1 lane bridge, until you eventually get to a town called San Pablo, with a town square on the left.
• Go straight past the town about 2-3 blocks and you'll see Soda Francini on the right. Turn left there, toward Puriscal.
• AmaTierra will be on your left side about 1 km up the road.

Arrival by airplane

You will need to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Please contact AmaTierra if you require airport transfer, which comes at an additional cost. They have been working with the same private driver for 10 years, so it is really safe.

GPS

• 9.905586 N Latitude
• 84.427021W Langitude

• A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.