21 Day Relax and Breathe Detox Retreat with Meditation and Yoga in Lake Arenal, Alajuela

Facilities

The itinerary will be independently developed according to your specific needs. To give you the time and space to heal and connect with the beautiful surroundings; deepen your yoga practice, transform your eating habits and perception of life. To be more mindful, relaxed, and live in the present moment.

Sample schedule

• 07:00 Morning yoga practice
• 09:00 Breakfast
• 10:00 Grateful journal writing
• 11:00 Morning meditation
• 12:00 Lunch
• 13:00 Free time - connect with nature, explore the permaculture farm, hike in the rainforest, or book a treatment in the jungle spa
• 19:00 Dinner
• 20:00 Evening meditation
• 21:00 Early to bed (recommended)

• Permaculture farm tour and harvest
• Cacao farm tour and chocolate making workshop

This retreat will be taking place in El Castillo, close to the Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal area, Costa Rica.

Costa Rica is a country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the east and south, the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. Costa Rica is home to a rich variety of plants and animals.

El Castillo is a small neighboring village to La Fortuna, directly on Lake Arenal atop the hills overlooking Arenal volcano with 22 hectares of prime hilltop forested pristine land. With breathtaking views, the hotel takes pride in giving its guests an experience of a lifetime. From forest trails down to a majestic waterfall hidden in the rainforest, enjoying mystical free hot springs, horseback riding, and canopy tours, there is a rich amount of nature activities to experience at Essence Arenal.

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During this retreat, you will be served three daily vegetarian meals at an on-site restaurant, with natural drinks and naturopathic teas depending on your detox needs.

Essence Arenal Wellness Center team takes pride in their farm-to-table kitchen. They encourage thoughtful, healthy meals that come from the earth. Essence Arenal Wellness Center features an organic, vegetarian, and vegan kitchen from conscious, locally sourced food that supports their dedication to the planet and your body.

Chef Marvin prepares fantastic meals that are absolutely delicious, nutritious, and balanced. Marvin has a deep enthusiasm for preparing foods. He prepares meals farm-to-table, finding creative ways to create using all the tropical delights that are available in Costa Rica from local farmers, and from the farm.

Essence Arenal Wellness Center's kitchen caters to a range of different dietary requirements and detox needs.

There are a wide variety of activities and tours available in the area:

• Canopy tour
• Rafting
• Canyoneering
• Kayak and boating on Lake Arenal
• ATV tour
• Hanging bridges
• Waterfall hike
• Arenal Volcano National Park
• Horseback riding
• Butterfly observatory
• Thermal hot springs

Pamper yourself in Essence Arenal Wellness Center's jungle spa, located in the middle of a permaculture farm with a unique view of the volcano and lake. Enjoy a range of treatments and therapies including:

• Reiki
• Reflexology
• Massage
• Full body mud wrap
• Ionic foot detox
• Hydrotherapy
• Sound therapy
• Temazcal sweat lodge
• Watsu
• Naturopathy

• Daily 75-minute Vinyasa and Yin yoga class
• Permaculture farm tour and chocolate workshop
• 1 ionic foot detox
• 3 60-minute massage sessions
• 2 full-body mud wrap sessions
• 3 daily vegetarian meals or 6 functional detox smoothies a day
• 20 nights accommodation

• Airport transfers
• Other excursions / activities
• Other spa treatments

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.