Heal | Awaken | Deepen
Breathe in the natural beauty of Costa Rica and the Pacific Ocean.
Soak in the authentic and sacred teachings of Yoga, Tantra and Ayurveda
with Rod Stryker.
Join us at the world-renowned Blue Spirit Retreat for
a weeklong yoga and meditation immersion in paradise.
December 7-14, 2024
Experience an exceptional week of yoga both on your mat and in nature. This time is dedicated to guiding you deep into the heart of self-enrichment and renewal, clarity and freedom, healing and empowerment.
Rod Stryker will guide this week-long journey–suitable for all levels of yoga practitioners–into the compassionate heart of the teachings and all that they offer to help you know peace and celebrate life. He will lead you into practices and practical teachings dedicated to ensuring that the benefits of your time at Blue Spirit will continue to unfold long after the retreat.
Daily integrated and masterful yoga practices (featuring asana, pranayama, and meditation) will anchor the week. Combined with yoga nidra practices and several contemplative and self-reflection opportunities, you will be led toward the true treasures of practice: exalted body, illumined mind, vibrant soul, and a remembrance of the Sacred.
And in case you were wondering, this retreat includes plenty of free time to be nurtured by nature, or rocked by the waves in the beautiful Pacific, just steps from the doors of our yoga space.
Our week together will be a time of renewal and
a calling together of community
to savor the alchemy of yoga, tantra, and meditation.
•Dive deep into Tantra Yoga practices and exalt your body, mind, and spirit
•Experience the joy and power of studying with a modern-day master teacher
•Kindle your soul’s fire to live your life’s purpose
•Explore the power of Tantra to enliven your practice on and off the mat
•Open to students of all levels of experience
About Blue Spirit
Blue Spirit Costa Rica is one of our favorite places on the planet! Consistently described as one of the world’s “best yoga escapes,” it provides an extraordinary setting to all who are dedicated to spiritual transformation, personal development, and environmental sustainability. Perched on a hilltop that overlooks the Pacific Ocean and a three-mile long white sand beach that is protected as a turtle refuge, Blue Spirit offers an extraordinarily beautiful and natural setting on one of Costa Rica’s renowned beaches.
Blue Spirit is located in one of the world’s Blue Zones© which inspired the name Blue Spirit. According to author Dan Buettner, the Nicoya Peninsula is one of five Blue Zone’s in the world: a Blue Zone is an area where people live the longest and report the highest levels of well-being. While visiting Blue Spirit, you will feel the resonance of a vibrant, inspiring, and healing energy, because of the rich subtropical environment, and the cultural lifestyle.
Your stay at Blue Spirit offers you a comfortable and elegant accommodation of your choice, delicious gourmet vegetarian cuisine, a salt-water infinity pool, koi pond, café, gift shop, spa and longevity services, outdoor excursions, and complimentary wireless service.
We’ll enjoy 3 nourishing meals a day together, and twice-daily accessible, transformative asana and meditation practices. See the bottom of this page to get an idea of the full schedule.
People have asked us “Do you have to be an advanced student to attend?” This is part of the magic of our annual retreat: it’s open to everyone. Each year presents a wide spectrum of students and culminates in a truly endearing group dynamic. From certified ParaYoga teachers needing to replenish themselves with the teachings of the tradition to students who have only experienced Yogarupa’s teachings online––everyone finds their inspired place within the sacred container of this retreat.
All prices listed below cover the following: your accommodations, the ParaYoga retreat classes, meals each day, and use of Blue Spirit’s beautiful facilities.
They do not include: airfare, travel insurance, airport transfers (scroll down for information about booking your airport shuttle), spa treatments optional excursions, or gratuities. Please do not book your airfare until you have registered for this training.
To learn more about Blue Spirit, visit their website, where you will find more pictures, information about excursions, spa treatments, amenities and more, visit their website: www.bluespiritcostarica.com.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS AND PRICES
Please note that in order to be eligible for the per-person double occupancy rate, you will need to have 2 paying adults in the room. Once you have made your reservation in a double occupancy room, please send an email to info@parayoga.com to notify us of the name of your roommate. And even if you think you could never, ever imagine canceling your participation in this amazing retreat, please scroll down to read our cancellation policy as it is firm (purchasing trip insurance is recommended).
The following are located in the main building: Superior Ocean View Rooms, Ocean View Rooms, Mountain View Rooms, and Hermitage Rooms.
Nature Suites, Eco Cottages, Pacifico Cottages, King Hermitages and Tent Platforms are down the hill from the main building, accessed by beautiful sets of stairs that wind through the jungle.
In other words: If you have mobility issues, be sure to check the location of your room before booking. Many room options will have a long flight of steps to reach our reception desk. The dining and pool will be on different levels, sometimes several flights of stairs away from your room. Because the additional accommodations beyond the main building are built along a hill, outdoor exploring around will involve walking on steps. There is an elevator in the main building.
Superior Ocean View Room with A/C – SOLD OUT!
These beautiful double rooms have step-out balconies and lots of windows with extraordinary ocean views. The room is elegantly furnished to provide the most luxurious space for couples or singles. Each room has a king-sized bed, a private bathroom with solar hot water and air conditioning. Superior Ocean View rooms have a safety box large enough to fit a 17″ laptop computer.
Single Occupancy Price: $4115
Double Occupancy Price, per person: $2835
Ocean View Room with A/C – SOLD OUT!
These double rooms have step-out balconies and beautiful ocean views. The rooms are tastefully furnished and provide the perfect space for two people. Each room has a king-sized bed or two twins, with a private bathroom with solar hot water and air conditioning. Ocean View rooms have a safety box large enough to fit a 17″ laptop computer.
Single Occupancy Price: $3705
Double Occupancy Price, per person: $2,725
Mountain View Room with A/C – SOLD OUT!
This double room has a step-out balcony and large windows with an extraordinary mountain view. The room is tastefully furnished and provides the perfect space for two people. It has a king-sized bed or two twins with a private bathroom with solar hot water and air conditioning. Mountain View Rooms have a safety box large enough to fit a 17″ laptop computer.
Single Occupancy Price: $3,600
Double Occupancy Price, per person: $2,625
Pacifico Cottage with A/C – SOLD OUT!
The Pacifico Cottages are tucked away amidst the lush tropical gardens and close enough to the sandy Pacific Beach so that the sound of the Ocean will rock you into sleep. Perfect for a couple, these beautiful and rustic new rooms feature a private porch with a hammock, 1 queen bed, an outdoor shower, air conditioning, and a safe big enough to fit a 17″ laptop. From the main building the Cottages are a short walk down the hill towards the beach.
Single Occupancy Price: $3,495
Double Occupancy Price, per person: $2,570
Nature Suite with A/C – SOLD OUT!
Nature Suites are very cozy and located on a hillside overlooking the lush vegetation. They are simple and natural wood frame structures and have private bathrooms with an outdoor shower overlooking the jungle. Each Suite sleeps two people in either a king bed or two twin beds and includes a separate enclosed porch with a desk. All Suites have solar hot water as well as air conditioning. The Suites are a short walk up the hill to the Main Building. Nature Suites have a safety box large enough to fit a 17″ laptop computer.
Single Occupancy Price: $3,395
Double Occupancy Price, per person: $2,725
Hermitage Single – 1 LEFT!
These rooms are specifically designed for singles and provide privacy and elegance while being cozy and inexpensive. Many of these rooms have partial views of the ocean and others of the mountains nearby, a queen-sized bed, a private bathroom with solar hot water and air conditioning. Hermitage Rooms have a safety box large enough to fit a 17″ laptop computer.
Single Occupancy Price: $2930
Hermitage Twin Bedroom with A/C (single or double occupancy only) – 1 LEFT!
These rooms are specifically designed for two people and provide privacy and elegance, while being cozy and inexpensive. Many of these rooms have partial views of the ocean and others of the mountains nearby, two twin beds, a private bathroom with solar hot water and a air conditioning. Hermitage Rooms have a safety box large enough to fit a 17″ laptop computer.
Single Occupancy Price: $2930
Double Occupancy Price, per person: $2250
NEW! Hermitage King (THESE ARE BEHIND NATURE SUITES AND NOT IN MAIN BLDG!) | 2 LEFT!
The Hermitage King rooms are newly built and furnished with a contemporary design. These rooms provide privacy and elegance while being inexpensive. Featuring a balcony overlooking the jungle, each suite provides a King size bed to comfortably sleep two people, a private bathroom with solar hot water and A/C.
A short walk up a small hill, past the saltwater infinity pool, to the main building.
Single Occupancy Price: $3,165
Double Occupancy Price, per person: $2,465
Eco Cottage – SOLD OUT!
The cottages are beautifully situated in lush vegetation, allowing for a sensual being-in-touch experience with nature. They are simple and natural wood frame structures with screening for natural ventilation. Each Cottage sleeps two people and has a private bathroom with an ambient temperature water shower, or you can use our shared bathhouse with hot water showers. Everything runs on solar-powered electricity to provide a comfortable and ecological setting. The Eco-Cottages are situated below the Main Building and involve a short hike up a stone stairway to get to the Main Building. Each Eco-Cottage has a safety box large enough to fit a 17″ laptop computer. Note: These twin beds cannot be pushed together.
Single Occupancy Price: $2285
Double Occupancy Price, per person: $1945
Platform Tent
Single Occupancy Price: $1825
Commuter Fee: We are waiting to hear if Blue Spirit is back to welcoming Commuters once our retreat is sold out.
Children’s Rates:
If a child shares a room with 2 adults / parents, then there is no extra housing charge – only the meal charge.
If a child shares the room with a single adult, then the parent pays a Single Occupancy room charge plus the meal charge for the child. Note: best room category for sharing space with your little ones is the Nature Suite.
The meal charges per child are:
ages 0-3 free
4-12 $200 per meal/week
13-17 $300 for meal/week
Any teen wanting to participate in the actual programs must be registered at adult package fees.
