Awaken your body and enliven your spirit! This nurturing, relaxing retreat includes daily Kripalu yoga classes, meditation practice, and in-depth workshops all designed to slow us down and reconnect us with the simple joy of being alive.

Called the yoga of consciousness, Kripalu Yoga emphasizes "honoring the wisdom of the body." In the meditative-style yoga classes-appropriate for both beginners and intermediate students-we each work within the limits of our individual flexibility and strength while maintaining the awareness that there is really nowhere to go and nothing to accomplish. With personal assistance from either Kathleen or Ken available during all classes, you can feel confident that the yoga experience will be specially tailored to your individual needs.

Throughout the week we will use our posture practice and daily meditation to deepen our awareness. We'll make use of simple pranayama, breathing techniques, to awaken our internal energy and to connect it with the energy flowof the plants, birds and wildlife around us. We will then take our increased awareness into an intimate exploration of the richly diverse tropical rainforest.

Every moment of each day offers a unique opportunity to bathe in the moist tropical air, to smell the scents of the jungle on the refreshing breezes, to hear and see local birds calling you into a new way of being with nature and with yourself.

The yoga practices are, by themselves, profoundly powerful. Combining these practices with the natural beauty of the Costa Rican rainforest nurtures the soul, captures the true spirit of yoga and creates an unforgettable experience.

During the retreat there will be plenty of time for you to lounge by the large, crystal-clear pool, wander through the trails on the property and into the rainforest or to rest on a boulder down by the river's edge and contemplate the wonder of our existence.

The Sueno Azul spa facility offers a wonderful range of wellness services if you crave some additional pampering. And the hot tub may call out to you, inviting you to take a soothing dip before retiring to bed after a full and memorable day.

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