A Temazcal ceremony is a traditional Mexican sweat lodge experience believed to purify the body, mind, and spirit. Guided by a skilled shaman, participants enter a small, steam-filled structure, where they engage in ritual chanting, breathwork, and meditation. The heat from the steam promotes detoxification, relaxation, and deep healing. This sacred ceremony offers a profound opportunity for reflection, emotional release, and a deeper connection with nature alongside like-minded travelers.
Katherine practices and teaches yoga and meditation with an emphasis on becoming fit, as her beloved teacher Sharon Gannon puts it, to be an instrument of the divine. Katherine started to practice at the gym in summer 2013 then quickly found and fell in love with Jivamukti Yoga when she moved to New York City that fall. In the past decade she has studied extensively with her teachers in New York, Europe, SE Asia and India, accumulating more than 1000 hours of teacher training and ashram immersion experiences. Her retreats blend ease, joy, and deep spiritual work in a context that serves practitioners of all faiths. In class, Katherine offers authentic and playful insight on how to take the practices we learn on our mats into the real world. She offers supportive experiences of precise alignment and breath to eclectic, high vibe playlists, weaving in classical yoga philosophy, personal stories and examples, plus if you’re lucky, bad jokes. She plays harmonium and is a joyful kirtan singer. She is kind, humble, humorous, and relatable as a teacher. Learn more at katherinefreeland.com.
A chance for anyone to experience true joy by aligning with the earth & divinity, connecting with their heart and one another, awaits you in Nosara. This 5-day retreat is a chance to get in touch with your truest self in a lush, tropical oasis where nature and peace harmonize perfectly. Set in the vibrant community of Nosara, you’ll find your center with daily yoga, meditation, and transformative Satsang sessions. Mornings begin with grounding practices, and afternoons are yours to soak in the local vibe with activities that nurture your body and soul. Surrounded by the serene jungle and ocean breezes, every moment is designed to restore your alignment and ignite your inner joy. This retreat is for anyone seeking balance, rejuvenation, and an escape to a space where your energy flows freely. Join us in this shared mission.
-The journey begins as we land in the tropical paradise of Costa Rica! After touching down at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR), we’ll connect as a group for the first time to transfer to our peaceful sanctuary at Naya Nosara.
-Nestled in the heart of the jungle, this place is all about aligning with nature and setting the tone for the trip. Take the rest of the day to settle in and enjoy some well-deserved free time.
-Tonight, we’ll gather for a welcome dinner to kick off the adventure with good food, new faces, and a fresh vibe that matches the energy of Costa Rica itself.
-Start your day with a light coffee and fresh fruit to fuel up before we dive into a morning yoga session designed to align the mind, body, and spirit. After that, we’ll sink into meditation, grounding ourselves in the peace of the present moment.
-We’ll gather for a nourishing brunch, and then you’re free to explore or take part in some of the local activities available.
-In the evening, we’ll come together for dinner and a calming Satsang — think Kirtan, chanting, and deep meditation to wrap up the day in blissful harmony.
-Coffee and fresh fruit get your energy flowing, followed by a revitalizing yoga class and meditation. This is your time to reconnect with your inner self, finding peace and alignment through breath and movement.
-Brunch is your next pit stop, and after that, you’ll have some free time for activities that will connect you with the Costa Rican spirit.
-As evening falls, we’ll gather once again for dinner and a beautiful Satsang session to nurture the soul before heading off to rest.
-We’re starting off with our coffee and fresh fruit routine to give you that burst of energy for another day of rejuvenation. Yoga and meditation are to follow.
-Brunch will be ready and waiting afterwards to fill you up and prepare you for a free afternoon of activities. Whether it’s a dip in the ocean, a walk through the jungle, or simply lounging with a good book, this day is all about joy, relaxation, and alignment with nature.
-As the sun sets, we’ll come together for dinner followed by our final evening Satsang to deepen our spiritual connection and connection to one another.
-After a final breakfast at Naya Nosara, it’s time to say goodbye to this magical place. We’ll gather our things, check out, and head back to the airport for our journey home, feeling refreshed, aligned, and full of joy from the memories we’ve made.
-The magic of Costa Rica will stay with us, and we’ll carry that peaceful, joyful energy into whatever comes next. Safe travels!