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Radiant Health, Mindful Living Retreat in Costa Rica


  • Allison Wright Portland, Oregon United States (map)

Radiant Health, Mindful Living Retreat


August 19-26, 2023


Pura Vida Retreat & Spa, Costa Rica
 

Join these 5 diverse and talented retreat leaders

Annette Franks, Vickie Saito, Al Wright, Lori Candon & Maren Seubert

for a

Radiant Health, Mindful Living Retreat 

Revitalizing Movement ~ Tropical Splendor ~ Delicious Cuisine ~ Astonishing Nature

Pura Vida, meaning pure life, is located on a private, mountaintop estate that spans more than 8 acres at 4,900 feet above sea level surrounded by coffee plantations overlooking Costa Rica’s Central Valley. Volcanic hills, lakes, and plummeting waterfalls shape the lush, vibrant landscape. It’s just 20 minutes from the San Jose Airport and boasts spring-like temperatures year-round with warm days (70s-80s F) and mild nights (60s F).

This vacation retreat is designed for proactive participation in our own health and wellness and gives you an opportunity to engage in powerful evidence-based energy and health enhancement practices. You'll be surrounded by a natural paradise setting while relaxing and unplugging from our normal busy lives and technology.

Daily activities include:

  •   Yoga and Meditation 

  •   Inspired Dance

  •   Medical Qigong

  •   Integrative Functional Movement

  •   Vitality Enhancement Methods

  •   Radiant Health, Mindful Living Program

See a detailed retreat schedule at the bottom of this page. No prior experience is necessary for any of the classes. Join us alone or with someone.

What’s Included

  •   8 days and 7 nights in your chosen room at Pura Vida (see room rates below)

  •   Three delicious, healthy meals per day

  •   All daily classes

  •   Shuttle to and from the SJO airport

Accommodations

See the Pura Vida site for additional room details.

Feeling Adventurous?

Join us for any one of Pura Vida’s inspiring adventures, including the Hot Springs Adventures, Waterfall Gardens Adventure, Whitewater Rafting Adventure, Cloud Forest Canopy Ziplining Adventure, or the Skywalk and Wildlife Boat Adventure.

Note: There is an additional fee for all adventures–and they’re well worth it!

Register

Call Annette Franks at 614-785-1066 or email AnnetteFranks@live.com to pay your $1,000 minimum deposit. Payable by check or credit card or Zelle. Your final balance will be due July 15, 2023. Space is limited. Register early. 

Getting to and from Pura Vida – it’s easy!
It's an easy trip especially if you are traveling alone. Pura Vida Retreat & Spa is just 20 minutes from the San Jose Airport (SJO) and 45 minutes from downtown San Jose. Pura Vida’s staff will be at the airport when you arrive to pick you up and take you directly to the retreat center. Airport Shuttles are pre-paid with your retreat package.

Have Additional Questions? 

Contact Annette Franks at 614-785-1066 or email her at AnnetteFranks@live.com, or download the list of complete retreat details here to learn more about the retreat leaders, daily schedule, what to bring, and more.

Cancellation Policy

If for any reason you need to cancel up to one month before the Final Balance Due date of 7-15-23, you may transfer your Initial Deposit paid (minus a $350 Cancellation Fee) to our next scheduled retreat at Pura Vida Retreat & Spa which usually runs the same time the following year.

If you cancel anytime up to two months prior to the retreat start date, you may also request a refund for your Initial Deposit paid minus a $350 Cancellation Fee.

If you need to cancel anytime within two months of the scheduled retreat start date, you can transfer your Initial Deposit and balance paid to our next scheduled retreat at Pura Vida Spa minus a $350 Cancellation Fee.

In the event of an unforeseen state of emergency and Pura Vida Retreat and Spa is not able to operate and/or our retreat is canceled for some unforeseen reason, 100% of our deposits will transfer to our next scheduled retreat at Pura Vida Retreat and Spa which is usually close to the same time the following year.

Retreat Schedule

Saturday, August 19

  • Arrival & Check-In during Afternoon Relax in Pura Vida Spa

  • 6:00 pm – Meet on the Dining Room Balcony

  • 6:30 pm – 8 pm Opening Dinner Together

Sunday, August 20

  • 6:30 – 7:30 am Morning Meditation & Gentle Yoga Practices

  • 7:30 – 9:00 am Breakfast

  • 9:00 am Pura Vida Spa Orientation

  • 10:15 – 12:15 pm Radiant Health Class - Principles of Functional Medicine – Functional Movements – Qigong Practices

  • 12:30 – 2:30 pm Lunch

  • Free Time Spa Treatments, Pura Vida Yoga Classes & Heated Salt Water Pool are available every afternoon

  • 4:45 – 6:00 pm Inspired Dance

  • 6:30 – 8:00 pm Dinner

Monday, August 21

  • 6:30 – 7:30 am Morning Meditation & Gentle Yoga Practices

  • 7:30 – 9:00 am Breakfast

  • 8:45 – 1:30 pm Group Excursion* to the Waterfall Gardens
    or Morning Free Time at the Spa for Leisure Time at the Pool or for Spa Treatments
    (Spa Treatments & All Excursions* are Optional and Cost Extra)

  • 12:30 – 2:30 pm Lunch

  • 3:00 – 4:30 pm Radiant Health Class – Functional Movements – Qigong Practices

  • 4:45 – 6:00 pm Inspired Dance

  • 6:30 – 8:00 pm Dinner

Tuesday, August 22

  • 6:30 – 7:30 am Morning Meditation & Gentle Yoga Practices

  • 7:30 – 9:00 am Breakfast

  • 8:45 – 1:30 pm Canopy Tour (Zip-Lining) Excursion* or Coffee Plantation Tour* or Morning Free Time at the Spa

  • 12:30 – 2:30 pm Lunch

  • 3:00 – 4:30 pm Radiant Health Class – Functional Movements – Qigong Practices

  • 4:45 – 6:00 pm Inspired Dance

  • 6:30 – 8:00 pm Dinner

Wednesday, August 23

     Free Time all Day for Full or Half Day Excursions or Spa Treatments or Leisure Time

Thursday, August 24

  • 6:30 – 7:30 am Morning Meditation & Gentle Yoga Practices

  • 7:30 – 9:00 am Breakfast

  • 9:00 – 11:00 am Radiant Health Class – Functional Movements – Qigong Practices

  • 12:30 – 2:30 pm Lunch

  • 2:30 - 4:30 pm Free Time

  • 4:45 – 6:00 pm Inspired Dance

  • 6:30 – 8:00 pm Dinner

  • 8:00 pm Salsa Dancing and Salsa Lessons with Pura Vida Spa

Friday, August 25

  • 6:30 – 7:30 am Morning Meditation & Gentle Yoga Practices

  • 7:30 – 9:00 am Breakfast

  • 9:00 – 10:30 am Radiant Health Class – Functional Movements – Qigong Practices

  • 10:45 – 12:00 pm Inspired Dance

  • 12:30 – 2:30 pm Lunch

  • 2:30 - 4:30 pm Free Time

  • 4:30 – 6:30 pm Closing Ceremony Together and Group Pictures

  • 6:30 pm Closing Dinner Together

Saturday, August 26

  • 7:30 – 9:00 am Breakfast

  • 9:00 - 11:00 am Check Out

We are all excited to retreat with you!

Annette, Vickie, Al, Lori and Maren

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