Self Reset Yoga Retreat
Self Reset Yoga Retreat
June 16-21, 2025
Playa Hermosa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
A 4% fee will be added to all credit card payments for processing. The fee can be avoided by either bringing a check or cash to Soluna or Venmo.
Come rediscover yourself between the ocean and the jungle. Immerse in your yoga practice and nature at Vida Asana Retreat Center & Eco-Resort in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica. With each morning salute the rising sun in an invigorating Vinyasa Yoga+Meditation practice. Afternoons are for exploring the beaches, surfing, going on any additional excursion of your choice, or simply relaxing in the art of doing nothing by the pool or in a hammock. The option to partake in a Cacao Ceremony, led by a trained shamanic practitioner, is also weaved into the fundamental shaping of this retreat. All 3 home cooked meals daily of breakfast, lunch, and dinner made from fresh, local ingredients are included. Evenings will be spent watching the sun set followed by an early evening Restorative Yoga+Yoga Nidra practice to help ease into a restful sleep.
This retreat is led by Dori Thomsen, studio owner & yoga instructor of Soluna Yoga+Spa. Soluna is a wellness center located in Jacksonville, FL. Dori lived in Costa Rica for 5 years before returning back to the States and opening Soluna. She and her family return to Costa Rica to offer yoga retreats and yoga trainings each year. Costa Rica taught her so much from connecting with nature to the importance of creating community. By far the greatest takeaway from living there and returning each year is Costa Rica’s natural ability in teaching us to slow down and leave feeling like you just pressed the reset button.
Vida Asana is a beautiful retreat center and eco-resort, that provides a combination of lodging, fresh meals, as well as yoga, surfing, and mountain biking. They encourage their guests to soak up the sounds, smells, and visually appealing landscape, while letting go and allowing their soul room to breath. Their open-air jungle yoga shala allows nature’s symphony and natural beauty to create the perfect meditative backdrop to your practice.
Enjoy the following on this All-Inclusive Yoga Retreat:
- 5 nights of lodging at Vida Asana Eco Retreat Center
- 3 wholesome meals each day (local, fresh and organic)
- Shuttle to/from the San Jose (SJO) airport
- 2 times a day of Asana, Meditation, & Pranayama practice
- 60 Minute Massage
- Cacao Ceremony
- Mala to bring the energy back with you
A 4% fee will be added to any credit card payments for processing. The fee can be avoided by either bringing a check or cash to Soluna.
Is this retreat for you?
- Solo exploration – YES
- Couples getaway – YES
- Girls’ Trip – YES
- Guys’ Surf adventure – YES
- Celebrating a Special Occasion – YES
- This is Your Retreat. Make it your own. All classes/meals/excursions are OPTIONAL to attend.
Location:
Vida Asana is tucked away in the rainforest, less than a mile from the beach, and blends perfectly with the jungle environment. Playa Hermosa is a quiet surfing community, located between the beach towns of Jaco and Manuel Antonio. This location allows our guests to enjoy a wide range of activities, if they choose to venture off of the property. Vida Asana is conveniently located 90 minutes from San Jose Airport (SJO), just outside of Jacó in beautiful Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica. Situated between the lush tropical beauty of the jungle and world-famous beaches of Playa Hermosa, our location provides easy access to a variety of activities, excursions, restaurants, and shopping, yet offers a peaceful jungle setting to repose.
Vida Asana is also dedicated to the local community: both guests and full-time residents often engage in garden building and other sustainable community building programs. Their current primary causes are BJJ Jaco and Costas Verdes. BJJ Jaco teaches our children the joys of physical fitness, discipline, and mindfulness, while Costas Verdes ensures this beautiful land is here to enjoy when they are older. Vida Asana is deeply committed to community involvement and support. While engaging in many activities that support and unite the community at large, we directly support Waves of Hope, an organization affiliated with the 501c Yoga 4 Bee. Come get lost between the ocean and the jungle and we’ll take care of the rest.
Additional amenities included in this retreat:
- All rooms have a private bathroom, hot water, AC, ceiling fan, and organic soap, shampoo, and conditioner.
- Spacious open-air jungle yoga shala, with mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters.
- Welcome refreshments and a light snack upon arrival.
- Sangria night.
- Pool, sun deck with lounge chairs, hammocks, and covered lounge area.
- Bicycles for transportation to and from the beach.
- Complimentary WiFi
- Concierge services (booking of tours, adventures, massages, transportation, general information).
Investment:
- Flexible Payment Plans Available if it helps 🙂
- Private Room (1 person): $2449
- Shared Accommodations (2-3 people): $1749/person
- Deposit of $500 due to reserve your room. REGISTER HERE
- A 4% fee will be added to all credit card payments for processing. The fee can be avoided by either bringing a check or cash to Soluna or Venmo.
- Once you register and pay deposit we will send you an invoice for the remaining balance. The remaining balance will be due no later than March 15, 2025. If you sign up after March 15, the total amount will be due upon sign up. Final day to sign up is June 10, 2025, provided there is still availability.
- Investment does not include airfare or additional travel expenses.
- Cancellation Policy: Should you need to cancel your booking, a cancelation fee of $250 will not be returned. All payments made towards the retreat are non-refundable after January 1, 2025 and will be used as a credit minus the cancelation fee for a future retreats or services offered by Soluna Yoga+Spa. Cancelations made within 60 days of the retreat are 100% non-refundable, and a credit will not be issued.
- Travel Insurance: We highly suggest travel insurance and can refer you to a website to obtain this.
- Email us at home@solunayogaspa.com with any questions
Travel Details:
- Arrival: To be included in the airport group shuttle transportation included in this retreat, you will want to choose the option of flight arrival time to San Jose, Costa Rica Airport (SJO) that is between 11am-2pm on the June 16, 2025. If you are unable to arrive in that window of time, we will arrange private transportation for you at an additional cost. It’s typically a 90 min drive to the retreat center, but the shuttle will stop at a cool sight seeing spot on the way to see crocodiles and will stop at a market for you to get additional snacks and drinks that you would like during your stay.
- Departure: To be included in the airport group shuttle that is included in this retreat, choose a flight that departs on June 21, 2025 anytime after 12pm. If you choose a flight that leaves before that time, we will arrange a private shuttle for you at an additional cost not included in the retreat.
- We recommend, if at all possible, to allow yourself to arrive prior or stay after the retreat to explore other locales in Costa Rica. If you arrive early, you can meet us at the airport on June 16 if you would like to be on the shuttle. Or if you plan to stick around the country after the retreat we can coordinate transportation/rental car for you or you can ride back to San Jose with the shuttle.
A 4% fee will be added to all credit card payments for processing. The fee can be avoided by either bringing a check or cash to Soluna or Venmo.
Dining:
Included in your stay are three meals daily during the retreat, a welcome snack upon arrival, and one sangria night. The food at Vida Asana was created with a healthy lifestyle as the inspiration. Every item is made from scratch using whole, and as often as possible, organic ingredients–mostly gluten free, and vegetarian centric, with fish served at dinner every second night. All allergies or dietary needs are easily accommodated. Additionally they are continuing to install more permaculture gardens and edible landscaping to increase the onsite organic harvest. Alcohol is not served; however, wine or beer may be purchased from local markets, if you so desire.
Breakfast Examples:
- Gallo pinto (beans and rice with aromatics and salsa lizano- a very Costa Rican typical breakfast)
- Eggs
- Sweet plantains
- Pico de gallo
- Slaw
- Fresh Fruit
- Tortilla Española (Our version of a Spanish omelet made with camote, a local white sweet potato)
- Chia pudding with almonds and strawberries
- Housemade granola OR hot quinoa made with bananas, coconut, and almond butter
- Yogurt
- Fresh Fruit
Lunch Examples:
- Greek Salad
- Fresh greens (from our garden)
- Hummus and Baba ghanouj
- Falafel with Tzatiki and Tahini Sauces
- Sushi Bowl (A mix of sushi rice, carrot, cucumber, avocado, mango, black sesame seeds, sushi nori, and sesame ginger vinaigrette)
- Salad greens
- Miso soup
- Fresh fruit
Dinner Examples:
- Vegan Lasagna, Fresh green salad with Dijon or Balsamic Vinaigrette, and for desert an Apple Crisp
- Pad Thai Shrimp in Tamarind Glaze with Rainbow Mix of Fresh Veggies in Rice Noodles and Peanut Sauce, Fresh Green Salad, and for desert an Avocado Chocolate Mousse with Strawberries
Extras Included (optional to attend):
- Cacao Ceremony: Led by a trained shamanic practitioner. Cacao ceremonies are a centuries-old ritual seen as the ultimate heart-opener. In addition to being packed full of vitamins and minerals, cacao increases blood flow to the brain which helps to strengthen awareness and focus. It helps the body to heal, detoxify and to give your immune system a good boost. The experience of raw chocolate can also assist in energetic healing and receiving clarity in the areas of love, purpose, intuitive abilities, career and personal growth.
- 60 Minute Massage
Other excursion opportunities not included in this retreat:
Vida Asana is located in Playa Hermosa, the adventure capital of Central America. There is something for everyone here! We have narrowed down the many options to include favorites that coincide well with group schedules.
- Manuel Antonio National Park
- Surfing
- Stand Up Paddleboard
- Zipline
- Horseback Riding and Jungle Spa
- Mirador Hike
- Rainmaker Conservation Hike
- Sweatlodge, led by a trained shamanic practitioner
A 4% fee will be added to all credit card payments for processing. The fee can be avoided by either bringing a check or cash to Soluna.
Spa:
We work with several independent therapists that offer a variety of bodywork. One 60 Minute Massage is included in the retreat. Once the group arrives, we will work with each interested person to schedule this and any additional treatments during available times within your schedule. Prices range from $70 – $200 depending on the treatment.
Arrival/Transfers:
Flight and additional travel expenses are not included in this retreat. You will want to fly into the San Jose, Costa Rica International Airport (SJO). There will be one airport transfer each way that is pre-arranged for our group and is included in the retreat. Please see Travel Details Section for details on arrive/departure time, etc. The driver will stop at the famous Tarcoles Bridge, to see crocodiles in their natural habitat and will provide fresh coconut water for each guest, either at the airport or upon stopping at the bridge. Often an extra transfer is required for very early or late arrivals. If you require extra transfers or are an individual coming to Vida Asana, we can arrange transportation for you with one of our trusted drivers. The price generally runs $90 -$150 each way. Some exceptions apply.
See Video below for a taste. Please note this was taken at a past Costa Rica retreat location.
About Retreat Leader Dori:
Dori expanded her expertise by pursuing further certifications in Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, and Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga. She became one of the first yoga teachers to introduce stand-up paddleboard yoga to Central America and led numerous retreats and teacher trainings. In 2012, Dori opened her own yoga studio, Sol y Paz, near Playa Conchal. However, in 2013, after the birth of their first child, Dori and Christian decided to move back to the U.S. to be closer to family. They settled back into Jacksonville, Florida, where they opened Soluna Yoga+Spa in December 2014. Soluna Yoga+Spa was borne out of the couple’s time spent living abroad in Costa Rica, where they learned the importance of community, slowing down, connecting with nature, and nurturing a yoga and meditation practice. They opened Soluna as a small oasis and retreat center to share these values with others.
She continued her yoga education by earning certification in Yoga Therapy under Dr. Marie Bailey, and in 2016, she traveled to India for advanced training at Aarsha Yoga Vidya under Master teachers Swami Yogesh and Bhoomaji.
In addition to their yoga and wellness work, Dori and Christian have expanded their professional endeavors by becoming real estate agents with Coldwell Banker Vanguard in Avondale. Dori also serves as Vice President of the 5 Points Merchants Association, where she is actively involved in her community’s growth and well-being. Through their business ventures and personal commitment to growth, Dori and Christian continue to serve and uplift the community they are proud to be a part of.
You can find Dori teaching classes and trainings at Soluna and leading trainings+retreats in Costa Rica. When Dori is not at Soluna, she enjoys spending time traveling with her family, playing in their garden+doing yard work, and taking time to press pause.
