Writing & Yoga in Costa Rica

Practice Yoga in gorgeous open air studios. Zip-line through the jungle with the sounds of howler monkeys in the distance. Drink a smoothie by the gorgeous pools at the luxurious Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort, and then head to the pristine beaches of Costa Rica for surfing lessons. Eat the freshest fruit & fish you’ll ever have, while watching live music and salsa dancing.

Then, write.

This is a 7 night writing and Yoga retreat that will use modalities of breathwork, meditation and Yoga to help you return to your true self, so that you can write from your most authentic and creative voice. There will be daily Yoga classes taught by 500h Costa Rican teacher Julian Regulus, and daily writing workshops from me, Ali Vingiano, a TV writer for The Morning Show, and former journalist for BuzzFeed.

Bring a creative project, or simply an idea. You will leave with a great draft, and a stronger connection to you and the world around you.

I tailor the writing workshops to the needs and desires of participants, so you can bring a longstanding writing project, or come simply to learn new skills and find your voice. Free writing time is also available instead of partaking in workshops. You can make the retreat what YOU want it to be.

Why combine Yoga and writing? The stress of the past two years has been overwhelming, both physically and mentally. Now so many of us feel a need “to catch up” or “make up for lost time” — especially in our careers. These worries create additional feelings of stress, emptiness, failure, and depression. Enough is enough. Our nervous systems are suffering. It is time to heal and thrive. In order to do this, we need introspection and true relaxation. We need to recognize our fears and push past them, rather than letting them limit our creative potential.

And that’s what this retreat will be all about: Facing the fear so that we may invite abundance and joy into our lives!

Yoga, meditation and breathwork are incredible tools to push past the fear, doubt, insecurity, and other external factors that prevent you from living at your full creative potential. It’s also a lot easier to feel inspired when you’re in a new, beautiful place! There’s a reason why writers famously escape to remote locations to pen their scripts. Let’s join them :)

Location:

Nosara, Costa Rica is a magical place that’s considered the Yoga capitol of Central and South America. You’ll take the best Yoga classes of your life here. I guarantee it! It’s also a “blue zone” — a town where people are proven to live longer than anywhere in the world. Many locals will tell you this is due to their laid back lifestyle that emphasizes pura vida — a pure life. Come unwind, connect to your core creativity, and find your own pura vida in this special place.

We will be staying at the famous and gorgeous Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort. It’s the center of Yoga in Nosara. The hotel has five Yoga shalas, two pools, a spa, and two restaurants. The hotel offers free bike rentals, shuttles to the beach, and lots of daily group classes you can join, including aerial Yoga and sound baths.

Because of the size of the hotel, there is room for plenty of alone time. However, our retreat will include private daily classes, group activities, and excursions outside of the hotel. Therefore the retreat will still feel welcoming, introspective and intimate — it is capped at 10 people to ensure lots of personal attention, including notes and feedback on your work. All in all, you’ll get the best of both worlds :)

Not sure what room you want? See the images below for pictures of your room options, or check out Bodhi Tree’s website.