the pause
the pathway back to you
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Embark on an unforgettable journey to Costa Rica, a breathtaking Blue Zone where life moves at a slower, more fulfilling pace and longevity is celebrated. This immersive retreat goes beyond wellness—it's an opportunity to embrace a lifestyle that has enriched generations by reconnecting with the ancient rhythms of health, vitality, and community.
For eight days and seven nights, we’ll explore the vibrant village of Nosara, learning to blend modern practices like sound baths and cacao ceremonies into our daily lives. You'll discover the power of journaling, commit to a personalized wellness plan, practice meditation, elevate your energy, and nurture yourself within a supportive community.
Nestled between the warm waters of Playa Guiones and the award-winning Bodhi Tree Wellness Resort, this retreat invites you to reconnect—with nature, with yourself, and with the time-honored traditions that foster well-being and longevity.
This retreat is designed for everyone—men and women alike—who are seeking to reconnect with themselves and discover a deeper sense of wellness and vitality.
Whether you’re an experienced wellness enthusiast or just beginning your journey, this immersive experience welcomes all individuals eager to explore the beautiful rhythms of life. If you’re ready to cultivate mindfulness, embrace community, and learn the secrets of longevity, join us for an enriching retreat that promises to inspire and transform.
A stunning stay at the award-winning Bodhi Tree Wellness Resort, where luxury meets nature.
Three meals a day to satisfy your taste buds, featuring nourishing dishes crafted by local chefs.
Concierge Wellness with Brooke Burke: Unlock the timeless blueprint for thriving in today’s world.
Daily Yoga & Movement: Breathe, flow, and connect in open-air classes that embrace the breathtaking beauty of Costa Rica.
Ancient Cacao Ceremony: Engage in a powerful ritual of stillness and connection to foster mindfulness.
Breathwork Session: Experience transformative practices that enhance your breath and elevate your energy.
Costa Rican Culinary Experience: Delight in nourishing meals crafted by local chefs, showcasing the island’s rich flavors and secrets to longevity—right at a beachfront restaurant.
Nestled in the lush landscapes of Nosara, Costa Rica, Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort offers a serene and rejuvenating retreat environment that perfectly complements our longevity theme.
Surrounded by tropical gardens and flourishing nature, the resort is designed to promote relaxation and well-being.
With open-air yoga studios, a refreshing saltwater pool, and easy access to pristine beaches, Bodhi Tree creates an idyllic setting for participants to connect with nature while engaging in restorative practices.
The tranquil atmosphere and beautiful surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for individuals seeking to nurture their body, mind, and spirit while exploring pathways to a healthier and longer life.
itinerary
Arrival & Check-In: Settle in and gently explore the grounds Afternoon free to BE — beach time encouraged
Smoothie Bar open until 5pm, for nourishment
5:00–7:30 PM | Sacred ARRIVAL — Oceana Room
• Soft Landing: Stretch & Connect Yoga Flow
• The First Circle: Setting the tone, grounding, and gathering
• Community connection + goodie bag gifting
Evening
7:30 PM | Pura Vida Table
Early night encouraged — allow your body to land
Optional | 6:30 AM Sunrise Beach Walk
Morning Session | 8:30 AM–12:00 PM (Akasha)
• First Light: Yoga Flow + Embodiment Meditation
• Begin Within: Intention & Ritual Setting Workshop
Lunch & Free Time | 12:00–3:00 PM
Afternoon Session | 3:00–6:00 PM (Oceana)
Sculpt · Space · Stillness
• BB Body Sculpt Session
• Gratitude Meditation
• The Power of the PAUSE Workshop
Evening
7:00 PM | Pura Vida Table
Morning Session | 8:30 AM–12:00 PM (Oceana)
• Awakening Meditation
• BB Stretch & Connect Yoga Flow
• Rick Shugarman: Sustaining Change Workshop
Spirit Surfing — The WHY & HOW
Lunch & Free Time | 12:00–3:00 PM
Optional Midday Offering | 12:00–3:00 PM • Rick Shugarman Acro Yoga Breakout
Afternoon Session | 3:00–6:00 PM (Shakti) Nurture in Nature
• Digestion Beach Walk
• Ocean Bathing & Water Therapy
• Rick FORM Yoga
• Beachside Blue Zone Discussion — Pura Vida
• Sunset Ceremony
Evening
7:00 PM | Pura Vida Table
Morning Session | 8:00 AM–12:00 PM (Oceana)
• 8:00 AM Flow & Joe with Rick (Studio)
• 9:00 AM Booty Burn Sculpt with BB
• Meditation
• The Feminine Strength Theory Workshop
Lunch | 12:00–2:00 PM La Luna
Afternoon FREE to BE A deliberate pause for rest, surf, spa, or personal integration
Evening
7:00 PM | Pura Vida Table
Morning Session | 8:30 AM–12:00 PM (Shakti)
Harmony — Mind · Body · Energy Awareness
• BB Stretch + Stillness Practice
• Self-Reflection Workshop: The Becoming
Lunch & Free Time | 12:00–3:00 PM
Afternoon Session | 3:00–6:00 PM (Akasha)
• Breathwork
• Mindful Meditation
• Healing Sound Bath
• Closing Meditation
Evening
7:00 PM | Pura Vida Table
Morning FREE to BE — rest and recovery
Optional | 6:00 AM
Sunrise Beach Walk + Acro Yoga with BB & Rick
Bodhi Tree classes encouraged
Lunch & Free Time | 12:00–3:00 PM
Afternoon Session | 3:00–6:00 PM (Oceana)
• Freedom Workshop — The One You Are Becoming
• I AM Meditation & Circle Ceremony
• Sound Bath
Evening
7:00 PM | Pura Vida Table
Morning Session | 8:30 AM–12:00 PM (Akasha)
• Morning Meditation
• Root to RISE Yoga Sculpt — Alex Plank Challenge
• Rick: Life OS Workshop
• Journaling Session: "What Now?"
Lunch & Free Time | 12:00–3:00 PM
Afternoon | 3:30 PM — Beach Meet-Up Rite of Water — Community Connection Ceremony
• Cacao Scrub & Cacao Ceremony with Ellen Bradley
• Water Therapy Detox
• Sunset Celebration
Evening
🌕 Sacred Supper — Closing Celebration
Morning | 7:00–9:00 AM (Kula)
• The Invitation
• Goddess Energy Activation
• Final Nourishment & Goodbyes
Buffet breakfast still included and available from 7am to 11am
Transfers to the airport for departure, depending on your flight schedule
the pause
the pathway back to you
host
brooke burke
Brooke Burke is a mother of 4 & lover of life. The founder | CEO of Brooke Burke Body & Soul the Fitness app, a holistic health and wellness program for the mind, body & spirit. Owner of SOUL Creek wellness. Brooke has 20 +yrs of fitness experience, body sculpting & yoga, creator & choreographer of over 200 hrs of functional fitness. A certified Breathwork coach, soundbath guide & wellness influencer. An advocate for women's health & wellness.
room options (click the link for more options)
jungle room shared
- shared occupancy
- 7,849 per person
jungle room single
- single occupancy
- 9,344 per person
for all rooms
7 nights and 8 days at the award-winning Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort
Three nutritious meals daily
Daily programming led by Brooke Burke
Yoga classes conducted by Rick
One lunch off-campus at a beautiful beachfront restaurant
Cacao ceremony hosted by a local Costa Rican guide
Airport transfer (note: solo travelers will be charged the difference between group and individual transfers)
Costa Rican taxes and Wi-Fi access provided
International airfare
Private insurance (highly recommended)
SPA treatments
Personal shopping expenses
Alcoholic beverages
A la carte food options
Additional smoothies or superfood bowls
Charity taxes and occupancy tax (this depends on the resort)
location
description
Uniquely designed around the nature and the surrounding jungle, Bodhi Tree Resort resides in a blue zone in Costa Rica where cultures have evolved to prolong the longevity of human life and life expectancies of residents surpass 100 years old.
The Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort was designed to flow with the nature that surrounds us. You can begin your day with a cool-down in your outdoor shower or a dip in the salt-water infinity pool at sunrise. Soothing fountains and waterfalls guide you through the local fauna on your way to your room. Open the door to find a star-lit shower, luxurious cotton sheets and a canopied bed that promises a well-deserved rest. All rooms have air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi and modern amenities abound. Security staff is available 24 hours a day and housekeeping staff will keep your room looking as beautiful as the first day you arrive.
We make it easy for you to enjoy delicious, healthy meals without stepping off the resort property. Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort strives to use natural, fresh ingredients to promote a healthy lifestyle. By gathering ingredients harvested from nature, stimulating individual well-being at the ground level allows one’s health to blossom.
Allow us to bring you back to your natural rhythms. Our experienced therapist will help you sink in into that healing mood and facilitate your body and soul transformation. Anything from yogis sore muscles, surfers tight joints, sandy feet and jungle hands, travelers tiredness or spiritual awakening journey – we got you! Come to Bodhi Spa and give yourself that much needed TLC.
At Bodhi Tree, you’ll have access to world class, year-round, consistent waves and certified instructors that will help you achieve your goals. We strive to teach you how to surf in a fun and relaxed environment where you’ll immediately feel as if you’re out surfing with friends! We offer a variety of services from beginner, private or group lessons. Surf’s up!
Nosara is located in the beautiful province of Guanacaste in the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica. Nicoya is considered one of the Blue Zones areas where cultures have evolved to prolong the longevity of human life. Life expectancies of Nicoya residents easily surpass 100 years of age with a population far older than the rest of the country. A water source enriched with calcium and magnesium, diets composed of naturally harvested foods, and a strong sense of community are a few of the secrets residents of Nicoya follow to live a pure, happy and long life. Nosara boasts a drive for ecotourism, sustainability and recycling like no other town in the country. This sets the perfect example of a planned developed community. The natural beauty, way of life and vibe became a dream come true for hundreds of families that chose to live a tranquil and relaxed life. Parents have the opportunity to immerse their children in a more organic way of living in nature. Showing respect and loving nature becomes one of the most important parts of life. Being woken up by monkeys; eating healthy and real food, playing outside, enjoying wonderful bilingual private school options and learning to respect different cultures, the children grow up with a real sense of life. Nosara offers all modern amenities like: high-speed internet, cable or satellite TV, stocked grocery stores with plenty of imported items and amazing restaurants with a diversity of international cuisine. The official town is located 6 km inland from the beach. Yoga & Surfing culture is huge and a significant component of this town. You will see that people are either carrying a surf board or a yoga mat in their arms. Nosara has been called one of the world’s 20 best surf towns. With a diversity of waves in the area, it invites world-class surfers, novice and intermediate surfers to enjoy the magical and consistent waves year round. There are a variety of fitness options all over town. If you are not a surfer or a yogi, you don’t have to worry! There are plenty of adventure activities around like ATV tours, Zip Lining, Horseback Riding, Stand Up Paddling, Kayak and much more.
faq's
accommodation
accommodations depend on your customized itinerary. We never stay at hostels or hotels below 4 stars. We strive to create an experience that ensures comfort, quality and safety
if you travel solo, we will match you with someone of the same gender unless you request a roommate. To request a roommate, make sure both you and your roommate add each other's names to the "Special Requests" section at booking or email at contact@yogandoretreats.com
your down payment is fully refundable until your spot is confirmed. Once your spot is confirmed you can cancel or transfer to a different trip for a fee and receive a Trip Credit for your remaining down payment up until 60 days prior to departure
activities
not at all. However, if you signed up for a listed activity and you cannot attend that day, we will not refund your payment
attendance
we understand that things can happen and that flights can be delayed. In general we will not be able to refund you for your trip paid, for any nights you are delayed. Please, promptly inform the person of our team who is on site and who can reschedule airport pick up and how to join the group
flights, insurance, gratuities, alcoholic beverages, wine
since we customize all our retreats, activities depend on the retreat theme and on the hosts requests
retreats can cap between 10 to 15 travellers but it changes from trip to trip
the trip brochure listing the detailed itinerary will be released at least 3 weeks prior to your trip start date including hotel and airport transfer information
also, before your trip, you’ll be invited to a group chat in what’s app to meet the other travellers and start exchanging information
payments
a 25% down payment is due at the time of booking
The down payment is refundable until your spot is confirmed at which time it becomes non-refundable (you will receive an email when your spot is confirmed)
The remaining balance will be charged 60 days prior to the retreat departure, unless you have agreed on a payment plan. If you book within 60 days from trip start, the full amount will be due at booking, but still refundable until your spot is confirmed
See all of our terms & conditions
See all of our terms & conditions Our cancellation policy is as follows: Your spot is pending: The 25% down payment is fully refundable Your spot is confirmed: The 25% down payment is non-refundable 60 days or less before trip start: 100% non-refundable
when the trip reaches the minimum amount of attendees. We recommend not booking a flight until your spot is confirmed
trip
We generally include accommodations, listed meals, your wellness classes, workshops, and guided activities relevant to the theme of your retreat. If listed, we also include ground transportation
flights, insurance, gratuities, alcoholic beverages, wine
since we customize all our retreats, activities depend on the retreat theme and on the hosts requests
retreats can cap between 10 to 15 travellers but it changes from trip to trip
the trip brochure listing the detailed itinerary will be released at least 3 weeks prior to your trip start date including hotel and airport transfer information also, before your trip, you’ll be invited to a group chat in what’sapp to meet the other Travellers and start exchanging information