
The Sacred Wild
Yoga, Ritual, and Play in Costa Rica
April 14-20, 2025
The sacred wild lives in all of us—an untamed knowing, a pulse that beats with the rhythm of the earth, calling us home to ourselves.
The Retreat
April 14 -20, 2026
The Sacred Wild: Yoga, Ritual, and Play in Costa Rica is an immersive retreat designed to reconnect you with your untamed essence through daily yoga, embodied rituals, and joyful exploration in the lush heart of the jungle. Surrounded by Costa Rica’s vibrant natural beauty, we’ll dive into practices that awaken the senses, nourish the soul, and invite deep rest and renewal. From sunrise meditations to ocean dips, sacred ceremonies to spontaneous laughter, this journey is a celebration of ALIVENESS—a remembering that you are nature ~
wild and whole.
What to Expect
Get ready for an unforgettable journey into the Sacred Wild! Our retreat includes daily yoga, meditation and ritual in a stunning jungle setting.
You will be guided through a thoughtfully designed arc of experience from beginning to end, culminating in new life-enhancing understandings and practices to support your continuing connection to the Wild inside and outside of you.
We will venture into the wild on several excursions. Highlights include:
Explore Bahia Ballena Beach, where you’ll swim in warm waters and explore the vibrant coastline
Be amazed on a Nightwalk Tour through the forest
Embark on a magical visit to a Secret Waterfall
Suit up for a guided snorkeling adventure at Isla del Caño, one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse marine reserves
We’ll have some additional surprises to delight you as well! We’ll enjoy nourishing, vegetarian meals and joyfylly connect with the community.
Ground transportation to and from the airport is included in the registration fee.
Details
What’s Included:
Six nights stay at the luxurious Selva Armonia, a secluded jungle oasis, surrounded by lush greenery, and stunning ocean views (includes transportation to/from airport)
Three organic, plant-based meals per day, using locally sourced ingredients
All guided activities, experiences, and facilitation
What’s Not Included:
Airfare
Spa experiences
Travel insurance (recommended)
Gratuities
Alcohol (not recommended during the retreat)
Lodging Options & Pricing
CASA GRANDE LODGE ROOMS
Casa Grande is a five-bedroom home with 2 living spaces, 2 shared bathrooms, and ocean-view dining area. Wake up to breathtaking ocean views and a peaceful jungle soundscape in our Casa Grande Double rooms.
Perched in the mountains of Uvita's tropical rainforest, each Casa Grande room is equipped with one queen bed, one single bed, a ceiling fan, shared bathroom amenities, and a stunning ocean view.
Sleeps up to 3 guests (please inquire about pricing for triple shared room options):
$4,450 for single / unshared room
$4,100 per person for double / shared room
CABINA SUITES
Two separate Cabinas offer an intimate getaway space surrounded by jungle canopy and permaculture gardens. Their design is inspired by the region's traditional architecture, including hand-carved details and locally sourced materials.
Each Cabina is equipped with AC, one queen bed, private outdoor shower, and a private garden view balcony.
Sleeps up to 2 guests:
$5,100 for single / unshared room
$4,350 per person for double / shared room
BUNGALOW SUITES
Relax and unwind in one of four unique Bungalow Suites. Each suite has been designed and decorated to reflect the perfect balance of sustainability and luxury. Enjoy stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the lush Costa Rican mountains.
Each Bungalow is equipped with AC, one king bed, one twin bed, a private outdoor shower, and a private ocean-view balcony.
Sleeps up to 3 guests:
$5,600 for single / unshared room
$4,600 per person for double / shared room
$4,000 per person for triple / shared room
DELUXE BALI VILLAS
Nestled at the top of the property, the two-story Deluxe Bali Villas offer a secluded haven. Enjoy the gentle sounds of nature from your private terrace while you gaze across the lush tropical jungles leading to the Pacific Ocean.
The Double Bali Room has two single beds, ceiling fans, a full kitchen, and a private bathroom.
The Bali Suite has a king bed, AC, an open-air ocean view bathtub, and a private bathroom.
The deluxe Bali Villa can be booked as 2 separate rooms (Bali Suite / Double Bali Room), or book both rooms together and have the whole Villa to yourself, sleeping up to 4 people.
Double Bali Room - Sleeps up to 2 guests:
$5,400 for single / unshared room
$4,400 per person for double / shared room
Bali Suite - Sleeps up to 2 guests:
$5,600 for single / unshared room
$4,600 per person for double / shared room
Meet Your Guides
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PAULA COYNE
Hi! Synthesizing and cross-pollinating ancient wisdom for modern applications; this is what I have been up to in this lifetime. Nourishing my own evolution has prepared me to illuminate safe space for others to travel through their own cycles of healing, growth, and expansion. I shine the light of love on the heart of each Seeker, knowing we are all made to remember our truest path. Together, we open portals of embodied conscious transformation. Trauma therapist, Reiki Master, Yoga/Meditation teacher, astrologer, ceremonialist, retreat leader…
“All beings everywhere have the inherent right to become happy and free. We are all made to heal and evolve, and all of our fully-expressed gifts are vitally needed! As we each tend to our inner work, the entire world becomes more vibrant and whole.”
Our Temple Doorways retreats are a joyful, meaningful way to transmit decades (lifetimes) of wisdom. Let’s re-wild, and liberate our True Nature!
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ALEX HOLIDAY
I'm Alex Holiday — a retreat facilitator, yoga teacher, coach, and ceremonialist based in San Francisco. My work lives at the intersection of social justice and earth wisdom, where deep healing meets collective care.
For over two decades, I've guided individuals and groups through transformational practices rooted in yoga, meditation, ayurveda, and nature-based ritual. I am an embodiment specialist that creates retreats and rites of passage experiences that are intentional, grounded, and deeply attuned to the cycles of the Earth. Whether I’m working with teams, youth, or individuals, I bring a soulful, inclusive, and intuitive approach — honoring both personal growth and the wider systems we're part of.
I believe in the power of space: space to breathe, to feel, to remember, and to imagine new ways of being. Let’s create something meaningful together.
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KRISTA PORVAZNIK
Hi, I’m Krista — a coach, guide, and lover of the natural world. I support leaders and teams in remembering who they are at the core: wise, resilient, and deeply interconnected. As the founder of Ceiba Coaching and Consulting, I serve as a catalyst for conscious transformation, helping individuals cultivate mental fitness, awaken the heart, and walk in beauty — within themselves, their organizations, and the wider world.
My work blends executive and team coaching with the grounding practices of yoga, meditation, and Earth wisdom. I believe that when we align with our true nature, we ripple change far beyond ourselves. I’m the author of Questing with the Elements, a guide for reclaiming inner clarity through partnering with the elements. My intention is always to create space for deeper listening, greater presence, and evolutionary growth.
Let’s evolve consciousness — together.
Registration & Cancellation Policy
A $500 non-refundable deposit will secure your spot. Any cancellations made more than 120 days before the retreat will receive a full refund, less the deposit. Any cancellations made 60-120 days before the retreat will receive a 50% refund, less the deposit. No refunds will be given for cancellations within 60 days of the retreat, however, a refund may be considered if a backfill can be secured.
Travel insurance is highly recommended. Payment plans are available.
*Unforeseen circumstances may require us to change activities. We will do our very best to keep the schedule as is, or replace an offering with another of similar interest and value.