Nurtured in Nature: A Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica
With Kerry Walker and Carrie Mailloux
January 26 - February 1, 2025
Join us in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula for a retreat that goes beyond relaxation and rejuvenation, offering a profound journey of connection to nature, self, your desires, and energy. Step away from your daily routines so that you can explore who you are at your core and what you want in this next phase of your life. Embrace the tranquility and magic of this tropical paradise, and return home with a renewed sense of vitality and purpose.
If you live in Vermont, or another northern climate, you’ll likely be ready to take a break from the cold, dark days of winter and immerse your heart and body in the warm, nurturing embrace of the Costa Rican tropics. During this retreat, you will have the opportunity to disconnect from your regular life and reconnect with yourself and others in our retreat community. Cleanse stagnant winter energy and feel your being come to life as you bask in the sunshine and enjoy healthy, chef-prepared meals. Through the nurturing practices of yoga, meditation, breathwork and journaling , you will have the opportunity to find more ease in your movements, energy, and thoughts.
The afternoons are yours to unwind how you choose – leisurely walks on the beach, wildlife scouting in the jungle, napping in a hammock, perhaps a kayak tour in the mangroves, or book a spa service. .
Class Offerings: The class offerings will include flow, hatha, yin, restorative and yoga nidra as well as HypnoBreathwork. In all of the classes, you will be encouraged to go inward, to experience the postures and movements from the inside out rather than focusing on outward appearances. Classes are accessible to all bodies and experience levels and you are free to attend all or some of the classes. Your time is truly yours while on this retreat.
Where You Will Stay: Your home in Costa Rica is at Nereus Retreat center- where the rainforest meets the ocean, just outside Puerto Jiménez. Enjoy modern, spacious air-conditioned rooms where you wake up to the sounds of the ocean, howler monkeys, and tropical birds. Food promises to be a feature of your stay – with colorful, plant-forward, local, seasonal chef-prepared meals that can accommodate a variety of diets.
Optional Excursion: We will visit Corcovado National Park (if you choose to join), which comprises only 3% of the country’s land mass but more than 50% of the country’s biodiversity. We will travel to the park by boat through the Gulfo Dulce (Sweet Gulf) where dolphins are often playing and will then explore the trails of the park with an experienced guide. Admission to the park is limited and booking ahead is important. Please let us know upon registration if you would like to join us for this excursion.
We look forward to exploring this beautiful landscape with you while facilitating your inward journey.
What’s included:
- 7 days/6 nights accommodation
- Three chef-prepared meals a day
- Airport transfers from the local airport (PJM)
- All classes
- Exclusive use of the retreat center
Not included:
- Flights/transport to Puerto Jiménez
- Alcoholic drinks
- Excursions
- Spa services
Leaders
Kerry is a yoga teacher, studio owner and massage therapist from the mountains of Vermont. She holds a 500 hour certification (in the tradition of the Himalayan Institute) and an 800 hour Yoga Therapy certification from Spanda Yoga. Kerry works with people in group classes, one-on-one yoga therapy sessions and through massage to help them find balance in their bodies and minds. She has a love of anatomy and a keen eye for imbalances that may be hindering easeful movement. In her personal practice and work with others, she focuses on meditation, pranaya and slow, intentional movements that build awareness, strength and…
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Carrie Mailloux, LMSW, is a multifaceted coach specializing in mindset and HypnoBreathwork®, as well as a 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher, sound healing practitioner, and Reiki energy healer. An experienced group facilitator and mediation guide, Carrie passionately guides transformative HypnoBreathwork® sessions that leave participants with potent insights and utmost clarity. Carrie is dedicated to helping individuals reprogram subconscious beliefs, harness their intuition and potential, and elevate their mindset. Through her workshops, classes, and coaching sessions, she fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment. Her gentle teaching style supports participants on a journey of rediscovery, reconnecting them with the innate wisdom of…
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