Yoga and Meditation

Honor the coming of spring by indulging in a yoga retreat at the Anamaya Boutique Hotel in Montezuma, Costa Rica. Anamaya is committed to the health of the Mind, Body & Spirit and all of their initiatives reflect that. They serve organic food, offer a variety of spa services, and have numerous retreats that are all geared towards your health and wellness, as well as the health of the planet. Yoga is a key aspect towards a healthy way of living and Anamaya is offering a yoga retreat from April 10 - 17, 2010 that will celebrate the beauty of spring and shri.

The popular Hindi symbol “Shri” has many meanings including: allure, beauty, radiance, flourish, light and loveliness. We are all attracted to beautiful things which signifies that we are united on many levels to each other and to nature. Shri is the beauty in life in its many forms and spring is a perfect time to glorify that beauty. Anamaya’s Spring Yoga Retreat is a perfect way to end a long cold winter.

Daniella Cotreau CMT, RYT, BA will teach this yoga retreat and will lead the practice teaching Anusara Inspired yoga. This type of yoga practice was created by John Friend and is a type of hatha yoga. In Anusara yoga the opening of the heart is very important as is alignment. Cotreau works with her students by giving them hands-on adjustments, by using detailed descriptions, and by giving helpful verbal cues.

The Retreat will focus on reveling in the natural beauty that Costa Rica has to offer. “We will glorify our yoga practice with Shri. Just like the blossoming of spring - we get to blossom too,” says Cotreau. Participants will meet twice a day for Anusara Inspired yoga sessions that will be accompanied by live musicians overlooking the most incredible ocean views in the area. The yoga deck at Anamaya has an ocean view that must be seen to be believed. There is no photograph or video footage that can create the same experience as being there.

The cost of the retreat includes a variety of added perks that will enhance your trip. Included in the package is the use of Anamaya’s facilities, 3 organic meals a day, your accommodations and your yoga classes. In addition to that you also receive entrance into the Butterfly Gardens and the Rainsong Wildlife Sanctuary, a Zip-Line adventure, and a 50% discount off a massage. The cost of the retreat varies based on occupancy and accommodations and ranges from $1495 - $2495. If you book your trip before March 10th you will receive a 20% discount.

In addition to your yoga practice, Montezuma and the surrounding area has a lot to offer. A number of exciting excursions are available like: horseback riding, scuba diving, boating, and surfing. Or if you’d like to take it easy then you can always relax on the beautiful beaches or do a bit of shopping. Anamaya resort is surrounded by rain forests which are fun to explore and is also close to some famous epic waterfalls. If you’re looking for a tropical escape then this is the perfect location.

Looking for more information on Anamaya’s Spring Yoga Retreat, then visit www.anamayaresort.com to find the best advice on accommodations and more.