Yoga Holidays in Italy, Casperia

There may be no better setting in which to practice Mountain Pose than actual mountains, or at least the hilly landscape of Casperia, Italy.

This quaint, small village about an hour outside of Rome is a fabulous place to begin a yoga holiday with Sunflower Retreats. It is fast becoming our new favourite locale!

Imagine a short drive by bus or taxi from Rome, about one hour -- we can arrange that for you, or you can find your way on your own. Spend a few days in Rome first and you'll be ready to begin relaxing, breathing deeply and learning new poses with our friendly instructors. Whether you're a novice or an experienced practitioner, you'll find the setting ideal for diving deeply into the heart and spirit of yoga.  We ensure that every moment you spend in Casperia is filled with joy, laughter, friendliness and good food, creating memories that nourish the body and restore the soul.

Casperia is the kind of magical place that takes us back to another time, with its ancient buildings, churches and the massive walls that surround it. Once a fortress in medieval times, this village offers the placid, tranquil setting that's perfect for quiet meditation, hiking, walking or simply practicing poses on a warm summer's evening. Sunflower Retreats gives its participants the right balance of work and play, food and friendship, exertion and relaxation. You can decide for yourself how much of your day is devoted to yoga classes -- or you can do none at all, if the mood strikes! Whether you squeeze a little holiday into your yoga, or you squeeze a little yoga into your holiday is entirely up to you.

In addition to our experienced, warm, yoga instructors, we offer you a wide variety of holistic therapists who are at your disposal, day or night. If you've pushed yourself a little too hard and your knee is sore, we have just the right treatment to get you back into Lotus Pose in no time. Or if you're in need of some facial pampering, we offer a soothing Aloe Vera treatment that restores and rejuvenates your every pore.

And we work closely with local farmers to ensure that everything on your plate is fresh, organic and nutritious. If you have dietary restrictions or preferences, we of course take great care to make sure your needs and tastes are met. From freshly squeezed juice in the morning to homemade pasta at the evening meal...it's delicious, nutritious and from-farm-to-table fresh!

The memories you make with new friends on a Sunflower Retreat yoga holiday will last a lifetime. You take home new yoga poses, of course, but you also take home new friends! The staff at Sunflower Retreats is anxious to welcome you on our next holiday, so...what are you waiting for? Get in touch with us today! We can't wait to meet you!

Cabuya, Costa Rica

The art of yoga -- part spiritual journey, part physical challenge -- is our life's blood at Sunflower Retreats. And when you join us on an adventure in Cabuya, Costa Rica, that journey is elevated from adventure to once-in-a-lifetime thrill.

Cabuya is one of Costa Rica's most glorious spots, filled with white sand beaches and mountain vistas. At the lodge where we host our retreats, you can hike for more than a mile through a jungle path. You can climb on horseback and experience the environment from atop a gentle steed. Or you can laze in a hammock on an outdoor terrace and doze to the sounds of a chorus of birds -- it's all up to you.

At Sunflower Retreats, we offer it all but insist on nothing. We offer classes with teachers from around the globe, but you needn't take any if you're a "non-yogi." We welcome everyone, from beginners to veteran yoga practitioners, because we only suggest -- the rest is up to you.

We also offer an array of Ayurvedic treatments by licensed therapists, who restore your body and replenish your spirit. There is private accommodation, if that's your preference, or you can share a room with a friend.

However you see your yoga holiday unfolding is exactly how it will unfold, because your well-being is our only concern.

The lodge in Cabuya where we stay works closely with locals to see that all your food is organic and fresh, filled with nutritious, tasty flavours. Any dietary restrictions you may have are, of course, addressed at every meal.

Along with yoga, there is swimming and surfing, suntanning and snoozing. Do yoga each day, or do none... like everything else on a Sunflower Retreat, the choice is entirely yours.

Montezuma, Costa Rica

Sunflower Retreats has been heading to Costa Rica for years now -- it's practically our second home!

Now we're offering our clients a new adventure, a yoga holiday retreat in the paradise of Montezuma, a small, boho town north of the Cabo Blanco Nature Preserve, not far from Tambor Bay.

This seaside paradise is the perfect setting for yoga practitioners: it's warm, sunny, and the sound of the surf crashes rhythmically in the background. The sea soothes everyone in Montezuma, whether you're striking a Warrior Pose or stretching into a headstand or just walking along the glorious beaches.  Our friendly, knowledgeable yoga instructors are there to keep a watchful eye and help when you're practising a pose that's new to you, or when you want to refine a pose you've been practising for ages.

When you're ready for a little time away from the retreat, on your own or perhaps with a new friend, Montezuma has so much to offer. Indulge in a marvellous vegetarian lunch in town, then go strolling on the beach -- there are several! -- to find souvenirs to take home. Go swimming in the azure blue waters, and if you're feeling brave, take a surfing lesson from a friendly local.

Head back to our retreat and relax in your private room or shared accommodation -- that choice is entirely up to you.

Check out the next day's class schedule and decide which ones you would like to try, or try none at all. A yoga holiday with Sunflower Retreats has little or lots of yoga, you can plan that in advance or be spontaneous and decide once you've arrived. And when you feel in need of a little pampering, a little attention to your skin and joints, we have just the right specialist to perform a miraculous massage therapy (or two!) to get your system revved up and restored in no time. Your skin will glow, your mood will brighten, and your friends will say you look a few years younger -- all the ingredients of a fulfilling, memorable holiday.

Have we mentioned the food? We've been arranging yoga holidays in Costa Rica for a long time now, so we have good relationships with many locals, whom we trust to supply us with fresh, organic food. What arrives on your plate was grown at a farm nearby, every ingredient full of natural, nutritious goodness and crisp flavours. And we accommodate all dietary requirements, whether it's a gluten-free menu you prefer or an aversion to dairy. Let us know when you make your travel arrangements, and we will take care to ensure that all your dietary needs and preferences are met -- and you'll still have fabulous, filling meals, day and night.

Montezuma is another spoke in our wheel of wondrous yoga holidays. Join us soon, and see how Sunflower Retreats makes your retreat much more than a holiday -- it's an adventure!

Holistic Holiday Cabuya: Yoga In Costa Rica Is A Special Adventure

Yoga is many things to many people. It is physical exercise, of course, but it is so much more to those of us who are devoted to its principles and practice. It is a portal to inner peace, physical strength and calm wisdom; an art as much as an exercise regimen. We at SunflowerRetreats have been dedicated to yoga for years, and devoted to the clients who come to practice it with us in Cabuya, Costa Rica. We hope you'll consider joining us.

Imagine a week-long adventure consisting of plenty of classes with enthusiastic instructors, followed by sumptuous, healthy meals and lots of socializing with like-minded participants. Cabuya is a small, lovely town not too far from Montezuma, so when you want a break from your schedule, there are other things to do.

Go hunting for sea shells on the beautiful beaches. Take a guided tour on horseback with some friendly villagers. Or just grab a book, head to a beach -- there are many to choose from -- and curl up on a towel and relax, letting the warm sun nourish and restore you. Or if you feel energetic, go surfing; there are several ideal spots in Cabuya that get perfect waves and offer an exciting chance to climb on a board!  Maybe it's your first time surfing, or maybe you're an expert, but  one thing is certain -- even experienced surfers "ooh and ah" over the fabulous waves at Cabuya!

We chose Cabuya for Sunflower Retreats holistic holidays because it has such a special energy... it almost glows with restorative powers and feel-good vibes. Join us just once, and before you know it you'll be deciding to come back, and back, and back one more time!

We will ensure you have whatever kind of accommodation suits your taste. Maybe something private, a room in which you can practice your headstand in the evening. Maybe something more collegian, because you're the kind of person who welcomes company in the evening. The choice is entirely yours.

The same is true of your menu. If you have any dietary preferences or restrictions, of course the staff at Sunflower Retreats will make sure your tastes and needs are met. 
We also offer many different therapies to help work out the kinks and restore your muscles after a long, vigorous day spent trying to master Lotus pose, or the Half-moon pose! Whether it's a gentle massage or a style more, shall we say...vigorous...we have the experienced, licensed therapists on staff who can make you feel fabulous and ready to tackle another day! 

We at Sunflower Retreats are dedicated to our fellow yoga enthusiasts, and welcome all visitors, whether you've never done a Warrior pose or you're a years-long pro. Our holistic holidays bring together folks you love, yoga, good food, sunshine and warmth, all at the same time!

Please contact us anytime for more information about dates for holistic holidays in Cabuya,Costa Rica. We are waiting to welcome you at www.sunflowerretreats.com

Yoga Holiday At Mal Pais

Inhale deeply. Bend. Stretch. Exhale fully... ah... did yoga at home ever feel this good?

Of course not, because this is yoga in beautiful, tropical Mal Pais in Costa Rica. Each time you do fish pose, you will look out at the sea. Each time you move into tree pose, you can glance at the gorgeous palm trees swaying in the breeze... the warm, tropical breeze. Did learning new routines under the guidance of experienced instructors ever feel like this before? We know it didn't... because there is no other yoga retreat like this one!

Mal Pais is on the southeastern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, in the Puntarenas Province of Costa Rica. Its lush locale and close proximity to the sea makes it the ideal backdrop for yoga instruction, and our teachers make the most of these gorgeous surroundings. This environment helps quiet your mind, develop your focus, sharpen your concentration and free your spirit. Can you imagine a better, more fulfilling yoga experience?

Neither can we, and that's why Sunflower Retreats has chosen Mal Pais for your extraordinary yoga holiday, during which you'll have the best of all possible worlds. You will feel your body get stronger and more lean; your mind will develope clarity and focus, and you'll make new friends in the process! A yoga holiday in Mal Pais is not just about developing your knowledge of this ancient physical discipline...it's about joining together with other like-minded souls to enjoy this spectacular environment in Costa Rica, and sharing a brand new adventure. 

Friendships made during a Sunflower Retreat are friendships that last a lifetime. Our guests' cottages are close enough to foster bonds and shared laughter, but far enough apart to give you privacy when you choose it. Whether you want an advanced class at daybreak, or an evening class to help you relax and drift off to sleep, the instructors at Sunflower promise to make their schedule fit yours. If one day you want a stroll on the beach and lunch with a book, that's your choice. If the next day you want to try an advanced class followed by an Ayurveda therapeutic treatment, we will arrange it. Our healthy retreats have only one goal: for you to go home with a healthy body, a focused mind, and a restored spirit.

Please visit our website, meet our instructors, and learn more about our yoga holidays in beautiful Costa Rica. We are happy to answer any questions you may have, about cuisine, flights, accommodations, and more. We can promise you this: a Sunflower Retreat yoga holiday is bound to be one of the best yoga experiences you've ever had. Visit us at www.sunflowerretreats.com to find out more information!