January 23rd - 30th, 2010

Pura Vida Spa, Costa Rica

Each day includes a perfectly balanced combination of classes (stretching and strengthening) that are designed for participation by men and women of all fitness levels, from teens to seniors.

Sample of your daily schedule 

7:45 - 9:00 am MB Yin*
8:00-10:00 am Breakfast available
10:45-11:45 am Best Body Bootcamp
11:45-12:15 Wellness Talk
12:00-2:00 pm Lunch available
11:45-5:00 pm Free time-
get a spa treatment, relax at the beach,
or take an excursion!
5:00 - 6:30 pm MB Yin
7:00 - 10:00 pm Dinner available

All classes and talks are optional of course, do all of them, one or none-choice is yours.

*MB Yin uses long, passive holds to work on the deep, dense connective tissues of the body-the tendons, ligaments and cartilage which are difficult to energize and open. This practice is very restorative and rehabilitative for the joints and muscles.

Magen's Yin class was listed in the December issue of Manhattan Magazine's Best of the Best for 2009: Best Fitness and Yoga Classes in Manhattan

Yin Class Feedback:

Your Yin class really helped to release a lot of things, but most especially the pain I had been experiencing for a few days. – WJ

The Yin is always inspirational. I love listening to you!!! I could stay in the poses far longer as long as you are teaching us philosophy or anatomy!!! –NS

***EXCURSIONS

Waterfall Gardens: The best half-day tour in Costa Rica! Hike and view four Waterfalls over 100 ft each in the primary cloud rainforest; and a butterfly exhibit.

White Water Rafting Adventures: Full day tour. Includes transportation and two meals. Pacuare, Class III-IV

All day trip to Punta Leona Beach: Full day tour to a private club, on the Pacific. 

Sarapiqui Wildlife Adventure: Full day excursion with rainforest hike and a relaxing Boat tour along the Sarapiqui River.

Poas Volcano: Half-day tour.

Zoo Ave and Sarchi: Half-day tour to wildlife conservatory and crafts village.

Additional Tours:

Canopy Adventure: Half-day tour where you are hitched into a harness and fly from tree platform to tree platform.

Irazu Volcano and Lankester Gardens

Arenal Volcano and Tobacon Hot Springs Resort

Pacific Island Cruise: Full day tour. Sun, swim, and enjoy this picturesque scene.

Tortuguero: Full day tour. Travel to the Caribbean coast via the canals of Tortuguero National Park.

PAMPER/NURTURE

This year retreat participants will have the unique opportunity to work with Dr. Philip Trigiani (see favorites page) who will be joining us for the week offering his healing and transformational treatments (at reduced rates) daily. For more information or to pre-book an appointment email Dr. Phil:intothelimbic@yahoo.com

****WELLNESS SPA MENU

Aroma Spa: An enclosed chamber in which you sit to treat your body to the healing effect of being immersed in a blanket of steam with eucalyptus oil. Benefits include: deep relaxation, release of toxins, opening of pores and cleansing of the entire body.

Aromatherapy Massage: A holistic massage with custom-blended aromatherapy consultation and treatment is a powerful natural healing tool. After a consultation, premium essential oils are custom blended to create a personalized massage.

Cloud Forest Magic: Your choice of a Holistic or Deep Tissue Massage with the additional healing benefit of aromatherapy oil, finishing with an on-table whole body steam treatment. The essential oils are especially selected for you. Your body will be enveloped in a healing and detoxifying mist, while your head neck and face are gently massaged.

Costa Rican Hot Stone Massage: Volcanic stones are warmed and placed on the chakras, (energy centers) and areas of pain in the body during your massage to promote deep relaxation and restoration. The stones, highly valued for the healing properties, are used to work specific areas of tension and stress as well.

Deep Tissue Massage: Experience a deep relaxation as not only the muscles, but also the connective tissue is worked and deeply ingrained tension is released. The entire body enjoys a feeling of renewal and regeneration.

En-wraptured in Paradise: Combine the healing properties of aloe vera, vitamin E oil and lavender essential oil to create the perfect body treatment for those with sensitive skin or for those who have over indulged in the sunshine. The treatment is finished with an aromatherapy steam while your body is wrapped allowing the infusion to be more effectively absorbed into the skin.

Facial: Treat your face to a rejuvenating and healing process using exacting massage techniques and exfoliation combined with gentle natural products.

Golden Glow : a healing spa treatment that combines natural oils and custom-blended essential oils with all natural sea salt, rich in trace minerals, to nourish and exfoliate the skin. This body polish not only will help your body detoxify, it also stimulates the circulatory system and helps to remedy dry, flaky skin.

Integrative Body Massage: A blend of different techniques to relax the body and mind. A whole massage from head to toe, relieves stress, increases blood circulation and soothes tired muscles.

Japanese Hot Stone Massage: a meeting of two ancient practices one from Asia, the other from Native America, blending Shiatsu, Essential oils and heated rocks to seduce you into a mood of deep inner peace.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage: a delicate, intimate massage done to stimulate the lymphatic system and to assist in the removal of toxins and wastes from the body…a boost and cleanse for the immune system. Though the massage itself is very gentle, it works on a profound level to help the body detoxify.

Re-balancing Deep Tissue: a slow, deep and gentle massage technique that works on the fascia, muscles and joints. It releases old muscular tensions, relaxes the joints and balances the whole energetic system of the body. 

Rose Petal Massage: lying on the petals of fresh roses, your body is enveloped in the essence of roses and massaged with rose essential oil known for its heart-opening properties. Roses and the essential oil of rose have been used for centuries to heal on a profound level, affecting the body, mind and spirit. 

Shiatsu : a healing method from Japan using gentle touch on specific energy channels (meridians) and points over the whole body. By applying external pressure and movement along these meridians, energy blocks are dissolved and natural life energies are freed to flow and create balance and harmony in the body-mind.

Somatic Harmonization: a soft but profound technique that invites the body to recover its original balance or natural harmonic state.

Spa Manicure: Treat your hands to a manicure, leaving them feeling wonderful and looking fantastic.

Spa Pedicure: Naturally uplift your heart and soles with a Pura Vida spa pedicure. Relax and unwind as your feet are treated to a foot massage and exfoliating treatment.

Tropical Body Polish : the combination of coconut, freshly grated ginger and lemongrass essential oil provides a gentle, yet stimulating, exfoliation for the skin. Ginger, known for it's stimulation and warming qualities, is combined with grated coconut, a natural, gentle exfoliant and lemongrass essential oil to help rid the body of toxic buildup and increase circulation.

Tui-Na : a physiotherapeutic massage based on Chinese medicine. Tui-na is a very effective method for treating problems arising from modern lifestyles: fatigue, back and neck pain, muscular and skeletal disorders.

ACCOMODATIONS

Prices include your room, all meals (the food is amazing,) classes and transportation to and from the airport!

Kiva (middle)-The Middle Kiva is on the middle floor of the Kiva building, has a balcony, and is larger than the lower Kiva. One can have either two twin beds or one king bed, the other has two double beds. There are approximately 12 stairs leading down to the rooms.
$1,805 pp double occupancy / $2,505 single occupancy

Vista-  Offer a duplex or apartment style design that is well suited for reservations requesting 2 twin beds (or one king). Vistas have approximately 15 stairs leading down to the rooms.
$1650 pp double occupancy / $2155 single occupancy

Tentalow- A comfortable bungalow tent located in the garden with carpeting, electricity, and either two twin beds or one king bed. The tentalows share two bathhouses approximately 78-158 feet away, depending on your tent's location. These are unisex facilities with two toilets and two showers each. 12' x 12'- 2 Twins or 1 King
$1495 pp  double occupancy / $1840 single occupancy

Standard Room - $1545 pp double occupancy / $1945 single occupancy

If you are considering coming to this retreat please don't hesitate to reserve your room now. This retreat will sell out. Only a 10% deposit is required to hold a room. If you are unable to attend, your money is refundable up to 30 days before the retreat.

Want to come and would like to share a room? Let them know when you call to make a reservation and we will likely be able to connect you with someone.

Can't make it for the full week? Come for the first four days. While it is highly recommended you come for the full week partial week packages are available.

Here's what clients had to say after Magen's Costa Rica Retreat:

"You were right about never being the same after Costa Rica.  I feel changed on such a deep level and I can only begin to express my gratitude to you for making it possible for me to take part in such a healing week.Thank you again for your generosity, wisdom, inspiration, insight, energy, honesty, and support."
-M.M.

"My husband and I still bring up our Pura Vida retreat about once a week. It was an amazing experience for us. We felt more connected to our own authentic selves and more connected as a couple. The energy of the retreat center combined with your zest and knowledge created an amazing atmosphere. "
-C.L.

"The beauty of Magen's retreats is that whether you come alone, or with friends, there are opportunities to enjoy the company of the diverse, warm, interesting group, or break off for some time by yourself for a massage or to read a book."
-A.B.