“Blossom and achieve your goals”
8 Day Pilates and Yoga Holiday in Quesada, Alajuela with Coaching Workshops
Pandanus Holistic Pilates Oasis, 100 meters Oeste Escuela San Ramon de Quesada, cariblanca Quesada, San Carlos, Alajuela 24001
Yoga Holiday in Costa Rica
Welcome to this newly developed retreat oasis, "Pandanus,” which opening its doors to guests and retreat facilitators from January 2024. Pandanus is diligently working on the final details to ensure it becomes the perfect haven for your retreat.
Meet the instructors
Ilona
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Highlights
- Daily Pilates / yoga training (minimum of 13 hours / week) and silent mindfulness walk
- Workshop: “Success formula” / Developing your goals / “New goals”
- Excursions to La Fortuna and coffee and chocolate plantation visit
- Excursion to free-living iguanas
- Hot thermal spa experience in the jungle including 1 cocktail
- Cooking course “typical Costa Rican food” with a professional chef
- Airport transfer from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
- 7 nights accommodation + daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
7 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: German, Italian, Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 12 participants
Airport transfer included:
Juan Santamaría International Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
Facilities
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Shopping
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
Pandanus Holistic Pilates Oasis
- You can use the large common house with a kitchen, toilet, spacious dining area, and chill-out lounge
- To enjoy the free hours after the excursions, there is a large swimming pool with a heated jacuzzi, deck chairs, and hammocks
- Small terraces with deck chairs, swings, and a large fire pit invite you to relax in the evenings
- The shared kitchen with grill, oven, and dishwasher offers enough space for cooking, eating, and relaxing
Bungalows
In the bungalows, nothing separates you from the outside, because they are made of glass. You will be awakened by the first rays of the sun, the monkeys playing or the toucans eating bananas outside your window. A piece of paradise or "Pura Vida"!
This is how Pandanus Holistic Pilates Oasis would like to show you, Costa Rica! The original nature as you can find it in the country is priceless and hard to find nowadays. The open, light, and airy designs are found in the bungalows and throughout the Retreat Center.
The four bungalows are the same in basic design. The terrace with seating allows you to enjoy nature at any time. For privacy and deep, long sleep, the bungalows are equipped with opaque curtains.
Equipment:
- Two big single beds /together one big double bed
- Sitting possibility
- Coffee / tea maker
- Crockery and cutlery
- Safe
- Hanger for clothes
- Mini fridge
- Picnic blanket and umbrella
- Hair dryer
- Soap, shampoo, and conditioner dispensers
- Wi-Fi (which is switched off at night)
- Air conditioner
- Balcony with seating and dining area
Program
Pilates / yoga meets coaching “The success formula”
Can’t see the wood for the trees. The clear Pilates and yoga training, the natural diet and the “success formula” provide you with a common thread. Gain clarity about your vision and potential. Pure development.
For all those who want to get ahead in life
The “formula for success” provides clear and practical answers to important questions and becomes a common thread for you. It will lead you effortlessly and systematically to your goals! The first step is to analyze the current situation in all areas of life and then to work out future steps using the “success formula”. There is enough time for this in this retreat. They support you with specific questions, in-depth discussions, and helpful instructions in the group.
Everyone goes home with an assessment of their current situation, an elaborated strategy, the desired goals and visions and a plan on how these can be achieved and realized in the future! Trust the PROCESS and experience a pure new attitude to life!
What will you win?
- Knowledge / tools on how to achieve your goals
- Your current vision board
- Self-esteem and self-confidence
- Better mobility
- Stronger body center
- Conscious body awareness and perception
- Body-mind and soul connection
- New friendships from all over the world
- Unforgettable moments
- Return to everyday life stronger, more relaxed, happier and goal-oriented
Schedule:
Arrival day
- Welcome and pick-up at the airport
- Check-in from 15:00
- Welcome drink and get to know each other during Welcome Dinner
Typical daily schedule
- 07:00 Fresh fruit juice / fruit
- 08:00 Silent mindfulness walk
- 08:30 Pilates Mat classes / all levels
- 10:00 to 11:30 Full breakfast/brunch
- 11:30 to 16:30 Planned outings, shopping, time to yourself to relax, workshops, and more
- 16:30 Yoga with relaxation
- 19:00 common meal / restaurant
Departure day
- 07:00 Fresh fruit juice / fruit
- 08:00 Silent mindfulness walk
- 08:30 to 09:30 Pilates Mat class / all levels
- 09:30 Rich breakfast / brunch
- Check-out from 12:00
- Airport transfer / onward travel on own organization
Included excursions
- Daily silent mindfulness walk
- Excursion to La Fortuna, shopping and sightseeing, coffee and chocolate plantation visit
- Excursion to free-living iguanas
- Hot springs spa experience in the jungle incl. 1 cocktail
- Cooking class "typical Costa Rican food" with a professional chef
Instructors
Ilona Hefty
Over 35 years of teaching jazz dance, yoga, and Pilates, and owner of a Pilates Studio in Zug / Switzerland, in addition to being a second generation Pilates Master, Ilona Hefty is certified by Lolita San Miguel, a Pilates Elder who is one of the only two people certified by Joseph Pilates. Also a teacher trainer for Peak Pilates USA, Ilona has taught many other people to become fully comprehensive Pilates instructors. Over the years Ilona has trained with many excellent experienced teachers including Clare Dunphi, Kati Ross Nash, Pamela Garcia, Brett Howard, and many more.
Location
Quesada, Alajuela
This program will take place in the district of Quesada in the province of Alajuela, Costa Rica.
About the Venue
This oasis is embedded in the large "Finca FE" near the town of Quesada in the province of Alajuela. It is located almost at the end of the village of San Ramon on a hill with a magnificent view over the whole valley up to the Arenal Volcano.
The province of Alajuela is located in the middle of Costa Rica, about 45 minutes from La Fortuna. The place is an ideal stopover on the journey through this magical country.
On the large private grounds, there are many opportunities for walks, picnics, jogging, or meditation in beautiful places in nature.
You can easily reach the oasis from the arrival airport of San Jose on well-maintained roads in 2.5 hours. You will find yourself in beautiful nature with palms, trees, ponds, flowers, and native animals. Far away from the tourist hustle and bustle, yet close enough to immerse yourself in nature in between.
About the Location
Near the "Pandanus", in the middle of the jungle, there are wonderful, unknown thermal springs. In which you do not have to give up culinary delights. There are waterfalls, coffee, strawberry, or cacao plantations to visit or great hikes in nature.
The nearby river, which can be reached on foot in 20 to 30 minutes, invites you for a refreshing swim in the lonely and idyllic nature.
Horse lovers can book horse rides nearby, adventurous people make great quat tours. (More information and prices are in the info folder in the bungalow). They will show you where you can marvel at free-living iguanas or support rescue centers for wild animals in Costa Rica.
The city of La Fortuna is only 37 kilometers / 22 miles away and offers many possibilities for shopping, strolling, good restaurants, nightlife, and many tourist attractions.
Distances
- La Fortuna, 37 kilometers
Food
At the community, they grow their own organic vegetables and fruits to process them with love, tradition, and diversity in the retreats and you as a guest can eat and enjoy them.
You start the day with a smoothie made from organic vegetables and fruits to wake up your energy. Afterwards, a rich vegetarian-vegan buffet with homemade bread, coffee, muesli, fruits and etc. are available to satisfy your hunger. In the afternoon, there are fresh vegetable dips, salads and sun-ripened fruits for the small appetite and in the evening a delicious, varied meal from the chef or you cook together or enjoy a local restaurant nearby.
By indulging in healthy, fresh, and sun-ripened food, you will experience a cleansing and nourishing effect on your body from the inside out. If desired, Pandanus holistic pilates oasis can also provide support in the form of special and effective intestinal cleansing, further enhancing your wellness journey during your retreat.
Through healthy, fresh, and sun-ripened food the body is cleansed and nourished from the inside. In addition, they also support you, if desired, with special and effective intestinal cleansing.
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Additionally Bookable:
- The Detox Program (150 to 190 USD)
- Horse or Quat Tour
- Excursion to the suspension bridges
- Coffee and chocolate plantation tour
- Hike to the waterfalls of El Toro
- Massage, Craniosacral Therapy
- Personal training
Spa treatments
- A hot springs spa experience in the jungle
What's included
- 7 nights accommodation / board (no alcoholic drinks)
- Daily silent mindfulness walk
- Daily Pilates / yoga training (minimum 11 hours per week)
- Workshop “Success formula” / Developing your goals / “New goals”
- Excursion to La Fortuna, shopping and city tour, coffee and chocolate plantation visit
- Excursion to free-living iguanas
- Hot thermal spa experience in the jungle including 1 cocktail
- Cooking course “typical Costa Rican food” with a professional chef
- Airport transfer
What's not included
- All alcoholic beverages and drinks / snacks consumed personally during the excursions / restaurant
- The detox program
- The Face Yoga program
- Massage, craneosacral therapy
- Personal training / duet classes
- Horse or quad tour
- Excursion to the suspension bridges
- Hike to the El Toro waterfalls
- Other massages, craneosacral therapy
- Personal training
- Air tickets
- Tips
- Travel insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
SJO
Juan Santamaría International Airport
51 km
Transfer included
You can drive to the finca with a normal car, as the road is paved up to the gate. On the grounds, however, the gravel road is easily passable even without a 4x4.
There is a bus connection from Cuidad Quesada 3 times a day to the doorstep, terminating at San Ramon School. There is the entrance to the Finca FE. The retreat centre "Pandanus" Oasis is located on the finca.
Airport: Juan Santamaría International Airport
Airport transfer included: Juan Santamaría International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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