The Road Back to You: Meditation, Yoga and Silence in Costa Rica

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The Road Back to You: Meditation, Yoga and Silence in Costa Rica
Uvita, Costa Rica
Jan 4 - 10, 2027
Group size: 8 - 20
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El Nido Uvita
$1,900

The Road Back to You

Meditation, Yoga and Silence in Costa Rica
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Start your year on the right track

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Reserve your room now. Pay later.

Ready to join us? Choose your preferred accommodation and reserve your spot today. No payment is required at this time.

Once we have our group in place, we’ll reach out with your room placement and a link to complete your registration and payment.

Rooms are limited, so reserving now gives you priority when final room assignments are made.

The perfect New Year reset for 2027:

6 Nights/7 Days days on the Southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, dedicated to the person who tends to get neglected most in your life: YOU.

Join us for a magical retreat in the beautiful El Nido Uvita resort, which features a gorgeous yoga room (that can be heated or air conditioned), on-site pool, stunning accommodations, and sits a mere 5-minute walk from the most tranquil beach with warm swimmable waters, surrounded by the tropical paradise that is Uvita.

Delve into the start of a new year, not trying to build a new you, but working to uncover the one that gets buried in everyday life, work, responsibilities... To find the voice inside of you that gets drowned out by the noise of a busy world. Take this time at the start of 2027 to unwind and rediscover who you are underneath what life tells you to be.

Each day will begin with gentle movement and meditation as well as practices throughout the day, but also plenty of free time to reflect and enjoy.

We will spend two days getting to know each other and learn the practices that will make this retreat so meaningful, both in meditation and yoga, and then we will spend two+ days in silence, a powerful experience unlike any other. It’s more than simply not talking. It’s limiting the noise so prevalent in daily life that we forget that silence even exists. It’s giving your nervous system time and space to simply rest. It’s giving your soul a chance to connect to what’s true and real.

A quick note about accommodations:

Single Occupancy means you’ll have your own private bedroom. Your bathroom may be private or shared, depending on final bookings and room assignments.

Double Occupancy means you’ll share a bedroom with another guest. If you’re booking solo, you’ll be paired with another guest of the same gender in a room with separate beds. (Don’t worry—we’re not putting strangers in the same bed. 😂)

Couples will be placed in a room with a queen bed.

We always do our best to place everyone in the room that feels like the best fit.

All of our accommodations are cozy and comfortable, so don’t overthink it... pick the option that works for you and book! 🌿

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No yoga or meditation experience is needed. This retreat will meet you where you are. The only requirement is a willingness to explore whatever comes up when your inner world quiets within.

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Early Birds!
Book before November 1st, get:


✅ Free Hour Massage

✅ 20-Minute One-on-One with Lynn before the retreat

The Practice of Movement and Stillness

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Our yoga classes will be varied and welcoming to all levels, with plenty of support along the way.

Throughout the week, we’ll explore different approaches to meditation, including guided and silent practices, breathwork, mantra, and walking meditation.

No meditation experience is necessary.

The silent portion of the retreat is a chance to turn down the everyday noise, giving yourself the rare opportunity to simply be.

And don’t worry, you won’t be left alone to figure it out.

Lynn will continue teaching and guiding you throughout the silent portion.

If you need something or have a question, you’ll still be able to communicate with us.

This isn’t about following strict rules or being “good” at silence. It’s about creating a little more space to listen inward.

You will move, practice, spend time outside, rest, and enjoy being in Costa Rica.

Our hope is that you leave feeling refreshed and reconnected, ready to step into 2027 with a clearer sense of what matters to you.

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No experience necessary.

What's Included

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Imagine not having to decide what to eat, or what to do. We've got you covered.

What’s included:

✔️ Six nights/seven days accommodation at El Nido Uvita

✔️ Daily brunch and dinner prepared by a local chef highlighting local ingredients

✔️ Coffee, tea and light bites in the morning before practice

✔️ Daily yoga classes

✔️ Daily meditation classes

✔️ Pool and beach access

✔️ Free time to rest and explore

✔️ Holosomatic breathwork group session

✔️ A sound bath experience

✔️ A cold plunge

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A typical daily schedule:

5:45a Optional, but highly recommended, walk to the beach to view the sunrise

7:00a Greet the day with gentle Sun Salutations

8:15a Morning meditation session/ discussion

10:30a Brunch

12:00 Afternoon activity (i.e. massages, a trip to a local market, Breathwork session,

journaling workshop) and free time

4p Yoga class

5:30p Sunset walk to the beach

6:30p Dinner

7:30p Evening meditation

ON SATURDAY: We will also have our final dinner at a local restaurant as a special celebration (not included).

Optional add-ons:

  • Massages

  • Additional off-site excursions TBD

  • Pre-paid tips for staff and chefs ($10/day recommended)

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THE ITINERARY ABOVE IS A SAMPLE ITINERARY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE - OUR CUSTOM SCHEDULE WILL BE FINALIZED ONCE THE TRIP IS FULLY BOOKED!

THE YOGA CLASSES WILL BE A ROTATION OF STYLES AND WILL CHANGE AS SUITABLE FOR THE GROUP. THE MORNING SUN SALUTATIONS WILL NOT BE HEATED. THE AFTERNOON CLASSES WILL BE WARM/HOT ACCORDING TO THE STYLE.

Welcome the Pura Vida early and often.

A few things you might be wondering...

“I’ve never meditated before.”
Perfectly fine. We’ll spend the first two days learning and practicing together before entering silence.

“Two days of silence?! What if I can’t do it?”
You won’t just be thrown into silence. We’ll ease into it with plenty of guidance and support. It’s a practice, not a test.

“Are we just sitting in meditation all day?”
No! Expect yoga, gentle movement, walking meditation, creative exercises, time outside, rest, great food, and plenty of space to just BE.

“What if I come alone?”
Please do! Many retreat guests travel solo, and we’ll have plenty of time to connect as a group before the silent portion begins.

“Do I have to give up my phone?”
During silence, we’ll encourage you to step away from phones, social media, reading, music, and other distractions. It’s part of the experience—and we’ll help you prepare for it.

“Is this super serious or spiritual?”
It’s meaningful, but it’s still us. Expect depth and introspection AND laughter, sunshine, swimming, good food, and Costa Rica. 🌿

You don’t need to be “good” at yoga, meditation, or silence. Just willing to give yourself the space to experience something different.

Retreat Investment

  • Double Occupancy (shared bedroom with one other guest)$1,900 per person

  • Single Occupancy (private bedroom)$2600 per person

Depending on final bookings, single occupancy may share a bathroom.

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Early Birds!
Book before November 1st, get:


✅ Free Hour Massage

✅ 20-Minute One-on-One with Lynn before the retreat

Map of the trip locations

Uvita de Osa, Costa Rica in the Southern Pacific Zone

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Provincia de Puntarenas, Uvita, Bario La Colonia, Costa Rica

About your retreat host

Lynn Zinser is an experienced yoga and meditation instructor who is trained across multiple lineages of yoga. She has been teaching since 2013, at a time in her life when she began to step away from what would be a 30-year career as a professional journalist. She came to Asheville in 2016 and is now the lead teacher at Hot Yoga Asheville, teaching multiple styles and managing the studio teaching staff. She has certifications in Vinyasa, Advanced Vinyasa and Bikram yoga, as well as HIIT and Yin. Since 2022, she has turned her daily meditation practice into a significant force in her life and leads HYA’s Sunday Meditation Circle each week.
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E-RYT 500, certified in meditation, Hot 26, Vinyasa, Inferno HIIT, and more

Located in the heart of Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific coast, El Nido Uvita is a boutique hotel where nature meets local authenticity. We want you to travel and feel the vibes of the country you are visiting.

Here, the tropical jungle, the ocean, and the Costa Rican spirit come together to offer you a unique experience.

Each room has been thoughtfully designed, blending organic materials, handcrafted details, and modern comfort like AC for the best experience.

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