Awaken & Nourish
Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica 11.02.25 - 11.08.25
“Would that you could meet the sun and the wind with more of your skin and less of your raiment
For the breath of life is in the sunlight and the hand of life is in the wind…
And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.”
~ Kahlil Gibran
Join J Miles, Rebekah Wood, and Chef Steve for a week of Yoga, Mindfulness, and Nourishment this fall in Playa Hermosa!
To say that Costa Rica is a magical place is an understatement. From the beach to the jungle, we have experienced beauty beyond measure, joy in abundance, inexplicable healing, and such meaningful connections in this beautiful land.
It is our deepest honor to return and share our love of this country and its people with YOU!
why this retreat is for you
Welcome to Awaken and Nourish where we’ll indulge in the energy of Pura Vida, enjoy daily asana and meditation, dine on chef-curated meals, build community, and take rest in incredible accommodations. All just steps away from the black sands and Pacific Ocean of Playa Hermosa.
Be NOURISHED - body, mind, and soul - from the moment you say YES until long after you return home.
Find rhythm with the sun and under the SUPER full moon as we move, breathe, rest, nourish, and awaken together.
The magic happens November 2-8, with meals, shuttles, adventures, and sacred ceremony included. We are taking a very small group (fewer than 20 people, including us three) in order to really be intentional in how we care for you over the course of our time together.
And be sure to catch an epic sunset, enjoy a dip in the pool, and jump off a few water falls along the way! Will you join us?
nourishment - for body, mind, and soul
Wake up to the rich aromas of the best freshly roasted Costa Rican coffee
Begin your day with fresh tropical fruits, meditation and Pranayama as we find rhythm with the ocean waves
Follow the scent of healing spices and vibrant whole foods cooking in the outdoor kitchen, and enjoy the “pure life” alongside Chef Steve and his team
Enjoy a variety of fresh, healthy & delicious meals and moments that will encourage you to feel in your healthiest & highest vibration
Lounge by the pool, connect soul-to-soul with kindred spirits, or venture into the jungle and let nature reflect you back to yourself
Move with intention as J and Rebekah guide you through a Yoga Asana practice in the open air shala
As the noise of the outside world fades, you’ll remember the truth of who you are - worthy of being seen, celebrated, and nourished on every level
Finally, as the sun sets into the ocean, we are reminded that rest is a ritual
We’re setting the table - join us for a delightful and delicious week!
where we’ll awaken, move, rest, and nourish:
Tortuga del Mar - a healing oasis
Just a few steps from the Pacific Ocean in Playa Hermosa, lies Tortuga del Mar - an oasis in every sense of the word. Surrounded by palm trees and tropical flowers, this little gem offers the perfect setting to heal, nourish, move, breathe, and relax into your awakening. Watch the sun set into the waves or lounge by the private pool, fresh-squeezed juice in hand.
Each room includes A/C, a cozy sitting area, covered patio space, and en suite bathroom.
Share a room with friends or treat yourself to your own private suite!
DOUBLE or TRIPLE SHARED ROOM: $2695/person, all inclusive
PRIVATE SINGLE ROOM: $3495, all inclusive
Register and pay in full before August 15 and save $300 off any pricing option!
what’s included:
5-star accommodations for 7 days and 6 nights
3 gourmet meals/day lovingly curated by Chef Steve
fresh juice, fruit, and locally grown and roasted organic coffee
daily Pranayama and Meditation
daily Yoga Asana overlooking the Pacific Ocean
guided expedition through the waterfalls of Manuel Antonio
traditional Temazcal ceremony
shuttle to and from airport (depending on arrival time)
and so SO much more!
Optional add-on’s (can be selected after arrival):
Surf lesson (90 minutes/$60)
Zipline excursion (2 hours/$60)
In-room massage (1 hour/$60)
Registered Yoga Teachers earn 14 CEU’s through Yoga Alliance
getting there:
If you plan to take the group shuttle from the airport to the retreat site, book a flight into San Jose (Juan Santamaria International Airport - SJO) arriving before 3:00pm on Sunday, November 2. From the airport, it is less than a 2 hour drive to Playa Hermosa. Shuttle back to the airport will be provided as well for those with return flights departing after 1pm on Saturday, November 8th. If you choose to arrive or depart outside of these days/times, we will be happy to assist in providing recommendations for alternative ground transportation. Further details will be provided upon registration, but don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Meet Your Retreat Space Holders
Yogi J Miles is a space holder, yogi, martial artist and Thai massage practitioner. He is also a Reiki and sound healer, fire keeper, seed sower, and connector who has been dancing to the rhythm of life since childhood. His teaching style has been crafted over the years by life experience, self study, and learning from many teachers along the path. His classes combine humor and yoga philosophy with an aim to create for each person a fluid, sustainable, and enjoyable practice that proves to be beneficial over a lifetime.
J's journey began in 1999 through studying yoga philosophy, buddhism, and kemetic yoga. Through his studies, he became enamored with the practices and as a martial artist and movement practitioner, this love naturally led him to take his first yoga teacher training in 2003. Over the following decade, J completed several additional teacher trainings and in 2013 was asked to lead his first yoga teacher training. In 2019, J founded Maha Vira Yoga, LLC and created the Maha Vira Yoga Mindfulness and Leadership training where graduates not only receive their Yoga Alliance approved 200 hour certificate, but more importantly learn how to embody yoga as a healing practice of self - and collective - liberation.
In his hometown of Richmond, VA, J offers weekly donation-based asana classes as well as Pranayama and mindfulness workshops and sound healing. He seeks to create positive change within and beyond his community through partnerships with other leaders and healers. In every session and interaction, clients and students are given space to breathe and to remember that they are the Healer.
Even as this ancient practice continues to evolve, the mantra remains “practice is effort toward steadiness of mind”.
Rebekah was first introduced to yoga at the age of 7 and immediately fell in love with winding her body into different shapes. Almost 3 decades later, her love of the practice led her to complete her 200-hour teacher training through Maha Vira Yoga and she continued on to complete her 300-hour training in 2020.
Over the last few years, Rebekah has completed several additional trainings through Accessible Yoga, Skill in Action, and YoKid. She has a passion for holistic wellness and sees the physical yoga practice as only one, yet oh-so-important part of the whole.
These days, Rebekah’s personal practice is more about stillness and UNwinding into presence. Her teaching style is methodical with an ever-present focus on pairing movement with breath and quieting the mind. She believes that by practicing presence on our mats, we increase our ability to be present throughout our daily lives and experience true wellness.
Outside of teaching, Rebekah is mother to the most amazing little BEing, Asar Ra-El. She also owns an interior designer and professional organization business. She loves creating spaces that encourage ease at home so that we can show up as our full selves.
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Chef Steve Constantine is the founder of Positive Vibrations and a culinary artist with over 22 years of experience in hospitality and holistic nourishment. Known for infusing every meal with vibrant energy, intention, and love - Chef Steve creates enriching experiences that go far beyond the plate, nourishing the body, mind and soul!
