(Newswire.net — January 9, 2015) Portland, OR – Costa Rica has become one of the most popular places for yoga retreats according to a recent survey conducted online. But one needn’t a survey to notice that Costa Rica is becoming a Mecca for yogis and travel enthusiasts alike. While several retreats are offered in this Latin American country each month, few can rival the luxury and relaxation at one of the most well known retreat centers, Blue Spirit. This May, Julie Schoen will be returning to the Omega Institute affiliated site and leading a weeklong yoga and spa retreat (May 23rd – 30th) filled with personally tailored yoga, meditation, massage, gourmet food, and lots of space to relax and unwind.
Schoen, a well-liked author and popular yoga instructor in the Southwest, says that this year’s retreat in Costa Rica will focus on learning to be present – an all too often overlooked part of a happy life. Schoen notes that most people tend to live over-tasked and over-scheduled lives, relying on constant multi-tasking from the moment they wake up until the moment they go to bed to survive. With this becoming all too common, being present and slowing down is becoming more important than ever.
“Not only is slowing down and giving your body and mind time to process important for our mental health,” she says, “it’s incredibly important for our physical health too.” She goes on to say that, “most people don’t even realize the detrimental effects stress is having on their body until it’s too late, but I see it all the time, causing pain and discomfort in the body, inflammation, dehydration…”
Her seven-night yoga spa retreat in Costa Rica (May 23rd-30th) is designed to teach people how to slow down, how to listen to their body, and, most importantly, how to start enjoying life again – every moment, every day.
“The goal for us down here is to unwind. To show our bodies and our minds what it’s like to breathe, to have space. It really is an incredible, life-changing experience for everyone who comes.”
Registration has been open for several weeks now and spaces are filling fast, according to Schoen. There is still time to receive a 15% discount, though, by registering online at julieschoen.com/retreats before January 15th. Registration will remain open as long as there are rooms left. For more information, contact Julie at Yoginiology@gmail.com.
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Julie Schoen, Yoga Instructor, Author, Blogger
Yoginiology.com and Mommydoesyoga.com
505-980-6485
Retreat Location: Blue Spirit Resort – Nosara, Costa Rica
http://www.bluespiritcostarica.com/
Retreat Sign Up – Limited Spots
http://julieschoen.com/retreats/
2015 Costa Rica Yoga Retreat Video
Keisha Wixom – Yoga Instructor – Lululemon Ambassador