Alya Retreat Center in Costa Rica

Alya is a peaceful awareness center with eco-friendly accommodations, an organic garden, and our own private spring of pure, untouched water, all within the unspoiled tropical heaven of Costa Rica. 

We  share  with our guests the years of our experience and knowledge in a variety of workshops, retreats and educational a programs.

We offer: yoga and meditation, silent retreats, time of  awareness, healthy nutrition, body-mind cleansing, sustainable living, teacher's training, time for self inquiry and commune life.

We also offer our sweat lodge / tamascal, swimming at the near picturesque beach of San Juanillo, dipping at the nearby Rosario river, horseback riding, canopy tours, turtle hatching watch, and more.

Also available to our guests are treatments such as Shiatsu, Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture, Cupping, Gua-Sha), Reflexology, Acupressure, Reiki, Ayurvedic treatments, Healthy life and Nutritional Counseling and Detox programs.  
Our intention at Alya Retreat Center is to allow your retreats, workshops and
training to be an intimate, deeply nurturing and unforgettable experience, as well as inspiring and relaxing.
 
Alya Retreat Center is secluded, yet accessible, we are only two hours drive from Liberia's International airport, which has frequent daily flights from the United States and Canada.

Once you have arrived, you will find yourself away in a region renowned for its spectacular scenery, vibrant nature and beautiful beaches.

Simplicity is our way of living. We are open for any work and a way of life that has to do with awareness and dedication to spiritual transformation, personal development and environmental sustainability.

 We are open all year round, please visit our schedule for retreats and events.


SatNam

The Dharma of Body and Mind.
A Yoga & Meditation Retreat.

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July 1 - 7,  2012
July 15 - 21 ,2012
with Anat Zahor
The Yoga & Meditation retreat is an expedition to the secrets and the magic of awakening through the practice of Dharma Yoga and Vipassana Meditation. The aim of our retreat is experiencing and inquiring what is  body, what is mind, the interrelation between them, and the way our insights can influence our everyday experiences, all that in the supporting surroundings of simplicity and nature. read more... 

Cleansing Retreat - Traditional Chinese Medicine, Detox & Juice Fasting. 

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July 8 - 14,  2012
July 22 - 28, 2012
with Dr. Reuven Barak M.D         The  aim of the Cleansing Retreat is to purify ones' own body and mind, to get rid of ailments, to elevate energetic levels and to sharpen self awarness. Participants will be on a "Juice Meals" diet  according to their personal plan supported by additional cleansing methods and Yoga & Meditation sessions. This is a truly integrative medicine experience.  read more...  

Kundalini Yoga - Drop in Classes

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with Shlomo Eizencot

Reconnecting to the Wisdom of the Body - Vinyasa & Yin Yoga workshop.

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with Adya Dea
Through movements, practice of awareness, & conscious eating. Empowers one to rest in the natural state of balance and harmony. 

Adya has been teaching yoga professionally for 13 years. Her graceful meditative style draws on a diverse range of influences and forms. 
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