experience Costa Rica in a natural and beautiful way​

Our peaceful environment honors your intention. We offer a variety of individual and group retreats: body & mind cleansing detox, meditation and yoga retreats, yoga teacher training, sustainable living, awareness and self-inquiry workshops.
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Enjoy simplicity and kindness, the Pura Vida (Pure Living) lifestyle, and take a break from the stresses of modern living. Reconnect with the sacred within. Experience the land of Pura Vida where happiness is found in the simple things and in the state of being.

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personal retreats


Year round, Alya Retreat Center offers an opportunity for personal retreats. Personal retreats are self-directed or you can customize a program with options to receive personal spiritual guidance, daily yoga classes, healing services such as Thai Massage or energy healing, and much more. Alya Retreat Center strives to provide individual service and will work with you to build your perfect retreat. Contact Us now to learn more about customizing your personal retreat. 

 
LOCATION

Alya Retreat Center offers a natural and serene location amidst the many travel highlights of Costa Rica. It is a tropical oasis in Guanacaste.
Located 2.7 kilometers from San Juanillo and 17 kilometers from Nosara, traveling to Alya can be achieved by flying into Liberia International Airport, which is approximately two hours away or through San Jose, which is four hours away. Shuttles, taxis and car rentals are readily available. 


ACCOMMODATIONS

Here you can fully experience Costa Rica in a natural and beautiful way​. Come and be part of the experience that we are all longing for  freedom. A freedom to be at peace and without limitations.
With 19 acres, Alya Retreat Center offers five private casitas with private bathroom. For those looking for more community, a dormitory comfortably accommodating six guests is available with shared bathroom and kitchen.

Group Retreat


Alya Retreat Center offers a yoga deck accommodating up to 40 practitioners, and can currently accommodate small to medium sized groups. We offer eco-friendly accommodations: from private casitas with full bathroom and kitchen to our dormitory in the main “Rancho” . Nature lovers can also camp outdoors with outdoor shower and toilet. ​
To know more about upcoming retreats, Visit our  Page.


WORK EXCHANGE

Are you wanting to be a part of something special? Join Alya Retreat on a work exchange. We are currently accepting applications for those interested in staying at this unique and healing location in exchange for general labor, housekeeping, grounds keeping, cooking, and marketing. If you have a special skill you would like to offer Alya, we would love to hear from you! Learn More about our work exchange program. 

retreat leaders

Alya Retreat Center offers a yoga deck accommodating up to 40 practitioners, sweat lodge, meditation areas, organic gardens, and tropical beauty. Short and long term plans include the construction of a green house, swimming pool, additional casitas, and much more.
This majestic location is an ideal setting to create a memorable experience for your next retreat. Contact us now to send us a group rental inquiry.

upcoming events

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DEC 28th 2016 - JAN 03rd 2017
NEW YEAR INTEGRATIVE DETOX CLEANSING RETREAT 
WITH DR. BARAK MD.  
ACCOMPAINED BY YOGA TEACHER ANAT ZAHOR AND
INTEGRATIVE/ORGANIC NUTRITION CHEF MARIA LAURA QUINTERO
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JAN 04th 2017 - JAN 11th 2017
DHARMA OF BODY AND MIND - YOGA & MEDITATION RETREAT
WITH ANAT ZAHOR ​
HEALING SESSIONS BY DR BARAK MD.
ORGANIC FOOD BY CHEF MARIA LAURA QUINTERO