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Spring Workshop Series
Costa Rican Yoga Retreat
with Laura Jane Mellencamp & J. Michael Taylor

February 18-25, 2012
Cost: $1650 per person/double occupancy.
This includes all teachings, accommodations, meals, and transportation to and from the airport and the resort. Air fare is NOT included.
Limited single occupancy is available at a higher rate.

The retreat is expected to fill so please book early. Reserve your spot by November 15 and receive a $100 off the above rate. You can book by contacting Yoga Among Friends at 630-960-5488 or email Laura Jane at info@yogaamongfriends.com.

Retreat includes:
An organic, eco-friendly experience
  • 7 days/6 nights accommodations with leisure time for activities on the beach, ocean, and rainforest.
  • Transportation to and from the airport in Costa Rica and the Blue Osa Resort.
  • Three yummy local and organic meals daily
  • Daily morning and late afternoon group yoga practices focused on alignment, adjustments and meditation.
  • Spectacular Costa Rican Setting

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Sometimes we need to take ourselves out of our ordinary surroundings and leap into the beauty of the adventure! Awaken your soul and connect again to the source.

Join us in paradise as Yoga Among Friends returns to the Blue Osa Resort in Costa Rica with senior teachers, Laura Jane Mellencamp and J. Michael Taylor. Their combined knowledge, experience, and wisdom of the yoga tools of Krishnamacharya offers a week of transformation. Together they will create an amazing opportunity to go deeper and enjoy the benefits of yoga asana, pranayama and meditation in a fun and enjoyable community experience.

Situated on one of the most beautiful, secluded jungle beaches in all of Costa Rica, Blue Osa Yoga Retreat and Spa is truly, Zen in Paradise. Located on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, which National Geographic Magazine once famously labelled "the most biologically intense place on Earth", Blue Osa Yoga Retreat and Spa offers it's guests peace and tranquility in an idyllic setting, far away from all stress and strain.We at Blue Osa invite you to come join us in this lovingly crafted and constructed vision of Peace in Paradise. Come for a personal retreat, or simply a restful beach holiday. Whatever your needs may be, bring your spirit, your sense of adventure, and leave the rest to us as you enjoy and share a magical week, here at Blue Osa. Visit Blue Osa for more information and photos of this gorgeous resort!

Not only will you enjoy the rejuvenating,daily yoga sessions, there will be plenty of free-time for exploring and experiencing the beauty of Costa Rica and the Blue Osa resort.

Daily Schedule
Optional to meet each student’s needs
  • Early morning hike on the beach
  • Meditation
  • Breakfast
  • In-depth yoga practice with Laura Jane and J. Michael
  • Lunch
  • Free time to explore this beautiful & healing environment
  • Late practice will include Asana, chanting, sutra study and meditation. Combining the teachings with humor, stories and insight, you will be able to take your practice to a new level of understanding.
  • Dinner
  • Evening shared Sanga.

Private yoga sessions will also be available.

Our goal is to blend the disciplines of various styles of Hatha yoga with the mindfulness of meditation in this likeminded community. The end result will be one of the most incredible, unforgettable yoga experiences you will ever have.

Nearby Activities
For your leisure
  • Poolside Blue Osa Spa
  • Surfing
  • Snorkeling
  • Scuba Diving
  • Secluded Beach
  • Kayaking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Sport Fishing
  • Canopy/Zipline Tour
  • Rainforest Trek
  • Repel Down Waterfall
  • Hiking & Biking
  • Gold Mining
  • Dolphin Watching
  • Chocolate Tour
  • 70’ Lap Pool

Blue Osa Yoga Deck
Blue Osa Beach
Blue Osa Guest Room
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