Month: October 2013

Rancho Margot offers the ultimate stress-free vacations to be found in Costa Rica at unbeatable prices. You will have a lifetime memorable experience in Rancho Margot and will never want to leave. While staying at Rancho Margot rain-forest Eco-lodge, you will learn about self-sufficiency, sustainability, intentional community development, organic agriculture and more. 

Reforestation brings everyone a little closer to being part of the solution. You will see that every guests, students, staff, volunteers always plant something and reforest the old pastures with fruit trees and native species or left to regenerate on their own. At Rancho Margot you will also find that an ever-changing canvas, and you might be interested to return year after year to see what’s new has been painted. This place was barren of trees and wildlife and it is one of the largest densities of birds in Costa Rica and it is now teeming with hummingbirds, and butterflies. Rancho Margot is a family enterprise with a staff of 45 people and 10 to 15 rotating volunteers.

Yoga and Meditation:

Yoga and Meditation are most commonly practiced at the center for Natural Living, Rancho Margot. This center is nestled amongst the trees perched above the Caño Negro River. While joining the daily yoga sessions, you will feel completely submerged in nature. You will practice in an open place where 30 people can practice Yoga together. You will enjoy practicing Yoga in that fresh, rainforest air, an abundance of local flora and fauna and enjoy listening the tune in to nature’s whispers, sound of the rushing river, singing of tropical birds and also enjoy the gentle breeze sweeping through carrying the soft scent of indigenous flowers and the vivid colors of nature surround you.At Rancho Magot, there are also two other ideal location where you can practice Yoga and Meditation.

You will get the opportunity to enjoy a holistic retreat including Yoga, meditation, Tai chi, Qigong to Reiki and Acupuncture, and from herbal medicine to alternative energy healing.

Accommodation:

You will find 17 deluxe bungalows on the hills of Rancho Margot. You will take rest hearing the Caño Negro river’s whisper. This sound will make you feel a heavenly feeling and the next day you will wake up with the loud call of the howler monkeys.

The bungalows of Rancho Margot are hidden in the botanical gardens. Those bungalows are equipped with all the things you need for comfort. Each bungalow has its own terrace from where you will be able to enjoy the incredible view relaxing in your hammock.

You will get Orthopedic mattresses with two queen beds or one queen bed and two singles. There are also other accessories including rocking chair, table and chairs, handmade soaps directly from Rancho Margot and mosquito net. There are also private bathroom with shower in each and every bungalow.

Contact

Rancho Margot

Telephone:  (00506) 8302-7318

Facsimilie:  (00506) 2233-0334

Skype: ranchomargot

email: info@ranchomargot.org

Website: http://ranchomargot.com/eco/

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/ranchomargot

Twitter:  www.twitter.com/ranchomargot

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Sanctuary Yoga Retreat is a rainforest Ec0-lodge located in secluded Mission Beach, North Queensland, Australia, half way between Townsville and Cairns. Sanctuary is as much a refuge for traveler as it is for wildlife. While staying in Sanctuary Ecolodge you will get the opportunity to explore the wonder of ancient forest. You will enjoy walking through the rainforest, across a trickling creek and through a sheltered gully. There is a tranquil pool, surrounded by towering trees, where you can enjoy refreshing plunge or sunbathe on the timber deck. It will be a great experience to watch the many changes of the forest as the light changes throughout the day.Sanctuary Retreat offers unique accommodation with many services including massage, yoga, delicious meals and many more.

Accommodation:

Sanctuary buildings are designed and constructed to ensure that the vegetation and birdlife don’t get disturbed much and another consideration was to inimize ongoing greenhouse gas emissions. Those buildings don’t need air-conditioning as the natural cooling effect of the rainforest was incorporated into the designs and more than adequate cooling is produced from cross ventilation and ceiling fans. Sanctuary Retreat offers two unique and contrasting styles of accommodation: Rainforest huts and Rainforest huts and Rainforest huts with Alfresco Ensuites to suit all tastes and budgets. These huts equipped with fans, lights, linen provided, open air/cold water ensuite, natural drinking water, mini bar, tea/coffee facilities, ensuite with glass walled shower, powerpoints etc.

Sanctuary Yoga:

If you want you can make your holiday mainly Yoga focused and chose Yoga retreat offered by Sanctuary Retreat and travel all around the Australia and rest of the world to enjoy a variety of yoga retreats. You can join the regular classes and private classes including yoga postures, breathing exercises and meditation available for beginners to advanced students you have the perfect opportunity to improve your body and mind’s strength and flexibility in the ideal environment. There is a option to bring your partner for a small extra fee (with no yoga) you can enjoy an affordable, relaxing holiday to suit you both.

For enjoying your own retreat you can hire Sanctuary Retreat Centre which is an ideal space for group workshops and conferences .

Massage:

While staying at the Sanctuary Yoga Retreat you will enjoy a range of massage styles from the vigorous Deep Tissue  Massage with no muscular knot unattended to a relaxing Swedish massage. If you wish you can treat yourself to the ultimate in bodily pampering with an Aromatherapy massage.

Contact

Sanctuary Yoga Retreat

email: seek@sanctuaryretreat.com.au

Website: http://www.sanctuaryogaretreats.com.au/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sanctuaryretreat/info

Street Address:

72 Hold Rd

Bingil Bay

Postal Address:

P.O. Box 398

Mission Beach QLD 4852

Australia

Toll-Free Phone (Within Australia): 1800 777 012

Phone: +61 (0)7 4088 6064

Vida Asana is a Yoga and Surf Eco-Lodge which was founded and built in 2002. It is one of the first yoga retreat centers on the pacific coast of Costa Rica.  This lodge is a secluded and yet not isolated place. Vida Asana provides a combination of Yoga, organic meals, lodging, surfing and many other adventure trip. In this busy life you might hardly have some time to enjoy some time with your family or friends, to relax but now it is possible if you go for a vacation. After arriving Vida Asana you will be absorbed by your senses. Vida Asana is a perfect setup for the transformation of your soul. 

Activities:

Vida Asana gives importance to its guest’s choice and expectation and help to coordinate the activities so that the gusts can enjoy fully. This lodge is located in the central pacific which will give you the opportunity to explore the adventures and educational experiences available in this beautiful country. Vida Asana offers activities including Surfing for all levels, Birds watching, Exploring wildlife, Paddle Boarding, Beautiful Beaches, Rainforest trekking, Waterfalls and Mud baths, Crocodile tour, Canopy tours etc.

Yoga:

Vida Asana offers Yoga classes for people of all level and walks of life. These classes combine principles of Ashtanga, Bikram and Anusara Yoga technique. If you do these Yoga classes you feel rewarded and uplifted physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Vida Asana Yoga classes will bring you confidence, clarity, and longtime friendship. If you join the classes you will find yourself stress free, anxiety free, balanced, flexible, calm and stable. Vida Asana specializes in yoga retreat groups, so teachers and students can practice in harmony with the beautiful surroundings.

Yoga Instructor Alejandro Galluccio:

Alejandro Galluccio is an experienced and talented Yoga instructor with a real passion for healthy lifestyle. He combines different styles of yoga that allow a fun class ideal for beginners and experienced levels as well. You will enjoy practicing Yoga with him and will achieve mind body alignment.

Surfing:

Vida Asana is just minutes away from the beaches of Playa Hermosa and and nearby Jaco which are outstanding surf meccas. Surfers from all around the world vist these places. Playa Hermosa produces consistent waves all year round, the three-and-a-half mile beachfront opens up to swells from all directions. Experienced surfers like to take challenge offered by the excellent waves of this area. At Jaco, the waves are not as challenging as at Playa Hermosa. Vida Asana offers weekly local surf contests, and also Surfaris to all surf spots in Costa Rica.

Accommodation:

Vida Asana lodge seems to have popped up from the land and blends perfectly into the landscape. This accommodation is tucked away in the forest and just 1 km away from the beach. The building is eco friendly and offers tropical naturalness which will make you feel the connection with nature and to experience the pleasure of simplicity. The rooms you will stay at, built in teak and bamboo offer guests comfort with environmental consciousness. All the spaces are decorated with artistic touch.

Contact

Vida Asana

Calle Hermosa 1 km East – Playa Hermosa
Puntarenas – Garabito – Jaco 61101
Phone: (506) 2643-7108 / 8730-4088

Website: http://vidaasana.com/

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