New Years Transformation Retreat

December 30 – January 4, 2016

Imagine waking up to the delightful sound of birds chirping in the trees around you, taking a deep, flower-scented breath in, and leisurely pouring yourself a cup of tea as you decide if you are going to watch the sunrise as your morning meditation or watch it from the outdoor Playfit gym as you break your first sweat. Not an early riser? Then allow the sun to wake you and make your way to the morning yoga practice, a vigorous vinyasa flow class followed by one of the most delicious meals you have ever encountered. You feel energized and elated as you decide whether to stroll down to the spa for one of their world famous signature treatments, take a dip in the pool, go on a walk through the uniquely intriguing coffee plantation or read a book in one of the special quiet spaces awaiting you around the property. And that’s just the morning of day one! Two more incredible and nutritious meals await you that day as well as a posture focused afternoon yoga class and after dessert, a chemical-free jacuzzi soak under the stars!

You will be offered 3 deliciously prepared buffet style meals a day, morning meditation, break of day Playfit classes in the outdoor gym, a vigorous morning vinyasa flow class, and a slower paced afternoon yoga class focusing on mastering specific postures. Mid week you will have a day off for excursions or spa treatments with a restorative yoga class end of day to prepare you for another amazing night’s sleep. You have the option of taking a salsa class one night and an areal yoga silks class another. Everything is optional as we want you to listen to your own needs and honor this time of renewal and transformation.

We will kick off the New Year with a very special Yoga Tribal Dance Ceremony. Set your intentions and flow them into being through this vibrant yoga practice as it turns into a powerful dance. We will shift outdoors to the bonfire overlooking the central valley as all of Costa Rica’s fireworks explode before us in a massive display of light and beauty.

Come flow with us to free your mind, discover your power, and ignite your life!

~Malia & Damian

Activity SceduleTimes are subject to change

Arrival Day
Welcome to Pura Vida Spa Resort, Costa Rica!
8:30pm Welcoming Gathering

6:00am Yoga Bootcamp
7:00am Athletic Power Yoga
7:30-9:00am Breakfast
12:30-2:30pm Lunch
5:00pm Yoga Clinic
6:30-8:00pm Dinner

6:00am Yoga Bootcamp
7:00am Athletic Power Yoga
7:30-9:00am Breakfast
8:45am Eco Tour
12:30-2:30pm Lunch
5:00pm Yoga Clinic
6:30-8:00pm Dinner

Full-Day Excursions
Day-off

6:00am Yoga Bootcamp
7:00am Athletic Power Yoga
7:30-9:00am Breakfast
9:00am Eco Tour
12:30-2:30pm Lunch
6:30-8:00pm Dinner
8:00pm New Years Intention Meditation
8:30-10:00pm New Years Glow Flow Yoga Rave

6:00am Yoga Bootcamp
7:00am Athletic Power Yoga
7:30-9:00am Breakfast
9:00am Eco Tour
12:30-2:30pm Lunch
5:00pm Yoga Clinic
6:30-8:00pm Dinner

6:00am Yoga Bootcamp
7:00am Athletic Power Yoga
Departure Day

Cleanse during your RetreatTransformation starts from within

Herbal Intestinal Formula #1 stimulates your colon’s natural muscle action and strengthens these muscles. It halts putrefaction and disinfects, soothes and heals, improves digestion, relieves gas and discomfort from cramps, increases the flow of bile which in turn cleans the gallbladder, bile ducts and liver, destroys Candida albicans overgrowth, and promotes a healthy intestinal flora. It also makes it impossible for many intestinal invaders to survive. The herbs in this formulae, like Aloe, Senna and Cascara Sagrada, all contain Emodin, which increases peristaltic waves, the propulsive contractions of the colon muscle. Oregon Grape Root stimulates and flushes the liver, the gallbladder and the production of bile. Garlic is antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal. Habanero and Ginger are both powerful stimulants to the colon. Ginger also relieves gas, while Habanero is a powerful aid in the intestinal healing process.
Purchase and take 1 Month before your retreat

Powerfully promote regular, healthy and complete bowel movements
Stimulates and strengthens the musclar movement of the colon
The best bowel cleanser on the planet
Herbal Ingredients: Curaçao & Cape Aloe Leaf, Senna Leaf & Pod, Cascara Sagrada Aged Bark, Oregon Grape Root, Hawaiian Yellow Ginger Root, Garlic Bulb, Habanero Peppers

For the second part of the intestinal cleanse. We will use a drawing and detoxifying formula for the bowel that adheres to and coats the lining of your colon. Then, it softens up old, hardened fecal plaque and sludge and then literally pulls it off the lining of your bowel. It neutralizes and removes thousands of toxins, and even heavy metals like mercury and lead. It vacuums and draws out 40 times its weight in old, toxic, infected fecal material. It relieves the symptoms of constipation, such as gas, cramps, indigestion and nausea that can be caused by a bowel full of filthy waste and sludge. It also soothes the intestinal lining and the colon wall and promotes a well-functioning colon.
Purchase and take 1 Week before your retreat.

A POWERFUL intestinal vacuum that draws out old fecal matter, toxins, poisons, bacteria, drug residues, mercury and lead.
A STRONG anti-inflammatory and SOOTHING agent
Herbal Ingredients: Flax Seed, Psyllium Seed, Apple Pectin, Activated Willow Charcoal, Marshmallow Root, Pharmaceutical Grade Bentonite Clay, Slippery Elm Bark, Peppermint Leaf and Cayenne Pepper Blend

Echinacea Plus (ECH+) works in two main ways. First, Echinacea has been scientifically proven to measurably increase the number of immune cells in your body, like macrophages, killer T-cells, granulocytes and important immune chemicals that combat infection and disease. Secondly, Echinacea Plus (ECH+) stimulates these immune cells into heightened activity levels. Echinacea also significantly increases phagocytosis, your white blood cells’ ability to destroy harmful micro-organisms such as bacteria, virus and fungus. These actions will help you combat infection and disease more effectively and also protect you from future invasion and illness. Echinacea’s effectiveness is clearly documented in respected medical textbooks such as the Merck Index and the Physician’s Desk Reference for successfully treating and preventing colds, flu and general infections.
Purchase and take during your the retreat.

Strengthening your immune system to better fight viruses, infections and diseases.
Increases the number of immune cells and immune chemicals in the body and bloodstream
The most powerful and effective Echinacea blend available
Herbal Ingredients: Echinacea Angustifolia Root, Echinacea Purpurea Seed, Fresh Garlic Bulb, Fresh Habanero Pepper Juice

Book your Retreat NowReserve your spot today

Contact R&R Resorts at (888)767-7375 ext-225 or ext-233 for Linden Dudley. You can email reservations@puravidaspa.com. There is information about the Pura Vida Spa Resort here. You can also look at the events calendar for our retreat.

Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) is the closest airport . You will need to make your own airline reservations. Contact Katherine Tindol (888)767-7375 ext 225 with your flight information 10 days ahead to guarantee pick-up. You will need a valid, current passport for travel to Costa Rica. American Airlines, United and Frontier all fly to San Jose Airport (SJO).

Favorite yoga mat (although we have enough on property, there’s nothing better than one’s own mat).
Sweaters & warm clothes (it gets chilly at night and in the morning of the winter months).
Flashlight, head lights, book lights: the lighting in the rooms and all over the resort is quite dim (we use only low consumption 1 Watt LED bulbs).
Bathing suit, flip flop and sunglasses.
Sunscreen and (although we sell them on property).
Sneakers to go hiking or trail running.
A notebook if you feel inspired.
Books that you wish to read and donate to Pura Vida Spa library (for staff and guests).
Cash: dollars & colones, Visa, Discover or Mastercard.
Alarm Clock to get up for your morning yoga practice.
Cameras, cell phones (we have full coverage), IPads, they all work here.
Smiles, good intentions, will to get fit (there are many many stairs on the property as we’re built on a steep terrain).

What not to bring?

Yoga props (we have plenty of blankets, blocks, straps, meditation cushions).
Laptop computers with work (although we do have Wi-Fi in common areas, you come to Pura Vida Spa to unplug).
Stress and bad vibes (don’t worry, they will melt away the moment you step onto your Yoga mat).
Towels: we will provide you with shower towels.

Damian Viera

Damian Viera

Yoga Teacher & Thai Yoga Massage

Damian Viera is a seasoned spa & fitness program facilitator, yoga instructor and internationally renowned massage therapy educator. He started working in the health and wellness industry at the age of 15, the yoga industry at 24, and has since consulted in luxury wellness projects for global brands like The Golden Door, Rosewood Hotels, Ty Warner Hotels, Aman Resorts, and R&R Resorts. Although his creativity in the spa world is unparalleled, his ultimate passion is uncovering the many ways yoga and functional movement can enhance the performance of athletes and healthy individuals, and assist in the rapid recovery of injury. Through re-educating the body’s movement, he can create space and agility in places where movement either never existed or was hindered by injury, emotional trauma, or lack of proper use. He enjoys formulating lifestyle regimens using his expansive knowledge of exercise physiology, nutrition, and yoga philosophy particularly to maximize clients’ vital potential energy levels. Damian’s classes are a high energy, functional movement based, flow that are fun and challenging. Don’t be surprised by your rapid evolution and new found inner power.

Malia Hilliard

Teacher Trainer & Retreat Host

Malia Hilliard fell in love with yoga at 15 when her Father took her to a Yoga Retreat to help a back injury she acquired jumping off an 80 ft waterfall. The practice was Iyengar based, therefore both powerful and therapeutic, and ended up teaching her skills she could apply to every aspect of her life. Although Iyengar remains Malia’s greatest inspiration, she has created her own unique practice influenced by the many seasoned instructors she was able to study with during her 10 years in Los Angeles. Malia’s classes are fluid, powerful, inspiring and fun. Now a Yoga Alliance Certified E-RYT-200 instructor, Malia’s dynamic teaching style has attracted many big names in the industry and landed her sponsorships from companies like Nike, Lululemon and Marika Clothing to name a few. Malia teaches at Hotlanta Yoga in Atlanta and hosts Workshops and Retreats globally. A traditionalist at the core, Malia is dedicated to the principles of alignment and the potential of the breath, combining them with vigorous vinyasa flow to create a uniquely profound experience in class. Her light-hearted approach makes yoga philosophy both understandable and attainable. Malia believes in the transformational power of yoga and is continually honored to witness the shifts yoga inspires in her students and in herself.

Call R&R Resorts to learn more about signing up to this New Years Yoga retreat. Contact Katherine Tindol at (888)767-7375 ext-225 or ext-233 for Linden Dudley. You can email reservations@puravidaspa.com. There is information about the Pura Vida Spa Resort here. You can also look at the events calendar for our retreat: New Years Yoga Retreat.