Costa Rica
May 10th-17th 2025
Join us for our 25th 🎉 Annual Journey into the Rain and Cloud Forest!
Hosted by Jimmy Barkan along with Senior Barkan Teacher Lana Vogestad!
YOGA RETREAT
Open to everyone.
Practice Two Hot Yoga Classes a day
Enjoy delicious meals prepared by chefs using the most fresh and healthy ingredients. Indulge in exotic spa treatments. Spend time reading & meditating by the pool & Jacuzzi. Relax with the nature of Pura Vida. Explore and reconnect with yourself & others.
✨ We are excited to introduce Dr. Corinne Scholtz’s Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Journey—a guided experience designed for deep self-exploration and healing. (Please note: This option is not available for those attending the Teacher Training). Click for free Guide: More info
TEACHER TRAINING
Hot Yoga Teacher Training Level II and III. For Certified Yoga Teachers or Yoga Students looking to deepen their practice. Receive Hands-On instruction from Jimmy who has been certifying teachers since 1986! His experience and expertise is unparalleled. Gain Certification to Teach Jimmy’s World-Famous Hot Vinyasa Class.
Graduate from Three Live Barkan Method Level II/III Trainings and receive a 300-Hour Barkan Method Certificate. Submit your 300 hour Yoga certificate along with your 200 hour Yoga certificate, log 100 hours of yoga teaching, through Yoga Alliance, and earn a 500 RYS Status!
Prices are per person and include 7 nights’ accommodations, 3 meals a day, Teacher Training Tuition and Round-Trip Airport Transfer from San Jose Airport (SJO).
ACCOMODATION OPTIONS:
SHAHTI- PRANA – ZENDO -LILA SUITES DOUBLE OCC. $2600.00 SINGLE OCC $3600.00
ALL SUITES SOLD OUT FOR 2025
Soaring ceilings, rich natural materials, rustic woods and creamy natural fabrics lend the spacious Suite a crisp, modern air.
VISTA DOUBLE OCC. $2310.00 SINGLE OCC. $2830.00
These very popular deluxe style rooms feature private balconies with gorgeous views. They are great for single occupancy but spacious enough for a comfortable roommate set-up.
TRI-LEVEL DOUBLE OCC. $2400.00 SINGLE OCC $3000.00
An open floor plan with three defined living spaces cascading down from each other. Private balconies/patios offer lovely views of gardens and coffee plantations.
A-FRAME DOUBLE OCC. $2285.00 SINGLE OCC. $2709
These bright cottages with private balconies offer panoramic tranquil coffee plantation views. Soaring ceilings add spaciousness and light.
KIVA DOUBLE OCC. $2345.00 SINGLE OCC. $2905.00
These mountainside rooms offer plenty of space and comfort, with both king-size or two twin beds available.
TENTALOWS DOUBLE OCC. 1989.00 SINGLE OCC. $2450.00
Our hybrid tent-bungalows are the ultimate in eco-chic accommodations for nature lovers. Tents contain relaxing lounge areas and of course, plenty of fresh mountain air.

OPTIONAL EXCUSIONS & TOURS
Monday and Friday are 1/2-day tours usually leaving at 8:30am and returning for lunch.
The full-day tours on Wednesday leaves at 5:30am and returns for dinner.