The Experience…

We created this retreat as a return to the simplicity of breath, community, and meaningful connection—an invitation to step away from the noise and come back to what truly sustains us. In the mountains of Costa Rica, let Pura Vida take care of the cooking while you unwind the tension of daily life, moving together, sharing experiences, and exploring the natural beauty of a country long celebrated for its joy and ease of living.

• Quiet mornings.
• Fresh tropical breakfasts.
• Mindful movement classes.
• Time by the pool.
• Optional spa treatments.
• Afternoon workshops.
• Hammocks.
• Optional eco tours.
• Sunsets.
• Evening gatherings by the fire pit.
• Deep sleep in a mountain breeze.

Your Hosts

Twenty years ago, Judith and Christine hosted their first retreat at Pura Vida in Costa Rica—beginning a tradition they carried through seven remarkable gatherings. Over time, life led them in different directions, each focused on their own work (and living 500+ km apart), yet the rhythm of co-creating these spaces is something they’ve deeply missed.

Their retreats have welcomed multi-generational groups, each rooted in a shared desire for deep rest, genuine connection, and the quiet luxury of time and space to simply be.

Judith’s lifelong love of music and movement began with dance and has evolved into a rich blend of Qigong, Yoga, and Nia—a practice that weaves together dance arts, martial arts, and healing arts.

With a background as a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner and Reiki Master, her work is rooted in embodied awareness and energetic healing. She is also the former owner of Studio Soleil, where she taught and developed her practice for 15 years, and has co-facilitated 15 international retreats, most in Costa Rica.

In her classes, Judith invites you to move beyond thinking and into feeling—awakening ease, expression, and inner joy through playful, mindful movement.

Christine is a Registered Massage Therapist whose work is rooted in decades of exploration of the body through movement, beginning with yoga and evolving into both teaching and hands-on therapeutic practice. She spent many years teaching yoga and developing a comprehensive teacher training manual, reflecting her depth of study and commitment to embodied learning.

She has co-led multiple retreats in Costa Rica, including 7 in partnership with Judith, creating immersive experiences.

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