Why Your Sleep Improves on Retreat: The Science Behind Restorative Getaways
Have you ever noticed that after just a few days on retreat, you’re sleeping deeper, falling asleep faster, and waking
Pura Vida Blog
Do You Know Where Your Coffee Comes From?
Mornings in Costa Rica have a distinct rhythm. The air feels cleaner, the jungle is already awake, and the first
Father’s Day Wellness Gift Guide: Give the Gift of Rest, Renewal, and Adventure in Costa Rica
Father’s Day is often marked with familiar gifts—gadgets, tools, or something quickly wrapped at the last minute. Yet what many
The Science Behind Cognitive Restoration: Why Your Brain Feels Clearer in Nature
In today’s hyperconnected world, mental fatigue has quietly become the norm. Endless notifications, packed schedules, screen time, and constant stimulation
Why Doing Nothing Is Actually Productive: The Wellness Retreat Mindset
Productivity has a branding problem. It’s been narrowly defined as constant output—more emails, more meetings, more effort. But real productivity,
Elevated Relaxation, Wellness & Comfort in Costa Rica
If you’ve been dreaming about a wellness escape surrounded by lush mountains, tropical gardens, and soul-soothing serenity, there has never
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Curious about how Costa Ricans Celebrate the Holidays?
In Costa Rica, the holidays encompass the end of November through January 6th, the Day of the Kings. The season
Remembering Pauline Clegg
Our beloved Pauline Clegg, early pioneer of the yoga retreat movement and founder of R&R Resorts, passed away on August
Sunrise Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients: • 1 cup pineapple • ½ cup of mango • 2 passion fruits • 1 cup of orange juice
Zucchini Salad Recipe
Ingredients: 2 cups zucchini 1 cup bell peppers 1 cup red onion 5 stems of asparagus ¼ cup of Chinese
Lemon Pie Recipe
Ingredients: CRUST: 50 graham crackers 115 gr melted butter FOR THE FILLING: 2 condensed milk cans 2 cans of evaporated
Tamal Asado Recipe
Ingredients: 450 grs of dough for tortillas (MASA) 115 grs of butter, melted 1 cup of sugar 1 cup p