The yoga retreat Laura led in Costa Rica was a wonderful experience. The Rio Chirripo resort in the mountains is a magical place and Laura made it an amazing week. As a facilitator and host, she thought of absolutely everything to ensure all participants were very well cared for; we were able to be fully relaxed and feel pampered. I love Laura’s yoga classes. She is a caring and intuitive instructor who is very skilled at explaining and demonstrating the yoga postures while being fully attuned, and responsive, to the individual needs of the participants. I highly recommend Laura’s retreats; you will be in very good hands.

-Sheri K.

In March 2024, we attended Laura’s Costa Rica Yoga Retreat at the beautiful Rio Chirripo resort. It is fair to say that the retreat exceeded our expectations. From the moment we arrived in Costa Rica, we realized that every detail had been anticipated by Laura, and we were in for an experience that we would remember forever!

The resort was exceptionally tranquil, with every room, service and amenity equivalent to what you would find at a 5-star resort. The Rio Chirripo family who ran the resort were knowledgeable, discreet, and attentive to our every need. The food was locally sourced, beautifully presented and perfectly suited to nourish our bodies. From the fresh juices to the creative soups, salads, and main courses, we enjoyed every bite. Laura collaborated with the resort to design beautiful delicious meal and brought her focus on nutrition and wellness to the Costa Rican table.

The yoga was clearly the centerpiece of the retreat and expertly designed. We awoke every morning to a beautiful sunrise, nourished with fresh fruit juice, and headed to the open-air yoga studio. Laura set the tone for the class with a sage ceremony and a beautiful morning yoga practice. There were opportunities for each participant to discuss their individual needs and desires for the practice, all of which were easily and happily accommodated by Laura. The yoga was tailored to each participant’s abilities and strengths, even though the participant came to the retreat with different levels of experience. It was gentle where it needed to be, challenged our boundaries, and contributed to our overall wellbeing. Our beautiful open-air studio had a woodburning fireplace that allowed us to practice at night, in the warm glow of the fire, and with candles around us.

We will be forever grateful to Laura for hosting this retreat, and it is one we will attend regularly in the future. The feeling of relaxation and revitalization, two goals set for the retreat, remain with us today, almost a month later, and we expect, for many months to come. Lynn and I remain inspired to continue our practice and will participate in Laura’s future offerings around the world and at home.

With Gratitude

Elizabeth C. & Lynn C.

Ottawa ON, Calgary AB

This is beautiful article submitted by one of last year’s beautiful women who took part in the Costa Rica Experience.

Ottawa Citizen Article