New Year Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat | Santa Cruz, Costa Rica

There is something beautiful about the beginning of a new year.

For a brief moment, we stand at a threshold between what has been and what is yet to come. Before rushing toward resolutions, goals, and plans, we have an opportunity to pause, breathe, listen, and make space for what truly matters. This retreat is an invitation to step away from the momentum of everyday life and enter the new year with greater clarity, vitality, and intention.

Guided by Seán Johnson, Mitesh Raichada, and Sneha Raichada, this retreat will allow you to navigate this theme through five days of yoga, Ayurveda, meditation, pranayama, contemplative journaling, mantra, kirtan, and deep restorative time at the beautiful Reunion Wellness Resort on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.

Our days will weave together nourishing yoga and meditation, pranayama, Ayurvedic wisdom, inspiring yoga philosophy and psychology, contemplative journaling, and the heart-opening practices of bhakti. Through mantra, chanting, kirtan, sacred stories, and devotional practices, we’ll explore what it means to open the heart and connect with something larger than ourselves.

We’ll create space to reflect on the year behind us, what it has taught us, what we are ready to release, and what is quietly calling us forward.

And there will be plenty of space between the practices to simply be.

Walk along the beach. Swim in the Pacific. Rest in the sun. Read. Nap. Enjoy a massage. Sit quietly and listen to the waves. Wander the trails. Have a long conversation. Or do absolutely nothing.

Clarity doesn’t always come from trying harder. It arrives when we become quiet enough to listen to the whispers of our intuition.

Listening for What Wants to Emerge

Rather than approaching the new year as an opportunity to become a “better” version of ourselves, we’ll explore a deeper question:

What kind of life wants to emerge through you in the year ahead?

Through yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, contemplative journaling, sacred sound, and bhakti practices, we’ll create space to listen for the answers—not only with the mind, but with the body, breath, and heart.

Reunion Wellness Resort provides a beautiful setting for this kind of pause: an oceanfront sanctuary where the natural rhythms of Costa Rica make it easier to slow down, reconnect, and remember what matters.

Together, we’ll look back with gratitude, release what no longer serves us, open our hearts, reconnect with what gives us life, and step across the threshold of a new year with greater clarity, intention, and possibility.

About Reunion

A coastal haven that elevates every part of your stay.

Tucked along the sun-drenched shores of Playa Pan de Azúcar (Sugar Beach), Reunion sits on the edge of Costa Rica’s celebrated Blue Zone—a region recognized for longevity, vitality, and joyful living.

Here, the beauty of Costa Rica surrounds you at every turn: soft mineral-rich sands, warm Pacific waters, and lush tropical landscapes that invite both adventure and stillness. Days unfold in harmony with nature—morning swims in the ocean, sunset walks along the beach, and starlit evenings framed by the sound of the waves.

Whether you come seeking rest, rejuvenation, or re-connection, Reunion’s setting and intentionally paired wellness offerings invites it all, helping you get the most out of your time here.

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Accommodations & Pricing

Reunion’s accommodations are inspired by Costa Rica’s pura vida lifestyle and offer a blend of comfort, tranquility, and connection to nature.

Light-filled and naturally soothing, rooms feature plush beds with soft cotton linens, private ensuite bathrooms, air-conditioning, and expansive porches that open to lush gardens or ocean views—seamlessly connecting indoor ease with the beauty of the land – all steps from gathering spaces, trails, and the beach. Whether winding down after a full day or rising for morning yoga, each space supports comfort, rest, and renewal throughout your stay.

Dining
At Reunion, the cuisine is designed to be both restorative and indulgent, using clean, seasonal ingredients that nourish from the inside out.

Every dish is crafted with care to balance wellness and pleasure, offering food that’s deeply satisfying, vibrant, and alive with flavor. Our farm-to-table menus celebrate fresh, locally sourced ingredients—prepared with intention, and with the quiet joy of knowing you’re cared for in every bite.

Investment:
Early Bird Discount - Save $500 if registered by October 15th:
Single Private Room - $3496 if registered by October 15th
Shared Room - $2996 if registered by October 15th

After October 15th:
Single Private Room - $3996
Shared Room - $3496

Spaces limited. Early registration is highly recommended, as this retreat is expected to book to capacity.

All payments are non-refundable. Travel trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended to cover your costs in the event of any unforeseen changes in your travel plans, as we are not able to offer refunds under any circumstances. Once you are registered, attendance in the retreat you’ve registered for is not transferable to another future retreat.

What’s not included

Air and ground transportation to Reunion - Reunion is located one hour from Liberia Airport via shuttle or taxi
Spa wellness services include: massage, IV Drip Therapy & Neuro Restorative Sessions
Afternoon outing options include: Beach hopping, ATV tour, horseback riding, sailing and snorkeling, diving excursion, ocean kayaking & snorkeling, canopy tour & surf lesson

You’ll also have plenty of down-time for rest, reflection, and exploring the soft mineral-rich sands, warm Pacific waters, and lush tropical landscapes around Reunion that invite both adventure and stillness.

Monday

2-5:00pm Check-in/Settling In (Reunion offers the option of an earlier check-in and available meal for an additional $75, payable to Reunion)
6:30-7:30pm Dinner
7:30pm Welcome Ceremony/ Chanting/ Community Altar Building (bring a meaningful object that represents something close to your heart to share with the group - you can retrieve it at the end of the retreat)

Tuesday

7-7:30am Morning Homa (fire ritual with mantras) with Sneha
7:30-9am Bhakti Flow (storytelling, chanting & Bhakti-infused all levels vinyasa practice) with Seán
9:00-10:00am Breakfast
11-12:30pm Satsangha (teaching, pranayama, meditation,, and discussion) with Mitesh & Sneha
1-2pm Lunch
2-6:30pm Retreat Time (swim, nap, journal, hike, explore one of the outing adventure options, savor)
6:30-7:30pm Dinner
7:30pm Songs, Chants, Stories & Savasana with Seán.

Wednesday

7-7:30am Morning Homa (fire ritual with mantras) with Sneha
7:30-9am Bhakti Flow (storytelling, chanting & Bhakti-infused all levels vinyasa practice) with Seán
9:00-10:00am Breakfast
11-12:30pm Satsangha (teaching, pranayama, meditation, and discussion) with Mitesh & Sneha
1-2pm Lunch
2-6:30pm Retreat Time (swim, nap, journal, hike, explore one of the outing adventure options, savor)
6:30-7:30pm Dinner
7:30pm Evening Sound Bath

Thursday

7-7:30am Morning Homa (fire ritual with mantras) with Sneha
7:30-9am Bhakti Flow (storytelling, chanting & Bhakti-infused all levels vinyasa practice) with Seán
9:00-10:00am Breakfast
11-12:30pm Satsangha (teaching, pranayama, meditation, and discussion) with Mitesh & Sneha
1-2pm Lunch
2-6:30pm Retreat Time (swim, nap, journal, hike, explore one of the outing adventure options, savor)
6:30-7:30pm Dinner
7:30pm Evening Gathering

Friday

7-7:30am Morning Homa (fire ritual with mantras) with Sneha
7:30-9am Bhakti Flow (storytelling, chanting & Bhakti-infused all levels vinyasa practice) with Seán
9:00-10:00am Breakfast
11-1pm Satsangha (teaching, pranayama, meditation, and discussion) with Mitesh & Sneha
1-2pm Lunch
2-3:30pm Integration Session With Mitesh and Sneha
3:30pm-6:30pm Retreat Time (swim, nap, journal, hike, explore one of the outing adventure options, savor)
6:30-7:30pm Dinner
7:30-9pm Closing Celebration

Saturday

7-7:30am Morning Homa
7:30-8:45am Closing Ritual
8:45-9:45am Breakfast
10:00am Departure (Reunion offers the option of a later check-out and available meal for an addiitonal $75, payable to Reunion)

Seán Johnson

Seán is passionate about inspiring people’s spiritual journeys. Through imaginative yoga, music, chanting, storytelling, and ritual —he relishes creating a playful, tender, loving space for people to open their hearts and voices, and embrace their innate creativity. Seán is the director of Asheville Yoga Center and founder of Wild Lotus Yoga in New Orleans, voted "Best Place To Take A Yoga Class" 22 years in a row. He leads the “Teaching From The Heart” program at AYC and co-curates Putumayo’s yoga music series. With a Master’s from The Naropa Institute focusing on chant and devotional music, he apprenticed with sound Indian musician and teacher Russill Paul, author of The Yoga of Sound. Seán also co-leads Celtic Spirituality retreats in Ireland and Celtic gatherings online with Mary Meighan, founder of Celtic Journeys. Since 2005, he and The Wild Lotus Band have blended sacred chants with global music to inspire hearts worldwide through their albums and live concerts.

Mitesh Raichada

Mitesh’s passion for Ayurveda was first cultivated while studying to become a certified practitioner under Vasant Lad. An enthusiastic and unyielding seeker of knowledge, Mitesh studied Indian philosophy at the Tattvajnana Vidhyapeeth in India at an ashram for 2 years, Jyotish with Hart deFouw, holds a Reiki Level 1 certification and has undertaken intensive clinical immersion programs with Vasant Lad in India. These days, Mitesh is busy being the Executive Vice President of the Ayurvedic Institute, but before that, he co-founded a highly successful real estate and hospitality company. When not studying, teaching, or practicing, you can find Mitesh playing his bass guitar or enjoying the limitless beauty of nature.

Sneha Raichada

Sneha shares her enthusiasm and inspiration about Āyurveda in the classroom and the clinic with the students as an instructor and clinic supervisor, as well as in the Pañcakarma Department with clients. She continues to practice through integration of Physical Therapy, Yoga, and Āyurveda in the clinic as a Senior Practitioner and in her private practice.Sneha currently serves as the Dean of Education at the Ayurvedic Institute. She started in the healing arts by completing her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy. A graduate of The Ayurvedic Institute’s Ayurvedic Studies Program Levels 1 and 2 as an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant and Ayurvedic Practitioner, she then furthered her Ayurvedic Studies with six months of study in India. She gained her Ayuryoga® Yoga Teacher Certification and began teaching yoga and providing Ayurvedic consultations within her private business in Texas. She also holds a Reiki III Certification.

How far is Reunion Wellness Resort from the Airport?

Reunion Wellness Resort & Retreat Center is located 25 miles, less than an hour drive, from Liberia International Airport (LIR) in Costa Rica. Shuttles and taxis are available.

What is the food menu like?

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What is the cancellation policy?

Travel trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended to cover your costs in the event of any unforeseen changes in your travel plans, as we are not able to offer refunds under any circumstances. Once you are registered, attendance in the retreat you’ve registered for is not transferable to another future retreat.

January 4 – 9, 2027 • Santa Cruz, Costa Rica

Begin Again: New Year Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat

Guided by Seán Johnson, Mitesh Raichada & Sneha Raichada

Save $500 with our Early Bird Sale

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