Sacred[ say-krid ]
Entitled to reverence or religious respect by association with divinity or divine things; holy
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Iva Drtina-Hall
Wellness + Ayurveda + Yoga Teacher Trainer
EYT 1000+ Hours
Kirby Gordon
Yoga Teacher + Philosophy + Mentor + Retreats
EYT-600+ Hours
Co-Facilitated by
This retreat offers more than fleeting inspiration, but invaluable practices and timeless wisdom to carry into the new year, empowering you to infuse everyday moments with sacredness.
Dive into daily reflections, sacred sharing, vinyasa yoga, restful yin yoga, Ayurvedic practices, Indigenious-Led Cacao Ceremony, and Caribbean Coast adventures, all within a thoughtfully crafted schedule that balances exploration and relaxation.
January 18-23, 2025
On the sacred land of Costa Rica
At Sonora Jungle Retreat on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica, we'll explore workshops, engaging lectures, and deep yin sessions as you venture into the heart of your being. Through these experiences, we'll help you map out a clear path to ritualize your life, creating a foundation where endless possibilities can flourish.
The Sacred Experience
5 nights, 6 days
luxury accommodation
Wake up to the sounds of the jungle and toucans flying over head. A blend of jungle meets Italy, meets Bali at Sonora Jungle Retreat. Single, Double, and Triple bungalows are available all with a/c, private balcony, boho chic bathroom, and decor to relax and unwind.
3 daily locally sourced meals
Time to be served! All delicious and healthy meals are to be provided aside from two lunches while out exploring the Caribbean coastline. Sourcing your meals from the best, local, organic tropical ingredients that are widely available in the Caribbean from local farms in the area. Dietary Restrictions can be accommodated
2x daily yoga
What you all come for, the yoga! Daily morning and evening yoga will be guided by impactful and experienced yoga teachers, Iva and Kirby. Morning vinyasa and evening yin/restorative woven with theme, philosophy, and wisdom to elicit introspection.
Return Airport Transfer
Sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in the sacred journey. We have the details covered. Fly into SJO and enjoy the 4-hour journey through the Costa Rican cloud forest to the Caribbean Coast to the retreat destination. *Shuttle times 8:00am Jan 20th and 10am 25th.
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Authentic Costa Rica Adventures
Lucky for you, your co-host Kirby has called Costa Rica home for the last 3 years. She is a wealth of knowledge of the communities's best beaches and adventures that will leave you feeling like a local. Authentic experiences you wouldn't get if you just "googled it." The itinerary is filled with the best beaches, town trips, waterfalls, and National Park adventures.
Indigenous Led Cacao Ceremony
The Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica is also known as the "Chocolate Coast" for its abundance of Cacao. This sacred plant-medicine experience with song, story, and cacao will be facilitated by Rosa of the Indigenous BriBri tribe. This ceremony is life-changing and a sacred tradition of her clan.
Sacred Time
Sacred Space
Sacred Study
Sacred Wisdom
Who Is This Retreat For?
Anyone looking to ritualize their life. Those yearning make the mundane, sacred. The spiritual seeker and everyday human. Someone curious about sacredness and craving connection. All ages, levels of yoga practitioners, and genders are welcome to begin their new year with us.
Ritualize your new year
The Sacred Sanctuary retreat schedule is thoughtfully organized around four guiding themes: Sacred Time, Sacred Space, Sacred Study, and Sacred Wisdom. Through these focal points, we will embark on a journey of philosophy and introspection to uncover the answer to the question, "What is possible for me this year?"