Wellness Retreat

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“The mind when housed within a healthful body possesses a glorious sense of power!” - Joseph Pilates, 1939

Align Pilates is excited to be hosting its third annual Wellness Retreat in Nosara, Costa Rica. Two talented instructors will guide you through a week of Pilates, Gyrokinesis, and Prana Stretch to help you become in tune with your natural rhythms. Spending the week in a tranquil beach community, lush with tropical greenery, you will experience the ultimate mind and body connection. Everyday you will experience a morning meditation and Gyrokinesis class followed by an afternoon Pilates class. The afternoons and evenings are yours to experience all that Nosara has to offer.

Escape to Nosara, Costa Rica!

January 23-30, 2010

Space is limited! Call 612-343-7500 or email info@alignpilates.com to register.

THIS YEAR IS SOLD OUT!!!!  (STAY TUNED FOR 2011 DETAILS)!

Hotel Information

The Harmony Hotel is the most intimate and refined resort that Nosara has to offer. Set in the middle of a jungle wonderland, the hotel has a ranch-like feel that incorporates Cocos rooms and free-standing Bungalows. Both rooms open up to a path, winding you into Playa Guiones at the Pacific Ocean. For more information about The Harmony Hotel, visit www.harmonynosara.com.

Cocos Rooms and Bungalows:

The Cocos rooms are located on both sides of the swimming pool and central garden. The Bungalows are spread throughout the property’s gardens and are larger than the Cocos rooms. All rooms come with one king-size bed. Roll-away beds are also available.

Rates:

Single Occupancy Cocos Room: $2225*

Double Occupancy Cocos Room: $1560/person*

Single Occupancy Bungalow: $2590*

Double Occupancy Bungalow: $1745/person*

Two Bedroom Suite (Includes 2 king-size beds & 2 sofa beds. Sleeps up to 6 people.)

2 People: $2180/person*

3 People: $1750/person*

4 People: $1540/person*

5 people: $1422/person*

6 People: $1340/person*

*Rates include:

7 night stay, Pilates and Gyrokinesis everyday, optional daily yoga, a Prana Stretch class on Wednesday, and daily al la carte breakfast. Rates do not include airfare.

Airfare Information TBA
Class Schedule

Yoga: 8:00 am – 9:30 am, Sunday – Friday

Pilates: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Sunday – Friday (No class on Wednesday.)

Prana Stretch: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Wednesday

About the classes

The Align Pilates Wellness Retreat is a combination of Pilates, Gyrokinesis, Prana Stretch and Yoga. The classes are designed to complement each other using alignment, breath and strength as the foundation for free movement.

Gyrokinesis

Gyrokinesis® incorporates the movement principles of swimming, gymnastics, dance, and yoga. The spine is moved through many twists, spirals, and bends in all directions which create circular toning of the body. Circular movement promotes decompression of the joints and allows the body to move with ease.

Pilates

Pilates classes will focus on the classical Pilates Method of Joseph H. Pilates. You will learn the six principles of Pilates and how they relate to each exercise. An understanding of proper breathing coupled with tools on accessing inner strength will leave you stretched, strengthened and invigorated.

Prana Stretch

Prana Stretch is a class designed to help you breath, meditate, and stretch. The class is small and intimate. Two instructors will guide, assist and massage you through a series of stretches, allowing you to move deeper into the stretch. This class will leave you relaxed and calm.

Yoga

Yoga classes will combine the traditional alignment of the postures with the grace of breath, leaving you equally invigorated and relaxed. Classes will focus on basic asana (posture) alignment principles and pranayama (breathing) techniques.

Extra Activities

Extra activities can be arranged by contacting the hotel directly. Activities include surfing*, horseback riding, canopy tours and more. Please visit www.harmonynosara.com for more information or to contact the hotel.

Surfing

Nosara Beach is one of the best beginner/intermediate surf beaches in the world! If you are interested in surf lessons, we will arrange them for you or for the entire group. We book our lessons with Innocent Surf School.