Winter Wellness Retreat

Pilates-Surf-Yoga 2012

“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 fifth annual Wellness Retreat in Nosara, Costa Rica. Align’s talented staff will guide you through a week of Yoga, Pilates, and Prana Stretch to help you become in tune with your natural rhythms. Spend the week in a tranquil beach community, lush with tropical greenery, and experience the ultimate mind and body connection. Everyday you will experience a morning Vinyasa yoga class followed by an afternoon Pilates mat class. The afternoons and evenings are yours to experience all that Nosara has to offer.

Escape to Nosara, Costa Rica!

January 28-February 4, 2012- Sold out!
with Adrienne Fitzmaurice & Sydney Holly

February 4- February 11, 2012- Open for reservations!
with Adrienne Fitzmaurice & Sydney Holly

Space is limited!
Call 612-343-7500 or email adrienne@alignpilates.com to register.
Non-refundable $300 deposit to hold a spot.

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:

Rates include: 7 night stay, Pilates and Yoga everyday, one Prana Stretch class, and daily al la carte breakfast. Rates do not include airfare (see airfare info at bottom of page)
NEW! This year rates include taxi transportation from Liberia to Nosara.

Coco Rooms:

Single Occupancy Cocos Room: $2715
Double Occupancy Cocos Room: $1885/person

Bungalows:

Single Occupancy Bungalow: $3000
Double Occupancy Bungalow: $2025/person
Two Bedroom Suite: Includes two bedrooms each with 1 king-size bed & 1 sofa bed. (Sleeps up to 6 people- 3 in each room). Outdoor seating area with sofa, chairs, and hammock. The 2 bedrooms share 1 large bathroom.

2 People: $2535/person
3 People: $2040/person
4 People: $1795/person
5 people: $1645/person
6 People: $1545/person

Class Schedule:

Saturday: Welcome Circle 6:30p.m. – 7:30p.m.
Sunday: Yoga 8:30a.m.-10:00a.m. / Pilates Mat 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
Monday : Yoga 8:30a.m.-10:00a.m. / Pilates Mat 4:00-5:00p.m.
Tuesday: Yoga 8:30a.m.-10:00a.m. / Pilates Mat 2:00-3:00p.m.
Wednesday: Power Pilates 7:00a.m.-8:15a.m. / Meditation beach walk 8:15a.m.-9:30a.m. / Prana Stretch 6:00p.m.-7:30p.m.
Thursday: Yoga 8:30a.m.-10:00a.m. / Power Pilates 3:00-4:00p.m.
Friday: Yoga 8:30a.m.-10:00a.m. / Closing Circle 6:30p.m.

About the classes:

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

Airfare Information:

All guests should book their flights to Liberia, Costa Rica. Flights should arrive in Liberia no later then 2:30p.m. in order to catch the group shuttle to Nosara. We recommend the only direct flight on Delta.  Those who arrive later than 2:30p.m. are responsible for arranging their own shuttle.

Payment Information:

Credit cards are not accepted for this trip.
Hold a spot $300 non-refundable deposit .
The remaining balance is due in full no later than Friday October 14, 2011.