Tropical Serenity – Costa Rica Retreat, July 21st-28th, 2012

Embrace your optimal level of well-being at this Lotus Oasis signature retreat. Whether you are new on the path of yoga and self-discovery or you are looking to deepen your existing practice, our unique yoga and meditation retreat will take your practice and your understanding of the true principles of yoga and conscious living to the next level. This retreat is designed to help you align body, mind and spirit through daily meditation and yoga.Lead by Charlotte Lenssen, Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Instructor and founder of Lotus Oasis Retreats and Sarah Russell, Vinyasa Yoga Instructor and founder of Breathe – Yoga and Cycling Studio – Denver Colorado.

This Destination Wellness Retreat includes:

7 nights and 8 days in the jungle at the beautiful Ama Tierra Resort
All meals and celebration feast including door prizes.
Transportation to and from airport (2 shuttles available)
Twice daily yoga and meditation practice
Daily journal exercises
A trip to the Beach
Salsa class social
Optional trip to the volcano and waterfall available – for an additional $100 (includes meals, transport and entrance into park)

Dates: July 21-28th, 2012 Retreat Price: $1972 Accommodations: Ama Tierra Resort Locations: Ama Tierra, Costa Rica Retreat price includes event, all meals & lodging. Also includes transport from San Jose Airport to retreat center and back. All prices are based on double occupancy. If you wish to have a single room add $250 to the price. Non refundable deposit of $333 due upon registration. Easy payment plans are available. If you already submitted your deposit please go to our retreat registration form and submit before the deadline. Need Airfare? Send an airfare request to our travel partner Time Travel Inc. and get a great Deal! More Information: Contact Charlotte Lenssen (970) 799-8950 charlotte@lotusoasis.com in the 4 corners region and Sarah Russell in Denver (303) 297-3005

Join Us! Limited Space Available!

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Early Bird Special extended! $1772.00 when registering before February 1st, 2012

Retreat Leaders:

Charlotte - is the founder of Lotus Oasis Retreats. Charlotte is a Certified instructor of Qigong, Primordial Sound Meditation, Yoga, and the Nine Breath Method – called Tumo. She has over 14 years of experience in the healing arts. Charlotte has been on a life long journey since she was a child. "It has always been an adventure", Charlotte says with a smile. She was introduced to Siddha yoga when she was 15 and began to practice meditation and yoga at that age. She has always been on a search for something, for something meaningful in her life. This search got her traveling all over the world to many interesting places, meeting interesting people and learning about many interesting philosophies… Always challenging but never boring. She has come to discover that this is what life is about….' a never ending journey'. In her reality the meaning of life is being discovered through service to others. Meditation has helped her discover her path. Since 2007 She has been practicing Primordial Sound Meditation, because of the detailed instructions she received and the guidance in understanding the deeper purpose of this practice she has been able to embrace it fully. This transformational experience has allowed her to see life in a very different way. Her desire is to share this passion she has for life through her daily practices.

Sarah is the founder of Breathe Yoga & Cycling Studio in Denver. Her cultivation of this space only fueled the studio’s mission to create a holistic space for transformation. Sarah was turned on to yoga through a college elective 12 years ago and has been on the mat ever since. She is known for her ever-evolving and unfolding flow style with an alignment focus and Tantric influence. Her teaching is playful, fun and energetic, allowing the new beginner and the experienced yogi to practice side by side. Sarah is the founder of YogaCycle, which brings together her love of cycling and passion for yoga in one class. She weaves a journey through the senses in all her classes by utilzing music, encouraging deep pranayama, sharing personal stories and discussing yogic philosophy. Sarah can be found representing the Mile High as a Lucy Activewear Pro and Manduka Yoga Mat Ambassador.

Retreat Overview

Costa Rica is one of those places where serenity prevails as the most prominent feeling when being in nature. The lush jungles, tropical fruits, gentles breezes and refreshing ocean waters take over the senses. Our retreats take place in a rural Costa Rican eco-retreat and wellness center. A place where you can practice in a magnificent open-air pavilion overlooking the Costa Rican mountains. An all-inclusive wellness, vacation, group retreat or honeymoon destination. A paradise surrounded by nature and beautiful trees, birds and butterflies. Delicious organic foods in a nurturing, friendly environment. A sustainability-oriented center which strives to exemplify organic living. Beautiful and Peaceful Views

Here is where we do our daily yoga and meditation classes with an overlook of the beautiful jungle of Costa Rica.

AmaTierra is a life-enhancing guest facility nestled on 8 acres in the Costa Rican mountains 1 hour west of the capital city of San Jose and 1 hour north of the Central Pacific Beaches.

Make AmaTierra your home base as you venture on day trips to a variety of area attractions. AmaTierra's, elevation, at 2000 feet, creates an ideal climate which stays between 62-84 degrees year round.

A birdwatcher's haven, AmaTierra's 3 hectares of mountain forest is home to 2 kinds of Toucans and hundreds of varieties of birds and butterflies. A stream, hiking trails with stunning views, dozens of mango trees and reforested Pochote hardwood are all part of the ecology here. Committed to rainforest conservation and sustainable agriculture, herbalist owner Jill Ruttenberg has created an organic garden and an atmosphere of discovery for learning about tropical plants. Slowly, AmaTierra is also becoming a state-of-the-art wellness center with integrated natural therapies for true rejuvenation.

The magnificent Pacific Beaches are less than one hour away. From AmaTierra, you can choose to explore the beaches, parks, hot springs or nearby towns on day trips, or stay put for a relaxing and rejuvenating retreat. See our in-house special packages for 3, 5, or 7 night stays, or choose to make AmaTierra a part of an extended Costa Rican tour. Let the staff at AmaTierra help you make your Costa Rican vacation dreams a tangible, wonderful reality.