Ayurveda Detox & Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica
8 Days // 7 Nights
Panchakarma Therapy
Come home to yourself in the heart of the earths biodiversity. Your wild soul is waiting to awaken.
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Sweet Honey Wellness is closed July & August for summer holidays.
Bookings are open from September 7th, 2026 through March 2027.
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Where: Playa Chiquita, Puerto Viejo, Limón, Costa Rica
When: Pick your Dates from the availability list
Who are you? A human being looking for a pause, a reset, a space to rest & rejuvenate. Desiring to experience a different style of holiday. Without gluttony, overdoing and consumption and instead with awareness, wellness and the science of Panchakarma.
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Listed Accommodation - $3800usd
Budget Accommodation - $2800usd
Price for Two/Couples - $4800usd
Upgraded Accom for Two/Couples - $5600usd
* See details below
* All accommodation is private
This retreat is a solo retreat. Meaning it is just for 1 person at a time. The option for a couple or two friends is also available.
Panchakarma translates to the 5 actions of detoxification in Ayurvedic medicine. The principles of PK derive from removing toxins from the body through soothing remedies and purgation methods. During our week together you will undergo two forms of detoxification in which we prepare the body through massage & nutrition for Virechana - castor oil please and Nasya - Nasal oil cleanse.
Ayurveda & Yoga are holistic forms of wellness. During our week together you will feel educated, empowered, and LIBERATED by this deep dive toward healing. This is a time to fully NOURISH your body, mind, and soul. Let the mind rest, let the body and soul rejuvenate. Turn your mind inwards and allow yourself to be fully in the present moment.
During your time you will mono-diet Kitchari to support your bodies cleansing process. Kitchari is a combination of rice and mung beans with ghee and Ayurvedic spices. Meal times will be at your own leisure and all food allergies can be accommodated. Ayurveda cleansing is all about giving your body nourishment. Often times cleanses are seen as a way to strip the body, depleting the system to remove excess toxins. However life is plenty depleting. Allow this to be a week of deep nourishment for your body and mind. Giving to your body true nutrition and vitality.
Ayurveda brings us back to nature, it reminds us of the natural elements; earth, water, fire, air, and ether. These elements live inside of us as well as within everything around us. Discovering how to keep these elements in balance is the key to feeling our best every day, being strong in our health, and being clear within our mental state.
What I truly love about Ayurveda is that it does not simply look at the physical. It is believed that all dis-ease begins in the digestive system and the greatest way to maintain our vitality is to annually cleanse our digestive tract. However, Ayurveda recognizes we are not only digesting the food we eat. We are digesting the conversations we have, the relationships we hold, and our everyday experiences. Every experience we have needs to be digested through our mind and body!
Each day you will have free time to enjoy the area and relax as you wish. The surrounding area has opportunities to explore waterfalls, nearby beaches, shops, and national parks.
Summary & Details
What makes this Retreat Special?
Ayurveda is a feminine form of medicine. Masculine medicine looks at "whats wrong? Lets fix it".
Feminine medicine looks at everything that is going on in your life. Like two women sitting down to catch up over coffee. We want all the details! We want to know who you are? What is your lifestyle? What was happening when imbalance began?
Included:
5 Ayurveda Oil Massages
1 Nasya Therapy
1 Virechana Therapy
6 Yoga Classes - optional evening classes available if you stay at Dragonfly Retreat Center.
Daily meals (all meals)
1 Ayurveda Workshop
2 Meditation Sessions
1 nature excursion or extra healing session (list provided upon booking)
Upon arrival, you will have an arrival dinner and orientation. The days to follow will include morning yoga, pranayama, and meditation. Hatha-style Yoga for beginners or intermediate yogis. Each day you will receive 1 Ayurvedic oil treatment, known as Abyhanga. This treatment is 1 hour and works to assist the natural process of detoxification.
During our time together you will undergo a 6 Day Panchakarma - Ayurvedic Detox. Recieve 5 medicinal oil treatments to soften the tissues and remove Ama (toxins).
On the final day (Day 6) you will drink oil to cleanse the full digestive tract and release all toxins from the alimentary tract, leaving you with a profound sense of mental clarity, lightness to the body and a closer connection to self.
During your stay, you will undergo an Ayurvedic cleanse known as Virechana.
Each day you will recieve a detox massage with medicinal oils after morning yoga and before lunch.
After lunch, you will have free time to enjoy the beach, relax or go on additional excursions.
Your energy levels will not be compromised during this cleanse and you will have full energy to enjoy the area.
Some days we will share extra practices based on your needs and desires.
Day 1: Check in at 3pm Orientation & Dinner 5pm
Day 2: Hatha Yoga Class 8:30am
Breakfast Break
Ayurveda Consultation & Massage 11:30am-2pm
Lunch Break
Sunset Meditation 5:30pm
Day 3: Public Yoga Class 8:30am
Breakfast Break
Ayurveda Massage 11:00am
Lunch Break
Day 4: Hatha Yoga Class 9am
Breakfast Break
Ayurveda Massage 11:30am
Lunch Break
Free time to explore or book other sessions
Day 5: Hatha Yoga Class 9am
Breakfast Break
Ayurveda Massage 11:30am
Lunch Break
Ayurveda Workshop 6pm
Day 6: Purgation Day - 6 hours rest
Ayurveda Massage 5pm
Day 7: Public Yoga Class 8:30am
1 Included Excursion or Healing Session (list provided upon booking)
Day 8: Private Yoga Session 8:30am
Closing Ceremony
Check-in is available from 3 PM on the arrival day and check-out is by 11 AM on the departure day.
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Program & Schedule
Dragonfly Beach Retreat Center
Feel the tranquility of nature in this beachside retreat center located directly in front of Punta Uva beach.
Wake up to the music of the abundant wildlife: toucans, parrots, capuchin and howler monkeys are often seen directly from the property.
The casita is well-outfitted for all you need for a relaxing stay. A fully equipped kitchen, queen side bed and hot water shower. A second bedroom with a twin bed and spacious living room, front porch and hammock.
The property offers a healthy breakfast in the communal area. A natural swimming pool and space to relax. Just a few steps down the jungle path takes you to a shady beach on the Caribbean Sea. Walk a short distance down the coast to discover more beaches and hidden gems.
Enjoy morning & evening Yoga classes onsite at the ocean view Yoga Deck. This breezey space is the perfect way to start your day surrounding by pure nature.
The property is gated and offers a secure area for a car to park if needed.
** All accommodation is subject to availability. Any changes necessary can be made (i.e air conditioning, pool, private setting etc.)
Accommodation
What previous guests are saying…
This week was such an incredible introduction to rebalancing my dosha.
Kayla made the whole week feel like such a warm welcome to discover how to truly nourish my own body. The daily sessions were amazing and truly felt like the traditional way this ancient wisdom was passed down. Kayla shares her wisdom with passion and heart. Any questions I had, she welcomed and answered fully while following up with more resources. I never wanted it to end!
Jessica, 51
In short, I really cannot recommend Kayla and her services more highly.
All you have to do is take one look at her to know that she's the real deal. She walks the walk and talks the talk. She's terrific at coming into your world and finding a way to bring you a little bit out of it in a manner which fits who you are, equipping you with ideas and practices that you can take back home and use to make incremental improvements in your life.
There is no panacea or leapfogging, every journey takes a first step to get there--this was perhaps the greatest lesson I learned from Kayla. Come to this beautiful place to relax, enjoy and take a few steps toward YOUR transformation (with Kayla's help of course)
Matt Jayes, 60
Easy Space to Open Up
I really enjoyed the experience and the journey to healing and detox provided by Kayla!
She is very passionate and knowledgeable, she is also a great listener and I felt very comfortable sharing and opening up to her.
The tools provided were very helpful and the kitchari is amazing!
Lots of yummy flavors that had my body feeling great. Loved the morning yoga classes in the jungle, and I would definitely recommend this to others!
Sylvia & Adam, 39
I had a nice experience with the Ayurvedic Detox - the massage was pleasant,
The detox day itself was chill, the Kitchari was delicious and Kayla was always lovely and smiling. She is clearly knowledgeable and educated in the field, and apart from the massage itself she was sharing some useful tips and information with me that truly helped me! She also had a great way of sharing Costa Rica and we saw so many sloths on the river!
Josh, 37
A wonderful retreat in a lovely setting on the Caribbean in Costa Rica
I wanted to use my vacation in Costa Rica to go on a retreat and focus on my wellbeing. I liked everything about it. It fit my needs perfectly and both the time and location were just right.
I learned something about how Ayurvedic practices and ate food that helped my digestion. I left feeling lighter and healthier.
Kayla is a gifted teacher and works with you. She made the experience easy and pleasant.
Mariam, 71
Kayla led me to a life-changing path of wholeness, health and joyful appreciation for the nature within me and around me!
Julianna, 46
Kayla was such a great host and now friend!
I felt with her I had an authentic experience and feel for Puerto Viejo. She guided me and checked in, always keeping communication open. While we spent a lot of time together, I also had time to myself. She’s such a beautiful soul and I am so glad we crossed paths. She is very knowledgeable and passionate about what she does. Post cleanse day I felt super light and clear visioned.
Giselle, 26
I wanted to detach from my busy life and reconnect with myself and nature.
I was interested in Ayurveda and yoga to help naturally heal and connect with the source.
I am peaceful and energized, and I’m already incorporating Ayurveda practices into my life to help me achieve balance.
Kayla is very kind, thoughtful, and a great teacher. She was patient and understanding of my needs, making my experience so insightful and fun!
L’Oreal, 40