Customized Wellness Retreats

Relax, Rejuvenate, Transform

A Space to Return to Yourself

Slow mornings. Warm lemon water at sunrise, ocean air, a schedule with room to breathe. Meals are cooked with intention. The jungle hums quietly in the background while you rest, move, and remember what stillness feels like.

Spaces designed to hold you. Every room follows Vastu, the ancient science of space and energy, so that where you sleep, reflect, and heal is already working in harmony with you. The Aum Cabin's hexagonal form mirrors patterns found throughout nature — every room here is oriented and shaped to invite calm rather than disrupt it.

No diagnosis, just space. This isn't a retreat that tells you what's wrong. It's a place that simply holds space for whatever you bring — burnout or curiosity, grief or celebration, or just the wish for a slower week.

"What is it that you plan to do with your one wild precious life?" — Mary Oliver

Start with a Discovery Call

You need a break and we got you...

Why you need this retreat?

Reset your Nervous System

Take a Break from Your Worries

Alleviate Burnout

Alleviate Sensory Overload with Natural Views

Enhance Mental Clarity

Rejuvenate

Reconnect

Relax

Destress

Deepen Practice

Reflect

"What is it that you plan to do with your one wild precious life" ~Mary Oliver

Start with a Discovery Call

What's Included?

Pre Retreat Discovery Call

Arrival Consultation & Care Plan

Concierge Services

*Shuttle to/from Liberia Airport

Daily Schedule:

6:30 am Warm Lemon Water/Tea

7:00 am Mindful Movement Class

8:30 am Breakfast

12:00 pm: Lunch

3:00 pm: San Juanillo Beach Shuttle

6:00 pm: Dinner

7:00 pm: Yoga Philosophy

Option to add on any of our curated experiences below...

Welcome

Welcome to Soma Retreat Center, our food forest nestled in the tranquil beach village of San Juanillo, Guanacaste. Here, you'll find a harmonious blend of comfort and nature, with modern accommodations surrounded by vibrant flora that invites hummingbirds, butterflies, and birds to visit. Every space at Soma — from the shape of our cabins to the direction each room faces — is designed in alignment with Vastu, the ancient science of space and energy, and sacred geometry, so the land and the architecture support you before a single practice begins. We're also fortunate to sit within one of the world's five Blue Zones, regions known for some of the longest, healthiest lives on the planet — you can read more about it here. This peaceful oasis is designed for you to relax, reenergize, and renew, providing the perfect space to reconnect with nature and rediscover your true self. Come and experience the serenity that awaits you at Soma.

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Retreat Dates

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Customize Your Retreat with Our Add On's

Not sure where to start? Most guests begin with a Farm Tour or Mindful Archery...

Mindful Archery by Freddy

This immersive website feature teaches you to synchronize your breath with the physical draw of the bow, anchoring your awareness in the present moment. You will master basic archery mechanics while training your mind to dismiss distractions, cultivate deep focus, and release internal stress. Each shot becomes a practice of letting go. Perfect for beginners and wellness enthusiasts alike, this unique class offers a calm space to quiet the mind and discover clarity. Step onto the range and find your inner center.

Reiki Treatment by Sonia

Our Reiki Session offers a deeply restorative, non-invasive energy healing experience designed to balance your mind, body, and spirit. During this peaceful session, a certified practitioner uses gentle, hands-on or hovering touch to guide life force energy through your body's natural energy centers. This intentional practice helps dissolve energetic blocks, soothe the nervous system, and trigger your body’s innate ability to heal itself. It is a profoundly relaxing experience that melts away chronic stress, eases emotional tension, and leaves you with a deep sense of inner clarity, warmth, and renewal.

Farm Tour by Freddy

Explore the land firsthand to discover a diverse variety of native medicinal plants and thriving fruit trees. This hands-on experience invites you to connect deeply with nature as you learn about the traditional healing properties of local flora. Along the trail, you will also taste fresh, seasonal fruits directly from the source. Perfect for nature lovers and wellness seekers, this educational walk offers a sensory-rich look into the earth's natural pharmacy and edible treasures.

Reiki Level 1 & 2 Training by Sonia

Our Reiki Level 1 & 2 Training is a comprehensive certification course designed to awaken your natural healing abilities. In Level 1, you will learn the history of Reiki, receive your first energetic attunements, and master self-healing techniques alongside foundational hands-on practices. Level 2 deepens your journey by introducing sacred healing symbols, teaching you how to perform long-distance healing, and expanding your intuition. Combining interactive lectures, hands-on practice, and deep energetic alignment, this dual certification empowers you to confidently channel universal life force energy to heal yourself, support your loved ones, or begin your professional practice.

Hike to River by Sonia or Freddy

This walking excursion offers the perfect balance of physical challenge and natural tranquility, making it ideal for adventurous spirits and photography lovers alike. Immerse yourself in the local landscape and enjoy the refreshing reward waiting at the trail's end. If you are lucky, you may even see a small waterfall depending on the season.

Ayurveda Cooking Workshop by Sonia

Step into the kitchen for a hands-on exploration of Ayurvedic spice blending. You'll create and taste custom spice blends designed to balance your unique dosha, learning how each ingredient supports digestion, energy, and overall harmony in the body. More than a cooking class, this workshop sends you home with practical tools — blends, techniques, and simple principles — you can fold into your everyday meals long after your retreat ends.

Ayurvedic Treatments

by Sonia & Ciro

Embark on a profound journey of self-healing and total rejuvenation through a collaboration of Pura Veda at Soma Retreat Center, where the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda restores harmony to mind, body, and spirit. Trained by Ayurvedic physician Dr. Vasant Lad, we're excited to bring his time-honored teachings directly into our curated selection of classical therapeutic treatments—designed to dissolve stress, ease chronic pain, and revitalize your cellular energy.

From the deeply calming, continuous flow of warm oils in Shirodhara, to the master-cleansing benefits of traditional Basti enemas, each ritual is tailored to your unique constitutional needs. Experience specialized warm-oil retention reservoirs (local bastis) that provide intensive, targeted relief to vital energy centers:

Hrid Basti – nourishes the cardiac center, soothes emotional stress and heals the heart chakra (grief, trauma, heartbreak)
Prushta Basti and Kati Basti – alleviate upper and lower back pain while rebuilding spinal flexibility
Janu Basti – soothes, lubricates, and regenerates arthritic or aching knee joints
Manya Basti – releases tension and stiffness in the neck and cervical region and improves the body's communication to the brain
Vankshana Basti – relieves hip tension and restores ease of movement

Netra Basti — Relief for Screen-Weary Eyes

If your days are spent behind screens—laptops, phones, endless scrolling—your eyes are likely carrying more strain than you realize. Digital eye strain shows up in familiar ways: dryness and irritation, blurred or fluctuating vision, a gritty or burning sensation, tension headaches, sensitivity to light, and that heavy, fatigued feeling by day's end. Netra Basti is a deeply soothing ritual for anyone whose eyes rarely get a real break—offering a moment of stillness and hydration that screens simply can't give back.

Pura Veda at Soma Retreat Center offers these authentic, timeless treatments to help ease modern-day stress, soften structural discomfort, and awaken a lasting sense of inner peace.

Ayurvedic Food

Rooted in the ancient principles of Ayurveda, Chef Freddy carefully curates seasonal, dosha-balancing meals respecting food combination principles to enhance digestion to support physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual well-being. There is special care for each ingredient to activate its energetic qualities through soaking, fermenting, sprouting, etc. Every dish is designed to complement daily yoga practice, meditation, and detox therapies—crafted mindfully with fresh, organic, and locally sourced ingredients, many times harvested at Pura Veda.

Balancing bowl of fermented cabbage, avocado, tofu and rice noodles served for lunch during the yoga teacher training

Meet your Guides

who will guide you on this journey inwards...

Sonia

Sonia Kaur

Therapeutic Yoga Counselor | Practitioner of Ayurveda | Food Alchemist | Archer

Sonia Kaur is a deeply intuitive guide and teacher who brings over 2,000 hours of teaching and training experience in the healing arts of Yoga, Ayurveda and Reiki. As a Therapeutic Yoga Counselor and practitioner rooted in traditional wisdom, Sonia specializes in Yoga Philosophy, Mindful Yoga, Pranayama (breathwork), Meditation, and Ayurveda Cooking for Self-Healers. Read more >

Ciro Nirvair

Assistant Yoga Teacher | Ayurvedic Practitioner | Artist | Photographer | Marketing Director

Ciro is a multifaceted teacher and creative whose intuitive presence brings balance, clarity, and inspiration to every space he holds. As an Assistant Yoga Teacher and Ayurvedic Practitioner at Pura Veda, Ciro weaves together a deep love for anatomy, mindful movement, and the healing wisdom of Ayurveda to support students on their personal path to well-being. Read more >

Ciro sitting on the steps watching a social flycatcher

Freddy

Freddy F. Fajardo

Mindful Archery / Teacher / Chef

Chef Freddy is a teacher, mindfulness practitioner and Ayurvedic food alchemist with deep knowledge of the chemistry involved in Ayurvedic and yogic food preparation . With over 10 years of experience in vegetarian, high pranic and sattvic cuisine, he serves as the head chef at Pura Veda, where food is live energy that provides both nourishment and medicine.
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Pricing/Accommodation

Every retreat includes your daily meals, movement, and consultation — your room is simply where the day settles. Each space at Soma is designed in alignment with Vastu principles and sacred geometry, from the hexagonal form of the Aum Cabin to the elemental names — Apas, Vayu, Tejas — that shape how each room feels and holds you.

Apas Room with a jungle view and a double bed

Apas Room $2000

The Apas room is a private room which represents the element of water in Sanskrit. It is one of the five great elements (panchamahabhuta) and is deeply connected to emotions, purification, and the sacral chakra. The Apas room comes complete with a/c, private bathroom and private balcony boasting beautiful jungle views. Share this room with a partner for an add on of $1600.

Hexagon cabin provides a home during the yoga teacher trainings

Aum Cabin $2000

The Aum Cabin is a private hexagonal bungalow inspired by the harmony of sacred geometry, creating a space that feels both grounding and beautifully serene.

Thoughtfully designed for comfort and connection with the surrounding landscape, the cabin features air conditioning, a private ensuite

bathroom, a balcony with a breakfast bar, and a secluded patio where you can unwind beneath a canopy of stars. From slow mornings immersed in nature to peaceful evenings under the night sky, every detail invites a sense of calm and restoration.

Ideal for solo travelers or those wishing to share the experience, the Aum Cabin offers a unique blend of boutique comfort, privacy, and natural beauty.

Share the Aum Cabin with a partner or friend for an additional $1,600.

Private Room with a Shared Bathroom and balcony with a jungle view

Vayu Room $2000

The Vayu Room is a cozy private room inspired by Vayu, the Sanskrit element of air, evoking lightness, clarity, and a sense of ease.

Designed for restful simplicity, the room features air conditioning and a private balcony overlooking the lush jungle—an inviting spot to enjoy the fresh morning air or unwind to the sounds of

The Vayu Room is a cozy private room inspired by Vayu, the Sanskrit element of air, evoking lightness, clarity, and a sense of ease.

Designed for restful simplicity, the room features air conditioning and a private balcony overlooking the lush jungle—an inviting spot to enjoy the fresh morning air or unwind to the sounds of

Shared room with a shared bathroom for our yoga teacher training students

Tejas Room $2000

The Tejas Room is a welcoming private retreat inspired by Tejas, the Sanskrit element of fire, symbolizing vitality, transformation, and inner radiance.

Bright, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed, this air-conditioned room offers beautiful views of the surrounding jungle, creating a peaceful setting to rest and recharge between practices.

This room includes a shared bathroom located just across the hallway. The Tejas Room combines modern comfort with the natural beauty that surrounds it.

Ideal for those who enjoy the connection of a shared experience, the Tejas Room offers a warm and inviting space to relax, restore, and feel at home in nature.

Wooden cabin single room with a shared bathroom perfect for one yoga teacher training student

Humble Abode $2000

The Humble Abode is a cozy private wooden cabin nestled among lush fruit trees, offering a peaceful retreat immersed in nature. Unwind on your private patio, refresh in the outdoor shower, and enjoy the simple comforts of a thoughtfully maintained shared bathroom. Designed for rest,

connection, and tranquility, The Humble Abode is the perfect sanctuary for your wellness escape.

Start Your Journey

Students of the March 2025 yoga teacher training graduation on the beach

What our clients are saying...

The atmosphere at Pura Veda was a testament to their dedication to mindful living. The Ayurveda meals, curated with intention, love, and nourishing ingredients, provided a foundation for well-being. Each bite became a conscious celebration, fueling not just the body but also the soul.

Lindsay Martin