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October 11-17 | Ranging $2,400 - $2,800 for a shared accommidationWellness in the Rainforest
Wellness in the Rainforest
Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica
October 11 - 17, 2026 (6 Nights)
with Kayla Copeland & Kate Bentley
held at Samasati Yoga & Wellness Retreat Center
Wake to the sound of howler monkeys in the jungle canopy, sip warm herbal tea as the Caribbean sun rises, and move through a morning yoga practice overlooking the rainforest and sea.
Set within 250 acres of protected rainforest on Costa Rica’s lush Caribbean coast, this immersive retreat blends daily yoga, meditation, Ayurvedic wisdom, tropical nourishment, and meaningful cultural connection in one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth. Each day is designed to help you soften the nervous system, restore natural rhythms, and reconnect with yourself through practice, rest, and nature.
Guided by senior yoga teacher Kayla Copeland and Kate Bentley, Faculty Instructor at Mount Madonna Institute, this retreat offers a grounded and inspiring blend of Vinyasa, Yin, meditation, Ayurvedic self care, food as medicine teachings, and restorative time in the jungle and sea.
Come home to yourself in a place where the rainforest breathes, the ocean slows you down, and wellness becomes something you can feel in your body.
What to Expect
A week of yoga, Ayurveda, tropical nourishment, and deep restoration on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast
There are places that invite you to relax.
And then there are places that help you remember who you are beneath the noise.
This retreat is the latter.
Nestled within 250 acres of protected rainforest above Costa Rica’s Caribbean coastline, Samasati Yoga & Wellness Retreat Center offers a rare kind of sanctuary: jungle trails winding through medicinal plants and tropical flowers, sweeping ocean views from open air terraces, the sounds of toucans and howler monkeys overhead, and the kind of humidity, salt air, and birdsong that seem to pull the body back into its natural rhythm.
Here, your days begin with sunrise tea and quiet reflection, followed by morning meditation and Vinyasa Flow as warm tropical light filters through the trees. Afternoons invite spaciousness, perhaps a swim in the Caribbean, a hammock nap beneath the canopy, a waterfall hike, birdwatching, a massage, or simply time to exhale. As the day winds down, you will gather again for Yin, restorative practice, Yoga Nidra, or gentle evening meditation, allowing the nervous system to settle deeply before dinner.
This is not simply a yoga retreat with Ayurveda added on.
It is a whole body reset rooted in the intelligence of rhythm, environment, nourishment, and practice.
Led by senior yoga teacher Kayla Copeland and Kate Bentley, Faculty Instructor at Mount Madonna Institute, this week long immersion weaves together yoga, meditation, Ayurvedic lifestyle teachings, tropical plant based meals, forest bathing, cultural experience, and intentional rest to create a retreat that is both deeply restorative and profoundly alive.
What makes this retreat unique
Daily yoga designed to energize, regulate, and restore
Each day includes two distinct yoga experiences designed to meet the body where it is:
• Morning practice: meditation, breathwork, and Vinyasa Flow to awaken circulation, build prana, and create steadiness for the day
• Evening practice: Yin, restorative yoga, gentle floor based release, Yoga Nidra, or meditation to unwind the fascia, downshift the nervous system, and support deeper sleep
This rhythm allows participants to experience both activation and integration, which is vital in a setting where the body naturally wants to become more receptive, open, and regulated.
All levels are welcome. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or returning to your mat after a long pause, the practices will be thoughtfully guided and accessible.
Ayurveda in a way you can actually live
Kate Bentley brings Ayurveda out of the abstract and into the felt experience of the retreat itself.
Rather than only speaking about Ayurvedic theory, participants will experience how Ayurveda lives in the body through daily rhythm, digestion, sensory regulation, tropical climate awareness, and food as medicine.
Ayurveda sessions may include:
• Discovering your dosha and understanding your unique constitution
• How to create a dinacharya, or daily rhythm, that supports steadiness and vitality
• Self abhyanga, or self oil massage, and simple nervous system supportive rituals
• Ayurvedic digestion principles in a tropical environment
• Food combining, agni support, and how to eat for clarity rather than heaviness
• How to recognize imbalance through sleep, appetite, mood, elimination, energy, and sensory overload
• Simple take home practices for travel, seasonal transitions, and stress recovery
This is practical, embodied Ayurveda. It is not overwhelming, not dogmatic, and deeply supportive.
Nourishing meals that support practice and digestion
Meals are not an afterthought here. They are part of the medicine.
Throughout the week, you will enjoy three daily vegan or vegetarian buffet style meals built around fresh tropical produce, local ingredients, and balanced plant based protein options such as beans, lentils, tofu, seitan, and quinoa.
Expect the kind of food that feels vibrant and alive:
• Tropical fruits at breakfast
• Grounding grains and legumes
• Colorful vegetables and fresh herbs
• Warming teas
• Fresh juices
• Satisfying meals that support yoga practice without weighing you down
This retreat is especially designed to help guests experience what it feels like to be well fed, well rested, and well regulated without the overstimulation of modern life.
A Caribbean side Costa Rica experience, not the usual Costa Rica retreat
The Caribbean coast of Costa Rica has a very different energy from the busier Pacific side.
It is lush, soulful, humid, colorful, and deeply alive.
Here you will experience:
• Warm Caribbean waters
• Palm lined beaches and a slower, more sensual pace
• Rich Afro Caribbean cultural influence
• Nearby villages such as Puerto Viejo
• The vibrant natural beauty of one of the most biodiverse regions in Central America
• The matrilineal culture and wisdom of the Bribri people, whose relationship with land, plants, and cacao offers a meaningful layer of connection to place
This retreat includes a Bribri Indigenous Tour and cacao ceremony, offering an opportunity to respectfully encounter the cultural and ecological richness of the region.
What’s Included
• 6 nights accommodations in a stunning rainforest setting
• Daily morning meditation and Vinyasa Flow
• Daily evening Yin, restorative, or gentle yoga
• Ayurvedic workshops and practical self care teachings with Kate Bentley
• 3 vegan or vegetarian buffet style meals daily
• Drinking water, juices, tea, and coffee
• Plant based protein options including beans, lentils, tofu, seitan, and quinoa
• One full beach day with group activities
• One day exploring Puerto Viejo and nearby towns
• Bribri Indigenous Tour
• Cacao Ceremony
• Opportunities for forest bathing, nature walks, birdwatching, and waterfall hikes
• Roundtrip transportation to the local airport
• Access to a deeply supportive environment for rest, reflection, and renewal
Optional add ons may include:
• Additional yoga classes
• Therapeutic spa treatments
• Massage
• Additional excursions
• Personalized wellness experiences based on your interests
COST & ACCOMMODATIONS
Welcome to your sanctuary, set within 250 acres of untouched Costa Rican rainforest on the tranquil Caribbean side. Here, nature’s healing embrace meets the comfort of a modern retreat, creating the perfect space for relaxation, rejuvenation, and self-connection.
$500 Non-Refundable Deposit
Payment Plans Available
Pricing Below is Per Person:
Double Occupancy with Wifi: $2,800 per person
Double Occupancy NO Wifi: $2,600 per person
Single Occupancy with Wifi: $3,800 per person (Only 2 Spots!)
Single Occupancy NO Wifi (in a 5 bedroom / 2 bath house): $2,400 per person
Please inquire to info@pleasurepointyoga.com
Meet Your Instructors & Guides
Kayla Copeland
MA, APCC, E-RYT-500
Holistic Associate Psychotherapist | Professional Yoga Teacher | Artist
I am the leader of the Embodied Breath™ Yoga & Breathwork Teacher Training, an E-RYT 500 and an artist. I have my B.S. in Psychology and am currently pursuing an M.A. in Mindfulness-based Counseling Psychology. I have been honing my skills since the early 2000’s and my intention is to support you in diving deeper into the practices of yoga, yoga philosophy, mindfulness, psychology, and so much more in a beautifully meaningful way.
I have studied extensively with Sri Dharma Mittra in New York City and Aimee Nitzberg in Santa Cruz, California.
I lead yoga and wellness retreats locally and abroad. My teaching focuses on mindfulness, breath awareness, and somatic experiencing while weaving in essences of Buddhist Psychology and Taoist principles. I fuse fluid movement, strength building, and a loving awareness of self.
I cannot wait to share these practices with you and watch all your growth unfold!
Kayla’s Weekly Schedule at the Sanctuary:
Strong Bhakti Flow - Sundays 10am
Mixed Flow - Mondays 5:30pm
Slow Flow + Breathwork - Wednesdays 9am
Yin Yoga - Fridays 4pm
Kate Bentley, MA
Kate Bentley, MA is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and educator with more than 25 years of experience in integrative and nature-based wellness. Her work explores the full spectrum of healing, including the physical, emotional, and energetic, through the lens of Ayurveda, Yoga, and South American healing traditions.
Having studied with respected teachers internationally, Kate brings a rare depth of understanding to her practice. As a former Clinical Supervisor and faculty member at the Mount Madonna Institute, she has guided students and clients integrating ancient knowledge with modern life, supporting transformation that is both grounded and enduring.
In her consultations, retreats, and immersive programs, Kate creates spaces where learning becomes a remembrance of the body’s wisdom and a genuine reconnection to balance, presence, and vitality.
Megan McAllister: Owner & Guide
Megan Brooke McAllister is the inspired owner, yogini, dance aficionado, and visionary at Pleasure Point Sanctuary. Megan is registered with the Yoga Alliance as a RYT-500, is Zumba Instructor Certified and is a lifelong dance enthusiast who continues to lead yoga, dance and wellness retreats and experiences around the world.
Megan is deeply connected with: the cosmos, the mystical, the moon, directions and elements. Her teaching style blends embodied, sacred movement with Yoga philosophy, mudra, mantra, meditation and breathwork to connect back with sacred self and hold the capacity to sit with the light and the dark, while honoring and integrating all parts.
She has been leading and participating in Goddess Circles, Rituals, & Retreats and working with the Goddess in ceremony for over 25 Years. A former Executive Director of Strategic Portfolio Management, Strategy, and Market & Competitive Intelligence in high tech in Silicon Valley — she holds Bachelor of Arts in Economics from UCSC as well as Master in Business Administration from Santa Clara University. She found the jewel of her heart as student at Pleasure Point Sanctuary, which offered her refuge and a loving container to heal and awaken to her soul’s calling.
“Dance is my Religion. Yoga is my Heart” ~ Megan
“Mind over matter; Heart over mind” ~ Megan
“Dream Big. Dream Delicious. The Universe will respond bigger, bolder, and more beautiful than your wildest dreams beyond the edges of your imagination”. ~ Megan
The Details
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A $500 non-refundable deposit secures your spot.
Payment plans available
Pricing Below is Per Person:
Welcome to your sanctuary, set within 250 acres of untouched Costa Rican rainforest on the tranquil Caribbean side. Here, nature’s healing embrace meets the comfort of a modern retreat, creating the perfect space for relaxation, rejuvenation, and self-connection.
Double Occupancy with Wifi: $2,800 per person
Double Occupancy NO Wifi: $2,600 per person
Single Occupancy with Wifi: $3,800 per person (only 2 Spots!)
Single Occupancy NO Wifi: $2,400 per person
Please inquire to info@pleasurepointyoga.com
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6 nights accommodations in a stunning rainforest setting
Daily morning meditation and Vinyasa Flow
Daily evening Yin, restorative, or gentle yoga
Ayurvedic workshops and practical self care teachings with Kate Bentley
3 vegan or vegetarian buffet style meals daily
Drinking water, juices, tea, and coffee
Plant based protein options including beans, lentils, tofu, seitan, and quinoa
One full beach day with group activities
One day exploring Puerto Viejo and nearby towns
Bribri Indigenous Tour
Cacao Ceremony
Opportunities for forest bathing, nature walks, birdwatching, and waterfall hikes
Roundtrip transportation to the local airport
Access to a deeply supportive environment for rest, reflection, and renewal
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Airfare and Airport Transfer
Additional yoga classes
Therapeutic spa treatments
Massage
Additional excursions
Personalized wellness experiences based on your interests
Meat with Meals
Chicken - $8 per meal per person
Beef - $9.7 per meal per person
Fish - $13 per meal per person
Add-On “a la carte” menu items including excursions, SPA treatments, etc.:
Thai massage 1.5 hrs $160
Table massage 1 hr $105
Table bodywork 1.5 hrs $135
Includes taxes
Alcohol or Personal Purchases / Souvenirs
Travel Insurance (recommended)
Gratuities
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Daily yoga designed to energize, regulate, and restore
Each day includes two distinct yoga experiences designed to meet the body where it is:
• Morning practice: meditation, breathwork, and Vinyasa Flow to awaken circulation, build prana, and create steadiness for the day
• Evening practice: Yin, restorative yoga, gentle floor based release, Yoga Nidra, or meditation to unwind the fascia, downshift the nervous system, and support deeper sleep
This rhythm allows participants to experience both activation and integration, which is vital in a setting where the body naturally wants to become more receptive, open, and regulated.
All levels are welcome. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or returning to your mat after a long pause, the practices will be thoughtfully guided and accessible.
Ayurveda in a way you can actually live
Kate Bentley brings Ayurveda out of the abstract and into the felt experience of the retreat itself.
Rather than only speaking about Ayurvedic theory, participants will experience how Ayurveda lives in the body through daily rhythm, digestion, sensory regulation, tropical climate awareness, and food as medicine.
Ayurveda sessions may include:
• Discovering your dosha and understanding your unique constitution
• How to create a dinacharya, or daily rhythm, that supports steadiness and vitality
• Self abhyanga, or self oil massage, and simple nervous system supportive rituals
• Ayurvedic digestion principles in a tropical environment
• Food combining, agni support, and how to eat for clarity rather than heaviness
• How to recognize imbalance through sleep, appetite, mood, elimination, energy, and sensory overload
• Simple take home practices for travel, seasonal transitions, and stress recovery
This is practical, embodied Ayurveda. It is not overwhelming, not dogmatic, and deeply supportive.
Nourishing meals that support practice and digestion
Meals are not an afterthought here. They are part of the medicine.
Throughout the week, you will enjoy three daily vegan or vegetarian buffet style meals built around fresh tropical produce, local ingredients, and balanced plant based protein options such as beans, lentils, tofu, seitan, and quinoa.
Expect the kind of food that feels vibrant and alive:
• Tropical fruits at breakfast
• Grounding grains and legumes
• Colorful vegetables and fresh herbs
• Warming teas
• Fresh juices
• Satisfying meals that support yoga practice without weighing you down
This retreat is especially designed to help guests experience what it feels like to be well fed, well rested, and well regulated without the overstimulation of modern life.
A Caribbean side Costa Rica experience, not the usual Costa Rica retreat
The Caribbean coast of Costa Rica has a very different energy from the busier Pacific side.
It is lush, soulful, humid, colorful, and deeply alive.
Here you will experience:
• Warm Caribbean waters
• Palm lined beaches and a slower, more sensual pace
• Rich Afro Caribbean cultural influence
• Nearby villages such as Puerto Viejo
• The vibrant natural beauty of one of the most biodiverse regions in Central America
• The matrilineal culture and wisdom of the Bribri people, whose relationship with land, plants, and cacao offers a meaningful layer of connection to place
This retreat includes a Bribri Indigenous Tour and cacao ceremony, offering an opportunity to respectfully encounter the cultural and ecological richness of the region.
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Morning
6:30 to 7:00 am | Sunrise Tea & Quiet Time
Warm herbal tea, fresh fruit, and the chance to watch the sun rise over the Caribbean or sit in stillness while the rainforest wakes around you.
7:00 to 8:30 am | Meditation, Breathwork & Vinyasa Flow
A grounding and energizing morning practice led by Kayla Copeland to awaken the body, regulate the breath, and build inner steadiness.
8:30 to 9:30 am | Tropical Nourishment Breakfast
Fresh fruit, nourishing proteins, warm options, and balanced meals to support vitality and digestion.
Midday
10:30 am to 12:00 pm | Ayurveda Session with Kate Bentley
Practical teachings in Ayurvedic self care, digestion, rhythm, constitution, and simple daily practices that can travel home with you.
12:30 to 1:30 pm | Lunch
Afternoon | Spacious Time to Follow Your Rhythm
This is where the retreat breathes.
You may choose to:
• Walk jungle trails through the rainforest
• Swim in the warm Caribbean Sea
• Rest in a hammock overlooking the canopy
• Journal, read, or nap
• Book a spa treatment or massage
• Watch toucans, butterflies, sloths, and monkeys from your terrace
• Join optional excursions such as waterfall visits, nature hikes, or local cultural outings
This spaciousness is intentional.
It allows the practices to land.
Evening
5:00 to 6:15 pm | Yin, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, or Meditation
A gentle unwinding practice to release accumulated tension and support deep nervous system repair.
6:30 to 7:30 pm | Dinner
8:00 pm | Evening Gathering (select evenings)
May include:
• Ayurveda Q&A
• Yoga philosophy
• Guided meditation
• Group reflection
• Kirtan
• Stargazing beneath the Caribbean sky
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This retreat is for those who are ready to step away from speed, overstimulation, and constant output, and remember what it feels like to be nourished.
It may be especially supportive if you are:
• Craving real rest, not just a vacation
• Wanting to deepen your yoga practice in a beautiful, non performative environment
• Curious about Ayurveda and how to apply it in daily life
• Moving through a transition and needing clarity, reset, or perspective
• Longing to reconnect with your body, breath, and inner rhythm
• Seeking meaningful travel that includes both wellness and cultural depth
• Drawn to the healing intelligence of rainforest, ocean, and slower living
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What do people say about Return to Self Yoga Retreats & Cultural Experiences:
“It was one of the best trips of my life and not just among all the yoga retreats I’ve done. It was perfection! Well done and thank you so much!”
“Fabulous group of people, wonderful accommodations, delicious foods, plenty of activities and time to yourself.”
“Your energy, attention and ability to draw a group of wonderful yogis together in a spectacular location.”
“Such a beautiful set up of activities”
“Everything about it was magical.”
“The flexibility to take solo excursions via taxi was awesome, and the food was INCREDIBLE. Loved the location, loved the yoga difficulty/style, loved the morning meditations.”
“The planning was immaculate. The location was beautiful. The community/people that came were lovely. The activities offered were perfect.”
“It was so organized”
“Excellent retreat with much love shared.”
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Please fly into San Jose (SJO) then take a local airline from SJO to Limon on either Green Airways or Sansa
Sansa recommends you land at least 90 minutes before the departure of the flight, but our guests have made it with an hour to spare if you want to take that chance. This option is totals about $110 per person.
We would like to coordinate the flights to Limon together so we can fly and ride together! It’s quite the adventure getting there and a great way to kick off the journey hOMe…
If your flight gets in after 4pm, you will need to stay a night in San Jose and fly over in the morning
SFO to SJO: Depart from SFO between 11pm - 2am so you can make your connection in SJO to Limon. United and Avianca have great options. This flight takes about 6-7 hours
SJO to Limon: Depart from SJO between 10am - 2pm depending on your arrival flight time above. Plenty of flights all day, every hour
PLEASE COORDINATE WITH MEGAN ON FLIGHTS - she will provide her flight plan soon
Retreat Policies
For more information,
please email us at info@pleasurepointyoga.com
No Refunds – No Credits will be issued for Cancellations
Pleasure Point Sanctuary (Yoga & Dance) is not responsible for any loss or damage as a result of a substitution, alteration or cancellation/postponement of an event. Pleasure Point Yoga shall assume no liability whatsoever in the event this retreat is cancelled, rescheduled or postponed due to a fortuitous event, Act of God, unforeseen occurrence or any other event that renders performance of this retreat impracticable, illegal or impossible. For purposes of this clause, a fortuitous event shall include, but not be limited to: COVID-19, war, fire, labor strike, extreme weather or other emergency.
In the event Pleasure Point Sanctuary postpones or reschedules this retreat, your spot will be guaranteed and transferred to that later date.