3-Day Ayurveda Yoga Retreats in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica in August

Santa Teresa's bohemian surf-yoga culture and the Nicoya Peninsula's status as one of the world's five Blue Zones make this one of the most wellness-aligned locations on earth. Retreats typically run 5–14 days, with daily practice sessions morning and evening, meals included, and accommodation on-site. The experience in Santa Teresa is shaped by the local culture, climate, and teacher community — making it meaningfully different from retreats at home.

Ayurvedic wellness retreats integrating diet, treatment, and practice. Santa Teresa's retreat infrastructure supports this style particularly well — experienced teachers, appropriate facilities, and the right environment for the depth of practice Ayurveda requires.

A 3 days retreat is ideal for a first experience or reset — enough to decompress and establish a rhythm. Most practitioners who attend a 3 days retreat in Santa Teresa describe it as a meaningful but appetite-whetting experience.

August is outside Santa Teresa's peak retreat season. The advantages: lower prices, smaller groups, and often a more intimate atmosphere. Most retreat centres operate year-round and the quality of teaching is unchanged. The main variable is weather — check the specific centre's advice for August conditions.

Browse the retreats listed on this page — each one links directly to the retreat centre for enquiry or booking. For personalised recommendations, you can also reach us on WhatsApp. We do not take commissions, so our recommendations are entirely based on quality.