Danyasa Yoga Retreats and Teacher Training

Danyasa Eco-Retreat and Boutique Hotel sits in Dominical, a small surf town on the south Pacific coast, at the foot of forested hills where the Barú River meets the sea. The beach is about 2 minutes away. It has run since 2008 and is adults-only. Days here mix surf and yoga with a laid-back town feel, and it's a popular venue for yoga teachers who bring their own groups.

The yoga

Danyasa runs daily classes and workshops, "rain or shine" as it puts it, in its open-air Bamboo studio. The class schedule is on its website. Most of its weeks are retreats led by visiting teachers, so the style depends on who's leading: its late 2026 and early 2027 calendar includes yoga, Pilates, movement and wellness retreats, many of them open to mixed levels.

Retreats and trainings

You can join one of the retreats on its calendar or book a room and drop in to classes. Teachers can also rent the whole center for their own group.

Danyasa used to run its own 200-hour Danyasa Yoga Arts teacher training. Its own course last appears on its calendar in 2021; for 2026 to 2027 the only training listed is a 7-day movement training retreat over New Year, run by a visiting school. If you want a 200-hour course, see our guide to yoga teacher training in Costa Rica.

Rooms

Danyasa's 12 rooms are built from upcycled shipping containers set in the garden. It's a boutique hotel rather than a big resort, so expect a small, sociable place. Check their website for current rates and room types.

Getting there

Danyasa says to allow about 3 hours to drive from the airport in San José to Dominical. Shared shuttles take 3 to 4 hours and private shuttles about 3. You can also fly from San José to Quepos in about 20 minutes and drive the rest of the way. Uvita, with Bodhi Surf + Yoga, is a short drive south, and Waterfall Villas is above Dominical. For the wider region, see where to do yoga in Costa Rica.

Website: Danyasa Eco-Retreat

Frequently asked questions

Is Danyasa adults-only?

Yes. Danyasa describes itself as an adults-only boutique eco-lodge and yoga retreat center.

Can I take a yoga class at Danyasa without joining a retreat?

Yes. It runs daily classes and workshops and publishes a class schedule on its website; book a room or ask about dropping in.

Does Danyasa still run a 200-hour yoga teacher training?

Not at the moment. Its own 200-hour course last appears on its calendar in 2021, and its 2026 to 2027 listings show only a short movement training retreat run by a visiting school.

How far is Danyasa from San José?

About 3 hours by car from San José airport, according to Danyasa. A flight to Quepos takes about 20 minutes, then you drive south.

[Updated on: 4 November 2026]