# Danyasa Yoga Retreats and Teacher Training

> Danyasa Eco-Retreat is an adults-only yoga retreat center and boutique eco-hotel in Dominical, on Costa Rica's south Pacific coast, running since 2008. It suits adults who want daily yoga close to a surf beach, either on a retreat led by a visiting teacher or on an independent stay.

Source: https://costarica-yoga-retreats.com/danyasa-yoga-retreats-and-teacher-training/
Last checked: 2026-11-04

![A yoga class seated on mats in Danyasa's open-air studio](/static/img/old/2015-04-danyasa.webp)

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](/yoga-and-surf-costa-rica/) 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](/yoga-teacher-training-costa-rica/).

## Rooms

![A room at Danyasa built from an upcycled shipping container](/static/img/old/2015-04-danyasa-eco-accommodation.webp)

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](/bodhi-surf/), is a short drive south, and [Waterfall Villas](/waterfall-villas-boutique-eco-retreat/) is above Dominical. For the wider region, see [where to do yoga in Costa Rica](/where-to-do-yoga-in-costa-rica/).

Website: [Danyasa Eco-Retreat](https://www.danyasa.com/)

## 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.