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52 places to practise yoga in Costa Rica

Studios of the Central Valley

Krama Yoga Center

Krama Yoga is one of the longest-running yoga studios in the Central Valley, now based in Pozos de Santa Ana, west of San José. It suits locals and longer-stay visitors who want a full weekly timetable, from vinyasa and hot yoga to yin, kids' yoga and mat Pilates.

By Sara Zen · Published · Updated

Update, November 2026: Krama Yoga is open, but it has moved. When we first wrote about it, the studio was in Guachipelín de Escazú; its own website now lists it at Ecoplaza Villa Real in Pozos de Santa Ana.

Krama Yoga has been part of the Central Valley yoga scene for well over a decade. The name comes from the Sanskrit word krama, which the studio uses in the sense of step-by-step progress: you build a practice gradually, one class at a time, rather than chasing advanced poses.

male yogi doing intense streching

Where it is

The studio is in the ECOPLAZA Villa Real shopping center in Pozos de Santa Ana, a suburb on the west side of San José. It's handy if you're staying in Escazú, Santa Ana or Ciudad Colón; from downtown San José, traffic decides how long the drive takes, so allow extra time at rush hour. The website gives the exact unit and a WhatsApp contact.

The classes

Krama's current timetable mixes styles, so you can try several in one week. Its website lists:

  • Vinyasa yoga and Krama Power, its stronger flow class
  • Yin yoga
  • Hot yoga
  • Ashtanga preparation
  • Rocket yoga
  • Yoga sculpt and Zenfit
  • Kids' yoga
  • Mat and functional Pilates

It also offers recovery sessions: an infrared sauna, a cold plunge, breathwork and Reiki. The website is in Spanish, so expect classes in Spanish and ask ahead if you need English cues.

a group of people doing boat pose

Community

From the start, Krama built itself around a community, which it calls its kula: regular students who practice together, join workshops and take part in the studio's events. That focus on a steady local group is still what sets a city studio like this apart from a beach retreat. It's a place to practice through the week, not a place to stay.

a group of practitioners doing hatha yoga

Who it suits

Krama suits you if you live in the western suburbs of San José, or you're spending a few weeks in the Central Valley and want a busy timetable with several styles. If you're looking for a residential retreat or a teacher training, see our guides to choosing a yoga retreat in Costa Rica and where to do yoga in Costa Rica, which cover the coasts as well as the Central Valley.

For schedules and current rates, check Krama Yoga's website.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Krama Yoga now?

Its website lists the studio at ECOPLAZA Villa Real in Pozos de Santa Ana, west of San José. It used to be in Guachipelín de Escazú.

What styles does Krama Yoga teach?

Vinyasa, yin, hot yoga, ashtanga preparation, rocket yoga, yoga sculpt and kids' yoga, plus mat Pilates, according to its website.

Are classes in English?

The studio's website and classes are in Spanish. Ask the studio before you go if you need English cues.

Is Krama Yoga a retreat center?

No. It's a city studio with regular classes and recovery therapies, and it has no rooms to stay in.

[Updated on: 4 November 2026]

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