Retreat Centers
Sivana Yoga
Sivana Yoga ran week-long yoga and spa retreats based at Hotel Costa Verde in Manuel Antonio, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast. We found no sign the retreats still run, but the hotel is open and has its own yoga program, so Manuel Antonio is still an option for a yoga trip.
Update, November 2026: Sivana Yoga's website no longer loads, and we found no current listings, dates or reviews for its retreats, so we believe they've stopped running. Hotel Costa Verde, where they were based, is open and lists yoga on its own site. We've kept this article for the record.
Sivana Yoga ran week-long yoga retreats in Manuel Antonio, the forested headland on the Central Pacific coast next to Manuel Antonio National Park. Guests stayed at Hotel Costa Verde, high on the ridge with views over the park's coves and the ocean.
What a Sivana week looked like
A typical retreat week started with a welcome massage and body scrub. Mornings opened with a yoga class at 7 am for mixed levels, followed by breakfast together, and evenings had a vinyasa class at sunset. In between, guests chose from spa treatments and local outings: whitewater rafting, zip lines, sunset sailing and horseback rides.
Hotel Costa Verde today
The hotel is still open, with 3 cliffside pools and a mix of rooms, studios and bungalows, several with kitchenettes and ocean views. Its restaurants include El Avión, built into a 1954 cargo plane, plus Anaconda, La Cantina and El Wagon. The hotel's own site has a yoga and wellness section, so ask about its current class schedule if you'd like a class while you're there. Check their website for current rates.
Manuel Antonio for yoga
Manuel Antonio is lively and easy to reach, with beaches, a busy national park and plenty of restaurants, but it's more of a vacation town than a retreat area. For a structured week, compare the dedicated centers in our guide to how to choose a yoga retreat in Costa Rica and the regions in where to do yoga in Costa Rica.
Getting there
Manuel Antonio is about 3 hours by road from San José airport, or a short domestic flight to Quepos. The national park closes one day a week, and entry tickets are sold online in advance, so check the schedule before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Does Sivana Yoga still run retreats in Costa Rica?
We found no sign of it. Its website no longer loads and there are no current listings for its retreats.
Can you still do yoga at Hotel Costa Verde?
The hotel's site lists a yoga and wellness program. Ask the front desk for the current class schedule.
How far is Manuel Antonio from San José?
About 3 hours by road from San José airport, or a short domestic flight to Quepos.
[Updated on: 4 November 2026]
