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Stressful to Soulful – Costa Rica Holistic Health

Stressful to Soulful began as Janine Fafard's gentle yoga and stress-relief practice in Escazú, west of San José. Her old address now leads to her own website, which lists private tapping sessions and courses rather than yoga classes, so it suits people looking for one-to-one or online work more than a studio.

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Update, November 2026: Stressful to Soulful is no longer a yoga studio. Its old web address now leads to Janine Fafard's own website, which lists private sessions and courses, including a "Stressful to Soulful" program it describes as coming soon. The site doesn't mention yoga classes or a studio in Escazú, so contact her directly about what she offers in person.

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Stressful to Soulful was the practice of Janine Fafard, a yoga teacher based in Escazú who lists the Kripalu Center among her training, west of San José. When we first wrote about it in 2012, her work combined gentle yoga, breathing, relaxation and EFT, a method that involves tapping on points of the face and body while you focus on a feeling.

What it offered in 2012

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  • Private programs of 3, 6 and 9 weeks, called Release, Recharge and Reclaim, each building on the last, to help clients understand what was driving their stress and learn simple tools to manage it.
  • Corporate programs for busy office teams, including introductions to EFT.
  • Yoga of Self Love, a gentle class combining breathing, slow postures, short mantras and deep relaxation.

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What she offers now

Janine's current website lists:

  • 1:1 "Tapping into Soul" sessions, 2-hour private sessions that start with a discovery call.
  • Las 5 llaves para liberar tus miedos, a course in Spanish.
  • Stressful to Soulful: 5 Keys, a live program listed as coming soon.
  • Free resources, including a short video of calming practices and an e-book.

The site doesn't say whether sessions are online or in person.

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Gentle yoga for stress in Costa Rica

If you're looking for a calm, slow practice rather than one-to-one work, a retreat with restorative or yin classes may suit you better; our guide to restorative yoga explains what to expect, and choosing a yoga retreat in Costa Rica covers the rest. Research on yoga and stress is encouraging: the US National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health reports studies finding yoga helped with perceived stress, but it isn't a substitute for medical or mental health care.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stressful to Soulful still running?

Not as a studio. Its old address leads to Janine Fafard's website, which lists private sessions and courses, as of November 2026.

What is EFT or tapping?

EFT, short for Emotional Freedom Techniques, involves tapping lightly on points on the face and body while you focus on a feeling or memory. It's a complementary practice, not a medical treatment.

Does Janine Fafard still teach yoga in Escazú?

Her current website doesn't mention yoga classes or an Escazú studio. Contact her through the site to ask.

[Updated on: 4 November 2026]

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