Retreat Centers
Vida Asana Yoga Retreat Center
Vida Asana School of Yoga is an all-inclusive yoga retreat center in the jungle near Playa Hermosa, south of Jacó on the Central Pacific coast, about 90 minutes from San José's airport. It suits people who want a short trip from the airport with retreats, personal stays or 200-hour and 300-hour yoga teacher trainings, close to a surf beach.
Vida Asana School of Yoga is an all-inclusive yoga retreat center on a river in the jungle, about a mile from the beach at Playa Hermosa, south of Jacó. Playa Hermosa is a well-known surf beach, and the center says it's about 90 minutes from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), which makes it one of the easiest retreat centers to reach from San José. We also cover it in our main Vida Asana profile.
Ways to stay
- Join a retreat led by Vida Asana or by a visiting teacher.
- A personal retreat, coming on your own dates.
- Host a retreat: teachers can bring their own group.
- Yoga teacher training: 200-hour and 300-hour courses.
Check their website for current dates and rates.
The yoga
Vida Asana has 2 yoga shalas. Its teacher trainings draw on vinyasa, hatha, ashtanga, Iyengar and restorative yoga. The 200-hour Awakenings training runs in 3 parts: about 10 weeks online, then 12 days on site (the next on-site session is in July 2027), then online mentoring after you graduate. That suits people who can't take a full month off. Our guide to yoga teacher training in Costa Rica compares it with other schools.
Food, rooms and the grounds
Guests get 3 organic, mostly vegetarian meals a day, garden to table, and the kitchen caters for plant-based, gluten-free and pescatarian diets. Rooms are simple and quiet. The grounds have a pool, hammocks and a big dining and lounge area, and the center lends bicycles and can arrange surfboard rentals, nature hikes and waterfall visits.
The area
Playa Hermosa is a few minutes south of Jacó on the Central Pacific coast. It's mainly a surfing beach, with waterfalls and rainforest close by. For other yoga on this stretch of coast, see the Central Pacific section of where to do yoga in Costa Rica.
Website: Vida Asana
Frequently asked questions
How far is Vida Asana from San José airport?
About 90 minutes by road, according to Vida Asana.
Are meals included?
Yes. Vida Asana is all-inclusive, with 3 organic, mostly vegetarian meals a day; it caters for plant-based, gluten-free and pescatarian diets.
Does Vida Asana offer yoga teacher training?
Yes, 200-hour and 300-hour courses. The 200-hour course mixes about 10 weeks online with 12 days on site, next in July 2027.
Can I go on my own dates?
Yes. Vida Asana offers personal retreats as well as scheduled group retreats.
[Updated on: 4 November 2026]
