Do you ever feel that you are connected to something greater than yourself? Do you ever wonder how you can really establish a yoga practice in your daily life? Have you ever wanted to disconnect from it all and take the time and space to really commit to your practice in the beauty of nature?
If you’ve ever asked yourself any of these questions, True Nature is the Yoga Retreat for you. This will be a true yogic retreat, where we’ll disconnect from our daily lives to explore our yoga practices at a deeper level.
True Nature is unique because it is not just a “yoga vacation.” It is an in-depth yoga retreat in scenic Costa Rica. The retreat is designed to help you move inward on your journey of self-discovery. Our goal is to support you on your spiritual path through yoga practices, introspection, and connection in a supportive community. This is an all-inclusive, affordable retreat with everything included except for your flight.
The retreat will be based on the teachings of Non-dual Shaiva Tantra. In this lineage there are 10 yamas (values) and 10 niyamas (invitations) that are the core of the ethical practices. Lee and Kelly will share their personal practices and lead practices, dharma talks, & workshops focused on this topic throughout the retreat.
🌴 Package includes
- 7 nights of single and shared accommodations
- 3 meals per day
- Daily yoga classes (asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy)
- A full day Silent Retreat
- A full day workshop on the Tantric Yamas and Niyamas
- A ½ day workshop on Accessible Yoga Asana Alignment
- A Traditional Cacao Ceremony
- Group hiking excursion
- 60 minute massage
- Group dinner on the beach
- Bicycles for transportation to the beach
- Pool (sun decks, hammocks, covered lounge area)
- Concierge services to book add-on adventures
- Group transfer to and from the airport if arriving within set time frame
🌴 CURRENT PRICING
Shared Room: $2,050
Single Room: $2,500
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot. The deposit goes towards your total. The total amount is due by September 1, 2025. Payment plans are available.
🌴 Location:
Vida Asana is conveniently located 90 minutes from San Jose Airport (SJO), just outside of Jacó in beautiful Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica. Situated between the lush tropical beauty of the jungle
and world-famous beaches of Playa Hermosa, the location provides easy access to a variety of activities and excursions, yet offers a peaceful jungle setting to repose in retreat.
🌴 Dining:
Three delicious meals per day are included in your retreat.
The meals are made from scratch using whole and, as often as possible, organic ingredients. The food is gluten free, and vegan centric (eggs and yogurt options at breakfast) and fish served at dinner every second night.
All allergies or dietary needs are easily accommodated.
🌴 What’s not included
- International flights (from the US to Costa Rica round trip)
- Add-on activities such as additional massages (one included with retreat), zipline, surfing
Reach out to us with any questions: [email protected]
Payment Details
📌 Please note that there is a 5% credit card fee. To avoid the fee, click ‘pay later’. After registering, please send your payment through Venmo, Zelle, or CashApp.
📌 After sending your deposit, please reach out to us regarding a payment plan.
📌 50% of the total is due by June 28, 2025 and the remainder is due by September 1, 2025
An accessible yoga flow class open to all levels.
Poses will generally be held for a few breaths and linked together. The class will include alignment instruction and offer variations for all poses.
Class Pricing
The class drop-in rate is *sliding scale:
- February 2025 Resident Special- $10 (Drop-in ONLY)
- Community/Residents - $13
- Sustainer - $18
- Supporter - $20
We also offer memberships and packages. Click here to learn more.
📌 Please note that there is a 5% credit card fee. To avoid the fee, click ‘pay later’. After registering, please send your payment through Venmo, Zelle, or CashApp within the hour. Please include the name of the PACKAGE/Pricing tier that you are purchasing in the payment description box. Due to limited space, if we don’t receive payment, you will be removed from the class. But you can re-register and pay.
Please email us at [email protected] or by clicking here if you have any questions
Class Location
This class is held on the second floor of Esplanade at City Park (3443 Esplanade Ave). Street parking is available around Moss St and Esplanade Ave, or you can park in City Park and walk over. Once you enter the building, take the stairs or elevator to the second floor. From there, go left down the hallway. The yoga studio is the first door on the left.
A class for everyone to explore the basics of yoga. This class is both for new practitioners and people looking for a slower, more foundational class. Yoga Fundamentals does not generally include flow, connecting multiple poses together, but works on one pose at a time.
Class Pricing
The class drop-in rate is *sliding scale:
- Community - $10
- Sustainer - $15
- Supporter - $20
We also offer memberships and packages. Click here to learn more.
📌 Please note that there is a 5% credit card fee. To avoid the fee, click ‘pay later’. After registering, please send your payment through Venmo, Zelle, or CashApp within the hour. Please include the name of the PACKAGE/Pricing tier that you are purchasing in the payment description box. Due to limited space, if we don’t receive payment, you will be removed from the class. But you can re-register and pay.
Please email us at [email protected] or by clicking here if you have any questions
Class Location
The class will be located in Mid City near Banks Street and Carrollton Ave. The address and parking details will be emailed to you when payment for the class is received.
A community donation-based accessible yoga class under the Peristyle (42 Dreyfous Dr) at New Orleans City Park. No registration required.
A 30-minute practice that typically includes dharma (a teaching), mantra, mudra, and meditation. The teachings and practices for this offering are inspired by non-dual Shaiva-Shakta Tantra and tend to be focused on Tantric/Hindu deities (Gods and Goddesses).
Live on Zoom & recorded
This is a free/by-donation offering. It is my way to serve Shiva-Shakti. If you're called to donate, you can do so through one of the methods at the following link, but it is not required or expected. https://crescentcityyoga.com/home/payment/. To join for free check the "pay later" box when signing up.
You can also learn more about topics covered at Lee's Substack: Tantrik Yoga Sādhanā
You can opt out of the series anytime by accessing your account at https://crescentcityyoga.offeringtree.com/
🍂 10 Days of Devotion: Fall Navarātri Sādhanā
Embodying the Goddess
Monday, Sept 22 – Wednesday, Oct 1
Navarātri is a 9-night, 10-day festival honoring the Goddess, Devī, in her many forms. In the Tantric tradition, these ten days can be seen as a journey into the heart of Śakti — the living power of love, wisdom, and strength within us.
This Fall we will honor:
🌺 Śrī Durgā — fierce mother and protector, embodiment of strength and courage (3 nights)
🌺 Śrī Lakṣmī — the radiant giver of abundance, harmony, and beauty (3 nights)
🌺 Śrī Sarasvatī — the flowing current of wisdom, creativity, and truth (3 nights)
This model offers a sacred progression:
🪷 First, we awaken inner strength and protection with Durgā.
🪷 Then, we invite harmony and nourishment with Lakṣmī.
🪷 Finally, we open to clarity and wisdom with Sarasvatī.
The 10th day (Vijayadaśamī or Dussehra) celebrates victory, integration, and renewal.
Each goddess represents qualities already alive within you. Through mantras, mudrās, meditation, and reflection, we will invite these energies to awaken more fully in our daily lives.
The theme of this sādhanā will be embodiment: noticing where we feel contracted or out of balance, and opening to the qualities of protection, abundance, and grace that the Goddess offers.
Structure of the Practice
🥀 30-minute daily practice live on Zoom (recorded)
Sept 22–30, 7:30–8:00am CST
🥀 Daily email with Goddess teachings + journal prompts
🥀 Virtual Shakti Community Circle (open to all)
Wednesday, Oct 1, 8:00–9:15pm CST (Zoom & in-person option)
💫 Sliding scale contribution: $40 / $60 / $80 / $100
(no one turned away, reach out if cost is a barrier)
✨ We’re inviting you to join this circle of devotion. Together we will chant, reflect, and embody the Goddess. Not as an idea outside of us, but as the living power of love and wisdom within. ✨
♥️Lee & Kelly
🌺 Jai Ma!
