Wellbeing is at the heart of Blue Spirit’s core values and caring for our guests and staff as well. In response to COVID-19, we have developed new work procedures and mandatory trainings to ensure safety for everyone.

Our singular goal is to provide guests and employees with the confidence and assurance that their health and safety is our first priority.

With this in mind, social distancing measures are embedded for guest protection, including appropriate spacing in dining, buffet line and café. Here is a list of COVID-19 safety measures being taken.

• Upon arrival, all retreat participants are required to present a negative Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours of their flight.
• We encourage single occupancy, except for couples or known friends or family member.
• We offer online and contactless check-in.
• Enhanced food safety and hygiene protocols for dining – including glass barrier at buffet line to allow staff server with mask and glove to plate food choices.
• Social distancing guidance in public areas along with dining service.
• Prominent placement of hand sanitizer stations throughout public and employee areas.
• All service staff will wear protective masks and other equipment.
• Increased frequency of cleaning with hospital-grade disinfectants on all high-touch surfaces and areas such as guestrooms, dining area, common spaces, classrooms, restrooms, etc.
• Daily temperature check-ups of all staff, including therapists, prior to working.
• Full staff trainings for hygiene and cleanliness.
• Shuttle services back and forth to airport carrying less people for social distancing
  • Private taxis are available
  • All vehicles sanitized before and after use.
• We recommend to bring your own yoga mat & yoga blanket.
• No commuters or temporary outside visitors will be allowed on premises to assure a safe and hermetic environment.
• Our Longevity Center offers specialized immune booster programs for your stay, if desired.
• We regularly implement new policies based upon guidance and information shared by various health organizations such as WHO, CDC, local authorities, etc
• We will have everything at Blue Spirit that one should need – including the beach and natural environment to assure a restful, replenishing and healthy stay with us.

No. There is no nicotine in any form allowed on this trip. On this journey, there’s no need for nicotine.

All levels of practitioners are welcome on this trip from beginners to advanced.  That said, it is good to have some experience of yoga before coming on this journey.  We suggest that participants try out a few yoga classes in the Recovery 2.0 membership and/or other online or live yoga studios. To join Recovery 2.0 membership and gain access to our entire library of yoga, go to https://r20.com/join

Included:
Prices include lodging based on your accommodation choice, 3 excellent meals a day with vegan and vegetarian options available, program fee, all lectures, yoga, and retreat activities are included.

Covid test (if required to return to your home country) will be arranged for our group.

Not included:
Airfare & Ground transportation

Purchases made at the Blue Spirit Cafe or Gift Shop

Any shopping you may do or meals you have off campus are not included.

You will need a valid passport to travel to Costa Rica, but you will not need a Visa if you are coming from the US, Canada, or the European Union. The drinking water is excellent at Blue Spirit as it is in most of Costa Rica, and no additional vaccines are required. If you’re planning to spend time off site, you may want to get some Costa Rican Colones, although US dollars are widely accepted both at Blue Spirit and in the surrounding community.

You are NOT required to have a Covid Vaccine to come on this retreat.

Blue Spirit offers lodging options with and without A/C, and the common areas are primarily open air, no A/C. Fans are provided in the rooms without A/C, but only you know yourself. If you’re quite accustomed to a cool sleeping environment, you may prefer a lodging option that includes A/C. We have never felt overburdened by heat in any of the lodging options.

Beach clothing, yoga clothing (shorts), Bring your own Yoga Mat please. Yoga mat towel also highly recommended, slip on shoes, flip flops, and your camera! You can leave your shampoo and soap at home, because luxurious and eco-friendly options are provided (and required) to help protect the natural environment at Blue Spirit. Beach towels are available for purchase in the gift shop. There are no laundry facilities, so we recommend packing accordingly. 

• Fly into Liberia (LIR), a 2.5 hour ride from Blue Spirit. You can arrange round-trip shuttle transportation with Blue Spirit, which is very comfortable and safe.
• Fly to San Jose (SJO), and book a one-hour charter flight or hire a shuttle, a 4-5 hour ride form San Jose to Blue Spirit.