HOT YOGA RETREAT & TEACHER TRAINING
December 6-11, 2025 | Costa Rica's Central Valley
Ready to immerse yourself in the transformative power of hot yoga while surrounded by the lush beauty of Costa Rica? Whether you’re looking for a rejuvenating hot yoga retreat or want to take the next step with a hot yoga teacher certification, this experience is designed for you. Practice both in the hot yoga hall and outdoors in Costa Rica’s natural heat and humidity, deepening your connection to the practice in a breathtaking, nature-filled setting.
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Your Sanctuary in the Tropics
Nestled in the heart of Costa Rica’s Central Valley, about an hour outside of San Jose, Pura Vida Retreat & Spa center offers a breathtaking 8-acre mountaintop escape. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and coffee-plant-draped hills, this serene sanctuary invites relaxation, adventure, and deep personal transformation. Features of the property include:
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Dedicated Hot Yoga Hall for intensive practice sessions
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On-site wellness center & pool to support restoration and self-care
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Three daily meals featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients
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Diverse accommodations ranging from eco-chic tentalows to elegant suites, all naturally vented to take advantage of Costa Rica’s ideal year-round climate
The Hot Yoga Retreat Experience
Looking for a rejuvenating getaway centered around your love for hot yoga? As a retreat guest, you’ll enjoy two invigorating hot yoga classes per day.
Outside of class, your time is yours to relax by the pool and hot tub, indulge in spa treatments, or explore optional excursions like waterfall hikes and zip-lining. There are no scheduled group activities beyond yoga classes and meals, giving you the freedom to explore and unwind at your own pace.
Optional Hot Yoga Teacher Certification
For those ready to take the next step, you can add on our comprehensive 6-day Hot Yoga Teacher Training. In addition to your daily yoga practices, you'll spend several hours each day mastering the foundational 26-posture, 2-breathing exercise sequence that has defined the hot yoga tradition. Designed for those passionate about teaching in a heated environment, this immersive program focuses on:
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Mastering the set sequence and understanding precise alignment
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Developing effective verbal cueing techniques for clear and confident instruction
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Cultivating the discipline and endurance needed to guide students through a powerful, transformative practice
A Sample Day
Each day in our hot yoga retreat and teacher training may look a little different. We aim to offer a balance of practice and relaxation, whether you’re here for the retreat or the teacher training certification. You'll truly experience the power of living yoga on and off your mat.
Sample Schedule:
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Breakfast
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9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Morning 90 Min Hot Yoga Class
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Lecture & Posture Breakdown OR Free Time for Excursions/Spa
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12:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Lunch & Free Time
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Practice Teaching & Feedback OR Free Time for Excursions/Spa
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Evening 60 Min Hot Yoga Class
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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Dinner & Reflection Time
Meet Your Facilitators: Cat + Lindsey
Cat and Lindsey are experienced yoga leaders who have thousands of hours of teaching expertise combined. Their commitment to the ongoing study of yoga and personal growth shines through in their teaching, as they inspire students to explore both the physical and spiritual aspects of the practice.Their approach emphasizes personal growth, both on and off the mat.
Cat Wetenkamp
Founder of Kintsugi Yoga and Lead Facilitator
Cat is an E-RYT 500 Yoga Instructor and YACEP through Yoga Alliance. She leads powerful yoga classes, workshops, and teacher training programs across the country and international yoga retreats. Cat has taught over 4500 hours of yoga, facilitated twelve 200 hour yoga teacher trainings and three 300 hour yoga teacher trainings. She has been a featured teacher at Yoga on the Rocks three times with over 2K students in attendance for each of her sold out classes. Cat works with the Denver Broncos football team and individual players weekly teaching yoga for athletic recovery and mindfulness techniques that can be utilized in high pressure situations.
Above all, Cat loves being a student. She has completed 1000+ hours of training in Vinyasa, Power, Aerial, Himalayan Kriya, Meditation, Yin, Sculpt & Trauma Informed Yoga.
Cat's teachings primarily stem from the Himalayan region of India. She is a dedicated student of Kriya Yoga, the yoga of "evolutionary action". The classes and sound healing sessions she leads help to free the mind from the bondage of our moment to moment consciousness.
Lindsey Lamb
Facilitator
Lindsey fell in love with Hot Yoga 18 years ago. Her passion for Hot Yoga led her to expand her practice and knowledge by receiving her Hot Yoga teaching certificate in 2017 and completing her 200 hour YTT in 2023.
Lindsey’s classes allow you to tap into your power and mental strength, where she skillfully guides individuals to explore their physical and mental boundaries in the hot series, facilitating a transformational process of self-discovery and mental toughness. Lindsey’s love and passion for the hot series comes through with joy for this disciplined and detoxifying practice.
Inclusions
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5 nights / 6 days Accommodation at an 8-acre, gated, mountaintop retreat center
- Three nourishing meals per day, locally sourced and freshly prepared
- Two hot yoga practices per day
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Yoga mats, blocks and props
- Solar heated pool and hot tub
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Roundtrip Shuttle transportation from San Jose airport to Retreat Center on arrival and departure day
*Retreat programming and inclusions, add-ons, and exclusions are subject to change as details become finalized.
Optional Add-Ons:
- Hot Yoga Teacher Training & Certification
Exclusions:
- Travel insurance - required
- International airfare
- Alcohol
- On-site spa services
- Excursions
- Gratuities (optional)
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Spaces for this intimate training experience are limited. Get on the First-Access List to receive priority registration and special offers.
