Chill Yoga Outdoors: A Moka Origins Retreat Adventure
With Heidi Audet
With Heidi Audet
Costa Rica
April 16 - 22, 2025
Cost: $3850
Adventure Overview
The lush jungles of Costa Rica are tranquil, untouched and inhabited with extraordinary wildlife. Join our team and experienced yoga teacher Heidi Audet, as we co-lead this unique journey to source cacao and coffee from our farming partners and explore the beauty and natural wonder that Costa Rica is famous for. Heidi will guide us through daily yoga classes and meditation sessions, designed to enhance our connection with nature and promote inner peace.
The values of yoga, such as mindfulness, respect for all beings, and living in harmony with nature, perfectly align with the ethics behind our sustainable coffee and cacao sourcing. Moka Origins believes in supporting local communities, protecting the environment, and creating a positive impact on the planet.
Experience firsthand the importance of ethically traded cacao–we'll even make our own chocolate right on a cacao farm! Known for its diverse array of unique wildlife, we'll see some incredible animals as we spend time in the cloud forests of Monteverde, where we'll zip-line and hike on majestic hanging bridges. Immerse yourself in the serenity of Costa Rica, deepen your yoga practice, and create unforgettable memories on this adventure that nourishes both body and soul.
Highlights
Itinerary
This Costa Rica Yoga Adventure, co-hosted by experienced yoga teacher Heidi Audet and Moka Origins founders, is a delightful blend of practice, local food, nature, and community! Immerse yourself in daily yoga and meditation, hands-on cacao and coffee activities, wildlife encounters, and jungle exploration. This exciting Origin Adventure offers a unique opportunity to nourish your body and soul while experiencing the beauty of Costa Rica.
Day 1: Arrive, Relax, and Swim
Arrive at Liberia International Airport and journey to your welcoming hotel in Bijagua, nestled between two volcanos Tonario and Miravellas. Unwind with an evening yoga class, followed by a delightful welcome dinner and orientation, setting the stage for your Costa Rican yoga adventure.
Yoga
1 hour of Vata-pacifying Yin Yoga & Meditation. This Yin Yoga practice is designed to help calm the traveler's mind and bring relief to the hips and the back after a long flight.
1 hour of Vata-pacifying Yin Yoga & Meditation. This Yin Yoga practice is designed to help calm the traveler's mind and bring relief to the hips and the back after a long flight.
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2: Cacao Farming and Yoga
Begin your day with a grounding meditation and yoga practice, then embark on a journey to meet the heart of Moka Origins: our dedicated cacao farmers at Finca La Amistad. Get your hands dirty harvesting cacao and planting trees, connecting with the land and the people who cultivate it. After a delicious local lunch, return to the lodge for an afternoon yoga class and well-deserved relaxation, allowing the day's experiences to settle in.
Yoga
Morning: Mindfulness Meditation and 1-hour All Levels Hatha Yoga Practice
Afternoon: 1-hour Slow Flow Vinyasa Yoga; 10-minute journaling activity
Yoga
Morning: Mindfulness Meditation and 1-hour All Levels Hatha Yoga Practice
Afternoon: 1-hour Slow Flow Vinyasa Yoga; 10-minute journaling activity
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Yoga and waterfalls
Start your day with a centering meditation and invigorating yoga practice, then embark on an awe-inspiring hike to the infamous Rio Celeste Blue waterfall. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and serenity of this iconic landmark, connecting with the power and wonder of Costa Rica's landscapes.
Yoga
Morning: Silent Meditation & 1-hour All Levels Vinyasa Yoga- Heart & Lung opening practice.
Afternoon: 1 hour Gentle Hatha Yoga- grounding practice.
Yoga
Morning: Silent Meditation & 1-hour All Levels Vinyasa Yoga- Heart & Lung opening practice.
Afternoon: 1 hour Gentle Hatha Yoga- grounding practice.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Travel to Monteverde Cloud forest
Begin your day with a peaceful meditation and yoga session, setting the tone for a day of exploration. Then, depart for the mystical cloud forests of Monteverde, taking a scenic break to admire the Llanos de Cortes waterfall along the way.
Yoga
Morning: Mindfulness Meditation and 1 hour Prana Vinyasa Yoga.
Afternoon: 1 hour Yin Yoga & Meditation- Wood element focus for Spring Renewal.
Morning: Mindfulness Meditation and 1 hour Prana Vinyasa Yoga.
Afternoon: 1 hour Yin Yoga & Meditation- Wood element focus for Spring Renewal.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Ziplining and sloths
Start your day with invigorating meditation and yoga, followed by thrilling adventures including ziplining, hanging bridges, and visits to the butterfly house and sloth sanctuary. In the evening, unwind with gentle yoga practice.
Yoga
Morning: Silent Meditation and 1-hour Gentle Vinyasa Flow.
Evening: Candlelight 1 hour Restorative Yoga.
Evening: Candlelight 1 hour Restorative Yoga.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Coffee Farm and Shopping
Today, connect with the heart of our mission as we visit the coffee farmers who cultivate the beans that Moka Origins proudly sources. Learn about their sustainable practices, share stories, and gain a deeper appreciation for the dedication behind each cup of coffee. Immerse yourself in the world of coffee with a farm tour, coffee tasting, and a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, unwind with a rejuvenating yoga practice, integrating the day's enriching experiences. Head to the quaint town of Santa Elena for dinner and shopping.
Yoga
Morning:
5-Sense Meditation and 1-hour All Levels Gentle AM Hatha Yoga
Afternoon: 1 hour Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra- Followed by 10-minute journaling activity.
Yoga
Morning:
5-Sense Meditation and 1-hour All Levels Gentle AM Hatha Yoga
Afternoon: 1 hour Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra- Followed by 10-minute journaling activity.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Closing practice and group departure
Embrace a final morning of tranquility with a peaceful meditation and yoga session, reflecting on the transformative experiences of your journey. Then, bid farewell to the beauty of Costa Rica as you depart for the airport, carrying the serenity and newfound connections with you.
Yoga
Morning: Mindfulness Meditation and Vinyasa Yoga: hips and shoulders focus
Yoga
Morning: Mindfulness Meditation and Vinyasa Yoga: hips and shoulders focus
Meals Included: Breakfast
Direct-Trade Partners
Our Moka Origins Adventure trips began as a way to connect people with the farmers who grow the cacao and coffee beans we use in our products. Our goal is to make our supply chain radically transparent, from the farmer and raw bean all the way to the finished product. At the heart of every Origin Adventure are our farming partners – they're the reason we do what we do.
In Costa Rica, we are proud to partner with Finca La Amistad for our cocoa. Amistad buys fresh cocoa from over 100 small cocoa producers and takes it upon themselves to ferment, dry, and ensure that all of the cocoa we buy is exceptional. We can't wait for you to experience ethical trade in action.
Accommodations & Food
This trip provides plenty of time to relax, swim, experience culture and enjoy local food. All participants will share lodging with immediate travel partners, or with a same-gender roommate. We'll be staying in comfortable lodgings throughout our journey.
Accommodation Styles: Lodges for all nights. All bookings are double-occupancy.
Meals: This trip is vegetarian.
Meet Your Guides
You’ll be accompanied by members of the Moka Origins team, along with local hosts and experts at our destination.
Jeff Abella
Heidi Audet
Dates & Prices
April 16-22, 2025
- Normal Registration: $3,850
- Deposit Amount: $1,000 (secures your spot on the trip)