IKARA RETREAT CENTRE
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14th till 16th May 2021
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Hatha Yoga Workshop
with an Introduction to Yogic Science

Ikara Retreat Centre Costa Rica
3 days, 2 nights,
Cost $350 USD
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Integrative traditional yoga wisdom derived from the 8 fold path. This workshop seeks to bring forth a physical experience and structural integrity within the body. To further the understanding of the bodies energy, conductivity and the flow of consciousness. Our focus is upon alignment throughout asana, remedial and restorative practice, pranayama and meditation practice.

 Through the 8 limbs, we will introduce the mind body and soul relationship and seek to build bridges between these elements. The 8 limbs of yoga will introduce us to the philosophies that are progressions following one another in unity, as a whole. These philosophies and sutras govern and define the science that is yoga.
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In this workshop, you will gain an initial understanding of:
  • YAMA - Self restraint,
  • NIYAMA - Observances,
  • ASANA - Posture,
  • PRANAYAMA - Breath control,
  • PRATYAHARA - Sense withdrawal,
  • DHARANA - Concentration,
  • DHYANA - Meditation and finally
  • SAMADHI - Bliss

This retreat is targeted at the student that seeks  the answers to why they do yoga and for that reason you do not need to be at any particular level to attend.

Yoga is an enquiry for the individual when taught through the true philosophies. Too often and today currently, yoga has become fashionable stretching promoting relaxation but what is the individual students goal? And for that matter what is relaxing?

​Our yoga practice needs to take into account what we are setting out to achieve. Not what we think others would expect of yoga and what they would expect to do in Yoga. Yogic science is not yoga as we know it in the western world, It is life itself and it contains all the necessary mind and body movements to treat all ailments and all specific intentions. ​

This workshop is open to student of all levels.
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OUTLINE 
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  • Day 1​
    ​Bienvenidos! 
    1700hrs: Orientation and an introductory yoga session. 
    1900hrs: Dinner then make yourself comfortable. Rest and relax ready for tomorrow.
  • Day 2
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    0630-0730hrs:  Breakfast
    0900-1100hrs:  Morning Session 
    1200-1500hrs:  Lunch and free time
    1500-1700hrs: Afternoon Session
    1700hrs watch the sunset at the beach, meditation
    1830hrs: Dinner​
  • Day 3
    0630-0730hrs: Breakfast
    0900-1100hrs:  Morning Session 
    1200hrs: Lunch and depart

Sessions will be a mixture of theoretical instruction and practical application.

This workshop will have a maximum of 4 participants only. This enables the trainer to give specialized attention and instruction plus will satisfy all COVID-19 restrictions. Each participant will have their own private room. If you are attending with your partner or wish to share with a friend, a double room is certainly available - simply let us know when booking. ​

COST: $350 USD
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The following is included in the pricing
  • 3 days and 2 nights accommodation
  • All yoga sessions 
  • Catered vegetarian meals
  • Access to juice, coffee, tea and snacks
  • Access to all facilities
  • All Yoga equipment can be supplied. If you prefer to bring your own we certainly encourage it. We will be using bolsters, bricks, belts and mats during the sessions..​​
  • We can help organize airport transfers if required (at additional cost)
  • Our guests are invited to arrive earlier or extend their stay if they wish to discover more of the region. Please speak to us about these options.
This workshop will run on the following dates:
  • 14-16th May 2021
  • 18-20th June 2021
  • 16-18th July 2021
  • 15.17th Oct 2021​
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ABOUT IKARA RETREAT CENTRE

We are located high in the hills above the authentic Tico village of Portalón. We have the best of all worlds here -  quiet and secluded, set amongst old growth tropical rain forest. close to Matapalo beach, the beautiful Portalón river, and the Hills of Portalón Wildlife Sanctuary, We are located only 15 minutes from the community of Dominical and 30 minutes to Manuel Antonio National Park, Quepos. 

​We are biased of course, we chose this place and it is now where we call home so we should let the images speak for themselves!
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​​FOOD
We provide vegetarian meals prepared with local, organic ingredients that are ethically obtained from within the southern pacific zone. In Costa Rica, we are privileged to live amongst abundance and it reflects in our food and food choice. The water at Ikara springs forth from the mountain and is mineral rich. Our guests may be assured, that during their stay, they will be nourished and fueled optimally for the retreat. All dietary requests can be catered for.  Our food we serve you is not served out of necessity and obligation, rather it is a gift assigned with living intent as an extension of the wholistic experience of the retreat itself and our philosophies at Ikara

​MEET US

JAMIE ATHERTON

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HATHA YOGA INSTRUCTOR

​A Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor and a dedicated student of Iyengar yoga. Over 20 years of plant medicine experience, Jamie has a life long, self perpetuating, commitment to all things promoting the individual. A passion for accelerating and learning the great esoteric wisdoms of bridge building between mind, body and soul through Yogic science. Ongoing continuous research into undivided wholeness through comparative philosophies, disciplines of science, including epigenetics, earth bioenergies and archeoastronomy. A devotion to the great minds and sages that have come before and laid the foundations for the eternal knowledge that we all receive the priviledges of. .
​Most importantly a devotion to the active observance and awareness of the self for without the self, there is no truth.

MELINDA ATHERTON

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HOST

​Melinda is a Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor and also a dedicated student of Iyengar yoga. Melinda came from a background in Science and obtained her PhD in Astronomy in 1998. She was institutionalized by choice for a further 8 years working as a research associate at the Univeristy of NSW. During this time she ran her own electronic music label, distribution company and toured internationally. Throughout this time she conducted her own practical research into entheogenic plants and their effects. In 2006, she decided that that was enough externalization of thought and moved from Sydney (Australia) to a quiet town in the Snowy Mountains and became a School Bus driver. The true lessons of life were learnt outside of society from here. Now disengaged from the machine and with the love and support of her eternal soul mate - the real research could begin.,

She uses her scientific methods and all that she affectionately learnt while contained within the system to apply to her inward study of the self. One thing that Astrophysics has taught is that the focus should never be outwards into an unknown universe but simply towards the creation of the self. Which could in fact be termed the "Big Bang"  ?

Registration Form

If you would like to attend this retreat please click the REGISTER NOW button below.
​We will email details on how to pay to secure your spot along with other relevant information.
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We are happy to assist with any questions you may have.
You can contact us at anytime on whatsapp +506 89837678

Or if you simply have a question about this retreat, please use our CONTACT US button below. 

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