FOCAL POINTS - Schedule
DAILY SCHEDULE
This is the daily schedule for the retreat. Although it is subject to change, the daily structure will remain generally as described below. Please note that some events may be altered or moved due to other events at Blue Spirit. All sessions are optional BUT we encourage you to participate to receive the full intention of the retreat! Click here for the AMENITIES offerings and here for the EXCURSIONS offerings, as well, to see the myriad of options available to you during your retreat!
KEY to STUDIOS: SMH (Sky Mind Hall) | ES (El Silencio) | HM (Heart-Mind) | EP (El Pacifico) | N (Nature Studio)
Arrival Day and Departure Day:
The retreat starts after dinner on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Arrange your travel on this day and arrive in Costa Rica, get to and check in at Blue Spirit, have a wonderful dinner, and then gather as a group.
The retreat ends on Friday night, May 10, 2024. Saturday, May 11, 2024, will be your day to check out from Blue Spirit, enjoy breakfast and then travel home.
Saturday, May 6, 2023
- Arrival day – view our TRANSPORTATION page for details on how to get to Blue Spirt
- 6:00 – 7:30pm Dinner
- 7:45 – 8:45pm Welcome circle + Guided Relaxation (TBD)
Sunday, May 7
- 7:00 – 9:00am Breakfast
- 9:30 – 10:15am Blue Spirit Orientation – Blue Spirit is a large multifaceted facility with many rich (and new) aspects and offerings that will significantly enhance your experience! (SMH Sky Mind Hall – top floor of main building)
- 10:30 – 11:45am Yoga (TBD)
- 12:00 – 1:30pm Lunch
- 2:00 – 3:00pm – Wellness and Longevity Lecture with Blue Spirit Founder Stephan (SMH)
- 3:00 – 4:30pm Yoga (TBD)
- 6:00 – 7:30pm Dinner
Monday, May 8
- 6:30 – 8:00am OPTIONAL “Shiva Namaskar Series” Yoga Class with Tanya – Studio TBD
- 7:00 – 9:00am Breakfast
- 9:30 – 11:30am Yoga (TBD)
- 12:00 – 1:30pm Lunch
- 1:30 – 6:00pm Open Time – schedule a massage, hit the beach, get a surf lesson, etc. See FRONT DESK for EXCURSIONS ideas.
- 4:00 – 5:30pm OPTIONAL “Ashtanga Primary Series” Yoga Class with Paul – (TBD)
- 6:00 – 7:30pm Dinner
- 7:45 – 8:45pm Chanting & Guided Relaxation (TBD)
Tuesday, May 9
- 7:00 – 7:30am OPTIONAL Breathwork w/Paul (SMH)
- 7:00 – 9:00am Breakfast
- 9:30 – 11:30am Yoga (TBD)
- 12:00 – 1:30pm Lunch
- 1:30 – 3:00pm Open Time
- 3:00 – 4:30pm Thai Yoga Bodywork Workshop w/Tanya (TBD)
- 6:00 – 7:30pm Dinner
Wednesday, May 10
This is our FREE day! Many, many options for AMENITIES or EXCURSIONS such as hiking, surfing, getting a fabulous massage at Blue Spirit, horseback riding & more. As each week differs in availability, wait until you arrive at Blue Spirit to learn about what’s available. The Blue Spirit front desk staff is happy to assist in arrangements before or during our retreat!
- 6:30 – 8:00am OPTIONAL “The Rocket Series” Yoga Class with Tanya (TBD)
- 7:00 – 9:00am Breakfast
- 9:30 – 11:00am – OPTIONAL Arm Balance Workshop w/Paul (TBD)
- 12:00 – 1:30pm Lunch (available at Blue Spirit or get lunch on your own as you might be out and about)
- 1:30 – 6:00pm Open Time – See above
- 6:00 – 7:30pm Dinner will be served as usual at Blue Spirit… or OPTIONAL group dinner in the nearby town of Playa Guiones/Nosara should you choose to participate!
Thursday, May 11
- 6:30 – 7:30am Breathwork & Meditation w/Paul (TBD)
- 7:00 – 9:00am Breakfast
- 9:30 – 11:30am Yoga (TBD)
- 12:00 – 1:30pm Lunch
- 1:30 – 3:30pm Open Time
- 3:30 – 4:30pm Yoga Nidra w/Tanya (TBD)
- 6:00 – 7:30pm Dinner
Friday, May 12
- 7:00 – 9:00am Breakfast
- 9:30 – 11:30am Yoga (TBD)
- 12:00 – 1:30pm Lunch
- 1:30 – 3:00pm Open Time
- 3:00 – 4:30pm Yoga (TBD)
- 6:00 – 7:30pm Dinner
- 7:30 – 9:00pm “Beach bonfire ritual” + Special Closing Ceremony (TBD)
Saturday, May 13
- 7:00 – 9:00am Breakfast
- Departure day – view our TRANSPORTATION page for departure details