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 rescheduling efforts due to COVID-19. 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!
Arrival Day and Departure Day:
The retreat starts after dinner on Saturday, May 6, 2023. 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 12, 2023. Saturday, May 13, 2023, 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 (classroom TBA)
Sunday, May 7
- 6:00 – 8:00am Nature Studio and/or El Pacifico available for personal practice
- 7:00 – 9:00am Breakfast
- 9:30 – 10:15am Blue Spirit Orientation we highly recommend your attendance at this brief orientation; Blue Spirit is a large multifaceted facility with many rich (and new) aspects and offerings that will significantly enhance your experience! (Sky Mind Hall – top floor of main building)
- 10:30 – 12:00pm Yoga (classroom TBA)
- 12:00 – 1:30pm Lunch
- 1:30 – 3:00pm – Wellness and Longevity Lecture with Blue Spirit Founder Stephan
- 3:00 – 5:00pm Yoga (classroom TBA)
- 6:00 – 7:30pm Dinner
Monday, May 8
- 6:00 – 8:00am Nature Studio and/or El Pacifico available for personal practice
- 7:00 – 9:00am Breakfast
- 9:30 – 12:00pm Yoga (classroom TBA)
- 12:00 – 1:30pm Lunch
- 1:30 – 6:00pm Open Time – schedule a massage, hit the beach, get a surf lesson, etc. See our EXCURSIONS for ideas.
- 6:00 – 7:30pm Dinner
- 7:30 – 9:30pm Guest workshop i.e. Shamanic Healing and guided meditation
Tuesday, May 9
- 6:00 – 8:00am Nature Studio and/or El Pacifico available for personal practice
- 7:00 – 9:00am Breakfast
- 9:30 – 12:00pm Yoga (classroom TBA)
- 12:00 – 1:30pm Lunch
- 1:30 – 3:00pm Open Time
- 3:00 – 5:00pm Thai Yoga Bodywork for Partners and Friends (classroom TBA)
- 6:00 – 7:30pm Dinner
Wednesday, May 10
- 6:00 – 8:00am Nature Studio and/or El Pacifico available for personal practice
- 7:00 – 9:00am Breakfast
- 9:30 – 12:00pm Open Time – 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!
Tanya or Paul will also lead an optional yoga class at 9:30am for those who want to get their asana on. - 12:00 – 1:30pm Lunch (available at Blue Spirit or get lunch on your own as you might be out and about)
- 1:30 – 5:00pm Open Time – See above
- 6:00 – 7:30pm Dinner will be served as usual at Blue Spirit… we have also arranged an optional group dinner at the lovely Costa or La Luna restaurants in the nearby town of Nosara to watch the sunset and dine under the stars, should you choose to participate!
Thursday, May 11
- 6:00 – 8:00am Nature Studio and/or El Pacifico available for personal practice
- 7:00 – 9:00am Breakfast
- 9:30 – 12:00pm Yoga (classroom TBA)
- 12:00 – 1:30pm Lunch
- 1:30 – 3:00pm Open Time
- 3:00 – 5:00pm Yoga (classroom TBA)
- 6:00 – 7:30pm Dinner
- 7:30 – 9:00pm Group Event (i.e. TBD)
Friday, May 12
- 6:00 – 8:00am Nature Studio and/or El Pacifico available for personal practice
- 7:00 – 9:00am Breakfast
- 9:30 – 12:00pm Yoga (classroom TBA)
- 12:00 – 1:30pm Lunch
- 1:30 – 6:00pm Open Time – Tanya or Paul will also lead an optional yoga class sometime this afternoon for those who want to get their asana on. (classroom TBA)
- 6:00 – 7:30pm Dinner
- 8:00 – 9:30pm Beach bonfire + Special Closing Ceremony
Saturday, May 13
- 7:00 – 9:00am Breakfast
- Departure day – view our TRANSPORTATION page for departure details





