01
Move
Morning meditation and yoga, special workshops, an afternoon reset, and a sound bath or restorative practice to close the day. All levels: you don’t need to be ready, just willing.
← Retreats
Destination retreat · Dominical, Costa Rica · Hosted by Sweat Yoga
Adventure looks different when the jungle meets the sea.
move·explore·rest·connect
Feb 12 – 17, 20275 nights · Presidents’ Day weekend
Danyasa Eco-RetreatWhole property, just the group
From $2,999per person, early registration
Led by Layna DakinSweat Yoga, Los Angeles
$500 off every room through October 31 · early registration is open
Explore what’s possible
Five nights on Costa Rica’s south Pacific coast, where the rainforest runs straight into the surf.
Dominical is a small surf town on the Osa side of the country: lush jungle behind, a wide dark-sand beach in front, cafés and artisan shops a short walk away. Danyasa Eco-Retreat Center sits in the middle of it, and for these five nights it belongs entirely to the Sweat Yoga group.
The shape of the week is simple. Move in the morning. Explore in the afternoon: a waterfall hike, a cacao ceremony, a sound journey. Rest by the pool or on your deck. Connect over three shared meals a day. Nothing is mandatory, and you don’t need to be “retreat fit” to come.
You don’t need to be ready. You just need to be willing.
- All levelswelcome, from first class to decades in
- Exclusive useof the retreat center for the group
- TripadvisorTravelers’ Choice destination
- SJO shuttleround trip, included
02
Explore
A waterfall excursion in the jungle, beach minutes away, and optional zip-lining, surfing and spa time in your free hours.
03
Rest
Pool, hammocks, a private deck, ample unscheduled time. The whole property is reserved for the group, so quiet is easy to find.
04
Connect
Three shared meals a day, a cacao ceremony, a sound journey and a Valentine’s Day Super Bowl screening. Community is the point.
A day at Danyasa
Sunrise to candlelight, one sample day.
The exact order shifts with the excursion days. Every session is optional.
- Sunrise
Coffee, tea & breakfast
Wake with the howler monkeys. Fresh fruit, eggs and strong Costa Rican coffee on the deck.
- Morning
Meditation & yoga
The main practice of the day in the open-air shala, led by Layna. All levels welcome.
- Midday
Lunch
Farm-to-table, mostly from local organic growers. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free covered.
- Afternoon
Free time
Pool, beach, a nap, a walk into Dominical. Nothing on the schedule on purpose.
- Late afternoon
Excursion or workshop
Waterfall day, the cacao ceremony, or a special workshop, depending on the day.
- Golden hour
Afternoon reset
A short movement or breath practice to land back in the body before evening.
- Dusk
Sound bath or restorative
Slow, props-supported practice or a sound journey as the jungle switches on.
- Night
Dinner & connection
Long table, candlelight, the day’s stories. Then early to bed, most nights.
What’s included
Almost everything, once you land.
- 5 nights at Danyasa Eco-Retreat Center
- Daily yoga and special workshops
- Three meals a day (arrival and departure days excepted)
- Waterfall excursion
- Sound journey
- Local Costa Rican cacao ceremony
- Super Bowl screening on Valentine’s Day
- Community experiences
- Optional round-trip group shuttle from SJO
- Exclusive use of the retreat center
- Yoga props (mats, blocks, straps, blankets) and Wi-Fi
- Ample time to rest and explore
What’s not
Plan for these yourself.
- Airfare to and from San José (SJO)
- Optional domestic hopper flight to Quepos
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Optional excursions and spa services
- Transportation outside the group shuttle
- Gratuities
Prices include tax and exclude gratuity.
Rooms & pricing
Four ways to stay. Room sharing is encouraged, and it’s where the friendships start.
Rooms are built from upcycled shipping containers set into the jungle, each with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, hot water, quality bedding and a private deck. Per person, tax included.
Triple room
3 beds · 3 guests
Early registration$2,999 From Nov 1$3,499
Best value. Bring two friends or meet two new ones.
Shared queen
1 queen bed · 2 guests
Early registration$3,199 From Nov 1$3,699
For couples or close friends happy to share a bed.
Double room
2 beds · 2 guests
Early registration$3,499 From Nov 1$3,999
Two beds, one room. Gone already.
Sold outPrivate queen
1 queen bed · 1 guest · shared bath
Early registration$3,999 From Nov 1$4,499
Your own room; the bathroom is shared.
Availability as read on sweat-yoga.com on September 15, 2026; Sweat Yoga’s page is the live count.
Today → Oct 31, 2026 Early registration
$1,000 deposit per person holds your room at the lower price. Applied to your balance; non-refundable.
Dec 1, 2026 Balance due
Remaining balance is due. All payments are non-refundable after this date.
Feb 12, 2027 Arrive at Danyasa
Check-in from 3:00 PM. Shuttle from SJO, then the jungle.
Feb 17, 2027 Home, softer
Check-out 11:00 AM. Morning shuttle back to SJO.
The stay
Shipping containers, reimagined as jungle rooms.
Danyasa’s rooms are thoughtfully built from upcycled containers and tucked into the greenery, a short walk from the pool and the open-air shala. Expect air conditioning, hot water, Wi-Fi, good bedding and your own deck for the howler-monkey hour. The beach is minutes away on foot.
With the whole center reserved for the group, there is no one else at the pool, no one else at breakfast, and nowhere you have to be.
The table
Three meals a day, mostly from farms down the road.
Meals are prepared on site from high-quality ingredients sourced primarily from local farms that follow organic and sustainable practices, designed to fuel a morning practice and replenish after a waterfall hike. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and common allergies are collected in advance.
Filtered water, hot water, tea and coffee are out all day. Bring your own snacks if you like; there’s a shared fridge, and Dominical’s cafés are a stroll away.
Dominical
Surf town, waterfalls, a jungle that never quite goes quiet.
Photos courtesy of Sweat Yoga, from their retreat page.
Getting there
LAX → SJO → the jungle.
Fly into San José (SJO). Nonstops from Los Angeles run about six hours. Arrive by around 1:30 PM on February 12 to make the included group shuttle down to Dominical; the return shuttle leaves Danyasa on the morning of February 17, so book your flight home for that afternoon or later.
- Airport
- San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
- Arrive by
- ~1:30 PM, Feb 12, 2027 (shuttle timing being finalized)
- Shuttle
- Round-trip group shuttle SJO ↔ Danyasa, included and optional
- Alternative
- Optional domestic hopper flight to Quepos (not included)
- Check-in / out
- 3:00 PM Feb 12 · 11:00 AM Feb 17
- Passport
- Valid 6+ months beyond your travel dates
- Insurance
- Travel insurance strongly recommended
- Add-ons
- Zip-lining, surfing and spa services, at your own cost
Questions, answered
Frequently asked.
Do I need yoga experience?
No. The retreat is designed for all levels. Practices range from energizing morning yoga to restorative evenings and sound baths, and everything is optional.
What is the deposit and when is the balance due?
A $1,000 per-person deposit holds your spot and is applied to your balance. It is non-refundable and non-transferable. The remaining balance is due December 1, 2026, and all payments are non-refundable after that date.
How does the $500 early-registration saving work?
Register before October 31, 2026 and pay the early-registration price for your room type (the lower of the two prices shown above). From November 1 the Tier 1 price applies.
Are props, Wi-Fi and air conditioning provided?
Yes. Mats, blocks, straps and blankets are provided, Wi-Fi covers the property, and every room has air conditioning, hot water and a private deck.
Can dietary needs be accommodated?
Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and common allergies are collected in advance and catered for. Filtered water, hot water, tea and coffee are available all day. Outside snacks are welcome and there is a shared refrigerator; there is no dedicated snack service, but Dominical’s cafés are minutes away.
Which airport do I fly into, and when should I arrive?
Fly into San José (SJO) and plan to arrive by about 1:30 PM on February 12. The optional group shuttle from SJO is included and its timing is being finalized; the return shuttle departs Danyasa on the morning of February 17. If your flights don’t line up with the shuttle you will need to arrange your own transfer. A domestic hopper flight to Quepos is an optional alternative.
What do I need to travel?
A passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates. Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Check-in is 3:00 PM on arrival day and check-out is 11:00 AM on departure day.
Are gratuities included?
No. Prices include tax but not gratuity, which is at your discretion.
Who runs this retreat, and who do I pay?
Sweat Yoga (Santa Monica and West Hollywood) runs the retreat, led by Layna Dakin. MyLAyoga lists it; you request your spot and pay Sweat Yoga directly through their retreat page.
move·explore·rest·connect
You don’t need to be ready.
You just need to be willing.
Feb 12 – 17, 2027 · Danyasa Eco-Retreat Center, Dominical · from $2,999 with early registration through Oct 31.
Sweat Yoga runs this retreat and takes the registration and payment — MyLAyoga lists it and hands you over once you’re ready. Prices and availability as read on sweat-yoga.com on September 15, 2026.