Journey To BLISS 2025
YOGA RETREAT COSTA RICA
SPACE IS VERY LIMITED!
Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
Blue Osa
Matt Giordano
Rejuvenate and Immerse yourself in the Yoga Practice
May 2-9 2025
Get away from the hustle of daily life treat yourself to a deserved vacation in paradise. This is the perfect opportunity to recharge your emotional, mental and physical body. You will advance your physical yoga practice, while learning the rejuvenating practices of breathwork and meditation. Each day provides you with something new for your practice while offering a luxurious open schedule after breakfast to allow you to explore relaxation on the beach, by the pool, massage, horseback riding, waterfall repelling, zip lining, kayaking, nature preserve’s and more.
Journey to Bliss is a carefully crafted immersion providing you with a path to unwind, untangle and release mental, physical and emotional patterns that cause stress, fatigue and burn out. This experience is designed to bring you back to the core state of being, Ananda (Bliss). As the yoga tradition teaches, we all have a powerful source of energy within us that gets muted by the business of our day to day agenda. During this retreat you will learn the tools to get reconnected to the Bliss within you, and you will learn how to maintain it through specific practices that can be utilized when needed.
Together we will practice the trifecta of yoga practice: Asana, meditation, and breathwork. You will receive careful instruction for all three practices in order to provide you with the utmost proficiency and efficacy.
I had the most beautiful week making life long friends, enhancing my yoga practice beyond belief and developing some daily practices that I continue to uphold 2 years later.
Matt retreats are a complete journey inwards, there is humour, tears and sweat all in abundance! Matt is a wonderful human and his generosity of spirit is boundless and I can’t wait to go on retreat with him again.
Andreana Bateman @andreana.kyriacou
THE EXPERIENCE
Rejuvenate your mind, body and soul with a powerful immersion into the heart of yoga. This 1 week retreat style immersion provides you with space to relax, replenish and release, while you dive fully into your yoga practice. The experience is designed to support you in your development on and off the yoga mat. Journey To Bliss is an all levels appropriate adventure that will advance your physical practice, and provide you with tools and practices for breathwork and meditation. This immersion helps you get away from it all so you can focus entirely on you. This is the perfect way to show yourself the love you deserve.
The Physical Practice: Each practice will be full of techniques to advance your body awareness, strengthen your muscles, and increase your functional range of motion. Journey to Bliss is a thorough exploration of the body, educating you on all areas including your spine, core, back, shoulders, hips, lower legs, arms, wrists, and neck. You will gain access to a wider range of postures including Hip Openers, Forward Folds, Side Bends, Heart Openers, Arm Balances, Inversions, and Shoulder Openers. If you are looking to fully transform your asana practice, this is the event for you!
Meditation: Simple yet highly effective meditation practices will be provided to cleanse the mind, increase focus and attention, and reset/release unwanted thought patterns. Meditation tools are accessible for everyone regardless of your prior experience or not. Like the physical practice, you will receive step-by-step guidance to build confidence and proficiency.
Breathwork: There is no better practice to help manage energy levels, reduce stress, increase vitality, and bridge the gap between mind and body than breathwork. Together we will practice foundational breathing skills that are appropriate for everyone. You will learn to modulate your nervous system from calm to awake and back to calm again. You will learn which breathwork practices are appropriate for you based on your desired energy state.
“Attending Matt’s retreat in Costa Rica was hands down one of the very best gifts I have ever given myself.
RETREAT SCHEDULE
Day 1
- Fly into Puerto Jimenez
- Take shuttle to Iguana Lodge – included in the price
- Arrival Time after 10a
- 5p Complimentary Cocktail Party and Welcome Gathering
- 6:30pm Dinner
- Settle in and sleep.
Day 2
- Wake Up with the Monkey, Sunrise, Optional coffee/tea
- 7a Practice Foundations & Travel Tension Release
- 8:30am Breakfast
- 9:30a Shower/Personal time
- 11a Welcome Circle & Ice Breaker Name Game
- 1p Lunch
- 5-6:30p Hip Opening Practice with Intro to Breathwork
- 6:30pm Dinner
- Optional Hang Out time
30Day 3
Tuesday
- Wake Up, Sunrise, Optional coffee/tea etc.
- 7a All Levels Practice including Arm Balance fundamentals
- 8:30am Breakfast
- 11am Optional Handstand Workshop by the pool
- 9a-5p Optional Handstand, Pool Time, Excursions, Massages, Beach, Free Time, etc.
- 1p Lunch
- 5-6:30p Practice “Balance and Bliss”
- 6:30pm Dinner
- 7:30-9p Games & Sing Alongs
Day 4
- Optional Early Morning Guided Nature Walk
- Wake Up, Sunrise, Optional coffee/tea
- 7a Heart Opening Practice
- 8:30am Breakfast
- Pool/beach/excursions/massage
- 1p Lunch
- 5-6:30p Neck Release, Forward Folds, Guided Stress Release Meditation
- 6:30pm Specialty Dinner – Tapas Night
Day 5
- Sunrise Wake Up. Optional coffee/tea
- 7a “Shoulders Revelation” Practice
- 8:30a Breakfast
- 11a Optional Handstands
- 1p Lunch
- Good day for a longer excursion
- 5:30p Light Practice, Breathwork and Group Meditation
- 6:30pm Dinner
- Early Sleep or Optional Game Night, live Music Sing Along
Day 6
- Wake up, enjoy your morning routine
- 7am Practice: Spinal Awakening “Twists”
- 8:30am Breakfast
- 11a Good SPA Day, Great Day to Relax and Recover
- 1p lunch
- 5:30-7p Practice: Journey to Bliss Masterclass
- 7pm Dinner
- 8:30p Live Music and Story Telling
Day 7
- Wake Up, Enjoy your morning routine
- 7am Practice: Advancing Through Technique
- 8:30am Breakfast
- Last Day for optional excursions or local activities
- 1p Lunch
- 5-6:30p Yogis Choice Workshop
- 7:00p Closing Circle, Goodbyes, hugs, photos, tears, smiles and everything in between
- Dinner
Day 8
- Wake Up, Enjoy your morning routine
- 8am Breakfast
- Goodbyes, hugs, photos, tears, smiles and everything in between
- 10am Check-out
- Departure
NOTES
- All Classes: all levels appropriate, modifications and variations will be provided based on your practice
Schedule Subject to Change
- The schedule is subject to change based on the group’s needs.
Optional Attendance
- All classes are optional though to get the full benefits of the immersion you will want to attend all.
The Perks
- All levels yoga for everyone
- Easy to follow, guided breath work and meditation session.
- All Meals are Farm To Table
- Located directly on the beach
- Amazing Pool area
- Relaxation spots: hammocks and lounges
- World class yoga practices
- Community building and life long friendships
- Close to many optional Excursions
- Local, magnificent cities near by
What is Included
- All Yoga Practices/Workshops
- 8 Days/7 Night Accommodations
- All Scheduled Q&A, and Discussions
- All Meditations and Breathwork Sessions
- Complimentary Shuttle From Puerto Jimenez to Iguana Lodge
- 1 Early Morning Wild Life & Nature Hike
- Early Morning Coffee and Tea
- Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Specialty Tapas Night
- Welcome Complimentary Cocktail Party
- $50 Spa Credit Toward Any Treatment
- Complimentary Exit Shuttle to Puerto Jimenez from Iguana Lodge
Optional Add On’s
- Private Yoga: $150/30 min Session (subject to availability)
- Surfing Lessons
- Beautiful Historical Cities
- Massage and Spa Treatments On site (you get a $50 credit toward any treatment)
- Stunning Excursions to Wild Life Preserves, Water Falls, Ziplining, etc.
- Horse Back Riding
Accomidations
ROOMING OPTIONS
VERY LIMITED ROOMING AVAILABLE
IMPORTANT: REGISTRATION IS NOT YET OPEN, BOOKING LINKS WILL NOT WORK!
PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE SLIGHTLY – PRICING CONFIRMATION NEXT WEEK
PRIVATE ROOM PRIVATE BATH
Enjoy the luxury or having your own room & bathroom. If privacy is high on your priority list be sure to grab this option right away as there are VERY LIMITED! You may add a second guest on later for an additional $1400
3 Month Payment Plan
Regular: $1600/Month
PRE-REGISTRATION DISCOUNT: $1400/month
Pay in Full
Regular: $4800
PRE-REGISTRAION DISCOUNT: $4200
PRIVATE ROOM FOR TWO
Enjoy the luxury of your own room for two people with a private bathroom. $2800/Per Person includes 1 shared queen or 2 beds This is appropriate for friends or couples (two people)
PAYMENT PLAN FOR TWO PEOPLE
Regular: $2000/Month
Pre-Reg Discount: $1867/month
PAY IN FULL – THIS COVERS THE COST FOR TWO PEOPLE
Regular: $6000
Pre-Reg Discount: $5600
Twin Bed in Shared Room of 3 People
Share a room with 2-3 other yogis that will be assigned to you, or find friends to join you. Each room has its own bathroom. If you plan to room with two people you know, please sign up first then email theyogimatt at gmail.com and we will put you all in the same room.
Payment Plans Per Person
Regular: $834/Month
Early Bird: $767/month
Pay in Full
Regular: $2500
Early Bird: $2300
Queen Bed, Shared Room 3 People
Single Bed in a shared room with a shared bathroom (2 rooms per bathroom). You will be assigned a yogi as your roommate or if you have a friend who is signing up you can contact theyogimatt at gmail.com after signing up and we will get you in the same room.
3 Month Payment Plan
Regular: $933.33/Month
Early Bird: $834/month
Pay in Full
Regular: $2900
Early Bird: $2700
Information
Amenities
Free WiFi
Direct Beach Front
Walk directly out on to the beach from your room.
Pool
Check-in & Checkout
Arrival after 10a, Check in by 3p at Blue Osa on May 9th. Check out on Mayl 16 is at 10a. Shuttle is complimentary to and from Puerto Jimenez/Blue Osa.
Spa Days and Massages
$50 Credit to be used toward and Spa Treatment or massage. Booking your treatment will be done directly with the hotel.
Cancellation Policy
This retreat is non-refundable for any reason unless canceled by the instructor due to covid restrictions or otherwise. If you are not able to attend for any reason we will do our best to help you find a replacement retreat goer, however this is not our responsibility it is yours. In the event that we (Theyogimatt LLC) are able to find someone to take your place you will receive a refund minus a transaction and administrative fee of $500.
Alternative A: If you find a suitable replacement you will collect the total amount or agreed upon amount directly from your replacement. You agree to notify Theyogimatt LLC ahead of time.
Alternative B: You will receive store credit toward any online trainings of your choice minus an $1000 fee to partially cover retreat expenses incurred by Theyogimatt LLC.
Please take precautions leading up to the trip, if you cannot attend for any reason including due to covid you will be responsible for the full payment of your spot unless you find a replacement as mentioned above.
Plan Your trip
Transportation Information
Information
AIRPORT
International flight arrive at SJO in San Jose Costa Rice. For the local short flight from SJO to Puerto Jiminez you will receive a suggested booking link from Blue Osa – Booking through them will insure that if your flights are delayed or canceled that they will handle all issues directly with the airline on your behalf.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE WAIT FOR CONFIRMATION before booking flights. You will receive the go ahead email with this link, when it is time to book your flight. It is always recommended to book with travel insurance.
COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE
This retreat includes a complimentary shuttle to and from Blue Osa/Puerto Jimenez Airport. Booking your flight directly with their link will ensure that your shuttle times are planned accordingly. Should you book outside of their provided link, you will be required to notify them ahead of time to schedule your pickup.
IMPORTANT: Arriving early or leaving late? The complimentary shuttle is only available on the scheduled arrival and departure days of this retreat. Should you like to arrive early or later, there is an additional fee of $45 each way or you may book a private taxi on your own.
Vaccination & Quarantine
Be sure to follow all protocols according to your country and Costa Rica’s travel restrictions. It is your responsibility to quarantine prior to the retreat to avoid contracting covid, no refunds will be given, though you can send a friend in your place.
Passport
International Flight
Prior to booking your flight please wait to receive an email from Matt notifying you that it is time to book your flight. International Flights arrive at SJO, and Domestic Flights to Puerto Jimenez depart form SJO or and neighboring airport within walking distance. You will fly to the suggested airport and take the shuttle to the Retreat Center.
Hotels
Blue Osa offers extended stays at the retreat center, to be booked directly with them.
There are affordable and nice hotels in San Jose should you arrive the day before
Cash?
Costa Rica has its own currency, Cash can be withdrawn at the SJO airport.
Retal Car
Please inquire with Blue Osa regarding suggested Rental Cars. Typically on the Osa the retreat center will book shuttle buses for group excursions, and rental cars are not required.
Reviews
Testimonials
Everything about this adventure was stupendous! to list a few highlights; bonfire and dinner on the beach ; a picturesque sunrise over the water every morning; yoga and meditation led by a warm and welcoming yogi teacher who manages to guide me to places I haven’t been before; perfect weather for any activity ; a naturalist every morning who knows exactly where to find the abundant wildlife right on the property, delectable meals , gracious hosts and I could go on and on. I am truly grateful to have shared this experience with Matt and a group of beautiful like minded yogis. Cannot wait to return!!!
I am not sure I can even put into words how AMAZING this Retreat was. If you have been on the fence about doing a retreat as I have been for the past few years, this retreat is a MUST. It was a life changing experience. Matt was an incredibly caring, inspirational, and giving host. Doing this was completely out of my comfort zone, but I left with so much growth and my heart is so full. I met new like-minded people, deepened existing friendships, truly advanced my yoga practice through Matt’s creative workshops, and grew personally through self reflection and facing fears. Adding to the Immersion Retreat was being present with the Retreat group at the community dining table, eating outstanding local foods, getting to know each other better, and reflecting on our retreat experience. This was a once in a lifetime adventure…
The iguana lodge as a retreat center is the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen. The yoga deck(s) are stunning, the pool, the plants and flowers, monkeys all over the place. The staff was incredibly welcoming and happy and helpful, they spoke good English so it was easy to communicate. The food was amazing; I felt spoiled from start to finish. Can’t say enough good things about the whole experience; I’d go back year after year.
Matt’s vast knowledge and passion for anatomy and understanding the body’s ability and potentiality to flex, bend, strengthen and align under its optimal efficiency is really felt in his classes. He brings and holds a beautiful and spiritual space and presence for his students and his passion and reverence for being a teacher is greatly felt. His care and dedication to teaching from a very pure and anatomically inclined space encourages his students to tune inward and become more conscious, aware and curious with their own anatomy and approach to various asanas. Through being encouraged to examine what I was feeling and what did I want to feel, I gently felt old physical patterns that weren’t serving me anymore unwind and melt away. Leaving me with so much more freedom in my mind and body space. His classes will challenge, inspire and grow you and his fun and humble spirit at the helm, will provide for an all encompassing yogic adventure. I give this retreat a 10! It’s one not to be forgotten and it might just become a yearly tradition in your life like I hope for it to be in mine.
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Looking forward to seeing you in Costa Rica
Thanks for treating yourself to the practice of yoga.
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