Join us for a transformative journey in the Costa Rican rainforest while we explore
The Four Elements; Earth Air Fire & Water in the stunning nature around us and within ourselves.
A Transformative Wellness Retreat Awaits You
Join us for a deeply rejuvenating journey where you'll experience:
Daily Yoga & Movement Practices: Ground yourself through heart-centered yoga, intentional movement, and mindful practices that support your body’s natural flow.
Heart-Centered Mindfulness Practices: Cultivate awareness, presence, and connection through transformative mindfulness techniques that nurture your inner peace.
Wellness Workshops & Holistic Health Wisdom: Immerse yourself in expert-led workshops that empower you with practical knowledge to enhance your nutrition, movement, and overall well-being.
Deep Nature Immersion & Adventure: Reconnect with the earth on guided excursions along the breathtaking Pacuares River, where nature's tranquility will restore and inspire you. White Water Rafting. Tubing. Zip Lining. Hiking. You will be embraced by the energy of the Costa Rican forest. You will connect to Mother Natures frequency and give your nervous system a space to relax
Nourishing Food & Herbal Tonics: Savor fresh, organic meals and healing herbal tonics designed to fuel and cleanse your body from the inside out.
Special Surprises: Enjoy unexpected moments of joy, wonder, and connection, carefully designed to enhance your experience…along with a few thoughtfully curated gifts from your guides!
Your guides have intentionally curated this retreat to offer profound nourishment, not just for your body, but for your spirit and soul. The goal is to cultivate a deeper connection with yourself, with others, and with the awe-inspiring natural world around you.
Bring your sense of adventure and an open heart to this unique offering, where you’ll step away from the everyday to rediscover your inner sanctuary.
Where We’ll Go:
Rios Eco-lodge is a PACUARE PARADISE: YOUR RAINFOREST RETREAT AWAITS
Our jungle resort, nestled on the banks of the Pacuare River, is the perfect escape from your everyday modern routine. Here you are surrounded by the beauty and splendor of Costa Rica’s tropical rainforest, all while enjoying comfortable rooms overlooking the river, private baths, in-room electricity, lighted walkways at night, and sumptuous tropical meals and beverages, including our signature Sangria and robust Costa Rican coffee. Sustainably built using reclaimed wood and totally off the grid with hydroelectric power, our ecolodge is an award-winning model of positive ecotourism. rioslodge.com
What You’ll Take Home:
This retreat isn’t just about the experience—it’s about what you bring back with you. You’ll return home with:
Practical tools to elevate your wellness practices, from mindful movement to nutritious eating.
A renewed sense of gratitude, peace, and love, ready to share with loved ones and pour into your passions.
Unforgettable memories and lasting connections that will continue to support you long after the retreat ends.
Are you ready to refill your cup, embrace the transformative power of nature, and walk away with a heart full of love? Join us on this soulful journey.
About Your Guides:
Anabel Miranda
Anabel is a Civil and Environmental Engineer turned Yoga Teacher and Retreat leader with nearly a decade of experience hosting transformative Retreats and Yoga Teacher Trainings. Rooted in her Panamanian heritage, which blends Ngobe Indigenous and Chinese traditions, her teachings honor the sacred connection to Mother Earth.
Drawing from over 25 years of yoga and meditation practice, Anabel offers a unique fusion of Tai Chi and Yoga, inspired by her studies with world-renowned teachers like Sri Dharma Mittra, the Jivani School of Yoga, and Mark Whitwell. Her holistic approach integrates ancient wisdom, movement, and breathwork to cultivate inner harmony and connection to the natural world.
Through her Retreats and Trainings, Anabel creates spaces of profound healing, growth, and joy, guiding others to reconnect with their essence and the vibrant energy of life.
@anabelyogarevolution
yogarevolutionacademy@gmail.com
Buffie Diaz MA, E-RYT 500
CEO and Creator of Elements Wellness. She is a dedicated student and teacher of yoga and spirituality. After completing her Master's degree in School Counseling in 2016, she began training with yogis around the world, exploring a wide variety of lineages and methods. A globe-trotting mother of four, she has deeply benefited from the spiritual, mental, energetic and physical aspects of a modern yogic lifestyle and enjoys incorporating all of those aspects into her training and retreats. Buffie considers herself a life-long student who will always be playing and exploring.
When Buffie is not hosting a transformational training or retreat, she enjoys practicing yoga, meditating, writing, hiking, traveling, cooking, creating art, dancing, educating her children, and spending time outdoors with her family. Her home base is the west coast of Costa Rica. A few of her passions include empowering others to find healing, social justice, human rights, and taking care of our planet.
“May my soul bloom with love for all existence.”
@elementswellnessretreats
elementswellnessretreats@gmail.com
Erika Siegel ND LAc
Dr. Erika Siegel is a naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, educator, and mom: by nature, a juggler of life’s abundance. She’s been practicing functional, integrative medicine for nearly 20 years, offering whole-bodied health care and inspiration to thrive. Her comprehensive book-set, The Nourish Me Kitchen, was diligently created over 15 years while she studied what her patients most needed to learn. After earning a BA in psychology at Tulane University, Dr. Siegel pursued her doctoral studies in both Western and Eastern Medicine earning her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and masters in Oriental Medicine. Dr. Siegel considers herself a life-long learner; continuously incorporating knowledge and therapies from around the globe -- from ancient practices to modern conventional medicine. She has learned that the most-simple practices, like foundational self-care, are perhaps the most profound.
@dr.erikasiegel
drsiegel@nourishme.com
What’s Included:
Cozy Accommodations at Rios Lodge
White Water Rafting (twice!) on class II-IV rapids
Three Delicious, Nourishing Meals + Snacks Each Day
Zip Lining
Guided Night Hike
Guided Waterfall and River Hike
Hotel in San Jose (first and last night) (double occupancy)
Ground Transportation
Welcome Gifts
Cacao Ceremony
Water Blessing Ceremony
Nutrition and Wellness Workshops
Daily Yoga
Daily Mindfulness and Meditation Practices
Use of Yoga Shala (all props included), Vista Deck, Hammock Lounge, Natural Pool, River Tubes, Lending Library, WIFI, and more.
What’s Not Included:
Airfare
Mandatory Travel Insurance
Customary Tips for staff (Chauffeurs, Lodge Staff, River Guides, etc)
Extra snacks, alcoholic beverages, etc.
EARLY BIRD $2,250
AFTER FEB 1 $2,500
Shared Luxury Eco-dorm
Total of 4 brand-new bunk style beds.
Personal cabinet for storage.
Shared luxury bathrooms (male and female separate)
EARLY BIRD $2,750
AFTER FEB 1 $2,950
Luxury Shared double room.
Private bath.
EARLY BIRD $3,250
AFTER FEB 1 $3,450
Luxury Single room.
Private bath.
A Journey of Connection:
This retreat is more than just a vacation—it’s an opportunity to reconnect with your true self, with the natural world, and with a community of like-minded individuals who are on their own paths of healing and growth. You will be surrounded by an intimate group of kindred spirits, each bringing their unique gifts and energy to the experience. Together, we will create a sacred space of love, support, and transformation.
Through shared experiences, group reflections, and individual practices, you’ll forge deep, lasting connections that extend far beyond the retreat. Whether you come alone or with a friend or partner, you’ll leave with a renewed sense of belonging and community.
Are You Ready to Embrace the Adventure?
This is more than a retreat; it’s an invitation to slow down, nourish your body, and reconnect with the earth in a way that will rejuvenate every part of you. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, adventure, or personal growth, this retreat offers the perfect balance of rest and rejuvenation.
Bring your curiosity, your open heart, and your sense of adventure. Join us in this sacred space, where together, we will experience the magic of nature, deepen our mindfulness, and create lifelong memories.
You deserve this time of self-care and renewal. Come refill your cup, awaken your soul, and leave feeling more connected, grounded, and empowered than ever before.