Aligned Flow®: Surf & Yoga Retreat
Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
Jan 31 - Feb 7, 2026
I’d heard Christy’s retreats were wonderful and that Costa Rica was amazing. But I had no idea how it would fundamentally change me and how I look at the world, myself, and those around me. Christy has designed the most lovely balance of practice, rest, community in a setting that fosters connection yet also allows for solitude. Christy, the lovely women on this retreat, and Costa Rica began to mend some parts of me that were coming unraveled. We created a community that goes beyond a week and across countries. I’ll be forever grateful for this experience.
-Recent Retreat Guest
Join me at The Sanctuary at House of Shakti
Just five minutes from Playa Hermosa, we’ll be tucked up in the trees—peacefully removed from the bustle of town, yet close enough to feel connected.
This beautiful new retreat center, lovingly created by the same family who hosted us for years at Pranamar, strikes the perfect balance between accessibility and seclusion.
Set in Costa Rica’s breathtaking Nicoya Peninsula—one of the world’s Blue Zones and home to some of the most stunning beaches on Earth—our intimate sanctuary is designed to help you relax, and restore between surf and beach sessions!
This retreat includes 5 surf lessons (daily with one day off) with my two favorite surf instructors at the gorgeous Playa Hermosa. Each day will include Yoga to support and restore our surfing practice as well as a snorkeling and bio-luminence tour.
Included in Your Stay:
- 3 healthy, delicious and nourishing meals a day with personal Chef Russell
- 1 sunset dinner at a beach front restaurant
- 1 Massage/Body Treatment
- 5 Surf Lessons with our favorite local experts
- Daily Yoga and Meditation Practices
- Lymphatic Drainage and Breathing practices to keep our bodies recovered and ready!
- Boat, Snorkeling, and Bio-luminence (when available) tour
- Transportation to and from the beach each day and to all included excursions
- Fire Ceremony
NOT INCLUDED:
- Flights and Transportation to and from the airport
- Extra Body Treatments/Massages/Facials
- Extra taxi rides into town
- Tips for the Chef, Massage Therapists, Guides
This was my first yoga retreat and I loved every minute of it.
I was hesitant to book it because it involved booking two airlines to get there and just unknown far away. But Christy had it planned so well from the beginning to the end that from day one I felt comfortable and excited to go.
She helped with booking the airlines and gave us packing tips and answered every single question we had. All my worries were gone and I had the most wonderful experience ever so far.
I always wanted to go on the retreat with Christy and finally I did it and can’t be happier.
It was divine! Thank you Christy!
N.V.
House of Shakti Sanctuary
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A/C, fans, blackout curtains, bay window nooks, WiFi, & workspace
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Ensuite Bathrooms
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All Suites face the pool & gardens
Suites 1 - RESERVED
Suite 2 - RESERVED
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2 elegant suites with private bathroom & deck
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King bed or 2 twins
Single: $3786
Double: $3266 per person
Suites 3 - RESERVED
Suite 4 - RESERVED
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2 elegant suites with private bathroom & deck
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2 or 3 Single Beds
Double: $3266 per person
Triple: $3006 per person
Shakti House
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2 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms
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Full Kitchen and Living Room
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Expansive deck with jungle and ocean views
1 Bedroom - RESERVED
1 Bedroom - RESERVED
Bedroom 1- RESERVED
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Queen bed
- AC, fans
Single: $3786
Double: $3266 per person
Bedroom 2- RESERVED
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Queen bed
- AC, fans
Single: $3786
Double: $3266 per person
La Casita - RESERVED
- One bedroom Bungalow
- Queen Bed, AC, fans
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Living and work space
- Jungle-view deck
Single: $3786
Double: $3266 per person
Jungle Hut
AVAILABLE
- Queen Bed with fan and jungle views
- Private bathroom
- This room is for the nature-lover
- No AC
Single: $2890
Double: $2390 per person
Travel Info & FAQs
Click the button below for all of the travel info to plan your flights, to fill our the health intake form for any dietary needs or restrictions, and all of the details that will help me customize this retreat for you!
We will be helping to coordinate flights so you can travel together or arrive at similar times.
🌺 A Life-Changing Yoga Retreat with Christy 🌺
🥰 My yoga retreat in Costa Rica shifted my world in ways I never expected ✨️💖✨️ It deepened my connection with myself, reminded me of my worth, and surrounded me with strong, inspiring women—each with a story that touched my heart. 🌈 I found friendships that feel like soul connections, the kind that uplift and support in the most beautiful ways. 🧜🏽♀️
🌊✨️This journey was more than just yoga—it was a true awakening. I returned home with a renewed spirit, embracing change with an open heart.❤️🔥
🥳A huge thank you to CHRISTY! for creating such a powerful space of growth, healing, and connection. Your kindness and wisdom are a gift, and I’m beyond grateful to be part of this incredible community.🥹❤️✨️
✨ Grateful. Inspired. Transformed. ✨
Namaste 🙏🏽✨️💖✨️
Meet our Chef, Russell Taplin!
Originally from the south coast of England I am now based in Santa Teresa, a special little beach town on the tip of Costa Rica's Nicoya peninsula. My journey has led me from being a surf instructor and running a guesthouse to becoming a private chef, retreat host and believer in the power of a vegan lifestyle and plant medicine to bring about a more conscious, loving and compassionate world.
Food plays an integral part in our lives and, like good music, has the power to touch our hearts, bodies and soul in a meaningful way so why not make it a beautiful experience? I believe food should be natural and organic, nourishing on every level and that we should take a more conscious approach to how we consume and to life in general.
I love creating delicious, beautiful food full of fantastic flavor that will fully satisfy both vegans and non-vegans alike.
Russ will be preparing 3 delicious and nourishing meals for us each day. Fish, Chicken, and Eggs will be included.
Chef Russell prepared and served delicious, healthy and beautifully plated food. Not being gluten free, vegan or vegetarian I would convert if he could cook for me every day-truly!
He also provided great contacts for local activities. If you are looking for someone to chef look no further.
Our chef Russel was awesome. Everyday was a surprise and the display was so artful and tasty. There was plenty of food!
Russel was amazing.
One of his very special attributes is how he quietly overheard us talking about food or a meal and the next day it appeared.
One example is, someone mentioned avocado toast and the next morning, there it was for breakfast.
Your Retreat Host, Christy Linson
Christy Naida Linson (E-RYT 500) is a lifelong student, seeker, and sacred space holder devoted to helping others come home to themselves through movement, breath, and self-inquiry.
She began practicing yoga in 1999 while attending massage school in Maui, Hawai’i, and her deep curiosity about the mind-body connection—along with a love for beautiful places—has led her to study, teach, and lead retreats around the world. Her practice and teaching have been shaped by many extraordinary teachers, including Helena Berg, Nataraja Kallio, Maty Ezraty, and Janet Stone.
Christy is the co-owner of Prana Yoga Center in Denville, NJ (alongside her sister), and the director of the Aligned Flow® 200- and 300-hour Teacher Trainings. She is also a licensed massage therapist, certified integrative health coach, and Human Design reader—embracing her design as a multi-passionate 1/4 Sacral Manifesting Generator joyfully.
Whether she’s guiding a class, mentoring a teacher, or supporting a client 1:1, Christy brings a grounded presence, an open heart, and a contagious enthusiasm for transformation. She loves cheering people on, wandering without a plan, jotting down ideas and reflections, improvising recipes, and being a devoted aunt to her one deeply loved niece.
