Malpais Beach

Beija Flor Hotel

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Beija Flor Resort
Mal-Pais
Costa Rica

A relatively new hotel, Beija Flor Resort has very swiftly become known for its good value and great location. Located only steps from the beach and a 15 minute walk away from the popular Mal Pais center. The hotel houses 11 rooms and 1 villa with many boasting a rather enchanting ‘open-sky’ shower.

The Rooms


Lined with cozy lighting and neutral, earthly colors, the rooms at the Beija Flor emit a uniquely chic charm.
Each room is equipped with air conditioning and a safe box.
The Deluxe rooms and Master suites harbor the attractively named ‘open-sky’ showers allowing you to star gaze while taking an evening shower.

Standard Rooms rooms are available from $70 per night and contain one double bed. These rooms are ideal for lone travelers and couples on a budget.

The Deluxe Rooms are available from $80 per night and can house up to 3 people with 1 double bed and 1 single bed. Great rooms for small families.

The Master Suite is available from $110 per night and accommodates up to 5 people with 1 king sized bed, 1 double bed and 1 single bed.
Recommended for Families or even a group of friends.

The Deluxe Garden rooms are available from $95 per night and can hold up to 3 people with 1 double bed and 1 single bed. The deluxe rooms are very spacious and feature front and back patios with hammocks and chairs.

The Master Villa is available from $160 per night and accommodates up to 3 people in 2 separate bedrooms, 1 containing a double bed and the other containing a single bed. The Master Villa is ideal for those who value privacy or those who have a passion for cooking, as the villa features its own fully equipped kitchen.

Activities:

Surfing
Staying at the Beija Flor Resort puts you in perfect connectivity to Costa Rica’s desirable surf locations, Santa Teresa and Mal-Pais and the hotel offers to organize classes and board rentals for those who have not yet mastered the art.

Yoga
For those seeking a more tranquil and therapeutic spell, Beija Flor Resort offers a number of yoga classes, for practitioners of any experience level.
The classes are based upon forms of Iyengar, Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow.

Aerial Silk Dance Classes
Teacher Francesca offers aerial silk dance/acrobatics classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9am. Try this amazingly fun class… a combination of yoga, dance, and trapeze.

Spa
Beija Flor presents a very complete spa service available to those who desire it.
The services include:
-Healing Therapies
-Massage Therapies
-Spa Therapies
-Esthetics

Other
Horseback riding is also available upon request.

Restaurant
The pleasant open air restaurant serves a daily changing menu of French-Asian cuisine made from fresh fish and the produce of local farmers.

Pranamar – Rainbow Family Yoga Retreat

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Rainbow Family Yoga + Surf Rejuvenation Retreat
with Saul David Raye
and special guests Marianela Ortiz and Juampa Barahona

Start Time: Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 10:30pm
End Time: Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 1:30am
Location: Pranamar Villas & Yoga Retreat
Price: $500 for locals, which includes all the yoga activities.

A week of Sacred Gathering, Yoga, Healing, Ecstatic Music, Kirtan, Meditation, Heart Wisdom Teachings, Ceremonies, Dance, Relaxation, Beach Time and SURFING !

Join Saul and special guests for this summer healing retreat in the peaceful paradise of Costa Rica. Saul’s retreats and workshops create a powerful space where healing, transformation and celebration arise naturally. Coming together in community with deep intention, on sacred land, creates powerful healing energies for ourselves and for mother earth. In the journey of life, we all need time and space to heal and re-connect to our being and re-kindle our inner fire. This retreat will allow the time, space and support to reconnect your body, mind + spirit. It is a sacred time to explore living more deeply from your heart and spirit in connection to all of life.

Retreat Includes:
* Daily Mind Blowing / Heart Opening Atma Yoga classes
* Afternoon Moon Practice ~ restoratives, yin, pranayama, meditation
* Daily Meditation
* Daily chanting, singing, dancing and laughing
* Ananda Kirtan ~ Ecstatic Chanting
* Ananda Ritam ~ Yoga Dance Experience
* Sacred Healing Ceremony ~ 108 Gayatri Mantras
* Beach Time ~ swimming and surfing !
* Vegetarian breakfasts
* Healing Council Circles
* Time to relax, unwind, find your natural rhythm AND ENJOY !
* Massage & Healing work, available at extra charge
* Surfing lessons, available at extra charge

All ages welcome for this gathering.



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