Description
Join Master Viola Brumbaugh for a one-week Tai Chi and Qigong Immersion Retreat at the Pura Vida Retreat and Spa, Costa Rica’s spectacular mountain paradise, at 5200 feet, 20 minutes from the San Jose Airport. Enjoy seven days of exploration through the practices, recreation, relaxation, and adventure. Located above Costa Rica’s Central Valley, daytime temperatures at Pura Vida Retreat Center average 73F with mild night temperatures.
This beautiful estate surrounded by coffee plantations and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valley below. The resort is known for its delightful, healthy, gourmet meals, outstanding accommodations, extraordinarily gifted Healing Arts Spa Therapists, and impressive team of staff members. Onsite massage and body therapy are also available, as well as optional tours*, including:
• White-water rafting on one of the most beautiful rivers in the world;
• Canopy adventure, flying in harness through the treetops;
• Visiting waterfall gardens, or hot springs and volcanic features
• Hikes into the rain forest — and more.
*Optional tours, Massage, Watsu & Spa treatments charged separately
Our time together includes Sunrise Qigong and meditation, Morning Tai Chi Fundamentals and Form, Optional afternoon student practice, Free time in the afternoons to enjoy the pool, take a treatment or just relax, and Nighttime Qigong sessions.
Tai Chi players of all levels of experience are welcome, and sessions will be designed to meet the needs of each practitioner at their own level of comfort. So whether you are an experienced practitioner or brand new to Tai Chi and Qigong, you will find both the opportunity to safely challenge yourself safely, and to experience deep relaxation and rejuvenation! This deposit guarantees your spot, balance due by Oct. 1, 2026
PLEASE NOTE that ALL A-Frames are booked. There is one Double Occupancy space available. Please contact Viola to discuss this option or choose a Vista or Tentalow.
