Costa Rica Retreat—July 2023

A look back at our Costa Rica retreat — sun, sweat, paint, and pure joy. Thank you to everyone who joined us in movement and art under the jungle canopy.

Sun setting over the ocean with waves and a few people surfing or swimming in the water, sky showing warm colors of sunset.
A girl with long blonde hair in a floral dress sitting on a wooden swing hanging from a tree, overlooking a lush green valley with mountains in the distance during the daytime.
Wooden signpost with two arrows, pointing towards Pilates Nosara and Yoga Shalas, surrounded by green trees and bushes
Sunset over the ocean with orange and pink clouds in the sky.
People gathered on the beach at sunset, some taking photos, others walking or standing, with the ocean and a glowing sunset sky in the background.
A woman carrying a surfboard walking along a beach during sunset with waves in the background.
Resort pool with orange lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush tropical trees and plants, with a sign indicating the pool is for guests only.
A person carrying a surfboard walks on the beach near the ocean with other people in the background.
Five women sitting on beach towels on sand, with greenery and trees in the background, evening sky with a slight pink hue.
A beach scene with a large lizard in the foreground, panning back to the ocean with a person walking, and other people swimming and surfing in the water. In the background, there are rocky hills.
Four women lounging on orange poolside chairs by a swimming pool, with one under an orange umbrella and others in bright summer outfits, surrounded by lush greenery.
Person practicing yoga in a savasana pose on a wooden floor near a large window with lush green foliage outside.
Group of people participating in a yoga class in a bright room with large windows and a view of trees and the ocean.
Women in a fitness studio with wooden floors, large windows, and ceiling fans, doing Pilates or barre exercises with some using reformer machines and others standing nearby.
A fitness class in a rustic wood-paneled studio with large windows, featuring a group of people lying on reformer pilates machines as an instructor leads the session.
Two women sitting cross-legged on yoga mats, smiling, in a room with wooden floors and large windows showing lush greenery outside, with towels on folded blankets in front of them.
A woman wearing glasses, a pink tank top, and patterned shorts exercises with a barbell in a gym, using a seated shoulder press machine. Others are working out in the background, and a woman is taking a mirror selfie.
Group of women flexing muscles and smiling at the mirror in a gym, with gym equipment including treadmills and weight racks visible in the background.
A woman lifting dumbbells in a gym, taking a photo of herself and friends in the mirror, with other women also exercising. The gym has wooden ceilings and large windows.
Interior of a gym with wooden ceiling and flooring, featuring gym equipment and people exercising, including a woman smiling and stretching with resistance bands.
Two women in workout clothes standing together inside a wooden-floored fitness studio with large windows, Pilates equipment, and exercise balls overhead.
A woman is lifting dumbbells while lying on a bench in a gym, facing a mirror. The gym has wooden ceiling beams, exercise equipment, and other people working out in the background.
Older woman smiling and exercising on a machine in a gym with wooden ceiling and floor, other gym equipment in the background.
Older woman with short black hair and glasses sitting on exercise equipment in a wooden-paneled room, smiling at the camera.
A man with glasses and a beard standing outside a Pilates studio in Costa Rica, smiling and wearing a black Pilates Art Studio t-shirt, gray shorts, flip-flops, and a cap. The studio has a glass door with a sign that reads 'Pilates Nosara Costa Rica'
A group of five people standing on a beach with palm trees, the ocean, and blue sky in the background, enjoying a sunny day.
Three women standing on the beach at sunset, wearing swimsuits, smiling, with the ocean and other beachgoers in the background.
Group of nine people sitting at a table on a beachside restaurant, with ocean and distant islands in the background, surrounded by trees and string lights.
A woman with glasses and shoulder-length hair sipping from a coconut with a straw in a restaurant or cafe with stone walls and a bamboo counter.
Group of people on a guided tour inside an indoor butterfly sanctuary with plants and netted enclosure.
Two women standing together on a pebbled beach, smiling, with green trees and a partly cloudy blue sky in the background. One woman is holding a hat and wearing sunglasses, and the other has long, wavy hair. There are other people in the distance, so
A group of people dining outdoors at a long wooden table, with trees and string lights overhead, in a tropical setting.
People enjoying a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery, with lounge chairs and umbrellas on the side, and a cabana-style building in the background.
A family of four standing on the beach at sunset, with the ocean and a colorful sky in the background. The man is wearing a hat, glasses, a light blue shirt, and shorts. The woman has silver hair, is wearing a black t-shirt and blue shorts. The two c
People walking and standing on a sandy beach during sunset, with colorful sky and clouds in the background.
Two women sitting at a wooden table on a porch surrounded by greenery, wearing caps with 'Pilates Nosara' logo, smiling at the camera while one holds a blue spray bottle.
A group of five women in swimsuits and summer clothing enjoying a small waterfall and pool in a natural outdoor setting.
Two people sitting on a golf cart parked on a gravel surface, with lush green trees in the background and a brick roof structure above them.
Group of people sitting around a wooden table outdoors, engaging in a meeting or workshop, with lush green foliage in the background.
An older woman painting a colorful outdoor landscape scene in a sketchbook at a wooden table with art supplies around her.
Group of six women and girls standing outdoors amongst tropical plants, holding notebooks with blue leaf designs on the covers, smiling for the camera.
A woman with glasses and a blue tank top painting detailed designs of green leaves in a notebook using watercolor paints on a wooden table. The table has two coffee cups, paint palettes, brushes, a tissue, and a white vase with a plant. The setting i