Pure relaxation, more energy for a conscious lifestyle
Pilates-Retreats in Costa Rica
The time is ripe to breathe deeply and recharge your batteries for everyone who lives consciously and is looking for the best – pure transformation for your health in nature.
- Sustainable tourism in Costa Rica is our passion. Sustainable tourism in Costa Rica is more than just our passion; it is an integral part of the country’s cultural and economic identity. Through responsible excursions, we can help protect Costa Rica’s unique ecosystems while supporting the local community.
- These retreats are more than classic Pilates.
This is about the holistic connection of body, mind and soul. - Gain a better attitude to life.Experience the freedom to detach yourself from everyday stress and immerse yourself deeply in your inner peace.
- Feel more mobile and pain-free
Our individual exercises help you release tension and gain new flexibility. -
Improve your posture and gain new energy.
Better posture strengthens your self-confidence and gives you the strength to actively shape your life. -
For those who live vegan and focus on their health.
Surrounded by nature, our retreats offer the space to nourish your health with the best of nature.
Retreats
You can gain relaxation or experience adventures, strengthen the body or detoxify it. In the retreats we follow a holistic approach with four program focuses of your choice. Just let yourself be inspired.
Find the right retreat for you.
Location
The accommodation is a hidden gem, far away from the tourist crowds. There is a pleasant silence here. The training room and the bungalows fit harmoniously into the surrounding nature and offer you a lot of privacy. Thanks to the high quality standards, you will experience a feeling of safety and security that will make your stay unforgettable.
About
My extensive experience in Pilates teaching and training Pilates trainers, complemented by my expertise in nutritional advice and coaching, gave me the courage to launch the “Pandanus” retreat project here in Costa Rica. Because we live now – not someday.
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CUSTOMER FEEDBACK
Ilona’s Pilates training on the reformer and mat is the best training for muscles, joints and posture. Through these regular exercises, a healthy constitution is transferred to everyday life well into old age. Success is based on the strictly controlled exercises. Ilona sees and corrects every mistake!
Anna B. (88)
You have been accompanying me in Pilates Reformer training for several months. This helps me a lot with better posture. Your expertise is impressive. You manage to motivate and support both beginners and advanced learners alike. You can feel your enthusiasm and you create an atmosphere in which you feel comfortable and supported. I can highly recommend you.
Thank you very much, Ilona, for your excellent work.
Brigitte W.
I’ve been training with Ilona for about 15 years. She is motivating and makes the classes varied.
Even when I was injured, she always got me on the right track.
Pilates is part of my life, after every class I feel good and satisfied.Ruth L.
Pilates helped me regain confidence in my body and regain my mobility after a herniated disc operation. I have been attending Ilona’s Pilates lessons for over 10 years now, I am pain-free and feel completely fit and comfortable.
Elisabeth M.
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What is included in the price?
The price includes accommodation, two gourmet vegan organic meals per day, a morning and afternoon snack, tea and coffee, WiFi and use of common areas. Transfers to and from the airport, Pilates, yoga, workshops and excursions are also included in the price depending on the retreat booked.
What meals are offered?
We offer all guests rich, varied and tasty vegan organic cuisine. Breakfast consists of a buffet with lots of fruits and other delicacies. Coffee, tea and fresh fruit juices are always available. Alcohol is avoided.
How do I get to Pandanus?
You will be picked up by a shuttle taxi. You may have to wait a while for other participants at the airport.
How far is it to a town with shopping?
Pandaus is idyllically located on a high plateau and it takes about 25 minutes by car to Ciudad Quesada. Ciudad Quesada is a larger city with hospitals, doctors, dentists, shopping center, restaurants and many shops.
What facilities are in the rooms?
Cotton linens for all beds, pillows, blankets, etc. We use organic or non-toxic soap, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner.
Hairdryers are available in every bungalow, and cosmetic products are available on request in case something has been forgotten or run out.
For your daily needs there is a coffee and tea machine (freshly ground organic coffee from Costa Rica and tea bags) and a refrigerator for drinks to be cooled.
Thanks to Safe, you don’t have to worry about the safety of your valuables.
What can I use in the main house?
You are welcome to use our kitchen and also use the large refrigerator with the marked compartments – name of your bungalow – to store your personal food. We also always have a bowl of fruit, fruits, coffee, tea, cold and hot water, fresh fruit juice for you guests. Our drinking water in the main house is triple filtered (EVOfilter premium with hydrogen from EVODROP). Please bring your own drinking bottle to fill with. You will also find a small sales niche for this and that. The pool, hot tub and fire pit are always at your disposal.
Is there room or laundry service?
We do not have room service and we also advise our guests not to eat in the bungalow. This attracts the local animals, both large and small. However, we offer a free laundry service. You can simply drop off your laundry in a laundry bag when we wash the bed linen and towels on Wednesday or Saturday.
Is there internet, TV and telephone on site?
We have fiber optic cable connection. WiFi is available throughout the complex. Please remember that we are in the jungle and disruptions can occur from time to time, but these are usually resolved quickly. There are no televisions or landline telephones in the bungalows.
What should I bring with me?
We recommend bringing the following things with you
1. natural sun protection (also available in our small Pandnaus shop)
2. natural insect repellent (also available in our own small Pandnaus shop)
3. refillable water bottle
4. Rain jacket/small umbrella
5. Hiking shoes or sandals
6. Slippers for common areas
7. Flip-flops and bathing suits of course
8. comfortable workout clothes
9. light clothing with long sleeves, we are not at the beach
10. small flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries. Or your cell phone if you have one with you!
11. If you wish you can bring your own yoga mat, we also provide high quality mats, blocks and other supplies.
12. personal first aid kit: mosquito bite cream, probiotics, etc.
13. Toiletries and/or personal hygiene products (organic shampoo, conditioner and shower gel are available in the bungalows)
14. Passport (to enter Costa Rica you need a valid passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond the expiration date). A visa is not required.
Are the sockets the same as in North America, USA?
Yes, they are! There is a built-in USB charging station in every bungalow (A/B and C, bring your own cable).
If you have a converter or adapter, just bring it with you. We have one available to borrow in case of emergency.
What is the weather like in Costa Rica at what time of year?
In principle, Costa Rica can be visited all year round! There are only two seasons: the so-called rainy season from around May to November and the dry season from around December to April. Even during the dry season, depending on the region you are visiting, it can rain for an hour or even for a whole day. During the rainy season you will experience real “tropical downpours” for around 2 – 3 hours in the afternoon; the rest of the day is usually sunny. Heavier rainfall can be expected in October/November.
What currency do I need to bring with me and are there banks nearby?
US dollars are accepted almost everywhere in Costa Rica.
We recommend changing $20 – $40 only at the airport to buy small items, water, snacks, etc. You can withdraw both colones and dollars from ATMs at banks.
Why classical Pilates?
Classic Pilates training is characterized by the unique series of exercises that Joe Pilates has developed. These follow a precise sequence on the mat and the reformer. Through targeted repetition, unhealthy movement patterns become visible, and through control, correction and centering you find your way back to your inner balance. You gain independence and can carry out the sequences independently at any time.
This training not only strengthens your core muscles, but also strengthens your core. Your body returns to an upright posture – and this is much more than just a physical change. An upright posture has an impact on all levels. When your body language is powerful and upright, a positive change in your thought patterns often follows.
Everything is connected: body, mind and soul. With classical Pilates you can bring harmony back to all areas of life. You free yourself from painful and unhealthy physical, mental and spiritual attitudes and find your natural origins again.
Experience pure joy of life!
“Physical fitness is the first prerequisite for happiness!”
Joe Pilates
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