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 let go of everyday stresses and strains and immerse yourself deeply in your inner peace.
- Feel more mobile and pain-free
Our personalised exercises help you to release tension and gain new flexibility. -
Improve your posture and gain new energy.
A 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 you the space to nurture your health with the best that nature has to offer.
Retreats
You can gain relaxation or experience adventure, strengthen your body or detoxify it. In the retreats, we take a holistic approach with four programme 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. A soothing silence prevails here. The training room and the bungalows blend harmoniously into the surrounding nature and offer you plenty 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 teaching Pilates and training Pilates instructors, complemented by my expertise in nutritional counselling and coaching, has given me the courage to launch the ‘Pandanus’ retreat project here in Costa Rica. Because we are living now – not someday..
Experience holistic wellness that unites body, mind and soul.
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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 snack in the morning and afternoon, tea and coffee, Wi-Fi and use of the communal areas. Transfers to and from the airport, Pilates, yoga, workshops and excursions are also included in the price, depending on the retreat booked.
What catering is offered?
We offer all guests a rich, varied and tasty vegan organic cuisine. Breakfast consists of a buffet with lots of fruit and other treats. Coffee, tea and fresh fruit juices are always available. Alcohol is not served.
How do I get to Pandanus?
You will be picked up by a shuttle taxi. You may have to wait for other participants at the airport.
How far is it to a town with shopping facilities?
Pandaus is idyllically situated on a high plateau and Ciudad Quesada is about 25 minutes away by car. Ciudad Quesada is a larger town with hospitals, doctors, dentists, a shopping centre, restaurants and many shops..
What facilities are in the rooms?
Cotton bed linen for all beds, pillows, blankets etc. We use organic or non-toxic soap, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner.
Hairdryers are available in each bungalow, and cosmetics 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 fridge for cooling drinks.
You don’t need to worry about the safety of your valuables thanks to the safe.
What can I use in the main house?
You are welcome to use our kitchen and also the large fridge with the labelled compartments – name of your bungalow – to store your personal food. We also always have a bowl of fruit, fruit, coffee, tea, hot and cold water and fresh fruit juices for you guests. Our drinking water in the main house is triple-filtered (EVOfilter premium with hydrogen from EVODROP). So please bring your own drinking bottle for filling. You will also find a small sales niche for this and that. The pool, whirlpool and fire pit are always at your disposal.
Is there room or laundry service?
We do not have room service and advise our guests not to eat in the bungalow. This attracts the local animals, large and small. However, we do offer a free laundry service. You can simply leave 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 the premises?
We have fibre optic cable connection. WLAN is available throughout the facility. Please bear in mind that we are in the jungle and there may be disruptions from time to time, but these are usually rectified quickly. There are no televisions or landline telephones in the bungalows.
What should I bring with me?
We recommend bringing the following items
1. natural sunscreen (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 boots or sandals
6. slippers for the common rooms
7. flip-flops and swimwear of course
8. comfortable training clothes
9. light clothing with long sleeves, we are not at the beach
10. small torch or headlamp with spare batteries. Or your mobile 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 equipment.
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 after the expiry date). A visa is not required.
Are the sockets the same as in North America, USA?
Ja, das sind sie! In jedem Bungalow gibt es eine fest eingebaute USB-Ladestation (A/B und C, Kabel selber mitbringen).
Wenn du einen Konverter oder Adapter hast, bring ihn einfach mit. Für den Notfall haben wir einen zum Ausleihen.
What is the weather like in Costa Rica at what time of year?
In principle, Costa Rica can be travelled 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. Depending on the region you visit, it can rain for hours or even a whole day during the dry season. During the rainy season, you will experience 2 – 3 hours of downright ‘tropical showers’ 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 only changing $20 – $40 at the airport to buy small items, water, snacks, etc. You can withdraw both colones and dollars from ATMs at the banks.
Why classical Pilates?
Classic Pilates training is characterised by the unique series of exercises developed by Joe Pilates. These follow a precise sequence on the mat and the reformer. Targeted repetitions make unhealthy movement patterns visible, and through control, correction and centring you find your way back to your inner balance. You gain independence and can perform the sequences independently at any time.
This training not only strengthens your deep muscles, but also strengthens your core. Your body returns to an upright posture – and this is far more than just a physical change. An upright posture has an effect 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 bring harmony back into all areas of your life. You free yourself from painful and unhealthy physical, mental and spiritual postures and rediscover your natural origins.
Experience pure joie de vivre!
“Physical fitness is the first prerequisite for happiness!”
Joe Pilates
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