IMPROV AND YOGA RETREAT: Nosara, COSTA RICA (January 18-23, 2027)
About the Retreat:
Enjoy the serenity of one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, with morning yoga and stunning sunsets, alongside a bunch of improvisers, embracing laughter and play. This retreat is a perfect blend of the sublime and ridiculous!
Co-hosted by Elana Fishbein and Emily Shapiro, this retreat includes improv classes with Elana, yoga with Emily, daily breakfasts, 2 group dinners prepared by a private chef, and shuttles to/from the Liberia airport if flying in/out on retreat days.
This year’s retreat will be held at Ride On Hotel, only a 2 minute jungle walk to gorgeous Playa Guiones.
Besides the included activities, you’ll have plenty of time for beach walks and swims, lounging by the pool, taking surf lessons, exploring the town, zip-lining, horseback riding on the beach… or you can just CHILL, however you like to vacation.
Spots are limited to 12-16 participants (will depend on room bookings).
Cost (Early Bird Rate available until July 31):
Shared Twin Room (2 people/2 Twin Beds, shared bathroom between twin rooms)
$1750 - Early Bird Rate (per person) | $1850 - Regular Rate (per person)
Shared King Room (2 people/1 King Bed)
$1850 - Early Bird Rate (per person) | $1950 - Regular Rate (per person)
Shared Queen Room (2 people/2 Queen Beds)
$2000 - Early Bird Rate (per person) | $2100 - Regular Rate (per person)
Solo King Room (1 person/1 King Bed)
$2800 - Early Bird Rate (per person) | $2900 - Regular Rate (per person)
Not included in these rates: Flights, lunches, dinners out, and any additional activities.
Flights/Airport Shuttle Info:
Guests will fly into Liberia Airport. Flights must arrive before 2pm on January 18 in order to meet the group shuttle to Nosara. Flights must depart after 12pm on January 23 in order to take the group shuttle to the airport. For folks arriving/departing with this itinerary, the cost of the shuttle ride is included in your retreat payment.
A number of folks choose to arrive a few days before and/or leave a few days after the retreat. This is totally fine, but you’ll have to book/cover your own housing and airport shuttle for those days. We can help you with booking suggestions.
Costs for flights are not included.
Potential Itinerary:
Monday, January 18 - Guests Arrive, Evening Group Dinner and Bonding
Tuesday, January 19 - Morning Yoga, Breakfast, Afternoon Improv, Evening Dinner
Wednesday, January 20 - Breakfast, Morning Activity, Afternoon Improv, Evening Dinner
Thursday, January 21 - Morning Yoga, Breakfast, Afternoon Improv, Evening Dinner
Friday, January 22 - Breakfast, Morning Activity, Afternoon Improv/Show Prep, Evening Improv Show for the Nosara community, Evening Dinner
Saturday, January 23 - Breakfast, Shuttle to Airport
About Your Hosts:
Elana Fishbein is a performer and instructor at the Magnet Theater in New York City. She has designed curricula and facilitated improv workshops for corporations, non-profits, and educational institutions around the world. This will be her eighth time co-hosting the Improv and Yoga retreat! For more info visit: www.elanafishbein.com
Emily Shapiro is a Costa Rica and NYC based yoga teacher (New Love City/Tangerine Hot Power Yoga) and former improviser (Magnet Theater). She’s hosted over 70 retreats in Nosara and dozens more around the world. For more info visit: www.emilyshapiroyoga.com
Registration and Payment:
If you’re interested in joining, please fill out the form below. We will follow up about registration and payment. Securing your spot will require a non-refundable deposit of $500. Full payments are due by October 15, 2026.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at emily.m.shapiro@gmail.com and elana.fishbein@gmail.com