Sara Gallagher Bloom
Paul Charbonneau
January 9 to 16, 2027 | $2,600 USD and up
The Retreat
What to Expect
Steps from white sandy beaches, gentle waves and stunning sunsets, Nosara, Costa Rica is the setting for seven nights with Sara and Paul – a new year reset devoted to moving, breathing, resting, playing and feeling fully alive in your body.
❋ Yoga, movement, mobility, breath + moreImmerse yourself in practices designed to increase energy, resilience and strength – yoga, mobility, pilates, strength, conditioning, breath work, and restorative .
❋ Norte Yoga & Surf HotelTake in the natural beauty of this very special Blue Zone while enjoying the laid back comfort and style of a small boutique hotel.
❋ Jungle Bar + CopalEnjoy fresh, organic bowls, smoothies, and the best açaí in town, or sip on signature cocktails crafted by expert mixologists as the sun sets.
❋ Beach and ocean playTrain in and around the natural landscape, as Nosara provides the perfect setting for fun workouts in a stunning setting
pura vida
A week to feel fully alive
Pura vida is more than a Costa Rican saying. It’s a way of living – fully, simply, with an appreciation for what feels good and what makes us feel alive. For one week in Nosara, we’re making that our practice.
Sara and Paul bring two complementary ways of working with the body. We’ll move actively through strength, Pilates, mobility and workouts on the beach, alongside yoga, breathwork and practices that invite more attention, ease and restoration. Some days you’ll want to sweat. Other moments will ask you to slow down, breathe deeply and feel what’s happening inside.
And because we’re in Costa Rica, there is plenty of room for the rest of life. Swim in the ocean. Take a surf lesson. Wander into town. Read by the pool. Have a massage. Watch the sun go down. The practices give our days a rhythm, with time to enjoy where we are and let pura vida mean whatever it needs to mean for you.
Welcome to Nosara
Nosara is a big part of the retreat – and it’s a place I return to year after year. It’s my happy place, and my family’s vacation too. My kids have grown up here, visiting year after year, and over time it has become my home away from home. I’m so happy to bring you into a place I know and love this deeply.
Set on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula – one of the world’s original Blue Zones – Nosara has its own rhythm. We’ll be staying steps from the warm Pacific and the long sandy beach at Playa Guiones, with time to swim, surf, walk, explore, eat well, watch the sunset or spend an afternoon by the pool.
There’s a reason I keep coming back. Nosara makes it easy to spend your days outside, to move, to slow down, to enjoy what’s right in front of you. It feels like pura vida in practice – and a pretty extraordinary place to begin a new year.
Join us
the rhythm of our days
Each day includes two or three practices and experiences.
We’ll begin together each morning, then move into breakfast and time to enjoy Nosara before coming back together later in the day. Across the week, Paul and I will offer a wide range of ways to move and practise – from yoga, breathwork and restorative work to Pilates, strength and conditioning, mobility, beach workouts and ocean movement.
Everything is optional, and the retreat is designed to welcome a wide range of movement backgrounds. You don’t need to be advanced in yoga, Pilates or fitness to take part. Join the practices that call to you, and give yourself permission to skip one when the ocean, a massage or an afternoon by the pool is calling louder.
A day might look something like this:
morning
7:00 to 9:00 AM
Morning yoga and mobility practice
Then
Breakfast + free time
afternoon
Beach workout, ocean movement, Pilates, strength training or a special workshop
Then
Lunch + free time
Surf, swim, explore Nosara, relax by the pool, book a massage, read or rest
evening
Breath work, restorative practice, sunset gathering, community dinner, special event or another shared experience
Where we’ll stay…
Our home for the week is Norte Yoga + Surf, a small boutique hotel tucked into the tropical landscape of Nosara, just steps from Playa Guiones. With its open-air yoga shala, lush gardens, pool and Jungle Bar, it gives us everything we need for practice, meals and plenty of time to settle into the slower rhythm of the week.
Our retreat also can include accommodation at nearby Beach Heaven – private villas with kitchens, living spaces and a shared pool, just a short walk from Norte and the beach. Together, we have an intimate home base for the week, with space to practice, gather, swim, eat, rest and wander easily into everything we love about Nosara.
Whether you stay at Norte or Beach Heaven, you’ll be right in the heart of our retreat – and close enough to the ocean that a walk on the beach can become part of your everyday.
Accommodation + investment
cost is per person
shared dorm-style room
$2550 USD
A shared room with three beds available and all standard amenities – our most accessible option for joining the retreat. Enjoy high-quality linens and pillows for a restful nights sleep, hot water, air conditioning, biodegradable bath products, a small refrigerator, and a safe to keep your valuables.
shared double room
$2850 USD
Share a room at Norte with one other guest. Enjoy high-quality linens and pillows for a restful nights sleep, hot water, air conditioning, biodegradable bath products, a small refrigerator, and a safe to keep your valuables.
individual room
$3400 USD
Your own private room at Norte, with easy access to everything. Enjoy high-quality linens and pillows for a restful nights sleep, hot water, air conditioning, biodegradable bath products, a small refrigerator, and a safe to keep your valuables.
shared beach villa
$3900 USD
Stay in one of the Beach Heaven villas, with the added space and ease of a home-style setting – including a kitchen, living space and shared pool – while remaining just a short walk from Norte’s main building, Playa Guiones and eveything you need.
Reserving your place
A $750 non-refundable deposit secures your spot. Full payment is due November 1, 2026.
dorm-style room
shared room
individual room
individual room
room entrance/terrace
amenities
bathroom vanity and shower
bathroom vanity
Beach Heaven villa
Beach Heaven villa
Beach Heaven villa
Beach Heaven villa
Beach Heaven villa
Beach Heaven villa
Beach Heaven villa
Beach Heaven villa
What’s included
Seven nights of accommodation at Norte Yoga + Surf or Beach Heaven
Breakfast and lunch each day
Two to three optional practices and experiences daily – including yoga, Pilates, strength and conditioning, mobility, breathwork, restorative practice, beach workouts and ocean movement
Special workshops and experiences throughout the week
Opening gathering and welcome dinner
Closing celebration
Airfare
Airport transportation to and from Nosara
Dinners and additional meals, except where specifically included
Optional excursions and activities
Spa treatments and massages
Travel insurance
What’s not included
Meet
Sara + Paul
Paul and I come to movement from different places, and that’s part of what makes this week so much fun. Together, we’ll explore movement in its many forms – sometimes strong and energizing, sometimes precise and intentional, sometimes quiet and restorative – with a shared belief in the power of movement to help us feel more alive in our bodies and our lives.
Sara Gallagher Bloom
Sara has been teaching yoga, movement and mindful practices for more than 20 years. As the founder of Montreal yoga studio Morpho Bleu, she has spent decades teaching, mentoring teachers and holding space for practice in community – and has taught just about every style of yoga class along the way.
Today, her work draws most deeply from Katonah and Kundalini Yoga, meditation, breathwork and nervous system regulation. She has led workshops and retreats around the world, bringing movement, breath and awareness together to help people feel more grounded, connected and at home in their bodies.
Paul Charbonneau
Paul believes that movement is integral to living a fulfilling and happy life – and brings that spirit into every class he teaches. A celebrated dancer with an extensive professional career, including touring with Ariana Grande, Paul brings creativity, energy and a deep knowledge of the body to his work with strength, Pilates, mobility, functional fitness and movement.
His classes are dynamic and playful, with an approach that invites you to build strength, explore what your body can do and enjoy moving while you’re doing it.
Arrival
Saturday, January 9, 2027
We recommend flying into Liberia International Airport (LIR). We’ll coordinate transportation from the airport to Nosara for anyone who would like to travel together – the cost of airport transportation is not included in your retreat fee.
Once you arrive, settle into your room, get your bearings and join us for our opening gathering and welcome to Nosara.
Closing celebration
Friday, January 15, 2027
We’ll gather for one final evening together to celebrate the week.
Departure
Saturday, January 16, 2027
Practical details
Travel insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance, including trip cancellation coverage. Retreat planning requires significant financial commitments well in advance, so please review the cancellation policy before booking.
Cancellation policy
A $750 non-refundable deposit secures your place.
Before September 1, 2026
Payments beyond the deposit are fully refundable.
September 1 to November 1, 2026
50% of payments beyond the deposit are refundable.
After November 1, 2026
No refunds will be issued.
If we’re able to fill your space from the waitlist, we’ll make every effort to provide a refund, less a $250 administrative fee.
Questions before you book?
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No. This retreat is designed for a wide range of movement backgrounds, and you don’t need to be advanced in yoga, Pilates or fitness to participate. Come willing to move, explore and work with your own body where it is.
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No – everything is optional. We’ll offer two to three practices and experiences most days, and you’re welcome to choose what feels right for you. This is your vacation too.
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Breakfast and lunch are included each day, along with our welcome dinner. Other dinners and additional meals are at your own expense, giving you the opportunity to explore some of Nosara’s restaurants during the week.
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Fly into Liberia International Airport (LIR). We’ll help coordinate transportation from the airport to Nosara, with the cost shared by guests using the service.
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A $750 non-refundable deposit secures your place, with full payment due November 1, 2026. We strongly recommend travel insurance that includes trip cancellation coverage.
Begin 2027 in Nosara – moving, breathing, resting and feeling fully alive.
Register now
Registration is by email and e-transfer – send a message and Sara or Paul will respond with more details asap!