Prime Lifers Retreat in Costa Rica
February 3–8, 2027
Hotel Naya, Playa Pelada, Nosara, Costa Rica
With Rasa & Karuna
A curated 5-night retreat for 50+ prime lifers ready to align body, mind and spirit and step boldly into the most fulfilling chapter of their lives.
A curated 5-night retreat for 50+ prime lifers ready to align body, mind and spirit and step boldly into the most fulfilling chapter of their lives.
Joy of the Four Directions is a wellness and transformation retreat in Nosara, Costa Rica, designed specifically for men and women in their Second Act. Over five nights at the magical Playa Pelada, we invite you into a journey through the four directions, a sacred map that has guided humans toward alignment for thousands of years.
What Awaits You at The Retreat
Ceremonies
Sweat lodge, ecstatic dance, music listening meditation, plant medicines. heart-opening and consciousness-expanding
Healing Sounds
Health & Glow
Nourishing natural food, sauna and cold plunge, because when our body feels alive, everything shifts.
Movement
Connections
Meet Rasa & Karuna
For twenty years we have walked this path together, two seekers who met on a purposeful travel and never looked back. We have lived in many places, studied with masters across traditions, raised a daughter we are immensely proud of, and dedicated our lives to emotional healing and spiritual evolution. Now, with our nest beautifully empty and our hearts full of hard-earned wisdom, we bring everything we have learned to Joy of the Four Directions, a retreat born from a lifetime of living, exploring and transforming.
Rasa
Master Flutist & Sound Healer
Rasa’s relationship with sound began at age 13 when he moved with his father to India and discovered the flute — a fifty-year love story that has taken him across the world. A master musician and sound healer, he has played for healing workshops and community gatherings in Osho communities worldwide, recorded multiple albums, led sound meditations in health farms in Israel, and participated in celebrated ecstatic prayer and dance projects including Orot and the Girija Project. Today from his own studio in Nosara, he composes original music — weaving groove box, keyboard, loopers and live flute into immersive soundscapes — including the four original compositions at the heart of this retreat. He is also a beloved presence in the ecstatic dance community of Nosara, where he regularly holds sound baths.
Karuna
Healer, Facilitator & Storyteller
Karuna’s path has been as rich and varied as the places she has called home. A trained Chinese medicine doctor, she practiced in Pachamama Costa Rica and New York City before discovering the transformative world of raw vegan body detox, leading cleansing retreats across Costa Rica and Ann Wigmore institutes around the world. Living in a Waldorf community, she developed original programs for communal sweat lodge and detox practices that she led with dedication for eight years. She has also built small factories for raw chocolate and artisan high-end tofu — because nourishment, in all its forms, has always been her calling. A natural storyteller, Karuna is the author of the fiction novel Relocation, inspired by a lifetime of adventurous living. Where Rasa speaks through music, Karuna speaks through words — and together they create a space where people feel welcome and safe to be intimate with themselves and others.
What Do People Say About Us
"Rasa has the gift of hypnotizing magical music, that makes meditation easy.
One of the best in the world in opening the meditation gate to melt in it and let go."
Nissim Amon.
"Rasa I always feel you're playing is carrying something which is beyond you, bigger than you ... and you are blessed enough to not stand too much in the way..."
Parijat
Your Home for Five Nights
Hotel Naya, Playa Pelada
Hotel Naya, Playa Pelada
Nestled in the serene jungle of Playa Pelada, Hotel Naya is dedicated to offering guests an authentic encounter with the natural beauty that defines this magical region. Here, comfort and simplicity blend harmoniously, creating exactly the kind of space where deep rest and transformation become possible.
Your room includes an ensuite bathroom, air conditioning and fan, a private balcony and soft cotton bedding, everything you need and nothing you don’t. With only 6 rooms, our group will have an intimate and exclusive experience of this special place.
Our sessions will be held in a magnificent open-air shala nestled in the jungle, a sacred space that will become the heart of our days together. An infinity pool dissolving into the forest invites you to pause, float and simply be. A private trail leads to the northern tip of Playa Pelada, a calm, romantic stretch of Pacific coast far from the surf crowds, perfect for morning walks and quiet reflection.
Water, Water, Water
Water, Water, Water
Nourishment by Nectar
Nourishment by Nectar
Our meals are crafted by a dear friend and professional chef with years of creative experience. Nectar Catering brings fresh, imaginative plant-based menus served in a beautiful tapas style — designed not just to nourish your body but to spark conversation and connection around the table. Fish and chicken options are also available for those who prefer them.
A Special Last Night:
Dinner at La Luna
A Special Last Night:
Dinner at La Luna
On our final evening together we invite you to join us for dinner at La Luna, one of Nosara’s most beloved and magical beachfront restaurants. With a wide Mediterranean menu that welcomes all food preferences, fine wines, great cocktails and a stunning sunset over the Pacific, this is the perfect celebration of everything we have shared. Dinner at La Luna is not included in the retreat price, each guest covers their own.
Choose Your Space
12 exclusive spots. Once they are gone, they are gone.
Shared Rooms
Two participants per room, ensuite bathroom, private balcony, fan & AC
Private Room
Your own sanctuary, ensuite bathroom, private balcony, fan & AC
Local Participant
Live in Nosara? Join us without accommodation
All prices include 5 nights accommodation, all meals, all sessions and activities.
Prices do not include 13% tax.
Flights, airport transfers, massages and La Luna dinner not included.
A Little Gift From Us!
We know that getting to Nosara can feel like an adventure in itself! As a special treat, we are offering one complimentary van from Liberia Airport on February 3rd at 2:00 PM directly to Hotel Naya. Simply book your flight to arrive by 2:00 PM and we will take care of the rest, your retreat begins the moment you land.
Please let Karuna know when signing up if you would like to reserve your seat in the van.
Still have questions?
I would love to hear from you personally.
Questions & Answers
Joy of the Four Directions is designed for men and women over 50 who are ready to invest in themselves — curious, open hearted and willing to dive deep. You may be stepping into a new chapter after a life transition, craving a reset, or simply feeling that now is finally your time. If you feel the call, this retreat is for you.
Absolutely. Joy of the Four Directions is designed to welcome people at every level of experience. Whether you are new to meditation, sound healing or shamanic practices, or a seasoned seeker, our curated program meets you exactly where you are. Everything is held in a safe, supportive and nurturing space.
Many of our participants come alone and leave with lifelong friendships. With only 12 spots this is a deeply intimate gathering of like-minded people over 50, and our sharing circles and communal meals are designed specifically to create genuine connection from day one.
We work with gentle ancient plant medicine traditions in a carefully held and completely safe ceremonial context. These practices are designed to open your heart and expand your awareness softly and naturally. We will share full details with every participant personally before arrival.
All meals are prepared by our dear friend and professional chef from Nectar Catering, featuring fresh creative plant based menus served in a beautiful tapas style. Fish and chicken options are also available. If you have specific dietary restrictions or allergies, we will find the best way to accommodate you.
February is one of the most beautiful months in Nosara — dry season, warm sunny days, gentle breezes and magnificent Pacific sunsets. It is the perfect escape from the cold winter of North America and Europe, with temperatures around 28-32°C / 82-90°F.
The nearest airport is Liberia International Airport (LIR) in Costa Rica. As a special gift we are offering a complimentary van transfer from Liberia Airport on February 3rd at 2:00 PM directly to Hotel Naya. Alternatively, there are also domestic flights from San José (SJO) to the small Nosara airstrip.
Liberia International Airport (LIR) is the most convenient entry point. The drive to Playa Pelada, Nosara is approximately 2.5 hours through beautiful Costa Rican countryside.
Please reach out to Karuna directly on WhatsApp to discuss — we consider every situation with care and openness.
The retreat is held in English.
Nothing at all. Simply allow yourself to show up open and ready to receive. We have taken care of everything — all you need to do is get yourself to Nosara.
- Pack light and think tropical! Here is all you need:
- Bathing suit
- Light comfortable clothing
- Mosquito repellent
- Sandals
- Beach longhi
- Hat
Still have questions? I would love to hear from you personally.
