For Women who Love to Play in a Sacred Way
This Transformational Wellness Retreat is designed for women ready to awaken their inner fire, embrace their authentic selves, and cultivate a life brimming with joy and purpose. Step into a new cycle of creativity, passion, and presence.
If you’re feeling called to re-energize your spirit and live more vibrantly, Encanta La Vida offers the perfect sanctuary to spark change and foster growth. Dedicate yourself to living and leading with Joy surrounded by soul-sisters on diverse yet similar paths.
Imagine this...
You've just landed in Costa Rica. You're surrounded by lush, tropical greenery, breathing in the fresh tropical air, feeling a sense of peace washing over you.
You've embarked on a journey of self-discovery and rejuvenation. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or a complete novice, you feel supported every step of the way. You know you made a wise choice for yourself.
Welcome to ALEGRIA at Encanta La Vida Jungle Beach Lodge where the serene embrace of nature meets the rejuvenating power of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Breath.
ALEGRIA means JOY. Chosen not just as a word, but a a state of being. It's more than just feeling good — it's a deep inner sense of contentment, exuding positivity and warmth for all to feel. When you live in joy, you can lead with joy....as a sister, mother, grandmother, teacher, mentor, and friend. Choose Joy.
Tell me, is this you?
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You have an adventurous spirit seeking both inner exploration and outdoor adventure.
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You feel a longing for sacred ritual and more meaning on a spiritual level.
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You're ready to reignite your life and embrace the next chapter with wild enthusiasm.
Let the Adventure begin...
If you answered YES to the above, then this intentional eco-adventure was designed especially with YOU…
…You’re going to love embracing your bliss in Costa Rica.
It’s 7 days of adventure, relaxation, rejuvenation, personal reflection, inspiration, and a whole lot of PLAYFULNESS – something we ALL deserve and need on a regular basis!d
Combine the practices of Yoga, Dance, Music, Meditation, and the Breath of Bliss to nurture your soul and expand your Divine spirit.
The raw beauty of nature filled with an abundance of exotic wildlife awaits. Join us on this magical journey in one of Earth's most diverse ecosystems, allowing you to fully embrace your joy.
Awaken Your Passion
Through mindful practices and dynamic group activities, you discover what lights you up. You allow yourself to explore new interests, uncover dormant desires, and reconnect with activities that bring you joy.
The spark of enthusiasm within is ignited as you give yourself permission to live fully engaged and unapologetically passionate.
Soothe Your Soul
You peacefully awaken each morning to the sweet sounds of the jungle and you know it's another beautiful day in paradise - the stunning beaches, the chattering monkeys, and the lush jungle are mesmerizing.
You walk the path to the open-air Yoga Shala and take in the amazing ocean view. It's time to journey inward with rich, empowering practices of yoga and meditation. You'll greet each morning sensing a lightness in your body, clarity of mind, and rejuvenated spirit.
Immerse in Nature
Here, amidst the lush splendor of this protected land, you awaken to the call of howler monkeys and crashing waves with soft, gentle air upon your skin.
You're amazed by the incredible variety of animals including monkeys, toucans, macaws, cotamundi, aguiti and sloths that venture near your cabin and literally hang around the yoga classes.
Costa Rica is world-renowned for its abundant and diverse exotic wildlife with over 500,000 species of wild animals.
Activate Adventure
Throughout your eco-adventure you surprise yourself as our expert instructors have you surfing the waves with grace and ease. Your spirit soars as dolphins guide your boat through the gulf waters. You find yourself bathing under a pristine waterfall, and awaken your inner monkey as you zipline through the jungle canopy.
Ecstatic joy is is fully awakened!
Release into Ease
You feel blissfully satisfied lounging by the pool or joyfully swinging in your hammock after your delicious spa treatment. You choose exactly how to enjoy yourself to the fullest.
You're soaking in the luxurious free time between transformational sessions of yoga, meditation, music and magic.
Feed Yourself Well
You treat your palate to three delicious daily meals made with fresh local ingredients enjoyed in our open-air dining room.
You're catered to by a creatively talented chef and attentive wait staff that know you by name and your dietary needs. Encanta la Vida strives to assure that all guests enjoy their culinary experience.
Embrace Sacred Ritual
Together we explore, express, and celebrate the art of ritual. In essence, a ritual is about bringing sacredness into each day, evoking something greater than yourself. You feel greater potency, and joy by embracing simple daily practices that enhance your outlook, bring you peace, and touch your true nature.
As you discover what supports your way of being, a personal ritual unfolds with which to continue nourishing your spirit long after you return home.
Return to a more wild and authentic way of being.
Feel your soul noursished by thought-provoking conversations, reflective journaling, storytelling, sacred rituals and altar crafting, plus windows of time for deep silence and solitude,
Restore your relationship with nature in the life that surrounds you and all that lies within you.
Relax into a safe and supportive circle of kindred spirits ready to redefine and refine how you show up in the world.
ALEGRIA is your opportunity to engage in a multi-sensory adventure offering both friendship and personal time for inner reflection.
Let go of your daily news feed, lose the constant noise, and slip into the wonders of self-transformation, the gifts of nature, and tending to your Soul.
Consider sharing this with your mother, daughter, niece, sister or bestie. A transformational adventure with family and friends strengthens the ties that bind.
Live and Lead with Joy!
January 25 - 31, 2025
I'M READY TO REJOICE!
This retreat is for you if...
- you yearn for an awe-inspiring, soul-stirring, heart-opening, life-enriching adventure
- you're ready to unleash your joyful spirit
- you crave time to recharge and nurture your creativity
- you want to re-energize and deeply relax with the practices of yoga, meditation and breath.
- you wish to infuse your mind with clarity and positive messaging
- you long for meaningful, radiant, tropical beauty
This retreat is NOT for you if....
- humidity is not your comfort zone
- wildlife sounds and exotic bugs freak you out
- you prefer soft pampering over wild adventures (though pampering will happen!)
Hola! I'm Nancy Sophia Ruby
As an innovative educator, self-proclaimed joyologist, and insatiable lover of life, I am dedicated to helping you unleash your fullest aliveness potential.
For the past 40 years, I've been studying, practicing and teaching the benefits of living a Full Spectrum Life. This translates as living well in all layers of your being – body, mind, emotions, soul, and spirit.
Through the wisdom offerings of Yoga, Ayurveda and Breath of Bliss, I help people of all ages to lead vibrant, easeful, soulful lives today.
I am passionate about sharing this journey with women that want to embrace the skills and means for empowered aging. That means living every decade with passion and grace.
Having hosted numerous Costa Rica Adventures between 2002 - 2024, I'm is delighted to be welcoming you to the enchanting wonderland of the Osa Peninsula.
Gift yourself this enriching journey, where you'll celebrate the beauty and depth of your soul while basking in the warm embrace of friendship, guidance, and balmy breezes.
"Sophia exemplifies years of practiice and teaching. Her wisdom flows through effortlessly as she helps each student exactly where they are, supporting them with grace and ease. She is the embodiment of Yoga."
~ Yoga Retreat Participant 2024
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Let's Make this PossibleSample Daily Flow
6:00 am Awaken to the sounds of howler monkeys and birdcalls. Scamper down the jungle path for some tea, coffee, superfoods and tropical fruits.
7:00 am Head to the Shala (studio) for Yoga Asana and Medtation overlooking the crystal blue ocean
9:00 am Partake in a nutritious, delicious breakfast
10:00 am Enjoy free time for Adventures - surf, hike, kayak, lounge
1:00 pm Return for a delectable, delightful lunch
2:00 pm Indulge yourself with more Adventure or a Soothing Massage
4:00 pm Afternoon Practice and Sacred Ritual offering Movement, Sound, Breath and Heart-Opening Exchanges
6:30 Relax and converse over an elegant dinner recounting the blessings of the day
9:00 Early to bed. Early to rise.
